Audiobooks narrated by Heather Wynne

Bringing Up the Boss: Practical Lessons for New Managers

New start-ups come on the scene filled with incredible young people. These start-ups grow, the team expands, and those young people all of a sudden have the responsibility of a team under them. As 'managers,' they are expected-often without any direction or manager role models-to know how to develop, coach, structure work, review, and set expectations for a whole bunch of new, incredible young people. First-timers want to quickly learn what it takes to be a successful manager-like they learned how to program, how to design, how to operate-and put those learnings into practice. But what does it mean to manage, and how do you teach someone to be a good manager? Enter Rachel Pacheco, an expert at helping start-ups solve their people and culture challenges. Pacheco, former chief people officer at Oxeon and a founding member of the executive team of the JPMorgan Chase Institute, conducts research on management at The Wharton School and works with CEOs and their managers to build the skills necessary to navigate a rapidly-scaling organization. In Bringing Up the Boss: Practical Lessons for New Managers, Pacheco shares these skills, along with cutting-edge research, data, anecdotes, how-to exercises, helpful tools, and more, to help overwhelmed employees become expert managers.

Rachel Pacheco (Author), Heather Wynne (Narrator)

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Jumpstart Learning in Your Kids: An Easy Guide to Building Your Child's Independence and Success in

Instead of focusing only on children's books for your kids to work through alone, get the family book that can help you with educational, positive parenting. Jumpstart Learning in Your Kids is for any parent who is having trouble ensuring their child is receiving the education they deserve-and who wants to encourage their children to continue learning for their entire lives. Parents will be supported with numerous resources to jumpstart their child's education. Learn how children succeed-and how your conscious parenting can help them. Whether homeschooling or just trying to make sure you support your child's education in your home, ensuring that kids reach their potential is crucial. Author and educational expert Bridget Spackman is here to assist with Jumpstart Learning in Your Kids. This book will help you with: - Learning more about the developmental levels of your kids and how they relate to learning - Identifying appropriate learning times and various real-world opportunities that you can provide for your child at home - Strategies on how to help your children with problem solving, difficult tasks, and establishing a routine and schedule for success

Bridget Spackman (Author), Heather Wynne (Narrator)

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Playing the Player

Trina Clemons needed the money. Why else would she-the most organized, prepared student in school-spend the summer as a nanny and partner with the biggest slacker ever? Now she's ready to tackle nannyhood with her big binder of research and schedules. Just don't ask her about the secret job of 'fixing' the bad habits of a certain high school player . . . Slade Edmunds prefers easy hook-ups, and Trina is definitely not his type. She's all structure and rules, while Slade wants to just have fun. Fortunately, Trina has no idea about the bet Slade made with his best friend that he can totally get her to unwind by the end of summer . . . Then the weirdest thing happens. There's chemistry. A lot of it. But nothing gets between a boy and a girl like a big, fat secret . . .

Lisa Brown Roberts (Author), Heather Wynne (Narrator)

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Resisting the Rebel

Spirit committee leader Mandy Pennington is secretly in love with her best friend, Gus, but when he hooks up with her archenemy at a party, she decides to win him over once and for all. She just doesn't know how. But who better to help than hot loner Caleb Torrs? Caleb's got his own problems, but when he sees Mandy pining over Gus at a party, he thinks she's finally smoked the spirit stick and lost her mind. Maybe he has, too, because he just asked Mandy to be his fake girlfriend. She'll get her loser friend's attention, and he'll get his stalker ex off his back. It's a win-win. But soon one fake date blends into the next and before he knows it, he actually wants to kiss Mandy. For real. Too bad their plan is working, and Gus is finally noticing the one girl Caleb just might be falling for . . .

Lisa Brown Roberts (Author), Heather Wynne (Narrator)

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Why We Love Dogs, Eat Pigs, and Wear Cows: An Introduction to Carnism, 10th Anniversary Edition

An Introduction to Carnism Why We Love Dogs, Eat Pigs, and Wear Cows offers an absorbing look at what social psychologist Melanie Joy calls carnism, the belief system that conditions us to eat certain animals when we would never dream of eating others. Carnism causes extensive animal suffering and global injustice, and it drives us to act against our own interests and the interests of others without fully realizing what we are doing. Becoming aware of what carnism is and how it functions is vital to personal empowerment and social transformation, as it enables us to make our food choices more freely-because without awareness, there is no free choice.

Melanie Joy Phd, Melanie Joy, Ph.D., Melanie Joy, Phd (Author), Heather Wynne (Narrator)

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BioShock and Philosophy: Irrational Game, Rational Book

Considered a sign of the 'coming of age' of video games as an artistic medium, the award-winning BioShock franchise covers vast philosophical ground. BioShock and Philosophy: Irrational Game, Rational Book presents expert reflections by philosophers (and BioShock connoisseurs) on this critically acclaimed and immersive fan-favorite. - Reveals the philosophical questions raised through the artistic complexity, compelling characters, and absorbing plots of this ground-breaking first-person shooter (FPS) - Explores what BioShock teaches the gamer about gaming, and the aesthetics of video game storytelling - Addresses a wide array of topics including Marxism, propaganda, human enhancement technologies, political decision-making, free will, morality, feminism, transworld individuality, and vending machines in the dystopian society of Rapture - Considers visionary game developer Ken Levine's depiction of Ayn Rand's philosophy, as well as the theories of Aristotle, de Beauvoir, Dewey, Leibniz, Marx, Plato, and others from the Hall of Philosophical Heroes

Luke Cuddy (editor) (Author), Alex Knox, Heather Wynne (Narrator)

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Cats For Dummies: 3rd Edition

Everything you need to take care of your feline friend Cats are the purrfect pets: they're relatively easy to care for, a blast to play with, and sure to win the heart of every member of your family with their loving nature-and sometimes sassy demeanor! Cats For Dummies gives you expert insight into everything from cat behavior to what makes each type of feline unique. With this easy-to-understand guide, you'll be able to tackle those tough cat-astrophes from dealing with problem behaviors like scratching the furniture and missing the litter box-all while learning to understand what your cat is trying to tell you. ● Happily bring a cat or kitten into your life ● Keep your new four-legged family member comfortable and safe ● Live a happy feline-friendly life ● Keep your cat in prime health

Dr. Lauren Demos, Dr. Paul D. Pion, Gina Spadafori (Author), Heather Wynne (Narrator)

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Communication Skills for Teens: How to Listen, Express, and Connect for Success

In an age of social media, texting, and ever-evolving technology, it's easy to forget how to engage in real, face-to-face communication, a critical skill for your future success! As you become more connected to your smartphone and the internet, your ability to connect in person may diminish. But technology doesn't replace the need for effective communication skills. In fact, successful personal and professional relationships are dependent upon connecting with people face-to-face. Communication Skills for Teens provides the guidance you need to become a better communicator and succeed in all areas of life. You'll also learn tons of essential life skills, including active listening, assertiveness, clarifying language, the art of an apology, compassion, interviewing skills, family communication, and more. Each chapter focuses on one key aspect of communication, offers a real teen's perspective, and includes practical exercises to help you apply what you've learned in the real world-away from your computer and smartphone screens. By following the practical, skills-based tips in each chapter of this book, you'll learn powerful communication techniques to last a lifetime.

Kelly Skeen, Matthew Mckay Phd, Matthew Mckay, Ph.D., Matthew Mckay, Phd, Michelle Skeen, Michelle Skeen Psyd, Michelle Skeen, Psy.D., Patrick Fanning (Author), Heather Wynne (Narrator)

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The Bookworm Crush

This spinoff of The Replacement Crush featuring Amy and Toff is sure to melt your heart. Shy bookworm Amy McIntyre is about to compete for the chance to interview her favorite author, who hasn't spoken to the press in years. The only way to win is to step out of the shadows and into the spotlight, but that level of confidence has never come easy. The solution? A competition coach. The problem? The best person for the job is the guy she's secretly crushing on . . . local surfer celebrity Toff Nichols. He's a player. He's a heartthrob. He makes her forget basic things, like how to breathe. How can she feel any confidence around him? To her surprise, Toff agrees to help. And he's an excellent teacher. Amy feels braver-maybe even brave enough to admit her feelings for him. When their late night practices become less about coaching and more about making out, Amy's newfound confidence wavers. But does Toff really like her or is this just another lesson?

Lisa Brown Roberts (Author), Heather Wynne (Narrator)

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An Amish Harvest: Four Novellas

Under the Harvest Moon by Beth Wiseman: When Naomi Dienner is suddenly widowed, she never expects to find love again . . . until she meets Brock Mulligan, an English family friend hired at harvest time. Will God open Naomi's heart-and give Brock his own second chance at love? Love and Buggy Rides by Amy Clipston: Janie Lantz is a cashier at Lancaster Souvenirs and Buggy Rides, where Jonathan Stoltfuz is a buggy driver. A frightening accident brings Janie and Jonathan together in a blossoming friendship, yet daunting obstacles stand between them and something deeper. Mischief in the Autumn Air by Vannetta Chapman: When items start going above market value at his auction house, Eli Wittmer is first thrilled, and then puzzled. But when the pieces are linked to an elderly couple in their district, Eli and his new bookkeeper, Martha Beiler track down a trail of clues. A Quiet Love by Kathleen Fuller: Dinah Hochstetler, quiet and bookish, longs for marriage but hides in her shyness. Amos Mullett, a simple farmer, knows he's different but aches for a loving wife. As Dinah and Amos navigate a budding romance, will the power of love-and the blessing of God-be enough to overcome their doubters?

Amy Clipston, Beth Wiseman, Kathleen Fuller, Vannetta Chapman (Author), Heather Wynne (Narrator)

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Mom and Dad, We Need to Talk: How to Have Essential Conversations with Your Parents About Their Fina

As your parents age, you may find that you want or need to broach the often-difficult subject of finances. In Mom and Dad, We Need to Talk: How to Have Essential Conversations with Your Parents About Their Finances, you'll learn the best ways to approach this issue, along with a wealth of financial and legal information that will help you help your parents into and through their golden years. Sometimes parents are reluctant to address money matters with their adult children, and topics such as long-term care, retirement savings (or lack thereof), and end-of-life planning can be particularly touchy. In this book, you'll hear from others in your position who have successfully had 'the talk' with their parents, and you'll learn about a variety of conversation strategies that can make talking finances more comfortable and more productive. - Learn conversation starters and strategies to open the lines of communication about your parents' finances - Discover the essential financial and legal information you should gather from your parents to be prepared for the future - Gain insight from others' stories of successfully talking money with aging parents - And more

Cameron Huddleston (Author), Heather Wynne (Narrator)

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Audiobooks Narrated by Heather Wynne