Audiobooks narrated by Barry Abrams

America Tees Off: True Tales of Golf's Rich History

"In 1887 a linen salesman from New York City visited the Old Course at St. Andrews, Scotland, considered to be the oldest golf course in the world. While there, he visited the shop of golf legend Old Tom Morris. Soon after his return home, this purchase triggered a golf explosion that would soon see America not only take up the game but also take it over. America Tees Off tracks golf's impact on the country and the game since this historic purchase, with dozens of wide-ranging stories from when the game first took hold in the United States to the present day. These stories cover both the great amateur and professional players, as well as the golf adventures of average players and the not-so-average, like U.S. presidents, athletes in other sports, Hollywood stars, and the mega-wealthy. You'll hear about what was thought to be a highly questionable land purchase in the Sandhills of North Carolina in 1895 that led to the golf mecca of Pinehurst, how Babe Didrikson Zaharias’s husband used his cigar to give her assistance during tournament play, and how the scientist who worked on the atomic bomb at Los Alamos helped President Eisenhower improve his game. These lesser-known, behind-the-scenes true stories will entertain and inform the most serious golf enthusiasts as well as those just getting into the sport's colorful history."

David Sowell (Author), Barry Abrams (Narrator)

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The Mystery of the Tabernacle: Ancient Secrets for Experiencing the Divine Presence

"Why does it sometimes feel like God is distant—even when we're doing 'all the right things'? Could it be that modern faith has traded true worship for comfort, leaving us spiritually dry and disconnected? In this eye-opening book, Rabbi Kirt A. Schneider reveals how the ancient design of the Tabernacle isn't just biblical history—it's a divine invitation to draw near to God today. Through powerful teaching and personal insight, Rabbi Schneider shows how every element of the Tabernacle—from the bronze altar to the holy of holies—foreshadows the redemptive work of Jesus (Yeshua) and offers a roadmap to deeper intimacy with God. With vivid imagery and prophetic insight, this book will also explore: - The five key sacrifices offered in the Tabernacle and Temple—and what they reveal about worship and surrender today. - The sacred garments of the high priest and how they point to our identity as a priest of God through Christ. - How to break free from self-focused religion and make God the true center of our lives. Whether seasoned believers or new to the faith, this book will open listeners' eyes to the hidden treasures of the Old Testament and awaken a fresh passion for God's presence."

Rabbi Kirt A. Schneider (Author), Barry Abrams (Narrator)

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Judeophobia: A History

"Throughout the history of the Western world, Jews have suffered various forms of exclusion, stigmatization, and discrimination that have forced them always to be aware of their particular situation. The Jews became a community under siege and, as Shlomo Sand argues, Judaism was shaped by the hostile gaze of Christian civilization. While the forms of hostility endured by the Jews have varied over the centuries, it is impossible to understand twentieth century anti-Judaism, or Jewish identity itself, without taking account of the sediments of mental hatred, fueled by religious belief, which have survived the passage of time. While antisemitism is the term commonly used today, Sand prefers 'Judeophobia', which predates the appearance of 'antisemitism' and is more precise. Looking back over the centuries, he seeks to identify some of the stages in the age-old, incandescent hatred of the Jews and tries to understand what remains today of this trenchant hostility. He also questions whether Zionism, born as a distressed response to modern Judeophobia, has ended up mirroring it. To what extent has Zionism inherited the ideological foundations that have always been characteristic of the persecutors of the Jews? This history of anti-Jewish hatred will be of interest to anyone concerned with one of the most insidious and persistent features of Western civilization."

Shlomo Sand (Author), Barry Abrams (Narrator)

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The Lions Finally Roar: The Detroit Lions and the Road to Redemption in the NFL

"On November 22, 1963, William Clay Ford, the youngest grandson of auto pioneer Henry Ford, made a successful bid to buy the Detroit Lions of the National Football League for the unheard-of sum of $6 million. As Ford and his entourage settled down to a celebratory luncheon, their waitress delivered the news that President John F. Kennedy had been shot dead in Dallas. 'Born under a bad sign' is how Bill Ford's ownership of the Lions began. After a decade of supremacy, Ford led the team on a half-century slog of mediocrity, the fruit of his mercurial nature and undying loyalty to the wrong people. But the tide is finally turning. The Lions Finally Roar culminates with the team's recent turnaround and playoff run under the stewardship of Bill Ford's daughter, Sheila Ford Hamp. The Lions Finally Roar is about much more than football. It explores the American class system, the linked histories of Detroit and its auto and music industries, the city's changing racial dynamics, the rising power of television, and how all of it played into the NFL's transformation from a fall sport into the multi-billion dollar, year-round entertainment behemoth that is a cornerstone of American popular culture."

Bill Morris (Author), Barry Abrams (Narrator)

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The Talmud For Dummies

"Unlock the wisdom, guidance, and spiritual insight of the Talmud The Talmud For Dummies introduces you to the Jewish guidebook on life and overall cornerstone text of Judaism, the Talmud. This easy-to-understand book makes the Talmud's sixty-three volumes approachable, so you can deepen your understanding of Jewish teachings. You'll learn about what the Talmud is, get guidance on how to approach Talmud study, and find direction on how to apply the wisdom of the Talmud in your personal and spiritual life. - Hear the fascinating history of the Talmud and the key figures who shaped it - Get advice on how to study the Talmud and uncover its spiritual teachings - Apply Talmudic wisdom to everyday life, including marriage, divorce, kosher practices, prayers, and even humor - Become well versed in the law of Rabbinic Judaism The Talmud For Dummies is your go-to resource for anyone who wants to study the Talmud, including complete beginners and those looking to brush up their knowledge. Discover the timeless teachings of this profound and influential book with The Talmud For Dummies at your side."

Arthur Kurzweil (Author), Barry Abrams (Narrator)

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A Garden of Pomegranates: Skrying on the Tree of Life

"The third edition of Israel Regardie's A Garden of Pomegranates is now better than ever, thanks to the extensive annotations and new material by Chic Cicero and Sandra Tabatha Cicero. Their work has made A Garden of Pomegranates easier to understand, more complete, and up to date. It now includes never-before-published information from two Senior Adepts of the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn. The Qabalah is the ancient system of Hebrew mysticism that is the foundation of Western magical and esoteric studies. Its primary symbol is the Tree of Life, a diagram that can aid in the study of the nature of the Universe, the essence of God, and the human mind, spirit, and soul. When Israel Regardie wrote A Garden of Pomegranates in 1932, he designed it to be a simple yet comprehensive guidebook outlining the complex system of the Qabalah and providing a key to its symbolism. Since then, it has achieved the status of a classic among texts on the Qabalah. The full annotations, critical commentary, and explanatory notes now make this book the ultimate single resource on the subject. The new material, including pathworkings, exercises, daily affirmations, rituals, meditations, and more, not only complement the original, full text included in this edition, but also make A Garden of Pomegranates indispensable for modern magicians."

Israel Regardie (Author), Barry Abrams (Narrator)

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Decoding the Torah: Applying Ancient Wisdom in a Modern World

"In Decoding the Torah: Ancient Wisdom for a Modern World, Rabbi Kirt A. Schneider reveals the timeless relevance of Old Testament laws for today's believers. After listening to this groundbreaking book, you will discover how to apply the ancient laws of the Torah to your modern-day walk with Christ. Unlocking hidden biblical mysteries from Genesis to Deuteronomy, Rabbi Schneider unpacks the historical context of these commandments, showing how they were understood by the ancient Israelites and revealing their spiritual significance for believers today. This book isn't about legalistic observance but about uncovering deeper spiritual truths that transform daily life. Decoding the Torah is the book you never knew you needed—until you listen to it. There has never been a book quite like this. If you're seeking a practical and insightful guide to understanding the Torah's commandments, this book is for you. It will not only help you walk confidently as a follower of Christ but also deepen your ability to glorify God. In a world filled with mixed messages and half-truths, Decoding the Torah offers the spiritual clarity needed to stay on the narrow path."

Rabbi Kirt A. Schneider (Author), Barry Abrams (Narrator)

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Moses Maimonides: A Very Short Introduction

"This Very Short Introduction to Moses Maimonides surveys his many intellectual, literary, and professional ventures. Born in Islamic Cordoba, he ultimately settled in Cairo, where he served as jurist and civic leader and a highly esteemed physician with responsibilities at the Fatimid and Ayyubid courts, even as he deepened his philosophical-theological pursuits. He moved seamlessly between specialized, private, and public Jewish and Muslim spheres. His written works traverse multiple disciplines, employ several literary genres, and address various elite and popular audiences. This book organizes Maimonides's thinking and writings thematically and puts his works into dialogue with one another. It proposes that the key to engaging Maimonides on his own terms is to understand he applied a rationalist's regimen characteristic of his scientific research and practice of medicine to all of his life's work: he observed and studied a problem, diagnosed it, and then prescribed a remedy for it whether the concern was physical, metaphysical, spiritual, intellectual, or social in nature. His Arabic and Hebrew contributions to each of his fields of inquiry were translated and disseminated far and wide and found a prominent place among religious and scientific intellectuals in the Latin West and throughout the Jewish and Islamic worlds."

Ross Brann (Author), Barry Abrams (Narrator)

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Meaningful Economics: Making the Science of Prosperity More Human

"Economics has a problem—the discipline cannot distinguish the causes of human action from the consequences of human action. Economists deal with matters of fact, not with feelings and morals. They model representations of optimal agents, not flesh-and-blood human beings in ordinary life. In Meaningful Economics, Bart J. Wilson challenges economics to directly engage human beings as we really are, not as economists ideally assume. Wilson argues that economic science is as much about purposes and human values as it is about incentives. Moreover, he shows how the outcomes of our decisions (costs and benefits) and the origins of our decisions (motives and goals) can be understood in an integrated way. Over the course of the book, Wilson develops a framework that connects the origins of human action to the outcomes of human action, explaining human conduct with causes and effects. He then shows how three basic principles of economics—trade, specialization, and property—require meaning, values, and purpose. With a fresh perspective and a novel theoretical framework that bridges economics and ethics, Meaningful Economics explains the roots of human conduct and its economic effects by grounding a science of economics in the moral sentiments that prompt human beings to act."

Bart J. Wilson (Author), Barry Abrams (Narrator)

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Human-Centered AI

"Researchers, developers, business leaders, policy makers, and others are expanding the technology-centered scope of artificial intelligence (AI) to include human-centered AI (HCAI) ways of thinking. This expansion from an algorithm-focused view to embrace a human-centered perspective can shape the future of technology to better serve human needs. The remarkable progress in algorithms for machine and deep learning have opened the doors to new opportunities, and some dark possibilities. However, as many technology companies and thought leaders have said, the goal is not to replace people, but to empower them by making design choices that give humans control over technology. In Human-Centered AI, Professor Ben Shneiderman aims to produce an optimistic, realistic, guide to how artificial intelligence can be used to augment and enhance humans' lives. This project bridges the gap between ethical considerations and practical realities to make successful, reliable systems. Digital cameras, communications services, and navigation apps are just the beginning. Shneiderman shows how future applications will support health and wellness, improve education, accelerate business, and connect people in reliable, safe, and trustworthy ways that respect human values, rights, justice, and dignity."

Ben Shneiderman (Author), Barry Abrams (Narrator)

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Antisemitism in the End Times: How the Rise of the World's Oldest Hatred Is Paving the Way for Messiah's Return

"Find Hope in the Fight Against the Longest Hatred As inflammatory rhetoric and unprovoked violence against Jews surge worldwide, Christians are faced with significant questions: What is next on God’s agenda for His people of promise? And how can we, as friends of the Jewish people and of Israel, fight against this rising hatred? Antisemitism in the End Times provides a roadmap for Christians seeking to understand and confront this age-old prejudice. As this longstanding hatred takes on its most insidious and lethal form yet, antisemitism expert Olivier Melnick provides compelling insights to help you - understand antisemitism’s many iterations throughout Scripture, history, and culture - replace false narratives about the Jewish people and Israel with historical and biblical truth - become an ally in the fight against the dangerous new face of end-times antisemitism As your awareness of antisemitism’s pervasiveness grows, you will be equipped and mobilized to fight boldly against it, to build bridges with the Jewish people, and to introduce as many as possible to saving faith in Messiah Jesus."

Olivier J. Melnick (Author), Barry Abrams (Narrator)

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Embracing Exile: The Case for Jewish Diaspora

"Jewish people have always wandered. According to their origin story, they wandered from Ur of Chaldees to Canaan, then Egypt, and then back to Canaan. From there, they were exiled to Babylon, where they lived for centuries. They also settled in Persia, Egypt, Morocco, Spain, Italy, Turkey, Poland, Ukraine, England, and the United States, among other places. Diaspora became normal to Jews, and though they may have hoped for a return to their 'Promised Land' at the 'End of Days,' they made sense of their many homes, defending diaspora as the realm where Jewish life could grow and they could fulfill their obligations to God. Embracing Exile analyzes biblical and rabbinic texts, philosophical treatises, studies of Kabbalah, Hasidism, and a multiplicity of modern expressions. It offers revised readings of the Bible's book of Esther, a survey of Talmudic treatments of exile, an in-depth analysis of the thought of the Maharal of Prague, as well as the work of Philip Roth, among other modern authors. David Kraemer shows that Diaspora Jews through the ages insisted that God joined them in their exiles and that, as citizens of the world, Jews could only live throughout the world. The result is a convincing assertion that lament has not been the most common Jewish response to diaspora and that Zionism is not the natural outcome of either Jewish ideology or history."

David Kraemer (Author), Barry Abrams (Narrator)

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Audiobooks Narrated by Barry Abrams

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