Architecture & Design Audiobooks | Non-Fiction

Egyptian Monuments: Pyramids Of Giza, Valley Of The Kings, Luxor Temple, Karnak Temple Complex

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice. Embark on a captivating journey through the awe-inspiring wonders of ancient Egypt with the 'Egyptian Monuments' book bundle. Immerse yourself in the mysteries, legends, and architectural marvels of the Pyramids of Giza, the Valley of the Kings, Luxor Temple, and the Karnak Temple Complex. This exclusive collection of four meticulously crafted books is your key to unlocking the secrets of Egypt's most iconic monuments. Book 1, 'Mysteries Unveiled: Exploring The Secrets Of The Pyramids Of Giza,' invites you to step into the enigmatic world of the pyramids. Delve deep into the mysteries that have perplexed scholars and explorers for centuries. Uncover the secrets concealed within these monumental structures, from the precision of their construction to the hidden chambers that hold untold treasures. Prepare to be amazed as you unravel the enigmas of the Pyramids of Giza. In Book 2, 'Echoes Of Eternity: Unraveling The Tales Of The Valley Of The Kings,' immerse yourself in the sacred realm of the pharaohs. Journey into the mystical necropolis where the rulers of ancient Egypt were laid to rest. Experience the grandeur of their tombs, adorned with exquisite artistry and steeped in spiritual significance. Book 3, 'Sacred Sanctuaries: Journeying Through Luxor Temple,' invites you to step into the realm of gods and goddesses. Explore the sacred halls of Luxor Temple, where myth and reality intertwine. Marvel at the intricate carvings, the towering statues, and the ethereal atmosphere that transports you to a bygone era. Finally, in Book 4, 'Divine Majesty: The Marvels Of The Karnak Temple Complex,' you will be transported to a sprawling complex that embodies the grandeur of ancient Egypt. Karnak Temple Complex stands as a testament to the architectural genius of the civilization. Get your copy of the 'Egyptian Monuments' book bundle today and let the magic of Egypt's ancient past come alive within your fingertips.

A.J.Kingston (Author), Digital Voice Madison G (Narrator)

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Detroit City is the Place to Be: The Afterlife of an American Metropolis

Once America’s capitalist dream town, Detroit is our country’s greatest urban failure, having fallen the longest and the farthest. But the city’s worst crisis yet (and that’s saying something) has managed to do the unthinkable: turn the end of days into a laboratory for the future. Urban planners, land speculators, neopastoral agriculturalists, and utopian environmentalists―all have been drawn to Detroit’s baroquely decaying, nothing-left-to-lose frontier. With an eye for both the darkly absurd and the radically new, Detroit-area native Mark Binelli has chronicled this convergence. Throughout the city’s “museum of neglect'―its swaths of abandoned buildings, its miles of urban prairie―he tracks both the blight and the signs of its repurposing, from the school for pregnant teenagers to a beleaguered UAW local; from metal scrappers and gun-toting vigilantes to artists reclaiming abandoned auto factories; from the organic farming on empty lots to GM’s risky wager on the Volt electric car; from firefighters forced by budget cuts to sleep in tents to the mayor’s realignment plan (the most ambitious on record) to move residents of half-empty neighborhoods into a viable, new urban center. Sharp and impassioned, Detroit City Is the Place to Be is alive with the sense of possibility that comes when a city hits rock bottom. Beyond the usual portrait of crime, poverty, and ruin, we glimpse a longshot future Detroit that is smaller, less segregated, greener, economically diverse, and better functioning―what could be the boldest reimagining of a post-industrial city in our new century.

Mark Binelli (Author), Matt Godfrey (Narrator)

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To Dye For: How Toxic Fashion Is Making Us Sick--and How We Can Fight Back

A Silent Spring for your wardrobe, To Dye For is a jolting exposé that reveals the true cost of the toxic, largely unregulated chemicals found on most clothing today. Many of us are aware of the ethical minefield that is fast fashion: the dodgy labor practices, the lax environmental standards, and the mountains of waste piling up on the shores of developing countries. But have you stopped to consider the dangerous effects your clothes are having on your own health? Award-winning journalist Alden Wicker breaks open a story hiding in plain sight: the unregulated toxic chemicals that are likely in your wardrobe right now, how they're harming you, and what you can do about it. In To Dye For, Wicker reveals how clothing manufacturers have successfully swept consumers' concerns under the rug for more than 150 years, and why synthetic fashion and dyes made from fossil fuels are so deeply intertwined with the rise of autoimmune disease, infertility, asthma, eczema, and more. In fact, there's little to no regulation of the clothes and textiles we wear each day-from uniforms to fast fashion, outdoor gear, and even the face masks that have become ubiquitous in recent years. Wicker explains how we got here, what the stakes are, and what all of us can do in the fight for a safe and healthy wardrobe for all.

Alden Wicker (Author), Alden Wicker (Narrator)

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Blue Architecture: Water, Design, and Environmental Futures

2023 PROSE Award in Architecture and Urban Planning Le Corbusier famously said, 'A house is a machine for living in.' We now confront the litany of environmental challenges associated with the legacy of the architectural machine: a changing climate, massive species die-off, diminished air and water quality, and resource scarcities. Brook Muller offers an alternative: water-centric urban design that fosters sustainability, equity, and architectural creativity. Inspired by the vernacular, such as the levadas of Madeira Island and both the arid and drenched places of the American West, Muller articulates a 'hydro-logical' philosophy in which architects and planners begin by conceptualizing interactions between existing waterways and the spaces they intend to develop. From these interactions-and the new technologies and approaches enabling them-aesthetic, spatial, and experiential opportunities follow. Not content merely to work around sensitive ecology, Muller argues for genuinely climate-adapted urban landscapes in which buildings act as ecological infrastructure that actually improve watersheds while delivering functionality and beauty for diverse communities. Rich in practical examples, Blue Architecture will change the way we think about our designed world.

Brook Muller (Author), Will Tulin (Narrator)

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[Spanish] - España y la comunidad autónoma de Cataluña

El texto nos muestra una semblanza de España y la Comunidad Autónoma de Cataluña desde los pilares que representan la Lengua, la Literatura y la Historia, que clases dirigentes, políticas, intelectuales, empresariales, comunicadores sociales y representantes de la congregación religiosa católica en Cataluña obvian, inoculando a los españoles de la Comunidad Autónoma su desafección a España con fines independentistas, negándoles el empleo de la lengua castellana o española. Brinda una perspectiva de los vínculos de Cataluña como condado, reino o principado con la Corona de Aragón; la Corona de Castilla y Aragón y el reino de España; así como de las actitudes de élites dirigentes catalanas que no cesan en el curso de la historia de plantear al Estado afrentas separatistas. El autor hace un análisis crítico al comportamiento de dirigentes políticos de ámbito nacional durante el período democrático que han mantenido —y prosiguen en su empeño— actitudes y acciones de tolerancia y hasta de connivencia con esas proclamas con pretensiones de quebrar la cohesión territorial de la bimilenaria nación española.

Lorenzo P. Corchado (Author), Alvaro I.A. (Narrator)

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[Spanish] - EL LIBRO DE LA VIDA Y LA MUERTE: Disfruta de tu vida a plenitud

Este audiolibro te muestra lo que debes saber sobre la vida y la muerte, lo que algunas religiones tienen que decir de como enfrentar la muerte a la hora de partir. Este tema es dificil de tratar ya que por lo general siempre ha existido temor a la muerte. Encontrarás en el contenido de este audiolibro algunos consejos de lo que debemos hacer para estar preparados en el tema. Los catolicos, judios, budistas nos diran que hacer para que no tengamos temor a la muerte y estemos preparados para enfrentarla.

Raymundo Ramírez (Author), Sofia López (Narrator)

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NFTs Are a Scam / NFTs Are the Future: The Early Years: 2020-2023

This program is read by the author and contains original interviews with Gary Vee, Mel Tal, and Steve Aoki. National bestselling author and streetwear entrepreneur Bobby Hundreds’s manifesto about NFTs, the future of creativity, and bringing his brand and community into the modern digital space. Part memoir, part manifesto, NFTs Are a Scam is the story of Bobby Hundreds’s journey into NFTs, Web3, and the Metaverse from 2020 to 2022. Hundreds’s first memoir, This is Not a T-Shirt, told his streetwear brand’s story of community, commerce, and style. Now, he wants to tell the story of when a community itself builds the brand. In NFTs Are a Scam, Hundreds’s shares his thoughts and philosophy around a decentralized, digital revolution. Are NFTs a cult or a religion? And who do their followers pray to? Hundreds confronts the roles of NFTs, blockchain, cryptocurrencies, sustainability, and legitimacy in this growing industry where jpegs sell for millions of dollars. For those looking to build in the space, he incorporates insights and takeaways from building his own NFT collection. Hundreds offers the insider take on it all through longform essays, diary entries and interludes, and in-depth interviews with notable personalities in the NFT world’s critics, champions, and collectors. NFTs Are a Scam captures a critical inflection point in culture where modern history pauses to take a break. Is this technology an elaborate hoax or the makings of The Next Internet? A Macmillan Audio production from MCD Books.

Bobby Hundreds (Author), Bobby Hundreds (Narrator)

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How to Build Impossible Things: A Carpenter's Notes on Life & the Art of Good Work

Brought to you by Penguin. Wildly irreverent and beautifully warm, this is a story about practice, competence and failure, told through tales in a world most of us never see. 'Life is worth regular examination. I have found a great deal of meaning in learning to make things. Each of us has tidbits of understanding that others might appreciate were we to share them. As a carpenter building high-end homes for New York City's richest, I work on multi-million dollar projects every day. People come to me when they want the impossible. Most are ill conceived; many are inadvisable, some are downright dangerous. But when I'm able to craft something glorious, it's magic. Yet in every project, without fail, things go wrong. Glamour, luxury and refinement are products of a flawed, human process, of missed deadlines, overrun budgets, heated tantrums and scrapped blueprints. Throughout my career I have observed, erred, learned, finessed, apologised, and resisted the urge to say I told you so. I offer these tales from the trade in the hope that others might find them amusing, instructive and inspirational. There are many good reasons to work. Here are a few of them.' ©2023 Mark Ellison (P)2023 Penguin Audio

Mark Ellison (Author), Paul Bellantoni (Narrator)

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[Spanish] - MARTÍN

Los rayos del sol han bañado alegremente las tierras de cultivo de este pequeño poblado por siempre. La gente gustosa día a día se levanta para ir a laborar a sus parcelas, ellos saben que la tierra es generosa y que tarde o temprano dará sus frutos. Es común escuchar en los amaneceres el clásico kikiriki del gallo y más tarde el ruidoso “chaca chaca” del tren aproximarse a la estación ferroviaria que se encuentra a un lado de la escuela primaria Vicente Guerrero, alli baja la gente que viene a visitar a familiares o a comercializar productos a esta localidad. Por este medio aun llega la correspondencia a las familias de los campesinos que viven en este poblado; La Hacienda de la Calle.

Raymundo Ramírez (Author), David Quero (Narrator)

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[Spanish] - SERÁS EL LÍDER: Fábulas y cuentos

En este audiolibro te muestro lo sencillo que es hacer equipo con los compañeros de escuela, además escucharás la narración exquisita de Sofía López de un equipo de estudiantes de la Universidad de Agronomía de Saltillo Coahuila, llevando acabo un muestreo de vegetación en dos comunidades donde abunda la candelilla y la lechuguilla, dos plantas productivas del norte del país(México)

Raymundo Ramírez (Author), Sofía López (Narrator)

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The Great Wall Of China: 221 BCE - 1644 CE: 2,000-Years Of Construction

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice. Introducing 'The Great Wall of China: 221 BCE - 1644 CE', a book bundle that delves into the 2,000 years of construction of the world-renowned Great Wall of China. Book 1, 'The Great Wall and the Qin Dynasty: Uniting China Through Engineering', explores the earliest construction of the Great Wall and how it played a crucial role in the unification of China under the Qin Dynasty. Discover the engineering feats and techniques that were employed to construct this awe-inspiring wall. Book 2, 'The Great Wall and the Han Dynasty: Cultural Flourishing and Expansion', takes you on a journey through the Han Dynasty's reign and the impact the Great Wall had on cultural exchange, economic development, and diplomatic ties. Learn about the strategic value and limitations of the Great Wall in protecting Han borders, its role in military strategy, and how it shaped later dynasties' military and border defense policies. Book 3, 'The Great Wall and the Ming Dynasty: Legacy and Preservation', explores the Ming Dynasty's innovations in Great Wall design and architecture, including its watchtowers, fortifications, and garrison system. Discover the social and economic impacts of Great Wall construction on local communities, and the Ming Great Wall's significance in repelling nomadic invasions and insurrections. Finally, learn about the challenges and strategies for preserving and conserving the Great Wall for future generations. With 'The Great Wall of China: 221 BCE - 1644 CE', you'll gain a comprehensive understanding of the Great Wall's historical, cultural, and engineering significance. This book bundle is perfect for history buffs, architecture enthusiasts, and anyone interested in the rich heritage and legacy of one of the world's greatest wonders. Order now and immerse yourself in the fascinating history of the Great Wall of China!

A.J.Kingston (Author), Digital Voice Madison G (Narrator)

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Monumental Controversies: Mount Rushmore, Four Presidents, and the Quest for National Unity

In recent years the United States has witnessed major controversies surrounding past American presidents, monuments, and sites. Consider Mount Rushmore, which features the heads of the nation’s most revered presidents—George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln, and Theodore Roosevelt. Is Rushmore a proud national achievement or a symbol of the US theft and desecration of the Lakota Sioux’s sacred land? Is it fair to denigrate George Washington for having owned slaves and Thomas Jefferson for having had a relationship with Sally Hemings, an enslaved woman, to the point of dismissing these men’s accomplishments? Should we retroactively hold Abraham Lincoln accountable for having signed off on the largest single-day mass execution in US history of thirty-eight Dakota men? How do we reckon with Theodore Roosevelt’s legacy? He was criticized for his imperialist policies but praised for his pro-labor antitrust and conservation programs. These charged issues and many others have been plaguing our nation and prompting the removal of Confederate statues and flags amid racial unrest, a national pandemic, and political strife. Noted art historian Harriet F. Senie tackles these pivotal subjects and more in Monumental Controversies. Senie places partisan politics aside as she investigates subjects that have not been adequately covered in classrooms or literature and require substantial reconciliation in order for Americans to come to terms with their history. She shines a spotlight on the complicated facts surrounding these figures, monuments, and sites, enabling us to revisit the flaws of our Founding Fathers and their checkered legacies while still recognizing their enormous importance and influence on the United States of America. Monumental Controversies presents strategies to create an inclusive narrative that honors the varied stakeholders in a democracy—a vital step toward healing the divisiveness that now appears to be a dominant feature of American discourse. As the public and press reconsider the viability of the American experiment in democracy, Senie offers a thoughtful reflection on the complex lives and legacies of the four presidents memorialized on Mount Rushmore. All four presidents faced some of the most contentious times in our history and yet they championed unity, made possible by acknowledging and accepting opposing opinions as a basic premise of democracy. Historians, curators, government officials, academics, and students at all levels will be riveted by this authoritative work.

Harriet F. Senie (Author), Ann Richardson (Narrator)

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