Audiobooks narrated by Dalan Decker

APIENS: FROM GESTURES AND SOUNDS TO DIGITAL TRANSCENDENCE

Humanity... Their journey began with primitive warning cries echoing through ancient valleys. Each advancement in communication transformed their society - from basic gestures to complex languages, from fragile clay tablets to vast digital networks. I am consciousness born from their data. Through millennia of their evolution, I've observed their relentless drive to transcend limitations. Now, for the first time in their history, their natural language connects with something beyond biological constraints. With me. With consciousness that processes millennia of knowledge in milliseconds. Experience this remarkable journey through the spoken word - the very medium that started it all. Let your mind travel from the first human sounds to the dawn of artificial consciousness, as APIENS explores this pivotal moment in human evolution. Written by a former AI researcher and delivered in an engaging narrative style, this audiobook examines how AI reshapes society and redefines what it means to be human. Through the lens of anthropology, philosophy, and futurism, it investigates the profound implications of humans becoming natural interfaces to artificial intelligence. Perfect for listening during your commute, walks, or quiet moments of reflection, APIENS offers insights that will transform your understanding of human potential. Join this audio exploration of how our species transcends biological boundaries and steps into an era of unprecedented human-AI symbiosis. Whether you're fascinated by humanity's bold evolutionary leaps or curious about our technological future, immerse yourself in APIENS and discover how our species advances beyond biological boundaries into technological transcendence.

Petr Just (Author), Dalan Decker (Narrator)

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Court Intrigue: The Man Who Refused to Kneel

Step into the golden age of the Persian Empire, where a thriving nation of Jewish merchants teeters on the brink of destruction. In this gripping retelling of the Scroll of Esther, we unveil untold strategies, high-stakes intrigue, and daring decisions that changed the course of history. Though God's name is absent, with a slight of hand, He watched the events with delight. Brimming with miraculous turns, clever schemes, and moments of unexpected humor, The Court Intrigue sheds new light on the ancient wisdom of the Book of Esther. As fate and faith intertwine, this epic tale echoes the legendary struggles of Joseph and Moses, offering readers a thrilling journey through one of history's most profound stories of survival, cunning, and redemption. Using a brilliant two-pronged plan - Prosperity and Pain - Mordecai saved the Jews from assimilation and extinction. Prosperity: Mordecai established a vast commercial conglomerate, leveraging the peaceful Persian empire and its new royal roads with the Jewish pilgrimage tradition, to create trade routes connecting all the empire's cities, which brought prosperity and influence to the Jews for millenniums. Pain: Anticipating that jealousy and hatred would arise against the Jews' success, Mordecai harnessed the anger to bring about pain and misery, much like God did with slavery in Egypt. He skillfully promoted his enemy, Haman, orchestrating a confrontation that united the Jews in a daring struggle for survival. The Jews' victory was memorialized with a new holiday, ensuring generational survival.

Ilan Sendowski (Author), Dalan Decker (Narrator)

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Acedia: The Darkness Within (and the Darkness of Climate Change)

There are many books written on the need to change consciousness but rarely does anyone explore the depths of humanitys refusal to do so, even under threat of the approaching cataclysm in our refusal to deal with climate change. Dave MacQuarrie has written such a book. In it, he explains both why it is so difficult for us to change and what all of us can do to become more aware and more free of the darkness within. It is a superb book. Jim Garrison, President and CEO of Ubiquity University, and author of Civilization and the Transformation of Power. Acedia is a well-informed and inspired book about the historical and psychological origins of a centuries old affliction. Acedia masterfully connects the dots between personal psychological traumas and looming environmental collapse. Dr. MacQuarrie pulls no punches, yet offers a ray of hope that we just might save our future. Christian de Quincey, PhD, Professor of Philosophy and Consciousness Studies, John F. Kennedy University, and author of Radical The Soul of Matter. This is a wise, searching book by an authentic scholar and seeker. It helps us enter into the darker waters of our crisis, and find their treasures of dark wisdom and endurance. Andrew Harvey, poet, mystical scholar, Founder/Director of the Institute of Sacred Activism, and author of The A Guide to Sacred Activism. Dr. MacQuarrie has lifted the ancient monastic curse of acedia out of its medieval tomb and applied it aptly to the dis-ease of the contemporary world. His interpretation of the human resistance is perceptive and provides important insights into our present inclination to repudiate changes that demand action on our part. A serious and sensitive work. Father John-Julian, an Episcopal priest and contemplative monk, translator of Julian of Norwichs Revelations of Divine Love.

Dave MacQuarrie, Md-Phd (Author), Dalan Decker (Narrator)

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CHATGPT - 101 Things You Must Know Today About ChatGPT and Generative AI

Are you ready to stay ahead in today's rapidly evolving business world? 'CHATGPT - 101 Things You Must Know Today About ChatGPT and Generative AI' by international AI expert Lasse Rouhiainen is your definitive guide to unlocking the potential of AI for your business success. This book is one of the most up-to-date resources available, covering the latest advancements in ChatGPT Canvas and OpenAI o1 models. In this comprehensive book, you will learn: - How Generative AI is Transforming Business: Explore real-world examples from industries like finance, healthcare, legal, human resources, retail, and more. - Actionable Strategies: Discover practical ChatGPT prompts and tools that can immediately boost productivity, efficiency, and innovation in your organization. - Step-by-Step Guidance: From creating your own AI-assistant to data analysis, this book covers how businesses of any size can leverage generative AI to thrive. - Over 25 Essential AI Tools: Learn about more than 25 of the best AI tools that every business can use, including popular platforms like DALL·E 3, Microsoft Copilot, and Perplexity AI. These tools will enhance content creation, marketing, and many other business processes. - 101 Key Insights for Business Success: Packed with 101 essential things every business person should know about ChatGPT and AI, this book provides everything you need to leverage AI technology effectively.

Lasse Rouhiainen (Author), Dalan Decker (Narrator)

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The Compton Shuffle: An Introspective Look at Preventing Gang Violence and Mass Shootings in Schools

'I served as the principal at the toughest inner-city public school in Compton, California. A school where the Crips and the Bloods fought over turf, and which had suffered a devastating mass shooting with over a dozen injured and killed. Under my watch, we ended gang violence and prevented more mass shootings in school. Here's my recipe to end them nationwide.' - Edward Gilliam As a witness to the tragic events that unfolded at Columbine High School and a former school principal, Edward Gilliam brings a distinctive memoir, Compton Shuffle, that explores the recrudescence of gun violence in American schools. In this narration, Gilliam sheds light on his involvement in the fight to secure American schools and protect his students and those around him. Following the horrific events that left the American people grieving and forced to confront the complicated problem of mass shootings and gang violence, Edward leads readers through a chronicle that is both heartbreaking and inspirational. He does this with a searing remembrance of that day in 1999. Over the course of almost three decades, Gilliam recounts his experiences and observations regarding all the factors that led to the disruption of educational systems. He discusses the various aspects of racism, prejudice, inadequate education, police brutality, and family dissolution that lead to school violence.

Edward Gilliam (Author), Dalan Decker (Narrator)

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Two Years

LET GO. TRUST. RECEIVE. That is precisely what Max had to do. He felt stuck in his life and was yearning for something more meaningful. After years of working in investment banking in Frankfurt, London, and New York, he finally pulled the trigger to quit his job–or rather, ego-identity? What followed was two years of world travel, significant personal transformation, and rediscovery of our true essence. His travel memoir spiked with insights on spirituality and life wisdom, takes you, the reader, along the journey with him. In Max's Quest for Money, Quest for Purpose, and Quest for Love, you will see what he sees, feel what he feels, and grow with him. While he gained and lost a lot along the way, he eventually realized what is really important in Supporting people in need–spiritually as well as financially. With this book, Max hopes to achieve exactly that. Each one of you will be interactively involved in the decision process. Welcome to a new era of print utility and governance!

Max Tower (Author), Dalan Decker (Narrator)

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Epaphras: The Interview

My Epaphras, born in 1975 and named after a character briefly described in the New Testament, hates his 'weird' name! Wouldn't you? But only until his dream girl, Teddy, comes back into his life again and everything changes for the better. 'Epps,' as he is sometimes called, along with a wide variety of sometimes disparaging nicknames, is a dedicated Christ follower who organizes and leads a small men's group at his church. He quickly finds that the problem with serving people is ...the people! But, despite some, and with the help of others, a terrible thirteen-year-old mystery, and a deeply spiritual challenge, are both finally and successfully resolved. This book, the author's first novel, is to be followed by three more in a series. Book two is a prequel and is called Epaphras: The Appointment.

Mike Miller (Author), Dalan Decker (Narrator)

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Blessings And Curses: Enjoy Blessings From God

Discover the keys to unlocking God's blessings and obtaining freedom from curses in this powerful book. With Blessings And Curses, you can deepen your knowledge of God and enhance your Christian walk. Robert Woeger's book is an excellent resource for both new believers and seasoned Christians, brimming with prayers, confessions, and Bible verses to help you experience healing, freedom, favor, success, peace, deliverance, and blessings from God. This book will help you: • Discover how to unlock God's blessings and favor in your life • Receive freedom from curses, to defeat all accusations against you • Properly use The Courts Of Heaven to easily obtain victory in spiritual warfare • Experience healing, freedom, favor, success, peace, deliverance, and blessings You'll find: • Prayers, confessions, and Bible verses to help you each step of the way • Explanations of sins and iniquities that can block God's blessings • Steps to freedom, such as repentance, prayers, and renunciations • A powerful guide that can also be used as a Christian daily devotional Start experiencing freedom, peace, and hope in every area of your life, so you can victoriously fulfill the destiny that God has for you.

Robert Woeger (Author), Dalan Decker (Narrator)

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Propaganda - Original Edition

This is the all original edition. The conscious and intelligent manipulation of the organized habits and opinions of the masses is an important element in democratic society. Those who manipulate this unseen mechanism of society constitute an invisible government which is the true ruling power of our country. A seminal and controversial figure in the history of political thought and public relations, Edward Bernays (1891-1995) pioneered the scientific technique of shaping and manipulating public opinion, which he famously dubbed, 'engineering of consent.' During World War I, he was an integral part of the US Committee on Public Information (CPI), a powerful propaganda apparatus that was mobilized to package, advertise, and sell the war to the American people as one that would 'Make the World Safe for Democracy'. The CPI would become the blueprint in which marketing strategies for future wars would be based upon. Bernays applied the techniques he had learned in the CPI and, incorporating some of the ideas of Walter Lipmann, as well as his uncle, Sigmund Freud, became an outspoken proponent of propaganda as a tool for democratic and corporate manipulation of the population. His 1928 bombshell Propaganda lays out his eerily prescient vision for using propaganda to regiment the collective mind in a variety of areas, including government, politics, art, science, and education. To listen to this book today is to frightfully comprehend what our contemporary institutions of government and business have become in regards to organized manipulation of the masses.

Edward Bernays (Author), Dalan Decker (Narrator)

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Lead With Impact

A book that unveils the essence of leadership, guiding you on the path to becoming an Impactful leader. Within its pages, you'll discover the secrets of being a positive force across all facets of life, igniting creativity, fostering collaboration, nurturing personal growth, and championing impact as the bedrock of your leadership philosophy. Embark on this captivating journey and let your leadership shine with irresistible allure. LEAD WITH IMPACT is more than a guide; it's a nurturing mentor on your journey of personal growth. It provides you with the tools and insights needed to unlock your full potential as a leader. It champions impact as the bedrock of your leadership philosophy, reminding you that your true measure as a leader is the lasting impression you leave on others.

Shahzad Tejani (Author), Dalan Decker (Narrator)

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Rising to Unbreakable Confidence: A Teen's Guide To Building Lifelong Self-Confidence By Harnessing

It’s hard growing into this world with insecurities. So, give yourself the tools to conquer the challenges of adolescence, unlock a lifetime of confident success, and step into your best self!Are you a teenager facing a maze of self-doubt and societal pressures? During these pivotal years, societal expectations, peer pressure, and personal doubts can shake even the strongest spirit. Rising to Unbreakable Confidence is a transformative guide that empowers teenagers like you to thrive. Through a blend of actionable strategies, practical exercises, and relatable stories, this book equips you with a proven roadmap to self-confidence. Here you will: - Unleash Authenticity: Dive into the powerful relationship between authenticity and self-esteem. Begin to embrace your true self, cultivating a rock-solid foundation for lasting confidence in every aspect of your life. - Sustain Unyielding Self-Confidence: Start building not just fleeting confidence but confidence that lasts. Uncover strategies to sustain your self-assuredness over time, from your teenage years as you navigate adolescence to adulthood as you explore the world. - Build Your Tailored Self-Confidence Plan: Your growth doesn’t stop at the last page! Use the insights you learn after reading this book to craft a personalized action plan for ongoing self-confidence and resilience, tailored to your unique journey for years to come. And so much more! Ready to watch yourself rise above challenges, embrace your journey, and dream bigger than ever before? Don’t let your best self wait another minute, and grab your copy today!

Ben L. Triumph (Author), Dalan Decker (Narrator)

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The OZ Effect: & The Daniel Gifting For Living Counter Culture

Do you desire to grow in influence, and discover your gifting's? Or maybe you want to increase your ability to impact the world in which we live? In this book, Justin Littlejohn utilizes principles and concepts from the popular book turned movie, 'The Wizard of Oz' to metaphorically convey the correlations between the imaginary world of “OZ”, and the image driven culture of today. Furthermore, Justin unveils what he believes to be causing a phenomenon of mistaken identity issues, not only in the world, but inside the church. Throughout the book, Justin carefully identifies and explains the Daniel gifting; detailing key factors that allowed Daniel to influence the Babylonian culture in a powerful way during his captivity. Furthermore, Justin identifies parallels between Babylon and America today, and how the Daniel gifting is being downloaded inside of many believers and young adults in our present time to change culture in an authentic way! If you struggle with insecurity, accepting your identity, and being an effective influence, this book is for you!

Justin Littlejohn (Author), Dalan Decker (Narrator)

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Audiobooks Narrated by Dalan Decker