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Listen to this audiobook in full for free on https://hotaudiobook.com/free ID: 791805 Title: Journey Author: Sara Ann Key Narrator: Issie Riley Format: Unabridged Length: 08:46:53 Language: English Release date: 06-11-24 Publisher: Findaway Voices Genres: Biography & Memoir, General Summary: Do I attract tragedy? Should I have made better choices? Why is my life and the lives of those before me so plagued? If I got another go, what would I do differently and why? Riches to rags, happiness to despair, for better or worse this is me. On a journey to find out if love, trust, and faith in oneself is the key to breaking the generational curses that have plagued her family, Saras courageous reflections provide a unique and thought-provoking view on the path to discover inner peace and happiness. In this inspirational memoir, a story of triumph over adversity, Saras transformational journey highlights the importance of mind and body healing to help achieve our greatest potential by living our truest self. Her story is filled with broken pieces, terrible choices, and very ugly truths. But it is also filled with a major comeback, peace in her soul, and a grace that saved her life. Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to this audiobook in full for free on https://hotaudiobook.com/free ID: 773332 Title: Dead Plague Author: Andrew Tomlinson Narrator: Andrew Sykes Format: Unabridged Length: 02:36:22 Language: English Release date: 04-10-24 Publisher: Findaway Voices Genres: Fiction & Literature, Mystery, Thriller & Horror, Short Stories Summary: Warning: do not read this book if you are of a sensitive disposition! Within this book lies a collection of short stories each different from the other but all connect with aspects of horror, suspense and survival, set within a post-apocalyptic world, where the dead have risen from an unknown viral outbreak, that abidingly seek the flesh of the remaining survivors. The remaining humans attempt to find some semblance of a life on a reformed earth created by the dead. Each story depicts how the dead have reshaped the lives of the survivors and illustrates how they struggle to conform to the change while trying to hold onto some sanity and attempt to continue with life while pondering how long that life will be. Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to this audiobook in full for free on https://hotaudiobook.com/free ID: 764504 Title: Imitation and Alchemy: An Elemental Legacy Novella Author: Elizabeth Hunter Narrator: Sean William Doyle Format: Unabridged Length: 03:35:44 Language: English Release date: 04-02-24 Publisher: Dreamscape Media, LLC Genres: Science Fiction & Fantasy, Paranormal Summary: All Ben Vecchio wanted was a quiet summer before his last semester of university. Was that too much to ask? All Tenzin wanted was a cache of priceless medieval coins that had been missing for several hundred years. And some company. Phrases like never again dont mean much when youve been a vampire for several thousand years. And promises made in the heat of anger dont always outweigh the lure of gold. Ben Vecchio thought he knew everything there was to know about the immortals of Italy. But when Tenzin tempts him into another adventure, finding a cache of rare gold coins missing since the nineteenth century, hell discover that familiar places can hold the most delicious secrets. And possibly the key to his future. Ben and Tenzin are back in an all-new novella in the Elemental Legacy series. Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to this audiobook in full for free on https://hotaudiobook.com/free ID: 738287 Title: Diary of an 8-Bit Warrior: Shadow Over Aetheria Author: Cube Kid Narrator: Michael Gallagher Format: Unabridged Length: 03:03:17 Language: English Release date: 01-30-24 Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing Genres: Kids, General Summary: Book 7 of the international best-selling 8-Bit Warrior series that takes readers inside the journal of Runt, a young Minecraft villager who dares to dream of becoming a Minecraft warrior! Everyone's favorite villager-turned-warrior, Runt and his friends have had loads of adventures already. They have worked hard (at least some of them) as students, undergone intensive training in Villagetown, battled monsters sent by Herobrine, and even successfully completed their very first quest at Owl's Reach! But their greatest adventure begins now: making their way to the capital Aetheria City!   What will Runt and his friends face at the Greater Aetheria Academy? Will they finally become true warriors and get to battle Herobrine?   Find out in the long-awaited new volume of the illustrated saga of the Diary of an 8-Bit Warrior series!   Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to this audiobook in full for free on https://hotaudiobook.com/free ID: 419248 Title: Safe Word Author: Melody Cain Narrator: Katrina Medina Format: Unabridged Length: 00:12:55 Language: English Release date: 01-01-24 Publisher: Authors Republic Genres: Erotica, Modern Summary: A young woman wakes up confused and bounded in a dark room. A muscular masked man gives her alternate moments of pleasure and pain. How will she outwit her captor? Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to this audiobook in full for free on https://hotaudiobook.com/free ID: 740695 Title: Activating the Common Good: Reclaiming Control of Our Collective Well-Being Author: Peter Block Narrator: Alex Christiansen Format: Unabridged Length: 04:22:05 Language: English Release date: 11-28-23 Publisher: Berrett-Koehler Publishers Genres: Business & Economics, Non-Fiction, Politics, Public Policy, Philosophy Summary: A powerful, inspiring, and achievable vision of a society based on cooperation and community instead of competition and commodification. This book counters the dominant and destructive story that we are polarized, violent, selfish, and destined to consume everything in sight. That is not who we are. The challenge, Peter Block says, is that we are suffering under an economic theology that is based on scarcity, self-interest, competition, and infinite growth. We're told we can purchase and outsource all that matters. Block calls this the business perspective narrative. It dominates not only the economy but also architecture, faith communities, journalism, arts, neighborhoods, and much more. Block offers an antidote: the common good narrative. It embodies the belief that we are basically communal and cooperative. And that we have the capacity to communally produce what we care most about: raising a child, safety, livelihood, health, and a clean and sustainable environment. This book describes how shifts to the common good perspective could transform many areas, fostering journalism that reports on what works, architecture that designs habitable spaces creating connection, faith collectives that build community, a market that is restrained and local, and leadership and activism that build social capital by creating trust among citizens. With these shifts, we would fundamentally change the world we live in for the better. Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to this audiobook in full for free on https://hotaudiobook.com/free ID: 419342 Title: Noble Metals Author: L.A. Witt Narrator: Michael Ferraiuolo Format: Unabridged Length: 05:21:08 Language: English Release date: 09-28-23 Publisher: Authors Republic Genres: Erotica, Modern Summary: Ever since Robert Belton gambled away the money to stake his claim in the Klondike gold fields, hes been stranded in Seattle working as a prostitute. When an attractive customer needs help hauling provisions to the frozen north, Robert eagerly volunteers. Dr. John Fauth is only searching for one thing, and it isnt gold. He needs platinum for the prototypes of his revolutionary inventions, and if he doesnt find it in the Klondike, his university careerand his researchis over. Getting to the Klondike is a grueling, dangerous journey, and just hours after leaving Seattle, John and Robert find themselves in over their heads. John is carrying an invaluable device that his competitors will do anything to get their hands on. And as the cold nights and mutual desire pull John and Robert closer together, they discover that they have much more to lose than gold or platinum. Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to this audiobook in full for free on https://hotaudiobook.com/free ID: 423658 Title: Precious Metals Author: L.A. Witt Narrator: Michael Ferraiuolo Format: Unabridged Length: 04:17:32 Language: English Release date: 09-28-23 Publisher: Authors Republic Genres: Romance, Romantasy Summary: For Constable Paul Benson of the North-West Mounted Police, monotony is a blessing. As a provision inspector below the Chilkoot Pass during the Klondike Gold Rush, hes seen miserable conditions and gold fever turn civilized prospectors into madmen. Joseph Starling is on his way to the Klondike to find the men who savagely beat him, murdered his eldest brother, and stole their mining machine. Theyll kill his youngest brother if Joseph doesnt operate the machine for themit wont work without him. With time running out, Joseph must purchase an expensive ticket aboard a crash-prone airship. But the station is miles away through dangerous terrain. Under orders, Paul grudgingly escorts Joseph, but quickly finds himself intrigued by the young man. As they make their way toward Juneau, its not just the need for warmth that drives them closer together. But neither man can draw an easy breath until they make it to the gold fieldsand theres no guarantee that Josephs brother will still be alive when they do. Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to this audiobook in full for free on https://hotaudiobook.com/free ID: 618305 Title: Archibald Finch and the Curse of the Phoenix Author: Michel Guyon Narrator: Steve Hendrickson Format: Unabridged Length: 12:09:34 Language: English Release date: 09-26-23 Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing Genres: Kids, Historical, Fairy Tales & Folklore, Mystery & Fantasy Summary: The Archibald Finch saga continues with another thrilling adventure! It’s been months since our hero returned from Lemurea, but nothing is back to normal. When Archibald realizes he isn’t the only thing that crash-landed at the manor that night, he knows he’ll need to return to the dark world he only just left. Archibald is a changed boy. He stands up to bullies and hangs out with the gargoyles that used to scare him. But for all his new toughness, he's also a lost boy who misses his friends in Lemurea. When strange footprints are discovered on the manor grounds, he realizes a piece of that world has followed him home... Without golems, witches or magic, Archibald knows there's little to stop what's prowling the London suburbs, which means he'll have to return to Lemurea to seek Faerydae's help. In a new adventure for Archibald, Hailee, Oliver, and Faerydae, two worlds collide—two worlds with more in common than any of the kids could’ve imagined. A hunt for clues, golems, and Marodors unearths some shocking answers and hard truths as Archibald and his companions embark on yet another daring journey that tests each of them in different ways.  Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to this audiobook in full for free on https://hotaudiobook.com/free ID: 715361 Title: Sweet Enough Author: Cutzy Narrator: Rob Bolton Format: Unabridged Length: 00:41:43 Language: English Release date: 09-26-23 Publisher: Findaway Voices Genres: Kids, Action & Adventure Summary: The sweetshop had been bought by the retired science professor, Professor Pear Drop; did he have enough experience to be able to turn it around from an uninspiring sweet shop into a great success? What were his plans for the sweet shop and would he be able to make a go of it? Follow Professor Pear Drop and his special task force as they are called upon to undertake candy-coated adventures! Meet Ben, Lanky and the rest of the task force who are only a lucky dip away from another adventure! Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to this audiobook in full for free on https://hotaudiobook.com/free ID: 705175 Title: Subtle Acts of Exclusion, Second Edition: How to Understand, Identify, and Stop Microaggressions Author: Michael Baran, Tiffany Jana Narrator: Janina Edwards Format: Unabridged Length: 06:23:02 Language: English Release date: 09-19-23 Publisher: Berrett-Koehler Publishers Genres: Business & Economics, Non-Fiction, Politics, Social Science, HR & Office Administration, Political Advocacy Summary: An expanded edition of the first practical, nonjudgmental handbook for dealing with microaggressions, featuring examples, sample scripts, action plans, a new discussion and activity guide, and up-to-date suggestions for creating a culture of belonging in the workplace. Overt discrimination is relatively easy to spot. But the less obvious but more common actions that make people feel left out or stigmatized in our workplaces, commonly called microaggressions, can be hard to identify and even harder to deal with. The author use a clearer, more accurate term: subtle acts of exclusion (SAE). After all, people generally aren't trying to be aggressive-usually they're trying to say something nice, learn more about a person, or be funny. Bring accused of aggression shuts the conversation down, when you want to open it up. This book features examples, tools, sample scripts, and action plans to help readers prevent subtle acts of aggression from happening, or deal with them when they do. Updated throughout, this second edition features: A greatly expanded chapter on intentional acts of inclusion-actions for creating a sense of belonging. A discussion and activity guide ideal for book clubs and training sessions A new concluding chapter, Hope for Humanity Whether in the form of stereotypes, assumptions, backhanded compliments, or objectification, SAEs are damaging to our coworkers, friends, and acquaintances. This book is your friendly, accessible, non-judgemental guide to creating a welcoming workplace. Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to this audiobook in full for free on https://hotaudiobook.com/free ID: 708505 Title: Wealth Supremacy: How the Extractive Economy and the Biased Rules of Capitalism Drive Today's Crises Author: Marjorie Kelly Narrator: Tiffany Williams Format: Unabridged Length: 06:27:20 Language: English Release date: 09-12-23 Publisher: Berrett-Koehler Publishers Genres: Business & Economics, Non-Fiction, Social Science, Business Development Summary: This powerful analysis explains how the bias toward wealth that is woven into the very fabric of American capitalism is damaging people, the economy, and the planet and explores what the foundations of a new economy could be. This bold manifesto exposes seven myths underlying wealth supremacy-the bias that institutionalizes infinite extraction of wealth by and for the wealthy and is the hidden force behind economic injustice, the climate crisis, and so many other problems of our day: The Myth of Maximizing-No amount of wealth is ever enough. The Myth of Fiduciary Duty-Corporate managers' most sacred duty is to expand capital. The Myth of Corporate Governance-Corporate membership must be reserved for capital alone. The Myth of the Income Statement-Income to capital must always be increased, while income to labor must always be decreased. The Myth of Materiality-Profit-that is, material gain-alone is real, while social and environmental damages are not. The Myth of Takings-The first duty of government must be the protection of private property. The Myth of the Free Market-There should be no limits on the sphere of influence of corporations and capital. Kelly argues instead for the democratization of ownership: public ownership of vital services, worker-owned businesses, and more. And she sketches the outlines of a nonextractive capitalism that would be subordinate to the public interest. This is an ambitious reimagining of the very foundations of our economy and society. Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to this audiobook in full for free on https://hotaudiobook.com/free ID: 710034 Title: Revolutionizing Business Operations: How to Build Dynamic Processes for Enduring Competitive Advantage Author: Filippo Passerini, Tony Saldanha Narrator: Mike Lenz Format: Unabridged Length: 06:57:11 Language: English Release date: 09-12-23 Publisher: Berrett-Koehler Publishers Genres: Business & Economics, Management & Leadership, Business Development, HR & Office Administration Summary: Don't risk the dire consequences of your work processes becoming obsolete-discover a powerful model for constant, ongoing, enterprise-wide process evolution and optimization. If you have a great product, but don't have the operations in place to efficiently and effectively support it-production, manufacturing, sales, finance, human resources, etc.-you won't succeed. Product innovation is seen as flashier and so gets far more attention, but you can create an enduring competitive advantage by revolutionizing business operations. The problem is most attempts to improve business operations are reactive, sporadic, and siloed. Tony Saldanha and Filippo Passerini's Dynamic Process Transformation model provides a living model for constant, ongoing process evolution and optimization. The authors focus on maximizing three drivers of change. First, open market rules-each business process must be run as a separate business, instead of via monolithic mandates coming down from on high. Second, there must be unified accountability- outcomes must be clear and consistent across the company, instead of being siloed within departments. And third, there needs to be a dynamic operating engine, a methodology to convert the constantly changing business process goals into tactical day-to-day employee actions. With numerous examples from leading companies, this book shows how to proactively keep business processes across the company from becoming obsolete and take advantage of a neglected key to success. Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to this audiobook in full for free on https://hotaudiobook.com/free ID: 715582 Title: How to Have Antiracist Conversations: Embracing Our Full Humanity to Challenge White Supremacy Author: Roxy Manning Narrator: Carolyn Michelle Smith, Cary Hite, Deepa Samuel, Roxy Manning Phd, Stacy Gonzalez, Traci Odom Format: Unabridged Length: 06:33:53 Language: English Release date: 08-29-23 Publisher: Berrett-Koehler Publishers Genres: Non-Fiction, Self Development, Health & Wellness, Social Science Summary: Utilizing Dr. Martin Luther King's Beloved Community framework, activists will be empowered to create change and equity through fierce yet compassionate dialogue against racism and systematic white supremacy. Can a person be both fierce and compassionate at once? Directly challenge racist speech or actions without seeking to humiliate the other person? Interrupt hateful or habitual forms of discrimination in new ways that foster deeper change? Dr. Roxy Manning believes it's possibleand you can learn how. In this book, Dr. Manning provides a new way to conceive of antiracist conversations, along with the practical tools and frameworks that make them possible. Her work is grounded in the idea of Beloved Community, as articulated by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., as a goal to aspire to and even experience now, in the present, when we refuse to give up on the possibility of human connection within ourselves, with potential allies, and with those whose words and actions create harm. This book fuels courage and provides tools to confront everyday forms of racism. It walks the reader through an effective, efficient model of dialogue that utilizes concepts of nonviolent communication and helps normalize talking about racism instead of treating it like a 'third rail,' strictly avoided or touched at one's peril. Readers will - Be empowered to identify what kind of antiracist conversation they want to have-for example, do they only want to be heard, or do they want to negotiate a change in policy? - Learn how to engage in antiracist conversations whether they are the Actor (person who says or does something racist), the Receiver (the target of racism), or the Bystander. - Learn how to notice the underlying needs and values that motivate all human actions and how those values can open up pathways to transformation. Examples of antiracist conversations highlight different ways to initiate dialogue, raise awareness, speak one's truth, and make clear, doable requests or demands for change. Drawing on her experience as a clinical psychologist, a nonviolent communication practitioner, and an Afro-Caribbean immigrant, Dr. Manning provides a model of antiracist dialogue with practical applications for individuals and organizations. Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to this audiobook in full for free on https://hotaudiobook.com/free ID: 703474 Title: Humble Leadership, Second Edition: The Power of Relationships, Openness, and Trust Author: Edgar H. Schein, Peter A. Schein Narrator: Tom Dheere Format: Unabridged Length: 04:04:13 Language: English Release date: 08-22-23 Publisher: Berrett-Koehler Publishers Genres: Business & Economics, Management & Leadership, HR & Office Administration Summary: Discover a more agile, democratic, and effective model of leadership, from legendary business scholar Edgar Schein and Silicon Valley executive Peter Schein. Legendary organizational scholar Edgar Schein and former Silicon Valley executive Peter Schein say leadership today requires that people transcend their hierarchical roles and relate to each other as human beings-what they call humble leadership. In such relationships new ideas can flow freely, mistakes can come to light immediately, and course corrections can be made in real time rather than by committee or by order of the lone heroic CEO. This second edition includes three new chapters. Chapter 1 zeros-in on the Schein's actionable definition of leadership-relative to management and administration-focused on leading people toward new and better. Chapter 2 introduces the concept of situational humility-leaders now need to shift between several types of relationships to deal with the accelerating complexity of a supply-constrained, quiet-quitting, and two-days-in-the-office world. And Chapter 5 explains how to create a culture of humble leadership. Illustrated with examples from healthcare, government, the military, tech, and more, this is a compact, accessible guide to a leadership paradigm far better suited to a world that demands fast, nimble response to change, and a workplace hungry for mutual respect and trust. Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to this audiobook in full for free on https://hotaudiobook.com/free ID: 289965 Title: Princess Who Wanted a Friend Author: Orly Katz Narrator: Aaron Sinn Format: Unabridged Length: 00:14:20 Language: English Release date: 07-13-23 Publisher: Authors Republic Genres: Kids, Ages 5 & Under, General, Health & Family Summary: Children's book: The Princess Who Wanted a Friend/ Orly Katz 'She had all that she wanted to nurture her mind, But she needed a friend who was helpful and kind! And the king thought, Now where, in this kingdom so fair, Is a friend for my daughter, a friend who will care? This inspirational bedtime picture story, for children ages 3-8, tells the story of the princess and her search for true friendship... Come and join the journey of the king, his advisors and the princess in search of a true friend in the magic kingdom, and discover those traits that make a true friend. Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to this audiobook in full for free on https://hotaudiobook.com/free ID: 683697 Title: Softening Time: Collected Poems Author: Elena Brower Narrator: Elena Brower Format: Unabridged Length: 02:05:38 Language: English Release date: 07-11-23 Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing Genres: Fiction & Literature, Poetry Summary: From beloved yogi, teacher, and artist Elena Brower comes the writer’s debut collection of poetry: a lyrical exploration of grief, self-compassion, and learning from the past to navigate life’s challenges with grace. Softening Time is both autobiography and self-help, poetry and inspiration. Drawing on events in her own life, particularly her experiences as a mother, daughter, sister, and friend, Brower writes poignantly on themes of love, loss, healing, and rebirth.   Punctuating her work with themed quotations from a wide variety of celebrated writers and thinkers, Brower guides the reader along an intimate journey of both deepening and “softening” self-awareness.  Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to this audiobook in full for free on https://hotaudiobook.com/free ID: 427503 Title: Sonnets of John Keats Author: John Keats Narrator: Todd Messinger Format: Unabridged Length: 00:44:53 Language: English Release date: 07-01-23 Publisher: Authors Republic Genres: Fiction & Literature, Poetry Summary: Experience the beauty and depth of John Keats's poetry like never before with this meticulously curated collection. These sonnets, brought to life through clear, crisp, and emotive narration, provide an unparalleled journey into the heart and mind of one of history's most celebrated poets. This comprehensive anthology contains almost every known poem penned by Keats, from his profound odes to his enchanting sonnets and everything in between. As you listen, you'll discover or rediscover the richness of his themes, the power of his language, and the sheer magic of his verse. Keats's work, brimming with vivid imagery and profound emotion, was born to be heard. When experienced in this format, each syllable, each phrase, and each verse resonates with a deeper meaning, making the poems all the more evocative and poignant. These audio re This book includes the following: Sonnet I to Sonnet XVII, A Dream, After Reading Dante's Episode Of Paulo And Francesca After Dark Vapors Have Oppress'd Our Plains As From The Darkening Gloom A Silver Dove If By Dull Rhymes Our English Must Be Chain'd Oh! How I Love, On A Fair Summer's Eve On A Picture Of Leander On Leigh Hunt's Poem 'The Story of Rimini', On The Sea The Day Is Gone, The Human Seasons To A Lady Seen For A Few Moments At Vauxhall To A Young Lady Who Sent Me A Laurel Crown When I Have Fears That I May Cease To Be Why Did I Laugh Tonight Written In Answer To A Sonnet By J H Reynolds Written In Disgust Of Vulgar Superstition Written On A Blank Page In Shakespere's Poems Facing 'A Lover's Complaint' Written On A Blank Space At The End Of Chaucer's Tale Of 'The Floure And The Lefe' Written Upon The Top Of Ben Nevis, Sonnet To Byron Sonnet To Chatterton Sonnet To George Keats - Written In Sickness Sonnet To Homer Sonnet To John Hamilton Reynolds Sonnet To Mrs. Reynolds's Cat Sonnet To Sleep Sonnet To Spenser Sonnet To The Nile Two Sonnets - To Haydon, With A Sonnet Written On Seeing The Elgin Marbles Two Sonnets On Fame. Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to this audiobook in full for free on https://hotaudiobook.com/free ID: 425698 Title: Meditations of Marcus Aurelius (Unabridged Version) Author: Marcus Aurelius Narrator: John H Fehskens Format: Unabridged Length: 06:15:18 Language: English Release date: 06-30-23 Publisher: Authors Republic Genres: Non-Fiction, Health & Wellness, Mindfulness & Meditation, Art & Music Summary: Immerse yourself in the timeless wisdom of the renowned 'Meditations of Marcus Aurelius (Unabridged Version)'. Penned by the stoic philosopher and Roman Emperor himself, this audiobook presents an unforgettable auditory journey through the profound reflections of one of history's most enlightened leaders. Our production delivers every thoughtful aphorism and contemplative insight in a crisp, clear voice that enhances the listener's experience. With meticulous attention to the original text, this unabridged version remains faithful to Marcus Aurelius's powerful and stirring meditations on life, death, virtue, and the nature of the self. This profound audiobook is an essential addition to the library of philosophers, historians, and anyone seeking guidance in leading a purposeful and virtuous life. Marcus Aurelius's reflections, which have stood the test of time, offer a fascinating glimpse into the mind of a philosopher-king and a unique perspective on the human condition. Experience the illuminating 'Meditations of Marcus Aurelius', an unrivaled masterpiece of stoic philosophy, now brought to life in an engaging, high-quality audio format. Purchase your copy today and embark on a journey through the introspective thoughts of one of the most profound thinkers in history! Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to this audiobook in full for free on https://hotaudiobook.com/free ID: 695768 Title: Positive Provocation: 25 Questions to Elevate Your Coaching Practice Author: Robert Biswas-Diener Narrator: Andrew Joseph Perez Format: Unabridged Length: 06:00:12 Language: English Release date: 06-20-23 Publisher: Berrett-Koehler Publishers Genres: Business & Economics, Management & Leadership, HR & Office Administration Summary: Hone your skills and strengthen your practice with this series of twenty-five fresh and provocative questions for reflection that challenge the conventional wisdom in the coaching profession. Like any established profession, coaching is full of unexamined assumptions. These need to be regularly questioned and tested to keep the profession vital and valuable. Coaches need to engage in the same kind of scrutiny and self-examination that offers such powerful benefits to their clients. In Positive Provocation, coaching thought leader Robert Biswas-Diener asks a series of twenty-five provocative and sometimes playful questions that take a fresh look at some of coaching's most cherished beliefs. What if coaches had agendas? Why are ethics so boring? What's so great about interrupting? Can we trust eureka moments? What if we used less empathy? This is not an attack on the coaching profession-Biswas-Diener writes with a light, conversational, and often humorous touch. These are positive provocations, meant to stimulate your curiosity, engage you with the latest research, and invite you to see your practice with new eyes. Biswas-Diener covers philosophies of coaching, communicating with clients, common coaching concepts, coaching interventions, and a big final provocation: should coaching be informed by science? This book will give you a richer understanding of the coaching process, make you more articulate about your own beliefs, and allow you to feel more engaged with the craft. Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to this audiobook in full for free on https://hotaudiobook.com/free ID: 683696 Title: Gamer Girls: Monster Village Author: Andrea Towers Narrator: Michelle Shure Format: Unabridged Length: 04:23:00 Language: English Release date: 06-06-23 Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing Genres: Kids, General, Health & Family Summary: Gamer Girls are four besties who prove that girls can game! But when a new game comes out, it's not a hit with everyone. Maybe they should stick to video game battles instead of middle school arguments! Celia, Natalie, Lucy, and Jess are the Gamer Girls—four gamers devoted to showing that girls can game, too. They stream together every Friday night and they’re also BFFs.   Celia is the artsy, creative one of the group, so it’s no surprise when she starts designing merch for their new club. But when she falls in love with a new, cozy game called Monster Village, it’s a far cry from her friends’ action-packed battle royales. Can the Gamer Girls find common ground, or is their new club doomed? In this second book of the all-new series, Gamer Girls,four friends navigate the video game world and the middle school world . . . if only they could solve drama like defeating monsters! This series is perfect for teens and tween readers who love video games. Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to this audiobook in full for free on https://hotaudiobook.com/free ID: 686253 Title: How to Stay Productive When the World Is Ending: Productivity, Burnout, and Why Everyone Needs to Relax More Except You Author: Reductress Narrator: Jay Aaseng, Mara Wilson Format: Unabridged Length: 04:49:57 Language: English Release date: 06-06-23 Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing Genres: Business & Economics, Management & Leadership, Satire & Parody, General Comedy Summary: A biting humor collection about the cult of productivity and the feeling of impending doom that comes with it, from Reductress. Juggling careers, maintaining relationships, managing side gigs, and sustaining an engaging social media presence is hard––and we're expected to do it all while battling the ever-present feeling of existential dread against the backdrop of climate catastrophe, an ongoing pandemic, and social isolation. From the editors and most popular writers of Reductress, the only satirical women’s magazine in publication, How to Stay Productive When the World is Ending is a collection of essays, how-tos, and “inspirational” phrases to help you laugh when staying both sane and productive in a commodified world feels impossible. From “’Doing What You Love’ and Why That’s Bad,” to "Why I'm Prioritizing My Career Over Finding a Better Career," this collection perfectly skewers the indignities, big and small, of living through late-stage capitalism. Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to this audiobook in full for free on https://hotaudiobook.com/free ID: 695533 Title: Healing Honestly: The Messy and Magnificent Path to Overcoming Self-Blame and Self-Shame Author: Alisa Zipursky Narrator: Rebecca Gibel Format: Unabridged Length: 08:49:32 Language: English Release date: 06-06-23 Publisher: Berrett-Koehler Publishers Genres: Health & Wellness, Disorders & Diseases, Marriage & Family Summary: The Least Retraumatizing Read on Childhood Sexual Abuse. For Survivors, by a Survivor. Healing Honestly is a candid, poignant, and often funny survivor-to-survivor guide to navigating the salty waters of untrue stories and victim-blaming narratives that survivors of child sex abuse hear every day. Survivors of child sex abuse (CSA) are inundated with untrue stories of their abuse, the aftermath, and what their healing journey should look like. The truth is those stories are a bunch of hot garbage. Healing Honestly is a guide for survivors, written by a survivor, helping to break through the negative self-talk and debunk the myths that impact victims of CSA, such as: There is a real survivor out there, and we are not it. It happened so long ago that we should be over it by now. We are having too much sex because of our trauma, and also, we are having too little sex because of our trauma. With an approachable style that makes heavy topics not so damn scary, this book shows how trauma survivors can learn to identify these untrue stories that often come up in dating, in friendships, in families, at work, and more. Readers will discover strategies for turning down the volume on the bullshit so that they can hear their own wisdom and inner truth more clearly. Full of wit and humor, Healing Honestly offers practical strategies for survivors of sex abuse to support themselves in living full and vibrant lives. Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to this audiobook in full for free on https://hotaudiobook.com/free ID: 683695 Title: World's Worst Time Machine Author: Dustin Brady Narrator: Kirby Heyborne Format: Unabridged Length: 03:30:26 Language: English Release date: 06-06-23 Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing Genres: Kids, Historical, Mystery & Fantasy, Humor Summary: “… fast-paced action, humor, and strong characters… Brady has written a great series starter that also has a nice sprinkling of history, a little science, and engaging, fun characters. Highly recommended.” — Jean Little Library   When Liam summons Thomas Edison to help him finish his book report, the time machine delivers the wrong one. This Thomas Edison is a 10-year-old aspiring gangster from 1933 who demands to be called “Tommy Twinkles” and is also very interested in robbing a bank of the future. Liam could use some help from his parents here, but unfortunately, the time machine has kidnapped them both. In desperation, he turns to his friend Elsa. To set things right, these two fifth graders must embark on an adventure full of sci-fi gadgets, real-life gangsters, time travel, and a whole lot of Cheetos.   With over two million books sold, author Dustin Brady has mastered the art of hooking kids on reading. Short chapters filled with heart-pounding adventure, hilarious twists, and unforgettable characters keep even the most reluctant readers invested to the last page. This new series adds real-life history to the formula, making it a fun, fresh way to teach history. Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to this audiobook in full for free on https://hotaudiobook.com/free ID: 676772 Title: Breakthrough Community Change: A Guide to Creating Common Agendas That Change Everything Author: Paul Born Narrator: Jeff Hoyt Format: Unabridged Length: 05:23:50 Language: English Release date: 04-11-23 Publisher: Berrett-Koehler Publishers Genres: Non-Fiction, Politics, Social Science, Public Policy Summary: Discover a powerful methodology for bringing communities together to uncover hidden assets and transform deep-rooted challenges. Veteran community organizer Paul Born's work has contributed to lowering cancer rates in Maine, improving mental health for young people in Florida, and reducing poverty rates in Canada by 20 percent. In this much-needed new book, he shares stories of how he was able to catalyze local communities and guide them to make significant progress on seemingly intractable community problems. Born has found that the secret to success is to organize and unite around a common agenda. This is not a list of topics, like a meeting agenda, nor a strategic plan. He offers a process for bringing leaders from businesses, human service organizations, and governments together with people who have a lived experience of a specific community problem. A common agenda is a statement of shared aspirations, a map of the assets in the community, and a road map for how to work together to make those aspirations a reality. Part I of this book describes how to identify your community's readiness for change; form leadership, action, and strategy teams; create a common agenda; and establish plans for community engagement. Part II presents the approaches and skill sets needed to do the work described in part I. Remarkably, enormous systemic problems such as climate change, poverty, disease, racism, housing, and many more issues can be best addressed at the local level. Communities can develop solutions tailored to their unique circumstances and can collaborate at a magnitude that can result in a truly transformative impact. This book shows how to make change happen. Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to this audiobook in full for free on https://hotaudiobook.com/free ID: 675920 Title: Racial Justice at Work: Practical Solutions for Systemic Change Author: Mary-Frances Winters, The Winters Group Team Narrator: Robin Miles Format: Unabridged Length: 10:41:36 Language: English Release date: 02-14-23 Publisher: Berrett-Koehler Publishers Genres: Business & Economics, HR & Office Administration Summary: Creating justice-centered organizations is the next frontier in DEI. This book shows how to go beyond compliance to address harm, share power, and create equity. Traditional DEI work has not succeeded at dismantling systems that perpetuate harm and exclude BIPOC groups. Proponents of DEI have put too much focus on HR solutions, such as increasing representation, and not enough emphasis on changing the deeper organizational systems that perpetuate inequities-in other words, on justice. DEIJ work diverges from traditional metrics-driven DEI work and requires a new approach to effectively dismantle power structures. This thought-provoking, solutions-oriented book offers strategic advice on how to adopt a justice mindset, anticipate and address resistance, shift power dynamics, and create a psychologically safe organizational culture. Individual chapters provide pragmatic how-to guides to implementing justice-centered practices in recruitment and hiring, data collection and analysis, learning and development, marketing and advertising, procurement, philanthropy, and more. DEIJ pioneer Mary-Frances Winters and her coauthors address some of the most significant aspects of adding a justice focus to diversity work, showing how to create a workplace culture where equity is not a checklist of performative actions but a lived reality. Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to this audiobook in full for free on https://hotaudiobook.com/free ID: 666778 Title: Remote Works: Managing for Freedom, Flexibility, and Focus Author: Ali Greene, Tamara Sanderson Narrator: Natalie Hoyt Format: Unabridged Length: 06:50:17 Language: English Release date: 02-07-23 Publisher: Berrett-Koehler Publishers Genres: Business & Economics, Management & Leadership, HR & Office Administration Summary: The future of work is here. You can no longer survive by copying and pasting old office techniques into a digital environment; it's exhausting, unproductive, and unsuccessful. There is a better way! Are you ready to rethink everything you know about how remote works? Drawing on their years of experience working at remote companies DuckDuckGo and Automattic, plus dozens of interviews with leading experts, Ali Greene and Tamara Sanderson have written the ultimate playbook for managing remote teams. This book addresses challenges such as communicating effectively (with fewer meetings!), eliminating frustration over what tools to use, establishing team norms, and focusing on getting things done. You will learn how to work best remotely and create a workplace designed for freedom, flexibility, and focus. For decades, we've planned our lives around our work. Now it's time to intentionally design work to fit our lives. Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to this audiobook in full for free on https://hotaudiobook.com/free ID: 657145 Title: Who's in Your Room?, Revised and Updated: The Question That Will Change Your Life Author: Doug Hardy, Ivan Misner, Stewart Emery Narrator: Mike Lenz Format: Unabridged Length: 04:46:22 Language: English Release date: 01-24-23 Publisher: Berrett-Koehler Publishers Genres: Business & Economics, Self Development, Career Development, Health & Wellness Summary: People may be out of your life, but they're still in your head. Learn how to control the ongoing psychological impact of all your relationships and achieve happiness, success, and fulfillment. Who's in Your Room? is a metaphor and a method for understanding how our relationships, past and present, impact our lives. Imagine that you live your entire life in one room. Inside are all the people with whom you have ever had a relationship. The room is infinitely large, and anyone you let in will be in your room for the rest of your life. Neurologists report that as far as your brain is concerned, the metaphor is real-memories and emotions continue to influence you, for better or worse, long after their external cause has disappeared. So who do you want in your room? Stewart Emery, a pioneer of the human potential movement, and Ivan Misner, known as the father of modern business networking, present a highly effective process for determining who should be in your room, where in the room they should be (close to the door or off in a corner?), and how to shape your room to reflect your values and your life's purpose. This tool has unlimited usefulness for taking control of your life. Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to this audiobook in full for free on https://hotaudiobook.com/free ID: 656079 Title: Office Shock: Creating Better Futures for Working and Living Author: Bob Johansen, Christine Bullen, Joseph Press Narrator: Carlin Tools Format: Unabridged Length: 07:29:34 Language: English Release date: 01-17-23 Publisher: Berrett-Koehler Publishers Genres: Business & Economics, Management & Leadership, Business Development, HR & Office Administration Summary: A thoughtful, practical read about the future of the flexible office.-Adam Grant Office shock is an abrupt, unsettling change in where, when, how, and even why we work. In this visionary book, three prominent futurists argue that the office is both a place and a process-offices and officing-with a new range of choices, including what they call the emerging officeverse. To see the possibilities with fresh eyes, we must use future-back thinking to ask, What is the purpose of your officing? What are the outcomes-especially regarding climate-you want to achieve? With whom do you want to office? How will you augment your intelligence? Where and when will you office? How will you create an agile office? Traditional offices were often unfair, uncomfortable, uncreative, and unproductive. This book explores how to seize this great opportunity to transform office work. Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to this audiobook in full for free on https://hotaudiobook.com/free ID: 618306 Title: I'm Wearing Tunics Now: On Growing Older, Better, and a Hell of a Lot Louder Author: Wendi Aarons Narrator: Wendi Aarons Format: Unabridged Length: 07:06:59 Language: English Release date: 11-15-22 Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing Genres: Biography & Memoir, Essays & Memoirs, General Comedy Summary: An honest and hilarious memoir about second acts, self-acceptance, and celebrating what happens when a woman gets older, wiser, and a lot more excited by sales at Eileen Fisher. A late bloomer who came to her career later in life, humorist Wendi Aarons shares the joys, stumbles, and outfit mishaps she’s experienced on her road to no longer giving a f***. It's a journey from chunky heels and bad choices from the juniors department to the panache of a comfortable linen tunic (metaphorically, but also literally), enjoying her second act and unapologetically chasing her dreams. With relatable personal anecdotes, an irresistible comedic voice, and inspirational takeaways—you, too, can find self-acceptance and also age-appropriate fashion pajamas—I’m Wearing Tunics Now is a comic memoir with humor and heart.   Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to this audiobook in full for free on https://hotaudiobook.com/free ID: 639524 Title: DEI Deconstructed: Your No-Nonsense Guide to Doing the Work and Doing It Right Author: Lily Zheng Narrator: Andrew Joseph Perez Format: Unabridged Length: 08:49:32 Language: English Release date: 11-08-22 Publisher: Berrett-Koehler Publishers Genres: Business & Economics, HR & Office Administration Summary: The definitive comprehensive and foundational text for critically analyzing and applying actionable DEI techniques and strategies, written by one of LinkedIn's most popular experts on DEI. The importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace cannot be understated. But when half-baked and under-developed strategies are implemented, they often do more harm than good, leading the very constituents they aim to support to dismiss DEI entirely. DEI Deconstructed analyzes how current methods and best practices leave marginalized people feeling frustrated and unconvinced of their leaders' sincerity, and offers a roadmap that bridges the neatness of theory with the messiness of practice. Through embracing a pragmatic DEI approach drawing from cutting-edge research on organizational change, evidence-based practices, and incisive insights from a DEI strategist with experience working from the top-down and bottom-up alike, stakeholders at every level of an organization can become effective DEI changemakers. Nothing less than this is required to scale DEI from interpersonal teeth-pulling to true systemic change. By utilizing an outcome-oriented understanding of DEI, along with a comprehensive foundation of actionable techniques, this no-nonsense guide will lay out the path for anyone with any background to becoming a more effective DEI practitioner, ally, and leader. Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to this audiobook in full for free on https://hotaudiobook.com/free ID: 620925 Title: Flowers on the Moon Author: Billy Chapata Narrator: Billy Chapata Format: Unabridged Length: 01:30:23 Language: English Release date: 11-08-22 Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing Genres: Fiction & Literature, Poetry Summary: Social media sensation Billy Chapata shares insight and advice into the powerful world of love, heartbreak, and what comes next. This collection of poetry and prose will justify heartache and inspire the fortitude to survive and prosper. From Chameleon Aura author Billy Chapata comes his second major poetry collection, Flowers on the Moon. Chapata presents his signature blend of experience and advice through a chaptered series of prose and poetry. Filled with the familiar themes of love, loss, resilience, and growth From Chameleon Aura but with fresh poems and new advice, his touching narrative celebrates humanity for its undeniable worth, and this collection will leave readers warm with hope for growth, rebirth, and, most prominently, self-acceptance. Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to this audiobook in full for free on https://hotaudiobook.com/free ID: 574457 Title: Novelist as a Vocation Author: Haruki Murakami Narrator: Kotaro Watanabe Format: Unabridged Length: 07:35:42 Language: English Release date: 11-08-22 Publisher: Random House (Audio) Genres: Biography & Memoir, Fiction & Literature, Language Instruction, Language Arts, Literary Criticism Summary: NEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLER • An insightful look into the mind of a master storyteller—and a unique look at the craft of writing from the beloved and best-selling author of 1Q84, Norwegian Wood, and What I Talk About When I Talk About Running. 'Murakami is like a magician who explains what he's doing as he performs the trick and still makes you believe he has supernatural powers' —New York Times Book Review A MOST ANTICIPATED BOOK: Esquire, Vulture, LitHub, New York Observer Aspiring writers and readers who have long wondered where the mysterious novelist gets his ideas and what inspires his strangely surreal worlds will be fascinated by this engaging book from the internationally best-selling author. Haruki Murakami now shares with readers his thoughts on the role of the novel in our society; his own origins as a writer; and his musings on the sparks of creativity that inspire other writers, artists, and musicians. Here are the personal details of a life devoted to craft: the initial moment at a Yakult Swallows baseball game, when he suddenly knew he could write a novel; the importance of memory, what he calls a writer’s “mental chest of drawers”; the necessity of loneliness, patience, and his daily running routine; the seminal role a carrier pigeon played in his career and more.  'What I want to say is that in a certain sense, while the novelist is creating a novel, he is simultaneously being created by the novel as well.' —Haruki Murakami Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to this audiobook in full for free on https://hotaudiobook.com/free ID: 620924 Title: Velvet Dragonflies Author: Billy Chapata Narrator: Billy Chapata Format: Unabridged Length: 01:36:20 Language: English Release date: 11-08-22 Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing Genres: Fiction & Literature, Poetry Summary: Embark on a gentle journey back to self with this wistful and inspiring collection of poetry from beloved poet and writer Billy Chapata. Cushioned with love and tenderness, breakout poet Billy Chapata escorts readers through the oftentimes coarse path back to self-love in his latest collection of poetry, Velvet Dragonflies. This collection is divided into five sections––“Viscose,” “Koigu,” “Damask,” “Charmeuse,” and “Landing”––with each section representing the evolving softness that is found when true, deep self-respect and acceptance is rediscovered. Much like his two previous works, Chapata writes words that will echo around readers’ minds long after they’ve finished reading. Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to this audiobook in full for free on https://hotaudiobook.com/free ID: 634823 Title: Billy Chapata's Accents of Growth Author: Billy Chapata Narrator: Billy Chapata Format: Unabridged Length: 04:41:50 Language: English Release date: 11-08-22 Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing Genres: Fiction & Literature, Poetry, Health & Wellness, Mindfulness & Meditation Summary: Acclaimed author Billy Chapata presents this exclusive audio collection of his three books of poetry and prose: Chameleon Aura, Flowers on the Moon, and Velvet Dragonflies. Meant to inspire self-love, healing, and reflection, Chapata’s message is conveyed in a moving, scored performance.  Chapata’s warm delivery speaks to the multitude of lessons in his books: sharing universal experiences of love and loss, a touching narrative that celebrates humanity for its undeniable worth, and how to find our way back to the path of self-love, no matter how far we veer from it. Narrated by the author, this audio-only edition of his work will resonate in the listener’s mind long after the final chapter ends.  Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to this audiobook in full for free on https://hotaudiobook.com/free ID: 620926 Title: Chameleon Aura Author: Billy Chapata Narrator: Billy Chapata Format: Unabridged Length: 01:36:19 Language: English Release date: 11-08-22 Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing Genres: Fiction & Literature, Poetry Summary: Zimbabwean poet Billy Chapata provides a thought-provoking take on the universal experiences of love, pain, and what comes next through messages of empowerment. This collection of poetry and prose will justify heartache and inspire the fortitude to survive and prosper.  Chameleon Aura presents a harmonious blend of experience and advice through a chaptered series of prose and poetry that focuses on shared experiences in love and loss. Emboldened words and phrases capture the essence of the author's message and distinguish his unique style. Chapata's touching narrative celebrates humanity for their biological resilience and undeniable worth. This collection leaves readers warm with hope for growth, rebirth, and, most prominently, self-acceptance.  Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to this audiobook in full for free on https://hotaudiobook.com/free ID: 638620 Title: Communicate with Courage: Taking Risks to Overcome the Four Hidden Challenges Author: Michelle D. Gladieux Narrator: Michelle D. Gladieux Format: Unabridged Length: 04:18:15 Language: English Release date: 11-01-22 Publisher: Berrett-Koehler Publishers Genres: Business & Economics, Self Development, Management & Leadership, Health & Wellness Summary: Winner of nine awards in its first year including: the 2023 PenCraft Best Book Award for Nonfiction, 2023 Nonprofit Authors Association Silver Award, 2023 Readers' Favorite Bronze Medal Award for Business, the 2023 Dan Poynter's Global Ebook Awards Gold Award for Communications, and the 2023 PenCraft Award for Literary Excellence. Clear communication requires the courage to confront the psychological blocks that hold you back. Learn how to become a more fearless and peerless communicator. As a lifelong communication coach, Michelle Gladieux has discovered the four sneaky obstacles that can keep you from becoming an effective communicator: - HidingFear of exposing your supposed weaknesses - DefiningPutting too much stock into assumptions and being quick to judge - RationalizingUsing being realistic to shield yourself from taking chances, engaging in conflict, or doing other scary but potentially rewarding actions - SettlingStopping at good enough instead of aiming for something better in your interactions What all these challenges have in common is they require taking risks-to reveal yourself, to question your beliefs, to take a leap of faith, or to move out of your comfort zone. As a response, each chapter includes a Pro Move, or a best practice, and an exercise designed to help you overcome your fears and become a powerful communicator. Courageous communication requires self-knowledge, practice, and a fierce desire to continually improve; this book is like having an expert coach along with you for every step of the journey. Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to this audiobook in full for free on https://hotaudiobook.com/free ID: 621531 Title: LVOE.: Poems, Epigrams & Aphorisms Author: Atticus Narrator: Atticus Format: Unabridged Length: 00:45:34 Language: English Release date: 11-01-22 Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing Genres: Fiction & Literature, Poetry Summary: For the first time since he began writing, three-time New York Times bestselling author Atticus is inviting readers to take a look behind the mask as he embarks on a powerful journey inward in search of love, peace, and acceptance. Even if you’ve never heard his name, you’ve probably met someone with his words tattooed on their skin or heard them sung at a music concert. Atticus, the young, anonymous NYT Best Selling Author, has taken the world by storm with his beautiful poetry and powerful, simple themes of love and strength of the human spirit. Dubbed “The #1 Person to Follow” by Teen Vogue. And “The World’s Most Tattoo-able Poet” by Galore Magazine, he has been followed, quoted, and shared by some of the world’s top superstars, from Karlie Kloss to Shawn Mendes, Emma Roberts, and Alicia Keys. His words have been tattooed by tens of thousands of his avid followers. He has been featured in Time Magazine, Elle, The Guardian, Fast Company, Publishers Weekly, The New York Times, and The Wall Street Journal. He has worked with Kygo, Maroon 5, Absolute Vodka, Stance Socks, Target, Urban Outfitters, and Refinery 29. In 2020, Atticus launched his own brand of wine, aptly called Lost Poet, which has become the #1 selling wine on Winc.com. All while wearing a mask and keeping his identity a secret. In his words, “sending love from the shadows.”    His fourth poetry collection, LVOE., is a study into himself. Using his instantly recognizable lyrical style, gorgeous black-and-white illustrations, and relatable themes, Atticus will once again dazzle readers, inspiring them to also look within. This collection will feature all-new poems, each paired with beautiful sketches that bring the words alive from the page.   An exploration of self-love, meditation, meaning, loss, and romance, LVOE. is a look forward, a look backward, but most importantly a look inward to the often confusing yet hopeful human experience.   Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to this audiobook in full for free on https://hotaudiobook.com/free ID: 621530 Title: Jokes to Offend Men Author: Allison Kelley, Danielle Kraese, Kate Herzlin, Ysabel Yates Narrator: Cortney Wright, Erica Hernandez, Kate Herzlin Format: Unabridged Length: 01:00:30 Language: English Release date: 10-25-22 Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing Genres: Non-Fiction, Satire & Parody, Social Science, General Comedy Summary: A modern, feminist take on the classic joke book to amuse and empower readers who are tired of being the punchline. A man walks into a bar. It’s a low one, so he gets a promotion within his first six months on the job.   Four comedy writers transform classic joke setups into sharp commentary about the everyday and structural sexism that pervades all facets of life. Jokes to Offend Men arms readers with humorous quips to shut down workplace underminers, condescending uncles, and dismissive doctors, or to share with their exhausted friends at the end of a long day. A cutting, cathartic spin on the old-fashioned joke book, Jokes to Offend Men is a refreshing reclamation of a tired form for anyone who's ever been told to "lighten up, it's just a joke!"   Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to this audiobook in full for free on https://hotaudiobook.com/free ID: 638619 Title: Ending Checkbox Diversity: Rewriting the Story of Performative Allyship in Corporate America Author: Dannie Lynn Fountain Narrator: Donna Schiele Format: Unabridged Length: 03:03:00 Language: English Release date: 10-25-22 Publisher: Berrett-Koehler Publishers Genres: Business & Economics, HR & Office Administration Summary: DEI isn't just a box to check. As a triple minority who passes for a straight white woman in corporate America, Dannie Lynn Fountain has seen too many companies pretend to care about diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) only for its public relations outcomes. In Ending Checkbox Diversity, Fountain explores how the current structure of corporate DEI lends itself to the continued oppression of marginalized identities. She examines the narrow objectives and metrics that allow for shallow or no improvement and how shifting diversity responsibility to employee resource groups enables companies to disclaim responsibility for making meaningful progress. She looks at the impact of Zennials and Gen Zers, the most diverse generations ever, and breaks down precisely why some notable examples of poor DEI initiatives failed (and what should have been done differently). And she builds a road map for what real DEI looks like and how to avoid the performative allyship trope. Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to this audiobook in full for free on https://hotaudiobook.com/free ID: 583482 Title: Book of the Gaels Author: James Yorkston Narrator: James Yorkston Format: Unabridged Length: 07:14:00 Language: English Release date: 10-20-22 Publisher: W.F. Howes Genres: Fiction & Literature, Literary Fiction Summary: Rural West Cork, Ireland. Two Kids, Joseph and Paul, and their struggling, poet father, Fraser, are battling grief and poverty. When a letter arrives with a summons to Dublin and the promise of publication, it offers a chink of light - the hope of rescue. But Dublin is a long, wet and hungry way from West Cork in the mid-70s, especially when they have no money - just the clothes they stand up in and an old, battered suitcase. So begins an almost anti-roadtrip of flipsides and contradictions - dreams and nightmares, promises and disappointments, generosity and meanness, unconditional love and shocking neglect. In simple, beautiful, lyrical prose, James Yorkston's new novel takes us on that trip, as seen through the eyes of a brave and resourceful but poor and frightened child. It tells of the emptying, paralysing pain of grief and loss, tempered only by the hope of rescue and the redemption of parental love. It also tells of Fraser's love for his children's dead mother, as hidden within the battered suitcase is Fraser's heart-breaking collection of poems - The Book of the Gaels. Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to this audiobook in full for free on https://hotaudiobook.com/free ID: 614970 Title: Haunted in America: True Ghost Stories From The Best of Leslie Rule Collection Author: Leslie Rule Narrator: Lisa Flanagan Format: Unabridged Length: 11:03:48 Language: English Release date: 10-18-22 Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing Genres: Non-Fiction, Health & Wellness, Social Science, Naturopathy & New Age Summary: From best-selling author Leslie Rule comes a collection of stories about things that go bump in the night — true accounts collected from her years of research on ghostly encounters in the United States, including revised and updated content in Rule's singular voice. Whether you’re a believer, a skeptic, or somewhere in between, you’ll find a story that sticks with you in this compendium of the best of Leslie Rule’s ghost explorations and interviews. With the most-spine tingling stories from the author’s previous four books, Coast to Coast Ghosts, When the Ghost Screams, Ghosts Among Us, and Ghost in the Mirror, along with new and updated accounts and theories, Rule brings her original voice to this omnibus of chilling, fascinating tales. Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to this audiobook in full for free on https://hotaudiobook.com/free ID: 630385 Title: Intelligence Isn't Enough: A Black Professional's Guide to Thriving in the Workplace Author: Carice Anderson Narrator: Carice Anderson Format: Unabridged Length: 09:44:50 Language: English Release date: 10-18-22 Publisher: Berrett-Koehler Publishers Genres: Non-Fiction, Social Science Summary: Master the balance between working on your career and working in it. Intelligence Isn't Enough helps Black professionals make strategic decisions and learn the unspoken rules for success. Recounting the frustration she felt as a young Black woman beginning her career, Carice Anderson knows that many Black professionals are relying on their education and intellect alone to be successful in the workplace. In this book, she empowers young Black professionals by equipping them with advice and little-known principles of career success from her experiences and interviews with thirty successful Black leaders. Intelligence Isn't Enough is divided into six chapters that guide readers through what Anderson calls the three major corporate muscle groups: Knowing yourself- understanding your story and investigating your mindset Knowing others-building and sustaining important relationships in the workplace Knowing your environment-analyzing your organization's culture Anderson will teach you how to integrate the knowledge of these three groups to craft an authentic personal brand and communication style that will help you maximize your impact. Using personal stories, quotes, lessons learned, and advice from both the author and Black leaders who have worked in some of the finest institutions across North America, Africa, and Europe, Black professionals will learn tips and tools to strategically chart their career paths and advance in the workplace for lifelong success. Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to this audiobook in full for free on https://hotaudiobook.com/free ID: 644443 Title: Dragons Out! Author: Kari Kakkonen Narrator: Carlo Villa Format: Unabridged Length: 06:49:01 Language: English Release date: 10-14-22 Publisher: Findaway Voices Genres: Kids, Action & Adventure, Non-Fiction Summary: Learn about software testing in a fun way, by reading stories about dragons and knights. The book is a great read for children on their own, with their parents, or as an additional reading in schools. It is also for anyone who wants to know what software testing is, they will enjoy this book tremendously. The book talks about adventures of two children, Laura and Tom, who tumble into dragons annoying villages and castles. They learn about different dragons and how to defeat them with the help of knights. The children grow into exceptional dragon experts. Stories are explained in information technology and software testing terms and concepts, e.g. a dragon represents a software defect, and knights represent testers and developers. Reading parallels is an easy-to-understand way of learning. In this book, Kari Kakkonen combines his passion into fantasy and software testing in a new and fascinating way, creating an enjoyable experience for the readers. The book is suitable for ages of 9-99, although it is written for children. I love the idea of bringing testing and dragons together. Explaining testing ideas in this way is great for new testers to give them a broad idea of the depth of testing. The stories can sit on their own for children as well, and may encourage them to think about how they could test some of the apps they use. Janet Gregory, DragonFire Inc, co-author of three books on agile testing. Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to this audiobook in full for free on https://hotaudiobook.com/free ID: 617842 Title: When the Dark Spoke to Me Author: Christabelle Marbun Narrator: Christabelle Marbun Format: Unabridged Length: 01:11:17 Language: English Release date: 10-11-22 Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing Genres: Fiction & Literature, Poetry Summary: A profound poetry collection shrouded in tenderness and empathy, created to comfort the growing pains we all experience in life. Teen breakout poet Christabelle Grace Marbun brings her latest collection When the Dark Spoke to Me to life through words wise beyond her years. Her uniquely positive perspective on life, death, and everything in between makes this book equally as comforting as it is compelling. Marbun’s exceptional thoughtfulness is evident in every word she pens––her messages of hope and her effortless optimism are sure to inspire every person who touches this book. Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to this audiobook in full for free on https://hotaudiobook.com/free ID: 629179 Title: Leading with Joy: Practices for Uncertain Times Author: Akaya Windwood, Rajasvini Bhansali Narrator: Pamela L. Kelly Format: Unabridged Length: 04:53:30 Language: English Release date: 10-04-22 Publisher: Berrett-Koehler Publishers Genres: Business & Economics, Self Development, Management & Leadership, Health & Wellness Summary: In a time of increasing disconnection and uncertainty, Leading with Joy shows how leaders can reclaim their purpose and embrace joy in service of social transformation. Leadership that connects people and centers compassion and trust instead of competition and disconnection is needed more than ever before. There are plenty of manuals that show people how to manage organizations, but what is really needed in this moment is a book that shows us how to include kindness and inspiration within leadership. Leading with Joy promotes a courageous and compassionate approach to leadership that can sustain purposeful action and social change. This book takes the form of a series of vignettes about the authors' insights and stories, with reflection questions at the end of each one. Through these stories-which address topics such as workplace triumphs and lessons, family relationships, and even near-death experiences- Akaya Windwood and Rajasvini Bhansali illuminate different aspects of leadership, such as humility, forgiveness, and kindness, and invite leaders to respond to the current moment. The book draws on the authors' lived experiences as leaders, including their encounters with oppression, and their wisdom in principled leadership. They demonstrate how leaders can create conditions of abundance and well-being, which are necessary for long-term social transformation. Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to this audiobook in full for free on https://hotaudiobook.com/free ID: 559067 Title: Picture You Dead Author: Peter James Narrator: Daniel Weyman Format: Unabridged Length: 11:45:30 Language: English Release date: 09-29-22 Publisher: Pan Macmillan Genres: Mystery, Thriller & Horror, Police Stories Summary: A long-lost masterpiece sparks deadly violence – and sets Detective Superintendent Roy Grace on the path of a caclulating killer. Discover the darkness that lurks around every corner in Picture You Dead by Peter James. Now a major ITV drama starring John Simm as Roy Grace. Harry and Freya, an ordinary couple, dreamed for years of finding something priceless buried amongst the tat in a car boot sale. It was a dream they knew in their hearts would never come true – until the day it did . . . They buy a drab portrait for twenty pounds for its beautiful frame, planning to cut the painting out. Then, studying it back at home, there seems to be another picture beneath, of a stunning landscape. Could it be a long-lost masterpiece from 1770? If genuine, it could be worth millions. One collector is certain it is genuine. Someone who uses any method he can to get what he wants. Detective Superintendent Roy Grace finds himself plunged into the unfamiliar and rarefied world of fine art. Outwardly it appears respectable, gentlemanly, above reproach. But beneath the veneer, he rapidly finds that greed, deception and violence walk hand-in-hand. And Harry and Freya are about to discover that their dream is turning into their worst nightmare . . . Although the Roy Grace novels can be listened to in any order, Picture You Dead is the nineteenth title in the bestselling series. Enjoy more of the Brighton detective’s investigations with Find Them Dead and Left You Dead. Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to this audiobook in full for free on https://hotaudiobook.com/free ID: 623719 Title: Lead Without Blame: Building Resilient Learning Teams Author: Diana Larsen, Tricia Broderick Narrator: Natalie Hoyt Format: Unabridged Length: 06:47:15 Language: English Release date: 09-27-22 Publisher: Berrett-Koehler Publishers Genres: Business & Economics, Management & Leadership, HR & Office Administration Summary: A detailed framework for leaders to move past outdated workplace blame and shame strategies to cultivate resilient teams capable of facing adversity and setbacks confidently. Workplace finger-pointing stifles creativity, reduces productivity, and limits psychological safety. Although no one sets out to be judgmental, learning new habits is hard. Two experienced leadership and agilists coaches share a road-tested leadership model that continuously embraces humility and failure as part of the growth process to deliver results. By facilitating blame-free retrospective meetings, leaders chart a productive path forward. They amplify three essential motivators of purpose, autonomy, and co-intelligence within their team. Layered on with four resilience factors: inclusive collaboration, transparent power dynamics, collaborative learning, and embracing conflict. After applying these strategies, learning leaders will help their teams and themselves become more resilient and better equipped to handle any unexpected and challenging tasks that comes their way. Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to this audiobook in full for free on https://hotaudiobook.com/free ID: 616315 Title: Self Love Poetry: For Thinkers & Feelers Author: Melody Godfred Narrator: Melody Godfred Format: Unabridged Length: 01:36:30 Language: English Release date: 09-27-22 Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing Genres: Fiction & Literature, Poetry Summary: Readers have called her work “life changing,” “pandemic medicine,” and “part of my daily ritual.” Oprah Magazine and the Today Show have featured her work for its timely, uplifting wisdom. Now, Self Love Philosopher Melody Godfred shares her first poetry book, Self Love Poetry: For Thinkers & Feelers, a collection of 200 thought-provoking and heart-opening self love poems. In Self Love Poetry, Godfred explores concepts like authenticity, surrender, resilience, gratitude, believing in yourself, and of course, love, through 100 pairs of poems, each dedicated to a central theme. The first poem in each pair is a "thinker" poem that lights up the analytical, more literal, left side of the brain, and the second poem is a companion "feeler" poem that speaks to the creative, more emotional right side of the brain. Combined, the poems electrify the mind, body and soul through a completely unique poetry experience that inspires each of us to embrace all parts of ourselves. This empowering poetry book will not only engage you to think and feel, but will make you feel seen, show you how to love yourself, and encourage you to seek out the hope and beauty in the world … and in yourself. It’s the perfect gift for yourself or someone you love, especially after a most difficult year. Audiobook highlights: - Narration by author Melody Godfred, a speaker known for her warm, soothing voice and thought leadership in the self love space - Five meditations set to emotional music with poem selections touching on Self Love, Self Care, Worth, Hope, and Authenticity Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to this audiobook in full for free on https://hotaudiobook.com/free ID: 623718 Title: Leadership Two Words at a Time: Simple Truths for Leading Complicated People Author: Bill Treasurer Narrator: Bill Treasurer Format: Abridged Length: 07:01:58 Language: English Release date: 09-27-22 Publisher: Berrett-Koehler Publishers Genres: Business & Economics, Management & Leadership, HR & Office Administration Summary: For newcomers and upper management alike, leadership can be overwhelming and overcomplicated. By building core tenets of leadership around two key words for each chapter, Bill Treasurer simplifies the equation. Congratulations, new leader! You've joined the ranks during an exceptionally complicated time. Our current workplace climate is fraught with political divisions, economic disparities, and ever-shifting social dynamics. Leaders are managing remote teams across larger geographic distances and facing new roadblocks to onboarding, giving performance feedback, and nurturing healthy relationships. Leadership Two Words at a Time speaks directly to the plight of the new leader and is divided into three parts: Leading Yourself, Leading People, and Leading Work. Rather than overintellectualize the practice, Bill Treasurer breaks up the concept into essential and understandable learning nuggets-summed up by two-word headers-that provide the practical guidance and support that leaders often don't get. The result is time-tested wisdom that new leaders can grasp immediately and implement easily-and, with a little practice, master completely. Consider it a personal leadership playbook. This book gives you the basic building blocks to gain both competence and confidence, take on greater responsibility, and learn what it takes to be and stay a leader. Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com