Audiobooks narrated by Danny Hughes

AI-Assisted Programming: Better Planning, Coding, Testing, and Deployment

"Get advice on how to leverage AI development tools for all stages of code creation, including requirements, planning, design, coding, debugging, testing, and documentation. With this book, beginners and experienced developers alike will learn how to use a wide range of tools, from general-purpose LLMs to code-specific systems. You'll also learn about more specialized generative AI tools for tasks such as text-to-image creation. Tom Taulli provides a methodology for modular programming that aligns effectively with the way prompts create AI-generated code. This guide also describes the best ways of using general purpose LLMs to learn a programming language, explain code, or convert code from one language to another. This book examines: the core capabilities of AI-based development tools; pros, cons, and use cases of popular systems such as GitHub Copilot and Amazon CodeWhisperer; ways to use ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, and other generic LLMs for coding; using AI development tools for the software development lifecycle, including requirements, planning, coding, debugging, and testing; prompt engineering for development; using AI-assisted programming for tedious tasks like creating regular expressions, starter code, object-oriented programming classes, and GitHub Actions; and how to use AI-based low-code and no-code tools, such as to create professional UIs."

Tom Taulli (Author), Danny Hughes (Narrator)

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The Luna Monolith 3

"When the web of reality threatens to break The black monolith on the moon is history—but now a near-Earth asteroid suddenly changes in an unknown and actually impossible way. Once again, a race between nations is set in motion. Will it be possible to avoid the mistakes of the first contact with the phenomenon? Or will the researchers who want to use the black monolith for their own purposes prevail—without having the slightest understanding of its true nature? Whoever wins the battle for the Black Monolith will decide the future of mankind. One way or another. The grand finale of the Luna Monolith trilogy."

Brandon Q. Morris (Author), Danny Hughes (Narrator)

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The Luna Monolith

"An artifact that was never meant to be found. Robots are building a colossal telescope on the far side of the moon, with just two people supervising its completion. After a minor incident, these scientists become aware of an obstacle in the lunar soil. It's located outside the area reserved for the hypertelescope and is therefore none of their business. But their curiosity gets the better of them. The artifact seems to have properties that completely defy physics as they know it. As they investigate, they inadvertently plunge themselves, then the entire solar system, into a terrible, unavoidable whirlwind of events. Will they manage to make the mysterious black monolith harmless before we all run out of time?"

Brandon Q. Morris (Author), Danny Hughes (Narrator)

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The Luna Monolith 2

"When humanity shakes the foundations of the universe The black monolith has escaped destruction—for now. What no one on the moon realizes is that the artifact is holding the explorer who first touched it captive in a very special way. Will he be able to escape this trap in time? If not, the very existence of the solar system is at stake. Because the monolith has a purpose that its human discoverers would consider utterly impossible—if they knew about it."

Brandon Q. Morris (Author), Danny Hughes (Narrator)

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Fewer Rules, Better People: The Case for Discretion

"A philosopher argues that the proliferation of rules and mandates is making us dumber, less moral, more deceptive, and less able to govern important institutions. Wherever there's a rule, there is someone with the power to apply or ignore it—or add to it, in the interest of justice. From enforcing chores to issuing life sentences, decision-makers deliver flawed and sometimes arbitrary outcomes. But is their use of discretion good or bad overall? As a society, should we seek to minimize or maximize discretion, with all its potential for bias and other kinds of human error? Reframing our understanding of justice and ethics, philosopher Barry Lam argues that while use of discretion—whether by a sports referee, a parent, a police officer, or a judge—can never be perfect, removing it has even more problematic effects. Mandatory arrests and sentencing laws have not eliminated bias, but have corrupted the courtroom, institutionalized lying, and brought about even more unjust and arbitrary results. Fewer Rules, Better People is a bold, riveting treatise that sheds new light on political debates about law and justice while aiming to prepare us for the imminent threat of more 'perfect,' discretion-less rule enforcement by AI."

Barry Lam (Author), Danny Hughes (Narrator)

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Living Beyond Your Dreams: 11 Principles for Triumphing in Life and Leadership

"Inspirational wisdom to overcome career obstacles, based on interviews with twenty-four of America's top business leaders. There's a fundamental need to increase opportunities for diverse leaders as they make their way into the upper echelons of corporate America. Too often, college students don't realize their career options, and many of the top leaders in those industries aren't doing enough to cultivate diverse talent. This book highlights the career lessons of twenty-four diverse leaders—providing a road map for future generations to follow. Includes interviews with Priscilla Almodovar, CEO and president, Fannie Mae; Tom Baltimore, chairman and CEO, Park Hotels & Resorts; Diane Batayeh, CEO, Village Green; Alice Carr, CEO, April Housing; Daryl Carter, founder, chairman, and CEO, Avanath Capital Management; Lili Dunn, president and CEO, Bell Partners; Tammy Fischer, chair of the board of trustees, National Storage Affiliates Trust; Leslie Hale, president and CEO, RLJ Lodging Trust; Chris Howard, executive vice president and COO, Arizona State University; Lynne Katzmann, founder, Juniper Communities; Angela Kleiman, president and CEO, Essex Property Trust; David Kong, former president and CEO, BWH Hotel Group; Gerry Lopez, former president of global consumer products, Starbucks; and Jodie W. McLean, CEO, EDENS."

William J. Ferguson (Author), Danny Hughes (Narrator)

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West Pac: A Young Sailor’s Journey

"When a carrier goes to sea, those who work on the dangerous flight deck are at an average age of twenty years old. To add to the danger, those who work with aircraft ordnance, the bombs and missiles of these planes, are at even more risk of injury on the pitching deck. This is a true story of one young man, an aviation ordnanceman, who went to sea on his second cruise in 1978 at age twenty. What he discovered in the hot Pacific and Indian Oceans would change his life forever and set him on a path to discovery. Follow the author on his personal and poignant journey as he explores the universal truths of those who must succeed under arduous conditions."

Scott F. Schmidt, Trevor Scott (Author), Danny Hughes (Narrator)

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Writing, Presenting, and Communicating with Confidence

"Communication is key. Effective communication is essential to standing out at work and excelling in your career. But when it comes to making a convincing point in a meeting, crafting the perfect email, or nailing a presentation, there's a lot to navigate. What kind of language do you use with a varied audience? Which channel is best for which message? How much do body language and Zoom backgrounds matter? And what should you not say? Writing, Presenting, and Communicating with Confidence is filled with practical advice from HBR experts that can help you answer questions such as: How can I prepare for the most difficult conversations? What can I do to improve my writing? What strategies can I use to overcome my anxiety about public speaking? How can I boost my presence and influence through persuasive communication? Writing, speaking, and communicating with confidence can be intimidating. This book gives you the tools to stand out and deliver your message more successfully."

Harvard Business Review (Author), Danny Hughes (Narrator)

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Beyond Banks: Technology, Regulation, and the Future of Money

"How new technology is rapidly changing the nature of money and the way we pay A diverse and growing range of financial institutions and platforms—from PayPal and Venmo to WeChat, Alipay, and the brave new world of stablecoins—has harnessed new technology to disrupt the system of money and payments as we know it. Beyond Banks explains why this disruption holds out the promise of faster, cheaper, more convenient, and more secure payments, but also how it increasingly risks exposing consumers, businesses, and governments to the problem of bad money. Dan Awrey traces the origins of our current bundled system of banking, money, and payments. He explains why the problem of bad money—the result of antiquated and inadequate laws and regulation that fail to establish credible commitments to hold, transfer, or return a customer's money on demand—requires that policymakers fundamentally rethink their approach toward the design of the laws and institutions at the heart of this system. He presents ways to effectively unbundle banking from money and payments, ensure the credibility of monetary commitments, and promote the stability of this system. Awrey also envisions a more forward-looking role for policymakers in encouraging greater technological experimentation, competition, and innovation in the realm of payments."

Dan Awrey (Author), Danny Hughes (Narrator)

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Real Estate Investing Made Simple: Your Guide to Building and Growing Wealth

"Eric Anderson and Noelle Frieson Friedman, founders of the Center for Real Estate Education, one of the largest real estate schools on the East Coast, walk listeners through everything they need to know to make money in real estate investing—just as they've done by training over 15,000 students, changing the lives of countless prospective and current real estate investors and agents looking to build their dream career. Real Estate Investing Made Simple takes listeners through personality assessments, explains how to approach a property investment and leverage your portfolio, and so much more. In this book, you'll find techniques that the authors not only teach, but use in their own journeys to financial freedom as investors and developers. You'll also learn about important concepts such as knowing the why before you buy; finding your areas of strength and purpose; learning who you can trust for advice; building with leverage to create your portfolio; and becoming a power player. Just as the authors have done with their incredibly popular courses, this book transforms content that is typically confusing and scary into a guidebook that is practical and accessible. No matter what level of knowledge you're starting with, Real Estate Investing Made Simple is a must-have resource on any investor's journey to make money in real estate."

Eric Anderson, Noelle Frieson (Author), Danny Hughes (Narrator)

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The Credit Investor's Handbook: Leveraged Loans, High Yield Bonds, and Distressed Debt

"The leveraged credit market is currently valued at over $4 trillion and is one of the fastest-growing asset classes, fueling demand for well-trained credit analysts. This comprehensive manual teaches the skills to succeed in the dynamic and complex credit markets. Michael Gatto brings complex case studies to life using decades of his firsthand stories and combines them with reflections from leading industry professionals. Michael's seven-step credit analysis process will prepare you for a career in credit investing at the top buy-side and sell-side firms on Wall Street by teaching you the technical skills needed to invest in the debt markets. Whether you are analyzing a loan origination in the private debt market, a new issue of a broadly syndicated loan (BSL), a high-yield bond (HY), or a secondary trade, the comprehensive knowledge gained from this book will equip you to make well-founded investment recommendations. Additionally, an entire section devoted to distressed debt investing incorporates a practitioner's perspective on the nuances of bankruptcy and restructurings to develop strategies to profit from opportunities in this opaque market. Michael explains strategies pursued by distressed companies that have led to creditor-on-creditor violence, giving you an insider's perspective on some of the least understood transactions in the distressed arena."

Michael Gatto (Author), Danny Hughes (Narrator)

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Hopped Up: How Travel, Trade, and Taste Made Beer a Global Commodity

"Virtually every country has a bestselling or iconic national beer brand. Yet, with the sole exception of Ireland's Guinness, every label represents the same style: light, crisp, clear, Pilsner lager. But this modern beer is just as much a product of globalization, invented and reinvented around the world. Here eminent food historian Jeffrey M. Pilcher narrates the brewing traditions and contemporary production of beer across Europe, North America, Africa, Asia, and Latin America—from the fermented beverages of precapitalist societies to the present. Unique local products, often homebrewed by women, were transformed into homogenous global commodities as giant brewing factories exported their beers using new refrigeration technology, railroads, and steamships. Over the past half-century, the global concentration of the brewing industry has spawned a reaction among those seeking to return brewing to the local, artisanal, and communitarian roots of the premodern alehouse, but microbrewers have often been driven by the same capitalist quest for profit and expansion. Based on a wealth of multinational archives and industry publications, Hopped Up explores not only how humans have made beer but also how consumers—from nobility and clergy in the past to those raising a pint today—have used beer to make meaning in their lives."

Jeffrey M. Pilcher (Author), Danny Hughes (Narrator)

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Audiobooks Narrated by Danny Hughes