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Blue Machine
- How the Ocean Shapes Our World
- Narrated by: Helen Czerski
- Length: 14 hrs and 52 mins
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FINANCIAL TIMES 2023 HIGHLIGHT
All of the Earth's ocean, from the equator to the poles, is a single engine powered by sunlight - a blue machine.
In a book that will recalibrate our view of this defining feature of our planet, physicist Helen Czerski dives deep to illuminate the murky depths of the ocean engine, examining the messengers, passengers and voyagers that live in it, travel over it, and survive because of it. From the ancient Polynesians who navigated the Pacific by reading the waves to permanent residents of the deep such as the Greenland shark that can live for hundreds of years, she explains the vast currents, invisible ocean walls and underwater waterfalls that all have their place in the ocean's complex, interlinked system.
Timely, elegant and passionately argued, The Blue Machine is one of the biggest stories ever told. The understanding it offers is crucial to our future. Drawing on years of experience at the forefront of marine science, Helen Czerski captures the magnitude and subtlety of this complex force, showing us the thrilling extent to which we are at the mercy of this great engine.
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- Oldskooladey
- 31-12-23
Knowledge
Just amazing, the author is clear and concise on a big subject, leant a lot and loved it!
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- leoniera
- 05-10-23
Wow, amazing epic narrative
Helen tells this story with heart and insight. Such a treat to have her read her book! I have much more appreciation for the complex, magical (sorry but can’t find a better word) ecosystem that is our global oceans. 🤣❤️🐬
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- 16-09-23
Excellent, well written, extremely interesting
I listen to a lot of science audiobooks and this really stands out. All sorts of interesting information I have never come across and would really like to know more.
Thoroughly enjoyed it from start to finish, thanks very much and more please.
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- Arthur Wharf
- 02-04-24
thought provoking, and inspiring
Has made me think and percieve the Ocean in a totally different, and profound way.
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- David Ridge
- 07-07-23
I was addicted to this!
Really interesting not the usual science or “eco” book. It’s well worth it. I had the audio version which had very good narration but I’m sure book version is good too.
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- Anonymous User
- 06-11-23
This is a truly amazing illumination of what the oceans have done for us and continue to do.
The narrative is excellent and so refreshing to hear the voice of the author. Her materials span the history of oceanography which is a relatively young science, but ever so fascinating and diverse. I have learned a lot from this book and feel considerably enriched by it.
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- veyza
- 28-06-23
How the ocean works
A fascinating, passionate, well written, erudite guide to how the ocean works and why that knowledge is important.
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- Wheels
- 27-11-23
Brilliant!
Best book I have ever read / listened to.
Intriguing, interesting and informative
The punchline much like many natural history subjects nowadays is beyond worrying but needs to be heard all the same.
Loved it. Must read
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- Graham
- 03-08-23
Excellent, enjoyable and informative
Really enjoyed Helen’s book. It’s well written and so good to hear Helen narrating her own book. It really opened my eyes to how important our ovens are for our future. Well done!
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- 38Red
- 06-03-24
Absolutely fascinating
A brilliant book. I already had the book in Kindle format so I was familiar with the content, but added the Audible version after listening to the sample. I'm familiar with the author's work from her BBC output; it makes a real difference when the author, opting to self-narrate, is already a skilled broadcaster. It brings something that even the most skilled narrators find hard to carry off. Highly recommended.
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