Audiobooks narrated by Jeffrey Machado

"A guide for research economists: how to write papers, give talks, navigate the peer-review process, advise students, and more. Newly minted research economists are equipped with a PhD’s worth of technical and scientific expertise but often lack some of the practical tools necessary for “doing economics.” With this book, economics professor Marc Bellemare breaks down the components of doing research economics and examines each in turn: communicating your research findings in a paper; presenting your findings to other researchers by giving a talk; submitting your paper to a peer-reviewed journal; funding your research program through grants (necessary more often than not for all social scientists); knowing what kind of professional service opportunities to pursue; and advising PhD, master’s, and undergraduate students. With increasing data availability and decreasing computational costs, economics has taken an empirical turn in recent decades. Academic economics is no longer the domain only of the theoretical; many young economists choose applied fields when the time comes to specialize. Yet there is no manual for surviving and thriving as a professional research economist. Doing Economics fills that gap, offering an essential guide for research economists at any stage of their careers."

Marc F. Bellemare (Author), Jeffrey Machado (Narrator)

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Uniquely You: Exploring Your Child's Extraordinarily Distinctive Design

"You are the unique child of God called to raise unique children of God. We are wonderfully different. That’s God’s beautiful, creative, astonishing design and plan. But how do we faithfully see and parent children who are His unique creations? You observe it every day in the way your kids think, talk, play, create, relate, read, write, dream, decide, and do life. We celebrate their unique attributes, but we also recognize that every beautiful child comes with particular challenges. We need creative parenting that’s able to provide specialized love and guidance. Uniquely You, by best-selling authors Sally Clarkson and her son, Nathan Clarkson, is filled with biblical and life-learned wisdom for helping kids become and enjoy being the person God has designed them to be. Parents discover the unique personalities, learning, and love languages of their children. The Clarksons help you imagine discipline and dreams that fit your unique kids. Our kids have a designed place in God’s story. Uniquely You is the guidebook for partnering with Him in the journey of discovering their unique roles. Your kids will say with confidence and joy, “I am the only me!”"

Nathan Clarkson, Sally Clarkson (Author), Jeffrey Machado, Kristen Kallen-Keck (Narrator)

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Growing Moral

"Ancient and enduring, rich and wide-ranging, the tradition of Confucianism offers profound insights into how we can lead good lives--lives built on understanding that we are deeply connected to one another. For thousands of years, Confucian thinkers have carefully honed a philosophy for living fully, passing that knowledge along to their students over generations. Kongzi, also known as Confucius (551-479 BCE), is the most famous of the 2500-year-long tradition's philosophers. Though Kongzi lived more than two millennia ago and on the other side of the earth from many picking up this book, his teachings about how to live reverberate everywhere there are parents, children, and families; everywhere people feel stirrings of compassion for others, but sometimes selfishly ignore them; everywhere people wonder how they should interact with their environment. In Growing Moral, philosopher Stephen C. Angle engages readers to reflect on and to practice the teachings of Confucianism in the contemporary world. Angle draws on the whole history of Confucianism, focusing on three thinkers from the classical era (Kongzi, Mengzi, and Xunzi) and two from the Neo-Confucian era (Zhu Xi and Wang Yangming). While laying out the fundamental teachings of Confucianism, the book highlights the enduring lessons that the philosophy offers contemporary readers. Although the book reveals the many helpful ways we can engage Confucian philosophy in our modern lives, it also scrutinizes those elements of Confucianism that may not align with 21st-century standpoints. Angle questions whether Confucianism, historically affiliated with patriarchal societies and monarchical governments, genuinely can be attractive to those committed to gender equality and democratic politics, and points the way towards a progressive, evolving version of Confucianism that is nonetheless consistent with the principles it has upheld over the centuries. At its core, Confucianism describes a way for humans to live and grow together in our world--a way characterized at its best by joy, beauty, and harmony. This book builds a case for modern Confucianism as a way of life well worth the attention of reflective modern readers no matter their age, where they live, or the paths they've taken so far."

Stephen C. Angle (Author), Jeffrey Machado (Narrator)

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Countdown: Conspiracy Across Centuries.

"⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 'Dan Brown on steroids...' bforbog.dk Danish intelligence hunts for a dirty bomb before Heads of State gather for the Queens jubilee. Meanwhile, a 5,000-year-old calendar is unearthed. It's counting down. To Ragnarok. When journalist Kurt Østergaard's stepfather dies, he leaves behind clues to a devastating secret that could shake Denmark to its core. As Kurt investigates, he uncovers a chilling conspiracy reaching the highest levels of power. Søren Storm, a former UN weapons inspector, haunted by his past, gets caught up in the mystery when stolen radioactive material and a planned attack are uncovered. With his near term pregnant girlfriend Birgitte, Storm must navigate a treacherous web of deceit to stop the unthinkable. As the conspiracy deepens and time runs out, Kurt and Storm must risk everything to unravel the plot. An act of terror in Copenhagen forces them to trust Birgitte's mother Bodil, the CEO of Mirrin Bank with secrets of her own. They race to uncover the truth, confronting ancient prophecies and forbidden knowledge that could change world history. Kurt, Storm, Birgitte and Bodil realize the attack is just the beginning, and the mastermind may be closer than they imagined. They must confront the past to uncover a truth powerful men will kill to keep hidden. Countdown is a must-read for fans of Dan Brown, Brad Thor, and Stieg Larsson. “Conspiracies, terrorism, and a looming apocalypse unite in this breakneck thriller.” PUBLISHERS WEEKLY, BOOKLIFE REVIEWS. “This Scandinavian caper offers plenty of hard-boiled tension.” KIRKUS REVIEW ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 'A suspense novel of the highest caliber.' www.krimiormen.dk ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 'Denmark's Dan Brown' catsbooksandcoffee.dk Ⓟ 2025"

Johan Ottosen (Author), Jeffrey Machado (Narrator)

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Pago Pago Tango

"First in a Samoan-set series featuring police officer Apelu Soifua: 'Enright's portrait of cultural collision is the heart of this engaging series debut.' —Booklist The city of Tafuna may be located on a tropical paradise, but it's no stranger to crime. Just like anywhere else in the world, it has its fair share of murder, drugs, and robbery. Which makes Apelu Soifua the perfect man for his job. He's a cop of two worlds: San Francisco, where he started his career, and now his native Samoa. Following up on a routine burglary call, Apelu heads to a palangi, or Caucasian, neighborhood. The victim, a VP at SeaKing Tuna—the largest employer on the island—reports only a few items missing. But a fatal shooting at a nightclub a few days later points Apelu to the executive's hard-partying daughter. With some help from local reporter Lupe, Apelu chases a wave of violence that stems from the burglary—and seeks out what really went missing. The investigation puts Apelu in over his head and is about to be dragged under . . . 'Perfect for any armchair traveling mystery lover. Enright's descriptions of the Samoan landscape—where the frigate birds are as much a part of the sky as the clouds—are vivid and poetic.' —Kittling: Books 'Enright meticulously interweaves the experience and landscapes of Samoa's mountains, rain forests and jungles that he knows so well.' —Providence Journal 'The island setting is a terrific backdrop for the story, one that has Soifua bridging the cultural chasm between the local population and the American community.' —Mysterious Reviews "

John Enright (Author), Jeffrey Machado (Narrator)

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Fire Knife Dancing

"Det. Apelu Soifua risks losing his career—and his life—in a case that exposes the dark heart of American Samoa, from the author of Pago Pago Tango. Long before he was a cop, Apelu Soifua performed as a fire knife dancer during his teen years in San Francisco. The Polynesian dance troupe was headed by Ezra Strand and his wife, who now live in a secluded house on the cliffs between the ocean and the jungle in Piapiatele. The elderly Ezra has once again been caught discharging a firearm, and Apelu must confiscate the weapon. He never expects Ezra to turn the shotgun on him . . . After uncovering what appears to be a smuggling operation in Ezra's house, Apelu heads to Western Samoa to investigate. He returns home with a list of women who immigrated to the American territory—and were never heard from again. When fingers start to point at Apelu and he becomes the main suspect in the murder of a prostitute, he turns to Ezra's beautiful and mysterious neighbor for help. With Apelu branded a fugitive, they begin their own search for the truth, which unveils the evil and greed hidden behind the public masks of those in high places . . . 'Enright does a superb job of showing the fine line that Apelu must walk between the two very different cultures of American Samoa and the United States.' —Kittling: Books "

John Enright (Author), Jeffrey Machado (Narrator)

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Peculiar Adventures in Outer Space

"A science fiction bundle consisting of Applesauce and Moonbeams and Nothing Personal. APPLESAUCE AND MOONBEAMS: A Telepathic Hitman has Stolen His Body! After a hit man blasts telepathic psychiatrist David Lumen’s mind into the body of a pampered kitty on its way home to the moon, David’s desperate plan to make himself whole again is hampered by his new feline life. The only person close enough to communicate with is struggling avant-garde artist, Pippin Applegate. Pippin has problems of her own. The Fashion Police ticket her unmercifully for appearing disheveled in public, even though her accidents are never quite her fault. Her aunt is pressuring her to quit art and become VP of the family’s Lunar apple business. And now Pippin has to deal with a telepathic cat? NOTHING PERSONAL: Kidnapped to the far side of galactic nowhere! One day Tam is waitressing at a neighborhood tavern and taking community college classes in firefighting. The next… Well, months later when she finally gets her sight and hearing back, after waking up in a hospital… She’s living on a county-sized space station, one of the few humans in a community made up of giant, sapient lizards and birds. Her next-door neighbor is a MUTANT giant, sapient lizard. Her new Station Safeties supervisor doesn’t think a mere mammal can handle the job. And her boyfriend wants her to help with illegal drug running. What’s a girl to do? Except keep her new eyes and ears open to find the bastard who stranded her here and knows the way home…"

Carol A. Strickland (Author), Jeffrey Machado (Narrator)

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Nothing Personal

"Kidnapped to the far side of galactic nowhere! One day Tam is waitressing at a neighborhood tavern and taking community college classes in firefighting. The next… Well, months later when she finally gets her sight and hearing back, after waking up in a hospital… She’s living on a county-sized space station, one of the few humans in a community made up of giant, sapient lizards and birds. Her next-door neighbor is a MUTANT giant, sapient lizard. Her new Station Safeties supervisor doesn’t think a mere mammal can handle the job. And her boyfriend wants her to help with illegal drug running. What’s a girl to do? Except keep her new eyes and ears open to find the bastard who stranded her here and knows the way home…"

Carol A. Strickland (Author), Jeffrey Machado (Narrator)

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From Conflict to Convergence

"Strategies to achieve meaningful and lasting conflict resolution In From Conflict to Convergence: Coming Together to Solve Tough Problems, two expert collaborative problem solvers deliver an incisive, hands-on guide to de-escalating conflict and constructively engaging with those you disagree with to find better solutions to problems. In this book full of real-life stories and examples, you'll find a collection of tried and tested strategies you can employ immediately as you negotiate and navigate your most seemingly intractable conflicts. You'll learn how finding what the authors call “higher ground” can advance your interests even when facing people and groups you think you have little in common with and how this can set the stage for longer term cooperation. The authors explain how to improve your ability to understand how other people think, feel, and perceive the world around you, and how to use that knowledge to develop mutually beneficial solutions that help advance your interests and the interests of the people you're dealing with. You'll also find: Strategies for distinguishing the message from the messenger, so you can appreciate the arguments and intentions of imperfectly-presented positions Techniques for responding to emotional and powerful conflicts and disagreements without getting lost in argument Ways to find breakthrough solutions to long-term conflicts that have failed to respond to previous attempts at resolution Perfect for business and organizational leaders, board members, community and religious leaders, public servants, mediators, and anyone else looking to find common ground with people with differing views and perspectives, From Conflict to Convergence also speaks to concerned citizens looking for concrete pathways to lessen troubling divides in their workplaces, their communities, and society at large. From Conflict to Convergence is a must-read resource for an increasingly combative and conflicted world."

Amanda Ripley, Mariah Levison, Robert Fersh (Author), Jeffrey Machado (Narrator)

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I Was Born To Run

"My name is James. I have a disability, but I am here to tell you my story that my disability gave me the push and courage to be what I wanted to be. This is a story of love, hope, perseverance, and acceptance. I am a nine-year-old boy who was born with a disability that hinders me to walk and run like other children. The story portrays my willpower and fortitude to overcome the obstacle to be able to run. Follow me on my journey from Mexico to United States to my adopted family and the dream to be a part of a running team at the new school."

Angelina Charles (Author), Jeffrey Machado (Narrator)

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Read The Tape: Using Situational Awareness to Predict Business and Personal Probabilities

"“Read the tape” is the first lesson Bennett Gates learns after discovering podcast host Mike Shapiro. That nugget of wisdom catapults his journey of personal and professional transformation. Follow Bennett’s journey of self-discovery as he listens to Mike’s podcast and applies the lessons learned to his own life. While feeling lost without direction and having a hard time finding success, Bennett 'finds his inner genius,” a “Mikeism” he learns during one of the podcasts. Armed with these “Mikeisms,” along with newfound knowledge and fresh ambition, Bennett starts making changes in his life. Ultimately, Bennett is able to find success personally and professionally by utilizing all that he's learned. By heeding Bennett's story and applying these 'Mikeisms' in your own life, which can be customized to each individual, you too can create positive change and make an impact. Whatever your roadblock or adversity is, you’ll find the tools in this book to be life changing. And it all starts with reading the tape…"

Mike S. Shapiro (Author), Jeffrey Machado (Narrator)

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Applesauce and Moonbeams

"A Telepathic Hitman Has Stolen His Body! Beware the Fashion Police! After a hit man blasts telepathic psychiatrist David Lumen’s mind into the body of a pampered kitty on its way home to the moon, David’s desperate plan to make himself whole again is hampered by his new feline life. The only person close enough to communicate with is struggling avant-garde artist, Pippin Applegate. Pippin has problems of her own. The Fashion Police ticket her unmercifully for appearing disheveled in public, even though her accidents are never quite her fault. Her aunt is pressuring her to quit art and become VP of the family’s Lunar apple business. And now Pippin has to deal with a telepathic cat? Suspense, Silliness… and a little Seduction Together they spot David’s body walking around... with the hit man’s mind inside. Can David regain his true body when it’s leaving a trail of chaos and murder that leads to Pippin’s make-or-break art show? Heat level: room temperature."

Carol A. Strickland (Author), Jeffrey Machado (Narrator)

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Audiobooks Narrated by Jeffrey Machado