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Forces of Nature
- Narrated by: Samuel West
- Length: 7 hrs and 15 mins
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A Sunday Times best seller.
A breathtaking and beautiful exploration of our planet, this groundbreaking audiobook accompanies the BBC One TV series, providing the deepest answers to the simplest questions.
'What is motion?'
'Why is every snowflake different?'
'Why is life symmetrical?'
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Forces of Nature takes you to the great plains of the Serengeti, the volcanoes of Indonesia and the precipitous cliffs in Nepal to the humpback whales of the Caribbean and the northern lights of the Arctic. Brian will answer questions on Earth that will illuminate our understanding of the universe.
Think you know our planet?
Think again.
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- Michael
- 2022-09-07
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Need to sleep? This bad boy will have you out in 30 mins tops. If it doesn't, you will have gained lots of knowledge. win win
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- Trevor
- 2018-07-09
The audiobook equivalent of a page turner
At its best, the book starts with a simple question and takes the listener on a thoroughly fascinating ride through science and history. It reminded me at times of Connections, one of my favourite shows from my youth.
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