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Marie Curie wasn't just a scientist. She was also an inventor and professor. Young listeners will discover how she pioneered research on radioactivity and won two Nobel prizes while doing so.
©2018 Lisa M. Bolt Simons (P)2018 Capstone Publishers, Inc.Los oyentes también disfrutaron...
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In 1963, a female student was attending a lecture given by Nobel Prize winner James Watson, then tenured at Harvard. At nineteen, she was struggling to define her future. She had given herself just ten years to fulfill her professional ambitions before starting the family she was expected to have. For women at that time, a future on the usual path of academic science was unimaginable—but during that lecture, young Nancy Hopkins fell in love with the promise of genetics. Confidently believing science to be a pure meritocracy, she embarked on a career.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Unbelievable and deeply inspiring.
- De Lilit Garibyan en 06-05-23
De: Kate Zernike
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Great Scientists and Their Discoveries
- De: David Angus
- Narrado por: Benjamin Soames, Clare Corbett
- Duración: 2 h y 25 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 31
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 25
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 26
Nine remarkable men produced inventions that changed the world. The printing press, the telephone, powered flight, recording and others have made the modern world what it is. But who were the men who had these ideas and made reality of them? As David Angus shows, they were very different - quiet, boisterous, confident, withdrawn - but all had a moment of vision allied to single-minded determination to battle through numerous prototypes and produced something that really worked. This is a fascinating account for younger listeners.
De: David Angus
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The Book of Gutsy Women
- De: Hillary Rodham Clinton, Chelsea Clinton
- Narrado por: Hillary Rodham Clinton, Chelsea Clinton
- Duración: 14 h y 34 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 628
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 532
Hillary Rodham Clinton and her daughter, Chelsea, share the stories of the gutsy women who have inspired them - women with the courage to stand up to the status quo, ask hard questions, and get the job done.
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4 out of 5 stars
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More encyclopedia than book
- De Fountain of Chris en 10-09-19
De: Hillary Rodham Clinton, y otros
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The Hidden Habits of Genius
- Beyond Talent, IQ, and Grit - Unlocking the Secrets of Greatness
- De: Craig Wright
- Narrado por: Fred Sanders
- Duración: 10 h y 7 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 362
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 318
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 315
What is genius? The word evokes iconic figures like Einstein, Beethoven, Picasso, and Steve Jobs, whose cultural contributions have irreversibly shaped society. Yet Beethoven could not multiply. Picasso couldn’t pass a fourth grade math test. And Jobs left high school with a 2.65 GPA. The Hidden Habits of Genius explores the meaning of this contested term, and the unexpected motivations of those we have dubbed "genius" throughout history, from Charles Darwin and Marie Curie to Leonardo Da Vinci and Andy Warhol to Toni Morrison and Elon Musk.
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2 out of 5 stars
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Click-bait title, minimal substance inside
- De James S. en 11-27-20
De: Craig Wright
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We Are Our Mothers' Daughters
- Revised and Expanded Edition
- De: Cokie Roberts
- Narrado por: Cokie Roberts
- Duración: 7 h y 43 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 74
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Narración:5 out of 5 stars 53
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Historia5 out of 5 stars 54
In this 10th anniversary edition, renowned political commentator Cokie Roberts once again examines the nature of women's roles. From mother to mechanic, sister to soldier, Roberts reveals how much progress has now been made and how much further we have to go. Updated and expanded to include a diverse new cast of women, including Hillary Clinton, Laura Bush, Billie Jean King, and others, this collection of essays offers tremendous insight into the opportunities and challenges that women encounter today.
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5 out of 5 stars
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A must read or “listen” for all women and girls!!
- De monica en 09-30-19
De: Cokie Roberts
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The Formula
- Unlocking the Secrets to Raising Highly Successful Children
- De: Ronald F. Ferguson, Tatsha Robertson
- Narrado por: Cynthia Farrell
- Duración: 10 h y 4 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 129
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 110
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 110
In The Formula: Unlocking the Secrets to Raising Highly Successful Children, Harvard economist Ronald Ferguson, named in a New York Times profile as the foremost expert on the US educational "achievement gap," along with award-winning journalist Tatsha Robertson, reveal an intriguing blueprint for helping children from all types of backgrounds become successful adults.
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4 out of 5 stars
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would recommend
- De Marcia en 02-25-20
De: Ronald F. Ferguson, y otros
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Toksvig's Almanac 2021
- An Eclectic Meander Through the Historical Year by Sandi Toksvig
- De: Sandi Toksvig
- Narrado por: Sandi Toksvig
- Duración: 9 h y 14 m
- Versión completa
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General5 out of 5 stars 60
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Narración:5 out of 5 stars 51
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Historia5 out of 5 stars 51
Let Sandi Toksvig guide you on an eclectic meander through the calendar, illuminating neglected corners of history to tell tales of the fascinating figures you didn't learn about at school. From popes who gave birth during papal processions, to the inventor of Scrabble, to pioneering civil rights activist Ida B. Wells, who refused to give up her seat on a train decades before Rosa Parks was born. As witty and entertaining as it is instructive, this is an essential companion to each day of the year.
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5 out of 5 stars
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simply one of my favorite people
- De Rae en 06-05-22
De: Sandi Toksvig
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The Scientific Revolution: A Captivating Guide to the Emergence of Modern Science During the Early Modern Period, Including Stories of Thinkers Such as Isaac Newton and René Descartes
- De: Captivating History
- Narrado por: Kevin Hung-Liang
- Duración: 3 h y 7 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 23
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 22
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Historia4 out of 5 stars 22
Ancient cultures have been looking up at the stars for thousands of years, wondering about their place in the universe. What were those glowing spots in the black cover of night? Just how far away was the moon? These and other questions hounded humanity through the millennia until, finally, relative economic stability allowed for a number of people to examine their world more closely. Slowly, knowledge and understanding accumulated generation by generation until the conditions were ideal enough for a revolution to occur in thinking, experimentation, worldview, and natural philosophy.
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2 out of 5 stars
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Dull and superficial
- De Leonardo Fagundes Fernandino en 12-05-19
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Bedtime Inspirational Stories
- 50 Amazing Black People Who Changed the World, Volume 1
- De: L. A. Amber
- Narrado por: Tanya C. Brown
- Duración: 2 h y 41 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 48
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 37
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 37
Bedtime Inspirational Stories celebrates the achievements of the amazing black heroes who have paved the way for future generations. In today’s world, it can be a challenge to raise positive kids. More than ever, parents and teachers need to create a positive atmosphere for our children in order to help them believe in themselves. That’s why we’ve proudly created this inspiring audiobook, Bedtime Inspirational Stories: 50 Amazing Black People Who Changed the World, which highlights the achievements and stories of 50 notable women and men from the 18th century to today.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Disappointed
- De T en 06-18-20
De: L. A. Amber
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Bygone Badass Broads
- 52 Forgotten Women Who Changed the World
- De: Mackenzi Lee
- Narrado por: Lucy James
- Duración: 4 h y 54 m
- Versión completa
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General4 out of 5 stars 623
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 528
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Historia4 out of 5 stars 526
Based on Mackenzi Lee's popular weekly Twitter series of the same name, Bygone Badass Broads features 52 remarkable and forgotten trailblazing women from all over the world. With tales of heroism and cunning, in-depth bios and witty storytelling, Bygone Badass Broads gives new life to these historic female pioneers. Starting in the fifth century BC and continuing to the present, the book takes a closer look at bold and inspiring women who dared to step outside the traditional gender roles of their time.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Awesome history, heavy-handed political agenda
- De Charlie en 07-08-18
De: Mackenzi Lee
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My Remarkable Journey
- A Memoir
- De: Katherine Johnson, Joylette Hylick, Katherine Moore
- Narrado por: Robin Miles
- Duración: 7 h y 41 m
- Versión completa
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General5 out of 5 stars 376
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Narración:5 out of 5 stars 327
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Historia5 out of 5 stars 324
The remarkable woman at heart of the smash New York Times best seller and Oscar-winning film Hidden Figures tells the full story of her life, including what it took to work at NASA, help land the first man on the moon, and live through a century of turmoil and change.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Amazing Woman, Interesting Life
- De Grace en 08-20-21
De: Katherine Johnson, y otros
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The Birth of the Pill
- How Four Crusaders Reinvented Sex and Launched a Revolution
- De: Jonathan Eig
- Narrado por: Gayle Hendrix
- Duración: 12 h y 26 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 253
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Narración:4 out of 5 stars 227
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 226
We know it simply as "the pill", yet its genesis was anything but simple. Jonathan Eig's masterful narrative revolves around four principal characters: the fiery feminist Margaret Sanger, who was a champion of birth control in her campaign for the rights of women but neglected her own children in pursuit of free love; the beautiful Katharine McCormick, who owed her fortune to her wealthy husband, the son of the founder of International Harvester and a schizophrenic.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Overall Excellent Read
- De Rachel en 04-02-22
De: Jonathan Eig
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Adolf Hitler and Joseph Stalin: Two Predator Leaders. The Biography Collection
- The Greatest People, Book 1
- De: The History Hour
- Narrado por: Jerry Beebe, Alexander G.
- Duración: 3 h
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 36
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 35
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 35
Discover the lives and poltical history of German politician and demagogue Adolf Hitler - leader of the Nazi Party, chancellor of Germany, and führer of Nazi Germany - and Joseph Stalin, dictator of the Soviet Union.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Best informative.
- De Phyllis S Lopez en 10-25-19
De: The History Hour
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Scientific Revolution
- A Captivating Guide to the Emergence of Modern Science During the Early Modern Period and the Life of Galileo Galilei
- De: Captivating History
- Narrado por: Kevin Hung-Liang
- Duración: 5 h y 21 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 25
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 24
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 24
If you want to discover the captivating history of the Scientific Revolution, then pay attention...Two captivating manuscripts in one audiobook: The Scientific Revolution: A Captivating Guide to the Emergence of Modern Science During the Early Modern Period, Including Stories of Thinkers Such as Isaac Newton and René Descartes and Galileo Galilei: A Captivating Guide to an Italian Astronomer, Physicist, and Engineer and His Impact on the History of Science. So if you want to learn more about the Scientific Revolution and Galileo Galilei listen to this audiobook now!
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5 out of 5 stars
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great info, worst narratorever.
- De Pat Newell en 08-10-21
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The Strangest Man
- The Hidden Life of Paul Dirac, Mystic of the Atom
- De: Graham Farmelo
- Narrado por: B. J. Harrison
- Duración: 19 h y 28 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 644
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 449
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 456
Paul Dirac was among the great scientific geniuses of the modern age. One of the discoverers of quantum mechanics, the most revolutionary theory of the past century, his contributions had a unique insight, eloquence, clarity, and mathematical power. His prediction of antimatter was one of the greatest triumphs in the history of physics.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Excellent biography of great physicist
- De Eileen en 05-09-13
De: Graham Farmelo
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The Secret History of Wonder Woman
- De: Jill Lepore
- Narrado por: Jill Lepore
- Duración: 9 h y 5 m
- Versión completa
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General4 out of 5 stars 797
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Narración:4 out of 5 stars 703
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 703
Like every other superhero, Wonder Woman has a secret identity. Unlike every other superhero, she has also has a secret history. Harvard historian and New Yorker staff writer Jill Lepore has uncovered an astonishing trove of documents, including the never-before-seen private papers of William Moulton Marston, Wonder Woman's creator.
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2 out of 5 stars
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Narration ruined it for me
- De Julia en 11-09-14
De: Jill Lepore