Nonfiction audiobooks

How Managers Make Things Happen - Abridged

By: George Odiorne

Narrated by: George S. Odiorne

Length: 2 hours 20 minutes

Abridged: Yes

How do successful managers cut through red tape, people problems, and inertia in day-to-day work to make things happen? In this dramatic, inspiring audio presentation listeners discover powerful, proven methods to identify new professional opportunities and envision new managerial goals where others see none. Learn how to organize and motivate... Read more

For All Who Love the Game - Abridged

By: Harvey Penick

Narrated by: Jack Whitaker

Length: 1 hour 40 minutes

Abridged: Yes

EVERY WOMAN CAN PLAY GREAT GOLF
Known in the world of golf as one of the game's greatest teachers, Harvey Penick worked with U.S. Open winners, great champions, and five out of the thirteen women who are members of the LPGA Hall of Fame. Mickey Wright, Sandra Palmer, Betsy Rawls, Kathy Whitworth, Judy Rankin, and Betty Jameson all had the... Read more

Pope John Paul II - Abridged

By: Tad Szulc

Narrated by: Josef Sommer

Length: TBA

Abridged: Yes

A comprehensive and exclusive biography on one of the most pivotal figures of the 20th century: Pope John Paul II.

As the spiritual head of more than one billion Catholics and a world statesman of immense stature and influence, Pope John Paul II was a major international figure. Yet he remained a mystery—theologically, politically, and... Read more

Working Without A Net - Abridged

By: Morris R. Schechtman

Narrated by: Morris R. Schechtman

Length: 2 hours 21 minutes

Abridged: Yes

In a sometimes controversial vision of the future already embraced by Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich, Morris Shechtman presents a cutting-edge management philosophy that challenges unrealistic, outdated approaches. Shechtman, a former university professor and psychotherapist, teaches the essential skills for adapting to a rapidly-expanding... Read more

Insight and Wisdom Through Loss

By: Isabel Allende

Narrated by: Michael Toms

Length: 55 minutes

Abridged: No

What are the most important things in life? How can we experience them deeply, and how do we learn from them? Isabel Allende is a master of these questions, having wrestled with profound losses in her life as well as experiencing great love, pain and joy. Read more

Time, Space and the Cosmos

By: Paul Davies

Narrated by: Michael Toms

Length: 55 minutes

Abridged: No

What is time? Is time travel possible? What is a black hole like? Here are some clear and fascinating explanations of many idiosyncrasies of science and philosophy on which modern physics has been shedding new light. "There is more to the universe," says Davies, "than meets the eye…Matter is far more nebulous and mysterious than we thought." Read more

Living the Heart Path

By: Doug Boyd

Narrated by: Michael Toms

Length: 55 minutes

Abridged: No

There are many avenues of personal empowerment available in today's world--but none of them mean anything unless we put our abilities into service for other people. This teacher of powerful medicine ways shares his insights about the power of making ourselves available to people, and the path of humanity toward service and compassion. Read more

Traveling Light For the Good Life

By: Richard Leider

Narrated by: Michael Toms

Length: 55 minutes

Abridged: No

Are you living the good life? asks Richard Leider. Are you living with people you love, in the place that's right, doing good work, with a sense of purpose? Here is a challenge to reconsider the structure of your entire life, to choose for yourself what is needed to "repack" it for greater purpose and satisfaction. Read more

Such, Such Were the Joys and Other Essays

By: George Orwell

Narrated by: Frederick Davidson

Length: 12 hours 23 minutes

Abridged: No

Viewed as too libelous to print in England until 1968, the title essay in this collection reveals the abuse Orwell experienced as a child at an expensive and snobbish boarding school and offers insights into his lifelong concern for the oppressed."Why I Write" describes Orwell's sense of political purpose, and the classic essay "Politics and the... Read more

You Mean I'm Not Lazy, Stupid or Crazy? - Abridged

By: Kate Kelly

Narrated by: Kate Kelly & Peggy Ramundo

Length: 1 hour 57 minutes

Abridged: Yes

The first self-help audio program by ADD adults for ADD adults!

Attention Deficit Disorder, the most common learning and behavioral problem among children, also affects millions of adult Americans, more of which are being diagnosed with this potentially disabling condition every day.

Now Kate Kelly, a clinical psychiatric nurse, and Peggy Ramundo,... Read more

Driven To Distraction - Abridged

By: Edward M. Hallowell & John J. Ratey

Narrated by: Edward M. Hallowell

Length: 1 hour 58 minutes

Abridged: Yes

Procrastination. Disorganization. Distractibility. Millions of adults have long considered these the hallmarks of a lack of self-discipline. But for many, these and other problems in school, at work and in social relationships are actually symptoms of an inborn neurological problem: ADD, or Attention Deficit Disorder.
Through vivid stories of... Read more

Voices of the Gothic Sub-Culture

By: Sorrel Smith, Justin "Sully" Meyer, Melanie Gar...

Narrated by: Joan Marler

Length: 50 minutes

Abridged: No

The "fin-de-siecle" phenomenon that arises at the end of each century is expressing itself in the "Gothic" sub-culture. Teenagers dress in black or in torn lace, wearing ghoulish make-up or face paint, as reminders of death and decline. Rather than making them morbid or depressed, however, they say this helps them live more joyfully and creatively. Read more

Living the 7 Habits - Abridged

By: Stephen R. Covey

Narrated by: Stephen R. Covey

Length: 1 hour 13 minutes

Abridged: Yes

"To live with change, to optimize change, you need principles that don't change." —Dr. Stephen R. Covey

Success that endures -- sustainable and balanced success -- can seem difficult to achieve in today's turbulent, complex world of change. But those who achieve this kind of success live by seven universal, timeless, self-evident principles that... Read more

Advanced Selling Strategies - Abridged

By: Brian Tracy

Narrated by: Brian Tracy

Length: 1 hour 29 minutes

Abridged: Yes

GAIN THE EDGE YOU NEED!
Strategy, tactics, and mental preparedness separate superior salespeople from the average -- and with technological advances leveling the competition, the selling edge is more important than ever. Drawing on his own successful sales career, and on his extensive experience as a sales consultant and seminar leader, Brian... Read more

Kiplinger's Invest Your Way to Wealth - Abridged

By: Theodore Miller

Narrated by: Alan Rachins

Length: 2 hours 48 minutes

Abridged: Yes

Making money in investments once seemed as easy as hitting the broad side of a barn, but a new financial reality has set in. There never was a more important time to know how to manage your finances and make your money grow. From a leader in personal finance advice comes smart strategies needed to build or rebuild your wealth. Providing solid... Read more

A Guided Meditation To Help Ease Pain

By: Belleruth Naparstek

Narrated by: Belleruth Naparstek

Length: 43 minutes

Abridged: No

Guided imagery is a complementary, mind-body therapy that consists of healing words and images, set to soothing music, to achieve specific healing or wellness goals. A separate track of affirmations provides quick relief in a briefer format that can be enjoyed while engaged in other activities. Repeated listening once or twice a day for 2-3... Read more

The 22 Biggest Mistakes Managers Make and How to Correct Them

By: James Van Fleet

Narrated by: James K. Van Fleet

Length: 2 hours 19 minutes

Abridged: No

Here are fast and proven methods to recognize and correct the nearly two dozen common mistakes that can stand in the way of a successful management career. Discover the "hidden" blunders you may be unknowingly making—and correct them with this sure-fire program that helps you recognize even the hardest-to-acknowledge misstep and discover... Read more

The Influence of Seapower Upon History

By: Alfred T. Mahan

Narrated by: Jonathan Reese

Length: 20 hours 37 minutes

Abridged: No

First published almost a century ago, this classic text on the history and tactics of naval warfare had a profound effect on the imperial policies of all the major powers. Kaiser Wilhelm is said to have "devoured" this book, and it was avidly read by presidents (including both Roosevelts), kings, prime ministers, admirals, and chancellors.

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Visiting Angels

By: Max Highstein

Narrated by: Jill Andre

Length: 22 minutes

Abridged: No

Angels have captured the imagination of human beings for eons. And the imagination is a great place to begin, because that's our bridge to the intuition. That's why guided imagery works so beautifully to tap into the world of angels, all around us. In this inner journey, you're led step by step into a beautiful spiritual landscape, where you can... Read more

Guided Meditations To Relieve Stress

By: Belleruth Naparstek

Narrated by: Belleruth Naparstek

Length: 1 hour 11 minutes

Abridged: No

The first meditation to relieve stress is guided imagery for mastering anxiety, providing simple but powerful self-soothing skills to last a lifetime. The second exercise is guided meditation that offers evocative images designed to pump up natural feelings of love, safety, protection and support. The third is a deeply relaxing walking... Read more

A Guided Meditation To Help Relieve Headaches

By: Belleruth Naparstek

Narrated by: Belleruth Naparstek

Length: 1 hour 14 minutes

Abridged: No

Guided imagery is a holistic, mind-body technique that consists of healing words and hypnotic images, set to soothing music, to provide natural symptom relief. Repeated listening once or twice a day for 2-3 weeks ensures maximum impact. Designed for either muscular or migraine headaches, this research-proven guided meditation for head and neck... Read more

Affirmations

By: Belleruth Naparstek

Narrated by: Belleruth Naparstek

Length: 26 minutes

Abridged: No

Positive affirmations audio program offers positive statements to help combat negative thinking and set the stage for desired attitude and behavioral change, naturally and organically. Repeated listening to this positive self talk once or twice a day for two to three weeks can result in profound, holistic personal change. This brief, positive... Read more

The Art & Skill of Conversation

By: Edward Fritsch & Nathan P Rosenblatt

Narrated by: Edward L Fritsch

Length: 2 hours 5 minutes

Abridged: No

In this powerful program, two of America's top communications experts provide the practical techniques and strategies you need to conduct a winning conversation in any business or social situation. Using realistic dialogues, Edward L. Fritsch and Nathan P. Rosenblatt demonstrate how to employ the art of conversation to enhance your job... Read more

Benjamin Franklin, Citizen - Abridged

By: Fredd Wayne

Narrated by: Fredd Wayne

Length: 1 hour 19 minutes

Abridged: Yes

Ben Franklin's wisdom is just as potent now as it was more than two hundred years ago. A founding father of the United States, he was also a world citizen, a philosopher, author, and scientist. Fredd Wayne's brilliant performance reveals this genius with a sense of proportion that carefully balances excerpts from Franklin's public writings and... Read more