Audiobooks narrated by Derek Shetterly

There Is No Other: The Way to Harmony and Wholeness

"An essential balm for these tumultuous times, this thoughtful and inspiring guide features newly gathered teachings to abandon the idea there is an “other,” bridging differences and cherishing our lives in the world, from beloved spiritual leader Ram Dass. With the world seeming to teeter between democracy and authoritarianism, between humanitarianism and individualism, Ram Dass’s teachings on wholeness and unity are more needed than ever. There Is No Other is a groundbreaking work showcasing the late spiritual leader’s thoughts and insights on broaching the divide and bringing disparate souls together. In these profound, newly gathered writings, Ram Dass shows us how a house divided against itself—whether that “house” is our individual self or the society in which we live—can come together in wholeness. There is no “other,” he explains. It is all one. Structured in three sections, There Is No Other teaches us to open ourselves, come together in community, and love one another—and ourselves—across all our seeming contradictions and divisions. Anne Lamott contributes a beautiful foreword and each section is followed by a short essay reflecting on the endurance of Ram Dass’s ideas penned by Sharon Salzberg, Joseph Goldstein, Jack Kornfield, and Mirabai Bush, as well as guided meditations to deepen each lesson. As he leads us toward wholeness within our unique selves and as a human community, Ram Dass gives us the most precious gift: hope. Only in seeing ourselves in our complexity can we come together and honor our incarnations on the sacred planet we inhabit."

Parvati Markus, Ram Dass (Author), Abigail Reno, Derek Shetterly, Lisa Larsen, Rex Anderson (Narrator)

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Dinner with King Tut: How Rogue Archaeologists Are Re-creating the Sights, Sounds, Smells, and Taste

"From "one of America's smartest and most charming writers" (NPR), an archaeological romp through the entire history of humankind-and through all five senses-from tropical Polynesian islands to forbidding arctic ice floes, and everywhere in between. Whether it's the mighty pyramids of Egypt or the majestic temples of Mexico, we have a good idea of what the past looked like. But what about our other senses: The tang of Roman fish sauce and the springy crust of Egyptian sourdough? The boom of medieval cannons and the clash of Viking swords? The frenzied plays of an Aztec ballgame...and the chilling reality that the losers might also lose their lives? History often neglects the tastes, textures, sounds, and smells that were an intimate part of our ancestors' lives, but a new generation of researchers is resurrecting those hidden details, pioneering an exciting new discipline called experimental archaeology. These are scientists gone rogue: They make human mummies. They investigate the unsolved murders of ancient bog bodies. They carve primitive spears and go hunting, then knap their own obsidian blades to skin the game. They build perilous boats and plunge out onto the open sea-all in the name of experiencing history as it was, with all its dangers, disappointments, and unexpected delights. Beloved author Sam Kean joins these experimental archaeologists on their adventures across the globe, from the Andes to the South Seas. He fires medieval catapults, tries his hand at ancient surgery and tattooing, builds Roman-style roads-and, in novelistic interludes, spins gripping tales about the lives of our ancestors with vivid imagination and his signature meticulous research. Lively, offbeat, and filled with stunning revelations about our past, Dinner with King Tut sheds light on days long gone and the intrepid experts resurrecting them today, with startling, lifelike detail and more than a few laughs along the way."

Sam Kean (Author), Derek Shetterly (Narrator)

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The Montessori Way, Revised and Expanded: An Education for Life; A Comprehensive Guide for Parents a

"Discover the transformative power of Montessori education in this comprehensive guide from the Montessori Foundation. Over twenty years after the first edition laid the groundwork for twenty-first-century Montessori education, this revised and expanded edition of The Montessori Way incorporates the latest research and practical applications, culminating in an all-encompassing modern guide to understanding and implementing the Montessori method in various settings. An essential reference for both educators and parents, it starts with a strong emphasis on the core principles of Montessori, such as child-centered learning, independence, and hands-on experiences. Offering expert advice drawn from decades of experience in Montessori education, this revised edition includes: - Comprehensive Coverage: From the history of Montessori education to its modern-day applications, the book offers an in-depth look at this unique approach. - Practical Guidance: Learn how to set up a Montessori-friendly environment at home or in the classroom, complete with tips on materials, activities, and routines. - Developmental Insights: Gain a deeper understanding of how Montessori supports different stages of child development, including cognitive, social, and emotional growth. - Real-Life Examples: Discover success stories and case studies that illustrate the positive impact of Montessori education on children. New to this edition: - The latest research on executive function and self-regulation, brain-based learning, as well as equity and access - Expanded content, with new chapters and expanded sections on the Montessori approach for infants and toddlers, key components of a Montessori classroom, and how to determine if Montessori is the right path for your child - Enhanced visuals, including new illustrations and diagrams - Online resources to support hands-on learning Whether you are a Montessori teacher in training, an educator seeking enrichment, or an interested parent, The Montessori Way, Revised and Expanded is an indispensable resource, providing practical tools and insights to help children thrive in a supportive and nurturing environment. With its updated content and expanded scope, this book is the ultimate guide for fostering a lifelong love of learning."

Paul Epstein, Robin Howe, Tim Seldin (Author), Derek Shetterly, Kitty Hendrix (Narrator)

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Best Boss Ever: A Quick How-to-Guide for Inspiring Excellence as a Frontline Leader

"The underlying challenge for any leader is to optimize the potential of their team. Everything in this book relates to a leader’s ability to inspire great performance for those who they have the privilege to lead. It is not about a leader’s own accomplishments, talents, skills, and knowledge, but rather how they propel those around them to new heights. Are you a leader who wants to be the Best Boss Ever but don’t know how? Did you think you were the Best Boss Ever but found out that your team’s view of you differed from your own? Do you know how to make the transition from strong team member to successful, modern leader? Whether you are new to frontline leadership or have years of experience, this practical how-to-guide is brimming with simple but impactful qualities and concepts that will help you ignite excellence in those you lead. You will learn the significance of: - vision - follow-through - curiosity - persistence - listening - empathy - feedback - fairness - integrity - honesty - long-term success - and much more Combining first-hand leadership experience with feedback from workers—who are the ultimate judges of supervisory competence—and other frontline leaders facing real-world challenges, Best Boss Ever is a valuable resource for anyone wanting to create a positive workplace climate and accomplish great things with their team."

Glenn Dorey (Author), Derek Shetterly (Narrator)

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From Nuclear Weapons to Global Security: 75 Years of Research and Development at Sandia National Lab

"Sandia National Laboratories is one of the primary providers of the science, technology, and engineering capabilities needed to ensure both US and global security. Its mandate has moved far beyond its original weapons-centered mission—the development of nuclear weapons—and now encompasses complex economic, energy, environmental, and nonproliferation issues. From Nuclear Weapons to Global Security chronicles the history of Sandia, from its origins during World War II to its current multifaceted role at the forefront of innovation."

Justin Quinn Olmstead, Leland Johnson (Author), Derek Shetterly (Narrator)

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The Journey: Spiritual journey, spirituality, true story, mindfulness, consciousness, self-awareness

"The true story of one man search for enlightenment (spiritual journey). The Journey plunges the reader into the battles, disasters and triumphs of a man determined to find his way to inner freedom and outer wealth. To the young Sinclair (Marc's alias for the book character), in demand as an international top model and actor, entrepreneurial success, the Outer Million comes easily. Yet his spirit is restless and discontented, pushing him forcefully forward to reach the Inner Million. He gives up everything, his career, his marriage and his possessions. After a world-wide decade-long spiritual journey, Sinclair acquires the power to unite within the ever-battling opposites of love and money, sex and god, commitment and freedom. And just as he starts to touch thousands of people through teaching and mentoring, he is ousted from his homeland by religious authorities. Cast out, misunderstood and sad, Sinclair retreats to an island for an in-depth sabbatical. Will he start all over again? Can he learn to trust destiny again? What is life trying to teach him? Ranging through the financial hubs of commerce and glamour to the ashrams of India and the solitude of the Himalayas, Sinclair strikes a resounding chord of hope, encouragement and direction."

Marc Steinberg (Author), Derek Shetterly (Narrator)

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Max's War: The Story of a Ritchie Boy

"A sweeping World War 2 saga in which a young German Jew flees Europe, emigrates to America, and joins the Army to fight Nazis As the Nazis conquer Europe, Jewish teen Max and his parents flee German persecution to Holland, where Max finds true friends and a life-altering romance. But when Hitler invades in 1940, Max escapes to Chicago, leaving his parents and friends behind. When he learns of his parents' murder, Max immediately enlists in the US Army. After basic training he is sent to Camp Ritchie, Maryland, where he is trained in interrogation and counterintelligence. Deployed to the OSS, Max carries out dangerous missions in Occupied countries. He also interrogates German POWs, especially after D-Day and the Battle of the Bulge, where, despite life-threatening conditions, he elicits critical information about German troop movements. Post-war, he works for the Americans in the German denazification program, bringing him back to his Bavarian childhood home of Regensburg. Though the city avoided large-scale destruction, the Jewish community was decimated. Max roams familiar yet strange streets, replaying memories of lives lost to unspeakable tragedy. While there, however, he reunites with someone from his past, who, like him, sought refuge abroad. Can they rebuild their lives… together? This epic, suspenseful coming of age and war story is Libby Hellmann’s tribute to her late father-in-law who was active with the OSS and interrogated dozens of German POWs. Sure to captivate readers of Kate Quinn and Kristin Hannah, Max’s War delves into events that occur during periods of extreme conflict when hate seems to be winning."

Libby Fischer Hellmann (Author), Derek Shetterly (Narrator)

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The Man from Steamtown: The Story of F. Nelson Blount

"The throbbing sound of the steam-driven pistons and sight of the flashing drive-rods quickened the boy's pulse. He had heard and seen it all from his bedroom window, but now he had stepped-in person-into the wonderful world of steam. F. Nelson Blount's interest in steam engines began when he was only four. As he grew up, he studied and wrote about them, often traveling many miles to see one. Yet it was years before he was able to pursue his dream of becoming an engineer. With his keen head for business and unyielding perseverance, Nelson became a millionaire in the seafood industry before he was thirty. Over the years, he did stunt flying and deep-sea fishing. He collected old guns, vintage cars, and finally, a railroad with a 'thundering herd' of steam locomotives to preserve the wonderful Steam Age. Thus Steamtown, USA, was born, and Nelson fulfilled his lifelong dream. But none of this brought him true happiness or peace. It took his wife's near-fatal automobile accident to make Nelson realize that money has its limits, and there are some things only God can do. This led to Nelson's dramatic conversion and a relationship with Jesus Christ that turned him into a dynamic witness who put hundreds on track for the Lord. Even though Nelson died five years later, he left a legacy that is still impacting people today. The Man from Steamtown tells his amazing story."

James R. Adair (Author), Derek Shetterly (Narrator)

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Chariots in the Sky: A Story About U.S. Army Assault Helicopter Pilots at War in Vietnam

Larry A. Freeland (Author), Brittany Wilkerson, Derek Shetterly (Narrator)

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How to Live in the World and Still Be Happy

"Your Go-to Guide for Finding Happiness Life got you down? Discover the cure to gloomy days in this book—packed with wisdom and inspiration guaranteed to bring your smile back. The obstacles to your happiness. There are a lot of things in life that we worry and stress about. Our jobs, relationships, and possessions are important to us, and because of that, we look to them for happiness. But when they ultimately disappoint us, they act as obstacles to attaining that very happiness we thought they would bring. In this motivational book, author Hugh Prather urges readers to let go of attitudes that hold us back from experiencing happiness. How to live a happy life. When we recognize and address the obstacles in our lives, we open the door for happiness to come in. But it doesn’t happen without putting in the work. During his years of counseling, Prather learned and developed an actual program for being happy. Through following this program, and examining our own lives, we can learn how to actively work towards achieving the happiness we all long for. In How to Live in the World and Still Be Happy learn: How to find your happy life with the help of concrete exercises About the obstacles that may be standing in your way The benefits of an inspirational guide that you can return to again and again If you enjoyed books like Resisting Happiness, How to Be Happy (Or at Least Less Sad), A Year of Positive Thinking, or Get Out of Your Own Way, then your next read should be How to Live in the World and Still Be Happy by Hugh Prather."

Hugh Prather (Author), Derek Shetterly (Narrator)

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The Christ-Centered Company: 37 Biblical Business Habits to Build a Thriving Company That Honors God

"In a Christ-centered company, Jesus is revealed through the influencers of the company and, ultimately, throughout its defining culture and habits. Marketplace Christians are occasionally told platitudes like “The Bible is the best handbook for business,” “God cares about business,” “Business is ministry,” and “You don’t have to leave the business world to do work that glorifies God.” However, few have seen the actionable, scriptural proof that these claims are indeed the case—other than perhaps a proverb here and there. The Christ-Centered Company provides practical biblical commentary and real-world best practices for 37 biblical business “habits” that defi ne the culture and operations of a Christ-centered company. In this book, we’ll explore what the Bible says about each of the following major aspects of your company: - Corporate Purpose and Culture - Marketing, Sales, and Customer Care - Accounting and Accountability - People Management - Business Law and Conflict - Risk Management - Philanthropy Imagine how much your company’s habits, culture, performance, and impact would upgrade if you were to discover and apply God’s will for every aspect of your company. This is a growth process that begins when one influencer in a company decides to partner with God in his mission to conform the company to his will. Will you be that person on behalf of your company and everyone it influences?"

Darren Shearer (Author), Derek Shetterly (Narrator)

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Lessons from the Covid War: An Investigative Report

"This powerful report on what went wrong—and right—with America’s Covid response, from a team of 34 experts, shows how Americans faced the worst peacetime catastrophe of modern times Our national leaders have drifted into treating the pandemic as though it were an unavoidable natural catastrophe, repeating a depressing cycle of panic followed by neglect. So a remarkable group of practitioners and scholars from many backgrounds came together determined to discover and learn lessons from this latest world war. Lessons from the Covid War is plain-spoken and clear sighted. It cuts through the enormous jumble of information to make some sense of it all and answer: What just happened to us, and why? And crucially, how, next time, could we do better? Because there will be a next time. The Covid war showed Americans that their wondrous scientific knowledge had run far ahead of their organized ability to apply it in practice. Improvising to fight this war, many Americans displayed ingenuity and dedication. But they struggled with systems that made success difficult and failure easy. This book shows how Americans can come together, learn hard truths, build on what worked, and prepare for global emergencies to come. A joint effort from: Danielle Allen • John M. Barry • John Bridgeland • Michael Callahan • Nicholas A. Christakis • Doug Criscitello • Charity Dean • Victor Dzau • Gary Edson • Ezekiel Emanuel • Ruth Faden • Baruch Fischhoff • Margaret “Peggy” Hamburg • Melissa Harvey • Richard Hatchett • David Heymann • Kendall Hoyt • Andrew Kilianski • James Lawler • Alexander J. Lazar • James Le Duc • Marc Lipsitch • Anup Malani • Monique K. Mansoura • Mark McClellan • Carter Mecher • Michael Osterholm • David A. Relman • Robert Rodriguez • Carl Schramm • Emily Silverman • Kristin Urquiza • Rajeev Venkayya • Philip Zelikow THIS AUDIOBOOK MAY INCLUDE INFORMATION REGARDING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC. INFORMATION RELATED TO COVID-19 CONTINUES TO EVOLVE. AUDIOBOOKS.COM ENCOURAGES YOU TO SEEK UP-TO-DATE INFORMATION AND GUIDANCE FROM YOUR LOCAL PUBLIC HEALTH UNIT."

Covid Crisis Group (Author), Derek Shetterly (Narrator)

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Audiobooks Narrated by Derek Shetterly