Nonfiction audiobooks
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
View audiobookSuch, 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
View audiobookYou 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
View audiobookLiving 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." โDr. 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
View audiobookThe 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 makingโand correct them with this sure-fire program that helps you recognize even the hardest-to-acknowledge misstep and discover... Read more
View audiobookGuided 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
View audiobookA 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
View audiobookVisiting 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
View audiobookAffirmations
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
View audiobookA 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
View audiobookThe 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
View audiobookThe 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.
... 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
View audiobookWhen Elephants Weep - Abridged
By: Jeffrey Masson & Susan McCarthy
Narrated by: David Ackroyd
Length: 3 hours 5 minutes
Abridged: Yes
In the late 19th century, Charles Darwin was sure that humans and animals showed emotion through remarkably similar behaviors, noting, "The Indian elephant is said sometimes to weep." For over 100 years, animal lovers have known that their dogs, cats, and other pets have complex emotional lives. When Elephants Weep is the first book since... Read more
View audiobookHow to Quit Smoking Without Gaining Weight - Abridged
By: Martin Katahn
Narrated by: Martin Katahn
Length: 1 hour 57 minutes
Abridged: Yes
From the #1 bestselling author of The T-factor Diet...a special audio program that could save your life!
The opportunity of a lifetime.
Everyone knows the grim statistics on smoking. So what's your excuse for not quitting? If you are like millions of Americans, the prospect or fear of gaining weight after quitting may be the major factor. If so,... Read more
Raging Heart - Abridged
By: Sheila Weller
Narrated by: Rodney Saulsberry
Length: 2 hours 49 minutes
Abridged: Yes
A tumultuous story of love, obsession, provocation, and violence that featured in โ Trial of the Century.โ Here is the intimate untold story of O. J. and Nicole Brown Simpson's tragic, turbulent marriage. Author Sheila Weller was granted unprecedented cooperation by Nicole's family and exclusive access to friends who... Read more
View audiobookPrincess in Love - Abridged
By: Anna Pasternak
Narrated by: Patrick Macnee
Length: 2 hours 45 minutes
Abridged: Yes
Their love was both passionate and full of hope, yet ultimately hopeless. This is the true story of the love between a man and a womanโ a romance doomed from the startโ besieged by media and public opinion on the world stage. The woman was Diana, the Princess of Wales; the man was Captain James Hewitt. Their love affair... Read more
View audiobookThe Private Diary of an O.J. Juror - Abridged
By: Michael Knox & Mike Walker
Narrated by: Michael Knox
Length: 1 hour 31 minutes
Abridged: Yes
A fascinating look at the O.J. Simpson murder trial from one of the original jurors.On June 12, 1994, Nicole Brown Simpson and Ronald Goldman were violently murdered, leading to the arrest and trial of former NFL player, O.J. Simpson. The โ Trial of the Centuryโ soon turned into a spectacle on both sides of the aisleโ ... Read more
View audiobookThe Salesman of the Century - Abridged
By: Ron Popeil
Narrated by: Ron Popeil
Length: 2 hours 52 minutes
Abridged: Yes
Long before Shark Tank, there was Ron Popeil, the man who demonstrated products on the small screen with enthusiasm and a mega-watt smile. For five decades, the late-night, rapid-fire pitchman was a television staple, and virtually every corner of America knew who he was and bought in the millions the โ indispensableโ ... Read more
View audiobookMemories of Madison County - Abridged
By: Jana St. James
Narrated by: Jana St. James
Length: 2 hours 53 minutes
Abridged: Yes
In 1992, a novel by university professor Robert James Waller was published to less than glowing reviews. Despite the critical reception, The Bridges of Madison County became a publishing phenomenon, spending two years on the New York Times bestseller list and selling more than 50 million copies. Decades before, Waller had met 18-year-old Jana... Read more
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