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Bipolar Disorder Audiobook by Dana Tebow

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Dana Tebow) — Wed, 18 Jun 2014 23:30:32 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/361/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Bipolar Disorder Subtitle: The Two Faces Understanding Bipolar Disorder Symptoms Author: Dana Tebow Narrator: Tracy Hundley Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 10 mins Language: English Release date: 06-18-14 Publisher: Speedy Publishing LLC Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 10 votes Genres: Nonfiction, Social Sciences Publisher's Summary: When your moods and energy levels unpredictably swing from one extreme to another, it can be a challenge to merely go through life each day. While bipolar disorder is treatable today, there is no cure for it. In these circumstances, it's important that you have a thorough plan to guide you through life. When you live with bipolar disorder, your unpredictable ability to sleep, your mood swings and the side effects of your medications can make life difficult to manage. An important step to take towards bringing all this unpredictability under control would be to put down everything that you can about your life in a journal. Once you have a few pages filled, you can begin to take your journal to your consultations with your doctor. Your notes can be an invaluable guide to the doctor as he works out a medication plan. Dana Tebow's book helps you to understand Bipolar Disorder and the symptoms.

The Social Labs Revolution Audiobook by Zaid Hassan

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Zaid Hassan) — Fri, 31 Oct 2014 07:56:15 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/361/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Social Labs Revolution Subtitle: A New Approach to Solving Our Most Complex Challenges Author: Zaid Hassan Narrator: Fajer Al-Kaisi Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 22 mins Language: English Release date: 10-31-14 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 10 votes Genres: Nonfiction, Social Sciences Publisher's Summary: Current responses to our most pressing societal challenges - from poverty to ethnic conflict to climate change - are not working. These problems are incredibly dynamic and complex, involving an ever-shifting array of factors, actors, and circumstances. They demand a highly fluid and adaptive approach, yet we address them by devising fixed, long-term plans. Social labs, says Zaid Hassan, are a dramatically more effective response. Social labs bring together a diverse a group of stakeholders - not to create yet another five-year plan but to develop a portfolio of prototype solutions, test those solutions in the real world, use the data to further refine them, and test them again. Hassan builds on a decade of experience - as well as drawing from cutting-edge research in complexity science, networking theory, and sociology - to explain the core principles and daily functioning of social labs, using examples of pioneering labs from around the world. He offers a new generation of problem solvers an effective, practical, and exciting new vision and guide. Members Reviews: Important insights from cutting edge work I devoured this book in the matter of 2 days. It's not often that I read a book and recognise it as a seminal work on the cutting edge of social change. Zaid beautifully frames the case for taking a new approach to tackling complex challenges, at an important time for our society. 'We have technical & scientific labs to tackle our biggest technical & scientific challenges. We need social labs to tackle our biggest social challenges.' We're currently working on what I would categorise as a 'next gen social lab' (by Hassan's definition) in New Zealand, focused on youth wellbeing. The book gave great context and language to explain our work on Lifehack HQ to our many stakeholders. I think the concrete examples that Hassan gave of his work around the world were excellent, but I would like to have also had seen a few more examples of other independent Labs and case studies. It was great to see a nod to the role of cultural technologies (like Theory U), entrepreneurship methodologies (like Lean Startup), and technical methodologies (like Agile & Scrum). We see these are core to underpinning our work to develop the Lab, as well as embedding in the projects and ventures which emerge from Lifehack HQ. I'm looking forward to reading the Field guide which is soon to be released, and seeing how our work compares. Thank you to Zaid & your colleagues for releasing this book to raise the profile and understanding of Social Labs and the revolution we hope to see in social change approaches around the world. is there anything new to this? I really don't understand why most people give this book 5 stars. Sure, it does cover an important topic. And the approach that is suggested makes sense.

Rescuing Penny Jane Audiobook by Amy Sutherland

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Amy Sutherland) — Tue, 21 Feb 2017 17:48:04 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/361/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Rescuing Penny Jane Subtitle: One Shelter Volunteer, Countless Dogs, and the Quest to Find Them All Homes Author: Amy Sutherland Narrator: Xe Sands Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 18 mins Language: English Release date: 02-21-17 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 9 votes Genres: Nonfiction, Social Sciences Publisher's Summary: Drawing on her work at a shelter, her experiences living with two rescue dogs of her own, and years of research, best-selling author and Boston Globe columnist Amy Sutherland takes us on an unforgettable journey into the special world of rescue and shelter dogs - and the growing number of dedicated people who are deeply invested in saving these precious lives. Terrified Penny Jane; brassy but filthy Dixie Lou; tough-guy Dingo; and the crazed, nippy jester, Walter Joe. These are not your average cute-and-cared-for, well-trained pups - these are shelter dogs. Scared, aggressive, so painfully shy that they can't look you in the eye, they have languished so long without attention that they are slipping into a dark place, and soon will no longer be able to bond with people. A member of the elite corps of volunteers at Boston's Animal Rescue League, Amy Sutherland began walking shelter dogs in 2001 and has patiently helped train canines with serious behavior problems. Rescuing Penny Jane is the story of her adventures with these remarkable dogs, from working at a shelter, helping dozens of animals discover that the right person can give them love, hope, and a whole new life, to adopting two rescue dogs of her own and fostering half a dozen more. In addition to her touching, funny, and insightful anecdotes, Sutherland travels the country talking to leading shelter experts, animal behaviorists, and activists. An affecting, entertaining portrait of the relationships between shelter dogs and those who care for them, Rescuing Penny Jane is a book that dog lovers and all who care about animals will treasure. Members Reviews: This is a great book for shelter volunteers and for all animal lovers ... This is a great book for shelter volunteers and for all animal lovers to learn what the animals go through that find themselves in a shelter situation. And, it's about the wonderful people who devote so much of their time to needy and abandoned animals and the awesome rescue organizations out there.who save so many innocent lives. Five Stars IT WILL BRING TO TO TEARS OF JOY. Five Stars I loved this book I loved this book I loved this book. I'm a dog lover (and owner) but I'm also a lover of great writing and Ms. Sutherland tells the story of her dog Penny Jane and the stories of so many more dogs she has helped find homes - or despaired of ever finding homes. It's funny and it's heartbreaking and it's one of the best "dog books" I've read in a long time although it's a book as much about people too. Perhaps even more so. Bravo Ms. Sutherland! I loved this book I loved this book. It was a very honest depiction of what it takes to volunteer at an animal shelter and what life is like for the dogs there. She confirmed that (as in shelters in my area) most of the dogs there are pit bulls/mixes and face a serious challenge in getting adopted. I particularly liked reading about the interviews with owners who surrendered their dogs. It changed my (erroneous) perception of why they did so and who these people are. The author is to be commended for her dedication to Penny Jane, a dog that few people would have adopted and stuck with through thick and thin. It's a lesson to love our family (two or four-legged) just as they are.

Dream Differently: Candid Advice for America's Students Audiobook by Dr. Vince M. Bertram

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Dr. Vince M. Bertram) — Fri, 10 Nov 2017 09:49:49 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/361/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Dream Differently: Candid Advice for America's Students Author: Dr. Vince M. Bertram Narrator: Mike Norgaard Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 31 mins Language: English Release date: 11-10-17 Publisher: Regnery Publishing Genres: Nonfiction, Social Sciences Publisher's Summary: To get the most out of your college education, you need to choose your classes wisely - and increasingly, that means choosing STEM. Today's job seekers should have at least a basic understanding of trigonometry and other science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields. The US Bureau of Labor Statistics projects more than one-point-three million job openings in math and computer-related fields by 2022. The purpose of this book is not to push you into a STEM career; it is simply to provide you with information and perspective, as well as a few questions that, if answered honestly, will help you plot out an educational and career pathway that will help you achieve your dreams. Members Reviews: Good information and should be required reading in high school ... Good information and should be required reading in high school for anyone wanting to head off to college. Hopefully in the freshman year. I would have like to have read about choices for those for whom college is not a good fit/choice. A Must Read for Every High School Student A very insightful book written by someone who genuinely cares about America's students. Bertram addresses the topics people are too timid to talk about, but should. I think every high school student should read this book before going to college. You won't be disappointed. Even as a senior in college, I learned a few things from reading it. Bertram is a highly respect educator in America and is the leader of the one of the best STEM curriculum providers in the country Dr. Bertram is a highly respect educator in America and is the leader of the one of the best STEM curriculum providers in the country. He truly cares for students and wants to give a quality education for ALL students. I am looking forward to reading this book and if it is anything like his last book it will be challenging and eye opening.

To Protect and Serve Audiobook by Norm Stamper

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Norm Stamper) — Tue, 07 Jun 2016 21:18:23 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/361/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: To Protect and Serve Subtitle: How to Fix America's Police Author: Norm Stamper Narrator: Malcolm Hillgartner Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 35 mins Language: English Release date: 06-07-16 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 29 votes Genres: Nonfiction, Social Sciences Publisher's Summary: American policing is in crisis. The last decade witnessed a vast increase in police aggression, misconduct, and militarization, along with a corresponding reduction in transparency and accountability. Nowhere is this more noticeable and painful than in African American and other ethnic minority communities. Racism - from raw, individualized versions to insidious systemic examples - appears to be on the rise in our police departments. Overall, our police officers have grown more and more alienated from the people they've been hired to serve. In To Protect and Serve, Norm Stamper offers new insights into the conditions that have created this crisis, reminding us that police in a democratic society belong to the people - and not the other way around. To Protect and Serve also delivers a revolutionary new model for American law enforcement: the community-based police department. It calls for citizen participation in all aspects of police operations: policymaking, program development, crime fighting and service delivery, entry-level and ongoing education and training, oversight of police conduct, and, especially relevant to today's challenges, joint community-police crisis management. Nothing will ever change until the system itself is radically restructured, and here Norm Stamper shows us how. Members Reviews: Truth mixed with liberal rhetoric Hoped for a higher level of objective truth. Sad that a liberal view on issues was woven into much of the useful insights. Also, seemed like two different people wrote this, depending upon which sentence you read. And it does not help that the narrator embellished and accentuated anything he perceived as negative facts on LEeven when they were not. So, if you do buy it, you might be better off reading it vs. listening to the audio book version. Such bias from a Non-LE POV What could have made this a 4 or 5-star listening experience for you? If this former police officer was able to actually see what was going on in policing and write from a stand point that wasn't so one sided. Also when someone writes about civil litigations and takes information from what was claimed and not what was proved to have happened and writes it as fact that really causes issues with how legitimate the author's ability to bring forward credible information for people to make informed decisions. What was most disappointing about Norm Stampers story? I wonder what type of police officer he was and if he has ever had to be in a situation where he had deadly force used against him or if he had to use deadly force against someone else. I also wonder how many times he has actually used force to be able to speak about use of force from the perspective as what he claims to be an expert. A person who may be promoted may be an expert in management but does not necessarily mean they have a true understanding of use of force incidents. It is obvious to me that he has a limited understanding on this subject topic but speaks about it as an expert. Insightful, balanced, evidence-based, comprehensiv What did you love best about To Protect and Serve? Excellent overview of issues in policing with references to research, personal experience, and acknowledgements of limitations of knowledge and author's personal biases. Terrific.

The Impact on Algebra vs. Geometry of a Learner's Ability to Develop Reasoning Skills Audiobook

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Dr. Lisa Johnson Q.M.E.) — Fri, 05 May 2017 16:27:54 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/361/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Impact on Algebra vs. Geometry of a Learner's Ability to Develop Reasoning Skills Author: Dr. Lisa Johnson Q.M.E. Narrator: Michael Stuhre Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 16 mins Language: English Release date: 05-05-17 Publisher: Dr Lisa A Johnson QME Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Nonfiction, Social Sciences Publisher's Summary: In this master's thesis, Dr. Lisa A. Johnson Q.M.E. examines the impact of three reasoning skills - number sense, structure sense, and abstract reasoning - on algebra and geometry. The study concentrates its efforts on data compiled from more than 20 researchers in this area, an extensive annotated bibliography, and work done at fictitiously named Union High School, real school classes consisting of 48 math students and eight math teachers. Through the efforts of this study, Dr. Johnson determined that algebra relies on abstract reasoning and structure sense, while geometry does not. Moreover, Dr. Johnson observed that further instruction needs to be given to teachers on communicating the three reasoning skills, as the teachers studied were not sufficiently knowledgeable in these areas. With teacher improvements, students in non-sufficient school systems could better excel in mathematics. Dr. Johnson holds two bachelors in sciences; three master's degrees, one of which is in Math Education Curriculum, and a doctorate degree. She attributes her success to her parents and sisters. This is her second publication.

Convicting the Innocent Audiobook by Stanley Cohen

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Stanley Cohen) — Tue, 05 Apr 2016 06:34:45 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/361/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Convicting the Innocent Subtitle: Death Row and America's Broken System of Justice Author: Stanley Cohen Narrator: Allan Robertson Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 26 mins Language: English Release date: 04-05-16 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 10 votes Genres: Nonfiction, Social Sciences Publisher's Summary: Every day, innocent men across America are thrown into prison, betrayed by a faulty justice system, and robbed of their lives - either by decades-long sentences or the death penalty itself. Injustice tarnishes our legal process from start to finish. From the racial discrimination and violence used by backwards law enforcement officers, to a prison culture that breeds inmate conflict, there is opportunity for error at every turn. Award-winning journalist, Stanley Cohen, chronicles over 100 of these cases, from the 1973 case of the first ever death row exoneree, David Keaton, to multiple cases as of 2015 that resulted from the corrupt practices of NYPD Detective Louis Scarcella (with nearly 70 Brooklyn cases under review for wrongful conviction). In the wake of these unjust convictions, grassroots organizations, families, and pro bono lawyers have battled this rampant wrongdoing. Cohen reveals how eyewitness error, jailhouse snitch testimony, racism, junk science, prosecutorial misconduct, and incompetent counsel have populated America's prisons with the innocent. Listeners embark on journeys with men who were arrested, convicted, sentenced to life in prison or death, dragged through the appeals system, and finally set free based on their actual innocence. Although these stories end with vindication, there are those that have ended with unjustified execution. Convicting the Innocent is sure to fuel controversy over a justice system that has delivered the ultimate punishment nearly 1,000 times since 1976, though it cannot guarantee accurate convictions. Members Reviews: Wow this gives you a different view I enjoyed this so much it really made you think. It was hard to listen because the subject matter was so sad but it was worth it. The author gave you lots of information in an interesting way. Important. Now more than ever. Too many cases to consider -- which is the point, isn't it? Terrifying andTragic This is a book that should really halt this draconian method of state sanctioned murder in it's track's but alas it seems certain puritanical factions in America think that this is justice. A real eye opener, so many lives ruined.

On the Burning Edge Audiobook by Kyle Dickman

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Kyle Dickman) — Tue, 12 May 2015 05:58:39 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/361/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: On the Burning Edge Subtitle: A Fateful Fire and the Men Who Fought It Author: Kyle Dickman Narrator: Will Damron Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 33 mins Language: English Release date: 05-12-15 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 71 votes Genres: Nonfiction, Social Sciences Publisher's Summary: In the tradition of Sebastian Junger's The Perfect Storm and Robert Kurson's Shadow Divers comes a true and heartbreaking tale of courage, difficult decisions, and ultimate sacrifice. On the Burning Edge, by award-winning journalist and former wildland firefighter Kyle Dickman, is the definitive account of the Yarnell Hill Fire. On June 28, 2013, a single bolt of lightning sparked an inferno that devoured more than 8,000 acres in Northern Arizona. Twenty elite firefighters - the Granite Mountain Hotshots - walked together into the blaze, tools in their hands and fire shelters on their hips. Only one of them walked out. Dickman brings to the story a professional firefighter's understanding of how wildfires ignite, how they spread, and how they are fought. He understands hotshots and their culture: the pain and glory of a rough and vital job, the brotherly bonds born of dangerous work. Drawing on dozens of interviews with officials, families of the fallen, and the lone survivor, he describes in vivid detail what it's like to stand inside a raging fire - and shows how the increased population and decreased water supply of the American West guarantee that many more young men will step into harm's way in the coming years. Members Reviews: being firefighter myself,this book hit my heart. Exceptional book, great insight to fighting wildland fires and how to become a hot shot. Be on the fire line, and in their heads. Would you consider the audio edition of On the Burning Edge to be better than the print version? Although the technical information provided about the crew, fire equipment and field terms is easy to understand, reading the same at a study pace, and having a written outline (provided by the author of men, squads, fires, etc.) provided a better touch-stone. The audio version is "better" because the narrator, Will Damron, provides the emotion and sense of urgency that is the backbone of this story. What was the most compelling aspect of this narrative? Learning about the mens' lives, dreams, family and motivations. Which scene was your favorite? Favorite? Well, impressive and mind boggling. The telling of the Dude Fire. I couldn't believe what I was reading. I had no idea of the risk involved, and how the situations can change in the blink of an eye. They all train so hard to be ready. Ready. I cried. Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you? This book is based on actual events. The aftermath of any tragedy claiming human life, leaves those left behind empty at all levels of emotion and understanding. The eulogy read by Granite Mountain Firefighter Brendan McDonough is one of those moments. Any additional comments? Kyle Dickmans' book is well written, and very interesting. The language and tools of firefighting are made easy for anyone to understand. I enjoyed learning the history of wild land fire fighting and how it came to be in the fabric of our nation. Now what I expected Went more into the before and less into the after. But all and all it was a good book. In my opinion, being a fire fighter, it had a couple technical flaws. a great book What did you love best about On the Burning Edge? I was skeptical of this book.

A Macat Analysis of Toni Morrison's Playing in the Dark: Whiteness and the Literary Imagination

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Karina Jakubowicz) — Fri, 29 Jul 2016 17:02:20 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/361/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Macat Analysis of Toni Morrison's Playing in the Dark: Whiteness and the Literary Imagination Author: Karina Jakubowicz, Adam Perchard Narrator: Macat.com Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 47 mins Language: English Release date: 07-29-16 Publisher: Macat International Limited. Ratings: 2.5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Nonfiction, Social Sciences Publisher's Summary: Winner of the Pulitzer Prize for fiction - and the first black woman to win the Nobel Prize in literature - novelist, orator, and outspoken public intellectual Toni Morrison is best known for her novels. In Playing in the Dark, however, she enters the realm of literary criticism. Morrison, an African American, draws attention to the often-overlooked significance of race in literature, demonstrating "the impact of racism on those who perpetuate it". She demonstrates that the quintessentially American literary themes of freedom and individualism depend on the existence of a black population that was manifestly not free. Reading the racial language between the lines of classic American fiction, Morrison shows that literature is never raceless, and that the equating of whiteness with universality is the problematic element that literary studies has been overlooking. Morrison denounces a "color-blind" approach and asks that we open our eyes to the realities of race, representation, and power. Members Reviews: Thank you Where does A Macat Analysis of Toni Morrison's Playing in the Dark: Whiteness and the Literary Imagination rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far? This was a great analysis of Playing in the Dark. I really appreciated this.

Why We Love Serial Killers Audiobook by Scott Bonn

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Scott Bonn) — Tue, 07 Oct 2014 07:32:33 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/361/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Why We Love Serial Killers Subtitle: The Curious Appeal of the World's Most Savage Murderers Author: Scott Bonn Narrator: Keith Szarabajka Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 58 mins Language: English Release date: 10-07-14 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 45 votes Genres: Nonfiction, Social Sciences Publisher's Summary: For decades now, serial killers have taken center stage in the news and entertainment media. The coverage of real-life murderers such as Ted Bundy and Jeffrey Dahmer has transformed them into ghoulish celebrities. Similarly, the popularity of fictional characters such as Hannibal "The Cannibal" Lecter or Dexter demonstrates just how eager the public is to be frightened by these human predators. But why is this so? Could it be that some of us have a gruesome fascination with serial killers for the same reasons we might morbidly stare at a catastrophic automobile accident? Or it is something more? In Why We Love Serial Killers, criminology professor Dr. Scott Bonn explores our powerful appetite for the macabre, while also providing new and unique insights into the world of the serial killer, including those he has gained from his correspondence with two of the worlds most notorious examples, David Berkowitz ("Son of Sam") and Dennis Rader ("Bind, Torture, Kill"). In addition, Bonn examines the criminal profiling techniques used by law enforcement professionals to identify and apprehend serial predators, he discusses the various behaviors - such as the charisma of the sociopath - that manifest themselves in serial killers, and he explains how and why these killers often become popular cultural figures. Groundbreaking in its approach, Why We Love Serial Killers is a compelling look at how the media, law enforcement agencies, and public perception itself shapes and feeds the "monsters" in our midst. Members Reviews: not as exciting as name promised. It FELT like the author was trying to sound academic, there was a preview and review of the chapters, too repetitious, and a little insulting. The content was not as interesting as I had hoped. I just didn't like it. Fascinating listening. Would you listen to Why We Love Serial Killers again? Why? Definitely, however, its confession time, as soon as I saw the title of this audiobook I was drawn to it like a moth, I am one of those people who cannot resist reading about the people who carry out horrendous crimes. Throughout history there have been plenty of examples both real, and those which have been the product of somebody elses mind, such as the serial killer Hannibal Lecter first made famous in the book and film Silence of the Lambs. The author of this book, has however a special insight into its content. Not only is Dr Scott Bonn a Professor of Criminology but he also comes from a media and analytic background. What was the most compelling aspect of this narrative? The author explores what makes these people so interesting to those of us who look on with morbid fascination at their crimes. He looks into their background, upbringing, and ultimately the people and events which have influenced them. However, he also looks at role that the killers themselves, media and law enforcement agencies have in the publics perception. What does Keith Szarabajka bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book? Keith Szarabajka carried out a very good narration of this unique and fascinating book. Any additional comments? For anyone interested in the subject, this book will be fascinating, famous serial killers such as David Berkowitz and Dennis Rader, and the author has interviewed some of them.

Boom, Bust, Exodus Audiobook by Chad Broughton

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Chad Broughton) — Fri, 09 Jan 2015 16:44:33 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/361/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Boom, Bust, Exodus Subtitle: The Rust Belt, the Maquilas, and a Tale of Two Cities Author: Chad Broughton Narrator: Stephen McLaughlin Format: Unabridged Length: 15 hrs and 34 mins Language: English Release date: 01-09-15 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 16 votes Genres: Nonfiction, Social Sciences Publisher's Summary: In 2002, the town of Galesburg, a slowly declining Rustbelt city of 33,000 in western Illinois, learned that it would soon lose its largest factory, a Maytag refrigerator plant that had anchored Galesburg's social and economic life for decades. Workers at the plant earned $15.14 an hour, had good insurance, and were assured a solid retirement. In 2004, the plant was relocated to Reynosa, Mexico, where workers sometimes spent 13-hour days assembling refrigerators for $1.10 an hour. In Boom, Bust, Exodus, Chad Broughton offers a ground-level look at the rapid transition to a globalized economy, from the perspective of those whose lives it has most deeply affected. We live in a commoditized world, increasingly divorced from the origins of the goods we consume; it is easy to ignore who is manufacturing our smart phones and hybrid cars; and where they come from no longer seems to matter. And yet, Broughton shows, the who and where matter deeply, and in this audiobook he puts human faces to the relentless cycle of global manufacturing. It is a tale of two cities. In Galesburg, where parts of the empty Maytag factory still stand, a hollowed out version of the American dream, the economy is a shadow of what it once was. Reynosa, in contrast, has become one of the exploding post-NAFTA "second-tier cities" of the developing world, thanks to the influx of foreign-owned, export-oriented maquiladoras - an industrial promised land throbbing with the energy of commerce, legal and illegal. And yet even these distinctions, Broughton shows, cannot be finely drawn: Families in Reynosa also struggle to get by, and the city is beset by violence and a ruthless drug war. Those left behind in the post-Industrial decline of Galesburg, meanwhile, do not see themselves as helpless victims: They have gone back to school, pursued new careers, and learned to adapt and even thrive. Members Reviews: Interesting look at pros and cons of outsourcing If you could sum up Boom, Bust, Exodus in three words, what would they be? Very interesting look at the effects of outsourcing manufacturing jobs - pros and cons for all involved, from leadership to line workers. What was one of the most memorable moments of Boom, Bust, Exodus? Learning the negative effects of expanding jobs from USA on community life in Mexico. A gem, a throwback and a heart-curling reflection Would you consider the audio edition of Boom, Bust, Exodus to be better than the print version? Having read the book and listened to the book in the same week, I'm (understandably) a little ticked-off. Yes, the small-town-gone-bankrupt is a fact of any Midwesterners existence, but this book pushes it a bit. It pays little mind to lateral lambasting (Detroit, anyone?) and focuses instead on the lost art of an, umm, job. Who was your favorite character and why? No favorite characters? Not that type of book and inappropriate to play favorites. Which character as performed by Stephen McLaughlin was your favorite? Ditto. Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you? A moment is hard to pin down. A circumstance that diluted an entire region of wage earners? Can they be considered a favorite? Any additional comments? I like how this book would seem to fit into 1906, 1927, 1935, the 1990s, but is uniquely about an under-reported sequence of events that occurs in our rural areas systematically.

Fear Less Audiobook by Gavin de Becker

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Gavin de Becker) — Fri, 19 Mar 2004 21:38:60 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/361/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Fear Less Subtitle: Real Truth About Risk, Safety, and Security in a Time of Terrorism Author: Gavin de Becker Narrator: Tom Stechschulte Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 48 mins Language: English Release date: 03-19-04 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 91 votes Genres: Nonfiction, Social Sciences Publisher's Summary: De Becker addresses the concerns many have asked since the terrifying events of September 11, 2001. Is air travel safe? Are we at risk of chemical or biological weapons attacks? Can further acts be prevented by our government and military? How should parents discuss these concerns with their children? These and other vital questions are answered with the expertise only de Becker can bring to the table. A reassuring, empowering guide, Fear Less offers specific recommendations for improving the security of our nation and ourselves. Narrator Tom Stechschulte lends his comforting voice to this crucial book. Members Reviews: The way things really are Should be required reading for every American. Common sense approach to interpret our place in the world yesterday, today, and tomorrow. Useful information even in 2015. The author offers a reasoned approach to dealing with fear of both our own creation and that of the media. Even in 2015, 14 years after September 11th, the information is still as applicable today as the day it was written. A Healthy Perspective Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why? I recommend this book to friends, colleagues, students and even people I have just met. I have my college students read this book, and recommend de Becker's What did you like best about this story? True to the book's title, de Becker encourages a healthy outlook on life in general and our fears. He discusses risk and illustrates that those things that we consider Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you? In both

Father Loss Audiobook by Elyce Wakerman

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Elyce Wakerman) — Wed, 04 Nov 2015 15:08:28 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/361/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Father Loss Subtitle: Daughters Discuss Life, Love, and Why Losing a Dad Means So Much Author: Elyce Wakerman Narrator: Gabra Zackman Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 49 mins Language: English Release date: 11-04-15 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Nonfiction, Social Sciences Publisher's Summary: As Elyce Wakerman found in the scores of interviews she conducted, the loss of a father - through death, divorce, or abandonment - is the event that shapes a girl's life and all her future relationships. "In my fantasy," one woman commented, "he remains the perfect, all-giving man" - a difficult role for any other man to fill. Based partly on the author's experience, partly on her in-depth interviews, and partly on a questionnaire she developed with psychologist Holly Barrett to which almost 600 women responded, Father Loss provides the clearest portrait yet of a very special group of women. As a group, they express their insecurities ("Sometimes I wonder if I'll ever be able to love a man totally...because that would mean I didn't love my father anymore." - Leslie). Yet individually, many have become outstanding achievers, including Eleanor Roosevelt ("He dominated my life as long as he lived and was the love of my life for years after he died."), Helen Gurney Brown ("People in business, my bosses, I look to them all as fathers."), Barbara Streisand, Gloria Steinem, Geraldine Ferraro and many others. A best seller when it was first published 25 years ago and now updated and revised, Father Loss gives information and insight to fatherless daughters, to widows and divorcees with daughters, and to every father who needs to understand the vital role he plays in his daughter's life - as the first man she ever loves. Members Reviews: but a good read. Wasn't exactly the story I was expecting, but a good read. An important conversation My own father died when I was two years old and that has been a very central part of my life--his absence a kind of presence. Not many children I knew as a child had lost a parent, however, and so I always felt a little different from them. Set apart. How wonderful and profound to read this book and hear what other women have to say about this experience. That's why we write and read, I think, to share insights and lives. To have important conversations. This is one of those important conversations. If you or any woman you know lost a father at ANY age... then get this book. It helps, rewards and explains in ways that amaze. This is an important book. Not conjuecture, not pseduo-psychology but REAL insight into the effects, tremors and long-lasting implications of losing a parent, especially a father - for women.

I Cant Believe You Just Said That Audiobook by Danny Wallace

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Danny Wallace) — Thu, 15 Jun 2017 18:30:24 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/361/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: I Cant Believe You Just Said That Subtitle: The truth about why people are SO rude Author: Danny Wallace Narrator: Danny Wallace Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 11 mins Language: English Release date: 06-15-17 Publisher: Random House Audiobooks Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Nonfiction, Social Sciences Publisher's Summary: Passive aggression. Road rage. Snarky tweets. Queue jumpers. Idiots who are #justsaying. Fat shamers. Victim blaming. Furious waitresses who refuse to sell you a hot dog... We are ruder than we've ever been. In this incisive and very funny book, Danny Wallace investigates the new wave of rudeness that threatens to overwhelm us. He travels the world, visiting our rudest critics, interviewing psychologists, psychiatrists, bellboys, cab drivers, bin men, barristers, politicians, a limo driver called José and at least one expert in cooked meat production. In doing so he uncovers the hidden truths behind what makes us rude, whether it can be caught and how one small moment of rudeness - like being declined a hot dog - can snowball into disaster. From the jihadist who launched a blistering attack on the "bad manners" of his fellow ISIS militants to the mayor in Bogota who recruited an army of mimes to highlight inconsiderate driving, this is a very funny and powerful exploration into the way humans work and why it is surely time for an antirudeness revolution. Members Reviews: One of my favourite audible books I think I saw a review saying "It doesn't seem that interesting from the title- but it is amazing". This is accurate. Every syllable of Danny's story is engaging, thought-provoking and ultimately a great snapshot of where we currently are as a society. Great stories, great narration and a truly fascinating audiobook. Good but ending was a bit flat Danny Wallace is great, funny and very pleasant to listen to. Enjoyed it all the way to the end where it just seemed to fall a bit flat. However still a very good listen. Witty and interesting This book was a great listen in the gym, in the car, and just in general. Danny Wallace narrates in a style which is amusing and clear. Behind the relatable anecdote and witty comments, the message of the book is profound and important. Definitely worth a listen. Mediocre I normally like be Dannys writing but this one just doesnt cut the mustard. It feels like it was rushed out just to satisfy a publishing deal. Dannys usually interesting voice seems to drone on and on. A great means to get one to sleep. Husband recommended this.... I found this book a great rush-hour listen, its light enough not to distract you from driving but entertaining and made me laugh out loud. other rush hour drivers must have thought I was strange chucking along to myself and smiling in traffic.

Hidden Occult Messages of Alice in Wonderland Audiobook by Isaac Weishaupt

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Isaac Weishaupt) — Fri, 13 May 2016 14:15:46 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/361/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Hidden Occult Messages of Alice in Wonderland Author: Isaac Weishaupt Narrator: Isaac Weishaupt Format: Unabridged Length: 37 mins Language: English Release date: 05-13-16 Publisher: Isaac Weishaupt Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 13 votes Genres: Nonfiction, Social Sciences Publisher's Summary: Hidden Occult Messages of Alice in Wonderland is an analysis written to explore potential links between occult ideas and philosophies and Lewis Carroll's Alice in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass stories. The term "occult" is Latin for "hidden" and Isaac Weishaupt has been researching the Illuminati and secret language in entertainment for several years, so what is "hidden" for most is obvious to him. This book attempts to demonstrate some of the occult ideas and beliefs as they pertain to Alice and her journey of initiation into the underground (a.k.a. the "rabbit hole"). This isn't intended to blaspheme Lewis Carroll, Alice Liddell, Johnny Depp, Marilyn Manson, Allen Ginsburg, Disney, or anything of that nature. Alice in Wonderland is a story that has been notoriously linked to various occult principles and conspiracy theories. Like most works of entertainment, there is a message to be found beneath the surface. Themes of occult initiation, altered states, nihilism, and even MKUltra child abuse can be found if you look hard enough at Lewis Carroll's Alice in Wonderland. Website publisher of IlluminatiWatcher.com, author, and independent researcher, Isaac Weishaupt has been on the leading edge of conspiracy theories surrounding the elusive Illuminati and their infiltration of the entertainment industry. Using examples of familiar pop culture and works of entertainment, Isaac has been speaking and writing about the occult from a unique perspective that seeks to understand the big agenda while helping others along the way. Isaac has been a featured guest on Richard C. Hoagland's Other Side of Midnight, Sirius/XM's The All Out Show, The HigherSide Chats, Freeman Fly's The Free Zone, Mark Devlin's Good Vibrations, and many more radio shows and podcasts. His fresh perspective and openly admitted imperfections promotes the rational approach to exploring these taboo subjects and conspiracy theories. Members Reviews: Timely Overview and opens the Door As an Audible subscriber and Isaac Weishaupt fan, I really appreciate this Audible edition and Isaac's reading of his work. This short but concise overview of Lewis Carroll's book gives the reader a nice framework for understanding the book/ movie, and gives the initiate new to these ideas further topics to research. When one understands what is going on at so many levels of our world, it is imperative to continue one's own research in order to get a more complete picture. I also recommend Isaac's other books. Warning! What crap! I'm embarrassed to have purchased this book. I should have looked up the author before purchasing it and, then, I might have figured out that he knows nothing at all about Lewis Carroll, Victorian culture, or anything one would suppose someone writing about symbolism in Carroll's most important work would know. What little he does say of any consequence about the work could have been gleaned from a Wikipedia article. Inscrutable, unsubstantial, in fact, the writing of a conspiracy nut posing as an authority on the occult. It's nonsense and Audibel should not even be carrying it. I could have bought a nice cup of coffee with my three bucks.

Mind of an Outlaw Audiobook by Norman Mailer

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Norman Mailer) — Wed, 05 Oct 2016 09:19:30 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/361/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Mind of an Outlaw Subtitle: Selected Essays Author: Norman Mailer Narrator: Christopher Lane Format: Unabridged Length: 22 hrs and 27 mins Language: English Release date: 10-05-16 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Nonfiction, Social Sciences Publisher's Summary: Norman Mailer was one of the towering figures of twentieth-century American letters and an acknowledged master of the essay. Mind of an Outlaw, the first posthumous publication from this outsize literary icon, collects Mailer's most important and representative work in the form that many rank as his most electrifying. As America's foremost public intellectual, Norman Mailer was a ubiquitous presence in our national life - on the airwaves and in print - for more than sixty years. With his supple mind and pugnacious persona, he engaged society more than any other writer of his generation. The trademark Mailer swagger is much in evidence in these pages as he holds forth on culture, ideology, politics, sex, gender, and celebrity, among other topics. Here is Mailer on boxing, Mailer on Hemingway, Mailer on Marilyn Monroe, and, of course, Mailer on Mailer - the one subject that served as the beating heart of all of his nonfiction. From his early essay "A Credo for the Living," published in 1948, when the author was twenty-five, to his final writings in the year before his death, Mailer wrestled with the big themes of his times. He was one of the most astute cultural commentators of the postwar era, a swashbuckling intellectual provocateur who never pulled a punch and was rarely anything less than interesting. Mind of an Outlaw spans the full arc of Mailer's evolution as a writer, including such essential pieces as his acclaimed 1957 meditation on hipsters, "The White Negro"; multiple selections from his seminal collection Advertisements for Myself; and a never-before-published essay on Sigmund Freud. Incendiary, erudite, and unrepentantly outrageous, Norman Mailer was a dominating force on the battlefield of ideas. Featuring an incisive Introduction by Jonathan Lethem, Mind of an Outlaw forms a fascinating portrait of Mailer's intellectual development across the span of his career as well as the preoccupations of a nation in the last half of the American century. Members Reviews: mailer- a thinking mans reporter covering high points of mailers essay material from the 1950s to his death- the political arena of the 1960s is the stuff of legend- this kind of political reporting and in depth personality profile will never be topped- the man covered the times like no one else- perhaps only gore vidal or bill buckley would even come close- agree with mailer or not , the man had the most provocative views on sex, politics, drugs- the whole social arena of his times- as a non fiction writer he wrote with courage and conviction. a real heavyweight! Both egotistical and sublime. Have always been a Norman Mailer fan. In this collection he once again wades into the thick of things I can tolerate the sometimes overbearing ego because his insights are usually dead on. This book was no exception. Highly recommended. Five Stars Mailer is still relevant today and would be having a field day with Trump if he were still alive. Teaches You How to Think Essay. Indispensable from of the modern essay. Outlaw in His Own Mind I think Norman was a literary nerd who enjoyed pissing off other literary nerds. That is not unusual. In fact, it is an established career path in liberal arts academia.

CRUSH Audiobook by Cathy Alter

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Cathy Alter) — Tue, 05 Apr 2016 15:44:45 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/361/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: CRUSH Subtitle: Writers Reflect on Love, Longing and the Lasting Power of Their First Celebrity Crush Author: Cathy Alter Narrator: Kaleo Griffith, Lynde Houck Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 19 mins Language: English Release date: 04-05-16 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 2.5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Nonfiction, Social Sciences Publisher's Summary: A star-studded collection of essays from acclaimed and best-selling authors and celebrities that illuminates the lasting power of desire and longing and celebrates our initiation into the euphoria, pain, and mystery that is our first celebrity crush. You never forget your first crush.... CRUSH brings together stories of heartbreak, humiliation, and hilarity from a roster of popular luminaries, including James Franco, Carrie Fisher, Stephen King, Roxane Gay, Jodi Picoult, Emily Gould, and Hanna Rosin, who share intimate memories of that first intense taste of love. Here are funny, whimsical, sometimes cringeworthy tales of falling head over heels for River Phoenix, Mary Tyler Moore, Howard Cosell, Jared Leto, and a host of other pop culture icons. A few contributors channeled their devotion into obsessively writing embarrassing fan letters. Some taped pics in school lockers. Others decorated their bedroom walls with posters. For tweenaged Karin Tanabe, it was discovering bad boy Andy Garcia playing the gun-loving mobster Vincent Corleone in The Godfather III. Barbara Graham unsuccessfully staked out an apartment on Park Avenue for a glimpse of her blue-eyed soul mate, Paul Newman. There was only one puppy for six-year-old Jodi Picoult - Donny Osmond - while Jamie Brisick's preteen addiction was Speed Racer. Swoon-worthy and unforgettable, the essays in CRUSH will leave you laughing, make you cry, and keep you enthralled - just like your first celebrity crush. Members Reviews: Excellent and award winning audiobook If you could sum up CRUSH in three words, what would they be? Funny, poignant and rich Any additional comments? This audiobook won the AudioFile 2017 and Earphones Awards. From AudioFile magazine: "Whats it like when youre so in love, so infatuated that you can hardly breathe? What happens when youve fallen in love with David Cassidy or James Franco or Carrie Fisher or Kim Novak? The subject of going head over heels for unreachable celebrities hardly sounds earthshaking or laugh-out-loud entertaining, but its all that and more when narrated by the talented Kaleo Griffith and Lynde Houck, who deliver all the charm, truth, embarrassment, and emotional nuance in these 38 essays by contemporary writers. Hearing these fine writers wear their hearts on their sleeves turns out to be one of the best listening experiences of the year, both magical and poignant. B.P. Winner of AudioFile Earphones Award © AudioFile 2016, Portland, Maine [Published: JULY 2016]"

Precarious Japan Audiobook by Anne Allison

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Anne Allison) — Thu, 19 Jun 2014 23:19:03 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/361/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Precarious Japan Author: Anne Allison Narrator: Colleen Patrick Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 17 mins Language: English Release date: 06-19-14 Publisher: University Press Audiobooks Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 15 votes Genres: Nonfiction, Social Sciences Publisher's Summary: In an era of irregular labor, nagging recession, nuclear contamination, and a shrinking population, Japan is facing precarious times. How the Japanese experience insecurity in their daily and social lives is the subject of Precarious Japan. Tacking between the structural conditions of socioeconomic life and the ways people are making do, or not, Anne Allison chronicles the loss of home affecting many Japanese, not only in the literal sense but also in the figurative sense of not belonging. Until the collapse of Japan's economic bubble in 1991, lifelong employment and a secure income were within reach of most Japanese men, enabling them to maintain their families in a comfortable middle-class lifestyle. Now, as fewer and fewer people are able to find full-time work, hope turns to hopelessness and security gives way to a pervasive unease. Yet some Japanese are getting by, partly by reconceiving notions of home, family, and togetherness. Critic Reviews: "Precarious Japan is a forward-thinking commentary on the current state of Japan, detailing a progressive history from the economic collapse in 1991 to how the country functions today in a modern, post-earthquake society. For those wondering just how precarious Japan's future really is, this book is a good place to start." (Japan Times) "Precarious Japan is a model of new modes of conceptualizing sociocultural theory. Here the theory is sober, mature, aspirational, hopeful, gracious. It pushes up against the limits of thinking categorically, of thinking that lived phenomena simply, magically, derive their force from the categorical-from identities, borders, inclusions and exclusions, ideals writ large." (Kathleen Stewart, author of Ordinary Affects) Members Reviews: A different view of Japan Where does Precarious Japan rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far? Precarious Japan reminded me of being in college and taking a Japanese sociology class. What was the most compelling aspect of this narrative? Hearing about another aspect of Japan that most tourists never see. For example, neglected older people who starve to death in their homes because of the lack of maintaining family ties and absence of conscientious neighbors. If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be? The Dark Side Any additional comments? This was an interesting book but I'm glad it was not my introduction to Japanese society. As someone who has studied and traveled to Japan, I thought she did a good job presenting the challenges that face a changing society in the 21st century. I recommend this book to anyone who has an academic interest in learning more than the basics about modern Japanese society. Interesting book, reading could be better An interesting, well-researched book, albeit incredibly glum. The reader's pronunciation of Japanese words is butchered...even words I was familiar with were hard to recognize, especially when sped up to 1.5x or 2x, so I could have gotten more out of it by reading instead.

Suspicion Nation Audiobook by Lisa Bloom, Jeffrey Toobin (foreword)

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Lisa Bloom) — Tue, 25 Feb 2014 23:22:33 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/361/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Suspicion Nation Subtitle: The Inside Story of the Trayvon Martin Injustice and Why We Continue to Repeat It Author: Lisa Bloom, Jeffrey Toobin (foreword) Narrator: Lisa Bloom Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 30 mins Language: English Release date: 02-25-14 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 21 votes Genres: Nonfiction, Social Sciences Publisher's Summary: A provocative examination of race, gun laws, and violence that exposes how the state of Florida bungled the Trayvon Martin case through new interviews and revelations about the trial. Many thought the election of our first African-American president put an end to the conversation about race in this country, and that America had moved into a post-racial era of equality. Then, on the night of February 26, 2012, a black seventeen-year-old boy walking to a friends home carrying only his cell phone, candy, and a fruit drink was shot and killed by a neighborhood watch coordinator. The public, especially African-American journalists and activists, clamored for the media to pay attention to the killing of Trayvon Martin by George Zimmerman. The July 2013 trial of Zimmerman for murder captivated the nation, as did his eventual and shocking acquittal. Any belief that we lived in a post-racial America was shattered. In her provocative and landmark audiobook Suspicion Nation, Lisa Bloom, who covered the trial from gavel to gavel, posits that none of this was a surprise: Our laws, culture, and blind spots created the conditions that led to Trayvon Martins death and made George Zimmermans acquittal by far the most likely outcome. A trial lawyer herself, Bloom details how the winnable case was lost through new in-depth interviews of key trial participants. The only nonwhite juror tells her story of loneliness and isolation during the trial. The states medical examiner describes a scientific theory he wanted to raise during his testimony but could not. Rachel Jeantel, the states star witness and the last person to speak to Trayvon Martin, reveals how poorly the state prepared her to testify and what went through her mind when she was on the stand. And a new examination of Trayvons school suspensions raises troubling questions about racial profiling against the teenager at his own high school. And the injustice continues, as more shootings, especially of unarmed African Americans, plague our nation. Gun rights have been expanded to surreal extremes, as the U.S. has the highest per capita gun ownership rate in the world and more gun deaths than any other developed country. Despite the strides America has made, racial inequality persists in employment, housing, education, the media, and most institutions. And perhaps most destructively of all, racial biases run deep in every phase of our criminal justice system. The Trayvon Martin case was iconic. It forced the country to stare unflinchingly into a familys grief and the biases of a nation that created the conditions for it. Suspicion Nation expertly captures the state of a country conflicted not only about the Trayvon Martin injustice but divided over issues of race, violence, and gun legislation. Members Reviews: Excellent Book! I thoroughly enjoyed this book! It is both informative and timely, on a topic that needs to be addressed more openly.

Confessions of a Criminal Lawyer Audiobook by Seymour Wishman

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Seymour Wishman) — Thu, 10 Oct 2013 05:22:35 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/361/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Confessions of a Criminal Lawyer Subtitle: A Memoir Author: Seymour Wishman Narrator: Steven Menasche Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 4 mins Language: English Release date: 10-10-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 28 votes Genres: Nonfiction, Social Sciences Publisher's Summary: A successful former defense attorney exposes the raw truth about the courtroom game and a career spent defending the guilty. As an advocate for the accused in Newark, New Jersey, criminal lawyer Seymour Wishman defended a vast array of clients, from burglars and thieves to rapists and murderers. Many of them were poor and undereducated, and nearly all of them were guilty. But it was not Wishmans duty to pass moral judgment on those he represented. His job was to convince a jury to set his clients free or, at the very least, to impose the most lenient punishment permissible by law. And he was very good at his job. Reveling in the adrenaline rush of winning, Wishman gave no thought to the ethical considerations of his daily dealings . . . until he was confronted on the street by a rape victim he had humiliated in the courtroom. A fascinating, no-holds-barred memoir of his years spent as attorney for the damned, Wishmans Confessions of a Criminal Lawyer is a startling and important work - an eye-opening, thought-provoking examination of how the justice system works and how it should work - by an attorney who both defended and prosecuted those accused of the most horrific crimes. Members Reviews: Thought-provoking look at the criminal justice system by a criminal ... Thought-provoking look at the criminal justice system by a criminal lawyer. A different take on the law by a lawyer who seems to have more self-awareness and empathy than most of his cohorts. Interesting how his feelings evolved over time. Five Stars interesting fast read Tales from the Law's Trenches Seymour Wishman was a criminal defense attorney in Newark, New Jersey, for many years. A committed liberal, Wishman defended many people who were accused of the worst crimes imaginable. Wishman told himself that everyone deserved an excellent defense so that society would not punish innocent people. Eventually, however, Wishman began to feel that he was being dishonest with himself about the role that he played in putting criminals back on the streets. Confessions of a Criminal Lawyer is an excellent account of Wishman's career as an "attorney for the damned." Wishman spends much of the book discussing his views of how the criminal justice should work - and how it works in practice. Wishman seems burned out by his job and he goes into a lot detail about how practicing criminal law bruised his psyche. Though Wishman's philosophical musings are interesting, I suspect that most readers will find that the book is most entertaining when Wishman recounts his cases. He defends a schizophrenic robber in front of a biased judge. Wishman encounters an angry rape victim in a Newark hospital; Wishman had defended the woman's attacker by stating that she had consensual sex with his client and got mad only because the client refused to pay her. There are a few drawbacks to the book. I thought that Wishman should have provided a bit more detail on the resolution of some of his cases. Also, Wishman does have a tendency to stray too far from criminal law in some of his discussions. I have always had a fascination with criminals and the law. Confessions of a Criminal Lawyer helped me understand what it might like to work around criminals on a daily basis. I highly recommend this informative, entertaining book. Revealing and somewhat self-effacing This is the sort of book that surprises you as you read it.

Lethal Force Audiobook by The Washington Post

biacuaduc@gmail.com (The Washington Post) — Tue, 22 Nov 2016 01:23:31 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/361/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Lethal Force Subtitle: The True Toll of Police Shootings in America Author: The Washington Post Narrator: Fleet Cooper Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 48 mins Language: English Release date: 11-22-16 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Nonfiction, Social Sciences Publisher's Summary: In 2015, The Washington Post launched an unprecedented effort to account for every fatal shooting by an officer of the law. Their study has motivated the FBI to action, and changed the way we think of those who serve and protect. After a police officer shot and killed a black teenager in Ferguson, Missouri, the media began to pay greater attention to deadly interactions between black men and the law. But when reporters tried to get to the bottom of some basic questions - how often do police shoot people? Who are the victims? Are officers ever charged with crimes? - they came up blank. Police departments were not required to report these statistics to the FBI. The Washington Post set out to track every fatal shooting by an on-duty officer in 2015. Its database chronicled the shootings in real time, using news reports and other public sources. It compiled a trove of data, from the race of the person killed, whether the person was armed when killed, to whether the person was purported to have threatened the officer prior to being killed. The results found by the Post are shocking and haunting, from the sheer breadth of shootings by police in the US to the stories of those killed. And its call to reform is being heeded. This groundbreaking book will radically alter how you view confrontation and accountability within the ranks, and offer a new perspective going forward. Members Reviews: Informative look at a highly polarizing isuue An informative and very interesting examination of some of the recent, controversial and contemporary fatal police shootings around the country. The possibility of a gulf too large to be bridged forming between officers of the law and some civilians as a result of the use of such deadly force against unarmed suspects could easily become a very serious problem for everyone and should be addressed before becoming even more serious and devisive than it is already. Extreme stress, terrifying danger, horrible injury, and even possible death are known risks for those who choose to serve and protect. They must have adequate training for facing these situations! No one wants to see any of our always-available, unselfish and highly professional law enforcement officers hurt or killed while working to keep our society intact and functional, but if individuals find these known risks unacceptable, those persons should not pursue or continue law enforcement as a career choice. There has to be some mutually acceptable and beneficial solution to these tragic encounters for BOTH SIDES of this issue. We need to get to work finding it. A more honest title would be: "Some Articles About This Topic." Not really a unified, exhaustive, in-depth research piece. Instead, it is a compilation of articles about the subject. A more honest title would be: "Some Articles About This Topic." Don't compile a scrapbook of articles about a topic and present it as a phony "Report." Revelatory journalism at its best This eye-opening series of stories did what the FBI couldn't-- actually count the number of people shot by police every year.

Virgin Audiobook by Hanne Blank

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Hanne Blank) — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 12:02:43 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/361/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Virgin Subtitle: The Untouched History Author: Hanne Blank Narrator: Fran Tunno Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 29 mins Language: English Release date: 03-12-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 17 votes Genres: Nonfiction, Social Sciences Publisher's Summary: Why has an indefinable state of being commanded the attention and fascination of the human race since the dawn of time? In Virgin, Hanne Blank brings us a revolutionary, rich and entertaining survey of an astonishing untouched history. From the simple task of determining what constitutes its loss to why it matters to us in the first place, Blank gets to the heart of why we even care about it in the first place. She tackles the reality of what we do and don't know about virginity and provides a sweeping tour of virgins in history - from virgin martyrs to Queen Elizabeth to billboards in downtown Baltimore telling young women it's not a "dirty word." Virgin proves, as well, how utterly contemporary the topic is - the butt of innumerable jokes, center of spiritual mysteries, locus of teenage angst, popular genre for pornography, and nucleus around which the world's most powerful government has created an unprecedented abstinence policy. In this fascinating work, Hanne Blank shows for the first time why this is, and why everything we think we know about virginity is wrong. Members Reviews: seminal text on Virginity as social construct Hanne Blank's Virginity is an authoritative, illuminating, always fascinating exploration of a much misunderstood idea that, sadly, remains a silly but deadly serious preoccupation in far too much of the world. Highly recommended. You Think You Know about Virginity? From the discovery of the Hymen in ancient times to abstinence-only education in schools and purity balls today, Blank writes about the history of our preoccupation with "virginity." In her analysis, we can see the social construction of virginity, the sexism implicit in it, and the malleable definition of virginity over time. Everything you think you know about virginity is up for debate. Blank writes with a great deal of humor and perception: "Of all the countries of the developed world, the United States is the only one that has to date created a federal agenda having specifically to do with the virginity of its citizens." This book takes our assumptions, and turns them on their heads. Would definitely recommend This book was a very comprehensive overview on sexuality, primarily women's sexuality. Studying women/gender studies in my undergraduate coursework, and later on working in reproductive health care, I thought I had heard nearly all there was in women's sexuality. I was wrong, this book taught me an enormous amount of information. At times the author seems to use fillers and fluff to over embellished a point, but the message wasn't too diluted. I would definitely recommend this book to anyone who is looking for a better understanding of; history, self, society, and even laws as it relates to all that is virgin. Fascinating Would you listen to Virgin again? Why? Yes, it's a great short history of not just virginity but touching on a variety of related topics including the historical status of women and families, the medical establishment's understanding of women's anatomy and sexual health, issues surrounding rape, religion's role in all of these things, the way government and other institutions deal with sexuality and virginity. Honestly when I got to the end I just wanted it to go on. What did you like best about this story? There is an exploration of the issues while continuing to see it all as part of a larger narrative.

Labyrinth A- Audiobook by Clive Johnson

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Clive Johnson) — Wed, 12 Jul 2017 16:47:34 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/361/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Labyrinth A- Subtitle: An Introduction to the How, What, and Why of Labyrinths and Labyrinth Walking Author: Clive Johnson Narrator: Clive Johnson Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 27 mins Language: English Release date: 07-12-17 Publisher: Labyrinthe Press Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Nonfiction, Social Sciences Publisher's Summary: Labyrinths have fascinated the people of many different cultures across many millennia. Their popularity in recent times is phenomenal - more labyrinths have come into being since the start of the 21st century than in the remainder of human history put together. Today, hundreds of thousands of people regularly walk labyrinths. Labyrinths are found in public squares, hospital gardens, university campuses, and school playgrounds. Portable canvas labyrinths and lap-held finger versions have brought the labyrinth to new communities, and made them accessible in the home. This book sets out to explore why this explosion in interest is happening, and asks what happens when a person steps into the labyrinth. Following a brief survey of the history of labyrinths, it turns to question how we should approach walking a labyrinth, and offers many practical suggestions for first-time walkers, as well as individuals and groups who are considering commissioning or creating a labyrinth of their own. An extensive guide to available resources for locating, making, buying, and working with labyrinths is included in this innovative and accessible book.

Michael Pollan's In Defense of Food: An Eater's Manifesto Summary Audiobook

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Ant Hive Media) — Thu, 05 May 2016 21:26:57 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/361/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Michael Pollan's In Defense of Food: An Eater's Manifesto Summary Author: Ant Hive Media Narrator: Paige McKinney Format: Unabridged Length: 30 mins Language: English Release date: 05-05-16 Publisher: Ant Hive Media Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Nonfiction, Social Sciences Publisher's Summary: This is a summary of Michael Pollan's number-one New York Times best seller In Defense of Food: An Eater's Manifesto. Food. There's plenty of it around, and we all love to eat it. So why should anyone need to defend it? Because in the so-called Western diet, food has been replaced by nutrients and common sense by confusion - most of what we're consuming today is longer a product of nature but of food science. The result is what Michael Pollan calls the American paradox: The more we worry about nutrition, the less healthy we see to become. With In Defense of Food, Pollan proposes a new (and very old) answer to the question of what we should eat that comes down to seven simple but liberating words: "Eat food. Not too much. Mostly plants." Members Reviews: Five Stars Excellent read with much take away. Not just on nutrition but the purpose and meaning behind eating.

The True Tails of Baker and Taylor Audiobook by Jan Louch, Lisa Rogak

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Jan Louch) — Tue, 03 May 2016 21:28:13 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/361/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The True Tails of Baker and Taylor Subtitle: The Library Cats Who Left Their Pawprints on a Small Town...and the World Author: Jan Louch, Lisa Rogak Narrator: Cynthia Darlow Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 8 mins Language: English Release date: 05-03-16 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: Nonfiction, Social Sciences Publisher's Summary: The memoir of small-town librarian Jan Louch, whose pair of Scottish fold cats became the mascots of the company Baker & Taylor - and beloved by librarians and listeners nationwide. It all started when Jan Louch, assistant librarian at the Douglas County Public Library in Carson Valley, Nevada, and a coworker acquired two Scottish fold cats to keep mice away from the town's new library. Jan called the cats Baker and Taylor because the names fit the felines' mild temperaments - and because she dealt with the book distribution company on a daily basis. When Jan agreed to let the company photograph the cats for a poster, she couldn't know that they would go on to become the most famous library cats in the world. It was enough for Jan that everyone who visited the library fell in love with the cats. But then the poster became a hit. Children from across the country wrote letters, which Jan answered for Baker and Taylor, and fans traveled from far and wide to see Baker holding court at the circulation desk and Taylor in his unusual sitting-Buddha pose. In this charming memoir, Jan celebrates these wonderful cats and the people - listeners, cat lovers, and many others - that came together around them. Members Reviews: Baker and Taylor are purrfect! What a wonderful story about two cats, and how they changed a library and countless lives for the better! If you love Dewey the Lbrary Cat and A Street Cat Named Bob, or if memoirs and biographies are your thing, or if you just like books and/or cats, this is your next listen!! :-)

Think like a Commoner Audiobook by David Bollier

biacuaduc@gmail.com (David Bollier) — Tue, 30 Sep 2014 00:09:14 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/361/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Think like a Commoner Subtitle: A Short Introduction to the Life of the Commons Author: David Bollier Narrator: David Skulski Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 1 min Language: English Release date: 09-30-14 Publisher: Post Hypnotic Press Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 10 votes Genres: Nonfiction, Social Sciences Publisher's Summary: The biggest tragedy of the commons is the misconception that commons are failures - relics from another era rendered unnecessary by the market and state. Think Like a Commoner dispels such prejudices by explaining the rich history and promising future of the commons - an ageless paradigm of cooperation and fairness that is re-making our world. With graceful prose and dozens of fascinating stories, David Bollier describes the quiet revolution that is pioneering practical forms of self-governance and production controlled by people themselves. Think Like a Commoner explains how the commons: We have a choice: Ignore the commons and suffer the ongoing private plunder of our common wealth, or Think Like a Commoner and learn how to rebuild our society and reclaim our shared inheritance. This accessible, comprehensive introduction to the commons will surprise and enlighten you, and provoke you to action. David Bollier is an author, activist, blogger, and independent scholar. He is the author of six books on different aspects of the commons, including Green Governance, The Wealth of the Commons, and Viral Spiral, and is a frequent speaker at conferences, colleges and universities, and policy workshops. Members Reviews: Excellent overview Play at 1.25x speed as narrator is rather slow. Presents alternatives to market-state neo-liberal paradigm as applied to atmosphere and other commons.

The Fix Audiobook by Jonathan Tepperman

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Jonathan Tepperman) — Tue, 20 Sep 2016 13:25:37 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/361/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Fix Subtitle: How Nations Survive and Thrive in a World in Decline Author: Jonathan Tepperman Narrator: Dan Woren, Jonathan Tepperman Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 53 mins Language: English Release date: 09-20-16 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 57 votes Genres: Nonfiction, Social Sciences Publisher's Summary: A provocative look at the world's most difficult, seemingly ineradicable problems - and the surprising stories of the countries that solved them. We all know the bad news. The heady promise of the Arab Spring has given way to repression, civil war, and an epic refugee crisis. Economic growth is sputtering. Income inequality is rising around the world. And the threat of ISIS and other extremist groups keeps spreading. We are living in an age of unprecedented, irreversible decline - or so we're constantly being told. Jonathan Tepperman's The Fix presents a very different picture. The book reveals the often-overlooked success stories, offering a provocative, unconventional take on the answers hiding in plain sight. It identifies 10 pervasive and seemingly impossible challenges - including immigration reform, economic stagnation, political gridlock, corruption, and Islamist extremism - and shows that, contrary to the general consensus, each has a solution, and not merely a hypothetical one. In his close analysis of government initiatives as diverse as Brazil's Bolsa Família program, Indonesia's campaign against radicalism, Canada's early embrace of multiculturalism, and Mayor Michael Bloomberg's efforts to prevent another 9/11, Tepperman isolates the universally applicable measures that can boost and buttress equality, incomes, cooperation, and cohesion in wildly diverse societies. He flips conventional political wisdom on its head, showing, for example, how much the US Congress could learn about compromise and conciliation from its counterpart in Mexico. Tepperman has traveled the world to write this book, conducting more than 100 interviews with the people behind the policies. Meticulously researched and deeply reported, The Fix presents practical advice for problem solvers of all stripes and stands as a necessary corrective to the hand-wringing and grim prognostication that dominate the news, making a data-driven case for optimism in a time of crushing pessimism. Critic Reviews: "Just when it looks like the world's problems couldn't get much worse, The Fix cuts through the gloom like a ray of sunshine.... If you care about understanding the world or improving it, this book is not to be missed. It may very well change the face of leadership." (Adam Grant, author of Originals) "Readers looking for good news will love this book. Tepperman makes a compelling case, in lively and personal prose, that strong leaders willing to forsake political orthodoxy for good ideas can actually solve the toughest problems the world faces." (Anne-Marie Slaughter, author of Unfinished Business) "The Fix is a refreshing and readable new way of looking at the world. Tepperman combines old-fashioned reporting, storytelling, and social science to create a roadmap for solving today's great problems, from radicalism to inequality to political paralysis. Anyone disheartened by the current state of affairs should read this original, super-smart, and eye-opening book." (Charles Duhigg, author of Smarter Faster Better) Members Reviews: Important and enjoyable. In his articles in Foreign Affairs and the Atlantic, Tepperman always manages to make complicated political issues understandable and interesting, without dumbing them down or losing their complexity.

Somebody Elses Children Audiobook by Jill Wolfson, John Hubner

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Jill Wolfson) — Wed, 05 Jun 2013 19:07:23 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/361/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Somebody Elses Children Author: Jill Wolfson, John Hubner Narrator: P. J. Ochlan Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 44 mins Language: English Release date: 06-05-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 59 votes Genres: Nonfiction, Social Sciences Publisher's Summary: With increasing urgency, the plight of the American family grips the national conscience. The family courts are often our society's last safety net to prevent disaster. In this penetrating exposé of the inner workings of the U.S. family court system, two award-winning journalists provide an intimate look at the lives of the children whose fate it decides. Members Reviews: Eye opening book Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not? The book was extremely educational. I learned quite a bit about how horrible it is for children who get stuck in the foster care system. My heart broke for them and the social workers, case workers, CASA, judges, and families. A must read for anyone who has a goal to support children in the foster care system. What was the most interesting aspect of this story? The least interesting? It is a shame how children go through so much to adhere to the rules of the system, but the rules don't really seem to advocate for the children in a way they should. They are shuffled among case workers and CASA like they are simply a deck of cards. It is horrible. Have you listened to any of P. J. Ochlans other performances before? How does this one compare? First one. Did Somebody Elses Children inspire you to do anything? Yes. I want to be a foster parent. But I wanted that before I read it. Now I want it more. great overview of foster care & judicial system what book was excellent. Provided a great overview of the issues in foster care and the juvenile system. It is a must-read for anyone considering going into foster care , Casa or considering working with this population of children. Highly recommend, couldn't put it down, great book. The only negative I can say about this book is that it appears it was written about 20 years ago. Because a lot of the references are to things that happened in the eighties or nineties. it would be great if they did an updated version of this book to cover changes in the system within the past 20 years. Excellent Book This provides an excellent overview of how the legal system affects children and families. It was very informational for me as a CASA, and adds great perspective to the overall system ad how it works. Enlightening Very educational narration. Helps understand complex reasons for abuse and trauma and devastating effects on the lives of children. I can't listen to any more!! If you could sum up Somebody Elses Children in three words, what would they be? Not what I was thinking that it would be. Well written stories by the author but was not the book that I thought I was getting. Awfully depressing stories, mostly revolving around teens. Officially re-considering adopting. :(

Push Back Audiobook by Amy Tuteur

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Amy Tuteur) — Tue, 05 Apr 2016 11:23:17 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/361/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Push Back Subtitle: Guilt in the Age of Natural Parenting Author: Amy Tuteur Narrator: Susan Ericksen Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 38 mins Language: English Release date: 04-05-16 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 15 votes Genres: Nonfiction, Social Sciences Publisher's Summary: A Harvard-trained obstetrician-gynecologist, a prominent blogger, and author of the classic How Your Baby Is Born delivers a timely, important, and sure to be headline-making exposé that shines a light on the natural parenting movement and the multimillion-dollar industry behind it. The natural parenting movement praises the virtues of birth without medical interference, staunchly advocates breastfeeding for all mothers, and hails attachment parenting. Once the exclusive province of the alternative lifestyle, natural parenting has gone mainstream, becoming a lucrative big business today. But those who do not subscribe to this method are often made to feel as if they are doing their children harm. Dr. Amy Tuteur understands their apprehensions. "Parenting quickly feels synonymous with guilt. And of late there is no bigger arena for this pervasive guilt than childbirth." As a medical professional with a long career in obstetrics and gynecology and as the mother of four children, Tuteur is no stranger to the insurmountable pressures and subsequent feelings of blame and self-condemnation that mothers experience during their children's early years. The natural parenting movement, she contends, is not helping them raise their children better. Instead it capitalizes on their uncertainty, manipulating parents when they are most vulnerable. In Push Back, she chronicles the movement's history from its roots to its modern practices, incorporating her own experiences as a mother and successful OB-GYN with original research on the latest in childbirth science. She also reveals the dangerous and overtly misogynistic motives of some of its proponents - conservative men who seek to limit women's control and autonomy. As she debunks, one by one, the guilt-inducing myths of natural birth and parenting, Dr. Tuteur empowers women to embrace the method of childbirth that is right for them while reassuring all parents that the most important thing they can do is love and care for their children. PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your Library section along with the audio. Members Reviews: For all mothers This book should be given to all pregnant women. Absolutely appreciate the positivity, reassurance, and empowerment this book offers. Excellent look at parenting While I wasn't in love with the narrator, I thought it was great. Tuteur's is at her strongest when she talks about science, or lack thereof, in the natural parenting movement. She can be a little pushy, but her focus on alleviating guilt is excellent. While this shouldn't be the only book expectant parents read and eventually gets a tad repetitive, it should definitely be in the mix.

Black & Tan Audiobook by Douglas Wilson

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Douglas Wilson) — Mon, 15 Jan 2018 06:34:59 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/361/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Black & Tan Subtitle: A Collection of Essays and Excursions on Slavery, Culture War, and Scripture in America Author: Douglas Wilson Narrator: Aaron Wells Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 58 mins Language: English Release date: 01-15-18 Publisher: Canon Press Genres: Nonfiction, Social Sciences Publisher's Summary: Even though America is fiercely divided between the left and the right and protests are becoming increasingly violent, both sides of the political aisle remain committed to secularism and increasingly to looser standards of sexual propriety. If we want to understand contemporary American culture wars, we must first come to grips with the culture wars of the 19th century. In this book, Douglas Wilson explains how our nation's failure to remove slavery in a biblical fashion has led us to many of the quagmires we find ourselves in and until we grapple with issues like racism, hate speech, and the biblical position on slavery, we will continue to repeat the same mistakes our ancestors did. This collection of essays lays out the answers from a view unafraid of historic, biblical orthodoxy, as well as addressing some of the controversies surrounding the previous edition of the book. Members Reviews: Kindle Edition: Dozens, if not Hundreds of OCR Errors I haven't read this yet, but the number of OCR errors is extremely distracting. Yes, I only paid 99 cents for it, but it's the principle. So, 1 star is totally based on technical issues. Will revise rating when I have the temperament to slog through the errors. Accurate book, but apparently often misunderstood. One of the best on the topic We are often faced with a false choice: Does the Bible support slavery or not? If we say no, then we can be accused of being selective in our application of the Bible because there are some passages that seem to support the concept. If we say yes, then we are horrible racist people and the Bible is a racist book. Some choice! If the Bible was wrong about slavery, then maybe it is wrong about homosexuality too! Wilson points out that the Bible does not see slavery as evil in and of itself and that godly people from Abraham to Philemon could own slaves provided that they treated them in a biblical way. He posits that some Southern slave owners may have treated their slaves in a biblical way. The Bible does not demand immediate emancipation. If we are not careful, we may end up being "more righteous" than the Bible and give the impression that the Bible is wrong on slavery or does not really mean what it says. Wilson roundly condemns racism and is glad that slavery is gone in the US. His contention is that the overreaching federal government that freed the slaves is also the overreaching federal government that gave us Roe v. Wade so in the long run, we are not better off. Wilson's primary concern is not to defend the south or slavery, but to defend what the Bible says about slavery and show how it could have applied to the South had anyone been interested in doing so. Mark Noll makes some of the same points in his less controversial book The Civil War as a Theological Crisis. Doug Wilson's Confession from a Paleo-Confederate Everyone kept telling me Doug Wilson supports slavery and they pointed to a book which he wrote over a decade ago, Slavery As It Was (there was a counterpoint written by two professors from Idaho University, Slavery As It Wasn't). That book is out of print because of major citation errors by his co-author.

Cultural Literacy Audiobook by E.D. Hirsch Jr.

biacuaduc@gmail.com (E.D. Hirsch Jr.) — Wed, 14 Dec 2005 09:55:50 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/361/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Cultural Literacy Subtitle: What Every American Needs to Know Author: E.D. Hirsch Jr. Narrator: Barrett Whitener Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 55 mins Language: English Release date: 12-14-05 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 45 votes Genres: Nonfiction, Social Sciences Publisher's Summary: A major best seller that has engendered a nationwide debate on our educational standards, Cultural Literacy is must listening for parents, teachers, and anyone else concerned with our future as a literate nation. Critic Reviews: "Fascinating reading, particularly when we bear in mind that...it is an attempt to establish what all culturally literate Americans actually know, not what they ought to know....Mr. Hirsch's proposal merits serious consideration." (The New York Times) Members Reviews: Interesting Theory The premise for this book is that in order to be literate, one must not only be able to read but properly understand the context of things mentioned in conversation by literate people. Literate people assume at least a basic knowledge of certain things and build everything else in conversation and education upon that basic knowledge. The authors are pushing for education that imparts knowledge of the things that are assumed to be understood by literate people. It's an interesting listen. The text is academic and somewhat repetitive, but by the end of the book you clearly understand their very convincing argument. I'd consider this a very important book for parents and educators--if not to take and apply what the authors suggest, at least to be aware of it. The last several hours of the book are almost worthless. The narrator reads a list from A-Z of the topics the authors consider important to be culturally literate. There is no conceivable way someone could listen to that for 4 hours. It's like reading the dictionary minus definitions. Aside from that, that list is freely available (updated with definitions) elsewhere online. Is this narrated by a robot? How could the performance have been better? The narration sounds like some technological process was applied to squeeze out the pauses between words. It is very disconcerting and sounds like it was read by a computer program rather than a real person. Waste of time What disappointed you about Cultural Literacy? I have the print version of this book which is excellent. The audio version just lists the topics with no details as in the print version. Do not waste your time and money on the audio version. What could E.D. Hirsch Jr. have done to make this a more enjoyable book for you? Included the details for each topic as the print version does. I feel cheated. You didnt love this book... but did it have any redeeming qualities? No Well written list of complaints & suggested read What could have made this a 4 or 5-star listening experience for you? If you would like a well compiled nearly 2 hour long list of suggestions to study, in order to be as culturally literate as the author, then this is is the book for you. If you would love to hear a meandering complaint on how the US school system is systematically depriving students of cultural literacy, than this is a fantastic listen. Although you will not find any explaination of the listed items, their significance or how any of those listed subjects bear significance other then depriving these obviously superior beings of adequately educated people for them to talk to. Would you ever listen to anything by E.D. Hirsch Jr. again? No You didnt love this book...

Summary of Propaganda Audiobook by Edward Bernays

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Edward Bernays) — Wed, 22 Jun 2016 13:27:45 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/361/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Summary of Propaganda Author: Edward Bernays Narrator: Ronald Eastwood Format: Unabridged Length: 27 mins Language: English Release date: 06-22-16 Publisher: Quark Notes Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 47 votes Genres: Nonfiction, Social Sciences Publisher's Summary: Edward Bernays, the father of public relations, explains what propaganda is and how it is applied on society. It's an explanation of how an elite's class runs the world through the change of public opinion with propaganda as a tool. Edward Bernays, just like Tesla and any other figure that doesn't make it to the history books, is as important as the history books. Everyone owes it to himself to listen to this book. Save time on the go with the compact format and concise summary. Explore key quotations from the book! Members Reviews: definitely worth the buy for the entire text.
i thouroghly enjoyed and love it. without question I am definitely looking forward to going to purchase the book in it's entirety. Mildly Interesting at Best This audio book is more like an audio resume of the author rather that a summary of his book. Also, there is lots of repeated content.

PhiLOLZophy Audiobook by Chrissy Stockton, Sarah Heuer

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Chrissy Stockton) — Tue, 13 Aug 2013 15:21:37 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/361/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: PhiLOLZophy Subtitle: Critical Thinking in Digestible Doses Author: Chrissy Stockton, Sarah Heuer Narrator: Theresa McCarthy Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 31 mins Language: English Release date: 08-13-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 2.5 of 5 out of 606 votes Genres: Nonfiction, Social Sciences Publisher's Summary: A popular question in philosophy is "How do I know I exist?" That seems really boring, though. How about, "How can I use logic to get over my ex?" If you really love wisdom, you love it in all situations - you don't need to be spoon fed unsolved problems in philosophy, because you're already analyzing the US Weekly youre reading or your kinda significant other. Sarah Heuer and Chrissy Stockton are writers living in Minneapolis who are determined to do something more interesting with their philosophy degrees than talk about dead white guys. PhiLOLZophy: Critical Thinking in Digestible Doses helps its listeners think critically about vodka, religion, and sex - proving that brains do have more fun. Editorial Reviews: Most people shy away from philosophy, thinking of it as a discipline that can only be understood by the intelligentsia. Authors Stockton and Heuer elegantly dispute this prejudice. They argue that we all inevitably engage in critical thinking on a routine basis. They also explain classic philosophical methods and theories through the lens of daily, relatable human experience. These authors manage something miraculous: They render highly abstract ideas accessible in present life without diluting the original meaning. Narrator Theresa McCarthys grown-up tone matches the text. McCarthy sounds calm, dispassionate, wise, and wry. Her voice does what the authors hope: She encourages ordinary people to think of themselves as critical thinkers. This book confirms that critical thinking can aid those stumped by tricky circumstances. Members Reviews: The Worst Example of Critical Thinking I've Seen This is a depressing rant about the problems in this person's life, not a book teaching critical thinking. Using such nuanced arguments as "Really?", this woman repeatedly talks about being smarter than everyone else, taking great pride in every use of profanity, while offering no actual critical thinking arguments. I don't exagerate. It's terrible as a book on philosophy. On a positive note, someone studying to be a psychiatrist would enjoy this as diagnosis material. Horrible!! What would have made PhiLOLZophy better? If the writers had not tried so very hard to be breezy and light, this might have been better. Calling people assholes and swearing a lot isn't necessary. What didnt you like about Theresa McCarthys performance? sorry- just hated it! What reaction did this book spark in you? Anger, sadness, disappointment? anger at myself for buying it. Any additional comments? no A waste of time! Would you try another book from Chrissy Stockton and Sarah Heuer and/or Theresa McCarthy? This book is not bite sized insights into critical thinking, it is a ego centric ramble from to people who think they have become the center of the universe because they have they have studied philosophy and have insights that no one except them can understand. Any additional comments? Don't waste your time with this book. Disappointing What would have made PhiLOLZophy better? I would have liked for the author to have dug a little deeper and actually gotten philosophical. What was most disappointing about Chrissy Stockton and Sarah Heuer s story? There were just a bunch of random thoughts, without ever seeming to really get philosophical. There seemed to be a lot of whining and a touch of humor.

Blackballed Audiobook by Lawrence Ross

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Lawrence Ross) — Tue, 02 Feb 2016 12:24:44 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/361/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Blackballed Subtitle: The Black and White Politics of Race on America's Campuses Author: Lawrence Ross Narrator: Ron Butler Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 40 mins Language: English Release date: 02-02-16 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 14 votes Genres: Nonfiction, Social Sciences Publisher's Summary: College is a word that means many things to many people: a space for knowledge, a place to gain lifelong friends, and an opportunity to transcend one's socioeconomic station. Today, though, this word also recalls a slew of headlines that have revealed a dark and persistent world of racial politics on campus. From Lawrence Ross, author of The Divine Nine, Blackballed is an explosive and controversial book that rips the veil off America's hidden secret: America's colleges have fostered a racist environment that makes them hostile spaces for African American students. Blackballed exposes the white fraternity and sorority system, with traditions of racist parties and songs and assaults on black students; and the universities themselves, who name campus buildings after racist men and women. It also takes a deep dive into anti-affirmative action policies and how they effectively segregate predominately white universities, providing ample room for white privilege. A bold mix of history and the current climate, Blackballed is a call to action for universities to make radical changes to their policies and standards to foster a better legacy for all students. Critic Reviews: "An impassioned indictment of racism in predominantly white institutions of higher learning." ( Kirkus) Members Reviews: Very insightful With a son at a PWI (Ivy), this read pulled back the covers and opened my eyes quite a bit. I really enjoyed it; mostly likely will listen again. A must read If you have kids going to college and or pledging a frat or sorority this book is a must read

Junk Audiobook by Alison Stewart

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Alison Stewart) — Fri, 01 Apr 2016 09:49:57 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/361/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Junk Subtitle: Digging Through America's Love Affair with Stuff Author: Alison Stewart Narrator: Alison Stewart Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 19 mins Language: English Release date: 04-01-16 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 36 votes Genres: Nonfiction, Social Sciences Publisher's Summary: When journalist and author Alison Stewart was confronted with emptying her late parents' overloaded basement, a job that dragged on for months, it got her thinking: How did it come to this? Why do smart, successful people hold on to old Christmas bows, chipped knickknacks, and books they will likely never reread? Junk details Stewart's three-year investigation into America's stuff. Stewart rides along with junk removal teams like Trash Daddy, Annie Haul, and Junk Vets. She goes backstage at Antiques Roadshow and learns what makes for compelling junk-based television with the executive producer of Pawn Stars. And she even investigates the growing problem of space junk - 23,000 pieces of manmade debris orbiting the planet at 17,500 miles per hour, threatening both satellites and human space exploration. But it's not all dire. Listeners will also learn that there are creative solutions to America's crushing consumer culture. The author visits with Deron Beal, founder of FreeCycle, an online community of people who would rather give away than throw away their no-longer-needed possessions. She spends a day at a Repair Café, where volunteer tinkerers bring new life to broken appliances, toys, and just about anything. Junk is a delightful journey through 250-mile-long yard sales, resale shops, and packrat dens, both human and rodent, that for most listeners will look surprisingly familiar. Members Reviews: A Trashy Listen! (pun intended) I've been fascinated by the business of junk since I was 11, when I (first) read Betty Smith's "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" (1943). In 1915 New York, Francie Nolan - who was my age! - and her younger brother, Neely, kept the family afloat collecting and selling metal to a lascivious and ominously named "junkie", Carney. In this century, I've wondered just what people keep at Public Storage units, cleverly tucked underneath raised freeways in Los Angeles; and the economics of "1-800-Got-Junk" trucks I see, without fail, every three years at my neighbors' home, sent by the city council of my small town to fix an elder's recurrent hoarding problem. Alison Stewart's "Junk: Digging Through America's Love Affair With Stuff" (2016) explains "the industry" in a fun listen. There's 250 mile long yard sale that US Route 411 becomes. I'm pretty sure from Stewart's description, stuff just moves south down the road from seller to buyer, who becomes next year's seller. Maybe when it gets to Tennessee, someone from Alabama buys it and it starts over again? There's the junk model - some companies are simply charge based on square yardage hauled, while others might pay for stuff that can be recycled. It just depends. Stewart explores the idea of "What's one man's junk is another man's treasure." Stewart was thrilled to find a very old paper from her Alma Mater, Brown, to give as a gift. The recipient was even more thrilled than Stewart - and the seller was happy to get a buck or two for something a quirky well educated great aunt had left behind. It seems to be that people who attach value to everything can't give things up - which is how Stewart ended up with a daunting basement full of junk to clean up when her elegant, well educated and seemingly non-hoarding parents died.

Evolutions Rainbow Audiobook by Joan Roughgarden

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Joan Roughgarden) — Wed, 12 Sep 2012 20:50:37 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/361/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Evolutions Rainbow Subtitle: Diversity, Gender, and Sexuality in Nature and People, with a New Preface Author: Joan Roughgarden Narrator: Carrington MacDuffie Format: Unabridged Length: 16 hrs and 22 mins Language: English Release date: 09-12-12 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 17 votes Genres: Nonfiction, Social Sciences Publisher's Summary: In this innovative celebration of diversity and affirmation of individuality in animals and humans, Joan Roughgarden challenges accepted wisdom about gender identity and sexual orientation. A distinguished evolutionary biologist, Roughgarden takes on the medical establishment, the Bible, social science--and even Darwin himself. She leads the reader through a fascinating discussion of diversity in gender and sexuality among fish, reptiles, amphibians, birds, and mammals, including primates. Evolution's Rainbow explains how this diversity develops from the action of genes and hormones and how people come to differ from each other in all aspects of body and behavior. Roughgarden reconstructs primary science in light of feminist, gay, and transgender criticism and redefines our understanding of sex, gender, and sexuality. A new preface shows how this witty, playful, and daring book has revolutionized our understanding of sexuality. Members Reviews: Problematic, unscientific and poorly edited What would have made Evolutions Rainbow better? This book would have been improved by serious revision. As a transgender man with a graduate degree in biology, I certainly wanted to like it. The first part of the book, dedicated to dismantling sexual selection stories, suffers from telling fanciful "what if" stories without providing experimental evidence for Dr. Roughgarden's theories, or clearly outlining how the predictions of her hypotheses differ from those made by classical sexual selection theory. This gross, unscientific oversight leads her book to read like a political tract rather than a scientific critique. As the book progresses further, Roughgarden makes a number of basic biological mistakes (for example, her explanation of evolutionary developmental biology is convoluted and misrepresents the discipline), and while there are certainly some interesting tidbits hidden within the book, the overall impression is of stories cherry-picked from the literature and grossly reinterpreted without experimental evidence to back up those reinterpretations. Her description if human sex differences in the brain is both outdated and marred by cultural biases, while her anthropological work is highly superficial, and, like her scientific work, makes exaggerated claims without the benefit of good evidence; for example her description of Joan of Arc as a transgender man, which conveniently ignores Joan's own explanations of WHY she wore the clothing that she did, and imposes a twentieth century American viewpoint onto a fourteenth century French woman. Finally, her own understanding of gender theory seems markedly flawed, as her anthropological survey of human gender expression completely erases those people who do explicitly identify as nonbinary. Any additional comments? In addition to the book's problems, the audio is poorly narrated.

Don't Shoot Audiobook by David M. Kennedy

biacuaduc@gmail.com (David M. Kennedy) — Sat, 09 Mar 2013 06:36:33 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/361/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Don't Shoot Subtitle: One Man, a Street Fellowship, and the End of Violence in Inner-City America Author: David M. Kennedy Narrator: Patrick Lawlor Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 17 mins Language: English Release date: 03-09-13 Publisher: Audible Studios for Bloomsbury Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 39 votes Genres: Nonfiction, Social Sciences Publisher's Summary: Gang- and drug-related inner-city violence, with its attendant epidemic of incarceration, is the defining crime problem in our country. In some neighborhoods in America, one out of every 200 young black men is shot to death every year, and few initiatives of government and law enforcement have made much difference. But when David Kennedy, a self-taught and then-unknown criminologist, engineered the "Boston Miracle" in the mid-1990s, he pointed the way toward what few had imagined: a solution. Dont Shoot tells the story of Kennedys long journey. Riding with beat cops, hanging with gang members, and stoop-sitting with grandmothers, Kennedy found that all parties misunderstood each other, caught in a spiral of racialized anger and distrust. He envisioned an approach in which everyone - gang members, cops, and community members - comes together in what is essentially a huge intervention. Offenders are told that the violence must stop, that even the cops want them to stay alive and out of prison, and that even their families support swift law enforcement if the violence continues. In city after city, the same miracle has followed: Violence plummets, drug markets dry up, and the relationship between the police and the community is reset. This is a landmark book, chronicling a paradigm shift in how we address one of Americas most shameful social problems. A riveting, pause-resisting listen, it combines the street vérité of The Wire, the social science of Gang Leader for a Day, and the moral urgency and personal journey of Fist Stick Knife Gun. But unlike anybody else, Kennedy shows that there could be an end in sight. Members Reviews: every American should read this book. if you have any questions about violent crime in America this is the book to read. if you have any questions about race relations in America this is the book to read. if you have any questions about police in America this is the book to read. Repetitive Basically the same chapter repeated over and over with the names and places changed. Required reading for a promotional exam. Fantastic Book Especially in light of what's going on now in Ferguson - this is a particularly enlightening book. While everyone is saying either, the cops or heros, or the criminals are victims, David Kennedy explains his methods that have worked in real life to reduce crime, and you see that the truth is somewhere in the middle. I read this book because I felt very removed from this sort of thing in real life, and I think it has provided me a detailed view on current cop/criminal relations as well as how those relations may evolve in the future to lead to a more stable and happy society. Whether you're a Democrat or Republican, I think you will find this book very informative. Kennedy removes the ideologies from our typical conversations about these issues and shows us what REALLY works.

Drug War Zone: Frontline Dispatches from the Streets of El Paso and Juárez Audiobook

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Howard Campbell) — Tue, 10 Oct 2017 00:53:42 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/361/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Drug War Zone: Frontline Dispatches from the Streets of El Paso and Juárez Author: Howard Campbell Narrator: Jim D Johnston Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 27 mins Language: English Release date: 10-10-17 Publisher: University Press Audiobooks Genres: Nonfiction, Social Sciences Publisher's Summary: Thousands of people die in drug-related violence every year in Mexico. Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua, adjacent to El Paso, Texas, has become the most violent city in the Mexican drug war. Much of the cocaine, marijuana, and methamphetamine consumed in the United States is imported across the Mexican border, making El Paso/Juárez one of the major drug-trafficking venues in the world. In this anthropological study of drug trafficking and anti-drug law enforcement efforts on the US-Mexico border, Howard Campbell uses an ethnographic perspective to chronicle the recent Mexican drug war, focusing especially on people and events in the El Paso/Juárez area. It is the first social science study of the violent drug war that is tearing Mexico apart. Based on deep access to the drug-smuggling world, this study presents the drug war through the eyes and lives of direct participants. Half of the book consists of oral histories from drug traffickers, and the other half from law enforcement officials. There is much journalistic coverage of the drug war, but very seldom are the lived experiences of traffickers and "narcs" presented in such vivid detail. In addition to providing an up-close, personal view of the drug-trafficking world, Campbell explains and analyzes the functioning of drug cartels, the corruption that facilitates drug trafficking, the strategies of smugglers and anti-narcotics officials, and the perilous culture of drug trafficking that Campbell refers to as the "Drug War Zone". The book is published by University of Texas Press. Members Reviews: Fascinating ethnography of border violence The US Mexico Border is one of the most unique among anthropological spaces. Apart from being bi-national, it is enormously complex in the variety and interplay of cultures and social classes. The area, now affected by a drug war in Mexico, remains "safe" on the US side and anarchic on the Mexcian side. Yet the communities of El Paso and Ciudad Juarez are deeply intertwined and inextricable. In this context, the author delves into the sub-cultures and groups that are part of the drug war. He interviews police officers, drug dealers, border patrol agents and a host of social actors who play out this complex and dangerous drama. The author spends a great deal of time framing the border context and then lets his subjects tell their stories. For those who want to see good anthropology in action, this is a great example. For others, who just want to try to understand what is going on in the trenches of the drug war, the book is indispensible. Good insight from many individuals involved in the drug trade I like that each chapter is written by the person being interviewed. El Paso and Juarez are a different world. Four Stars Completely compelling first person testimony. Five Stars Im in the book Five Stars Great transaction smooth delivery, would do it again!

Hacking Assessment Audiobook by Starr Sackstein

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Starr Sackstein) — Mon, 09 May 2016 14:35:09 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/361/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Hacking Assessment Subtitle: 10 Ways to Go Gradeless in a Traditional Grades School Author: Starr Sackstein Narrator: Holly Henrichs Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 9 mins Language: English Release date: 05-09-16 Publisher: Times 10 Publications Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 12 votes Genres: Nonfiction, Social Sciences Publisher's Summary: How to go gradeless - assessment that makes learning visible "What's my grade? What's it worth? Is there extra credit? Is this for a mark?" It's time to shift the conversation and make learning visible. Now, you can easily stop reducing students to a number, letter, or any label that misrepresents learning and assessment in education. Now, you can help children see the value in every single assignment. Today, you can make assessment a rich, ongoing conversation that inspires learning for the sake of learning, rather than as a punishment or a reward. All you have to do is go gradeless. Throw out your grade book tomorrow! In Hacking Assessment: 10 Ways to Go Gradeless in a Traditional Grades School, award-winning teacher and world-renowned formative assessment expert Starr Sackstein unravels one of education's oldest mysteries: how to assess learning without grades - even in a school that uses numbers, letters, GPAs, and report cards. While many educators can only muse about the possibility of a world without grades, teachers like Sackstein are reimagining education. In this unique, eagerly-anticipated book, Sackstein shows you exactly how to create a remarkable no-grades classroom like hers, a vibrant place where students grow, share, thrive, and become independent learners who never ask, "What's this worth?" Learn what formative assessment really looks like. Summative assessment is typically an end-of-unit exam or standardized test, but what is formative assessment? Many teachers struggle with the concept. Hacking Assessment not only explains what formative assessment is, it provides blueprints for implementation and examples from educators around the world, who use this strategy successfully every day. Members Reviews: User Friendly Tips for Going "Gradeless" Practical tips on transforming teaching practice so focus is on student learning through mastery grading. Appreciate the step-by-step sound advice presented. Completely doable. Ready to, adopt, adapt and implement

Forensic Analysis and DNA in Criminal Investigations: Including Cold Cases Solved Audiobook

biacuaduc@gmail.com (RJ Parker) — Fri, 06 Nov 2015 09:57:28 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/361/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Forensic Analysis and DNA in Criminal Investigations: Including Cold Cases Solved Author: RJ Parker, Peter Vronsky Narrator: Don Kline Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 37 mins Language: English Release date: 11-06-15 Publisher: RJ Parker Publishing Inc. Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 14 votes Genres: Nonfiction, Social Sciences Publisher's Summary: From ballistics and blood splatter patterns to DNA analysis and voice printing, RJ Parker explores the highly complex world of investigative forensic sciences. Intended as an introductory guide and reference to forensic techniques for frontline police officers, criminal attorneys, journalists, crime authors, and just interested listeners, this encyclopedic audiobook is a must-listen for any true-crime aficionado. Parker examines various forensic techniques and principles of investigative sciences and some of the historical figures in the evolution of forensics over the last two centuries and provides real case examples where forensic sciences were key not only in identifying the guilty but also in clearing the innocent and freeing the wrongly convicted. Introduction by Dr. Peter Vronsky Members Reviews: Poor narrating Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not? Interesting topic and information. Who was your favorite character and why? N/A What didnt you like about Don Klines performance? Very "choppy" in his sentence delivery. Sounds as though he is reading line by line, instead of sentence by sentence. Was Forensic Analysis and DNA in Criminal Investigations: Including Cold Cases Solved worth the listening time? Yes Any additional comments? Enjoyed the book, however, I think I enjoy books that delve into the scientific aspect more. This was very superficial scientifically. BITE MARK EVIDENCE: AGAINST NAS AND PCAST REPORTS The presence of DNA in the title is misleading. It is there in order to sell books. Deleting "DNA"from the title would make a truer title. The discussion of bite-mark evidence, although the author credits that evidence with solving cases, is at odds with the NAS Report and PCAST and, for the casual reader, that is problematic! Gets Better at the End Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not? If you want to know about history and the forensic analysis I would say that I would recommend this book to a friend. Would you recommend Forensic Analysis and DNA in Criminal Investigations: Including Cold Cases Solved to your friends? Why or why not? It has some interest in some of the cases that they cover early on in the book. The last hour or 90 minutes references popular cases and the importance of forensic analysis in those cases. I found that 90 minute segment worthwhile and prevented me from returning the book. Could you see Forensic Analysis and DNA in Criminal Investigations: Including Cold Cases Solved being made into a movie or a TV series? Who should the stars be? NO Awful Narratator This narrator has to go down in history as the most boring person I've ever heard - not only in my 6 years of daily listening to Audiobooks but in my entire life. He reads four words or maybe a sentence at a time as if reading the football results. No emphasis, inflection,or character whatsoever. Monotonous is his middle name. Shame as it's an interesting subject. Refund please.

Flat Earth News Audiobook by Nick Davies

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Nick Davies) — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 22:23:19 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/361/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Flat Earth News Author: Nick Davies Narrator: Steven Crossley Format: Unabridged Length: 17 hrs and 44 mins Language: English Release date: 06-01-09 Publisher: Whole Story Audiobooks Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 34 votes Genres: Nonfiction, Social Sciences Publisher's Summary: Working with a network of off-the-record sources, Davies uncovered the story of the prestigious "Sunday" newspaper which allowed the CIA and MI6 to plant fiction in its columns; the newsroom which routinely rejects stories about black people; the respected paper that hired a professional fraudster to set up a front company to entrap senior political figures; the newspapers which support law and order while paying cash bribes to bent detectives. Davies names and exposes the national stories which turn out to be pseudo events manufactured by the PR industry, and the global news stories which prove to be fiction generated by a new machinery of international propaganda. He shows the effect of this on a world where consumers believe a mass of stories which, in truth, are as false as the idea that the Earth is flat - from the millennium bug to the WMD in Iraq - tainting government policy, perverting popular belief. With the help of researchers from Cardiff University, who ran a ground-breaking analysis of our daily news, Davies found most reporters, most of the time, are not allowed to dig up stories or check their facts - a profession corrupted at the core. Members Reviews: A scathing critique of the news media A thorough, detailed and devastating dissection of the shallowness that describes our news organizations. British newspapers, which the author is most familiar with, are only the tip of the iceberg for this machine that creates the information equivalent of junk food, although Soylent Green may be a better metaphor. probably better in print informative but very dull at points. But I only had a passing interests in the news Point made... and made... and made How about you say the same thing over and over and over and over... energizer bunny has nothing on this guy Two books in one - half only about UK newspapers Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not? I recommend this book to anyone interested in the inner workings of the press, and sound explanations for the increasing amount of "churnalism" over originally researched and fact-tested stories. The book divulges very interesting mechanisms behind the sway of PR-people over the media, the economy of fast and readable headlines, and unscrupulous wartime coverage in favor of Irak 1 and 2 despite the press having solid sources saying that Hussein had no WMDs. Any additional comments? Unfortunately, that is only half the book. The other half concerns frontal attacks on particular British Fleet Street Newspapers. The author has his own bones to pick combined with solid resarch based on personal experience and many professional contacts. This sometimes feels a bit personal, but the big problem is that those parts are largely irrelevant to readers outside the UK, even if meticulously researched and easy to read. In conclusion, this could have been a five-star listen for me if an "international edition" of maybe 9 hours was available,. If you aren't in Britain, you might get bored with Fleet Street name games. Well rounded, authoritative and insightful This is an excellent historical perspective and analysis of the decline of print journalism. I've heard glowing recommendations from TV shows that analyse the media, as well as lawyers. It paints a very bleak and not unexpected picture of the state of journalism.

Three Cheers for the Surveillance Society Audiobook by David Brin

biacuaduc@gmail.com (David Brin) — Wed, 07 Sep 2016 11:45:16 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/361/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Three Cheers for the Surveillance Society Author: David Brin Narrator: David Brin Format: Unabridged Length: 40 mins Language: English Release date: 09-07-16 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Nonfiction, Social Sciences Publisher's Summary: Surveillance. It is used by every tyranny to lock in place an uneven arrangement of power. When the mighty know all about you but common folk know little in reverse, then without accountability you can only have despotism, as shown by 6,000 years of recorded history. But new technologies do not have to lock in perpetual Big Brother. The spread of tools like cheap cameras and instant sharing might lead to the antidote against Big Brother. That is, if we learn the lessons taught by both history and science. The answer is not to hide from elites but to hold them accountable with light. Members Reviews: Essential An essential counterpoint to the prevailing attitude that surveillance is the problem. The real problem is lack of accountability and this short piece shows how we can watch the powerful rather than hide from them.

Addicted to Food Audiobook by James Erlichman

biacuaduc@gmail.com (James Erlichman) — Tue, 30 Sep 2014 10:46:33 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/361/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Addicted to Food Subtitle: Understanding the Obesity Epidemic Author: James Erlichman Narrator: Napoleon Ryan Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 47 mins Language: English Release date: 09-30-14 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 10 votes Genres: Nonfiction, Social Sciences Publisher's Summary: Obesity has hit epidemic levels. In the developed, and much of the developing world, it is now 'normal' to be overweight with a BMI of 25 or more. And the global population is getting fatter all the time as a powerful mix of cheap foods, social behaviours, and commercial pressures drives us to the biscuit tin again and again and again. But this is not the worst of it. The sugars, salts and fats that are slowly killing us are at the same time essential for our survival. Our brains reward us when we eat them, filling us with feelings of pleasure. But modern abundance has pushed this too far - in this Guardian Short, James Erlichman lays out a frank argument in which we have become addicted to food. Full of diverse research and exploring the science of obesity and the social history of what we eat for our meals (and snacks), Addicted to Food is a powerful call for us to understand the terrible catch-22 that is driving our ever-expanding waistlines. Written with humour and passion, it will not just make you look at that custard cream in a different fashion, but enable you to understand why it tastes so delicious in the first place. Members Reviews: Only for beginners I've given it 3 stars (I was tempted to give it just 2) because it is a good synthesis of the problem (and, implicitly, of the solutions). Given how short it is, it does manage to inform pretty well... but only the totally uninformed. If you've read one or two books about healthy eating, nutrition or obesity or a few pages on these topics on the internet, this is a waste of time. If you've lived under a rock, eating to your mouth's and stomach's content for the last few years, this is definitely the good start for you. A "book report" The book had information mostly already known. Like a book report. Narrator was excellent in his delivery.

Disintegration Audiobook by Eugene Robinson

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Eugene Robinson) — Wed, 17 Nov 2010 10:39:41 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/361/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Disintegration Subtitle: The Splintering of Black America Author: Eugene Robinson Narrator: Alan Bomar Jones Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 32 mins Language: English Release date: 11-17-10 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 65 votes Genres: Nonfiction, Social Sciences Publisher's Summary: The African American population in the United States has always been seen as a single entity: a "Black America" with unified interests and needs. In his groundbreaking book Disintegration, longtime Washington Post journalist Eugene Robinson argues that, through decades of desegregation, affirmative action, and immigration, the concept of Black America has shattered. Now, instead of one, there are four distinct groups: a Mainstream middle-class majority with a solid stake in society; a large Abandoned minority with less hope than ever of escaping poverty; a small Transcendent elite, whose enormous wealth and power make even whites genuflect; and newly Emergent groups of mixed-race individuals and recent black immigrants who question what black even means. Using historical research, reporting, census data, and polling, Robinson shows how these groups have become so distinct that they view each other with mistrust and apprehension. And yet all are reluctant to acknowledge division. Disintegration shines light on crucial debates about affirmative action, the importance of race versus social class, and the ultimate questions of whether and in what form racism and the black community endure. Critic Reviews: "[A] clear-eyed and compassionate study." ( Publishers Weekly) Members Reviews: Thought Provoking! Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why? It dawned on me that once we learn something, those thoughts and beliefs stay with us and we behave in life based on what we believe at that time. However, our world is constantly changing and what we thought to be true has changed without our consious awareness. This book fundamentally changed how I view "Black America". Great read and the most valued benefit to me is that I now understand my 20-30 year old children better:) What was the most compelling aspect of this narrative? How our overall society views (Black America) verses how we see ourselves. Which character as performed by Alan Bomar Jones was your favorite? No one character stuck out for me. The content was so compelling that it captured all of my attention. Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? No, it was so thought provoking that I preferred to digest it a piece at a time. Any additional comments? Nice job, good research. Written for Popular Consumption This is not an academic treatment of race relations in America. Eugene Robinson is a highly regarded columnist for the Washington Post. He writes in a style that is meant for the vast majority of newspaper readers. His stories are memorable, his style engaging, his research convincing and his conclusions practical. I think this is a very important work on how far African-Americans have come in the last 40 years and what it will take to move forward the "Abandoned" class of individuals in this country. As a resident of the Washington, DC area, it was also a great bonus to get a history of many of the neighborhoods and areas in DC. I thoroughly enjoyed the audio production of this book and highly recommend it. Great look into an important part of America! America as a whole should have a conversation about these topics with the purpose of creating a way ahead to solve the issues identified in this book. captivating and an honest look at race totally appreciate this book...it was mind opening and a quick read.

Vino Business Audiobook by Isabelle Saporta

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Isabelle Saporta) — Tue, 15 Mar 2016 11:22:11 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/361/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Vino Business Subtitle: The Cloudy World of French Wine Author: Isabelle Saporta Narrator: Kristin Kalbli Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 13 mins Language: English Release date: 03-15-16 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 16 votes Genres: Nonfiction, Social Sciences Publisher's Summary: Already provoking debate and garnering significant attention in France and within the wine world, Vino Business is a surprising and eye-opening book about the dark side of French wine by acclaimed investigative journalist Isabelle Saporta. While Bordeaux has been a bastion of winemaking tradition and excellence for centuries, in recent decades the industry has changed dramatically under the influence of large-scale international investors. French insurance companies, international fashion houses, and Chinese businessmen are all speculating on the area's wines and land, some of whose value has increased tenfold in the last decade alone. Saporta investigates in detail the 2012 classification of the wines of Saint-Émilion, the most prestigious appellation of Bordeaux's right bank, which has come into disrepute, not least because the scoring system was changed in order to give points for a châteaux's lecture facilities and the size of its parking lot. A shocking exposé of the French wine world and a cri de coeur for the lost values of traditional winemaking, Vino Business pulls back the curtain on the secret domain of Bordeaux, a land ever more in thrall to the grapes of wealth. Members Reviews: Unlistenable The narrator's overdone French accent for every French word was too distracting to continue. Book returned. While I didn't make it to the end, the author used a tone that indicated a bias, rather than a more objective journalistic style. Great Exposé on the Wine Business! This book was really well written. As a wine professional, I found it immensely engaging and thoroughly informative of the underbelly of the wine world. My only complaint is that the narrator was so ridiculous with the French pronunciations that it quickly became excessively irritating. I appreciate that she can obviously speak French, but seriously- we get it. Dial it down a notch. Other than that, great book! Please, we need more "truthiness" like this book Any additional comments? I export select premium California and Oregon pinot noir to France and have been hosting face to face wine tastings with the French in my small wine shop in Annecy, France for almost 4 years now. Most French have never tasted such good pinot noir wines and they say so. People should know what is really going on in the wine industry and this book is just a sip of the glass. Winemaking is the best its ever been, which has attracted avarice hedge fund types and multinational conglomerate distributors and merchants that are buying up family owned vineyards and replacing winemakers with students with a couple years of internship. I see it happening in Santa Barbara, Monterey and Napa and Sonoma. and its happening in France too, after bad weather in Bourgogne forces families to sell. The result is the same, industry driven tastes with less distinctive wines.

A 15-Minute Key Takeaways & Analysis of Charles Duhigg's The Power of Habit: Why We Do What

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Instaread) — Tue, 19 May 2015 06:07:30 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/361/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A 15-Minute Key Takeaways & Analysis of Charles Duhigg's The Power of Habit: Why We Do What We Do in Life and Business Author: Instaread Narrator: Jason P. Hilton Format: Unabridged Length: 27 mins Language: English Release date: 05-19-15 Publisher: Instaread Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 13 votes Genres: Nonfiction, Social Sciences Publisher's Summary: The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg is a thorough examination of several case studies about how habit formation and habit change impact daily life. It details the experiences of individuals, corporations, and organizations to illustrate how habits are made and why, how they can be changed, how habits of all kinds are used in businesses to attract customers or manage employees, and the devastating results of a poorly managed habit. Several studies of individuals with unusual habits or habit changes explain the neurological mechanisms that form habits in the brain. The habit, stored in the basal ganglia for neural efficiency, is the result of a loop comprised of three parts. These parts are cues that trigger the habit loop, a routine to execute, and feedback, or a reward that tells the brain to remember the habit for the future. Habits can be changed by retaining the cue and reward. Key Takeaways: Members Reviews: Habit Loops To Help With Every Day Life Charles Duhigg puts out an incredible idea, that there are loops of habits that could in fact change the way you live your life. Separated into 3 different parts, you get to see what you can do to change your daily routine for the better. From getting up in the morning, to losing weight, and so much more. You will find yourself taking the advice given here and acting out in a much more positive manner. If you want to break bad habits, or you just want to be more aware of how creative you can be, Duhiggâs ideas can help. This summary was easy to read, gave me the meat of the book, and has started to change the way I work as a freelance writer. I definitely recommend it. If you are in a rut, or are just having a hard time pushing through the mud on a regular basis, this one is going to change your thought process, and give you a new lease on your life. Complacency hinders progress This is a fascinating peek into Charles DuHigg's The Power of Habit. It breaks the full content of his book into bite-size pieces easily understood and absorbed by the reader. Let's face it; we all have habits we need to change. Notice I didn't say break? I learned that in this summary. It begins with an explanation of habits formed by people, companies, and societies, and demonstrates the three-part mechanics of the `habit loop". Once you understand how it works--recognizing cravings---you can learn to manipulate it to your advantage. Oftentimes habits are great things, but this book focuses on those that hold us back. I was especially interested to learn about "keystone habits" and how they can cause a chain reaction. For instance, with a keystone habit, you set a fantastic goal you are nowhere near achieving at the moment and begin to make it happen with a single habit change. It's like a domino effect, and once you read about it, it makes a ton of sense. There are several excerpts of case studies on people, many of them famous, who took control of creating new habits and are enjoying great success both personally and professionally. This is an inspiring read about change and commitment and I got a greater understanding of what exactly makes a habit tick.

Superclass Audiobook by David Rothkopf

biacuaduc@gmail.com (David Rothkopf) — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 08:42:27 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/361/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Superclass Subtitle: The Global Power Elite and the World They Are Making Author: David Rothkopf Narrator: Patrick Lawlor Format: Unabridged Length: 16 hrs and 34 mins Language: English Release date: 04-08-08 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 66 votes Genres: Nonfiction, Social Sciences Publisher's Summary: Today's superclass has achieved unprecedented levels of wealth and power. They have globalized more rapidly than any other group. But do they have more in common with one another than with their own countrymen, as nationalist critics have argued? They control globalization more than anyone else. But has their influence fed the growing economic and social inequity that divides the world? What happens behind closed-door meetings in Davos or aboard corporate jets at 41,000 feet? Conspiracy or collaboration? Deal-making or idle self-indulgence? What does the rise of Asia and Latin America mean for the conventional wisdom that shapes our destinies? Who sets the rules for a group that operates beyond national laws? Drawn from scores of exclusive interviews and extensive original reporting, Superclass answers all of these questions and more. It draws back the curtain on a privileged society that most of us know little about, even though it profoundly affects our everyday lives. It is the first in-depth examination of the connections between the global communities of leaders who are at the helm of every major enterprise on the planet and control its greatest wealth. And it is an unprecedented examination of the trends within the superclass, which are likely to alter our politics, our institutions, and the shape of the world in which we live. Critic Reviews: "An impressively knowledgeable guide." ( Kirkus Reviews)"Neither hand-wringing nor worshipful, this book delivers an unsettling account of what the immense and growing power of this superclass bodes for the future." ( Publishers Weekly) Members Reviews: Narrator Patrick Lawler is the highlight The performance is top notch. Patrick goes all out taking on various accents which adds so much to an otherwise average nonfiction piece. If you are a believer this book is for you. The book was a let down, for anybody with an inquisitive mind. The author relies on association for his arguments. It would be like some random joe saying 'I am a great basketball player' then when you ask him for proof he rattles off names 'Kobe Bryant, Michael Jordan, Wilk Chamberlain',He claims the world changes are a matter of coincidence and not a result of conspiracy... It was like listening to the teachers pet regurgitating class lessons. If you like wasting your time and are an apathetic coincidence theorist this book is for you! Pass The core message and rare nuggets of compelling data of this book are lost by the author's need to justify his own social standing and habit of descending into the 'weeds' on semi-relevant tangents. If the length of the book were shortened by half, it could be a more interesting read.

Promises Kept Audiobook by Joe Brewster, Michele Stephenson, Hilary Beard

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Joe Brewster) — Tue, 14 Jan 2014 05:14:48 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/361/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Promises Kept Subtitle: Raising Black Boys to Succeed in School and in Life Author: Joe Brewster, Michele Stephenson, Hilary Beard Narrator: Bahni Turpin, Dominic Hoffman Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 41 mins Language: English Release date: 01-14-14 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 15 votes Genres: Nonfiction, Social Sciences Publisher's Summary: As seen on PBS's POV An unprecedented guide to helping black boys achieve success at every stage of their lives - at home, at school, and in the world. Regardless of how wealthy or poor their parents are, all black boys must confront and surmount the "achievement gap": a divide that shows up not only in our sons' test scores, but in their social and emotional development, their physical well-being, and their outlook on life. As children, they score as high on cognitive tests as their peers, but at some point, the gap emerges. Why? This is the question Joe Brewster, M.D., and Michele Stephenson asked when their own son, Idris, began struggling in a new school. As they filmed his experiences for their award-winning documentary American Promise, they met an array of researchers who had not only identified the reasons for the gap, but had come up with practical, innovative solutions to close it. In Promises Kept, they explain how to influence your son's brain before he's even born; how to tell the difference between authoritarian and authoritative discipline - and why it matters; how to create an educational program for your son that matches his needs; how to prepare him for explicit and implicit racism in school and in the wider world; how to help your child develop resilience, self-discipline, emotional intelligence, and a positive outlook that will last a lifetime. Filled with innovative research, practical strategies, and the voices of parents and children who are grappling with these issues firsthand, Promises Kept will challenge your assumptions and inspire you to make sure your child isn't lost in the gap. Members Reviews: Must Have Resource for Parents and Educators If you could sum up Promises Kept in three words, what would they be? Promises Kept is an excellent resource for educators at all levels, parents, students, and anyone who is concerned about the development of talent in our society and sees it as their responsibility to develop that talent. America has building an educational system that separate and extremely unequal. Read Promises Kept, a hands on manual on how to develop resiliency in children, equip parents with the knowledge on how to engage the schools and teachers responsible for educating their children and above all how everyone can be part of the solution to end the achievement gap that is plaguing our country. This book will help you to understand your own educational strengths and weaknesses and what you can do to strengthen them. Let's promise to do everything we can to save ALL our children present and future. What did you like best about this story? The honesty of the filmmakers and their bravery in opening up about a subject that is so emotionally charged, and their ability to control their emotions to present this transformational masterpiece. Bless you.

Secrets and Wives Audiobook by Sanjiv Bhattacharya

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Sanjiv Bhattacharya) — Fri, 19 Jul 2013 23:09:56 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/361/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Secrets and Wives Subtitle: The Hidden World of Mormon Polygamy Author: Sanjiv Bhattacharya Narrator: Sanjiv Bhattacharya Format: Unabridged Length: 15 hrs and 26 mins Language: English Release date: 07-19-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 96 votes Genres: Nonfiction, Social Sciences Publisher's Summary: What do we really know about modern practicing polygamists - not fictional ones like the Henrickson family on HBOs Big Love? Weve seen the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in the news, the underage brides in pioneer dresses on a Texas ranch. But the FLDS is just one of many groups that have broken with mainstream Mormonism to follow those parts of Joseph Smiths doctrine disavowed by the LDS Church. Gaining unprecedented access to these communities, journalist Sanjiv Bhattacharya reveals a shadow country teeming with small town messiahs, dark secrets, and stories both heartbreaking and strange. Polygamys dark side - incest, forced marriages, and physical abuse - is laid bare. But Bhattacharya also finds warmth in the fundamentalist diaspora and even finds himself taking an ideological stand for polygamys legalization. More than just an exposé of Mormon polygamy, Secrets and Wives is the personal journey of a foreign atheist and liberal, a stranger in a strange land who grapples with hard questions about marriage, monogamy, and the very nature of faith. Members Reviews: Hard listen and not that interesting If you could sum up Secrets and Wives in three words, what would they be? If you have already kept up with the news stories and court cases of polygamy over the last ten years then you will probably find this book boring and tedious. I think this book would be an interesting read for people outside the USA. Would you recommend Secrets and Wives to your friends? Why or why not? I would recommend the print version over the audio version. If someone is not at all familiar with the different polygamous groups in the USA, this book might be interesting. How could the performance have been better? The narration was not good. I understand that the author is from the UK, but his attempts at Utah accents are just so bad they are comical. Definitely should have had someone else read the book if he was targeting an American audience. Whats the most interesting tidbit youve picked up from this book? I didn't really learn anything from this book that hasn't already been published in newspapers or magazines. Mormon exposure What made the experience of listening to Secrets and Wives the most enjoyable? The fact that the author hit the name on its polygamist head. I grew up with a family of LDS I cannot say any religion on this planet is as harmful to women esecially in America. If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be? A Church only A Man Could Love Any additional comments? Great book, no bias, no one sided thought, very informative. Great stories (+), religious amateur hour (-) Any additional comments? This book is an interesting travelogue of Sanjiv's interactions with some very colorful personalities within the various polygamous groups in Utah as well as those who have left (escaped) the culture. While the stories are fascinating at times, most of the experiences that Sanjiv chooses to focus on are full of abuse and neglect and are at their core quite depressing. Sanjiv lightens the mood through humorous jabs at his subjects, their towns, and especially their faith. I strongly prefer audio books to be professionally narrated (not performed by the author) but it really worked in this case.

Hyping Health Risks Audiobook by Geoffrey C. Kabat

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Geoffrey C. Kabat) — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 02:26:43 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/361/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Hyping Health Risks Subtitle: Environmental Hazards in Daily Life and the Science of Epidemiology Author: Geoffrey C. Kabat Narrator: David Henry Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 7 mins Language: English Release date: 02-23-10 Publisher: Caravan Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 11 votes Genres: Nonfiction, Social Sciences Publisher's Summary: The media constantly bombard us with news of health hazards lurking in our everyday lives. But many of these hazards turn out to have been greatly overblown. According to author and epidemiologist Geoffrey C. Kabat, this hyping of low-level environmental hazards leads to needless anxiety and confusion on the part of the public as to which exposures have important effects on health and which are likely to have minimal or no effect. Kabat approaches health scares as "social facts" and shows that a variety of factors can contribute to the inflating of a hazard. These include skewed reporting by the media, but also, surprisingly, the actions of researchers who may emphasize certain findings while ignoring others, regulatory and health agencies eager to show their responsiveness to the health concerns of the public, politicians, and advocates with a stake in a particular outcome. By means of four case studies, Kabat demonstrates how a powerful confluence of interests can lead to overstating or distorting the scientific evidence. He considers the health risks of pollutants such as DDT as a cause of breast cancer, electromagnetic fields from power lines, radon within residences, and secondhand tobacco smoke. Tracing the trajectory of each of these hazards from its initial emergence up to the present, Kabat shows how publication of more rigorous studies and critical assessments ultimately helped put the hazard in perspective. Members Reviews: Four Stars Strong arguments are presented no doubt. However, clear cut recommendations are lacking. an honest epidemiologist In a dispassionate and painstaking way, Kabat sheds light on four health scares: radon, electromagnetic fields from power lines, DDT as a cause of breast cancer, and second-hand tobacco smoke. If epidemiologists are to contribute useful insights, they need to be mindful of strengths versus weaknesses in evidence. Kabat quotes a distinguished pioneer of risks associated with cigarettes, Sir Richard Peto: "epidemiology is so beautiful and provides such an important perspective on human life and death, but an incredible amount of rubbish is published." After hyping by journalists, rubbish can be given undue credibility by governments eager to respond to public concerns. John Ioannadis: "In the past, we had few research findings, while currently we have too many research findings. Therefore, getting rid of tentative but wrong research findings should become at least as important as finding new ones." Kabat supports weighing evidence in a critically-minded, inter-disciplinary way. The only way to overcome misinformation is via still stronger science. Chapter 2 overviews the field of epidemiology. Kabat mentions examples of valuable achievements: cholera as a water-borne disease; smoking and cancers; alcohol and cancers; risk factors for heart disease; estrogen, progesterone and breast cancer; sleep position and sudden infant death syndrome; solar radiation and skin cancer; hepatitis b and liver cancer. Cholera was a clear cause, a problem amenable to investigation by mapping victims and water supplies. Kabat readably integrates narrow articles into an understandable big picture. Physicist William R.

Beautiful Trouble Audiobook by Andrew Boyd (editor), David Oswald Mitchell (editor)

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Andrew Boyd (editor)) — Tue, 17 Dec 2013 20:51:01 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/361/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Beautiful Trouble Subtitle: A Toolbox for Revolution Author: Andrew Boyd (editor), David Oswald Mitchell (editor) Narrator: Sam Clymer Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 15 mins Language: English Release date: 12-17-13 Publisher: OR Books Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Nonfiction, Social Sciences Publisher's Summary: From Cairo to cyberspace, from Main Street to Wall Street, today's social movements have a creative new edge thats blurring the boundaries between artist and activist, hacker and dreamer. But the principles that make for successful creative action rarely get hashed out or written down. Until now. Beautiful Trouble brings together ten grassroots groups and dozens of seasoned artists and activists from around the world to distill their best practices into a toolbox for creative action. Among the groups included are Agit-Pop/The Other 98%, The Yes Men/Yes Labs, Code Pink, SmartMeme, The Ruckus Society, Beyond the Choir, The Center for Artistic Activism, Waging Nonviolence, Alliance of Community Trainers Nonviolence International and the Coalition of Immokalee Workers. Beautiful Trouble puts the accumulated wisdom of decades of creative protest into the hands of the next generation of change-makers. Members Reviews: Prankster activism How did We the People find our voice in Donald Trump? It began with the 2010 Congressional elections, as we proceeded to throw more than 1000 elected democrats out of office, and culminated in Election 2016 with Trump's defeat of Hillary. Along the way, the establishment GOP has suffered losses too, first among which is Eric Cantor. More to come... The book breaks down activities into five broad headings: tactics (modes of action), principles (design guidelines), theories (conceptual frameworks), case studies, an practitioners.

Missing People Audiobook by Roger P. Mills

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Roger P. Mills) — Mon, 26 Dec 2016 09:10:26 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/361/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Missing People Subtitle: Disturbing Stories From The Last 100 Years: People That Disappeared Without A Trace Author: Roger P. Mills Narrator: Kyle A. Northcott Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 37 mins Language: English Release date: 12-26-16 Publisher: Roger P. Mills Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 8 votes Genres: Nonfiction, Social Sciences Publisher's Summary: We often see flyers of missing people - many of them are children who perhaps enjoyed too much of their escapade that they were separated from their parents. Others were probably adults suffering from a mental condition that rendered them incapable of returning home. Other missing people cases, however, are far more intriguing and creepy... For example, would you imagine a group of passengers abandoning a ship even though it was still capable of operating? If pirates killed them, then why would they bother bringing the bodies? Another case was about three friends who went missing after talking to a man with blond hair. They boarded a boat, according to some witnesses, but what transpired in the boat is still a mystery... Other cases such as a lost plane, a missing woman with bipolar disorder, and a police cover up of the disappearance of a teenage boy can also be found in this book. So...if you want to share creepy real-life tales with friends during a bonfire session, then get ready for some disturbingly weird stories.... Members Reviews: Where did they go? This book has short stories that get you to thinking about the different possibilities about missing persons cases. I especially liked that the author warned the reader about being too trusting of other people. Spooky disappearances This is quite a short audiobook divided into small sections on several missing persons cases that have never been solved. My 3 favorites were probably the missing lighthouse keepers, the Sodder kids who came up missing at Christmas , and the Springfield Three. Lesser Known Eerie Disappearances This was a great book about lesser known missing persons stories. This book has an audiobook version, so I would up listening to it. The stories were eerie and creepy with great research. A number of theories were presented on some since, in those cases, the very people you expected to help didn't. I won't spoil the surprises, but these tales will definitely linger. I do appreciate that the author has audiobook versions of his books, as they enhance the tales. A spooky short read that is enjoyable. Narration was good, not great. Interesting Nothing outstandingly unusual here...mysterious disappearances of the ubiquitous kind...always happening and maybe always will...no new revelations here as to this aspect of our everyday reality.

Homintern Audiobook by Gregory Woods

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Gregory Woods) — Tue, 03 May 2016 07:06:42 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/361/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Homintern Subtitle: How Gay Culture Liberated the Modern World Author: Gregory Woods Narrator: John Sackville Format: Unabridged Length: 17 hrs and 22 mins Language: English Release date: 05-03-16 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: Nonfiction, Social Sciences Publisher's Summary: In a hugely ambitious study that crosses continents, languages, and almost a century, Gregory Woods identifies the ways in which homosexuality has helped shape Western culture. Extending from the trials of Oscar Wilde to the gay liberation era, this book examines a period in which increased visibility made acceptance of homosexuality one of the measures of modernity. Woods shines a revealing light on the diverse, informal networks of gay people in the arts and other creative fields. Uneasily called "the Homintern" (an echo of Lenin's "Comintern") by those suspicious of an international homosexual conspiracy, such networks connected gay writers, actors, artists, musicians, dancers, filmmakers, politicians, and spies. While providing some defense against dominant heterosexual exclusion, the grouping brought solidarity, celebrated talent, and, in doing so, invigorated the majority culture. Woods introduces an enormous cast of gifted and extraordinary characters, most of them operating with surprising openness, but also explores such issues as artistic influence, the coping strategies of minorities, the hypocrisies of conservatism, and the effects of positive and negative discrimination. Traveling from Harlem in the 1910s to 1920s Paris, 1930s Berlin, 1950s New York, and beyond, this sharply observed, warm-spirited book presents a surpassing portrait of 20th-century gay culture and the men and women who both redefined themselves and changed history. Members Reviews: I forced myself to listen all the way through I really, really, REALLY wanted to like this book. The premise, "How Gay Culture Liberated the Modern World" seemed so tantalizing and promising. Sadly there was really nothing good about it. I don't have the stomach to write a NY Times Book Review-length review. Suffice it to say that any book on Gay Culture that manages to omit any mention of Patricia Highsmith, the Stonewall riots, Mark Cherry, Billy Crystal in "Soap", the Odd Couple, and Will and Grace hardly deserves any serious consideration. Worse, the narrator has the most pretentious British accent but insisted on pronouncing any Spanish or French name in the proper accent of that language. OK, I thought. But it got completely ridiculous when he pronounced Vincent Minelli (Vin-cent Min-el-ly) as Vin-chenzo Minelli. Minelli was an American who did not use the Italian version of his name. But the book itself is barely more than a list, long and boring, of any gay person from 1880 to 2000. No real depth as to what they contributed except that they were gay. Finally, the author uses a phrase that doesn't make any sense although many gay-right's groups use it. He talks about "Gay men and Lesbian women." What could Lesbians be but women. The phrase should be Gay men and women, or Gays, or Gay men and Lesbians. But Gay men and Lesbian women is not just redundant, it is stupid.

A Macat Analysis of Gayatri Chakravorty Spivak's Can the Subaltern Speak? Audiobook

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Graham K. Riach) — Thu, 21 Jul 2016 18:51:60 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/361/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Macat Analysis of Gayatri Chakravorty Spivak's Can the Subaltern Speak? Author: Graham K. Riach Narrator: Macat.com Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 11 mins Language: English Release date: 07-21-16 Publisher: Macat International Limited. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 8 votes Genres: Nonfiction, Social Sciences Publisher's Summary: Can the Subaltern Speak? is a classic of postcolonial studies, the discipline that examines the impact of colonial control on countries that gained their independence from European powers from the 1940s onwards. The essay, written in 1988 by Calcutta-born scholar Gayatri Chakravorty Spivak, argues that a core problem for the poorest and most marginalized in society (the subalterns) is that they have no platform to express their concerns, and no voice to affect policy debates or demand a fairer share of society's goods. The women among them, says Spivak, are doubly oppressed. Spivak first earned her academic reputation thanks to her English translation of French philosopher Jacques Derrida's Of Grammatology. This work, as well as feminism and Marxism, strongly influenced Can the Subaltern Speak? The essay has been widely praised for the insights it brings to postcolonial studies, but has also been criticized as dense and difficult to understand.

Bread, Wine, Chocolate Audiobook by Simran Sethi

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Simran Sethi) — Tue, 10 Nov 2015 21:56:53 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/361/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Bread, Wine, Chocolate Subtitle: The Slow Loss of Foods We Love Author: Simran Sethi Narrator: Therese Plummer Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 3 mins Language: English Release date: 11-10-15 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 37 votes Genres: Nonfiction, Social Sciences Publisher's Summary: Award-winning journalist Simran Sethi explores the history and cultural importance of our most beloved tastes, paying homage to the ingredients that give us daily pleasure while providing a thoughtful wake-up call to the homogenization that is threatening the diversity of our food supply. Food is one of the greatest pleasures of human life. Our response to sweet, salty, bitter, or sour is deeply personal, combining our individual biological characteristics, personal preferences, and emotional connections. Bread, Wine, Chocolate illuminates not only what it means to recognize the importance of the foods we love but also what it means to lose them. Award-winning journalist Simran Sethi reveals how the foods we enjoy are endangered by genetic erosion - a slow and steady loss of diversity in what we grow and eat. In America today, food often looks and tastes the same, whether at a San Francisco farmers market or at a Midwestern potluck. Shockingly, 95 percent of the world's calories now come from only 30 species. Though supermarkets seem to be stocked with endless options, the differences between products are superficial, primarily in flavor and brand. Sethi draws on interviews with scientists, farmers, chefs, vintners, beer brewers, coffee roasters, and others with firsthand knowledge of our food to reveal the multiple and interconnected reasons for this loss and its consequences for our health, traditions, and culture. She travels to Ethiopian coffee forests, British yeast culture labs, and Ecuadoran cocoa plantations collecting fascinating stories that will inspire listeners to eat more consciously and purposefully, better understand familiar and new foods, and learn what it takes to save the tastes that connect us with the world around us. PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your Library section along with the audio. Critic Reviews: "Therese Plummer's well-tempered performance complements this book's important message about food and agricultural biodiversity.... Creating individual voices and accents for various interviewees, Plummer captures the richness of the countries and cultures that embrace the three foods she focuses on. Overall, Plummer's narration depicts the author's belief that how we eat honors how we celebrate the world and our sense of taste." (AudioFile) Members Reviews: Worthy Content Flawed Presentatiom What is otherwise an excellent view of pressing issues not only in the food world, but in life, is flawed by two distractions. The performance is overly dramatic; affected accents and more disturbingly, whenever discussing science oddly robotic. The second distraction comes from the author and a penchant to personalize and share a bit too many off topic observations. Would have loved more substance over wardrobe and the attractiveness of some of her interviewees. Probably better read, not listened to. I had to speed the narration to make this move along. The breathy overly dramatized narration was very distracting. It was read like a romance novel. This is the first Audible I was disappointed with.

Meathooked Audiobook by Marta Zaraska

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Marta Zaraska) — Tue, 17 May 2016 09:04:05 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/361/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Meathooked Subtitle: The History and Science of Our 2.5-Million-Year Obsession with Meat Author: Marta Zaraska Narrator: Emily Durante Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 24 mins Language: English Release date: 05-17-16 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 20 votes Genres: Nonfiction, Social Sciences Publisher's Summary: One of the great science and health revelations of our time is the danger posed by meat-eating. Every day, it seems, we are warned about the harm producing and consuming meat can do to the environment and our bodies. Many of us have tried to limit how much meat we consume, and many of us have tried to give it up altogether. But it is not easy to resist the smoky, cured, barbecued, and fried delights that tempt us. What makes us crave animal protein, and what makes it so hard to give up? And if consuming meat is truly unhealthy for human beings, why didn't evolution turn us all into vegetarians in the first place? In Meathooked, science writer Marta Zaraska explores what she calls the "meat puzzle": our love of meat, despite its harmful effects. Zaraska takes us on a witty tour of meat cultures around the word, stopping in India's unusual steakhouses, animal sacrifices at temples in Benin, and labs in the Netherlands that grow meat in petri dishes. From the power of evolution to the influence of the meat lobby, and from our genetic makeup to the traditions of our foremothers, she reveals the interplay of forces that keep us hooked on animal protein. Critic Reviews: "A well-researched, refreshingly optimistic look at a serious issue, free of ideological preconceptions." (Kirkus) Members Reviews: A very interesting book on why we crave meat. Very well researched book with lots of anecdotes. the authored managed to bring a wealth of research findings without making it overbearing and boring. Robot voice but interesting story This was an absolutely fascinating "read." If not for the monotonous narration, I would have been fully captivated. I'm intrigued by the research and theory, and I look forward to listening again. Fantastic, a great eye opener! This is a must read for anyone who loves or is interested in food. Factual yet entertaining, informative and thought provoking. I now have a better understanding of food driving behaviors and preferences.

Quirkology Audiobook by Richard Wiseman

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Richard Wiseman) — Fri, 04 Sep 2015 01:48:15 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/361/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Quirkology Subtitle: The Curious Science of Everyday Lives Author: Richard Wiseman Narrator: Peter Noble Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 14 mins Language: English Release date: 09-04-15 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 29 votes Genres: Nonfiction, Social Sciences Publisher's Summary: For over 20 years, psychologist Professor Richard Wiseman has examined the quirky science of everyday life. In Quirkology, he navigates the backwaters of human behavior, discovering the telltale signs that give away a liar, the secret science behind speed dating and personal ads, and what a person's sense of humour reveals about the innermost workings of their mind - all along paying tribute to others who have carried out similarly weird and wonderful work. Wiseman's research has involved secretly observing people as they go about their daily business, conducting unusual experiments in art exhibitions and music concerts, and even staging fake seances in allegedly haunted buildings. With thousands of research subjects from all over the world, including enamoured couples, unwitting pedestrians, and guileless dinner guests, Wiseman presents a fun, clever, and unexpected picture of the human mind. Members Reviews: Fascinating, fun and quirky! The stories behind, and findings of, a wonderful selection of fascinating and obscure psychology experiments, tied together with an easygoing writing style and excellent narration. I loved it! Fascinating A great book to dip in and out of, full of interesting and well explained facts. I am now fully equipped to go to dinner parties and share my fascinating knowledge. (Now all I need is to be invited to a dinner party. Someone write a book to help me with this please.) Utterly brilliant! Where does Quirkology rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far? Very engaging and as the title suggests, very quirky! What was one of the most memorable moments of Quirkology? The last chapter on the top 10 quirks globally! What does Peter Noble bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you had only read the book? Great voice, clarity and engaging style. Just enough to keep you listening... I don't remember feeling there was much new stuff there, in terms of the conclusions drawn from various experiments and anecdotes. I also felt that the jump to stating things as facts was too often made without enough proof, leaving me questioning the validity of those statements. Compulsive Listening This is for anyone who is interested why we behave and act as what we do. I could not stop listening to it.

Substitute Audiobook by Nicholson Baker

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Nicholson Baker) — Tue, 25 Oct 2016 16:19:05 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/361/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Substitute Subtitle: Going to School with a Thousand Kids Author: Nicholson Baker Narrator: Tom Zingarelli Format: Unabridged Length: 22 hrs and 26 mins Language: English Release date: 10-25-16 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 2 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: Nonfiction, Social Sciences Publisher's Summary: In 2014, after a brief orientation course and a few fingerprinting sessions, Nicholson Baker became an on-call substitute teacher in a Maine public school district. He awoke to the dispatcher's five-forty a.m. phone call and headed to one of several nearby schools; when he got there, he did his best to follow lesson plans and help his students get something done. What emerges from Baker's experience is a complex, often touching deconstruction of public schooling in America: children swamped with overdue assignments, overwhelmed by the marvels and distractions of social media and educational technology, and staff who weary themselves trying to teach in step with an often outmoded or overly ambitious standard curriculum. In Baker's hands, the inner life of the classroom is examined anew as the author and his pupils struggle to find ways to get through the day. Baker is one of the most inventive and remarkable writers of our time, and Substitute, filled with humor, honesty, and empathy, may be his most impressive work of nonfiction yet. Critic Reviews: "Compelling, enormously detailed, [and] endlessly surprising." (Booklist) "Tom Zingarelli sounds like he's having as much fun narrating this audiobook as the author must have had in writing about his 28-day experience as a substitute teacher in a Maine public school district.... Zingarelli has a voice and style that don't fit neatly into categories. His rich, deep, slightly fuzzy voice dips and soars, quickens and slows, and renders heartfelt character voices that ring true. He also grabs Baker's style - sarcastic, realistic, sympathetic - and translates it for the spoken word. It's a fun book and worth a listen." (AudioFile) Members Reviews: but as a good example of what is going on in some of ... This account seems to be quite factual and well documented. As a long time substitute teacher myself, I have a different idea of what a substitute should do and be, but as a good example of what is going on in some of our schools today, I feel this gives a very good snapshot. Five Stars This was a gift. The Real Students of (somewhere in York County) Maine Can you hear the howls of outrage? How DARE Nicholson Baker presume to comment on the state of American education after spending only 28 (non-consecutive) days as a substitute in a rural Maine school district! Except that he doesnât comment. Each chapter in âSubstituteâ is a recording, in the words of kids, teachers, and a certain 6â4â bearded coffee-drinking character named Nick Baker, of the events of each of the 28 days. âMr. Bakerâ ranges widely, from the first grade to high school, from classroom teacher to ed tech., and how he manages to so faithfully reproduce what the kids say and do, right down to their taste in music and their preferred methods of sub-torture, is a kind of marvel that perhaps only a novelist like Baker could accomplish. In short, he lets the students, the teachers, the schedule, and the assignments speak for themselves.

Raw Spirit Audiobook by Iain Banks

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Iain Banks) — Fri, 24 Nov 2017 03:20:32 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/361/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Raw Spirit Author: Iain Banks Narrator: Tom Cotcher Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 23 mins Language: English Release date: 11-24-17 Publisher: Whole Story Audiobooks Genres: Nonfiction, Social Sciences Publisher's Summary: In a bid to uncover the unique spirit of the single malt whisky, author lain Banks has decided to undertake a tour of the distilleries of his homeland. His tour of Scotland combines history, literature and landscape in an entertaining and informative account. Members Reviews: self-description epit-o'-me I think the title of this book "Raw Spirit" is autobiographical, i.e., Iain is describing himself in his usual way of making puns where it suits him. Iain is someone who almost can't believe that he is making a living doing what he does (writing) while having the relative freedom to live life his way and on top of that get hired to go walkabout (mostly on wheels) through Scotland to drink single malt scotch. He spends as much time reflecting on the Scottish roads and countryside, the Iraq war, British taxes, Australian red wine (of a specific bottling), Scottish cooking, favorite cars and motorbikes, the US President, firecrackers, and personal friends who accompany him, as he does on tasting single malt scotch whiskey. This is why I gave the book only 3 stars, because someone seeking more information on Scotch should go elsewhere, and that's the honest part of me as a reviewer. OTOH, if, like me, you adore Penfolds Grange (I have the largest 3 decade collection in the East US), damn good scotch, well-engineered motor vehicles on twisty roads, close/old friends, & warped skiffy stories; and you hate the Iraq war, the 'dubya' President, the use of taxes for miltary and complete BS properness, then the rating for this book should be 5 stars. And it doesn't hurt that this book drove me to my fave stores to hunt rare SMs as well for a small fortune. The fact that I like Iain's stories, particularly the skiffies, is just the best icing on the cake. Aside from the Glenfiddich Havana Reserve, that is. An' heer's tu ya. Fine Drams of a Small Country Having been there, appreciated the almost Personal Guide to the Distilleries of Scotland- with the help of google earth too. The personal touch is a nicely written, with help from his friends and family, we get to travel and enjoy the landscape, the whiskeys and Iain's fine humour. Of course his finest dram coincides with mine, and that was thanks to my friend Chris. He is getting this book as a Real Book, in the mail. Iain Banks or as Iain M. Banks, has been a touchstone for me for a long time, and I have not read all his offerings, Disappointing This book is more like a rambling, diarrhea-of-the-mouth blog about the author's past adventures and escapades than it is about the landscape and whisky distilleries of Scotland. I slogged through it, but it was disappointing from such a well-known writer. Felt like I was noodling around Scotland with a friend! And I discovered Laphroaig and Bowmore among many others in the process. Thank you Iain! A Brilliant trip through Scotland A fun read in its own right, for any fan of Iain Banks this is a warm invitation into a joyful life that ended too soon. The book is filled with Banks' self-effacing humor and not just a little education on the regions of Scotland and their best known export.

Hella Nation Audiobook by Evan Wright

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Evan Wright) — Tue, 12 May 2009 13:10:55 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/361/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Hella Nation Author: Evan Wright Narrator: Paul Boehmer Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 10 mins Language: English Release date: 05-12-09 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 52 votes Genres: Nonfiction, Social Sciences Publisher's Summary: Sometimes frightening, usually profane, and often darkly comic, Hella Nation is Evan Wright's meticulously observed tour of the jagged edges of all those other Americas hiding in plain sight amid the nation's malls and gated communities. Editorial Reviews: This candid and witty exposé of American subculture features author Evan Wrights autobiographical observations on such sultry subjects as UFC wrestling, Aryan Nations, the music industry, and pornography shoots. These loosely related articles form a picaresque tapestry of American identity, a patchwork road trip that is enthralling, funny, and occasionally harrowing. Performer Paul Boehmer (Star Trek: Voyager, The Thomas Crown Affair) lends an air of stoicism to these ribald revelations. Where Wrights reminiscence might, from time to time, come across as excessively barbed or snarky, Boehmer manages to level off the edges through his knack for understated, easygoing good humor. Critic Reviews: "Vivid confirmation of the arrival of a major chronicler of those who live on or beyond the margins of the American mainstream." (Kirkus) Members Reviews: Hella Yes This is the sort of book we should be assigning in our sociology classes. Wright is an ambassador to the marginalized, an embedded reporter with America's freaks, degenerates, and psychopaths. We spend time with right wing movie producers, anarchists, alcoholic skate board punks, and HIV positive porn stars. Durkheim taught us that by defining deviance we construct what is normal. Hella Nation would work well in the classroom as our students could engage in systematic study of social organization and structure through the entertaining lens of drug addicts and white supremacists. These essays were originally published in Vanity Fair and Rolling Stone, and the book does not always hang together in terms of narrative (an editor willing to cut would have helped out as well). Despite its flaws I'd nominate Hella Nation to our curriculum. Good book, weak narrator Narrator is pretty generic but veers towards stereotype when doing women, black and southern voices. The book is filled with interesting stories, more than making up for the performance shortcomings.

English Audiobook by Ben Fogle

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Ben Fogle) — Thu, 05 Oct 2017 20:30:13 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/361/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: English Subtitle: A Story of Marmite, Queuing and Weather Author: Ben Fogle Narrator: Rupert Farley Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 16 mins Language: English Release date: 10-05-17 Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Limited Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: Nonfiction, Social Sciences Publisher's Summary: What makes the English English? Is it their eccentricity, their passionate love (or, indeed, hatred) of Marmite - or is it something less easily defined? Beginning at the top of a muddy Gloucestershire slope at the Cooper's Hill cheese-rolling contest and traversing a landscape of lawns and queues, coastlines and sporting arenas, Ben Fogle takes us on a journey through the peculiarly English: a country of wax jackets, cricket, boat races and jellied eels, by way of national treasures such as the shipping forecast, fish and chips and the Wellington boot. Not to mention the Dunkirk spirit of relentless optimism in the face of adversity, be it the heroic failure of Captain Scott's doomed Antarctic expedition or simply the perennial hope for better weather. The archetypal Englishman - lover of Labradors and Land Rovers yet holder of two passports - Ben applauds all things quintessentially English while also paying tribute to the history, culture and ideas adopted with such gusto that they have become part of the fabric of the country. Written with Ben's trademark warmth and wit, this is a lighthearted yet touching tribute to all things English. Critic Reviews: "Funny, entertaining and really rather inspiring, too." (Daily Mail) "A great escapade told with refreshing frankness." (The Independent on Sunday) "Passionate and well-researched." (Tatler) Members Reviews: Not quite what I hoped for. First Ill start with the good point: the narration was great. I always like listening to the English accent. Now for the book, I must say it was a bit of a letdown. The umbrella on the cover pretty much says it all. A huge part of the book talks weather and you can really only listen to so much of that before it gets old. The rest of the book was so-so. I wouldve liked there to be a bit more humor. There were a few attempts at it , but nothing to write home about. Just so-so. enjoyed fully really enjoyed this book its well worth the listen Ben has explored ENGLISHNESS brilliantly and everything is relatable

A Macat Analysis of Douglas McGregor's The Human Side of Enterprise Audiobook

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Stoyan Stoyanov) — Tue, 26 Jul 2016 22:20:27 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/361/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Macat Analysis of Douglas McGregor's The Human Side of Enterprise Author: Stoyan Stoyanov, Monique Diderich Narrator: Macat.com Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 26 mins Language: English Release date: 07-26-16 Publisher: Macat International Limited. Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 6 votes Genres: Nonfiction, Social Sciences Publisher's Summary: Douglas McGregor's 1960 book The Human Side of Enterprise is a groundbreaking study of the conditions that make employment satisfying and meaningful. Traditionally, managers assumed people were lazy and would not work unless strictly controlled. McGregor, however, believed this form of management to be based on faulty assumptions about human nature, and felt that managers should reflect on their assumptions about what motivates people. He proposed they draw on research in psychology and the other social sciences to create working conditions that allow all employees to realize their full human potential. The Human Side of Enterprise is the culmination of McGregor's life's work and research. He compares stricter, more traditional management principles - Theory X - with principles that attempt to satisfy the full range of human needs - Theory Y. He was not necessarily in favor of one theory over another, because people are motivated differently. But, he argued, when people find work satisfying, they work more productively and efficiently. McGregor's work significantly influenced research in the decades that followed, and he is now seen to have been one of the most influential business scholars of all time.

Fast Food Maniac Audiobook by Jon Hein

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Jon Hein) — Tue, 02 Feb 2016 19:34:56 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/361/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Fast Food Maniac Subtitle: From Arby's to White Castle, One Man's Supersized Obsession with America's Favorite Food Author: Jon Hein Narrator: Jon Hein Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 47 mins Language: English Release date: 02-02-16 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 21 votes Genres: Nonfiction, Social Sciences Publisher's Summary: The charismatic radio personality from The Howard Stern Show celebrates what we love about American fast food, covering chains both national and regional and offering an opinionated view on restaurant history, secret menu items, and even drive-thru strategy. Jon Hein is a fast food maniac, with a themed Discovery Channel show under his belt to prove it, and in this book he covers each chain in depth, rating its burgers, milkshakes, and fries; exploring its history; revealing secret menu items; taking a nostalgic look back at the best giveaways, games, and uniforms; and even providing expert drive-thru strategy. With behind-the-counter looks at places like the Dunkin' Donuts headquarters, Nathan's original hot dog stand, Carvel, Steak 'n Shake, and In-N-Out Burger, this is the junk food lover's definitive guide to some of America's best-loved guilty pleasures. Members Reviews: How is Jon Hein still alive? Really how can he still be alive. He's in his 50's at this point, and all he eats is fast food? Also his performance was pretty horrible.

ESFJ: Understanding & Relating with the Provider Audiobook by Clayton Geoffreys

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Clayton Geoffreys) — Fri, 24 Jul 2015 00:34:06 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/361/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: ESFJ: Understanding & Relating with the Provider Subtitle: MBTI Personality Types Volume 2 Author: Clayton Geoffreys Narrator: Craig Sweat Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr Language: English Release date: 07-24-15 Publisher: Calvintir Books, LLC Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 8 votes Genres: Nonfiction, Social Sciences Publisher's Summary: In ESFJ: Understanding & Relating with the Provider, you'll learn about the ESFJ Myers Brigg Personality Type. This book covers a variety of topics regarding ESFJs (extroverted sensing feeling judging) and why they make such great empathizers. ESFJs are among the best caregivers in society since they love people and interacting with others. In this book we'll begin by exploring why the MBTI test is important before then digging in to why ESFJs make great, dependable friends and lovers. From there we'll venture into the greatest strengths and weaknesses of individuals who identify as ESFJs. Finally we'll explore what makes ESFJs happy and what they value in their personal relationships. We'll close by learning about 10 famous ESFJs and what you can learn from them. Members Reviews: insightful & Practical Useful information presented in an easily digestible manner by a narrator very enjoyable to the ear. Small investment in time to glean much. I recommend.

Fail U. Audiobook by Charles J. Sykes

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Charles J. Sykes) — Tue, 09 Aug 2016 15:45:12 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/361/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Fail U. Subtitle: The False Promise of Higher Education Author: Charles J. Sykes Narrator: Michael Butler Murray Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 26 mins Language: English Release date: 08-09-16 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 32 votes Genres: Nonfiction, Social Sciences Publisher's Summary: The cost of a college degree has increased by 1,125% since 1978 - four times the rate of inflation. Total student debt is $1.3 trillion. Many private universities charge tuitions ranging from $60-70,000 per year. Nearly 2/3 of all college students must borrow to study, and the average student graduates with more than $30,000 in debt. 53% of college graduates under 25 years old are unemployed or underemployed (working part-time or in low-paying jobs that do not require college degrees). Professors - remember them? They rarely teach undergraduates at many major universities. Seventy-six percent of all university classes are taught by part-time, untenured faculty. In Fail U., Charles J. Sykes asks, "Is it worth it?" With chapters exploring the staggering costs of a college education, the sharp decline in tenured faculty and teaching loads, the explosion of administrator jobs, the grandiose building plans (gyms, food courts, student recreation centers), and the hysteria surrounding the "epidemic" of campus rapes, "triggers", "micro-aggressions", and other forms of alleged trauma, Fail U. concludes by offering a different vision of higher education - one that is affordable, more productive, and better-suited to meet the needs of a diverse range of students. Provocative, persuasive, clear-eyed, and even amusing, Fail U. strips the academic emperor of its clothes to reveal the American university system as it really is - and how it must change. Members Reviews: Very glad I listened, not enough resolution I liked hearing the premise unfold. Universities do have problems, and it was nice to learn all the reasons why they have problems. The explanations for these problems in this book is excellent. Although, I was disappointed in the ending. There isn't enough "so what" if you know what I mean. Only the last paragraph describe steps of actions for people to actually take. And only the last chapter discussed ideal solution outcomes, but not the steps required to get to these solutions. I wanted more. I also felt that the usage of quotes and statistics was too often. I'm sure it was to help convince other people that universities do in fact have problems, but having already been convinced, it felt egregiously excessive. I'd still recommend the book despite my gripes. Everyone pursuing higher education should know the implications of the failing universities. Is College Worth It? Overall a good listen to make you think and assess if college is worth the investment. The author clearly goes after the liberal arts world and how upside down some LA degrees are vs their cost. He does not spend enough time balancing on the many technical degrees that command high salaries and drive our thought economy. Also he needed to spend more time on how to fix the problem. There was plenty of find admiration for the problem but the solution part could have been more expository.

The Underdogs Audiobook by Melissa Fay Greene

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Melissa Fay Greene) — Tue, 17 May 2016 14:01:42 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/361/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Underdogs Subtitle: Children, Dogs, and the Power of Unconditional Love Author: Melissa Fay Greene Narrator: Christina Delaine Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 32 mins Language: English Release date: 05-17-16 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 35 votes Genres: Nonfiction, Social Sciences Publisher's Summary: From two-time National Book Award nominee Melissa Fay Greene comes a profound and surprising account of dogs on the front lines of rescuing both children and adults from the trenches of grief; emotional, physical, and cognitive disability; and post-traumatic stress disorder. The Underdogs tells the story of Karen Shirk, felled at age 24 by a neuromuscular disease and facing life as a ventilator-dependent, immobile patient, who was turned down by every service dog agency in the country because she was "too disabled". Her nurse encouraged her to tone down the suicidal thoughts, find a puppy, and raise her own service dog. Karen did this, and Ben, a German shepherd, dragged her back into life. "How many people are stranded like I was?" she wondered. "Who would lead productive lives if only they had dogs?" A thousand state-of-the-art dogs later, Karen Shirk's service dog academy, 4 Paws for Ability, is restoring broken children and their families to life. Long shunned by scientists as a man-made, synthetic species, and oft referred to as "man's best friend" almost patronizingly, dogs are finally paid respectful attention by a new generation of neuroscientists and animal behaviorists. Melissa Fay Greene weaves the latest scientific discoveries about our coevolution with dogs with Karen's story and a few exquisitely rendered stories of suffering children and their heartbroken families. Written with characteristic insight, humanity, humor, and irrepressible joy, what could have been merely touching is a penetrating, compassionate exploration of larger questions: about our attachment to dogs, what constitutes a productive life, and what can be accomplished with unconditional love. Members Reviews: Too slow paced for me I read many dog related books. And I hv a science bkgd. I had to quit this one. Tedious. And singsong narration not appealing, sorry. Another win Ms Greene has a way of finding (and relating) the heart of her subjects. This book is so heartwarming and informative. Weirdly though, there are lots of lists that seemed to be overly inclusive, like an attempt to meet a minimum word requirement. The book is still a great read and the narration is excellent. Good reference book to know how disabilities affec Dogs do make our lives Bette. But service dogs go further and help disabled people and their families to get more chances of getting a more normal approach to life. I wish I could find specific books on how to train them. This one shares life experiences Too Boring for Words I tried really hard to stay with this book. But the reader took a story that should have evoked multiple emotions in me, and made it so dull and boring I gave up after 40 minutes. That is, after 40 minutes the second time I tried.

Worst Ideas Ever Audiobook by Daniel Kline, Jason Tomaszewski

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Daniel Kline) — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 16:34:19 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/361/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Worst Ideas Ever Subtitle: A Celebration of Embarrassment Author: Daniel Kline, Jason Tomaszewski Narrator: Patrick Lawlor Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 47 mins Language: English Release date: 02-05-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 772 votes Genres: Nonfiction, Social Sciences Publisher's Summary: Mistakes so big they seem like fodder for The Onion - but they really happened! From memorable disasters such as New Coke, the XFL, and Tiger Woods marriage to less-remembered failures such as Yugo, Cop Rock, and Microsofts BOB, Worst Ideas Ever revisits historys biggest blunders. Whether its a pop culture failure the likes of Dennis Millers disastrous run on Monday Night Football, a political one such as John Edwards odd decision to run for president while cheating on his cancer-stricken wife, or a technological misstep such as Apples Newton OS, Worst Ideas Ever uncovers the ridiculous stories behind mistakes so huge, youll have to constantly remind yourself that they actually happened. Moving from Mariah Careys performance in Glitter to the Minnesota Vikings decision to trade away their future for an aging Herschel Walker, Worst Ideas Ever offers the real stories behind some of the dumbest things ever done. Whether it was ego (Michael Jordan leaving basketball for baseball), greed (nobody questioning their impossibly high returns when investing with Bernie Madoff) or simple stupidity (Jay Leno moving to 10 p.m.), Worst Ideas Ever brings it all back in hilarious detail. Editorial Reviews: Listeners smarting from a recent humiliation can take solace in Worst Ideas Ever: A Celebration of Embarrassment, a compendium of the biggest blunders in recent history. Some of the wretched ideas listed here will live forever in infamy for their negative example - say, New Coke or Bernie Madoff. Others are rescued from obscurity by authors Daniel Kline and Jason Tomaszewski, like the idea to put record players in Chevy cars, or Cop Rock, the (thankfully) forgotten musical police procedural by the creator of NYPD Blue. Narrator Patrick Lawlor's droll, winking descriptions of the worst that sports, entertainment, and pop culture have to offer is an antidote to a bad day. Those prone to noisy laughter might want to listen to this one in private. Members Reviews: Wears out quickly Dumb ideas and a dumb book about the ideas. Not funny. Not entertaining. Tedious. I'd avoid this one. Described as a funny laugh out loud book....NOT!!! Any additional comments? If I hadn't only paid 99 cents for this book I would have returned it This book was one of the worst ideas every Any additional comments? This book has NO insights, just anecdotal stories. Its easy in hindsight to point out some unsuccessful events but little sight as to why what should they have done differently, what was the flaw in their thinking. Jimi Heselden was kill driving his Segway off a cliff so its a bad idea but Thomas Selfridge, one of the first passengers was kill in a flight, was the airplane a bad idea? New Coke was a classic stinker, but Pepsi did the same thing with Crystal Pepsi what were they thinking, I dont know, the book doesnt go there. The humor wears thin quickly, assertions are made without foundations.

More Than Rivals Audiobook by Ken Abraham

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Ken Abraham) — Wed, 13 Jul 2016 22:39:47 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/361/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: More Than Rivals Subtitle: A Championship Game and a Friendship That Moved a Town Beyond Black and White Author: Ken Abraham Narrator: Roscoe Orman Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 16 mins Language: English Release date: 07-13-16 Publisher: christianaudio.com Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Nonfiction, Social Sciences Publisher's Summary: An Inspiring True Story Set in the Midst of the Civil Rights Era By 1970 racial tension was at a breaking point in the Southern town of Gallatin, Tennessee. Desegregation had emotions running high. The town was a powder keg ready to erupt. But it was also on the verge of something incredible. Eddie Sherlin and Bill Ligon were boys growing up on opposite sides of the tracks who shared a passion for basketball. They knew the barriers that divided them - some physical landmarks and some hidden in the heart - but those barriers melted away when the boys were on the court. After years of playing wherever they could find a hoop, Eddie and Bill entered the rigors of their respective high school teams. And at the end of the 1970 season, all-white Gallatin High and all-black Union High faced each other in a once-in-a-lifetime championship game. What happened that night would challenge Eddie and Bill - and transform their town. Listeners will love this fast-paced true story of courage, determination, character, and forgiveness. Members Reviews: Love! Everyone should read. Excellent book, quick and easy read. Living in the town the book is set in makes it even better. Picturing everything that went on was amazing. I wish I had been at that game. Race relations are still complicated in out town, even more so with the national climate. However, many of us see past the color of our skin. Many of us do life together. Many of us feel the weight of what this event did for our history. May we make the future even better for our children and grandchildren. Five Stars I highly recommend this book, and the price cant be beat. Great, true story of young childhood friends with a ... Read the story in the original format as "Union"! Have a autographed copy of first edition "No Slam Dunk"! Now have the first released Amazon edition " More Than Rivals" ! Great, true story of young childhood friends with a love for basketball, that grew apart and met in the high school state championship that were actually cross town rival schools from the same home town! It reads like a novel There are so many valuable lessons to take from this page turner. It reads like a novel, but it is full of explanations of the turbulent times. This bond demonstrates the ability to see beyond color, even though Eddie and Bill are fully aware that their friendship is taboo. If you like sports, friendship, and courage themes, you will love this book. The local history is great to learn This was a really neat read. I didn't want to put it down. I live in the town where this story is set and have been here almost 20 years, but this books gives a perspective from a time when I was a child growing up in another town. The local history is great to learn.

The First Human Audiobook by Ann Gibbons

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Ann Gibbons) — Tue, 01 Aug 2006 08:46:60 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/361/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The First Human Subtitle: The Race to Discover Our Earliest Ancestors Author: Ann Gibbons Narrator: Renee Raudman Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 56 mins Language: English Release date: 08-01-06 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 83 votes Genres: Nonfiction, Social Sciences Publisher's Summary: The quest to find where and when the earliest human ancestors first appeared is one of the most exciting and challenging of all scientific pursuits. The First Human is the story of four international teams obsessed with solving the mystery of human evolution and of the intense rivalries that propel them. An award-winning science writer, Ann Gibbons introduces the various maverick fossil hunters and describes their most significant discoveries in Africa. There is Tim White, the irreverent and brilliant Californian whose team discovered the partial skeleton of a primate that lived more than 4.4 million years ago in Ethiopia. If White can prove that it was hominid, an ancestor of humans and not of chimpanzees or other great apes, he can lay claim to discovering the oldest known member of the human family. As White painstakingly prepares the bones, the French paleontologist Michel Brunet comes forth with another, even more startling find. Well known for his work in the most remote and hostile locations, Brunet and his team uncover a stunning skull in Chad that could set the date of the beginnings of humankind to almost seven million years ago. Two other groups, one led by the zoologist Meave Leakey, the other by the British geologist Martin Pickford and his partner, Brigitte Senut, a French paleontologist, enter the race with landmark discoveries of other fossils vying for the status of the first human ancestor. Through scrupulous research and vivid first-person reporting, The First Human takes listeners behind the scenes to reveal the intense challenges of fossil hunting on a grand competitive scale. Critic Reviews: "A deft account, part detective story, part adventure tale, of recent breakthroughs in the search for human origins." (Kirkus) Members Reviews: Interesting subject, poor execution I'm interested in paleoanthropology, and the story of the discovery of the first hominids is a compelling one. Unfortunately, Ann Gibbons doesn't tell the story all that well. There are a few too many characters in this story, and Gibbons seems to feel like she needs to give a mini-bio for everyone she introduces. This doesn't work because sometimes the profiles are longer than the part in the story the character plays. Very annoying. Gibbons also tries overly hard to bring the reader into the story, i.e. to take the reader there, with some pretty silly examples. This is not great science writing. However, what's really bad is the narration. Rodman reads the book like she's reading a story to a Kindergarten class, complete with excitement in her voice at all the wrong parts. I would probably be able to recommend this book had the narration been better, but as it was I couldn't wait to finish with it because the reading was so grating. Good Content, Bad Narration Gibbons covers her topic thoroughly and weaves together the complete story so that it keeps the listener's attention throughout. I agree with Michael from Baltimore's review that the tensions among paleanthropologists is one of the fascinating aspects of the whole story. However, be advised that the narration has problems. This production needed much better editorial oversight. Raudman's peculiar inflections frequently over-emphasize a word, disrupting the flow. She sometimes sounded as though she were reading a children's story.

VangoNotes for Social Psychology, 6/e Audiobook by Elliot Aronson, Timothy Wilson, Robin Akert

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Elliot Aronson) — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 02:35:05 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/361/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: VangoNotes for Social Psychology, 6/e Author: Elliot Aronson, Timothy Wilson, Robin Akert Narrator: Ax Norman, Alyson Silverman Format: Original Recording Length: 6 hrs and 54 mins Language: English Release date: 08-24-11 Publisher: Pearson Education, Inc. Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 11 votes Genres: Nonfiction, Social Sciences Publisher's Summary: Study on the go with VangoNotes. Just download chapter reviews from Social Psychology, 6/e and listen to them on your mp3 player. Now wherever you are -- whatever you're doing -- you can study by listening to the following for each chapter of your textbook: ©2006 Pearson Education, Inc.

The Old Way Audiobook by Elizabeth Marshall Thomas

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Elizabeth Marshall Thomas) — Fri, 27 Oct 2006 11:07:07 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/361/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Old Way Subtitle: A Story of the First People Author: Elizabeth Marshall Thomas Narrator: Elizabeth Marshall Thomas Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 23 mins Language: English Release date: 10-27-06 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 53 votes Genres: Nonfiction, Social Sciences Publisher's Summary: When Elizabeth Marshall Thomas first arrived in Africa to live among the Kalahari San, or bushmen, it was 1950, she was 19 years old, and these last surviving hunter-gatherers were living as humans had lived for 15,000 centuries. Thomas wound up writing about their world in a seminal work, The Harmless People. It has never gone out of print. Back then, this was uncharted territory, and little was known about our human origins. Today, our beginnings are better understood. And after a lifetime of interest in the bushmen, Thomas has come to see that their lifestyle reveals great, hidden truths about human evolution. As she displayed in her best seller, The Hidden Life of Dogs, Thomas has a rare gift for giving voice to the voices we don't usually listen to. She helps us see the path that we have taken in our human journey. In The Old Way, she shows how the skills and customs of the hunter-gatherer share much in common with the survival tactics of our animal predecessors. And since it is "knowledge, not objects, that endure" over time, Thomas vividly brings us to see how linked we are to our origins in the animal kingdom. The Old Way is a rare and remarkable achievement, sure to stir up controversy, and is worthy of celebration. Members Reviews: Interesting first hand experience This was a very interesting listen about the author's experience with some of the most isolated humans in modern times. It provides some understanding of how our ancestors probably lived thousands of years ago. I would recommend this book to anyone with an interest in anthropology or evolution to gain a better sense of our common heritage. Wonderful!! Although I have not read the text version, I imagine that listening to the author narrate this book adds to the flavor and beauty of this description of the lives of African Kalahari people in their indigenous state and their 21st Century status. The author/narrator is able to give authenticity to her prose by adding the click sounds to the words and names from her subjects' language that she includes in the narration. I simply enjoyed and learned from every sentence Ms. Marshall-Thomas generated, especially her description of her day spent foraging for food with the women of the group she studied. At all levels this book is excellent. a treasure! a beautiful story of a 100,000 year old culture. that sadly died in my lifetime

Guide to Michael Eric Dyson's Tears We Cannot Stop Audiobook by Eureka

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Eureka) — Wed, 08 Mar 2017 19:09:33 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/361/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Guide to Michael Eric Dyson's Tears We Cannot Stop Author: Eureka Narrator: Jeff Jorgensen Format: Unabridged Length: 11 mins Language: English Release date: 03-08-17 Publisher: Eureka Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Nonfiction, Social Sciences Publisher's Summary: Please note: this is a companion to the book and not the original book. Preview: Michael Eric Dyson's Tears We Cannot Stop: A Sermon to White America is a book about racism in the United States. Dyson argues that white Americans need to understand the privilege and power whiteness grants them. They can then take steps to end racism.... Inside this companion: Members Reviews: good book every white person, and I am one, should read this because most of us do not realize how hard it has been to be black in this country. I am having my spiritual book club read this and, hopefully, the word will spread, and at least a few more people will begin to get it. Getting to Understand Dr. Hudson's purpose and Objective in writing Tears We Cannot Stop Dr Dyson States that he was called on by God to write this book because of the forces of racism existing in America. This guide explains his goal and what he hopes readers will take from the book. Profoundly challenging and engaging. A must read for all ... Profoundly challenging and engaging. A must read for all white people.

A Bigger Prize Audiobook by Margaret Heffernan

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Margaret Heffernan) — Tue, 14 Apr 2015 08:21:40 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/361/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Bigger Prize Subtitle: How We Can Do Better Than the Competition Author: Margaret Heffernan Narrator: Margaret Heffernan Format: Unabridged Length: 15 hrs and 48 mins Language: English Release date: 04-14-15 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 26 votes Genres: Nonfiction, Social Sciences Publisher's Summary: Get into the best schools. Land your next big promotion. Dress for success. Run faster. Play tougher. Work harder. Keep score. And whatever you do make sure you win. Competition runs through every aspect of our lives today. From the cubicle to the race track, in business and love, religion and science, what matters now is to be the biggest, fastest, meanest, toughest, richest. The upshot of all these contests? As Margaret Heffernan shows in this eye-opening audiobook, competition regularly backfires, producing an explosion of cheating, corruption, inequality, and risk. The demolition derby of modern life has damaged our ability to work together. But it doesn't have to be this way. CEOs, scientists, engineers, investors, and inventors around the world are pioneering better ways to create great products, build enduring businesses, and grow relationships. Their secret? Generosity. Trust. Time. Theater. From the cranberry bogs of Massachusetts to the classrooms of Singapore and Finland, from tiny start-ups to global engineering firms and beloved American organizations like Ocean Spray, Eileen Fisher, Gore, and Boston Scientific, Heffernan discovers ways of living and working that foster creativity, spark innovation, reinforce our social fabric, and feel so much better than winning. Members Reviews: Margaret Heffernan is brilliant! This is one of my favorite books of all time! I was captured for all 15 hrs 48 mins. Looking forward to more from Margaret. Fascinating and inspiring! As an undergrad enrolled in Game Theory class, there was a lot of talk about competition vs. cooperation. Although cooperation would nearly always yield a better outcome in those theoretical scenarios, it seemed to defy the way human nature worked in reality. A Bigger Prize turns that assumption on its head. Not only does Heffernan provide evidence that competition is not as productive as it is often touted to be, she also provides inspiring examples that show what has already been accomplished by good collaborators. She argues powerfully for dispensing of the idea that we are stuck in a zero-sum game (in order for me to win, you have to lose). Instead, she proposes and supports with evidence that greater outcomes (or bigger prizes) can be enjoyed by both of us when we work together. Heffernan covers a wide variety of industries: education, music, entertainment, academia, medicine, scientific research, plant and animal farming, pharmaceuticals, and even religion. The recurring pattern that emerges from these examples is that competitive models promote conformity, cheating, fraud, selfishness, and risk intolerance. Conversely, cooperative models promote creativity, innovation, a higher degree of investment and accountability, intrinsic motivation to produce quality work/products, and freedom. Cooperative models arent without challenges, however. They require good communication, units that are small enough to safely fail, willingness to share resources, and most importantly of all, TRUST. A cooperative environment, therefore, has the best chance to solve our modern worlds most complex problems.

Cubed Audiobook by Nikil Saval

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Nikil Saval) — Tue, 22 Apr 2014 15:56:28 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/361/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Cubed Subtitle: A Secret History of the Workplace Author: Nikil Saval Narrator: Stephen Hoye Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 31 mins Language: English Release date: 04-22-14 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 40 votes Genres: Nonfiction, Social Sciences Publisher's Summary: You mean this place we go to five days a week has a history?Cubed reveals the unexplored yet surprising story of the places where most of the world's work - our work - gets done. From "Bartleby the Scrivener" to The Office, from the steno pool to the open-plan cubicle farm, Cubed is a fascinating, often funny, and sometimes disturbing anatomy of the white-collar world and how it came to be the way it is - and what it might become. In the mid-nineteenth century clerks worked in small, dank spaces called counting-houses. These were all-male enclaves, where work was just paperwork. Most Americans considered clerks to be questionable dandies, who didnt do real work. But the joke was on them: As the great historical shifts from agricultural to industrial economies took place, and then from industrial to information economies, the organization of the workplace evolved along with them - and the clerks took over. Offices became rationalized, designed for both greater efficiency in the accomplishments of clerical work and the enhancement of worker productivity. Women entered the office by the millions, and revolutionized the social world from within. Skyscrapers filled with office space came to tower over cities everywhere. Cubed opens our eyes to what is a truly "secret history" of changes so obvious and ubiquitous that we've hardly noticed them. From the wood-paneled executive suite to the advent of the cubicles where 60% of Americans now work (and 93% of them dislike it) to a not-too-distant future where we might work anywhere at any time (and perhaps all the time), Cubed excavates from popular books, movies, comic strips (Dilbert!), and a vast amount of management literature and business history, the reasons why our workplaces are the way they are - and how they might be better. Critic Reviews: "...An entertaining read... Saval's readings of pop culture representations of the office and its workers add a lively and ironic perspective." (Publishers Weekly) "Ferociously lucid and witty." (Kirkus Reviews) Why did no one write this necessary book before now? Never mind: It wouldnt have been as good. Cubed has that combination of inevitability and surprise that marks the best writing - and thinking. (Benjamin Kunkel, author of Indecision) Required reading for anyone who works in an office, and for those fortunate enough to have escaped. (Ed Park, author of Personal Days) "Nikil Saval is a superstar! He does for offices what Foucault did for prisons and hospitals, transforming a seemingly static, purely functional, self-evident institution into a rich human story, full of good and bad intentions, chance, and historical forces. Reading Cubed is like watching an amazing magic trick where the very boringness of the office turns out to be what is the most interesting. I found myself wishing he would do waiting rooms next." (Elif Batuman, author of The Possessed)

The Phoenix Solution Audiobook by Vincent T. Bugliosi

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Vincent T. Bugliosi) — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 03:08:09 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/361/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Phoenix Solution Subtitle: Getting Serious About America's Drug War Author: Vincent T. Bugliosi Narrator: Joseph Campanella Format: Abridged Length: 6 hrs and 33 mins Language: English Release date: 10-01-09 Publisher: Phoenix Books Ratings: 1.5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Nonfiction, Social Sciences Publisher's Summary: Incredibly, no book or document until now has set forth a detailed, step-by-step plan for solving the drug problem in the U.S. This is a controversial, break-through book. It offers not only a startling analysis of current drug policy but an actual blueprint for bringing the crisis to an end. ©1996 Vincent T. Bugliosi; (P)2009 Phoenix Members Reviews: Deeply Disappointing I would have never dreamed I could be this disappointed by a Vincent Bugliosi offering. The idea that more interdiction is the answer flies in the face of all objective fact. As long as there is a demand there will always be a supply. Utterly disappointing. I do not understand this! I am a huge fan of bugliosi. His common sense in all the books I've read is faultless but in this book he dosent seem to understand unless you get rid of demmand there will always be someone willing to take the risk to supply. My conclusion on this book is that during his research vince must have began taking a large quantity of these substances. 1 star for this 1 and 5 for all the rest of his works.

The Teacher's Attention Audiobook by Garrett Delavan

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Garrett Delavan) — Fri, 23 May 2014 09:51:21 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/361/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Teacher's Attention Subtitle: Why Our Kids Must and Can Get Smaller Schools and Classes Author: Garrett Delavan Narrator: Tim Lundeen Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 18 mins Language: English Release date: 05-23-14 Publisher: University Press Audiobooks Genres: Nonfiction, Social Sciences Publisher's Summary: The Teacher's Attention is a fresh take on relationships in schools. Looking beyond our obsession with raising test scores, this book recognizes that education is a key partner in raising children. Garrett Delavan contends that allowing students, educators and parents to navigate a smaller number of relationships - a concept he calls "relationship load" - provides many benefits, including a better chance at achieving equal access to a good education for all children. Delavan shows how class size, school size, and longer-term student-teacher relationships are all equally critical components for educating our children ethically and successfully. After examining these proposed reforms in detail, Delavan also considers counterarguments and provides a detailed projection of costs and savings, putting to rest the assumption that smaller classes and smaller schools are necessarily more expensive. Finally, the book discusses possible steps toward implementation, showing how the author's proposed reforms are remarkably practical. Critic Reviews: "Delavan makes his case well and he handles the overall issues on class size very well. This is a unique book. No one has brought together this large body of literature and work on class size. The references are solid, thorough, and impressive." (Jerome Rabow, Professor Emeritus, University of California, Los Angeles, and Lecturer, California State University, Northridge) "If ever there has been a book that makes the case for smaller class sizes, this is it. It looks not only at policy issues, costs, and political strategies, but also pushes educators and parents to think about our relationships with students. Delavan, a high school teacher in Salt Lake City, argues for 'relationship load' reduction as a key feature of improving education and the lives of children." (Rethinking Schools Online) "Delavan's text advocates smaller sized schools and classes. His proposal is based on both personal research and experience. He asks readers to rethink what kids really need....Delavan admits that his notions are idealistic, but that 'future adults' are worth the sacrifice. Recommended." (Choice) Members Reviews: Important Reading for Educators, Politicians and Citizens Delavan is the right combination to write this kind of book: classroom experienced theorist, evidence based activist, thoughtful practitioner, practical philosopher. He's a teacher! His writing style is conversational, he's explaining himself and trying to convince, and he's talking to you about the ideas. Delavan is a scholar and this is a scholarly book, but the teaching comes first, and he leads you into the research, explaining who the players are. This book requires focus to read, and it's not a "fun" read. It's better than that, an important and enlightening read, well worth the effort. Readers with differences in values can come agree with Delavan's conclusion; he'll lead you to his conclusion whether or not you agree with all of his values. Even if he can't convince you, unlikely as that is, he raises important questions that will clarify your own thinking and values. I believe that the promise of US democracy rests on and requires public education that serves all our young citizens.

High Notes Audiobook by Gay Talese, Lee Gutkind - introduction

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Gay Talese) — Tue, 28 Feb 2017 23:02:58 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/361/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: High Notes Subtitle: Selected Writings of Gay Talese Author: Gay Talese, Lee Gutkind - introduction Narrator: Brian Sutherland Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 46 mins Language: English Release date: 02-28-17 Publisher: Audible Studios for Bloomsbury Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 10 votes Genres: Nonfiction, Social Sciences Publisher's Summary: When Gay Talese left The New York Times in 1965 to write for Esquire, he brought with him a journalistic style entirely his own, which combined his literary sensibility and craftsmanship with a talent for cultural observation and an interest in American everyday life - in taboo topics and overlooked truths. During a time when the nation seemed hardly to recognize itself, Talese wrote some of the most illuminating and influential magazine articles of all time, canonical works of New Journalism, like 'Frank Sinatra Has a Cold', that elevated the form and brought to it a cachet and creativity formerly reserved for fiction. Taking its name from Talese's 2011 New Yorker account of a revealing studio session with avant-pop star Lady Gaga and old-school crooner Tony Bennett, High Notes draws from six decades of Talese's work, from his long-form pieces for Esquire to his more autobiographical writings of the '80s and '90s to his 21st-century reflections on New York, New Yorkers, and the institution of which he is the longtime chronicler, The New York Times. Each one of Talese's masterful books was an extension of an article collected here. High Notes will appeal to fans of those classics and to students of narrative nonfiction, a genre for which Talese has been so instrumental. The book includes an introduction by Creative Nonfiction founder Lee Gutkind. Members Reviews: Great stories, terrible narration While I love a good Gay Talese story, this narrator made it an almost painful experience. It is a cross between a robotic, emotionless voice, mixed with a monotone, that completely destroys the material due to being so un-human. That is what gay does, he makes each and every story relatable and human, this narrator, killed it all.

The Sex Myth Audiobook by Rachel Hills

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Rachel Hills) — Tue, 04 Aug 2015 21:55:00 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/361/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Sex Myth Subtitle: The Gap Between Our Fantasies and Reality Author: Rachel Hills Narrator: Callie Beaulieu Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 27 mins Language: English Release date: 08-04-15 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 30 votes Genres: Nonfiction, Social Sciences Publisher's Summary: Fifty years after the sexual revolution, we are told that we live in a time of unprecedented sexual freedom: that if anything, we are too free now. But beneath the veneer of glossy hedonism, millennial journalist Rachel Hills argues, we are controlled by a new brand of sexual convention: one that influences all of us - woman or man, straight or gay, liberal or conservative. At the root of this silent code lies the sex myth - the defining significance we invest in sexuality that once meant we were dirty if we did have sex and now means we are defective if we don't do it enough. Equal parts social commentary, pop culture, and powerful personal anecdotes from people across the English-speaking world, The Sex Myth exposes the invisible norms and unspoken assumptions that shape the way we think about sex today. Critic Reviews: "Here is a fresh voice and a welcome perspective, cutting through attitudes that are supposed to be progressive and liberating, but can too often oppress and stifle us just as effectively as older taboos." (Rebecca Traister, author of Big Girls Don't Cry) Members Reviews: A Must-Read What did you love best about The Sex Myth? This book points out how the modern "sexually-liberated" ideals of our society and pop culture are scarcely different than the prudent, conservative ones from the past. Both ways of thinking, as Rachel Hills reveals, are just different means used by society to dictate how we have should have sex, whom we should have it with, how often we should be having it, etc. It is only when we realize that sex isn't some powerful force, either to be repressed or to be utilized, but just another thing that people do that we can actually be "free." excellent information I wish I had this information 20 or 30 years ago...I learned alot and found it to be priceless.

Quarterly Essay 67: Moral Panic 101 Audiobook by Benjamin Law

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Benjamin Law) — Sat, 09 Sep 2017 03:39:45 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/361/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Quarterly Essay 67: Moral Panic 101 Subtitle: Equality, Acceptance and the Safe Schools Scandal Author: Benjamin Law Narrator: Benjamin Law Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 51 mins Language: English Release date: 09-09-17 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Nonfiction, Social Sciences Publisher's Summary: Are Australian schools safe? And if they're not, what happens when kids are caught in a bleak collision between ill-equipped school staff and a confected media scandal? In 2016, the Safe Schools program became the centre of an ideological firestorm. In QE67, Benjamin Law explores how and why this happened. He weaves a subtle, gripping account of schools today, sexuality, teenagers, new ideas of gender fluidity, tabloid media scares and mental health. Looking at the perils for those of uncertain or shamed sexual identity and bullying of the vulnerable young, he brings to light hidden worlds in an essay notable for its humane clarity. Members Reviews: Informative listening. Really well researched piece, and Bens reading is charming and wry. A must listen for the current political climate.

Not for Profit Audiobook by Martha C. Nussbaum

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Martha C. Nussbaum) — Fri, 04 Mar 2016 17:24:10 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/361/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Not for Profit Subtitle: Why Democracy Needs the Humanities Author: Martha C. Nussbaum Narrator: Tamara Marston Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 20 mins Language: English Release date: 03-04-16 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 15 votes Genres: Nonfiction, Social Sciences Publisher's Summary: In this short and powerful book, celebrated philosopher Martha Nussbaum makes a passionate case for the importance of the liberal arts at all levels of education. Historically, the humanities have been central to education because they have been seen as essential for creating competent democratic citizens. But recently, Nussbaum argues, thinking about the aims of education has gone disturbingly awry in the United States and abroad. We increasingly treat education as though its primary goal were to teach students to be economically productive rather than to think critically and become knowledgeable and empathetic citizens. This shortsighted focus on profitable skills has eroded our ability to criticize authority, reduced our sympathy with the marginalized and different, and damaged our competence to deal with complex global problems. And the loss of these basic capacities jeopardizes the health of democracies and the hope of a decent world. In response to this dire situation, Nussbaum argues that we must resist efforts to reduce education to a tool of the gross national product. Rather, we must work to reconnect education to the humanities in order to give students the capacity to be true democratic citizens of their countries and the world. Drawing on the stories of troubling - and hopeful - educational developments from around the world, Nussbaum offers a manifesto that should be a rallying cry for anyone who cares about the deepest purposes of education. Members Reviews: Not for Profit Nussbaum makes a compelling arguement for anyone who is trying to save the Humanities or advocate for why the Humanities are important for inclusion in public school systems to higher education. The book builds upon the idea of the importance of democracy, Socratic questioning, and provides historical and present day examples from the United States and around the world where Humanties programs are working, where they are under threat, and where the Humanities are being added back into programs for educational and economical reasons.

Walk Out Walk On Audiobook by Margaret Wheatley, Deborah Frieze

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Margaret Wheatley) — Wed, 08 Oct 2014 16:48:26 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/361/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Walk Out Walk On Subtitle: A Learning Journey into Communities Daring to Live the Future Now (Currents) Author: Margaret Wheatley, Deborah Frieze Narrator: Margaret Wheatley, Deborah Frieze Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 35 mins Language: English Release date: 10-08-14 Publisher: Berrett-Koehler Publishers Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 7 votes Genres: Nonfiction, Social Sciences Publisher's Summary: "No One Is Coming to Help. Now What?" In this era of increasingly complex problems and shrinking resources, can we find meaningful and enduring solutions to the challenges we face today as individuals, communities, and nations? Walk Out Walk On, we invite you on a learning journey to seven communities around the world to meet people who have walked out of limiting beliefs and assumptions and walked on to create healthy and resilient communities. These Walk Outs who Walk On use their ingenuity and caring to figure out how to work with what they have to create what they need. From Mexico to India, from Columbus, Ohio to Johannesburg, South Africa, we discover that all communities have the intelligence and inventiveness to solve their seemingly insolvable problems. "We discovered a gift inside ourselves," one Brazilian said, "something that was already there." Members Reviews: Don't waste your time or money I was really excited to listen to this book, the premise is still very interesting and I wanted the book to be good. I was sorely disappointed. The authors no doubt had life changing experiences through their world travel. Their experiences should speak for themselves but instead the authors spend the majority of the book simply lecturing why they think western value and cultures are inadequate. Their arguments lack depth and logic. Their evidence is purely anecdotal. The reading was equally unimpressive. Eventually I had to listen to it at 2x and even 3x speed because the pace of the reading and of the book dragged so much. It's an interesting topic that I will do more research on but this particular book isn't worth the time and money. Couldn't tell if it was read by the author or a robot The heading says it all. The performance was lackluster and inconsistent. Performer seemed monotone and disinterested. Not a great book anyway I look at it. Three were many very valid points and beautiful allegories but I can't get past how bad the reading was

From Understanding Poverty to Develping Human Capacity Audiobook by Ruby K. Payne

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Ruby K. Payne) — Tue, 21 Jul 2015 21:26:13 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/361/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: From Understanding Poverty to Develping Human Capacity Author: Ruby K. Payne Narrator: Thomas Blair Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 9 mins Language: English Release date: 07-21-15 Publisher: aha! Process, Inc. Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Nonfiction, Social Sciences Publisher's Summary: From Understanding Poverty to Developing Human Capacity details how schools, churches, courts, businesses, and communities can build resources for people in poverty. With nine articles written by Dr. Payne, along with two co-written with her colleague, Philip DeVol, these writings cover the gamut of Dr. Payne's efforts in dealing with poverty-related issues. Now educators of all levels, clergy, community leaders, business professionals, and others are better positioned to help raise achievement, grow resources, and aid in the personal and professional development of everyone they work with. Members Reviews: wever, much of the book is a repeat of the information located in, A Framework for Understanding Poverty. This is a good book for anyone who wants or needs to understand poverty and its' impact on educational, social, and economic success. Ho

The Unspeakable Audiobook by Meghan Daum

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Meghan Daum) — Thu, 20 Nov 2014 03:58:52 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/361/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Unspeakable Subtitle: And Other Subjects of Discussion Author: Meghan Daum Narrator: Meghan Daum Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 49 mins Language: English Release date: 11-20-14 Publisher: Dreamscape Media, LLC Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 82 votes Genres: Nonfiction, Social Sciences Publisher's Summary: It's a report tempered by hard times. In "Matricide", Daum unflinchingly describes a parent's death and the uncomfortable emotions it provokes; and in "Diary of a Coma" she relates her own journey to the twilight of the mind. But Daum also operates in a comic register. With perfect precision, she reveals the absurdities of the marriage-industrial complex, of the New Age dating market, and of the peculiar habits of the young and digital. Elsewhere, she writes searchingly about cultural nostalgia, Joni Mitchell, and the alternating heartbreak and liberation of choosing not to have children. Members Reviews: Complaining about her dead mom. What could have made this a 4 or 5-star listening experience for you? Less character study of her mother. What was your reaction to the ending? (No spoilers please!) To be honest, I stopped listening before I got to the end. After the first half hour, I got tired of hearing about her mom, and skipped ahead... still complaining about her mom. Skipped ahead some more... yep, still on the mom. Now complaining about her dad's ambivalence. Now relating the grandmother to the mom, and showing... Sigh. Not my thing. I gave up. Which scene was your favorite? Her observations on people's expectations regarding death. Which again, I will be honest, I did not get to in the book, but I heard her explaining this part of the book in an interview on All Things Considered and it piqued my interest. You didnt love this book... but did it have any redeeming qualities? The author's narration is great. It sounds natural and emotive. I think I just had the wrong idea about what the book would be when I heard it was a collection of essays. I think of essays like "Topic A... Discuss," "Topic B... Discuss". But the book is closer to an autobiography with a lot of storytelling from her life. So it's probably unfair for me to judge the book as bad--it was just not what I expected, and I've got reader's remorse. Any additional comments? It's wearying for me to listen to an author go on at length about the failings of another person. I understand the value in writing about true experience, and like the idea that someone will have courage to say "unspeakable" things that are true. I just prefer a constructive viewpoint, and this seemed too much like venting for my taste.

All It Takes Is Guts Audiobook by Walter E. Williams

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Walter E. Williams) — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 12:29:55 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/361/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: All It Takes Is Guts Subtitle: A Minority View Author: Walter E. Williams Narrator: Peter Kjenaas Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 56 mins Language: English Release date: 11-15-11 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 45 votes Genres: Nonfiction, Social Sciences Publisher's Summary: This is a collection of Walter Williams essays, drawn from his syndicated column. Williams writes with brilliant clarityand he doesnt mince words. He destroys a number of prevailing myths, such as economic and social disparities being the result of racism and economic sanctions punishing the South African blacks more that the whites. Williams explains why the nature of congressmen is not to act in the national interest and shows how government regulations hinder rather than help the disadvantaged. Listening to these columns is both entertaining and enlightening. Critic Reviews: Walter is (1) black, (2) opposed to the liberal cult, (3) talks sense, and (4) shows a sense of humor in his writings. This book is a real antidote to the prevailing mush of our times. (Thomas Sowell, New York Times best-selling author) Members Reviews: More More More What made the experience of listening to All It Takes Is Guts the most enjoyable? I have long enjoyed Dr. Williams commentary on the events of the day. When I saw that he finally had a book with audible.com I downloaded it immediately. I was not disappointed. The fact that the topics covered in this book are a little dated does not detract from the relevance of his words. This book demonstrates that Dr. Williams has always had a unique way of challenging the dominant thought on race, culture, and individual liberty. Any additional comments? I look forward to Dr. Williams' other books being made available on audible.com. Excellent Mr. Williams is brilliant. We need more of this thought. What will coming generations do without this truth. Walter E. Williams, a national treasure great narration, fantastic content based upon common sense and remarkable rational view of life and living your best life possible.

Ghosts of Greenwood Audiobook by Nikole Hannah-Jones

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Nikole Hannah-Jones) — Tue, 28 Apr 2015 14:09:14 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/361/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Ghosts of Greenwood Subtitle: Dispatches from Freedom Summer Author: Nikole Hannah-Jones Narrator: Lisa Renee Pitts Format: Unabridged Length: 51 mins Language: English Release date: 04-28-15 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Nonfiction, Social Sciences Publisher's Summary: It was called Freedom Summer, and they came to Mississippi by the hundreds, white and black, young and old. Their aim was elemental: secure the right to vote for blacks in the state. The hurdle they'd face would be daunting. Follow a reporter as she journeys to Mississippi and encounters the echoes of family and the struggle for civil rights. Members Reviews: Very good info I'm interested in this topic & found this audiobook full of new info that I had heard. It's very short though. I wish it were longer. I like the way the author is telling her story. Good choice.

Articulate While Black Audiobook by H. Samy Alim, Geneva Smitherman, Michael Eric Dyson (foreword)

biacuaduc@gmail.com (H. Samy Alim) — Tue, 17 Dec 2013 23:16:45 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/361/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Articulate While Black Subtitle: Barack Obama, Language, and Race in the U.S Author: H. Samy Alim, Geneva Smitherman, Michael Eric Dyson (foreword) Narrator: Mirron Willis Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 58 mins Language: English Release date: 12-17-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 25 votes Genres: Nonfiction, Social Sciences Publisher's Summary: Barack Obama is widely considered one of the most powerful and charismatic speakers of our age. Without missing a beat, he often moves between Washington insider talk and culturally Black ways of speaking--as shown in a famous YouTube clip, where Obama declined the change offered to him by a Black cashier in a Washington, D.C. restaurant with the phrase, "Nah, we straight. In Articulate While Black, two renowned scholars of Black Language address language and racial politics in the U.S. through an insightful examination of President Barack Obama's language use--and America's response to it. In this eloquently written and powerfully argued book, H. Samy Alim and Geneva Smitherman provide new insights about President Obama and the relationship between language and race in contemporary society. Throughout, they analyze several racially loaded, cultural-linguistic controversies involving the President--from his use of Black Language and his "articulateness" to his "Race Speech," the so-called "fist-bump," and his relationship to Hip Hop Culture. Using their analysis of Barack Obama as a point of departure, Alim and Smitherman reveal how major debates about language, race, and educational inequality erupt into moments of racial crisis in America. In challenging American ideas about language, race, education, and power, they help take the national dialogue on race to the next level. In much the same way that Cornel West revealed nearly two decades ago that "race matters," Alim and Smitherman in this groundbreaking book show how deeply "language matters" to the national conversation on race--and in our daily lives. Members Reviews: Amazing book and great review of Obama's language use and AAE Alim and Smitherman give a great overview of some of the contemporary issues in the study of African American English. Through the lens of Obama's language, they explore the intersection of race, class, and culture in the modern U.S. Amusing and lighthearted while maintaining its academic street cred, the book is highly recommended for scholars of language, race, and political science. Real Talk. Politics, Rhetorical study, and Race The book forwards a new perspective the language and attitudes that remain pervasive elements of racial and political prejudice. But it also offers much needed commentary on the rhetorical savvy of Barack Obama and it's influence on an increasingly diverse audience of constituents. An Excellent Addition for Linguists, Anthropologists, and Students Alike This is an increadibly well written book. It views and analyzes "Black language" through a dual analysis of AAVE and President obama's use of language--both AAVE and SAE. The langauge the authors use transitions fluidly from AAVE to SAE and back, providing the reader with an in depth experience of both dialects through the utilization of bidialectism and code-switching, a technique that further expresses the analysis of languge. It is an excellent addition to the library of linguists, langauge students, and those involved in race/ethnicity studies. For those not faimliar with these fields, this book is very accessible. One does not need a lot of experience in linguistics or anthropology to understand the content or terminology the authors use.

Writing History in the Global Era Audiobook by Lynn Hunt

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Lynn Hunt) — Fri, 31 Oct 2014 06:26:27 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/361/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Writing History in the Global Era Author: Lynn Hunt Narrator: Suzanne Toren Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 35 mins Language: English Release date: 10-31-14 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 13 votes Genres: Nonfiction, Social Sciences Publisher's Summary: Leading historian Lynn Hunt rethinks why history matters in todays global world and how it should be written. George Orwell wrote that "history is written by the winners." Even if that seems a bit too cut-and-dried, we can say that history is always written from a viewpoint but that viewpoints change, sometimes radically. The history of workers, women, and minorities challenged the once-unquestioned dominance of the tales of great leaders and military victories. Then, cultural studies - including feminism and queer studies - brought fresh perspectives, but those too have run their course. With globalization emerging as a major economic, cultural, and political force, Lynn Hunt examines whether it can reinvigorate the telling of history. She hopes that scholars from East and West can collaborate in new ways and write wider-ranging works. At the same time, Hunt argues that we could better understand the effects of globalization in the past if we knew more about how individuals felt about the changes they were experiencing. She proposes a sweeping reevaluation of individuals active role and their place in society as the keys to understanding the way people and ideas interact. She also reveals how surprising new perspectives on society and the self - from environmental history, the history of human-animal interactions, and even neuroscience - offer promising new ways of thinking about the meaning and purpose of history in our time. Members Reviews: Enunciation Appreciation! To start with, in contrast to a review on this Audiable story, the performer did a great job with their narration. In particular the enunciation. I personally do not play educational Audiable books at x1.0 speed. The words were clear and defined even at x2.80 speed. Once again, it's an educational book, I do not know what kind of artistic voice overs others may come to expect. It's a study of history, not Shakespear. The narrator even did a flawless job at transitioning the pronunciation of seemingly endless French names. As to be expected with any Lynn Hunt book. As for the story itself, it was well above and beyond my expectations. Personally the final chapter, at minimum helped me craft an idea for a project of which I must present by the end of the semester. Audio, kindle or physical this book is a must read for any student or persons in academia for a fresh breath of thought delivered by Lynn Hunt. Engaging analysis of historiographical trends and the question of globalization As "global studies" becomes an increasingly common framework for history education at both the secondary and college level (including entire departments of Global Studies on some campuses), Lynn Hunt offers a timely consideration of the relevance of globalization for historians, reviewing key paradigms and also looking forward in an engaging way. I tried the kindle, paperback, and Audible versions. All were useful, though I wish the Audible performance by Suzanne Toren did not sound so aloof and self-satisfied -- it seemed like an impersonation of a professor from a century ago (few contemporary academics actually sound like that, and if they do, it's annoying), so it distracted the listener from the book's content.

Cybersecurity Hygiene for the Healthcare Industry Audiobook by James Scott

biacuaduc@gmail.com (James Scott) — Wed, 25 Nov 2015 17:19:31 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/361/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Cybersecurity Hygiene for the Healthcare Industry Subtitle: The Basics in Healthcare IT, Health Informatics and Cybersecurity for the Health Sector, Volume 1 Author: James Scott Narrator: Kelly Rhodes Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 28 mins Language: English Release date: 11-25-15 Publisher: Rhodes Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: Nonfiction, Social Sciences Publisher's Summary: Hospitals and the health-care community as a whole have become the most common and lucrative targets for cyberattacks. Many breaches are targeted and sophisticated while others are surprisingly random and simple. The Internet of Things has increased the attack surface with a host of new vulnerabilities, and an alarming number of organizations lack even the most basic cybersecurity hygiene, yet everyone is surprised when there is a breach and sensitive information is exfiltrated. Bad actors come in all forms, with a multitude of methods, motivations, and exploits, but virtually all of them start with phishing attacks. All it takes is one click on a malicious link, and an entire organization can be infected. The initial goal of a hacker is to obtain legitimate admin credentials then move laterally throughout a network, escalating the level of privileges for access. Exfiltration of sensitive information and injecting falsified content are easy with the right access. Strangely, the health sector as a whole offers virtually zero training on social engineering or even basic standards for a cybersecurity-centric organizational culture. Continuous education on the latest exploits and techniques used by hackers is a mandatory prerequisite to initiating an environment conducive to security. Regularly patching vulnerabilities in applications used industrywide are crucial as vulnerabilities lead to exploit kits designed to infiltrate and corrupt distracted organizations. The most organized risks to the health sector in the United States come from state-sponsored and hacker-for-hire groups, primarily out of China. Platforms such as Elderwood offer a plethora of new Zero Days to organizations such as Deep Panda, Axiom, and Hidden Lynx, etc., whose sole purpose is to breach networks, exfiltrate data, and corrupt critical infrastructure networks. Members Reviews: A Good Basic overview. Narrator was good. A basic review of overall security principles as they are applicable to healthcare.

Gossip Audiobook by Joseph Epstein

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Joseph Epstein) — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 12:50:09 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/361/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Gossip Subtitle: The Untrivial Pursuit Author: Joseph Epstein Narrator: Arthur Morey Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 51 mins Language: English Release date: 12-12-11 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 9 votes Genres: Nonfiction, Social Sciences Publisher's Summary: A dishy, incisive exploration of gossip - from celebrity rumors to literary romans à clef, personal sniping to political slander - by one our great essayists (David Brooks). To his successful examinations of some of the most powerful forces in modern life - envy, ambition, snobbery, friendship - the keen observer and critic Joseph Epstein now adds Gossip. No trivial matter, despite its reputation, gossip, he argues, is an eternal and necessary human enterprise. Proving that he himself is a master of the art, Epstein serves up delightful mini-biographies of the Great Gossips of the Western World along with many choice bits from his own experience. He also makes a powerful case that gossip has morphed from its old-fashioned best - clever, mocking, a great private pleasure - to a corrosive new-school version, thanks to the reach of the mass media and the Internet. Gossip has invaded and changed for the worse politics and journalism, causing unsubstantiated information to be presented as fact. Contemporary gossip claims to reveal truth, but as Epstein shows, its our belief in truth that gossip today threatens to undermine and destroy. Written in his trademark erudite and witty style, Gossip captures the complexity of this immensely entertaining subject. Critic Reviews: "While Epsteins ruminations on how we became a nation of gawkers ring painfully true, it is his willingness to analyze delectable tidbits regarding authors, intellectuals and other luminaries that enlivens the narrative... Amusing and serious in equal measures, Epstein grants readers the pleasurable company of a master observer of humanitys foibles." (Kirkus, starred) "Delectable firsthand anecdotes and portraits...add to the pleasures of this serious appraisal. Readers who share Epstein's concern about gossip's power 'to invade privacy, to wreck lives' and his reluctance to wholly condemn it 'because I enjoy it too much' will find him disquieting and delightful." (Publishers Weekly) "[Epstein has] a literary tone that makes you think of venerable Manhattan editors with mid-Atlantic accents...like a good stand-up comedian (or a discoverer), he inspires confidence [in his writing]." (Wall Street Journal) Members Reviews: Insightful and Amusing I wanted to hear what a long essay sounded like. I enjoyed it. There are countless examples of all variety of gossip and the categories alone are interesting. Good Try From cold to hot this was a warm. Included gossip is geared to the older adult. I was looking for the reasons for gossip and they were there. Not a poorly written book but do not start thinking you will hear anything new or 21st Century exciting.

How to Slowly Kill Yourself and Others in America Audiobook by Kiese Laymon

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Kiese Laymon) — Tue, 13 Jan 2015 08:58:01 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/361/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: How to Slowly Kill Yourself and Others in America Subtitle: Essays Author: Kiese Laymon Narrator: Kevin Free Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 54 mins Language: English Release date: 01-13-15 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 48 votes Genres: Nonfiction, Social Sciences Publisher's Summary: Author and essayist Kiese Laymon is one of the most unique, stirring, and powerful new voices in American social and cultural commentary. How to Slowly Kill Yourself and Others in America is a collection of Laymon's essays, touching on subjects ranging from family, race, violence, and celebrity to music, writing, and coming of age in the rural Mississippi Gulf Coast. Laymon's writing is unflinchingly honest, while also being smart, lacerating, and unexpectedly funny. In How to Slowly Kill Yourself and Others in America, Laymon deals in depth with his own personal story, which is filled with trials that illuminate under-appreciated aspects of contemporary American life. As revealed in the audiobook's title essay, Laymon attended three colleges before earning his undergraduate degree. He was suspended from the first of these institutions, Millsaps College, following a probationary period resulting from a controversial essay he published on campus. As the school's president described it, the "Key Essay in question was written by Kiese Laymon, a controversial writer who consistently editorializes on race issues." Controversy seemed to follow this young writer, but as he himself puts it, "my job is to ask questions, to broaden the scope of American literature by broadening the scope of who is written to and imaginatively writes back." Laymon voice is something new and unexpected in contemporary American writing, mixing a colloquial voice with acerbic wit, sharp insights, and blast-furnace heat that calls to mind no one so much as a black 21st-century Mark Twain. Much like Twain, Laymon's writing is steeped in controversial issues both private and public. From his biting critiques of race politics to revelations of his own internal struggles with American "blackness", Laymon taps into an ongoing conversation that is played out consciously and subconsciously across all of our artistic, cultural, political, and economic realities. Members Reviews: I'm Stunned By This Collection I am stunned by this collection of personal essays, and trying to figure out why I haven't been hearing more about it. Kiese Laymon is a black writer who grew up in Mississippi, and here he excavates much of the pain he's endured throughout his life an uncle's drug addiction and premature death, a racially charged incident that got him kicked out of college, police encounters with blackness as the only probable cause, working with a black editor who ultimately dropped him for being "too black, too racial," and just generally trying to find his way as a southern black man in a white New York world. A recurring theme in this collection is black men learning how to offer love and friendship to other black men, which I found very moving. There's also a self-deprecating quality to many of the essays that felt very raw and real to me. This is a man who knows self-doubt, depression, and suicidal thoughts, and here he lays it all bare. Kiese Laymon is also just a brilliant, witty, rule-breaking writer. There were a few essays that felt a bit out of place like on pop culture icons Kanye West and Bernie Mac but DAMN those essays were also super good.

Chavs Audiobook by Owen Jones

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Owen Jones) — Thu, 30 Mar 2017 04:59:33 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/361/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Chavs Subtitle: The Demonization of the Working Class Author: Owen Jones Narrator: Leighton Pugh Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 16 mins Language: English Release date: 03-30-17 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: Nonfiction, Social Sciences Publisher's Summary: In modern Britain, the working class has become an object of fear and ridicule. From Little Britain's Vicky Pollard to the demonization of Jade Goody, media and politicians alike dismiss as feckless, criminalized and ignorant a vast, underprivileged swathe of society whose members have become stereotyped by one, hate-filled word: chavs. In this acclaimed investigation, Owen Jones explores how the working class has gone from 'salt of the earth' to 'scum of the earth.' Exposing the ignorance and prejudice at the heart of the chav caricature, he portrays a far more complex reality. The chav stereotype, he argues, is used by governments as a convenient fig leaf to avoid genuine engagement with social and economic problems and to justify widening inequality. When Chavs was first published in 2011 it opened up the discussion of class in Britain. Then, in the public debate after the riots of that summer, Owen Jones's thesis was proved right - the working class were the scapegoats for everything that was wrong with Britain. This new edition includes a new chapter, reflecting on the overwhelming response to the book and the situation in Britain today. Members Reviews: Delighted this is finally on Audible! What did you like most about Chavs? A useful retrospective of Britain at the point this book came out (which important forewords to update) covering some things that are still fresh in my memory and others I had forgotten. What did you like best about this story? After reading The Establishment when it came out, I especially liked this book as an insight into Jones' earlier work and the evolution of his views. A really good listen, and do right in many ways I had never thought about the class war happening in the UK before but this throws it into sharp relief. A great listen, but does start to feel it is hammering the same point over and over. But it's an important point. The excessive accents actually harm the point Overall I found it interesting and engaging (down right infuriating when u think of the injustice). I found a bit of repetitiveness- the main points were reintroduced and no further insight was provided. Finally, the actor is harming the book and the points it makes. Excessive and unneeded use of northern accents throughout (as examples of working class, while Conservative representatives were presented as talking with no accents at all?!- a thing I found unpleasant We all need to read this Many things left of centre but food for thought I am from an inner city council estate in the 70s I honestly believe the kids growing up now do not have the chances that my generation had , books like this highlight the need for us all to get a heart See politics for what it truly is! A very well written, interesting take on the last 30 years of politics and a lasting legacy of Maggie Thatcher. Essentially it explains that if you give people jobs and housing, then society will be better for everybody including the elite. Trouble is, the elite want to take everything and therefore we all suffer. Time to rally the troops!

The New Religious Intolerance Audiobook by Martha C. Nussbaum

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Martha C. Nussbaum) — Mon, 24 Mar 2014 08:47:42 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/361/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The New Religious Intolerance Subtitle: Overcoming the Politics of Fear in an Anxious Age Author: Martha C. Nussbaum Narrator: Karen White Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 16 mins Language: English Release date: 03-24-14 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 13 votes Genres: Nonfiction, Social Sciences Publisher's Summary: Drawing inspiration from philosophy, history, and literature, Martha C. Nussbaum takes us to task for our religious intolerance, identifies the fear behind it, and offers a way past fear toward a more equitable, imaginative, and free society, through the consistent application of universal principles of respect for conscience. Members Reviews: Great read. An important lesson I got out of this book was how Martha connected the Muslimah veil to the clothing people wear in cold climates. She argues that people are hindered when their physical appearance reflects a religious choice, but society fails to connect the parallelism. Her research justifies that the prejudice against the Muslim veil is its religion, not its society. good I like it very well. This is a very interesting book. It needs you to read carefully. I think so. Five Stars everything fine Four Stars Great for class. Surprising interesting I had to read this for school and was amazed it was actually well written and interesting. I was actually able and willing to follow along with the authors thoughts (I usually dislike reading this sort of material)

Stolen Years Audiobook by Reuven Fenton

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Reuven Fenton) — Tue, 10 Nov 2015 07:49:10 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/361/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Stolen Years Subtitle: Stories of the Wrongfully Imprisoned Author: Reuven Fenton Narrator: Will Damron, JD Jackson, Bahni Turpin Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 1 min Language: English Release date: 11-10-15 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 37 votes Genres: Nonfiction, Social Sciences Publisher's Summary: There is a grisly murder in your neighborhood. You stand outside with your neighbors and watch, or maybe you peek out your curtains. Hours pass, then days, maybe years. Then one day there is a knock at your door, and the police take you in for questioning. Do you remember what happened? Do you have an alibi? Can you take countless hours of interrogation without breaking? This can happen to you. And it happens to more people than you think. Stories from The Fixer to The Shawshank Redemption have for decades catered to audiences' grim fascination with wrongful imprisonment - one's worst nightmare come to life. In Stolen Years, the stories are true. The 10 former inmates profiled here fended off the blackest despair so they could keep fighting for freedom. Once out, they faced a new struggle: getting back to living after losing so many years behind bars. Intense, startling, and utterly compelling, Stolen Years will take listeners into the lives of the jailed innocent. Critic Reviews: "In this gripping book, Stolen Years, Reuven Fenton shows us the devastating consequences that arise when one is convicted for a crime he or she did not commit. These stories have happy endings. Sadly, most do not." (Dr. Rubin "Hurricane" Carter) Members Reviews: An Important Book This book ripped my heart out and put it back together again. It is everyone's worst nightmare - being imprisoned for something you didn't do. These ten stories are raw and beautiful, heartbreaking and hopeful. It's more than just about race or class, though many of those profiled here were poor and/or black. All of them found ways to cope with prison, whether keeping their heads down, fighting if necessary, or hiding themselves away with their legal case files. Much is made of what happened before the arrest; many of these individuals made their mistakes, were guilty of some crimes (just not the murders they were jailed for). Some found religion, others didn't. All were overwhelmed when they reentered the world outside, by how their family dynamics changed or the use of technology or all of the food that was available to them. The author convincingly tells not only how things can go wrong - when a trial is about showmanship and the most persuasive orator "wins" at the expense of the truth - but where we can go from here. Well-written, well-read, well worth your time, credit and action.

Writings on the Wall Audiobook by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Raymond Obstfeld

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Kareem Abdul-Jabbar) — Tue, 04 Oct 2016 11:47:30 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/361/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Writings on the Wall Subtitle: Searching for a New Equality Beyond Black and White Author: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Raymond Obstfeld Narrator: Ben Adduchio Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 34 mins Language: English Release date: 10-04-16 Publisher: Hachette Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 26 votes Genres: Nonfiction, Social Sciences Publisher's Summary: Best-selling author, basketball legend, and cultural commentator Kareem Abdul-Jabbar explores the heart of issues that affect Americans today. Since retiring from professional basketball as the NBA's all-time leading scorer, six-time MVP and Hall of Fame inductee Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has become a lauded observer of culture and society, a New York Times best-selling author, and a regular contributor to The Washington Post, TIME magazine and TIME.com. He now brings that keen insight to the fore in Writings on the Wall: Searching for a New Equality Beyond Black and White, his most incisive and important work of nonfiction in years. He uses his unique blend of erudition, street smarts, and authentic experience in essays on the country's seemingly irreconcilable partisan divide, both racial and political; parenthood; and his own experiences as an athlete, an African American, and a Muslim. The audiobook is not just a collection of expositions; he also offers keen assessments of and solutions to problems such as racism in sports while speaking candidly about his experiences on the court and off. Timed for publication as the nation debates whom to send to the White House, the combination of plain talk on issues, life lessons, and personal stories places Writings on the Wall squarely in the middle of the conversation, as many of Abdul-Jabbar's topics are at the top of the national agenda. Whether it is sparring with Donald Trump, within the pages of TIME magazine, or full-length features in The New York Times Magazine, writers, critics, and readers have come to agree on what The Washington Post observed: Abdul-Jabbar "has become a vital, dynamic and unorthodox cultural voice." Critic Reviews: "[Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's] concerns are deep, his arguments well-founded, and his solutions straightforward. The trick is to get people to listen, but Abdul-Jabbar provides a good jumping-off point. Heartfelt sentiments on how racism, gender equality, and other social and cultural issues in America can be changed for the betterment of all." (Kirkus Reviews) Members Reviews: mild rant about almost everything Wide and shallow reflections on what has to be improved in the USA. Narration would have been far stronger, had it been performed by the author. A Whole Lotta Shaking Going On What made the experience of listening to Writings on the Wall the most enjoyable? Shaking up old habits, preconceived perceptions, long-held prejudices, Jabbar had me looking at my own processes of decision-making. I liked the information presented with the facts to support his points. He changed my vision of the whole picture presented by opinion shapers in our society. What other book might you compare Writings on the Wall to and why? I haven't read another book quite like this one. Have you listened to any of Ben Adduchios other performances before? How does this one compare? Yes, I have heard other performances and find that his voice and expression are very effective to deliver the ideas and opinions in this book. If you could give Writings on the Wall a new subtitle, what would it be? Rethinking the American Dream Any additional comments? As my first Audible book, this has been a great one.

Join the Club Audiobook by Tina Rosenberg

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Tina Rosenberg) — Tue, 29 Mar 2011 11:39:60 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/361/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Join the Club Subtitle: How Peer Pressure Can Transform the World Author: Tina Rosenberg Narrator: Dana Green Format: Unabridged Length: 16 hrs and 16 mins Language: English Release date: 03-29-11 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 15 votes Genres: Nonfiction, Social Sciences Publisher's Summary: In the style of The Tipping Point or Freakonomics, a groundbreaking book that will change the way you look at the world. The fearless Tina Rosenberg has spent her career tackling some of the world's hardest problems. The Haunted Land, her searing work on how Eastern Europe faced the crimes of Communism, garnered both the National Book Award and the Pulitzer Prize. In Join the Club, she identifies a brewing social revolution that is changing the way people live, based on harnessing the positive force of peer pressure. Her stories of peer power in action show how it has reduced teen smoking in the United States, made villages in India healthier and more prosperous, helped minority students get top grades in college calculus, and even led to the fall of Slobodan Milosevic. She explains how creative social entrepreneurs are starting to use peer pressure to accomplish goals as personal as losing weight and as global as fighting terrorism. Inspiring and engrossing, Join the Club explains how we can better our world through humanity's most powerful and abundant resource: our connections with one another. Members Reviews: nothing new here Well narrated recap of a few interesting situations where the "group" solution beat out a go-it-alone strategy. Nothing breakthrough here.

A Macat Analysis of Émile Durkheim's On Suicide Audiobook by Robert Easthope

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Robert Easthope) — Tue, 26 Jul 2016 02:08:51 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/361/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Macat Analysis of Émile Durkheim's On Suicide Author: Robert Easthope Narrator: Macat.com Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 46 mins Language: English Release date: 07-26-16 Publisher: Macat International Limited. Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Nonfiction, Social Sciences Publisher's Summary: Sociologist Émile Durkheim's 1897 work On Suicide is a powerful evidence-based study of why people take their own lives. In the late 19th century it was generally accepted that each suicide was an individual phenomenon, caused by such personal factors as grief, loss, and financial problems. But Durkheim felt there were patterns in suicide rates, and believed that a more likely cause of suicide lay in the individual's relationship to society. Instead of taking a psychological approach and looking at individual cases to find a cause for suicide, Durkheim analyzed suicide rates to see if there were more general social factors involved. Over a period of seven years, he and his small team gathered data on more than 26,000 suicide events and identified four particular conditions that contribute to higher levels of suicide. The coherent theoretical framework that he established to study these data, presented in On Suicide, is still used today to find meaning in statistical patterns.

Power and Love: A Theory and Practice of Social Change Audiobook by Adam Kahane

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Adam Kahane) — Tue, 22 Jan 2013 08:25:45 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/361/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Power and Love: A Theory and Practice of Social Change Author: Adam Kahane Narrator: Kevin Pierce Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 40 mins Language: English Release date: 01-22-13 Publisher: Berrett-Koehler Publishers Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 15 votes Genres: Nonfiction, Social Sciences Publisher's Summary: War is no way to resolve our most problematic group, community, and societal issues, but neither is a peace that simply sweeps our problems under the rug. To create lasting change, we have to learn to work fluidly with two distinct, fundamental drives that are in tension: power - the single-minded desire to achieve one's solitary purpose - and love - the drive toward unity.... They are seemingly contradictory but in fact complimentary. As Martin Luther King put it, "Power without love is reckless and abusive, and love without power is sentimental and anemic." Using revealing stories from complex situations he has been involved in all over the world - the Middle East, South Africa, Europe, India, Guatemala, the Philippines, Australia, Canada, and the United States - Kahane reveals how to dynamically balance these two forces. Just as when we are toddlers we learn to shift from one foot to the other to move ourselves forward, so we can learn to shift back and forth between power and love in order to move society forward. Members Reviews: Joyful and Insightful! Any additional comments? Listening to Power and Love was a joyful and insightful ride. It touched my heart and head. Social change obviously is never easy, and Adams humble accounts of his failures just brought into a brighter light his great successes. It is, as he says at the beginning of the book, a personal and universal journey as Adam matures as a person and consultant, so does a whole new field of social transformation. But, actually, the book subtitle A Theory and Practice of Social Change is understated. It should say A Theory and Practice of Any Change, because all change has a social component. When I am facilitating change at a C-level Board, for example, I see Marketing, Finance, Operations, HR, Legal etc. executives working more like different stakeholders than colleagues facing important company issues, and Adams learnings of bringing power and love together are just as useful. great premise poor delivery I'm totally with the message of the book. love and power need to work together. however this book offers very little insight past that. if you want to know what this book is about just go watch his Ted talk on the subject and you'll pretty much get the overall message

Making the Case: Advocacy and Judgment in Public Argument Audiobook

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Michael William Pfau) — Tue, 22 Jul 2014 16:19:36 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/361/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Making the Case: Advocacy and Judgment in Public Argument Subtitle: Rhetoric & Public Affairs Author: Michael William Pfau, Benjamin Ponder, Kathryn M. Olson, Kirt H. Wilson Narrator: Stuart Appleton Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 11 mins Language: English Release date: 07-22-14 Publisher: University Press Audiobooks Genres: Nonfiction, Social Sciences Publisher's Summary: In an era when the value of the humanities and qualitative inquiry has been questioned in academia and beyond, Making the Case is an engaging and timely collection that brings together a veritable who's who of public address scholars to illustrate the power of case-based scholarly argument and to demonstrate how critical inquiry into a specific moment speaks to general contexts and theories. Providing both a theoretical framework and a wealth of historically situated texts, Making the Case spans from Homeric Greece to 21st century America. The authors examine the dynamic interplay of texts and their concomitant rhetorical situations by drawing on a number of case studies, including controversial constitutional arguments put forward by activists and presidents in the 19th century, inventive economic pivots by Franklin Roosevelt and Alan Greenspan, and the rhetorical trajectory and method of Barack Obama. Critic Reviews: " Making the Case offers examples of why careful, case-based, prudential criticism leads to scholarship that is wise and ennobling." (Stephen John Hartnett, Associate Professor and Chair of the Department of Communication at the University of Colorado-Denver)

Summary: Susan Cain's Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Ant Hive Media) — Thu, 12 May 2016 06:37:49 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/361/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Summary: Susan Cain's Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking Author: Ant Hive Media Narrator: Lori J. Moran Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 9 mins Language: English Release date: 05-12-16 Publisher: Ant Hive Media Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 9 votes Genres: Nonfiction, Social Sciences Publisher's Summary: This is a summary of Susan Cain's Quiet, the book that started the Quiet Revolution. At least one-third of the people we know are introverts. They are the ones who prefer listening to speaking; who innovate and create but dislike self-promotion; who favor working on their own over working in teams. It is to introverts - Rosa Parks, Chopin, Dr. Seuss, Steve Wozniak - that we owe many of the great contributions to society. In Quiet, Susan Cain argues that we dramatically undervalue introverts and shows how much we lose in doing so. She charts the rise of the Extrovert Ideal throughout the 20th century and explores how deeply it has come to permeate our culture. She also introduces us to successful introverts - from a witty, high-octane public speaker who recharges in solitude after his talks to a record-breaking salesman who quietly taps in to the power of questions. Passionately argued, superbly researched, and filled with indelible stories of real people, Quiet has the power to permanently change how we see introverts and, equally important, how they see themselves. This summary is aimed at those who want to capture the gist of the book but don't have the current time to listen to the full book. You get the main summary along with all of the benefits and lessons the actual book has to offer. Ant Hive Media reads every chapter, extracts the understanding, and leaves you with a new perspective and time to spare. We do the work so you can understand the book in minutes, not hours.

Murphy's Boy Audiobook by Torey Hayden

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Torey Hayden) — Wed, 04 Dec 2013 13:26:26 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/361/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Murphy's Boy Author: Torey Hayden Narrator: Loretta Rawlins Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs Language: English Release date: 12-04-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 33 votes Genres: Nonfiction, Social Sciences Publisher's Summary: His name was Kevin but his keepers called him Zoo Boy. He didn't talk. He hid under tables and surrounded himself with a cage of chairs. He hadn't been out of the building in the four years since he'd come in. He was afraid of water and wouldn't take a shower. He was afraid to be naked, to change his clothes. He was nearly 16. Desperate to see change in the boy, the staff of Kevin's adolescent treatment center hired Hayden. As Hayden read to him and encouraged him to read, crawling down into his cage of chairs with him, Kevin talked. Then he started to draw and paint and showed himself to have a quick wit and a rolling, seething, murderous hatred for his stepfather. Members Reviews: want to meet Kevin I want to meet Kevin within the first 10 chapters, by the second section I just want to hug him like a mother would their own son. By the 3rd section I pray he has an amazing life from here on. Such an amazing story Murphys boy story long winded and narrator not good at all very slow in place's and just could not get on with her voice Powerful, Heartbreaking, Heartwarming Hated for it to end. An incredible story about a broken kid & the incredible therapist who patiently & lovingly helped to restore him. Would like to know the rest of his story. Great book, not a great narrator. I loved the book but the narrator sounded very unnatural and wooden. Torey Hayden is an excellent writer, and I recommend all of her books; I only wish the narrator had done a better job. 5 stars for the book, 3 stars for the narration. good book a really good book. a very sad but interesting book. very well written and narated. i would recommend this book i really felt sorry for kevin it is sad these things go on. i will read more of this author's books.

A Macat Analysis of Benedict Anderson's Imagined Communities Audiobook by Jason Xidias

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Jason Xidias) — Tue, 19 Jul 2016 23:27:34 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/361/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Macat Analysis of Benedict Anderson's Imagined Communities Author: Jason Xidias Narrator: Macat.com Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 8 mins Language: English Release date: 07-19-16 Publisher: Macat International Limited. Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: Nonfiction, Social Sciences Publisher's Summary: Some people think nationhood is as old as civilization itself. But for anthropologist, historian, and political scientist Benedict Anderson, nation and nationalism are products of the communication technology of the era known as the modern age, which began in 1500. After the invention of the printing press around 1440, common local languages gradually replaced Latin as the language of print. Ordinary people could now share ideas of their own. Later, they could access the important emerging ideas of the Enlightenment period of the 17th and 18th centuries. The wider availability of maps, meanwhile, first broadened people's ability to see themselves as part of something beyond their immediate locality - as part of "imagined communities," or nations. In turn, these imagined communities then constructed the idea that there were "others" beyond their nation's borders. While most scholars believed that nationhood started in Europe, Anderson showed how, in fact, nationhood first emerged among European descendants in the Americas. The scope and perspective of imagined communities made a lasting impression in the field of nationalism studies.

Audio Nuggets: Criminology 101 Audiobook by Dr. Rick Sheridan, Alfred C. Martino

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Dr. Rick Sheridan) — Fri, 17 Nov 2017 23:12:36 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/361/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Audio Nuggets: Criminology 101 Author: Dr. Rick Sheridan, Alfred C. Martino Narrator: Alfred C. Martino Format: Original Recording Length: 15 mins Language: English Release date: 11-17-17 Publisher: Listen & Live Audio Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Nonfiction, Social Sciences Publisher's Summary: This program, Audio Nuggets: Criminology 101, offers basic information on the classifications of crimes, definitions of various types of crimes, the categories of evidence collected and used, and the key professionals in a criminal investigation. Rick Sheridan, a professor of Mass Media Communications at Wilberforce University in Ohio, has also taught at California State University-Sacramento and Butte College. He has a master's degree in Media Arts, and has received awards for both his teaching and his web design. Alfred C. Martino is the author of three highly-acclaimed novels, Perfected by Girls, Pinned, and Over the End Line. Mr. Martino was born and raised in Short Hills, NJ, and graduated from Millburn High School. He is a graduate of Duke University and The Marshall School of Business at the University of Southern California. He currently lives in Jersey City, NJ.

Luxúria: Como ela mudou a História do Mundo [Lust: How it Changed the History of the

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Maurício Horta) — Wed, 13 Dec 2017 01:26:35 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/361/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Luxúria: Como ela mudou a História do Mundo [Lust: How it Changed the History of the World] Author: Maurício Horta Narrator: Daniela Tibau Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 56 mins Language: English Release date: 12-13-17 Publisher: Audible Studios Genres: Nonfiction, Social Sciences Publisher's Summary: "Quem nunca pecou que atire a primeira pedra", disse Jesus na Bíblia. Dependendo da intenço de quem a jogasse, este também seria considerado um pecador. Se lançasse a pedra com raiva, certamente teria agido com Ira. Se sentisse prazer com o ato, cairia na Luxúria. Se a pedrada fosse por causa de uma dívida, seria um gesto de Cobiça. Se fosse para ficar com os bens da vítima, seria Inveja. Se fosse para aparecer perante os outros, olha aí a Vaidade. Se precisasse beber para tomar coragem, cometeria a Gula. Finalmente, quem chegasse atrasado ao apedrejamento, assim mesmo pecaria por ter cedido à Preguiça. Evitar os sete pecados capitais no é uma tarefa fácil, dada a marca que têm deixado na nossa trajetória. Saber como eles influenciaram a História, como foram criados e modificados ao longo do tempo, é entender onde estamos e aonde queremos chegar. Dos templos pagos da Grécia aos falsos pudores medievais; dos encantos dos portugueses pelas índias às revoluçes sexuais dos tempos modernos, deixemos os pudores de lado para mergulhar na Luxúria, talvez o mais tentador de todos os pecados. Sobre o autor: Maurício Horta é jornalista formado pela Escola de Comunicaçes e Artes da Universidade de So Paulo. Colaborou para diversas publicaçes, como o jornal Folha de So Paulo e a revista Superinteressante, pela qual publicou os livros Mitologia, Como as pessoas funcionam e O lado bom dos seus problemas. Please note: This audiobook is in Portuguese.

Human Targets Audiobook by Victor M. Rios

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Victor M. Rios) — Tue, 11 Apr 2017 15:07:59 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/361/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Human Targets Subtitle: Schools, Police, and the Criminalization of Latino Youth Author: Victor M. Rios Narrator: A.T. Chandler Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 53 mins Language: English Release date: 04-11-17 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Nonfiction, Social Sciences Publisher's Summary: At 15, Victor Rios found himself a human target - flat on his ass amid a hail of shotgun fire, desperate for money and a place on the street. Faced with the choice of escalating a drug turf war or eking out a living elsewhere, he turned to a teacher, who mentored him and helped him find a job at an auto shop. That job would alter the course of his whole life - putting him on the road to college and eventually a PhD. Now, Rios is a rising star, hailed for his work studying the lives of African American and Latino youth. In Human Targets, Rios takes us to the streets of California, where we encounter young men who find themselves in much the same situation as 15-year-old Victor. We follow young gang members into schools, homes, community organizations, and detention facilities, watch them interact with police, grow up to become fathers, get jobs, get rap sheets - and in some cases get killed. What is it that sets apart young people like Rios who succeed and survive from the ones who don't? Rios makes a powerful case that the traditional good kid/bad kid, street kid/decent kid dichotomy is much too simplistic, arguing instead that authorities and institutions help create these identities - and that they can play an instrumental role in providing young people with the resources for shifting between roles. Critic Reviews: "Critically urgent and rendered in clear prose, Human Targets is a must-read book that asks more of us." (Matthew Desmond, author of Evicted) Members Reviews: Excellent analysis on how the system punishes Latino youth Excellent analysis on how the system punishes Latino youth, because they are seeking their identity. Rios explains the various facets Latino youth endure in the creation of perennial criminals and the pernicious cycle of fulfilling the prophecy of failure. A must read if you are in education. Compelling perspective on how Latino youths are criminalized by schools ... Compelling perspective on how Latino youths are criminalized by schools and police and on how schools and police can help to reverse this process and help these students succeed Five Stars great read

The Etymologicon Audiobook by Mark Forsyth

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Mark Forsyth) — Tue, 01 May 2012 22:32:10 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/361/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Etymologicon Subtitle: A Circular Stroll through the Hidden Connections of the English Language Author: Mark Forsyth Narrator: Simon Shepherd Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 42 mins Language: English Release date: 05-01-12 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 14 votes Genres: Nonfiction, Social Sciences Publisher's Summary: A quirky, entertaining and thought-provoking tour of the unexpected connections between words, read by Simon Shepherd. What is the actual connection between disgruntled and gruntled? What links church organs to organised crime, California to the Caliphate, or brackets to codpieces? The Etymologicon springs from Mark Forsyth's Inky Fool blog on the strange connections between words. It's an occasionally ribald, frequently witty and unerringly erudite guided tour of the secret labyrinth that lurks beneath the English language, taking in monks and monkeys, film buffs and buffaloes, and explaining precisely what the Rolling Stones have to do with gardening. Members Reviews: Really and I mean REALLY enjoyed this I was absolutely hooked through out the book. The fun part was that I just couldn't resist pausing and "sharing" my "word-discoveries" with my husband, my best friend or my colleagues depending who was around Fascinating subject might not be for everyone If you could sum up The Etymologicon in three words, what would they be? witty, educational, British What does Simon Shepherd bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book? Wry British humour Any additional comments? The subject matter itself is quite dry - it's the history of words & phrases in the English language. Some may find that knowing the origin of the word "heroin" might not be worth their time or Audible credit (it was a trademark by Bayer for a cough syrup). But for language & history buffs, this is a great investment of your time & money. Very good A very good mix of knowlege, humour and interest. I didn't mind missing parts because I can listen again. Brilliant and hilarious book Despite listening to this book 3 times over now I still am at a loss for the correct words to describe just how much I love it! Etymology can often be a dry subject but Mark Forsyth shows a real love and appreciation for the neglected words of our language. I was surprised at how how funny this book is and immediately had to down load his second book The Horologycon which was just as interesting and just as funny :) Can't recommend them highly enough!! Words, words, words. I really loved this book and the way it entwined words and their meanings together in a witty and sometimes intricate way. Anyone who enjoys tv programmes like Stephen Fry's QI will enjoy the trivia and references to our social, cultural and geographical history. I particularly took pleasure when words which I have always taken for granted suddenly took on new meanings and I had many eureka moments with the realisation of where these meanings came from. My only frustration; kept on having to pause and rewind, as the associations between words and their meanings moves through the text (you know what I mean) at some pace, I was still absorbing the previous paragraph when the equally interesting next section being narrated. An excellent volume, well done Mr Forsyth.

An Embarrassment of Riches Audiobook by Alexander Green

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Alexander Green) — Mon, 20 Jan 2014 14:38:42 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/361/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: An Embarrassment of Riches Subtitle: Tapping Into the World's Greatest Legacy of Wealth Author: Alexander Green Narrator: Robert David Grant Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 17 mins Language: English Release date: 01-20-14 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 9 votes Genres: Nonfiction, Social Sciences Publisher's Summary: Tune into the news and youll hear stories of war, disease, natural disasters, corruption, violence, poverty, crime, nuclear proliferation, terrorism and political dysfunction in Washington. Polls show many believe the American dream is fading, our children face limited opportunities, and the country is decidedly on the wrong track. Yet this dour perspective - one recycled 24/7 by the national media - is a gross distortion of the world we live in today. As national investment expert and best-selling author Alexander Green reveals in this engrossing and provocative new book, the human race has never had it so good. In the West today, we work shorter hours, have more purchasing power, enjoy goods and services in almost limitless supply, and have more leisure time than ever before. Living standards are the highest they have ever been. The human life span has nearly doubled over the past hundred years. Literacy and education levels - even I.Q.s - are at all-time highs. Technology and medicine are revolutionizing our lives. All forms of pollution - with the exception of greenhouse gases - are in decline. Access to the arts has never been greater. Crime is in a long-term cycle of decline. And the risk of death by violence has never been smaller for most of humanity. By almost every measure, our lives today are wealthy beyond measure. We are all heir to an embarrassment of riches. Yet - thanks in large part the drumbeat of negative media coverage - most of us dont realize it. Green compares the average citizen to a lottery winner whose ticket is lost in some upstairs drawer. The consequences of adopting the cynical but popular worldview are many, including needless pessimism, missed investment opportunities, and - surprisingly - even poorer health. Yet An Embarrassment of Riches provides a powerful antidote. Green begins with a robust survey of the many ways our lives are becoming longer, easier, safer, healthier and more prosperous. He then embarks on a wide-ranging exploration of the ideas and the many men and women - both living and dead - who are still enriching our lives today. Among the many subjects explored are American exceptionalism, the extraordinary power of economic freedom, the life-saving role of medicine and technology, the life-extending benefits of optimism, the radical theology of Thomas Jefferson, the keys to civility and greatness, the wisdom of Confucius and Aristotle, the ability of beauty to enrich our lives, and even one artists thought-provoking take on how to defeat death. In An Embarrassment of Riches, New York Times best-selling author Alexander Green offers a holistic approach to wealth - and offers a welcome perspective that allows us to live fuller, richer lives. Members Reviews: great content I enjoyed the content and the reseaech put into the book. I found it to have a few surprises as well Excellent I'll definitely be listening to this again! Very well written indeed. Narrator was ok. A guide to living well and living a good life.

The Math Myth Audiobook by Andrew Hacker

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Andrew Hacker) — Mon, 23 May 2016 18:09:55 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/361/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Math Myth Subtitle: And Other STEM Delusions Author: Andrew Hacker Narrator: Barry Press Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 51 mins Language: English Release date: 05-23-16 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 12 votes Genres: Nonfiction, Social Sciences Publisher's Summary: Andrew Hacker's 2012 New York Times op-ed questioning the requirement of advanced mathematics in our schools instantly became one of the paper's most widely circulated articles. Why, he wondered, do we inflict a full menu of mathematics on all young Americans, regardless of their interests or aptitudes? The Math Myth expands Hacker's scrutiny of many widely held assumptions, like the notions that mathematics broadens our minds and that the entire Common Core syllabus should be required of every student. He worries that a frenzied emphasis on STEM is diverting attention from other pursuits and subverting the spirit of the country. In fact, Hacker honors mathematics as a calling (he has been a professor of mathematics) and extols its glories and its goals. Yet he shows how mandating it for everyone prevents other talents from being developed and acts as an irrational barrier to graduation and careers. He proposes alternatives, including teaching facility with figures, quantitative reasoning, and understanding statistics. Members Reviews: Thought-provoking Hacker has an interesting hypothesis. He wants to change the instruction of mathematics in school. In fact he wants to emphasize arithmetic and have mathematics for STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) students. As a person who struggled in arithmetic but excelled in mathematics I find this interesting. Hacker claims math is the cause of many high school and college drop outs. He claims calculus is never used by the majority of people after leaving school. As a scientist I had some problems with Hackers argument. I read the book because on some points I agree with Hacker. I have a problem with his unreferenced claims and he played games with his statistics to make them deliberately misleading. I think Hacker is correct that we should not try to follow the lead of Asia on rote learning. The United States in the 18th and 19th century lead the world with innovative education; we in fact educated all children not just those of the wealthy. We need to sit down and rethink education completely. I agree with Hacker that we need to teach more analytical and strategic thinking, encourage creativity and teach people to think out of the box. Hacker states that with the over emphasis on math we have segregated social science and the humanities to a place of lesser value. I have seen this happen and it needs to be corrected as these fields are of equal value to science, math and engineering. Hacker states we need to include in the regular course work art and music as both also use math and arithmetic skills and teach creativity. Hacker also recommends that arithmetic and math skills be taught to the level and job requirements rather than everyone in high school having to learn trig and calculus. He provides the example of a person unable to enroll in a cosmetology course because she failed algebra in high school. To me education is providing an introduction of a wide range of topics, information and subjects in a stimulating and exciting way to grab the students interest and imagination to want to learn more. If one grabs the attention of a student in a topic so they want to make a career in that field, then that is success. I think more time and money should be spent on educating better math teachers and improving or creating better ways to teach math and arithmetic. Barry Press does a good job narrating the book.

The New American Family Audiobook by Lauren Brim

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Lauren Brim) — Fri, 16 Dec 2016 13:26:36 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/361/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The New American Family Author: Lauren Brim Narrator: Lauren Brim Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 29 mins Language: English Release date: 12-16-16 Publisher: Lauren Brim Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: Nonfiction, Social Sciences Publisher's Summary: Families formed by artificial insemination, surrogacy, same-sex couples, and other arrangements are becoming more mainstream and yet they are still surprisingly unrecognized and misunderstood. Many believe that it is impossible to have the family they desire in a culture that postpones marriage, prioritizes career and appears to be losing much of its so-called American values. To the contrary, The New American Family illustrates how family in America is not disappearing but reawakening in a fascinating and healthy way. The stories of these new American families will challenge and enlighten those who listen and possibly open new doors for those who wonder what the future of family may hold for them. Members Reviews: Touching and informative I really enjoyed this book. Lauren Brim has done thorough research to describe many aspects of fertility and parenting, and includes narrated stories from couples who explored their own alternative family models. As someone with a rather convoluted fertility journey of my own, I really appreciate the difficult choices and experiences shared in this book. The overall tone of the book is positive, though Lauren does not sugar coat some of her darker episodes. It's honest, informative and lovingly told. Wonderfully enjoyable book and I learned a lot This book was a great "listen" -- it was hard to stop listening when I needed to start doing other things. I listened while driving and doing housework, which was perfect, because it was fully engaging but also very easy to understand. The narration was very pleasant. I learned a lot about people who have children in unconventional family situations, all about their experiences from a first person viewpoint, but also learned some statistics and historical background to give context. I developed more understanding about a wide variety of new family forms and how people in them feel about them. It was both interesting and heartening. The strength of the love that these parents felt for their children really came through. Gobble this up for the tantalizing perspectives! Would you consider the audio edition of The New American Family to be better than the print version? The audio version is brought to life by the various voices and expressions in the vignettes and it helps that I am partial to Audible. Who was your favorite character and why? Lauren herself is by far my favorite character. She is an exquisite being; almost beyond comprehension. I felt like a voyeur, looking into the nitty gritty of her life. What does Lauren Brim bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book? When she says "I feel EVERYTHING!!", I could feel it too, like I was on a roller coaster ride. I can hear that, in some situations, this is more a plague than a pleasure. My heart (almost) goes out to her. Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? The book has many aspects and so much information. I consumed in multiple sittings, even going back to re listen to medical history and science facts which were juxtaposed with her own story and the very real stories of others. Any additional comments? I learned some new perspectives and blew some old paradigm judgements. Audible should hire Lauren Brim to perform more books!

Literature, Analytically Speaking Audiobook by Peter Swirski

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Peter Swirski) — Fri, 17 Oct 2014 09:24:28 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/361/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Literature, Analytically Speaking Subtitle: Explorations in the Theory of Interpretation, Analytic Aesthetics, and Evolution Author: Peter Swirski Narrator: Kevin M. Minch Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 45 mins Language: English Release date: 10-17-14 Publisher: University Press Audiobooks Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Nonfiction, Social Sciences Publisher's Summary: In a new approach to interdisciplinary literary theory, Literature, Analytically Speaking integrates literary studies with analytic aesthetics, girded by neo-Darwinian evolution. Scrutinizing narrative fiction through a lens provided by analytic philosophy, revered literary theorist Peter Swirski puts new life into literary theory while fashioning a set of practical guidelines for critics in the interpretive trenches. Dismissing critical inquirers who deny intention its key role in the study of literary reception, Swirski extends the defense of intentionality to art and to human behavior in general. In the process, Swirski takes stock of the recent work in evolutionary theory, arguing that the analysis of narrative truth may be grounded in the neo-Darwinian paradigm which forms the empirical backbone behind his analytic approach. Literature, Analytically Speaking provides a series of precepts designed to capture the ways in which we do interpret (and ought to interpret) works of literature. Reflecting a resounding shift from the poststructuralist paradigm, Swirski's lively and colorful presentation, backed up by a dazzling variety of examples and case studies, reconceptualizes the aesthetics of literature and literary studies.

A Short History of Drunkenness Audiobook by Mark Forsyth

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Mark Forsyth) — Thu, 02 Nov 2017 22:20:39 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/361/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Short History of Drunkenness Author: Mark Forsyth Narrator: Richard Hughes Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 30 mins Language: English Release date: 11-02-17 Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd Genres: Nonfiction, Social Sciences Publisher's Summary: Penguin presents the audiobook edition of A Short History of Drunkenness by Mark Forsyth, read by Sh*tfaced Shakespeare's Richard Hughes. Almost every culture on earth has drink, and where there's drink there's drunkenness. But in every age and in every place drunkenness is a little bit different. It can be religious, it can be sexual, it can be the duty of kings or the relief of peasants. It can be an offering to the ancestors, or a way of marking the end of a day's work. It can send you to sleep, or send you into battle. A Short History of Drunkenness traces humankind's love affair with booze from our primate ancestors through to Prohibition, answering every possible question along the way: What did people drink? How much? Who did the drinking? Of the many possible reasons, why? On the way, learn about the Neolithic Shamans, who drank to communicate with the spirit world (no pun intended), marvel at how Greeks got giddy and Romans got rat-arsed, and find out how bars in the Wild West were never quite like in the movies. This is a history of the world at its inebriated best. Members Reviews: Most entertaining nonfiction book I've listened to I listened to this and learned lots and laughed out loud. I picked this for the topic not realising I'd read - and loved - other books by the same author. those are on grammar and words and have the same light touch. Thoroughly recommend them and this if you enjoy a lightness of touch and fine writing The Most Delightful Audiobook I've Read In Ages This audiobook is sheer, laugh-out-loud joy! Brilliant narrator, amusingly written and full of fascinating insights. Couldve been better There are plenty of insights into our relationship with alcohol but the tone is unredeemably flippant. A serious observation is often rushed through for a quick gag, which at times overshadows - or at least gets in the way of - the interesting history. Ok if you are looking jaunty light hearted entertainment. Hilarious and Fascinating I loved everything about this book except it ending. The Narrator, Richard Hughes, does much to enhance the content and I found myself laughing out loud a lot, not to mention wanting to pour myself a glass of wine! I am sure I shall go on to listen to it again. Warmly recommended.

Move Audiobook by Rosabeth Moss Kanter

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Rosabeth Moss Kanter) — Mon, 11 May 2015 22:12:52 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/361/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Move Subtitle: Putting America's Infrastructure Back in the Lead Author: Rosabeth Moss Kanter Narrator: Heather Henderson Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 14 mins Language: English Release date: 05-11-15 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 19 votes Genres: Nonfiction, Social Sciences Publisher's Summary: Americans are stuck. We live with travel delays on congested roads, shipping delays on clogged railways, and delays on repairs, project approvals, and funding due to gridlocked leadership. These delays affect us all, whether you are a daily commuter, a frequent flyer, an entrepreneur, an online shopper, a job seeker, or a community leader. If people can't move, if goods are delayed, and if information networks can't connect, then economic opportunity deteriorates, and social inequity grows. We have been stuck for too long, writes Harvard Business School professor and best-selling author Rosabeth Moss Kanter. In Move, Kanter visits cities and states across the country to tackle our challenges - and reveal solutions - on the roads and rails and in our cities, our skies, and the halls of Washington, DC. We meet a visionary engineer and public servant spearheading an underwater tunnel in Miami to streamline port operations and redirect constant traffic from the city center. We see mayors partnering with large corporations and nimble entrepreneurs to unveil parking apps, bike-sharing programs, and seamless Wi-Fi networks in greener, more vibrant, more connected cities. And we learn about much-needed efforts - such as dynamic tolls on highways and fees based on vehicle miles traveled - to reduce our dependence on the outmoded gasoline tax in our new electric car age. It all adds up to a new vision for American mobility, where local leaders shape initiatives without waiting for Congress to act, and ambitious companies partner with governments to tackle projects that serve the public good, create jobs, and improve quality of life while providing healthy sources of investment. With unique insight and unrivaled expertise, Kanter gives us a sweeping look across America, revealing the innovative projects, vital leaders, and bold solutions that are moving our transportation infrastructure toward a cleaner, faster, and more prosperous future. Members Reviews: Robot Reader Really interesting information. But it's like listening to a Midwestern robot. It's a voice you've been taught to ignore.

Flight of the Reindeer Audiobook by Robert Sullivan

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Robert Sullivan) — Wed, 27 Jul 2016 02:51:37 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/361/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Flight of the Reindeer Subtitle: The True Story of Santa Claus and His Christmas Mission Author: Robert Sullivan Narrator: John Ritter Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 27 mins Language: English Release date: 07-27-16 Publisher: Phoenix Books Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: Nonfiction, Social Sciences Publisher's Summary: Everyone believes in Christmas, but what about Santa Claus? Is it only the young who wait for that one special evening every year? With the expertise of some of the world's most renowned Arctic experts, wildlife biologists, historians, and polar explorers, Robert Sullivan offers proof positive that Santa and his team do indeed exist. Narrated by Emmy and Golden Globe award-winning actor, John Ritter, who is best known for his role of Jack Tripper in the sitcom Three's Company. Ritter, who died in 2003, was the son of the singing cowboy star, Tex Ritter, and the father of actors Jason Ritter and Tyler Ritter. Members Reviews: Wonderful book for the holiday season This is my ABSOLUTE FAVORITE holiday book. It shows real pictures of the north pole, and santa clause. We pass this book around to any kid that is starting to doubt, and they instantly believe again. The history of santa clause and the reindeer is fascinating, and an interesting read. It's a pretty dense book for being so small. Five Stars One of my very favorite christmas movies, it was fun to read the book. Five Stars Great story for older kids If you have ever doubted. . . The title intrigued me. . . and yes I did judge this book by its cover. It is filled with "testimony" of famous explorers about that mysterious place where Santa lives and reindeer fly. It is a great book for a child who still wants to believe in the miracle. I got it for my grandchild, age 8. It will certainly become a book that is handed down through the generations. A MUST FOR PARENTS AND GRANDPARENTS... Attention all parents and grandparents. This is a must buy for Christmas -- maybe as a gift, maybe just to have to share with the children. I share this book with many children who are either on the edge of believing in Santa or have completely stopped believing. The scientific and professional articles in this book usually convince them to once again believe in the magic of Christmas and Santa Claus. This book is best used when a child and an adult look at it together. Some of the scientific concepts can be easily explained by an adult, adding to the experience.

Magicians of the Gods: The Forgotten Wisdom of Earth's Lost Civilization by Graham Hancock

biacuaduc@gmail.com (InstantRead Summary) — Mon, 12 Sep 2016 20:50:53 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/361/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Magicians of the Gods: The Forgotten Wisdom of Earth's Lost Civilization by Graham Hancock Subtitle: Summary and Analysis Author: InstantRead Summary Narrator: Martin Copeland Format: Unabridged Length: 39 mins Language: English Release date: 09-12-16 Publisher: Instantread Genres: Nonfiction, Social Sciences Publisher's Summary: Working with his wife, Hancock receives and documents his information first hand and compiles it into a very compact, well-organized book that is a great listen for persons interested in the depth of history of the people, animals, and lifestyles that existed before our time. Also this books give you a first-hand idea of some of the issues and breakthroughs Graham Hancock encountered while on his journey from one site to another, many times nowhere near the last. This is a summary and analysis of the book and not the original book. Members Reviews: One Star I didn't realize I had purchased the "Cliff notes"

Wasting Minds: Why Our Education System Is Failing and What We Can Do about It Audiobook

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Ronald A. Wolk) — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 04:08:18 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/361/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Wasting Minds: Why Our Education System Is Failing and What We Can Do about It Author: Ronald A. Wolk Narrator: T. Travis Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 20 mins Language: English Release date: 10-09-12 Publisher: University Press Audiobooks Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: Nonfiction, Social Sciences Publisher's Summary: Why has successful school reform been so difficult to achieve, despite decades of well-intentioned efforts, endless rhetoric, and billions of dollars of investment? Why do most U.S. schools continue to produce disappointing results? Why is there such a disconnect between the schools we need and the schools we have? In this thoughtful and insightful book, Ronald A. Wolk tackles these questions head-on, identifying key assumptions that have shaped the debate on school reform for the past several decades, including the emphasis on standards and testing, calls for a longer school day and year, the push to enroll more students in advanced math classes, and the quest to place a highly qualified teacher in every classroom. Backed by research and other evidence, he points out the flaws in each assumption, and then proposes alternative assumptions as the basis for new, innovative schools that would emphasize such elements as The book is published by ASCD. Critic Reviews: In the trench warfare surrounding school improvement that has raged for decades, Ron Wolk has worked as an embedded journalist who communicated to the rest of us how progress was lost and won. Reading Wasting Minds is like sitting at the feet of the sage of the movement as he separates the false from the true. The perspective he gives is invaluable. (Professor Clayton M. Christensen, Harvard Business School and author of Disrupting Class and The Innovator's Dilemma) This book challenges the sacred cows of public education and seeks to change the way we think about schools. Ron Wolk offers logical, common-sense answers to the enormous educational problems facing us. Those responsible for finding solutions should pay close attention to what he says. (Stanley Goldstein, founder and former CEO and Chairman of CVS Caremark Corporation) Members Reviews: It was a good book Not overly wowed since I bought it for ... It was a good book Not overly wowed since I bought it for a college assignment. But the book was decent. Interesting read. Out with Obsolete Schooling; In with New Schools In Wasting Minds Ronald Wolk, founder and former publisher of Education Week, applies his analytic and observational skills to find that current remedies for improving education won't work sufficiently. Better teachers, better principles, more algebra, testing and standards will only marginally improve an obsolete system. He systematically shows that the current schooling model cannot produce modern outcomes such as responsible citizens, productive workers and lifelong learners for all students or even for most students. He suggests new types of schools and offers examples of their effectiveness. He does not demonize the good people working in today's schools. They are doing their best in an outmoded system. This very readable book is a persuasive source for school transformers. an immediate MUST read! You would have thought it was the latest thriller; I stayed up all night to get it finished. Actually, it is a thriller -- frank, practical, and - in many ways - scary. Ron Wolk makes it very clear how we are wasting minds, dollars, and energy and may be continuing on that path with national core standards unless enough people speak out and embrace the powerful parallel strategy he so passionately describes in the second half of the book.

Super-Charged Audiobook by Jim Rendon

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Jim Rendon) — Tue, 30 May 2017 16:08:18 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/361/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Super-Charged Subtitle: How Outlaws, Hippies, and Scientists Reinvented Marijuana Author: Jim Rendon Narrator: Michael Hinton Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 17 mins Language: English Release date: 05-30-17 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Nonfiction, Social Sciences Publisher's Summary: Marijuana has been illegal in the United States since 1937. Yet, thanks in large part to a loosely connected underground world of breeders, dealers, and smokers, there are currently more than 2000 varieties available. And since 1996, when California first passed legislation allowing for legalized medical marijuana, the underground has slowly surfaced, pushing what was once a decentralized, lawless world closer to the corporate world of business, agriculture, and pharmaceuticals. Super-Charged gets up close and personal with the people who have transformed this controversial drug. With personalities and backgrounds as diverse as the plant itself, the growers include a former Silicon Valley software entrepreneur, third-generation Humboldt, California, growers, a publicly traded pharmaceutical company, and the famous marijuana personality Jorge Cervantes. Jim Rendon takes listeners behind the scenes and into the homes and grow operations of the committed, quality-obsessed practitioners in the international underground industry responsible for creating today's super-charged cannabis. Members Reviews: An Interesting Piece on Pot The change in the nature of marijuana, and the marijuana business is a great tale of what entrepreneurs can do if government would only get out of the way. In my 50 years of pot smoking, the product has improved dramatically, the price has declined, and the availability and acceptance of the product has increased. I find it almost unbelievable that this has occurred while the government has been engaged in a self-proclaimed war on drugs, but then if the government was good at stopping people from doing what they want to do, we would have a very different world. The author does a great job of describing and humanizing the parallel economy, and society, that has evolved along with the product. As the Dead say: Oh what a long strange trip it has been, and this book is a good guide to how that trip has occurred. Four Stars Interesting facts for the most part Great Read! Great read! The book introduces some great characters and, in the process, shows the irony that those same home-schooled geneticists/ growers who played such an important role in making cannabis more potent now find themselves at the mercy of a legal markets and dispensaries whose product owes so much to them. I found myself sympathizing with the growers far more than I ever thought I could. A storied history that foretells the future This is a very well-written story of how marijuana became a multi-billion dollar international "industry" operating outside of the usual channels of governments and businesses. It's amazing to read how an underground network of loosely associated enthusiasts created varieties of a famously illegal plant capable of producing over 20-percent dry weight of a single bioactive molecule (THC). Usual extractions of medicines derived from plants are on the order of a fraction of one-percent. Medical applications of the myriad of cannabinoids in marijuana, such as THC, CBD, and CBG, are yet to be fully realized, yet amateur growers are largely responsible for this incredible feat. When governments come to their collective senses and allow serious research on medical applications, hundreds of varieties with various concentrations and combinations of medicinal cannabinoids will already be here and available to all.

Envy Up, Scorn Down Audiobook by Susan T Fiske

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Susan T Fiske) — Fri, 30 Aug 2013 18:43:18 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/361/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Envy Up, Scorn Down Subtitle: How Status Divides Us Author: Susan T Fiske Narrator: Caroline Miller Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 20 mins Language: English Release date: 08-30-13 Publisher: University Press Audiobooks Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: Nonfiction, Social Sciences Publisher's Summary: An insightful examination of why we compare ourselves to those above and below us. The United States was founded on the principle of equal opportunity for all, and this ethos continues to inform the nation's collective identity. In reality, however, absolute equality is elusive. The gap between rich and poor has widened in recent decades, and the United States has the highest level of economic inequality of any developed country. Social class and other differences in status reverberate throughout American life, and prejudice based on another's perceived status persists among individuals and groups. In Envy Up, Scorn Down, noted social psychologist Susan Fiske examines the psychological underpinnings of interpersonal and intergroup comparisons, exploring why we compare ourselves to those both above and below us and analyzing the social consequences of such comparisons in day-to-day life. What motivates individuals, groups, and cultures to envy the status of some and scorn the status of others? Who experiences envy and scorn most? Envy Up, Scorn Down marshals a wealth of recent psychological studies as well as findings based on years of Fiske's own research to address such questions. She shows that both envy and scorn have distinctive biological, emotional, cognitive, and behavioral characteristics. And though we are all "wired" for comparison, some individuals are more vulnerable to these motives than others. Members Reviews: A book that everyone can benefit from reading. A lot of our dissatisfaction in life has to do with our comparisons with others. Because the subject matter is timeless it will be constantly revisited. The value of this contribution in particular comes from the oft ignored analysis of scorn/disgust, and how hard it is to get out of that stigmatizing label. The other benefit of this book is how we can see the stereotypes and the direction we have to move to become admired, and how to stay away from scorn/disgust. The best way to read this book is to slow down and ponder how envy and scorn had played out in your life. Then look at the missed opportunities to affirm relationships and try to do differently. As difficult and uncomfortable a subject envy is, it may be the most important to invest your time into. We put time into success, but are we really prepared for others' reactions when we achieve it? Five Stars Great book, timely delivery. I was hoping for more specifics on brain function, ... I was hoping for more specifics on brain function, but that perhaps is asking too much of a mass-distribution book.

Fast Forward Audiobook by Melanne Verveer, Kim K. Azzarelli, Hillary Rodham Clinton - foreword

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Melanne Verveer) — Tue, 06 Oct 2015 02:54:58 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/361/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Fast Forward Subtitle: How Women Can Achieve Power and Purpose Author: Melanne Verveer, Kim K. Azzarelli, Hillary Rodham Clinton - foreword Narrator: Coleen Marlo Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 2 mins Language: English Release date: 10-06-15 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: Nonfiction, Social Sciences Publisher's Summary: Learn how some of the world's most powerful women are using their growing economic power to create success and meaning in their lives while building a better world. Sheryl Sandberg's Lean In ignited a conversation about women and their careers, and resonated with millions of readers. Fast Forward, by two women leaders with experience and access throughout corporate America and around the world, takes the next step. Through interviews with a network of over fifty trailblazing women, it shows women how to accelerate their growing economic power and combine it with purpose to create success and meaning in their lives while building a better world. "Fast Forward shows us how leaders at every level can use their power and purpose to help more and more women achieve their dreams for a better life." - Hillary Rodham Clinton Members Reviews: Must read for all women I'm a young male who is pretty open minded about including women and matters of a quality but A lot of the topics revealed any qualities that women face on a daily basis that I was aware of and I'm noticing more and more in my daily life

Ecosynomics Audiobook by James L Ritchie-Dunham

biacuaduc@gmail.com (James L Ritchie-Dunham) — Tue, 23 Dec 2014 01:43:27 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/361/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Ecosynomics Subtitle: The Science of Abundance Author: James L Ritchie-Dunham Narrator: Scott Bigelow Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 24 mins Language: English Release date: 12-23-14 Publisher: Vibrancy Publishing Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Nonfiction, Social Sciences Publisher's Summary: Motivational speaking has inspired humanity to achieve its greatest accomplishments. Yet motivational speaking does promote some false and even dangerous ideas. Thus this audiobook aims to kick down the false and dangerous ideas - only the virtuous and empowering. This audiobook addresses fundamental questions of the quality of the human experience - the experience you have every day, as you relate to your own self, to others, to groups, to nature, and to spirit. It turns out that there are some very fundamental agreements that we tend to unconsciously accept that have a major influence on our daily experience; agreements that we would not accept if we could see them clearly. In over twenty years of this work, I have found that people tend to change their basic agreements, when they are able to consciously choose them. In Ecosynomics: The Science of Abundance I show you how to see the agreements and how to consciously choose the ones you want. I also show you what we at the Institute for Strategic Clarity have learned with colleagues around the world; that there a tens of thousands of groups of people who have already figured out how to choose energy-enhancing, outcome-improving agreements. I show you that they do this by starting from a very different place than most of us do: they start from an assumption that the world is full of potential, whereas most of us start from an assumption of scarcity. It turns out that this makes all the difference in the world, and in this audiobook I show you why. Members Reviews: It allows me to gain innovative insights by using "well established tools" I read the book several times since I am using it in my role of a university lecturer, company owner, project and campaign designer. Every time I am discovering new aspects in the book and the content allows me to gain new insights in my specific fields of application. Why? Well for sure since I am developing and learning myself. On the other hand because ecosynomics (like economics) is a very well researched meta framework that allows us to use it for different fields... and gain new answers. Just today in the morning I had a conversation with a colleague in the German external cooperation sector. He said: "The interesting piece with the framework of ecosynomics is, it allows me to use my old models (that I am well trained in) and still gain innovative insights that nobody else in my field/ department saw before... since I am using my models with a different underlying paradigm. That allows me to be a better leader." I perceive the book as being written in a very easy stile, still I heard that some colleagues and students say it is quite technical and not so easy to understand. This might be attributed to the fact that the book is heavily based in research data. The case studies are super interesting and I would love to read more. I hope this will be part of a next book. I can highly recommend the book and several of the universities I am im touch with use it for their "basic reading lists". A powerful framework offering insights, tools and processes for personal, organizational and social transformation The Ecosynomics framework as well as the tools and processes summarized in the present book became an essential guidance in my work as psychological consultant and coach. It provided me with a more profound understanding of my work by its naming and framing insights.

Poor Your Soul Audiobook by Mira Ptacin

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Mira Ptacin) — Tue, 12 Jan 2016 16:02:38 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/361/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Poor Your Soul Author: Mira Ptacin Narrator: Kyra Miller Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs Language: English Release date: 01-12-16 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 6 votes Genres: Nonfiction, Social Sciences Publisher's Summary: Guided by the narrative of her mother's tragic loss of a son years earlier, Mira Ptacin confronts an unexpected pregnancy with a child who has no chance of survival outside the womb. At age 28, Mira Ptacin discovered she was pregnant. Though it was unplanned, she soon embraced the pregnancy and became engaged to Andrew, the father. But five months later, an ultrasound revealed birth defects that would give the child no chance of survival outside the womb. Mira was given three options: terminate her pregnancy, induce early delivery, or wait and inevitably miscarry. Her story is woven together with the story of Mira's mother, who immigrated from Poland (also at the age of 28) and adopted a son, Julian, who would die tragically, bringing her a similar, unimaginable grief. A gorgeous, heartfelt first book by an award-winning essayist and Guernica contributor. An earnest and direct discussion of women's reproductive rights from a personal angle rather than a political one. Author has a robust social presence on Facebook and Twitter and has written for The Atlantic, New York Magazine, McSweeney's, Poets & Writers, The Rumpus, and more. Critic Reviews: "Beautiful, beautiful." (Roxane Gay, author of Bad Feminist) "I defy anyone to read this and still believe pols have any right involving themselves in women's reproductive lives." (Martha Plimpton, Emmy and Tony-nominated actress and pro-choice activist) "Vivacity of spirit, pungency and accuracy of observation, and a sharp, disabused, but nevertheless empathetic consciousness permeate her pages. Mira Ptacin soothes us, but she also, always, surprises." (Vijay Seshadri, winner of the 2014 Pulitzer Prize in poetry) Members Reviews: Beautiful and moving A touching memoir, interlaced with just the right amount of humor. I will be buying copies for some of my closest girlfriends and family members.

Making the News Popular Audiobook by Anthony M. Nadler

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Anthony M. Nadler) — Thu, 04 Jan 2018 13:20:27 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/361/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Making the News Popular Subtitle: Mobilizing US News Audiences Author: Anthony M. Nadler Narrator: Robert J. Eckrich Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 38 mins Language: English Release date: 01-04-18 Publisher: University Press Audiobooks Genres: Nonfiction, Social Sciences Publisher's Summary: The professional judgment of gatekeepers defined the American news agenda for decades. Making the News Popular examines how subsequent events brought on a post-professional period that opened the door for imagining that consumer preferences should drive news production - and unleashed both crisis and opportunity on journalistic institutions. Anthony Nadler charts a paradigm shift, from market research's reach into the editorial suite in the 1970s through contemporary experiments in collaborative filtering and social news sites like Reddit and Digg. As Nadler shows, the transition was and is a rocky one. It also goes back much further than many experts suppose. Idealized visions of demand-driven news face obstacles with each iteration. Furthermore, the post-professional philosophy fails to recognize how organizations mobilize interest in news and public life. Nadler argues that this civic function of news organizations has been neglected in debates on the future of journalism. Only with a critical grasp of news outlets' role in stirring broad interest in democratic life, he says, might journalism's digital crisis push us towards building a more robust and democratic news media. The book is published by University of Illinois Press. Critic Reviews: "This important book offers a penetrating and original analysis of how news audiences are mobilized...path-breaking contribution to media studies and journalism history...." (Victor Pickard, author of America's Battle for Media Democracy) "An illuminating, challenging, and highly readable account." (Kathy Roberts Forde, author of Literary Journalism on Trial: Masson v. New Yorker and the First Amendment)

The End of Heaven Audiobook by Sidney Dekker

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Sidney Dekker) — Tue, 12 Dec 2017 09:03:05 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/361/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The End of Heaven Subtitle: Disaster and Suffering in a Scientific Age Author: Sidney Dekker Narrator: Sidney Dekker Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 36 mins Language: English Release date: 12-12-17 Publisher: Sidney Dekker Genres: Nonfiction, Social Sciences Publisher's Summary: In this deeply personal audiobook, Sidney Dekker narrates his own experiences with disaster and suffering, and in the process, he examines a largely unexplored dilemma. Our scientific age has equipped us ever better to explain why things go wrong. But this increasing sophistication actually makes it harder to explain why we suffer. Accidents and disasters have become technical problems without inherent purpose. When told of a disaster, we easily feel lost in the steely emptiness of technical languages of engineering or medicine. Or in our drive to pinpoint the source of suffering, we succumb to the hunt for a scapegoat, possibly inflicting even greater suffering on others around us. How can we satisfactorily deal with suffering when the disaster that caused it is no more than the dispassionate sum of utterly mundane, imperfect human decisions and technical failures? Broad in its historical sweep and ambition, The End of Heaven is as rich as it is moving.

No More Work Audiobook by James Livingston

biacuaduc@gmail.com (James Livingston) — Mon, 03 Oct 2016 17:36:53 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/361/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: No More Work Subtitle: Why Full Employment Is a Bad Idea Author: James Livingston Narrator: Grover Gardner Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 16 mins Language: English Release date: 10-03-16 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 33 votes Genres: Nonfiction, Social Sciences Publisher's Summary: For centuries we've believed that work was where you learned discipline, initiative, honesty, self-reliance - in a word, character. A job was also, and not incidentally, the source of your income: if you didn't work, you didn't eat, or else you were stealing from someone. If only you worked hard, you could earn your way and maybe even make something of yourself. In recent decades, through everyday experience, these beliefs have proven spectacularly false. In this book, James Livingston explains how and why Americans still cling to work as a solution rather than a problem - why it is that both liberals and conservatives announce that "full employment" is their goal when job creation is no longer a feasible solution for any problem, moral or economic. The result is a witty, stirring denunciation of the ways we think about why we labor, exhorting us to imagine a new way of finding meaning, character, and sustenance beyond our workaday world - and showing us that we can afford to leave that world behind. Members Reviews: Could've used another draft The arguments proposed in this book are compelling, but it reads like a draft, not a finished work. His definition of "work" seems to morph throughout the book, and some of his arguments aren't fleshed out enough. Still worth a read. A much-needed counterbalance to current thinking A fun, provocative, and--ultimately--convincing case. Jobs are becoming less remunerative and fulfilling. Livingston explains why we should stop obsessing over them and focus on what we enjoy. Can we get workaholic politicians to listen?

The Chain Audiobook by Ted Genoways

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Ted Genoways) — Tue, 11 Nov 2014 20:00:21 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/361/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Chain Subtitle: Farm, Factory, and the Fate of Our Food Author: Ted Genoways Narrator: Michael Kramer Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 29 mins Language: English Release date: 11-11-14 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 18 votes Genres: Nonfiction, Social Sciences Publisher's Summary: On the production line in American packinghouses, there is one cardinal rule: the chain never slows. Under pressure to increase supply, the supervisors of meat-processing plants have routinely accelerated the pace of conveyors, leading to inhumane conditions, increased accidents, and food of questionable and often dangerous quality. In The Chain, acclaimed journalist Ted Genoways uses the story of Hormel Foods and its most famous product, Spam, to probe the state of the meatpacking industry. Interviewing scores of line workers, union leaders, hog farmers, and local politicians and activists, Genoways reveals an industry pushed to its breaking point. Along the way, he exposes alarming new trends: sick or permanently disabled workers, abused animals, water and soil pollution, and mounting conflict between small towns and immigrant labor. Critic Reviews: "An exhaustive examination of this industry. . . . [Listeners] curious about meatpacking and agriculture as well as the social, economic, and environmental impacts of the food industry will find Genoways's nonfiction debut a valuable and stimulating read." (Library Journal ) Members Reviews: Good and informative but not easy This was enjoyable to me. My wife couldn't listen to the talk of the packing plants.

Still Searching for Pipe Dreams Audiobook by Rick Newcombe

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Rick Newcombe) — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 05:28:14 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/361/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Still Searching for Pipe Dreams Author: Rick Newcombe Narrator: Rick Newcombe Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 16 mins Language: English Release date: 02-21-13 Publisher: Sumner Books Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 21 votes Genres: Nonfiction, Social Sciences Publisher's Summary: Still Searching for Pipe Dreams is the second in a series following Rick Newcombe's first book, the best-selling In Search of Pipe Dreams. Why would anyone still smoke a pipe in the 21st century when all forms of smoking are being banned around the world? Why are so many young people drawn to pipe collecting and artistic pipemaking with such intensity and passion? And why are pipe shows suddenly sold out, with waiting lists for tables? These young pipe enthusiasts are from America, Germany, Russia, Japan, China, Italy, Denmark and all over the world. Unlike mass-marketed cigarettes, pipe smoking has a rich tradition that goes back many centuries, and the author predicts it is the only form of smoking that will last many centuries into the future. He contends that moderate pipe smoking, without inhaling, promotes relaxation and clear thinking, and it serves as an ideal antidote to stress that is much safer than the tranquilizers that are so freely dispensed today. Unlike cigar and cigarette smokers, pipe collectors actually save their pipes. They clean and polish them and put them in racks or display cabinets. If they are broken, they have them repaired. Most pipe smokers remember when they bought each pipe in their collection, and every time they take a pipe out, it is a reminder of the past, to be enjoyed in the present, for many years into the future. This book also is inspiring because of Rick Newcombe's enthusiasm and optimism, which shine through in every chapter and make it a fast-paced and enjoyable listen. Members Reviews: Passion for pipe collecting and smoking What made the experience of listening to Still Searching for Pipe Dreams the most enjoyable? Having both read it in paper and listened to it, the discussions with the author at the end of each chapter really stood out as the high points for me. The book itself is highly readable. Mr. Newcombe's style is eloquent without being stuffy, yet conversational without being overly familiar. He strikes a nice balance, something that is difficult to do in such an obviously personal work. What other book might you compare Still Searching for Pipe Dreams to and why? Aside from the book to which this is something of a sequel, _In Search of Pipe Dreams_, there's nothing really out there like it. Other books about pipes discuss esoteric aspects of the craft or tobacco production or what have you, but this is quite different. In many respects, it's a book about life well lived as much as it is about pipe smoking. Pipe smoking is so different from other forms of tobacco consumption; its cultural component is deeply rooted in the ritual and camaraderie associated with it. The book is more about that culture than it is about pipes. What does Rick Newcombe bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book? It's always nice when authors read their own works (especially when they do it well and Mr. Newcombe definitely does well). One writes about 'hearing the voice of the author' in a non-literal sense when reading; it's quite special to actually hear the voice of the author reading his own work. A new AND another dimension. A new AND another dimension to an already passionate experience! This way of reading (hearing) the book, make it even more special! It makes it even more in depth, touchable, ...

Eating for England Audiobook by Nigel Slater

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Nigel Slater) — Tue, 09 Oct 2007 08:34:44 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/361/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Eating for England Subtitle: The Delights and Eccentricities of the British at Table Author: Nigel Slater Narrator: Nigel Slater Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 24 mins Language: English Release date: 10-09-07 Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Limited Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 39 votes Genres: Nonfiction, Social Sciences Publisher's Summary: Eating for England is an entertaining, detailed, and somewhat tongue-in-cheek observation of the British and their food, their cooking, their eating, and how they behave in restaurants, with chapters on, amongst other things, dinner parties, funeral teas, Indian restaurants, dieting, and eating while under the influence. Written in Nigel Slater's trademark readable style, Eating for England highlights our idiosyncratic attitude towards the fine art of dining. Members Reviews: A Must-Hear! I will never read a Nigel Slater book, now that I have heard two! Not all books are well-served by being spoken, but this one - with its brief, self-contained food essays - is very enjoyable as one races around the track or (even more so) walks to the local deli. Slater's dry sardonic wit (a perfect example is his deconstruction of the trifle) is amplified when the author delightfully reads his own work. Delicious Not as enjoyable as his previous book Toast - but just because Toast told a story - this is just collection of food essays. They are well written and entertainig - will make you want to run out to an import food store and try a few new items - as I did. Start with Toast though. Toast will help you understand how Nigel came to be. English biscuits enumerated Oh dear, I do like Nigel Slater: his previous books on Audible have been good reads (Toast, among them), and he reads them himself, which is always charming. The problem with this volume is that many of the products mentioned in his chapters have not made it across the water---or at least not to the U.S.---so fairly often you really don't know what he's talking about. On the other hand, if you are an English biscuit aficionado, you'll find the book delightful and should buy it immediately. And Scotland, Wales and Ireland ............ Nigel Slater is a greedy guts. There can't be any British foods, sweet or savoury; gourmet or junk; trendy or long forgotten, that he hasn't eaten and (mostly) loved. Here he gives little chapters to all, from faggots to Abbey Crunch biscuits, poached salmon to sherbert lemons, and all the varied occasions on which they might be eaten. In his wise, witty and often waspish style, he delivers an amazingly history of British eating habits over the past 50 years or so. It is very entertaining and nostalgic, and you will soon be scouring the supermarket shelves for some long forgotten treat! Makes me think English food really is bad Working abroad Im often asked about British food. And why it's 'so bad'. So I bought this book looking for some good things to say about English food. Unfortunately I chose the wrong book to do that. There are two main problems with this book for me. First, it feels like an apology for English food. After listening to an anecdote about the ritual of unwrapping a chocolate biscuit to get to the treasure inside, were told that the biscuit itself doesnt taste great and its only really eaten for nostalgic reasons. When the topic turns to the Sunday roast, I become more confident that we'll hear about good English food. But no, were told that brussels sprouts smell like fart. OK, maybe they do, but Im looking for a more positive angle! I gave up hope when it was announced that toast is Britains offering to the gastronomic world.

A Macat Analysis of Leon Festinger's A Theory of Cognitive Dissonance Audiobook

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Camille Morvan) — Thu, 30 Jun 2016 16:35:47 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/361/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Macat Analysis of Leon Festinger's A Theory of Cognitive Dissonance Author: Camille Morvan, Alexander J. O'Connor Narrator: Macat.com Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 38 mins Language: English Release date: 06-30-16 Publisher: Macat International Limited. Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: Nonfiction, Social Sciences Publisher's Summary: Why do we want to justify our decisions, even if they appear to be irrational? The answer lies in cognitive dissonance, the mental discomfort we experience when we hold two contradictory beliefs at the same time. In A Theory of Cognitive Dissonance, first published in 1957, American social psychologist Leon Festinger investigates the problem. In what another social psychologist, Bertram Gawronski, has called "arguably one of the most influential theories in the history of social psychology", Festinger puts forward the idea that we have developed mechanisms to try to deal with the stress brought on by cognitive dissonance. So we change an existing attitude, alter its relative importance, or add new ones to create logic in our choices. This can explain the way we rationalize a decision after it's been made or why we justify our actions after the event, even if we were forced into them. Research on dissonance has been very important in encouraging sociable behavior, promoting healthy habits, and reducing prejudice.

Why Teach? Audiobook by Mark Edmundson

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Mark Edmundson) — Mon, 25 Nov 2013 16:26:40 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/361/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Why Teach? Subtitle: In Defense of a Real Education Author: Mark Edmundson Narrator: Jones Allen Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 51 mins Language: English Release date: 11-25-13 Publisher: Audible Studios for Bloomsbury Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 13 votes Genres: Nonfiction, Social Sciences Publisher's Summary: We rarely discuss college anymore without bringing up its exorbitant price tag. Is there an education bubble? Is a bachelor's degree worth the investment? If you didn't know better, you'd think universities were only available to us on the stock market. What ever happened to the actual human souls who do the teaching and learning these institutions are rumored to promote? Mark Edmundson, a renowned professor of English at the University of Virginia, has considered the personal meaning of education his whole career. His prose, exacting yet expansive, tough-minded yet optimistic, is that rare breed that reminds us that reading matters after all. He has been writing on this important subject for decades, sometimes in book form and other times in essays that have run in places like Harper's, the New York Times, and the Chronicle of Higher Education. Here, Edmundson's writings on the subject are collected and eloquently narrated - including several essays that are new and unpublished elsewhere. What they show, collectively, is that higher learning is not some staid old notion but necessary medicine for our troubled modern selves. Edmundson enlivens his topic, putting parents back in the classrooms perhaps inhabited by their children. His carefully chosen words are filled with the wisdom and inspiration that make learning possible. This audiobook is a must-listen for any teacher, or student, and a refreshing reminder to parents. Members Reviews: This should really be titled, "Why Learn?" This should really be titled, "Why Learn?" as it is a testament to the need to develop minds for the continuation of American society. Sounds lofty but when you read the book, you'll understand that our society is really what's at stake. I am in the process of helping my son look for a university to continue his education -- problem is, all over the country I hear that the reason I should send my child to college is so that he may get a job afterward. One after another they gloat over their percentage of after college placement. I'm a realist, I don't want my son to starve, but I also want to know that the reason he's employable is that his education prepared him to think analytically, to write exquisitely, to delve into subject areas to which he's not been previously exposed -- to think! Now that would be something in which I'd be willing to invest! Why learn? Mark Edmundson will spark or renew your thinking on education with this book. Those who can, do; those who think and care, teach...sometimes. I enjoyed Edmundson's Why Read, so I picked this up. That it pertained directly to my profession was also important, but I was a bit disappointed in the collection of platitudes and cliches that much of this book contains. Then, again, it is a great challenge to discuss this topic without falling back onto platitudes and cliches, and Edmundson occasionally comes up with some good points about teaching and why one enters this career. Much of the problem seems to be that society, in general, does not have a high regard for teachers (professors are in another category, which can be better or worse!).

Afterwar Audiobook by Nancy Sherman

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Nancy Sherman) — Tue, 01 Sep 2015 00:60:43 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/361/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Afterwar Subtitle: Healing the Moral Wounds of Our Soldiers Author: Nancy Sherman Narrator: Suzanne Toren Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 54 mins Language: English Release date: 09-01-15 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 8 votes Genres: Nonfiction, Social Sciences Publisher's Summary: Movies like American Sniper and The Hurt Locker hint at the inner scars our soldiers incur during service in a war zone. The moral dimensions of their psychological injuries - guilt, shame, feeling responsible for doing wrong or being wronged - elude conventional treatment. Georgetown philosophy professor Nancy Sherman turns her focus to these moral injuries in Afterwar. She argues that psychology and medicine alone are inadequate to help with many of the most painful questions veterans are bringing home from war. Trained in both ancient ethics and psychoanalysis, and with 20 years of experience working with the military, Sherman draws on in-depth interviews with servicemen and women to paint a richly textured and compassionate picture of the moral and psychological aftermath of America's longest wars. She explores how veterans can go about reawakening their feelings without becoming retraumatized; how they can replace resentment with trust; and the changes that need to be made in order for this to happen - by military courts, VA hospitals, and the civilians who have been shielded from the heaviest burdens of war. More than two million soldiers are currently returning home from war, the greatest number since Vietnam. Facing an increase in suicides and post-traumatic stress, the military has embraced measures such as resilience training and positive psychology to heal mind as well as body. Sherman argues that some psychological wounds of war need a kind of healing through moral understanding that is the special province of philosophical engagement and listening. Members Reviews: Thought provoking This book makes me want to go back and reread the different psychotherapy books that I read during my training. Although it is difficult at times to understand. Once you go through things more than once and study them you see that shes a remarkable teacher.

Obsessive Compulsive Personality Disorder: The Ultimate Guide to Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Clayton Geoffreys) — Fri, 24 Jul 2015 01:27:41 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/361/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Obsessive Compulsive Personality Disorder: The Ultimate Guide to Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention Author: Clayton Geoffreys Narrator: Darren Marlar Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 1 min Language: English Release date: 07-24-15 Publisher: Calvintir Books, LLC Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Nonfiction, Social Sciences Publisher's Summary: In Obsessive Compulsive Personality Disorder: The Ultimate Guide to Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention, you'll learn about obsessive compulsive personality disorder and how it can impact a person's life. This book covers a variety of topics, such as the subtypes of obsessive compulsive personality disorder, symptoms of the disorder, as well as how to overcome it. If you are looking for a book to better understand how to identify the causes of obsessive compulsive personality disorder, we will explore it in this short book. After learning about the causes of OCPD, we'll dig deep into treatment methods and different types of therapy that are available for those suffering from obsessive compulsive personality disorder symptoms. Members Reviews: Decent summary, but sorely lacking in substance and depth. Psychiatry resident here. The book is adequate if you want to make the diagnosis based on dsm procedures, but my concern is a painful lack of underlying theoretical structure in this book. It reads like a bit of a cookbook, without a lot of supporting details. There are no case examples. There are no proposed theoretical underpinnings, aside from "the person with ocpd is uncomfortable with disorder, and may have had a lot of responsibility heaped upon them as a child. They experience great anxiety when faced with disorder or pressure to compromise their standards, which are often unrealistic and perfectionistic. They might benefit from brief therapy, but this too is unlikely, because they are stubborn." If this synopsis appears satisfying, then look no further. For practitioners interested in a deeper understanding of the disorder, with intent to treat the underlying pathology, consider looking elsewhere. As an aside, there are also a handful of typos in this very short book. An Excellent Primer on OCPD! Mr. Clayton Geoffreys has composed an excellent primer on OCPD for the beginner who is just learning about this mental illness. He presents a combination of scientific findings by acclaimed mental health professionals/researchers (citing Millon, Cloniger, and Beck), well-known to those of us who specialize in OCPD, and the psychological frameworks of understanding developed by these men. He, also, presents numerous helpful examples which clearly illustrate how and why the OCPD person behaves as he or she does. Further, Mr. Geoffrey discusses the overbearing role obsessive-compulsive people have adopted to âenforceâ their views and desired way of doing things upon others. Much more description of OCPDâs hallmark characteristics is covered in this 69-page educational piece, as it presents an interesting, easy-to-understand, and well-written overview of this personality disorder topic. A worthwhile starting point in oneâs endeavor to learn the basics of this disorder, and how it may be, as the author states, successfully âmanagedâ so that a person may live an enjoyable, satisfying life in spite of OCPDâs challenges. Thank you, Mr. Geoffreys, a work well-done! Sincerely, Mack W.

The Impulse Factor Audiobook by Nick Tasler

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Nick Tasler) — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 09:06:06 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/361/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Impulse Factor Subtitle: The Hidden Force Behind the Choices We Make Author: Nick Tasler Narrator: Buck Schirner Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 8 mins Language: English Release date: 11-25-08 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 18 votes Genres: Nonfiction, Social Sciences Publisher's Summary: Nick Tasler, research and development director for cutting-edge think tank TalentSmart, turns conventional wisdom on its head by explaining that there are actually two factors that determine whether an individual will be impulsive or cautious. The first is genetic and depends largely on the presence of the novelty-seeking gene - a genetic mutation that encourages risky behavior. The second is Tasler's theory of Conditional Impulsivity, in which the gravity of a particular situation can trigger unusually risky responses from a catious person. By combining global research with real-world examples of extreme decision-making, Tasler teaches us how to thrive when faced with difficult choices. More than just an audiobook, The Impulse Factor provides a clear understanding of why we make the choices we do - and the tools to turn those decisions into something great. Members Reviews: Not Good Some good ideas are not enough to overcome the poor writing and sometimes fuzzy logic of the Impulse Factor. Some thing I took away from the book are that 1 in 4 of us seem to carry the "novelty gene" - and that impulsive behavior can be extremely functional if harnessed in the right direction. Impulsive people can go far at work and have a significant impact on culture and business, where risk managing folks (like myself) are likely to act impulsively out of fear. I liked the connections to the social psychology and behavioral economics research (two of the main themes in my reading), although the tedious prose made this book work to get through. Could use some help from Malcom Gladwell This is not easy to follow and does not capture the interest of the reader.

Singularity and Nightmares Audiobook by David Brin

biacuaduc@gmail.com (David Brin) — Wed, 07 Sep 2016 07:16:26 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/361/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Singularity and Nightmares Author: David Brin Narrator: David Brin Format: Unabridged Length: 59 mins Language: English Release date: 09-07-16 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 7 votes Genres: Nonfiction, Social Sciences Publisher's Summary: Technology has given average humans far more health and wealth and freedom of action than ever. New gifts spill forth at an accelerating pace as the sheer amount that we know rockets beyond our ability to process. This acceleration has some pondering a looming singularity - an approaching time of transition, spurred in part by new kinds of artificial intelligence - that could make the year 2050 as strange to us as a cave dweller would find our modern cities. Are these extrapolations well based? Or are there trends that promise to slow down progress, even stop it? And are there coping mechanisms that will keep us agile if it happens?

A Macat Analysis of Arjun Appadurai's Modernity at Large: Cultural Dimensions of Globalization

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Amy Young Evrard) — Fri, 22 Jul 2016 12:44:01 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/361/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Macat Analysis of Arjun Appadurai's Modernity at Large: Cultural Dimensions of Globalization Author: Amy Young Evrard Narrator: Macat.com Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 32 mins Language: English Release date: 07-22-16 Publisher: Macat International Limited. Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Nonfiction, Social Sciences Publisher's Summary: Published in 1996, Arjun Appadurai's Modernity at Large is an edited collection of earlier essays that had already made the Indian-born anthropologist an influential figure in his field of cultural anthropology. Appadurai here presents a theory of globalization, and suggests ways that other researchers can follow up on his ideas. Many of them continue to do so. For anthropologists, the book offered new ways of thinking about how communities are affected by globalization. For other social scientists, its theories about the importance of culture and identity in a globalized world inspired new directions in studying the present. Modernity at Large challenges the idea that globalization inevitably leads to everywhere becoming the same: Appadurai argues that it also produces new and different ways of life. Overall, Modernity at Large has secured Appadurai's place as a leading voice in academic discussions of what globalization means and how it works.

The Spiral Notebook Audiobook by Stephen Singular, Joyce Singular

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Stephen Singular) — Tue, 09 Jun 2015 11:09:23 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/361/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Spiral Notebook Subtitle: The Aurora Theater Shooter and the Epidemic of Mass Violence Committed by American Youth Author: Stephen Singular, Joyce Singular Narrator: Tom Taylorson Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 37 mins Language: English Release date: 06-09-15 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 10 votes Genres: Nonfiction, Social Sciences Publisher's Summary: On July 20, 2012, 12 people were killed and 70 wounded at a mass shooting in a movie theater in Colorado. In 1999, 12 kids and one teacher at Columbine High School were murdered by two students. In 2012, 20 children and seven adults were killed at Sandy Hook Elementary. Thirty-two were killed at Virginia Tech. Twelve killed at the Washington Navy Yard. In May 2014, after posting a YouTube video of "retribution" and lamenting a life of "loneliness, rejection, and unfulfilled desires," a lone gunman killed six and wounded seven in Isla Vista. All of these acts of violence were committed by young men between the ages of 18 and 30. Mass violence committed by young people is now an epidemic. In the first 14 school days of 2014, there were seven school shootings, compared to 28 school shootings in all of 2013. The reasons behind this escalating violence and the cultural forces that have impugned a generation is the subject of this important new book. New York Times best-selling author Stephen Singular has often examined violence in America in his critically acclaimed books. Here he has teamed with his wife, Joyce, for their most important work yet - one that investigates why America keeps producing twentysomething mass killers. Their reporting has produced the most comprehensive look at the Aurora shooting yet and draws upon the one group left out of the discussion of violence in America: the twentysomethings themselves. While following the legal proceedings in the Aurora shooting, The Spiral Notebook is full of interviews with Generation Z, a group dogged by big pharma and antidepressants and ADHD drugs, by a doomsday/apocalyptic mentality present since birth, and by an entertainment industry that has turned violence into parlor games. Provocative and eye opening, The Spiral Notebook is a glimpse into the forces that are shaping the future of American youth, an entire generation bathed in the violence committed by their peers. Members Reviews: So Silly and misinformed This book was almost frustrating to get through. Not helpful to the debate at all. Misinformation such as these shootings are a new occurrence, suggestions that violent video games may have some role to play, and anecdotes from "twenty somethings the adults don't listen too enough!" make this vapid, insulting, and downright dangerous for those trying to understand these problems in today's society.

Full Upright and Locked Position Audiobook by Mark Gerchick

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Mark Gerchick) — Wed, 07 Aug 2013 02:31:30 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/361/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Full Upright and Locked Position Subtitle: Not-So-Comfortable Truths About Air Travel Today Author: Mark Gerchick Narrator: Michael Butler Murray Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 25 mins Language: English Release date: 08-07-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 49 votes Genres: Nonfiction, Social Sciences Publisher's Summary: "Sit back, relax, and enjoy the flight," our pilots still intone. But who are they kidding? In Full Upright and Locked Position, former FAA chief counsel and senior aviation policy official Mark Gerchick unravels the unseen forces and little-known facts that have reshaped our air travel experience since September 11, 2001. With wry humor and unique insight, Gerchick takes us past the jargon, technicalities, and all-is-well platitudes to expose the new normal of air travel: from the packed planes and myriad hassles of everyday flying to the alchemy of air fares, the airlines' endless nickel-and-diming, and the elusive hope of escape from steerage. We find out what pilots do in the cockpit, what's really worth worrying about when it comes to airline safety, and why we get sick on planes. Meanwhile, Gerchick ponders the jarring disconnect between our quaint expectations of "service with a smile" and the grim reality of cramped seats, no-free-lunch, and "watch-yer-knees. "With sympathy for both fliers and airlines, Gerchick shows how the new "business-all-business" airline industry has finally learned to make money, even in the face of crushing fuel costs, and get millions of travelers where they're going every day safely and quickly. From his singular vantage point as former aviation regulator and policymaker, Gerchick gives us a straightforward insider's view of how hard it is for government to improve the traveler's lot by explaining the vagaries of consumer protection rules as well as the political realities and the economic forces at work. While Gerchick offers reasons to hope for a better future in air travel, he presents an unvarnished look at what we can expect - good and bad - when we take to the skies. Some of it will reassure you, some will make you cringe, but all will open your eyes to what it means to fly today. Members Reviews: The Genesis of why air travel is war these days Any additional comments? This presents a good amount of detail of how air travel got to where it is today and how air travel started, FINALLY, making a profit. Some facts the author has are incorrect and fail to the true air travel pro ears but it still gets an A grade in factual content. If you travel regularly, this is a must-read/listen. Never boring or short on information. Solid all around. Too negative. What aspect of Michael Butler Murrays performance would you have changed? The book in my opinion is a downer. We all know air travel is stressful and can be difficult but it seemed to just stay in that realm the entire way through. Honestly it might be different if it was read from another narrator, I can't really say but from the beginning it's just a downer. There were some interesting things about pilots and aircraft procedures midway through the book but overall, it just wasn't for me. You didnt love this book...

Man Up Audiobook by Jack Urwin

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Jack Urwin) — Wed, 01 Jun 2016 06:47:45 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/361/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Man Up Subtitle: Surviving Modern Masculinity Author: Jack Urwin Narrator: Jack Hawkins Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 48 mins Language: English Release date: 06-01-16 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 12 votes Genres: Nonfiction, Social Sciences Publisher's Summary: Jack Urwin's father died just before Jack turned 10. Being male, he never really learned to talk about this with any kind of sincerity. His grief stayed with him through his teens, slowly becoming depression. Now 24 and a journalist whose recent Vice article, A Stiff Upper Lip Is Killing British Men - described as 'fabulous' by Irvine Welsh - became a viral sensation, Urwin explores what it means to be a man now. He traces crises of masculinity from our grandfathers' inability to deal with the horrors of war to the mob mentality of football terraces or Fight Club and the disturbing rise of mental health problems among men today. Smart, funny and friendly, but with a wisdom that belies the author's age, Man Up is the start of an essential conversation for men, exploring why we have perpetuated the myth of masculinity - and how we can challenge it and change it. Members Reviews: This Book Matters Simply strives for a better world. A must read for a man or in fact, and more appropriately, a must read for everyone. Carefully written and perhaps uniquely unbiased, Hawkins walks you through some shocking truths of the subject and its affect on mental wellbeing across modern environments. Also, you can enjoy very well placed cursing. Interesting / Well Written, but.. I thought the book flowed well and was easy to listen to, I certainly did not struggle to finish, or get lost at any point. While I thought the author made some interesting points and I was fascinated to hear the real life stories, I personally found myself in disagreement with many of his main points. Written from a very left wing, liberal, feminist and gender neutral perspective. I certainly picked up some useful insights into how unintentionally we can all be fueling discrimination. I disagree with his closing statement, and theme throughout that 'masculinity is not the opposite of femininity' as my personal view is that while men and women should absolutely be equals, we can also celebrate our differences in a healthy and productive way. The crisis is with capitalism If you could sum up Man Up in three words, what would they be? leftward honest plea Who was your favorite character and why? I would like to side with the author and say it was nurture however there is mounting evidence that nature plays a bigger part than we would like . The universalities point to more nature and Margaret Mead has been found to have misrepresented the male role . However i think the author is correct that all stand to benefit from men having more flexible roles .It is also crucial going into the future that men can see the benefits to themselves of womens rights and equality mens support for this and therefore a better society is critical .The author states it can't go back the author is wrong it can and in other countries has done .The book raises many very valid points the media encouragement of toxic masculinity does all down and stereotyping of youngs boys into rigid roles very young does great damage . What does Jack Hawkins bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you had only read the book? The narration is excellent and makes the book obtainable quickly easy to listen to and conveying outrage and humour to the listener Did you have an emotional reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry? it is funny in places and hard hitting in others .

Summary, Analysis & Review of Malcolm Gladwell's David and Goliath by Instaread Audiobook

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Instaread) — Fri, 02 Dec 2016 17:18:58 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/361/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Summary, Analysis & Review of Malcolm Gladwell's David and Goliath by Instaread Author: Instaread Narrator: Sam Scholl Format: Unabridged Length: 26 mins Language: English Release date: 12-02-16 Publisher: Instaread Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Nonfiction, Social Sciences Publisher's Summary: Malcolm Gladwell's David and Goliath: Underdogs, Misfits, and the Art of Battling Giants is a book about perceived disadvantage. People with few resources or certain disadvantages may seem weak and unlikely to win. However, in many cases, the same factors that make underdogs seem weak gives them built-in advantages. Underdogs are much more likely to win than people think. In the biblical battle between David and the giant Goliath, David won because he refused to play by the rules of the powerful. He used a deadly sling rather than engaging in honorable hand-to-hand combat. The weak often feel free to adopt scrappy, unexpected tactics that the powerful disdain. As a result, powerful nations are often defeated by insurgencies. Please note: This is a summary, analysis, and review of the book and not the original book. Members Reviews: Good summary, choppy narration I enjoyed the content, it was very concise and enabled me to absorb the main points of the book quickly. I did feel though that the narration was a bit jerky- sentences seemed to have misplaced emphasis which made it a little difficult to understand. However per one of the key takeaways of the book perhaps overcoming that challenge enabled me to more effectively absorb the material. :)

Shots on the Bridge Audiobook by Ronnie Greene

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Ronnie Greene) — Tue, 18 Aug 2015 02:13:26 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/361/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Shots on the Bridge Subtitle: Police Violence and Cover-up in the Wake of Katrina Author: Ronnie Greene Narrator: Jonathan Yen Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 54 mins Language: English Release date: 08-18-15 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 7 votes Genres: Nonfiction, Social Sciences Publisher's Summary: Six days after Hurricane Katrina's landfall in New Orleans, New Orleans Police Department officers opened fire on residents crossing the Danziger Bridge. When the shooting stopped, a mentally challenged man and a 17-year-old boy were dead, riddled with gunshot wounds. A mother's arm was shot off, her daughter's stomach gouged with a bullet hole, and her husband's head pierced by shrapnel. Her nephew was shot in the neck, jaw, stomach, and hand. All six of the victims, along with two others arrested at the scene, were black and unarmed. Before the blood dried, the shooters and their supervisors had hatched a cover-up. They would plant a gun, invent witnesses, and charge two of their victims with attempted murder. The NOPD hailed all the shooters on the bridge as heroes. Shots on the Bridge explores one of the most dramatic cases of injustice in the last decade. It reveals the fear that gripped the police of a city fallen into anarchy, the circumstances that led desperate survivors to go to the bridge, and the horror that erupted with the gunfire. It dissects the cover-up that nearly buried the truth and the legal maze that, a decade later, leaves the victims still searching for justice. Critic Reviews: "A poignant and skillful examination of a case that adds to the ongoing public debate about corrupt police practices, the militarization of local law enforcement, and convoluted legal decisions." (Kirkus) Members Reviews: MUST READ A riveting account of what really happened on the Danziger Bridge in New Orleans during the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina-and the lies fabricated by the NOPD. Reading this book I felt as if I lived through that day on the bridge and the aftermath, suffered the police lies and cover-up, and the trials. This is a must read book. Harrowing. The author does a good job detailing the facts and keeping his opinions on the sidelines, at least until the final chapter when he calls out Judge Kurt Englehart for some pretty gross judicial activism, which seems like well-warranted criticism.

Old Money Audiobook by Nelson Aldrich

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Nelson Aldrich) — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 03:28:05 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/361/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Old Money Subtitle: The Mythology of Wealth in America Author: Nelson Aldrich Narrator: Robin Bloodworth Format: Unabridged Length: 16 hrs and 34 mins Language: English Release date: 02-06-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 6 votes Genres: Nonfiction, Social Sciences Publisher's Summary: This insider's look at inherited wealth in the United States explores the complex meanings of money and success in American sociey with a new introduction that examinies whether America's privileged class will be willing or able to play a leadership role in the twenty-first century. ©1996, 2012 Tad Crawford (P)2012 Audible, Inc. Editorial Reviews: In Old Money, Nelson Aldrich presents an insider's account of what it means to be born into one of America's wealthiest families. His account of his family's history shows the good, bad, and the ugly of being in society's upper crust. Robin Bloodworth gives a strong performance with his easy pacing and blue-blood diction. He heightens the audiobook's elegant and thoughtful tone. Overall, Aldrich's story is absolutely fascinating and important for anyone who has thought about what it means to be rich in America. Members Reviews: Once you here the forward, it's a total downer What could have made this a 4 or 5-star listening experience for you? I couldn't get past the negativity of the forward. I started listening to all this bragging about who he was and where his family was from and I just went "Ugh!" I really haven't gotten to listen to the point of the story yet because I was so annoyed by the forward of the book What was most disappointing about Nelson Aldrichs story? I was looking for books on the habits of old money, not bragging of old money. You didnt love this book... but did it have any redeeming qualities? Refund me my listening credits, it was a total waste of my goals.

Seven Skeletons Audiobook by Lydia Pyne

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Lydia Pyne) — Tue, 16 Aug 2016 06:14:37 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/361/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Seven Skeletons Subtitle: The Evolution of the World's Most Famous Human Fossils Author: Lydia Pyne Narrator: Randye Kaye Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 49 mins Language: English Release date: 08-16-16 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 12 votes Genres: Nonfiction, Social Sciences Publisher's Summary: Over the last century, the search for human ancestors has spanned four continents and resulted in the discovery of hundreds of fossils. While most of these discoveries live quietly in museums, there are a few that have become world-renowned celebrity personas. In Seven Skeletons, historian of science Lydia Pyne explores how seven such famous fossils of our ancestors have the social cachet they enjoy today. Drawing from archives, museums, and interviews, Pyne builds a cultural history for each celebrity fossil. These seven include the three-foot-tall "hobbit" from Flores, the Neanderthal of La Chapelle, the Taung Child, the Piltdown Man hoax, Peking Man, Australopithecus sediba, and Lucy - all vivid examples of how discoveries of our ancestors have been received, remembered, and immortalized. With wit and insight, Pyne brings to life each fossil: how it is described, put on display, and shared among scientific communities and the broader public. This fascinating, endlessly entertaining book puts the impact of paleoanthropology into new context, a reminder of how our past as a species continues to affect, in astounding ways, our present culture and imagination. Members Reviews: Fascinating social history! This book isn't so much about the evolution on hominids, but the life of the fossils that shed light on our family tree. It gives the history of famous fossils from their discovery to their current status in our society. It's a really fun book, because it presents a side of the fossils we don't often consciously think about. The narration was very good! Get ready to hear the same thing over and over This book wasnt for you, but who do you think might enjoy it more? Not sure. What could Lydia Pyne have done to make this a more enjoyable book for you? She had a good premise, but by the third, fourth... time of hearing it again, I was way past it. There were lots of interesting details in the book, but they were buried by the repetitive nature of the book. How did the narrator detract from the book? I might be unfair to the narrator because I was bored many times during the book. You didnt love this book... but did it have any redeeming qualities? There were lots of interesting facts in the book about the artifacts. If the author had covered more artifacts instead of repeating so much, the book might have been pretty good.

Big Data Audiobook by Timandra Harkness

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Timandra Harkness) — Thu, 02 Jun 2016 17:14:36 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/361/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Big Data Subtitle: Does Size Matter? Author: Timandra Harkness Narrator: Timandra Harkness Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 46 mins Language: English Release date: 06-02-16 Publisher: Audible Studios for Bloomsbury Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 8 votes Genres: Nonfiction, Social Sciences Publisher's Summary: Big data knows where you've been and who your friends are. It knows what you like and what makes you angry. It can predict what you'll buy, where you'll be the victim of crime and when you'll have a heart attack. Big data knows you better than you know yourself, or so it claims. But how well do you know big data? You've probably seen the phrase in newspaper headlines, at work in a marketing meeting, or on a fitness-tracking gadget. But can you understand it without being a Silicon Valley nerd who writes computer programs for fun? Yes. Yes, you can. Timandra Harkness writes comedy, not computer code. The only programmes she makes are on the radio. Starting with the basics - what is data? And what makes it big? - Timandra takes you on a whirlwind tour of how people are using big data today: from science to smart cities, business to politics, self-quantification to the Internet of Things. Finally, she asks the big questions about where it's taking us: is it too big for its boots, or does it think too small? Are you a data point or a human being? Will this book be full of rhetorical questions? No. It also contains puns, asides, unlikely stories, engaging people, inspiring feats and thought-provoking dilemmas, leaving you armed and ready to decide what you think about one of the decade's big ideas: big data. Members Reviews: Intelligent, humorous introduction This is an engaging, informative & highly engaging introduction to Big Data and its myriad applications - from monitoring your partner's whereabouts to predicting crime Harkness also provides a great history of the development of data, ranging from the rise of the census through to its abuse in the name of eugenics (and speculates on some of the contemporary risks of looking to 'the evidence' to solve all political problems Anyone familiar with her Radio 4 programmes (Human Zoo or Futureproofing) or science stand-up will be familiar with Harkness' easy-going delivery and humorous approach to complex subjects, illuminating technical topics without dumbing down & providing plenty of philosophical and critical analysis Highly recommended to anyone trying to grapple with one of the great buzzwords of our time or anyone familiar with topic seeking a more sceptical viewpoint Fabulous read I've often wondered about "big data". What if means, what people are doing with it, what the limitations are. If you're off the same mind then this is a fabulous introduction to a huge topic. I love the author's internal style and it feels almost like you're just having a chat. If that was the intention then it was well placed and succeeded very well. I shall be looking into more about this exciting area. Many thanks. Brilliant Really clear description of something that can be very complex with some fascinating insights into to what big data is and how it effects us all. The best narration I've heard so far! Extremely well read. I wasn't sure about the first couple of chapters but it's great after that. A bit more technical stuff would have been good for me. e.g. on how computers are able to identify patterns/links in big data disappointing Would you try another book written by Timandra Harkness or narrated by Timandra Harkness? I bought this book hoping that I would learn something.

Ametora Audiobook by W. David Marx

biacuaduc@gmail.com (W. David Marx) — Tue, 31 May 2016 05:00:36 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/361/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Ametora Subtitle: How Japan Saved American Style Author: W. David Marx Narrator: Brian Nishii Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 29 mins Language: English Release date: 05-31-16 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 12 votes Genres: Nonfiction, Social Sciences Publisher's Summary: Look closely at any typically "American" article of clothing these days, and you may be surprised to see a Japanese label inside. From high-end denim to oxford button-downs, Japanese designers have taken the classic American look - known as ametora, or "American traditional" - and turned it into a huge business for companies like Uniqlo, Kamakura Shirts, Evisu, and Kapital. This phenomenon is part of a long dialogue between Japanese and American fashion; in fact many of the basic items and traditions of the modern American wardrobe are alive and well today thanks to the stewardship of Japanese consumers and fashion cognoscenti, who ritualized and preserved these American styles during periods when they were out of vogue in their native land. In Ametora, cultural historian W. David Marx traces the Japanese assimilation of American fashion over the past 150 years, showing how Japanese trendsetters and entrepreneurs mimicked, adapted, imported, and ultimately perfected American style, dramatically reshaping not only Japan's culture but also our own in the process. Members Reviews: Great story but terrible narrator. Is there anything you would change about this book? The narrator. What was your reaction to the ending? (No spoilers please!) Weak. How could the performance have been better? As a professional Japanese linguist I felt the narrator should have used the Japanese order of last name/first name instead of following the western style of first name/last name. Why follow the western style in names when he pronounces Japanese words as a Japanese speaker would while speaking English? At some level pronouncing Japanese words with English inflections is okay - the narration sounds stilted and unnatural when he switches back and forth from English to pronouncing Japanese words as a Japanese native speaker would. Don't mean to be pedantic but linguists will know what I am referring to. The narrator's narration is not smooth plus monotone - which makes for dull listening. Was Ametora worth the listening time? No. I should have gotten the hard cover book. Any additional comments? I was tempted to return the book based on the narration but enjoyed the content so decided not to.

Madness Under the Royal Palms Audiobook by Laurence Leamer

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Laurence Leamer) — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 09:22:60 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/361/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Madness Under the Royal Palms Subtitle: Love and Death Behind the Gates of Palm Beach Author: Laurence Leamer Narrator: Todd McLaren Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 8 mins Language: English Release date: 03-02-09 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 72 votes Genres: Nonfiction, Social Sciences Publisher's Summary: Leave it to Laurence Leamer, the best-selling author known for getting the inside story on his elusive subjects, to take us behind the walls of America's most exclusive enclave of wealth and privilege. Here Leamer tells a braided story involving a socialite determined to make it to the top of Palm Beach society, two infamous murders, and a powerful society reporter. As a backdrop, Leamer tells the story of the clash between old money and new, religion and status, and the love, lust, and fatal hatreds that determine the shape of a fiercely protected society. The cast of characters include trophy wives, trophy husbands, purported gigolos, glamorous widows, a pioneering gay couple, a wildly irreverent event planner, a sociopathic multimillionaire, and an elegant society queen. For 100 years, Palm Beach has been a fantasyland nurtured by, and maintained for, the megawealthy. In the end, Leamer's tale of money, murder, and mad pretension reveals a darker strain. Uncovering that strain, the author writes, "turned into as fascinating, in some cases as shocking, and always as unexpected a journey as I have ever taken." Critic Reviews: "Madness offers buckets of heart-warmimg Schadenfreude for all." (The Washington Post) "The book's highly visual vignettes dominated by divorce, infidelity, excessive drinking and violence produce a depressing picture of sad, angry, insecure and frequently nasty people hiding behind empty smiles, luxury cars and socially invisible servants." - (Publishers Weekly) Members Reviews: Just what I've been waiting for For those of us who "havenot" a must read (listen) for anyone who loves the tabloid-esque scandals of the Palm Beach rich. I love that the stories are scandalously current, unlike the old recycled stories we've heard countless times. Fantastic! Keep 'em coming!! ten stars not five!!!! Madness under the royal palms Very good, I found myself looking online while reading to look up the people and places being mentioned in the book. The author kept me wanting to hear more. Nothing but gossip. I only finished reading it because it was for a book club. The author writes like he's an onlooker of this society, but he's right in the thick of the lives of the society that he stereotypes negatively in every word. I live in west palm beach, the "other" side of the water and am wondering who will write about the law suits this book should stir up. A cacophony of gossip Extravagant dinner parties at culturally prejudice clubs, and homophobic cronies who rule their domain with an iron fist and no mercy shine. Leamer takes us back to when the rich and political went to Palm Beach for seclusion and solace and mingled without worry of the filth of the lower class and Jews. Leamer spends a lot of time reminding us of the socially outcast community not welcome in paradise. The Palm Beach residents discover all too soon, nothing stays the same. The old die and the new take over. For most people, old money spends no differently than new, it just doesn't smell as musty. Leamer tells of the infighting, the betrayals, and of the power of the cutting edge of the "Shiny Sheet," the local gossip/society column that could literally make or break a man or a woman.