Audiobooks narrated by Lisa S. Ware

The Montessori Difference: Considering the Evidence

"Montessori is the oldest and most widespread alternative educational system available today. In the United States alone, Montessori is implemented in thousands of schools, including over 600 public ones. Its main claim is that the pedagogy is closely aligned with developmental science and that given the appropriate environment, infants and children develop themselves. Yet studies of the outcomes of this form of education have thus far been scattered, with no intensive qualitative review to inform parents, teachers, administrators, researchers, and school districts of what we know about Montessori's outcomes. The Montessori Difference examines and synthesizes the existing body of research on the outcomes of Montessori education to consider the efficacy of a Montessori education. It introduces the main tenets of Montessori education; reviews academic outcomes in literacy, math, and social-emotional outcomes like executive function and wellbeing; and offers a primer on how to interpret research, including meta-analyses, the pros and cons of different research designs to study school outcomes, and effect sizes. In doing so, it dispels some of the myths of Montessori and considers the challenges and opportunities inherent in the broader implementation of Montessori schooling. Pointing out both weaknesses and strengths in the existing literature, Angeline Stoll Lillard weaves together evidence from the highest quality studies to conclude when and how the research suggests this century-old way of educating makes a difference in the outcomes of children."

Angeline Stoll Lillard (Author), Lisa S. Ware (Narrator)

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The Lady Is a General: Lessons from a Trailblazing Prophet's Call to Shape Nations

"From a shy pastor's kid growing up in Texas in the 1950s to cofounder of Generals International in the 1980s to a prophet, preacher, pioneer, intercessor, mentor, and advocate for other women leaders, Cindy Jacobs has had an incredible life. Now, in this deeply personal and remarkably practical book, she not only shares her life story but mines it for the hard-won lessons she longs to pass on to the next generation. As Jacobs takes you through the twists and turns of her life as a woman in ministry, you'll be inspired to stick to the path God calls you to, no matter what challenges or hardships may come your way. She helps you recognize opportunities from God, avoid pitfalls that can stunt your spiritual growth, make good choices as you develop as a leader, and run the race ahead of you with joy and perseverance, never losing sight of the ultimate prize. God is calling His people to mentor the next generation to advance the gospel. Let Cindy Jacobs inspire you to persevere through opposition, overcome personal limitations, navigate your calling, and finish well—whether you're just starting out or looking to leave a legacy that lasts."

Cindy Jacobs (Author), Lisa S. Ware (Narrator)

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Medical Trauma: Assessment Tools, Coping Skills, and Recovery Strategies for Survivors and Therapists

"Medical trauma can hide in plain sight, shaping how we relate to ourselves and the world long after care has ended. It may show up as PTSD, anxiety, depression, or grief, stemming from a sudden medical emergency, a prolonged hospitalization, a chronic illness, or years of being dismissed or mistreated by providers. Written by expert clinicians and researchers on the topic of medical trauma, this book offers a clear roadmap to recovery for survivors and caregivers alike. Inside, you'll find actionable strategies, real-world case studies, and advocacy resources to help you: understand what medical trauma is and how it affects mind, body, and relationships; recognize identity-based mistreatment, bias, and discrimination; address secondary disruptions to work, finances, relationships, and sense of self; draw on personal strengths that support posttraumatic growth; navigate medical systems with greater clarity and agency; and rebuild trust with providers while maintaining boundaries in healthcare settings . Whether you are navigating your own healing or supporting others through theirs, you don't have to face the complexities of medical trauma alone—hope and recovery are within reach."

Michelle E. Flaum, Edd, Lpcc-S, Sacha McBain, Phd (Author), Lisa S. Ware (Narrator)

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The Law of Capitalism and How to Transform It

"A fascinating study of the legal underpinnings of capitalism, reasons why the system must be transformed, and actions we can take Even though capitalism has been conventionally described as an economic system, it is actually a deeply entrenched legal regime. Law provides the material for coding simple objects, promises, and ideas as capital assets. It also provides the means for avoiding the legal constraints that societies have frequently imposed on capitalism. Often lauded for creating levels of wealth unprecedented in human history, capitalism is also largely responsible for the two greatest problems now confronting humanity: the erosion of social and political cohesion, which undermines democratic self-governance, and the threats that emanate from climate change. By exploring the ways that Western legal systems empower individuals to advance their interests against society, Katharina Pistor reveals how capitalism is an unsustainable system designed to foster inequity. She offers ideas for rethinking how the transformation of the law and the economy can help us create a more just system—before it is too late."

Katharina Pistor (Author), Lisa S. Ware (Narrator)

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Does My Child Need Me to Lead or Follow?: A Radically Simple Way to Parent Children from Infancy Through Age 6

"You love your child. But sometimes you just don’t understand what’s going on with them. Young children can’t yet put their feelings into words. Instead, they show what’s going on through their behavior, often in ways that are completely incomprehensible to adults. You want to do everything right, but sometimes you just don’t know what your child needs or what they’re trying to tell you. - Your child has seemingly inexplicable tantrums—and nothing calms them down. - Your child doesn’t listen to you—even though you ask nicely. - You don’t know whether to comfort, set boundaries, or wait it out. - You feel like your child doesn’t understand you—and vice versa. Child psychology expert Claudia Schwarzlmüller presents a simple but profoundly helpful method for dealing with such situations—predicated on your knowing when to lead your child and when, instead, to follow their lead. Identifying these moments—and responding accordingly—is the key to a balanced parenting style that minimizes outbursts and helps your child’s development from infancy through age six. Does My Child Need Me to Lead or to Follow? tracks the development of a fictionalized child named Alex from infancy through age six, guiding you through dozens of situations that will help you to instantly recognize what your child needs at that moment—because you’ll understand the underlying needs in their behavior."

Claudia Schwarzlmüller (Author), Lisa S. Ware (Narrator)

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Letters to a Young Seeker: Departing Thoughts from an Elder

"Within this book, twenty-one timeless insights from Neale Donald Walsch, NY Times bestselling author of Conversations with God, offer clear, uplifting wisdom for anyone seeking greater peace, clarity, and purpose. Drawn from a lifetime of spiritual exploration, each insight is delivered in a short, heartfelt letter that speaks directly to the listener. Every letter includes an inner awareness: a simple, powerful idea to reflect on and apply to your daily life. These insights are practical, accessible, and transformative, whether you are beginning your spiritual journey or deepening a long-standing practice. Following each letter is a poem by award-winning poet Em Claire, Neale's beloved wife. Her luminous, evocative writing amplifies Neale's words, creating an emotional doorway that brings each insight to life by turning a message that opens the mind into magic, which opens the heart. Letters to a Young Seeker is a comforting companion, a source of inspiration, and a meaningful gift for anyone navigating change, seeking renewal, or longing to live with more intention and joy."

Neale Donald Walsch (Author), Lisa S. Ware, Stephen Bel Davies (Narrator)

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Marine Pollution: What Everyone Needs to Know(r)

"For millennia, human societies have viewed the ocean as a dumping ground for waste products of all kinds. The sources of marine pollution are extensive, including oil spills, sewage, fertilizers, pesticides, industrial wastes, heavy metals, ocean acidification, plastics, and even invasive species, considered biological pollution. Yet, the solutions are not as clear. Updated to reflect recent research, this book discusses the sources of marine pollutants, their effects on marine organisms and humans, and how to reduce or eliminate them. Weis covers the aftermath of oil spills in addition to 'emerging' topics like flame retardants, pharmaceuticals, noise pollution, and PFAS. A new chapter examines the prevalence of microplastics and how they rise through the food chain into human beings, along with their associated toxic chemicals. Additional chapters address the deadly effects of climate change in the ocean but also focus on actions that all people can take, citing recent environmental improvements as a cause for hope."

Judith S. Weis (Author), Lisa S. Ware (Narrator)

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Slacking: A Guide to Ivy League Miseducation

"Ivy League universities can no longer be trusted to produce well-educated students. Even a cursory review of the course titles at top schools shows that these $320,000-plus diplomas may confer legacy prestige to graduates, but not necessarily knowledge or wisdom. At Cornell, for example, students can take Queer Girlhood and Intersectional Disability Studies. Even worse, these courses actually fulfill general education requirements. It is still possible to earn a great education at Ivy League universities, but doing so requires prudence and persistence. In Slacking, Adam Kissel, Rachel Alexander Cambre, and Madison Marino Doan dedicate one chapter to each Ivy League college, providing information about the coursework that serious students should pursue to extract a real education from these decaying institutions. Every chapter concludes with two course lists, both of which meet the school's general education requirements. One displays the worst collection of courses that an inveterate 'slacker' could take to skate through the requirements for entertainment, reinforcement of political biases, and narrow specialization. The other lists the best choice of courses a dedicated striver could take to acquire a well rounded, content-rich liberal education. The contrast between the two sounds an alarm bell for curriculum reform at America's best-known colleges."

Adam Kissel, Madison Marino Doan, Rachel Alexander Cambre (Author), Lisa S. Ware (Narrator)

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How to Find Happiness: An Ancient Guide to the Good Life

"Does happiness come from the pursuit of pleasure or moral virtue? A vivid new translation of Cicero’s exploration of a timeless question “Of course, we all want to be happy.” So wrote the Roman statesman, orator, and philosopher Marcus Tullius Cicero. He and his fellow Greek and Roman philosophers agreed that the secret to happiness—or what they called the “good life”—is pursuing the “greatest good.” The only problem is that they couldn’t agree on what the greatest good is. Cicero addressed this dilemma by composing a set of dialogues, On the Greatest Good and Evil (De finibus bonorum et malorum), in which he pitted advocates of different philosophical approaches to happiness against one another. Notably, these include the Epicureans (who believe that the greatest good is pleasure) and the Stoics (according to whom it is moral virtue). Rather than choosing sides, Cicero considers the pros and cons of the different philosophies, ultimately leaving it to his readers to make up their own minds. In How to Find Happiness, Katharina Volk offers a vivid new translation of selections from Cicero’s work, complete with an introduction and the original Latin text on facing pages. The result is a lively and engaging debate that invites each of us to discover our own path to happiness."

Katharina Volk, Marcus Tullius Cicero (Author), Lisa S. Ware (Narrator)

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Blighted: A Story of People, Politics, and an American Housing Miracle

"Blighted is a powerful narrative about the decades-long decay and remarkable two-year reinvention of Summerdale, an aging apartment community located in one of Atlanta's grittiest corridors. Blighted unfolds in the voices of ruthless drug dealers, phantom tenants, fearless landlords, the working poor, educators, and visionary local leaders. After purchasing the property from an absentee overseas owner, Marjy Stagmeier and her partners methodically tackled the crisis festering inside the gated 244-unit apartment property. Two years of relentless work later, Stagmeier reveals how the team that she led built community from chaos. Stagmeier demonstrates how marginalized housing perpetuates intergenerational poverty and the collapse of nearby public schools while showing the multifaceted challenges of improving dire living conditions. Blighted offers a unique insider perspective of the political, human, and economic challenges of delivering equitable housing in a market fueled by inflationary prices, insatiable demand, and competing and often dubious agendas. Summerdale's success is a bright model of how affordable housing, education, healthcare, and social capital can interconnect to build vibrant, sustainable communities. From there, kids, families, working people, and neighborhoods can thrive."

Margaret Stagmeier (Author), Lisa S. Ware (Narrator)

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The Shortest History of the Dinosaurs: The 230-Million-Year Story of Their Time on Earth

"Despite their cultural influence, the grand narrative of the dinosaur story is rarely told. Most of us have heard of Stegosaurus and Tyrannosaurus, but these two dinosaurs lived more than eighty million years apart—a greater span of time than the entire post-T. rex history of the planet. Furthermore, we often know even less about the environments these animals lived in. The Shortest History of the Dinosaurs tells the full story, a 230-million-year epic of small beginnings, spectacular golden periods, and eventual global domination—before an unthinkable asteroid event brought everything to a screeching halt. We learn that, for millions of years in the Triassic, dinosaurs were dog-sized—but slowly developing evolutionary traits like feathers and warm-bloodedness. In the Jurassic Period, these traits—and others like laying eggs and growing specialized air sacs—led to an era of rapid growth in dinosaur population and physical size. As Pangea continued to break apart, during the Cretaceous Period, dinosaurs traversed the globe, adapting to air and water—before a six-mile-wide asteroid hit Central America. Using fossil discoveries and fresh understandings of genetics and evolution, author Riley Black reveals the startling relationships dinosaurs shared with each other, the land they lived on, other animal species, and the earth."

Riley Black (Author), Lisa S. Ware (Narrator)

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Deliberative Policymaking: Redesigning How We Make Education Policy

"A Choice Outstanding Academic Title of the Year In Deliberative Policymaking, Elizabeth Grant advances a fresh framework for making collective decisions about US schools. Grant argues that education policy can be made better by improving education policymaking methods. Informed by accounts of policymaking actions as well as her own experience, she offers a keen assessment of which components of existing education policy and policymaking have been effective and which have not. Grant presents new approaches to the craft of policymaking. She endorses policy design thinking, including user-centered design; greater attention to education statecraft, such as reinforcing federal-state relations; and partnering with intermediaries who can help policymakers determine where the public interest lies. She underscores how these practices support democratized policymaking and implementation, which can lead to more inclusive, equitable policy. Grant notes that the success of policy work depends on civic capacity to initiate and sustain improvement efforts, and on policy's ability to meet the demands of the time. This book is essential for anyone who makes policy or is interested in education reform."

Elizabeth Grant (Author), Lisa S. Ware (Narrator)

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