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Science - Chemistry/Biochemistry

Step into the workshop where matter reveals its secrets and discovery sparks to life. This bookshelf blends the drama of scientific pioneers, the hands-on thrill of early chemical investigation, and the restless ingenuity of an age transforming photography, industry, and everyday life. From foundational principles to world-changing experiments, these audiobooks capture chemistry as both a mystery and a revolution.

383 Audiobooks

A treatise on the art of making good wholesome bread of wheat, oats, rye, barley and other farinaceous grains Exhibiting the alimentary properties and chemical constitution of different kinds of bread corn, and of the various substitutes used for bread, in different parts of the world

A treatise on the art of making good wholesome bread of wheat, oats, rye, barley and other farinaceous grains Exhibiting the alimentary properties and chemical constitution of different kinds of bread corn, and of the various substitutes used for bread, in different parts of the world

by Friedrich Christian Accum

Coffee and chicory : Their culture, chemical composition, preparation for market, and consumption, with simple tests for detecting adulteration, and practical hints for the producer and consumer

Coffee and chicory : Their culture, chemical composition, preparation for market, and consumption, with simple tests for detecting adulteration, and practical hints for the producer and consumer

by P. L. (Peter Lund) Simmonds

Buxton and its Medicinal Waters

Buxton and its Medicinal Waters

by Robert Ottiwell Gifford-Bennet

On adipocire, and its formation

On adipocire, and its formation

by Charles Mayer Wetherill

Books Relating to Applied Science, Published by E & F. N. Spon, 1887.

Books Relating to Applied Science, Published by E & F. N. Spon, 1887.

by E. & F. N. Spon

Determination of the Atomic Weight of Cadmium and the Preparation of Certain of Its Sub-Compounds

Determination of the Atomic Weight of Cadmium and the Preparation of Certain of Its Sub-Compounds

by Harry C. (Harry Clary) Jones

Poisons, Their Effects and Detection A Manual for the Use of Analytical Chemists and Experts

Poisons, Their Effects and Detection A Manual for the Use of Analytical Chemists and Experts

by Alexander Wynter Blyth

Foods and Their Adulteration Origin, Manufacture, and Composition of Food Products; Description of Common Adulterations, Food Standards, and National Food Laws and Regulations

Foods and Their Adulteration Origin, Manufacture, and Composition of Food Products; Description of Common Adulterations, Food Standards, and National Food Laws and Regulations

by Harvey Washington Wiley

Reflections on the Decline of Science in England, and on Some of Its Causes

Reflections on the Decline of Science in England, and on Some of Its Causes

by Charles Babbage

History of Chemistry, Volume 1 (of 2) From the earliest time to the middle of the nineteenth century

History of Chemistry, Volume 1 (of 2) From the earliest time to the middle of the nineteenth century

by T. E. (Thomas Edward) Thorpe

Animal Proteins

Animal Proteins

by Hugh Garner Bennett

The Life of Sir Humphry Davy, Bart. LL.D., Volume 1 (of 2)

The Life of Sir Humphry Davy, Bart. LL.D., Volume 1 (of 2)

by John Ayrton Paris

Dictionary of Explosives

Dictionary of Explosives

by Arthur Marshall

Scientific American, Volume 22, No. 1, January 1, 1870 A Weekly Journal of Practical Information, Art, Science, Mechanics, Chemistry, and Manufactures.

Scientific American, Volume 22, No. 1, January 1, 1870 A Weekly Journal of Practical Information, Art, Science, Mechanics, Chemistry, and Manufactures.

by Various Authors

A Practical Treatise on Gas-light Exhibiting a Summary Description of the Apparatus and Machinery Best Calculated for Illuminating Streets, Houses, and Manufactories, with Carburetted Hydrogen, or Coal-Gas, with Remarks on the Utility, Safety, and General Nature of this new Branch of Civil Economy.

A Practical Treatise on Gas-light Exhibiting a Summary Description of the Apparatus and Machinery Best Calculated for Illuminating Streets, Houses, and Manufactories, with Carburetted Hydrogen, or Coal-Gas, with Remarks on the Utility, Safety, and General Nature of this new Branch of Civil Economy.

by Friedrich Christian Accum

The History of Chemistry, Volume 2 (of 2)

The History of Chemistry, Volume 2 (of 2)

by Thomas Thomson

Cours de philosophie positive. (3/6)

Cours de philosophie positive. (3/6)

by Auguste Comte

Scientific American Supplement, No. 483, April 4, 1885

Scientific American Supplement, No. 483, April 4, 1885

by Various Authors

Worlds Within Worlds: The Story of Nuclear Energy, Volume 3 (of 3) Nuclear Fission; Nuclear Fusion; Beyond Fusion

Worlds Within Worlds: The Story of Nuclear Energy, Volume 3 (of 3) Nuclear Fission; Nuclear Fusion; Beyond Fusion

by Isaac Asimov

The Art of Preserving All Kinds of Animal and Vegetable Substances for Several Years, 2nd ed. A work published by the order of the French minister of the interior, on the report of the Board of arts and manufactures

The Art of Preserving All Kinds of Animal and Vegetable Substances for Several Years, 2nd ed. A work published by the order of the French minister of the interior, on the report of the Board of arts and manufactures

by Nicolas Appert

Yeast

Yeast

by Thomas Henry Huxley

On Sulphonfluoresceïn and Some of Its Derivatives

On Sulphonfluoresceïn and Some of Its Derivatives

by C. W. (Charles Willard) Hayes

A Further Investigation of the Symmetrical Chloride of Paranitroorthosulphobenzoic Acid

A Further Investigation of the Symmetrical Chloride of Paranitroorthosulphobenzoic Acid

by William Edwards Henderson

Meta toluene sulphonic acid and related compounds

Meta toluene sulphonic acid and related compounds

by C. F. H. (Charles Francis Hitchcock) Allen

Reports of Trials for Murder by Poisoning; by Prussic Acid, Strychnia, Antimony, Arsenic, and Aconita. Including the trials of Tawell, W. Palmer, Dove, Madeline Smith, Dr. Pritchard, Smethurst, and Dr. Lamson, with chemical introduction and notes on the poisons used

Reports of Trials for Murder by Poisoning; by Prussic Acid, Strychnia, Antimony, Arsenic, and Aconita. Including the trials of Tawell, W. Palmer, Dove, Madeline Smith, Dr. Pritchard, Smethurst, and Dr. Lamson, with chemical introduction and notes on the poisons used

by G. Lathom (George Lathom) Browne, active 19th century C. G. (Charles G.) Stewart

A system of pyrotechny : Comprehending the theory and practice, with the application of chemistry; designed for exhibition and for war.

A system of pyrotechny : Comprehending the theory and practice, with the application of chemistry; designed for exhibition and for war.

by James Cutbush

A text-book of assaying : for the use of those connected with mines.

A text-book of assaying : for the use of those connected with mines.

by C. (Cornelius) Beringer, J. J. (John Jacob) Beringer

The Manufacture of Chocolate and other Cacao Preparations

The Manufacture of Chocolate and other Cacao Preparations

by Paul Zipperer

Making Fermented Pickles

Making Fermented Pickles

by Edwin LeFevre

Boys' second book of inventions

Boys' second book of inventions

by Ray Stannard Baker

A Brief History of Element Discovery, Synthesis, and Analysis

A Brief History of Element Discovery, Synthesis, and Analysis

by Glen W. Watson

The Art of Making Whiskey So As to Obtain a Better, Purer, Cheaper and Greater Quantity of Spirit, From a Given Quantity of Grain. Also, the Art of Converting It into Gin, after the Process of the Holland Distillers

The Art of Making Whiskey So As to Obtain a Better, Purer, Cheaper and Greater Quantity of Spirit, From a Given Quantity of Grain. Also, the Art of Converting It into Gin, after the Process of the Holland Distillers

by Anthony Boucherie

Principles and practice of agricultural analysis. Volume 1 (of 3), Soils

Principles and practice of agricultural analysis. Volume 1 (of 3), Soils

by Harvey Washington Wiley

Scientific American Supplement, No. 363, December 16, 1882

Scientific American Supplement, No. 363, December 16, 1882

by Various Authors

A Treatise on Hat-Making and Felting Including a Full Exposition of the Singular Properties of Fur, Wool, and Hair

A Treatise on Hat-Making and Felting Including a Full Exposition of the Singular Properties of Fur, Wool, and Hair

by hatter John Thomson

Scientific American Supplement, No. 401, September 8, 1883

Scientific American Supplement, No. 401, September 8, 1883

by Various Authors

Secrets of Wise Men, Chemists and Great Physicians

Secrets of Wise Men, Chemists and Great Physicians

by Wm. K. (William King) David

Scientific American, Vol. XXXIX.—No. 24. [New Series.], December 14, 1878 A Weekly Journal of Practical Information, Art, Science, Mechanics, Chemistry, and Manufactures

Scientific American, Vol. XXXIX.—No. 24. [New Series.], December 14, 1878 A Weekly Journal of Practical Information, Art, Science, Mechanics, Chemistry, and Manufactures

by Various Authors

Scientific American Supplement, No. 275, April 9, 1881

Scientific American Supplement, No. 275, April 9, 1881

by Various Authors

Scientific American Supplement, No. 613, October 1, 1887

Scientific American Supplement, No. 613, October 1, 1887

by Various Authors

The Gases of the Atmosphere: The History of Their Discovery

The Gases of the Atmosphere: The History of Their Discovery

by William Ramsay

Bamboo, Considered as a Paper-making Material With remarks upon its cultivation and treatment. Supplemented by a consideration of the present position of the paper trade in relation to the supply of raw material.

Bamboo, Considered as a Paper-making Material With remarks upon its cultivation and treatment. Supplemented by a consideration of the present position of the paper trade in relation to the supply of raw material.

by Thomas Routledge

A Text-book of Paper-making

A Text-book of Paper-making

by C. F. (Charles Frederick) Cross, E. J. (Edward John) Bevan

Pottery decoration under the glaze

Pottery decoration under the glaze

by M. Louise (Mary Louise) McLaughlin

The Dyeing of Cotton Fabrics: A Practical Handbook for the Dyer and Student

The Dyeing of Cotton Fabrics: A Practical Handbook for the Dyer and Student

by Franklin Beech

The History and Practice of the Art of Photography

The History and Practice of the Art of Photography

by Henry Hunt Snelling

An Introduction to the History of Science

An Introduction to the History of Science

by Walter Libby

A History of Science — Volume 5

A History of Science — Volume 5

by Henry Smith Williams, Edward Huntington Williams

The Working of Steel Annealing, Heat Treating and Hardening of Carbon and Alloy Steel

The Working of Steel Annealing, Heat Treating and Hardening of Carbon and Alloy Steel

by Fred H. (Fred Herbert) Colvin, K. A. (Kristian A.) Juthe

Scientific American Supplement, No. 460, October 25, 1884

Scientific American Supplement, No. 460, October 25, 1884

by Various Authors

A Manual of Photographic Chemistry, Including the Practice of the Collodion Process

A Manual of Photographic Chemistry, Including the Practice of the Collodion Process

by T. Frederick Hardwich

Scientific American Supplement, No. 286, June 25, 1881

Scientific American Supplement, No. 286, June 25, 1881

by Various Authors

Recherches sur les substances radioactives

Recherches sur les substances radioactives

by Marie Curie

Untersuchungen über die radioaktiven Substanzen von Marie Curie, übersetzt und mit Litteratur-Ergänzungen versehen von W. Kaufmann

Untersuchungen über die radioaktiven Substanzen von Marie Curie, übersetzt und mit Litteratur-Ergänzungen versehen von W. Kaufmann

by Marie Curie

Scientific American Supplement, No. 794, March 21, 1891

Scientific American Supplement, No. 794, March 21, 1891

by Various Authors

Scientific Culture, and Other Essays Second Edition; with Additions

Scientific Culture, and Other Essays Second Edition; with Additions

by Jr. (Josiah Parsons) Josiah P. Cooke

Die Naturwissenschaften in ihrer Entwicklung und in ihrem Zusammenhange, III. Band Das Emporblühen der modernen Naturwissenschaften bis zur Entdeckung des Energieprinzipes

Die Naturwissenschaften in ihrer Entwicklung und in ihrem Zusammenhange, III. Band Das Emporblühen der modernen Naturwissenschaften bis zur Entdeckung des Energieprinzipes

by Friedrich Dannemann

Observations on antimony Read before the Medical Society of London, and published at their request

Observations on antimony Read before the Medical Society of London, and published at their request

by John Millar

An examination of some methods employed in determining the atomic weight of Cadmium

An examination of some methods employed in determining the atomic weight of Cadmium

by John Emery Bucher

Woman in Science With an Introductory Chapter on Woman's Long Struggle for Things of the Mind

Woman in Science With an Introductory Chapter on Woman's Long Struggle for Things of the Mind

by J. A. (John Augustine) Zahm

Familiar Letters on Chemistry, and Its Relation to Commerce, Physiology, and Agriculture

Familiar Letters on Chemistry, and Its Relation to Commerce, Physiology, and Agriculture

by Freiherr von Justus Liebig

Scientific American magazine Vol 2. No. 3 Oct 10 1846 The Advocate of Industry and Journal of Scientific, Mechanical and Other Improvements

Scientific American magazine Vol 2. No. 3 Oct 10 1846 The Advocate of Industry and Journal of Scientific, Mechanical and Other Improvements

by Various Authors

An Account of the Extraordinary Medicinal Fluid, called Aether.

An Account of the Extraordinary Medicinal Fluid, called Aether.

by Matthew Turner

Researches on Cellulose, 1895-1900

Researches on Cellulose, 1895-1900

by C. F. (Charles Frederick) Cross, E. J. (Edward John) Bevan

The Boy's Playbook of Science Including the Various Manipulations and Arrangements of Chemical and Philosophical Apparatus Required for the Successful Performance of Scientific Experiments in Illustration of the Elementary Branches of Chemistry and Natural Philosophy

The Boy's Playbook of Science Including the Various Manipulations and Arrangements of Chemical and Philosophical Apparatus Required for the Successful Performance of Scientific Experiments in Illustration of the Elementary Branches of Chemistry and Natural Philosophy

by John Henry Pepper

Biographies of distinguished scientific men. First series

Biographies of distinguished scientific men. First series

by F. (François) Arago

The Life of Sir Humphry Davy, Bart. LL.D., Volume 2 (of 2)

The Life of Sir Humphry Davy, Bart. LL.D., Volume 2 (of 2)

by John Ayrton Paris

Scientific American Supplement, No. 497, July 11, 1885

Scientific American Supplement, No. 497, July 11, 1885

by Various Authors

Description of the Process of Manufacturing Coal Gas, for the Lighting of Streets Houses, and Public Buildings With Elevations, Sections, and Plans of the Most Improved Sorts of Apparatus Now Employed at the Gas Works in London and the Principal Provincial Towns of Great Britain; Accompanied With Comparative Estimates, Exhibiting the Most Economical Mode of Procuring This Species of Light

Description of the Process of Manufacturing Coal Gas, for the Lighting of Streets Houses, and Public Buildings With Elevations, Sections, and Plans of the Most Improved Sorts of Apparatus Now Employed at the Gas Works in London and the Principal Provincial Towns of Great Britain; Accompanied With Comparative Estimates, Exhibiting the Most Economical Mode of Procuring This Species of Light

by Friedrich Christian Accum

Scientific American Supplement, No. 531, March 6, 1886

Scientific American Supplement, No. 531, March 6, 1886

by Various Authors

The Theory and Practice of Brewing

The Theory and Practice of Brewing

by Michael Combrune

Collotype and Photo-lithography

Collotype and Photo-lithography

by Julius Schnauss

A brief guide to the Food Collection

A brief guide to the Food Collection

by Bethnal Green Museum

The Chemical History of a Candle

The Chemical History of a Candle

by Michael Faraday

The reason why : a careful collection of many hundreds of reasons for things which, though generally believed, are imperfectly understood. A book of condensed scientific knowledge for the million

The reason why : a careful collection of many hundreds of reasons for things which, though generally believed, are imperfectly understood. A book of condensed scientific knowledge for the million

by Robert Kemp Philp

The Progress of the Century

The Progress of the Century

Experiments and Observations on Different Kinds of Air

Experiments and Observations on Different Kinds of Air

by Joseph Priestley

The book of cheese

The book of cheese

by Charles Thom, W. W. (Walter Warner) Fisk

The Story of the Living Machine A Review of the Conclusions of Modern Biology in Regard to the Mechanism Which Controls the Phenomena of Living Activity

The Story of the Living Machine A Review of the Conclusions of Modern Biology in Regard to the Mechanism Which Controls the Phenomena of Living Activity

by H. W. (Herbert William) Conn

The Organism as a Whole, from a Physicochemical Viewpoint

The Organism as a Whole, from a Physicochemical Viewpoint

by Jacques Loeb

Inorganic Plant Poisons and Stimulants

Inorganic Plant Poisons and Stimulants

by Winifred Elsie Brenchley

Organic Syntheses An Annual Publication of Satisfactory Methods for the Preparation of Organic Chemicals

Organic Syntheses An Annual Publication of Satisfactory Methods for the Preparation of Organic Chemicals

Scientific American Supplement, No. 795, March 28, 1891

Scientific American Supplement, No. 795, March 28, 1891

by Various Authors

Scientific American Supplement, No. 481, March 21, 1885

Scientific American Supplement, No. 481, March 21, 1885

by Various Authors

Scientific American, Volume 56, No. 9, February 26, 1887

Scientific American, Volume 56, No. 9, February 26, 1887

by Various Authors

Heads of Lectures on a Course of Experimental Philosophy: Particularly Including Chemistry

Heads of Lectures on a Course of Experimental Philosophy: Particularly Including Chemistry

by Joseph Priestley

Scientific American Supplement, No. 360, November 25, 1882

Scientific American Supplement, No. 360, November 25, 1882

by Various Authors

Synthetic resins and their raw materials A survey of the types and uses of synthetic resins, the organization of the industry, and the trade in resins and raw materials, with particular references to factors essential to tariff consideration. Under the general provisions of section 332, title III, part II, Tariff act of 1930.

Synthetic resins and their raw materials A survey of the types and uses of synthetic resins, the organization of the industry, and the trade in resins and raw materials, with particular references to factors essential to tariff consideration. Under the general provisions of section 332, title III, part II, Tariff act of 1930.

by United States Tariff Commission

History of Chemistry, Volume 2 (of 2) From 1850 to 1910

History of Chemistry, Volume 2 (of 2) From 1850 to 1910

by T. E. (Thomas Edward) Thorpe

Coal, and What We Get from It

Coal, and What We Get from It

by Raphael Meldola

Priestley in America, 1794-1804

Priestley in America, 1794-1804

by Edgar Fahs Smith

Handbuch der Pharmakognosie : Zweiter Band. Spezielle Pharmakognosie

Handbuch der Pharmakognosie : Zweiter Band. Spezielle Pharmakognosie

by A. (Alexander) Tschirch

The Dyer's Guide Being a compendium of the art of dyeing linen, cotton, silk, wool, muslin, dresses, furniture, &c. &c.; with the method of scouring wool, bleaching cotton, &c., and directions for ungumming silk, and for whitening and sulphuring silk and wool; and also an introductory epitome of the leading facts in chemistry, as connected with the art of dyeing

The Dyer's Guide Being a compendium of the art of dyeing linen, cotton, silk, wool, muslin, dresses, furniture, &c. &c.; with the method of scouring wool, bleaching cotton, &c., and directions for ungumming silk, and for whitening and sulphuring silk and wool; and also an introductory epitome of the leading facts in chemistry, as connected with the art of dyeing

by Thomas Packer

Scientific American Supplement, No. 803, May 23, 1891

Scientific American Supplement, No. 803, May 23, 1891

by Various Authors

The Chautauquan, Vol. 05, February 1885

The Chautauquan, Vol. 05, February 1885

by Chautauqua Literary and Scientific Circle, Chautauqua Institution

The Story of a Tinder-box

The Story of a Tinder-box

by Charles Meymott Tidy

The Right Honourable Sir Henry Enfield Roscoe P.C., D.C.L., F.R.S. A Biographical Sketch

The Right Honourable Sir Henry Enfield Roscoe P.C., D.C.L., F.R.S. A Biographical Sketch

by T. E. (Thomas Edward) Thorpe

A handbook of laboratory glass-blowing

A handbook of laboratory glass-blowing

by Bernard D. (Bernard Dell) Bolas

General Science

General Science

by Bertha May Clark

History of Phosphorus

History of Phosphorus

by Eduard Farber