Non-Fiction Audiobooks

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"Despite the fact that are only approximately six million speakers of Modern Hebrew, a disproportionate amount of interest relative to its size exists in learning Hebrew. This is largely tied to Jewish communities around the world, but is also generated by interest among many Christian communities. An enduring resource for those looking to learn Hebrew has been the program originally developed by the Foreign Service Institute, a department within the U.S. State Department. While originally aimed at providing overseas diplomatic personnel with practical Hebrew language skills, these courses are now available for the general public."

Foreign Service Institue (Author), Foreign Service Institue (Narrator)

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It's the Middle Class, Stupid!

"It's the Middle Class, Stupid! confirms what we have all suspected: Washington and Wall Street have really screwed things up for the average American. Work has been devalued. Education costs are out of sight. Effort and ambition have never been so scantily rewarded. Political guru James Carville and pollster extraordinaire Stan Greenberg argue that our political parties must admit their failures and the electorate must reclaim its voice, because taking on the wealthy and the privileged is not class warfare-it is a matter of survival. Told in the alternating voices of these two top political strategists, It's the Middle Class, Stupid! provides eye-opening and provocative arguments on where our government-including the White House-has gone wrong, and what voters can do about it. Controversial and outspoken, authoritative and shrewd, It's the Middle Class, Stupid! is destined to make waves during the 2012 presidential campaign, and will set the agenda for legislative battles and political dust-ups during the next administration."

James Carville, Stan Greenberg (Author), James Carville, Stan Greenberg (Narrator)

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A Year Up: How a Pioneering Program Teaches Young Adults Real Skills for Real Jobs-With Real Success

"The inspiring story of a pioneering program that is redefining urban young adults as economic assets, not deficits During Gerald Chertavian's many years as a Big Brother, the former technology entrepreneur realized that our nation's "Opportunity Divide" strands millions of young, disadvantaged, yet motivated workers at the bottom of the job ladder. In 2000, Chertavian dedicated his life to closing that divide and Year Up was born. Year Up is an intensive program that offers low income young adults training, mentorship, internships, and ultimately real jobs-often with Fortune 500 companies. 85 percent of program graduates are employed or in full-time college within four months of graduation. Today, Year Up serves more than 1,300 students in nine cities across the nation. Following a Year Up class from admissions through graduation, A Year Up lets students share-in their own words-the challenges, failures, and personal successes they've experienced during their program year. This deeply moving and inspirational story also explains Chertavian's philosophy and the program's genesis, offering a road map for real change in our country and a beacon for young adults who want the opportunity to enter the economic mainstream."

Gerald Chertavian (Author), Lloyd James (Narrator)

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Running For My Life: One Lost Boy's Journey from the Killing Fields of Sudan to the Olympic Games

"Running for My Life is not a story about Africa or track-and-field athletics. It is about outrunning the devil and achieving the impossible; it is about faith, diligence, and the desire to give back. It is the American dream come true and a stark reminder that saving one can help save thousands more. In this heart-wrenching story, you'll learn about: - Lopez Lomong's harrowing kidnapping at the age of six, becoming one of the Lost Boys of Sudan - His survival in a prison refugee camp and his miraculous escape - How he arrived in the U.S. through the Unaccompanied Refugee Minor program - Lomong's journey from high-school track star to U.S. Olympic team captain Lopez Lomong chronicles his inspiring ascent from a barefoot lost boy of the Sudanese Civil War to a Nike-sponsored athlete on the U.S. Olympic Team. Though most of us fall somewhere between the catastrophic lows and dizzying highs of Lomong's incredible life, every reader will find in his story the human spark to pursue dreams that might seem unthinkable, even from circumstances that might appear hopeless. 'Lopez Lomong's story is one of true inspiration. His life is a story of courage, hard work, never giving up, and having hope where there is hopelessness all around. Lopez is a true role model.' MICHAEL JOHNSON, Olympic Gold Medalist 'This true story of a Sudanese child refugee who became an Olympic star is powerful proof that God gives hope to the hopeless and shines a light in the darkest places. Don't be surprised if after reading this incredible tale, you find yourself mysteriously drawn to run alongside him.' RICHARD STEARNS, president, World Vision US and author of The Hole in Our Gospel"

Lopez Lomong, Mark Tabb (Author), Brandon Hirsch (Narrator)

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The Science Of Discworld II: The Globe

"The acclaimed Science of Discworld centred around an original Pratchett story about the Wizards of Discworld. In it they accidentally witnessed the creation and evolution of our universe, a plot which was interleaved with a Cohen & Stewart non-fiction narrative about Big Science. In The Science of Discworld II our authors join forces again to see just what happens when the wizards meddle with history in a battle against the elves for the future of humanity on Earth. London is replaced by a dozy Neanderthal village. The Renaissance is given a push. The role of fat women in art is developed. And one very famous playwright gets born and writes The Play. Weaving together a fast-paced Discworld novelette with cutting-edge scientific commentary on the evolution and development of the human mind, culture, language, art, and science, this is a book in which 'the hard science is as gripping as the fiction'. (The Times)"

Ian Stewart, Jack Cohen, Terry Pratchett (Author), Michael Fenton Stevens, Stephen Briggs (Narrator)

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Teach Your Children Well: Parenting for Authentic Success

"Psychologist Madeline Levine, author of the New York Times bestseller The Price of Privilege, brings together cutting-edge research and thirty years of clinical experience to explode once and for all the myth that good grades, high test scores, and college acceptances should define the parenting endgame. Teach Your Children Well is a toolbox for parents, providing information, relevant research and a series of exercises to help parents clarify a definition of success that is in line with their own values as well as their children’s interests and abilities. Teach Your Children Well is a must-read for parents, educators, and therapists looking for tangible tools to help kids thrive in today’s high-stakes, competitive culture."

Madeline Levine (Author), Cassandra Campbell (Narrator)

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Among The Managers

"It's a world in which teamwork and goals are more than just motivational phrases, and moving the goal posts will get you sent off the pitch. Football management has come a long way since men in sheepskin coats bestrode the land. The BBC's business editor Robert Peston lifts the lid on this multimillion pound industry and, with managers like Harry Redknapp, Dario Gradi and Sam Allardyce, explores the management skills of Britain's top football managers - as well as asking what football managers can learn from their counterparts in the boardroom."

Robert Peston (Author), Robert Peston (Narrator)

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Oceans

"Thousands of years ago, people looked out across an ocean and asked themselves, 'What is on the other side?' And the bravest of them began to travel and find the answers - beautiful islands, frozen lands, different peoples ...And there are still interesting questions about the oceans. How do they change our weather? Why does the water go up and down twice a day? Why do most animals and plants live near the land? And what can possibly live at the bottom of the ocean, thousands of metres down, where there is no light? Surely nothing can stay alive in a place like that ..."

Barnaby Newbolt (Author), Multiple Narrators (Narrator)

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The Skateboarder

"'I love Owen's skateboarding,' Hannah thinks. 'I want to jump and do tricks, too.' When a skatepark opens near her house, Hannah is suddenly very interested in skateboarding. How do Mom, Dad, brother Evan, and cousin Justin feel about this? Who helps her? Who laughs at her? And who teaches her to be a true skateboarder in the end? This story has the answers."

Christine Lindop (Author), Multiple Narrators (Narrator)

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[German] - Geschichten aus Thailand

"Kein Thai wird je verstehen, warum sich diese verrückten Europäer möglichst nackt in die pralle Sonne legen, wo doch in Thailand jedes kleine Kind schon lernt, dass man sich der sengenden Tropensonne so wenig wie möglich aussetzt. Umgekehrt fällt es den Europäern schwer, die für Thais so selbstverständlichen und allgegenwärtigen Geister zu begreifen, die doch ganz wesentlich alle Geschicke der Menschen beeinflussen. Man muss sich gut mit ihnen stellen, ihnen opfern und vor allem - sie ernst nehmen! Der Autor kam als junger Bauingenieur nach Thailand und machte das Land schon bald zu seiner zweiten Heimat. Er beschreibt mit viel Humor und Einfühlungsvermögen in mehreren Kurzgeschichten die Mentalität der Thais sowie die zahlreichen Differenzen zwischen westlicher und östlicher Denkensweise. Dabei geht es u. a. um grundlegende Verhaltensregeln, Moral, Tabus, Prostitution, Umwelt, Geisterhäuschen, Religion, Ahnenverehrung, Verkehr, Thai-Boxen, Hahnenkämpfe, Stinkfrüchte und Sprachprobleme. Die virtuose Vortragsweise von Henk Flemming macht Günther Rufferts 'Geschichten aus Thailand' zu einem echten Hörgenuss!"

Günther Ruffert (Author), Henk Flemming (Narrator)

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Freedom of Mind: Helping Loved Ones Leave Controlling People, Cults, and Beliefs

"In the post 911 world, people are more susceptible than ever to charismatic figures who offer simple, black v. white, us v. them, good v. evil, formulaic solutions. The rise of the Internet; increasingly sophisticated knowledge about how to influence and manipulate others; and the growing vulnerabilities of people across the planet—make for a dangerous, potentially devastating combination. Freedom of Mind provides the knowledge and awareness needed to help people avoid or escape dangerous people and situations. It provides an up-to-the-minute guide to the reality of ‘undue influence’—the preferred term for mind control. It exposes the techniques and methods that individuals, cults, and institutions of all types—religious, business, therapeutic, educational, governmental—use to undo a person’s capacity to think and act independently. Meanwhile, people are becoming increasingly vulnerable. People are more susceptible than ever to charismatic figures. Freedom of Mind Provides Help for Yourself, a Loved One, or a Friend. It identifies and explains how to identify and evaluate potentially dangerous groups and individuals. Hassan details his groundbreaking approach, the ‘Strategic Interactive Approach,’ which can be used to help a loved one leave such a situation. Step-by-step, Hassan shows you how to: evaluate the situation; interact with dual identities; develop communication strategies using phone calls, letter writing and visits; understand and utilize cult beliefs and tactics; use reality-testing and other techniques to promote freedom of mind. He emphasizes the value of meeting with trained consultants to be effectively guided and coached and also to plan and implement effective interventions. The best way to protect yourself and your loved ones is knowledge and awareness."

Steven Hassan, Phd (Author), Steven Hassan, Phd (Narrator)

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