Audiobooks narrated by Lauren Pedersen

Classroom Management From the Ground Up Audiobook

"Classroom management can make or break your teaching. But as educators know, there is no one-fits-all solution for every classroom. That is why bestselling authors Todd Whitaker, Madeline Whitaker Good, and Katherine Whitaker came together to write this book. They created a guide combining sound research with practical wisdom so educators could have a classroom management resource written by teachers for teachers. From this book, you'll gain effective strategies for designing and improving your classroom management from the ground up. You'll learn how the three core aspects of classroom management (relationships, high and clear expectations, and consistency) can be used to build and maintain an effectively-run classroom. You’ll also find out how to tweak minor issues and reset major challenges when things don't go as planned. Each chapter covers a core aspect of classroom management and includes a foundational understanding of the concept, powerful stories and examples, how-to applications, and tips on tweaking as problems arise. In addition, each chapter features a 'What You Can Do Tomorrow' section—strategies you can implement immediately. Whether you are a new or experienced teacher, this book will empower you to identify what is going well, adjust what needs to be changed, and feel more prepared for the unexpected."

Katherine Whitaker, Madeline Whitaker Good, Todd Whitaker (Author), Lauren Pedersen (Narrator)

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Cradled: Christ's Care for Postpartum Moms

Annie VanderHeiden (Author), Lauren Pedersen (Narrator)

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Raising an Anxious Child: A Parent and Educator's Perspective

"This book offers a lifeline to parents raising children with anxiety, combining expert insights with real-life experiences to create a resource that is both informative and relatable. Follow the inspiring journey of Rose and her mother Rachel as they navigate the complex and often overwhelming world of special education. Drawing on first-hand accounts, this book enables parents to understand what anxiety is and how to navigate the challenges of the special education system. Each chapter not only shares the real-life struggles and victories of Rose's journey but also provides practical advice and actionable strategies for parents facing similar challenges. Whether it's understanding special education terminology, advocating for accommodations, or finding the right educational environment, this book will empower you with the tools and confidence needed to nurture your anxious child with compassion and empathy. Whether you're new to this journey or looking to deepen your understanding, this resource provides parents and educators with everything they need to work together to create meaningful change and ensure that every child has the opportunity to thrive."

Beverley H. Johns, Rachel Krueger (Author), Lauren Pedersen (Narrator)

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7 Spiritual Gifts: Understanding Your Purpose and Destiny (The Motivational Gifts: Serving, Teaching, Prophecy, Exhortation, Giving, Organization, and Mercy)

"Everyone has gifts and talents, but do you know which gift is the foundation of your God-given purpose in life? In this updated edition of 7 Spiritual Gifts (formerly published as Know Your Ministry), Marilyn Hickey explains the seven foundational gifts of the Holy Spirit―also known as the motivational gifts―found in Romans 12. These gifts include prophecy, serving, teaching, exhortation, giving, organization, and mercy. You will discover the one gift that you identify with most closely and through which you will obtain the most success. Once you recognize your core gift, you will see how it permeates all areas of your life. Through this book, which includes a personal gifts evaluation survey, you can feel confident about your God-given calling; be encouraged and motivated in your area of service; live a satisfying life exercising your gifts; work together harmoniously with other believers; and realize your full potential. You have an indispensable part in the fulfillment of God's plans, and your foundational gift enables you to carry out your unique role. Discover and enjoy that gift as you come to understand your purpose and destiny and effectively serve others in His name."

Marilyn Hickey (Author), Lauren Pedersen (Narrator)

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Households, Hubbub, & Humor: Comic Tales of American Domestic Disasters

"In the hands of these classic American humorists, even the simplest household task can become a spectacular catastrophe. A cook turns a respectable home upside down. A burglar alarm causes more trouble than any burglar. Weddings descend into chaos, automobiles become runaway hazards, and the well-meaning Peterkin family proves that common sense is anything but common. Filled with wit, satire, unforgettable characters, and laugh-out-loud predicaments, these twenty-six tales celebrate the timeless humor found in family life, social pretensions, neighborhood feuds, and everyday disasters. Featuring the work of renowned authors and hidden gems of classic American fiction, including: Wanted, A Cook, by Alan Dale Mrs. Peterkin Wishes to Go to Drive, by Lucretia P. Hale Our New Bedstead, by Frederick S. Cozzens The Educational Breakfast, by Lucretia P. Hale The Boys around the House, by M Quad The Wolf at Susan's Door, by Anne Warner The Weddin' , by Jennie Betts Hartswick Mrs. Peterkin’s Tea-Party, by Lucretia P. Hale Tempest in a Tub, by James M. Bailey The Widow Bedott's Visitor, by Frances M. Whicher The Trawnbeighs, by Charles Macomb Flandrau Araminta and The Automobile, by Charles Battell Loomis The McWilliamses & the Burglar Alarm, by Mark Twain How We Bought a Sewin' Machine and Organ, by Marietta Holley The Colonel's Clothes, by Caroline Howard Gilman Hezekiah Bedott's Opinion, by Frances M. Whicher Why the Peterkins had a Late Dinner, by Lucretia P. Hale The Peterkins Snowed-Up, by Lucretia P. Hale The Peterkins are Obliged to Move, by Lucretia P. Hale A Kitchen Colonel, by Mary E. Wilkins Freeman The Peterkins at the Farm, by Lucretia P. Hale The Old Maid's House: In Plan, by Elizabeth Stuart Phelps The Lady Who Put Salt in Her Coffee, by Lucretia P. Hale Lucilla's Diary, by Lucretia P. Hale The Peterkins’ Christmas-Tree, by Lucretia P. Hale Aunt Pen's Funeral, by Harriet Prescott Spofford"

Alan Dale, Anne Warner, Caroline Howard Gilman, Charles Battell Loomis, Charles Macomb Flandrau, Elizabeth Stuart Phelps, Frances M. Whicher, Frederick S. Cozzens, Harriet Prescott Spofford, James M. Bailey, Jennie Betts Hartswick, Lucretia P. Hale, M Quad, Marietta Holley, Mark Twain, Mary E. Wilkins Freeman, RF Media LLC (Author), Cara Firestone, Erin Grassie, John Hopkinson, Julia Holland, Lauren Pedersen, Marie Mitchell, Stefanie Kay (Narrator)

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Merry Murder Season

"Jill Gardner—or as she's now known, Jill King—is working to provide gifts for needy kids this Christmas. But someone's about to puncture the holiday spirit . . . Jill’s store, Coffee, Books, and More, is co-sponsoring a charity dart tournament on Thanksgiving weekend with Chip's Bar, where toys and cash will be collected. She and her new husband, Greg, will be competing as well—that is, if Greg's brother and his girlfriend don't ruin the evening. But the event leads to something much worse than a family squabble when the bar owner is found dead the next morning after being used as a human dartboard . . . Jill and her police-detective hubby both aim to find the killer—but scoring a bullseye will be hard since the place was packed with a rowdy crowd of locals and a platoon of stuffed-animal-toting, very competitive motorcyclists. And with the night's big haul of cash donations left untouched, what could possibly be the motive for this murder?"

Lynn Cahoon (Author), Lauren Pedersen (Narrator)

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Executive Functioning and Psychotherapy: The New Neuroscience of Adaptive Intelligence

"A new model of executive functioning which illuminates the somatic, social, and emotional influences on how we make decisions. Executive functioning (EF) can be defined as a person's ability to successfully navigate their physical, intellectual, and social worlds. Interest in EF is expanding within psychotherapy, but like many scientific concepts which are adapted to the consulting room, there is a great deal of confusion and misinformation surrounding EF within clinical and lay communities. In this book, Louis Cozolino—a master of translating complex neuroscientific concepts into digestible, applicable literature for therapists and laypeople alike—is joined by experts Chloe Drulis and Carly Trissler to illuminate how our brains and minds successfully navigate the challenges of day—to—day life. The book offers a new, neurodynamic model of EF that explains the three main executive systems in the brain and the specific ways that they influence how we think, focus, and solve problems. This neurobiological framework highlights the interconnectedness of cognition, emotion, and relationships, providing readers with a deeper understanding of how humans function and strategies to improve outcomes in therapy, parenting, executive coaching, and personal development."

Carly Trissler, Chloe Drulis, Louis Cozolino (Author), Lauren Pedersen (Narrator)

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Mother Ann Lee: Morning Star of the Shakers

"The definitive biography of the founder of the Shaker movement, whose remarkable life is the subject of a new film, The Testament of Ann Lee. This acclaimed, accessible, and thoroughly researched biography documents the life of Ann Lee, a controversial, religious leader and early feminist figure. Lee established the Shaker movement in 1770 in Manchester, England. The core principles of the Shakers were radical: in an era when wives were the possession of their husband, Lee proclaimed the equality of men and women. The Shakers were dedicated to beliefs in absolute pacifism, equality of the sexes, absolute celibacy, and the cleansing of sin through dancing and chanting to shake away the past. The Shakers sought inner peace and harmony, but their unusual beliefs, including total abstinence from sex and their exhibitions of mystical ecstasy were considered suspect and led to the imprisonment of Lee and her followers. While jailed, Lee experienced a blinding, soul-splitting vision which reaffirmed her belief in celibacy and named her the second coming of Christ. Seeking religious freedom, she led her followers, known as the United Society of Believers in Christ’s Second Appearing, from England to settle in upstate New York, near Albany. Mother Ann Lee died in 1784, but her movement continued to grow into the nineteenth century with at least eighteen utopian Shaker communities in Kentucky, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, and Ohio. Today many of those Shaker settlements are museums. The last remaining Shaker community is at Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village near Poland, Maine. The Testament of Ann Lee, starring Amanda Seyfried, drew on this book among other sources to tell Lee’s story."

Nardi Reeder Campion (Author), Lauren Pedersen (Narrator)

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Nervous Systems: Spiritual Practices to Calm Anxiety in Your Body, the Church, and Politics

"Every era has its challenges, but ours seem to be majoring in anxiety. Bombarded (via screens) by constant global conflicts, rancorous politics, and church scandals, today we endure seemingly endless external stressors. The reasons are easy to find—division in politics and the pews, caring for kids or aging parents, and the rapid impact of social media on our psyches, to name a few. While exploring these origins may hold some benefit, Sara Billups is concerned with right now: How do we live well in the presence of pervasive personal and collective anxiety? The dissonance between Jesus saying 'Do not worry' and her heart's inability to stop worrying led Sara to seek out spiritual rhythms and practices that create a holistic, holy response to the anxiety brimming in our bodies, our churches, and our society. Nervous Systems offers helpful, doable daily practices for anxiety in the large and small trials in our lives. This collection of personal and cultural observations invites us to let go in the presence of our anxiety. Join Sara in learning how, with God's help, to face anxiety head-on rather than trying to pray it away or, worse, grin and bear it."

Sara Billups (Author), Lauren Pedersen (Narrator)

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Being Your Best Collection (6 Books) (HBR Emotional Intelligence Series)

"Manage your energy—and your mood. How to be human at work. HBR's Emotional Intelligence series features smart, essential reading on the human side of professional life from the pages of Harvard Business Review. Each book in the series offers proven research showing how our emotions impact our work lives, practical advice for managing difficult people and situations, and inspiring essays on what it means to tend to our emotional well-being at work. Uplifting and practical, these books explore the self-awareness and well-being skills that are critical to ambitious professionals who want to sustain their energy and productivity and bring the best version of themselves to work every day—even during difficult times. This specially priced, six-volume set includes Energy + Motivation; Resilience; Self-Awareness; Happiness; Confidence; and Purpose, Meaning, + Passion."

Harvard Business Review (Author), Ann Sprinkle, Daniel Henning, Joshua Saxon, Justin Price, Lauren Pedersen, Rachel Perry (Narrator)

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A Daughter's Choice

"Henrietta Is Set Against Love Full of faith, hope, and romance, this series takes you into the Heart of Amish Country. Henrietta Miller loves animals—especially her goats. She wants to marry and have children someday, but right now her goal is to have her own business selling snacks made from goat's milk and goat's soaps. Against her the wishes of her father--who's also the bishop—she applies for a job as a veterinary assistant to earn money. Then newcomer Nicholas Byler snatches the job out from under her—or so it seems to Hen. Now Nicholas is treating Hen's beloved animals as if he knows more than her. Hen turns her frustrations toward expanding her business to include wool-producing goats, even while her aunt hatches matchmaking plans—with Nicholas Byler, no less. The Heart of the Amish Series Includes: The Flower Quilter by Mindy Steele Ruth’s Ginger Snap Surprise by Anne Blackburne The Quilt Room Secret by Lisa Jones Baker Courting an Amish Bishop by Mindy Steele Mary’s Calico Hope by Anne Blackburne Serenity’s Secret by Lisa Jones Baker A Stolen Kiss by Mindy Steele Lizzie’s Little Mouse by Anne Blackburne Hunting for a Husband by Mindy Steele"

Kelly Irvin (Author), Lauren Pedersen (Narrator)

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Words Like Honey: How to Avoid Unintentional Harm, Model Kindness, and Nurture Your Child's Faith Through What You Say

"Our words have an impact on our children, yet how often do we slow down long enough to really think about what that impact might be? Many common phrases we utter as parents have a negative effect on our kids, unintentionally causing anxiety, stress, self-consciousness, or depression. Some of them even become a barrier to our child's faith and their trust in Christ. In Words Like Honey, sought-after speaker, writer, and mother of nine Amy Hughes explores specific words and phrases we commonly use when talking to our kids and considers the negative impact they may have. Things like 'Hurry up,' 'Calm down,' 'Don't be sad,' 'You should be ashamed of yourself,' 'God doesn't give you more than you can handle,' 'You just need more faith,' and more. Then she offers alternative words and phrases, giving us the practical help we need to choose better language in the moment that will build up our children's confidence, faith, and sense of worth in the long run. With support from Scripture, stories, and studies throughout, this book offers compassion and encouragement for all of us who want to parent with more intention."

Amy Hughes (Author), Lauren Pedersen (Narrator)

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Audiobooks Narrated by Lauren Pedersen

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