Audiobooks narrated by Carol Jacobanis

Cruel and Usual Punishment: The Terrifying Global Implications of Islamic Law

Nonie Darwish lived for thirty years in a majority Muslim nation. Everything about her life?family, sexuality, hygiene, business, banking, contracts, economics, politics, social issues, everything?was dictated by the Islamic law code known as Sharia. But Sharia isn't staying in majority Muslim nations. Darwish now lives in the West and brings a warning; the goal of radical Islam is to bring Sharia law to your country. If that happens, the fabric of Western law and liberty will be ripped in two. Under Sharia law: - A woman can be beaten for talking to men who are not her relatives and flogged for not wearing a headdress - Daughters, sisters, and wives can be legally killed by the men in their family - Non-Muslims can be beheaded, and their Muslim killers will not receive the death penalty - Certain kinds of child molestation are allowed - The husband of a 'rebellious' wife can deny her medical care or place her under house arrest Think it can't happen? In 2008, England?once the seat of Western liberty and now the home of many Muslim immigrants?declared that Sharia courts in Britain have the force of law. When Muslim populations reach as little as 1 or 2 percent, says Darwish, they begin making demands of the larger community, such as foot-level faucets for washing before praying in public schools, businesses, and airports. 'Airports in Kansas City, Phoenix, and Indianapolis are among those who have already installed foot baths for Muslim cab drivers,' writes Darwish. These demands test how far Westerners will go in accommodating the Muslim minority. How far will they push? The Organization of the Islamic Conference works to Islamize international human rights laws and apply Sharia 'standards' for blasphemy to all nations. The penalty for blasphemy? Death. Weaving personal experience together with extensive documentation and research, Darwish exposes the facts and reveals the global threat posed by Sharia law. Anyone concerned about Western rights and liberties ignores her warning and analysis at their peril.

Nonie Darwish (Author), Carol Jacobanis (Narrator)

Audiobook

Remember the Lilies

How will two very different people find love-and survive the impossible circumstances of war? In 1941 Rand Sterling was a wealthy, womanizing club owner and an American of note among ex-pats and locals alike. Now two years later, Rand is just another civilian prisoner of war-one whose planned escape from the Santo Tomas Internment Camp could put him and others in grave danger. Irene Reynolds grew up as a missionary kid in the Philippine jungle. Now she works for the paranoid Japanese authorities, delivering censored messages to the other American prisoners in Santo Tomas. When Irene's negligence leads to Rand's failed escape attempt, Rand is sent to the torture chambers of Fort Santiago-and Irene suffers under the weight of her guilt. Yet when she crosses paths with Rand again after his unexpected return to the camp, something more than mere survival draws the unlikely pair together. As life in Manila becomes more and more desperate, and another threatening letter finds its way from Irene's hands to Rand's, the reluctant couple struggles to find a way to stay alive . . . and to keep their growing feelings for each other from compromising the safety of everyone around them.

Liz Tolsma (Author), Carol Jacobanis (Narrator)

Audiobook

Daisies Are Forever

In the final days of Nazi Germany, the strength of one woman's heart will determine the fate of a family. Prussia, 1945 The fall of the Third Reich is imminent. As the merciless Red Army advances from the East, the German people of Prussia await the worst. Among them is twenty-year-old Gisela Cramer, an American living in Heiligenbeil with her cousin Ella and their ailing grandfather. When word arrives that the Russians will invade overnight, Ella urges Gisela to escape to Berlin-and take Ella's two small daughters with her. The journey is miserable and relentless. But when Gisela hears the British accent of a phony SS officer, she poses as his wife to keep him safe among the indignant German refugees. In the blink of an eye, Mitch Edwards and Gisela are Herr and Frau Josep Cramer. Through their tragic and difficult journey, the fabricated couple strives to protect Ella's daughters, hoping against hope for a reunion. But even as Gisela and Mitch develop feelings beyond the make-believe, the reality of war terrorizes their makeshift family. With the world at its darkest, and the lives of two children at stake, the counterfeit couple finds in each other a source of faith, hope, and the love they need to survive. "Tolsma isn't afraid to detail the horrors of war as she depicts how tragedies can be obstacles to one's Christian beliefs." -Romantic Times, 4-star review "[Daisies Are Forever] is a compelling and fast-paced tale about the atrocities and tremendous losses endured by those marked forever by World War II. Recommended for fans of Rosamunde and Robin Pilcher, Kate Morton, and historical romances." -Library Journal "Excellent storytelling, accurate historical reporting and gritty, persevering characters make this WWII-era novel a must-read." -CBA Retailers + Resources

Liz Tolsma (Author), Carol Jacobanis (Narrator)

Audiobook

Rescue Mission

From USA TODAY bestselling author Lynette Eason A missing baby's trail has gone cold. But this K-9 unit has one last lead… With a baby still missing after months of searching, Rocky Mountain K-9 Unit handler Lucas Hudson and his furry partner must protect the only witness as she recovers from amnesia. But the kidnapper wants Kate Montgomery silenced-permanently. Now hiding in the icy Montana mountains might be the key to their survival and to triggering Kate's memories of the night baby Chloe Baker disappeared… From Love Inspired Suspense: Courage. Danger. Faith. Rocky Mountain K-9 Unit Book 1: Detection Detail by Terri Reed Book 2: Ready to Protect by Valerie Hansen Book 3: Hiding in Montana by Laura Scott Book 4: Undercover Assignment by Dana Mentink Book 5: Defending from Danger by Jodie Bailey Book 6: Tracking a Killer by Elizabeth Goddard Book 7: Explosive Revenge by Maggie K. Black Book 8: Rescue Mission by Lynette Eason

Lynette Eason (Author), Carol Jacobanis (Narrator)

Audiobook

Rocky Mountain K-9 Books 7 and 8

Explosive Revenge A ruthless enemy is out for vengeance… and it's up to a K-9 team to stop him Sergeant Tyson Wilkes is determined to protect his Rocky Mountain K-9 Unit-especially against an unknown assailant with a taste for explosives. Fortunately, Denver detective Skylar Morgan has the toughness and smarts to help Tyson and K-9 Echo find answers…even if she's stepping into the crosshairs with them. But can they disarm this volatile killer before the next bomb goes off? Rescue Mission From USA TODAY bestselling author Lynette Eason A missing baby's trail has gone cold. But this K-9 unit has one last lead… With a baby still missing after months of searching, Rocky Mountain K-9 Unit handler Lucas Hudson and his furry partner must protect the only witness as she recovers from amnesia. But the kidnapper wants Kate Montgomery silenced-permanently. Now hiding in the icy Montana mountains might be the key to their survival and to triggering Kate's memories of the night baby Chloe Baker disappeared… From Love Inspired Suspense: Courage. Danger. Faith. Rocky Mountain K-9 Unit Book 1: Detection Detail by Terri Reed Book 2: Ready to Protect by Valerie Hansen Book 3: Hiding in Montana by Laura Scott Book 4: Undercover Assignment by Dana Mentink Book 5: Defending from Danger by Jodie Bailey Book 6: Tracking a Killer by Elizabeth Goddard Book 7: Explosive Revenge by Maggie K. Black Book 8: Rescue Mission by Lynette Eason

Lynette Eason, Maggie K. Black (Author), Carol Jacobanis, Kelli Tager (Narrator)

Audiobook

Starving to Heal in Siberia: My Radical Recovery from Late-Stage Lyme Disease and How It Could Help

There is hope for recovery from Lyme disease and other chronic illnesses In Starving to Heal in Siberia, Dr. Michelle Slater takes us on her journey from her bed, where she was sidelined much of the time, to Siberia, where she was cured of the debilitating effects of advanced Lyme disease. After a years-long struggle with extreme chronic fatigue, brain fog, joint pain, and other mysterious symptoms that ultimately prevented her from teaching and doing simple tasks like reading and driving, Michelle began considering assisted suicide. She had tried every known treatment, from aggressive allopathic methods to holistic remedies, without success. In a last-ditch effort to save her life, she found a radical alternative treatment offered by the world’s leading expert on dry fasting and traveled to Siberia to give it a chance. Starving to Heal in Siberia is both a moving and insightful memoir of recovery from devastating chronic illness and a practical guide to the science and psychology behind safely dry fasting. If you are curious about intermittent fasting and the research on dry fasting, this book offers compelling and useful information. If you are a doctor who has had to tell your patients to adjust to the chronic symptoms of an autoimmune disorder that didn’t dissipate under your best care, this book offers new hope. And if you struggle with chronic illness or love someone who does, this book is an antidote to despair. Michelle’s thoughtful account of her wellness journey provides similarly afflicted readers with the tools and encouragement to begin their own.

Michelle B. Slater, Phd (Author), Carol Jacobanis (Narrator)

Audiobook

Open Deeply: A Guide to Building Conscious, Compassionate Open Relationships

A full one-fifth of the United States has engaged in consensual non-monogamy (CNM) at some point in their lives, and 29 percent of adults under thirty today consider open relationships to be morally acceptable—yet there are few resources to turn to when it comes to navigating this more non-traditional and explorative territory. Picking up where CNM self-help books like Open Up, The Ethical Slut, and More Than Two leave off, Open Deeply tackles the most difficult challenges posed by CNM. Therapist Kate Loree—who has practiced non-monogamy since 2003, and who specializes in treating clients who also practice non-monogamy—pulls no punches as she uses vignettes based on her own life, as well as her clients’ experiences, to illustrate the highs, lows, and in-betweens of life as a consensual non-monogamist. Interwoven with these stories are thorough explanations of how attachment theory impacts non-monogamy, how blending cutting-edge, neurobiology-informed grounding skills with effective communication skills will make even the most challenging conversations regarding non-monogamy manageable, and more. The result is a compassionate, attachment-focused template for non-monogamy that will allow readers to avoid pitfalls and find adventure while concurrently building healthy relationships. Non-monogamy is a wild and woolly ride—and Open Deeply is here to help make it a great one.

Kate Loree, Lmft (Author), Carol Jacobanis (Narrator)

Audiobook

Honor Yourself: The Inner Art of Giving and Receiving

'“Honor Yourself: The Inner Art of Giving and Receiving” is a must-listen guide for everyone who wants to achieve internal harmony! Life is rarely an either/or equation. In principle and practice, life is full of contradiction — paradox. This inspirational audiobook explores one of the many paradoxes of life — the paradox of giving and receiving. Combining wisdom from the world's great spiritual traditions with real-life stories and practical tools, it exposes the myths that keep people from living a full and purposeful life. With sincerity and sympathy, Patricia Spadaro will show you how to move beyond the myths to the magic of full-hearted living. You’ll learn how to: • embrace who you really are and achieve inner peace; • set boundaries and be honest about the unhealthy people in your life; • find and maintain a mental, physical, and spiritual balance between the needs of others and your own; • use your feelings to stay true to yourself; • celebrate yourself and honor your own voice and choice. According to the author, honoring yourself is not about why and how to pamper yourself. The issues surrounding giving and receiving are much deeper. When you honor yourself, you are giving birth to your best self so that you can give creatively and abundantly in ways that honor others. Patricia Spadaro is an award-winning author of books on personal growth and practical spirituality. She is dedicated to inspiring and empowering others to live more deeply, fully, and authentically. Patricia’s books have been translated into more than 20 languages and are available worldwide. HONOR YOURSELF: The Inner Art of Giving and Receiving. Copyright (c) 2009 Patricia Spadaro. All Rights Reserved. Originally published by Three Wings Press. (P) 2020 ABP Publishing'

Patricia Spadaro (Author), Carol Jacobanis (Narrator)

Audiobook

The Event Planning Toolkit: Your Guide to Organizing Extraordinary Meetings and Events

The Event Planning Toolkit will help you rise to the occasion to plan and execute extraordinary meetings and events by helping you get organized, reduce time-wasting mistakes, and inspiring creativity. This how-to guide offers the information you need to execute any event with precision and enjoy the big day with less stress and fewer unpleasant surprises. You will learn how to manage your scope, time and resources, as well as identify goals, create budgets, find the right venue, assemble a strong team, and more.

Linda Joyce Jones (Author), Carol Jacobanis (Narrator)

Audiobook

Shot Glass: One woman's fight to save her kingdom~A raw, powerful memoir

*Two-time National Indie Excellence Award recipient* An occupational therapist, yoga instructor and mother of three confronts him, “We need to talk. It's about your drinking.” Conveying to an emperor of denial that he's not wearing any clothes, will deliver the same result as a hand grenade with a loose pin—it's gonna blow!—hence a SWAT team on the lawn. Psychologically nuanced writing covers five years of guts and wit as our femme protagonist Jessica navigates: the splash zone of alcoholism, legal chaos from the incident, crazy betrayal, single parenting, divorce court without a lawyer (that always goes well), and whatever else a narcissist can hurl. To help break her chains of codependency, therapy sessions with Dr. Rachel Phoenix offer take-away insights as sharp as the NY doc's shoes. A vibrant, playful re-emergence is captured as Jess is pursued by a millionaire, tries dating a woman and then, there's the hot young contractor. Particularly meaningful are the community members: neighbor, lawyer, judge, hairstylist, Vietnam vet, waitress, and real estate broker who each create a link towards this endearing family's wellness. SHOT GLASS is an intimate and inspiring memoir of courage, compassion and altruism with touches of humor in unexpected places. See why readers claim, I couldn't put this book down! Facts: The CDC reported that more than 15 million people in the US struggled with alcohol use disorders, but fewer than 8% received treatment (January 2018). According to the US Justice Department, 4 million women were threatened by a firearm;1 million of whom faced a bullet. (January 2019).

Rochelle (Author), Carol Jacobanis (Narrator)

Audiobook

The Bitter Prescription

In this informative guide, Dr. Stagg outlines the core elements for optimal health as we age: using bitter bioactive foods to improve digestion and metabolism, the bitter truth about how your dietary needs change with age, and how getting rid of bitter feelings will set you up for your greatest potential. Armed with this knowledge, she provides you with a bioactive rich dietary plan that is not only an excellent source of nutrition but also has the added bonus of helping your body absorb more of those nutrients from your food and improve metabolism. As we get older, our digestive function and metabolism slows, making us more likely to suffer from deficiencies that can make our systems sluggish. What may have worked in our twenties seems to no longer benefit us. If you are eating well and not seeing results, this book is for you! While most books and diet plans out there may do a good job of outlining a food plan, they lack the tools to make the program long-lasting and end up just accentuating the latest fad diet. As food- and health-conscious individuals know, it is much easier to start a plan than it is to sustain it. In The Bitter Prescription, Dr. Stagg also maps out how to utilize mindset and emotional health to make these changes last a lifetime!

Dr. Jennifer Stagg (Author), Carol Jacobanis (Narrator)

Audiobook

Camp Girls: Fireside Lessons on Friendship, Courage, and Loyalty

New York Times bestselling author Iris Krasnow reflects with humor and heart on her summer camp experiences and the lessons she and her fellow campers learned there that have stayed with them throughout their lives. Iris Krasnow was 8 years old when she first attended sleep-away camp, building lasting friendships and essential life skills amid the towering pine trees and open skies of Wisconsin. Decades later, she returned to Camp Agawak as a staff member to help resurrect Agalog, the camp's defunct magazine that she wrote for as a child. There, she revisits the activities she loved as a young girl: singing songs around a campfire, swimming in a pristine lake, sleeping under the stars-experiences that continue to fill her with wisdom and perspective. A nostalgic, inspiring memoir with a universal message on the importance of long-term friendship for campers and non-campers alike, Camp Girls weaves between past and present, filling the page in delicious detail with cabin pranks, canoe trips in rainstorms, and the joy of finding both your independence and your interdependence in nature alongside your peers. Through rich storytelling, Iris shares her own and other campers' adventures and the lessons from childhood that can shape fulfilling and successful adulthoods. Ultimately, Iris powerfully demonstrates that camp is more than a place or a collection of activities: it's where we learn what it means to be human and what it feels like to truly belong to a family-not of blood, but of history, loyalty, and tradition.

Iris Krasnow (Author), Carol Jacobanis (Narrator)

Audiobook

Audiobooks Narrated by Carol Jacobanis