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Crystal Fire: The Birth of the Information Age
Authors: Michael Riordan and Lillian Hoddeson, Reader: Dennis McKee

The story of the birth of modern microelectronics. In 1947 a Nobel Prize-winning team at Bell Laboratories invented the transistor – and the Information Age began. Team leader William Shockley formed the first semiconductor company in what would become Silicon Valley. "This fine book vivifies the office politics, professional rivalries and dedication exhibited by the researchers whose work literally... transformed the planet."—Publishers Weekly

Unabridged, 9 cassettes, Science, History, E7B375, 9780786113750, ~~$62.95~~ Now $56.65
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Ghost Hunters
William James and the Search for Scientific Proof of Life After Death
Author: Deborah Blum, Reader: George K. Wilson

At the end of the 19th century, respected psychologist William James and two other brilliant thinkers, aiming to prove the existence of ghosts, formed the American Society for Psychical Research. The Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter discusses their research – and their courage and conviction to study science with an open mind. "Compelling... first-rate slice of cultural history."—Publishers Weekly

Unabridged, 12 CDs, Science, History, E9X511, 9780792745112, ~~$110.95~~ Now $78.00
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The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks
Author: Rebecca Skloot, Reader: To Be Announced

Virtually unknown, Henrietta Lacks died in 1951. But her cells, taken without her knowlege, have launched a medical revolution, saved millions of lives, and generated vast profits for countless companies and individuals – but not forher descendants, who struggled to afford housing and health care. A fascinating audiobook focusing on the story of the birth of bioethics.

Unabridged, 10 CDs, Science, History, E9R250, 9780307712509, $35.00 This item is scheduled for release on 02/09/2010, but you may order it now for earliest possible shipment.
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Krakatoa
The Day the World Exploded: August 27, 1883
Author/Reader: Simon Winchester, Simon Winchester

It was the world's most dangerous volcano. In 1883, it exploded – and the resulting catastrophe killed 36,000 people. The bestselling author of The Professor and the Madman examines the world-changing effects of Krakatoa's catastrophic eruption. Audie Award finalist. "Consistently vivid... resounds in its awe-producing power... devastating."—San Francisco Chronicle

Unabridged, 10 CDs, Science, History, E8H067, 9780060530679, $39.95
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San Francisco Is Burning
The Untold Story of the 1906 Earthquake and Fires
Author: Dennis Smith, Reader: Alan Sklar

No one staring at the wreckage and the flames on April 18, 1906, would have believed that San Francisco could survive. With cinematic detail, this audiobook recounts this tragedy through the stories of the people who live through those terrible days. "The minute-by-minute details of the disaster... translate especially well to audio and are the most compelling. Alan Sklar does a solid job of narrating."—AudioFile

Unabridged, 10 CDs, Science, History, E9X279, 9781400101795, ~~$34.99~~ Now $19.99
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The Seashell on the Mountaintop
Author: Alan Cutler, Ph.D., Reader: Grover Gardner

How could a seashell get into a rock on top of a mountain? The answer to that burning 17th-century question spurred a scientific, religious, and philosophical revolution that defined our intellectual history – and underlies almost everything we know about how our planet works. Hear the story of the humble genius who discovered a new history of the earth. "Fascinating... animated and energetic... thriller of scientific discovery."—Publishers Weekly

Unabridged, 5 CDs, Science, History, E6Z638, 9781565116382, $32.95
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Sun in a Bottle
The Strange History of Fusion and the Science of Wishful Thinking
Author: Charles Seife, Reader: Bill Weideman

The messy history, politics, personalities, and failures of the scientists who have struggled to harness the power of the sun – fusion energy. The quest for this potentially unlimited source of power has left scores of scientists battered and disgraced. Hear the story of fusion from its beginnings into the 21st century. "Weideman disarms the potential intimidation of this complex topic by making the ideas conversational, [making] one want to keep listening... adapts well to a spoken experience."—AudioFile

Unabridged, 8 CDs, Science, History, E8N716, 9781423377160, $34.95
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Uranium
War, Energy, and the Rock That Shaped the World
Author: Tom Zoellner, Reader: Patrick G. Lawlor

The fascinating story of the most powerful source of energy the earth can yield – uranium, the only naturally occurring mineral with the power to end all life on the planet. After WWII, it reshaped the global order. Now, some are hoping it can help avoid a global warming catastrophe. "A serious and exciting, in a terrifying way, telling of the element's story."—San Francisco Chronicle

Unabridged, 11 CDs, Science, History, E9M032, 9781400110322, $34.99
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The Voyage of the Beagle
Author: Charles Darwin, Reader: David Case

Charles Darwin was just 22 when he went on his first voyage around the world in 1831. Many consider his journal of the trip to be the greatest scientific travel narrative ever written. Hear his account of his five years on the HMS Beagle as it mapped the coast of South America. His findings led to his formulation of the theory of evolution. Includes bonus PDF e-book.

Unabridged, 13 CDs, Science, History, E9M896, 9781400108961, $35.99
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