Audiobooks narrated by April Doty

UX Skills for Business Strategy: Articulating Impact for Product, User, and Business Outcomes

"Today's design leaders and UX professionals are faced with a growing challenge: How do you choose the right UX skills to meet critical business goals, while proving their value to stakeholders? This book presents your solution, offering a clear, actionable framework for linking UX decisions directly to your company's bottom line. Authors Torrey Podmajersky, Maya Elise Joseph-Goteiner, and Kim Mats Mats give you practical insights and real-world examples to articulate how ninety-nine UX skills make forty-one different business impacts―everything you need to align your design approaches with business outcomes. - Learn to match UX skills to specific business objectives - Uncover which business metrics to track and report when implementing UX strategies - Effectively communicate the value of UX to stakeholders - Prioritize the most impactful UX solutions for your organization - Demonstrate the measurable business outcomes produced by your UX efforts"

Kim Mats Mats, Maya Elise Joseph-Goteiner, Torrey Podmajersky (Author), April Doty (Narrator)

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The Doing Good Model: Activate Your Goodness in a Business

"There is now proof that business and philanthropy form a powerful platform for positive change. Shari Arison has shown this through her leadership in over three decades of philanthropy and fifteen years of running her own global business, the Arison Group. In her previous New York Times bestseller, Activate Your Goodness, Shari revealed the ways doing good enriches the lives of individuals and those around them. Now, in The Doing Good Model, Shari's vision and insights have been applied to the corporate world to illustrate how everyone benefits when companies value people and the planet alongside profit. Learning about the thirteen values within The Doing Good Model will enable business owners to rethink their impact on every level, from the individual, all the way through to our collective well-being. The Doing Good Model is a guide that will enable you to infuse your business with the power of doing good. And more than that, it's a call to action for business owners, leaders, and employees in all industries across the world to become agents for change. Companies of any size can benefit from Shari's vision. Her sustainable values-based business model can easily be introduced and implemented in any organization. It's time to revitalize modern business for the good of humanity. Let The Doing Good Model open your eyes and become a catalyst for corporate transformation."

Shari Arison (Author), April Doty (Narrator)

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Lacey Lassiter Is Not a Lesbian

"Corey Emmons is a rising star. With an appearance in a hit TV show sealing her status as a new queer icon, suddenly, opportunities are flying her way. One of these, however, seems slightly out of place. Lacey Lassiter is a pop sensation. Every aspect of her public image is carefully curated, from her body to her boyfriend to her signature white boots. But when she arrives on the set of her steamy new music video, she's met with an unexpected surprise: thanks to a last-minute mix-up, Corey has been cast to appear as Lacey's love interest, and with no time to find a replacement, they have no choice but to go through with the unexpectedly sapphic shoot. The video's release sends shockwaves through Lacey's fanbase, and soon enough the two find themselves at the center of heated discourse and speculation. Amidst all of this, the two young stars are growing ever closer—but with the world watching and both their careers on the line, how can they hope to figure out what's really between them? While the world debates what happened on camera, can Corey and Lacey take their romance behind the scenes?"

Mabel Ballard (Author), April Doty, Ellie Gossage (Narrator)

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Volcanoes: What Everyone Needs to Know(r)

"With 1350 active volcanoes on Earth and 50-70 erupting annually, this volume delves beneath the surface, explaining what makes these natural forces tick. Volcanoes: What Everyone Needs to Know® guides the listener through one of nature's most fascinating and powerful forces, explaining essential geological concepts critical to understanding how and where volcanoes form before examining their physical structure and associated processes. Through real-world examples-from the explosive history of Mount Vesuvius to the colossal eruption of Yellowstone Supervolcano-Jovanelly uncovers mind-blowing facts about how volcanoes have shaped our planet, impacted the climate, and altered the course of civilizations."

Tamie J. Jovanelly (Author), April Doty (Narrator)

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Everything That Falls

"Mia Voss walked away from a promising competitive climbing career to chase something deeper in the silence of stone and sky. Free soloing brings her the peace she craves despite the danger, the judgment, and the loneliness of summits that seem to scrape the edge of heaven. Alex Kerrigan, a seasoned search and rescue ranger, doesn’t have time for thrill-seekers—especially not ones who climb without ropes. But something about Mia gets under her skin. She's uninhibited, magnetic, and maybe more fractured than she’s letting on. When a stunt turns into a disaster, their lives and hearts collide on the face of Longs Peak. What begins as a rescue becomes a breaking point—for survival, for truth, and for the rare stillness of being known. Everything That Falls is an exhilarating novel of emotional grit, breathtaking risk, and an intimate romance set against the unforgiving beauty of the wild."

Nicole Disney (Author), April Doty (Narrator)

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I'm Gonna Make You Love Me

"Claire Melbourne is a steely newspaper editor who's just lost the biggest scoop of her career, thanks to her naïve intern's mistake. Firing the young Ellie Kirkland for the offense was a no-brainer. But when fate brings the two women together again, Claire finds herself questioning everything she thought she was—especially her cynical, take-no-prisoners approach to life. When she's not breaking stories or breaking in reporters, Claire's one outlet is to lose herself in Motown music and in the seat of a cheerful antique Mustang. But lose herself to the much younger, far-too-nice Ellie? There's no breaking news there. Nope. That's a story that needs to be spiked before it ever sees print. Ellie Kirkland is at loose ends—and not for the first time. Resistant to following the path her parents insist on, she's been trying out careers like she's trying on outfits at Banana Republic. Now that her dream of being a journalist is over, Ellie must begin again. And the woman who crushed that very dream is the very woman who just might hold the key to Ellie's future."

Tracey Richardson (Author), April Doty (Narrator)

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On the Inconvenience of Other People

"In On the Inconvenience of Other People, Lauren Berlant continues to explore our affective engagement with the world. Berlant focuses on the encounter with and the desire for the bother of other people and objects, showing that to be driven toward attachment is to desire to be inconvenienced. Drawing on a range of sources, including Last Tango in Paris, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Claudia Rankine, Christopher Isherwood, Bhanu Kapil, the Occupy movement, and resistance to anti-Black state violence, Berlant poses inconvenience as an affective relation and considers how we might loosen our attachments in ways that allow us to build new forms of life. Collecting strategies for breaking apart a world in need of disturbing, the book's experiments in thought and writing cement Berlant's status as one of the most inventive and influential thinkers of our time."

Lauren Berlant (Author), April Doty (Narrator)

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Fruit Harvesting: Discover Nature's Abundance

"When we harvest fruit seasonally, we're reminded that good things can't be rushed, and that life's offerings are best at their peak. In this sweet guide, learn the fundamentals of year-round fruit picking, including: where, when, and how to look for fruit; the etiquette of gathering on public land; how to put your haul to good use; and much more. Here is a collection of fun, accessible projects, including concocting your own ink or making a delicious fruit leather or syrup. Or, with no planning required, you can simply eat berries straight from the branch on a sunny day. Fruit Harvesting is your permission to savor life's simple pleasures. EASY WAY TO GET OUTSIDE: In our stressful times, people are finding that spending more time outdoors is a great way to escape and unwind. Fruit foraging is an enjoyable pastime that gets you outside, moves your body, and calms your mind. With mindful activities sprinkled throughout, Fruit Harvesting is more than a foraging field guide; it is also an invitation to spend more time in nature and away from screens and tech. Fruit Harvesting is perfect for: fruit lovers and home gardeners; nature enthusiasts, walkers, and hikers; conservationists and environmentalists; and mindfulness practitioners, meditators, and anyone seeking simple practices for stress management."

Sara Bir (Author), April Doty (Narrator)

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8 Keys to Parenting Kids & Teens with ADHD, 2nd Edition: Supporting Your Child's Executive Function

"Build foundational communication, social–emotional, and decision-making skills to foster your child's independence. In this second edition of her bestselling book, ADHD expert Cindy Goldrich offers compassionate, science-backed tools to help parents support their child's growth in patience, communication, emotional regulation, and independence. With fresh insights, expanded strategies, and current research, this update emphasizes the crucial role of executive function, elaborates on important conversations parents should have with their children, and offers thoughts on helping children transition into post–high school life. With approachable action items and prompts, caregivers are guided through eight key concepts: getting educated, creating calm, strengthening connections, cultivating good communication, teaching collaboration, achieving clarity and consistency, setting impactful consequences, and navigating choices. Here parents will discover why traditional discipline often backfires, and learn how to foster the skills kids truly need to succeed—using empathy, collaboration, and practical solutions."

Cindy Goldrich (Author), April Doty (Narrator)

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World Religions All-in-One For Dummies

"World Religions All-In-One For Dummies offers an easy starting point for anyone curious to investigate religious and cultural differences. In terms anyone can understand, this book explains the foundations of major world religions, including Christianity, Judaism, Hinduism, Islam, Buddhism, Mormonism, Catholicism, and Taoism. You can choose the religions you'd like to focus on or hear about them all. You'll learn about beliefs and practices specific to each, develop an understanding of how religion affects people's lives, and become a more informed global citizen. Awareness of different religions and how they function in society helps people develop tolerance and respect for others. World religion is also a fascinating topic, and you'll enjoy expanding your mind with this fun Dummies guide. ● Get an overview of the history, beliefs, and practices of the world's major religions ● Understand the similarities and differences between different sects of each religion ● Expand your horizons and go beyond the common misconceptions and myths about religion ● Gain a better understanding of peers, neighbors, coworkers, and friends of different faiths"

The Experts at Dummies (Author), April Doty (Narrator)

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HBR's 10 Must Reads on Leading with Purpose: (featuring 'Creating a Purpose-Driven Organization' by Robert E. Quinn and Anjan V. Thakor)

"Make work meaningful—and unleash your organization's full potential. If you read (or listen to) nothing else on leading with purpose, listen to this book. We've combed through hundreds of Harvard Business Review articles and selected the most important ones to help you define, communicate, and fulfill your organization's purpose—and deliver results. This book will inspire you to connect the work to the 'why'; bring people together in uncertain times; attract—and retain—the right talent; boost engagement, performance, and commitment; achieve mission-driven growth; and create value for your business and society. This collection of articles includes 'Put Purpose at the Core of Your Strategy,' by Thomas W. Malnight, Ivy Buche, and Charles Dhanaraj; 'What's the Purpose of Your Purpose?,' by Jonathan Knowles, B. Tom Hunsaker, Hannah Grove, and Alison James; 'Creating a Purpose-Driven Organization,' by Robert E. Quinn and Anjan V. Thakor; 'How Customers Can Rally Your Troops,' by Adam Grant; 'The Dual-Purpose Playbook,' by Julie Battilana, Anne-Claire Pache, Metin Sengul, and Marissa Kimsey; 'The New CEO Activists,' by Aaron K. Chatterji and Michael W. Toffel; and more."

Adam Grant, Harvard Business Review, Julie Battilana, Michael E. Porter, Ranjay Gulati (Author), April Doty, Kyle Snyder (Narrator)

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Navigating Life with Multiple Sclerosis: Second Edition

"Multiple sclerosis (MS) causes a myriad of physical, cognitive, and emotional symptoms that impact function and quality of life for those with the disease and those providing care. Navigating Life with Multiple Sclerosis is a practical guide for meeting the challenges of this life-long, unpredictable disease. This insightful guide offers a detailed description of the essential components of comprehensive MS care, from disease and symptom management, rehabilitation to enhance function, safety, and independence, social and emotional support, and attention to overall health and wellness for both patients and caregivers. Each chapter offers solutions and guidance based upon the authors' interdisciplinary perspectives and years of clinical and research experience. The person with MS is the center of the care team and this book provides guidance for communicating effectively with healthcare providers, participating comfortably in shared decision making, and advocating confidently for personal healthcare needs and priorities."

Barbara S. Giesser MD FAAN FANA, Kathleen Costello MS CRNP MSCN, Rosalind Kalb PhD CHC (Author), April Doty (Narrator)

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Audiobooks Narrated by April Doty

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