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The Humane Gardener

Nurturing a Backyard Habitat for Wildlife

by Nancy Lawson ...

Narrated by Kitty Hendrix ...

Unabridged

3 hours 41 min

An eloquent plea for compassion and respect for all species, The Humane Gardener "does the important work of speaking for the trees—and the bees, butterflies, and other living creatures that need healthy ecosystems" (BookPage). Master naturalist Nancy Lawson uses engaging anecdotes and inspired advice, profiles of home gardeners throughout the United States, and interviews with scientists and ... Read more

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An eloquent plea for compassion and respect for all species, The Humane Gardener "does the important work of speaking for the trees—and the bees, butterflies, and other living creatures that need healthy ecosystems" (BookPage). Master naturalist Nancy Lawson uses engaging anecdotes and inspired advice, profiles of home gardeners throughout the United States, and interviews with scientists and
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Penman of the Founding

A Biography of John Dickinson

by Jane E. Calvert ...

Narrated by Kitty Hendrix ...

Unabridged

24 hours 12 min

John Dickinson of Pennsylvania and Delaware was an early leader of the resistance to British rule in the American colonies. In fact, to many, he was the most prominent figure in the struggle for independence, though his Quaker-influenced opposition to violence kept him from signing one of its most famous documents in July 1776. Still, Dickinson, one of the wealthiest men in the colonies, did more ... Read more

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John Dickinson of Pennsylvania and Delaware was an early leader of the resistance to British rule in the American colonies. In fact, to many, he was the most prominent figure in the struggle for independence, though his Quaker-influenced opposition to violence kept him from signing one of its most famous documents in July 1776. Still, Dickinson, one of the wealthiest men in the colonies, did more
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Midlife & Magically Marked

A Paranormal Women's Fiction Novel

by Leona Knight ...

Narrated by Kitty Hendrix ...

Series series Seventh Path
Unabridged

5 hours 50 min

Life begins at 40—but so do bad joints, wrinkles, and gray hairs.They say that by the age of forty you should have gained the skills and experience to have a better life.But the only thing I've gained is a job promotion to permanent desk jockey until retirement. I thought I escaped my mediocre destiny when I met my husband . . . until he died on our honeymoon and a series of unfortunate events ... Read more

$12.99 USD

Life begins at 40—but so do bad joints, wrinkles, and gray hairs.They say that by the age of forty you should have gained the skills and experience to have a better life.But the only thing I've gained is a job promotion to permanent desk jockey until retirement. I thought I escaped my mediocre destiny when I met my husband . . . until he died on our honeymoon and a series of unfortunate events
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Gentlemen Prefer Blondes

by Anita Loos ...

Narrated by Kitty Hendrix ...

Unabridged

3 hours 53 min

100 years ago and before there were Instagram Influencers, there was Lorelei Lee, a wily blonde from Little Rock, Arkansas, and her BFF Dorothy, who took New York and Europe by storm in 1925, reporting in her diary every detail of their quest to collect the greatest trove of jewels, gowns, men, and adventures imaginable.In her “Illuminating Diary of a Professional Lady,” Lorelei hopes you will ... Read more

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100 years ago and before there were Instagram Influencers, there was Lorelei Lee, a wily blonde from Little Rock, Arkansas, and her BFF Dorothy, who took New York and Europe by storm in 1925, reporting in her diary every detail of their quest to collect the greatest trove of jewels, gowns, men, and adventures imaginable.In her “Illuminating Diary of a Professional Lady,” Lorelei hopes you will
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Midlife & Exorcising Spirits

A Paranormal Women's Fiction Novel

by Leona Knight ...

Narrated by Kitty Hendrix ...

Series series Seventh Path
Unabridged

5 hours 10 min

Can't have a midlife crisis if your entire life is a crisis.After that bombshell of discovering the identity of the evil entity roaming the halls of my estate. Burning down the house to root it out was looking like a good idea.If only it was that simple. Knowing who it is and finding it within the labyrinth halls of this estate is proving to be a challenge.And now the house itself is sick?Can a ... Read more

$12.99 USD

Can't have a midlife crisis if your entire life is a crisis.After that bombshell of discovering the identity of the evil entity roaming the halls of my estate. Burning down the house to root it out was looking like a good idea.If only it was that simple. Knowing who it is and finding it within the labyrinth halls of this estate is proving to be a challenge.And now the house itself is sick?Can a
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At the End of Life

True Stories About How We Die

Narrated by Kitty Hendrix, Al Kessel ...

Abridged

10 hours 47 min

What should medicine do when it can't save your life?The modern healthcare system has become proficient at staving off death with aggressive interventions. And yet, eventually everyone dies—and although most Americans say they would prefer to die peacefully at home, more than half of all deaths take place in hospitals or health care facilities.At the End of Life—the latest collaborative book ... Read more

$24.99 USD

What should medicine do when it can't save your life?The modern healthcare system has become proficient at staving off death with aggressive interventions. And yet, eventually everyone dies—and although most Americans say they would prefer to die peacefully at home, more than half of all deaths take place in hospitals or health care facilities.At the End of Life—the latest collaborative book
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Make Work Work

The 5 Daily Practices of the Employee-Centric Leader

by Deborah Lovich ...

Narrated by Kitty Hendrix ...

Unabridged

8 hours

Five daily habits that reduce burnout, build engagement, and create a stronger organization, with no complex programs or HR mandates required.Burnout is at record levels, and most leadership advice isn't solving it, because it's too complicated; it lands on HR teams who can't change daily culture, or it simply doesn't stick. This book offers something more useful: five simple, repeatable practices ... Read more

$20.99 USD

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Five daily habits that reduce burnout, build engagement, and create a stronger organization, with no complex programs or HR mandates required.Burnout is at record levels, and most leadership advice isn't solving it, because it's too complicated; it lands on HR teams who can't change daily culture, or it simply doesn't stick. This book offers something more useful: five simple, repeatable practices
... Read more
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The School Discipline Fix

Changing Behavior Using the Collaborative Problem Solving Approach

by J. Stuart Ablon, Alisha R. Pollastri ...

Narrated by Kitty Hendrix ...

Unabridged

6 hours 28 min

Traditional school discipline is ineffective and often damaging, relying heavily on punishments and motivational procedures aimed at giving students the incentive to behave better. There is a better way.Dr. Ablon and his coauthor Dr. Pollastri have been working with schools throughout the world to refine the Collaborative Problem-Solving (CPS) approach, creating a step-by-step program for ... Read more

$19.99 USD

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Traditional school discipline is ineffective and often damaging, relying heavily on punishments and motivational procedures aimed at giving students the incentive to behave better. There is a better way.Dr. Ablon and his coauthor Dr. Pollastri have been working with schools throughout the world to refine the Collaborative Problem-Solving (CPS) approach, creating a step-by-step program for
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A Roost and Arrest

by Hillary Avis ...

Narrated by Kitty Hendrix ...

Series series Clucks and Clues Cozy Mysteries
Unabridged

5 hours 30 min

Farmed and dangerous . . .Leona's spirits are flying as high as the flags over Honeytree's Fourth of July Festival. Her fledgling egg business is booming, her new relationship is flourishing, and it's finally warm enough to put the top down on her convertible. Everything is sunny-side up.But her good mood disappears faster than a speeding pullet when the local beauty queen is shot during the ... Read more

$15.99 USD

Farmed and dangerous . . .Leona's spirits are flying as high as the flags over Honeytree's Fourth of July Festival. Her fledgling egg business is booming, her new relationship is flourishing, and it's finally warm enough to put the top down on her convertible. Everything is sunny-side up.But her good mood disappears faster than a speeding pullet when the local beauty queen is shot during the
... Read more
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Maria Theresa

Empress: The Making of the Austrian Enlightenment

by Richard Bassett ...

Narrated by Kitty Hendrix ...

Unabridged

20 hours 5 min

A major new biography of Maria Theresa, the formidable Habsburg EmpressMaria Theresa was the single most powerful woman in eighteenth-century Europe. At the age of just twenty-three she succeeded to the Habsburg domains only to find them contested by almost every power in Europe. Over the next forty years, she became a fierce leader and opponent, as well as a devoted wife and mother to sixteen ... Read more

$30.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

A major new biography of Maria Theresa, the formidable Habsburg EmpressMaria Theresa was the single most powerful woman in eighteenth-century Europe. At the age of just twenty-three she succeeded to the Habsburg domains only to find them contested by almost every power in Europe. Over the next forty years, she became a fierce leader and opponent, as well as a devoted wife and mother to sixteen
... Read more
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Fake Work

How I Began to Suspect Capitalism is a Joke

by Leigh Claire La Berge ...

Narrated by Kitty Hendrix ...

Unabridged

7 hours 33 min

In this genre-bending memoir, Leigh Claire La Berge reflects on her stint at one of the most prestigious management consulting firms in the country and what it teaches us about the absurdity of work—for readers of Bullshit Jobs and fans of Office Space and Sorry to Bother YouWhile headlines blazed with doomsaying prophecies about the looming Y2K apocalyps... ... Read more

$19.99 USD

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In this genre-bending memoir, Leigh Claire La Berge reflects on her stint at one of the most prestigious management consulting firms in the country and what it teaches us about the absurdity of work—for readers of Bullshit Jobs and fans of Office Space and Sorry to Bother YouWhile headlines blazed with doomsaying prophecies about the looming Y2K apocalyps...
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Retiring

Creating a Life That Works for You

by Teresa M. Amabile, Lotte Bailyn, Marcy Crary, Douglas T. Hall, Kathy E. Kram ...

Narrated by Kitty Hendrix ...

Unabridged

12 hours 37 min

Retirement can be both thrilling and challenging in unexpected ways. This book goes beyond the typical financial and health-related advice on retirement, providing insights to guide you in broader areas of your life.With lively, engaging writing, the book tells retirement transition stories to explore how retiring involves a reconstruction. You'll gain wisdom on the common themes and the wildly ... Read more

$25.99 USD

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Retirement can be both thrilling and challenging in unexpected ways. This book goes beyond the typical financial and health-related advice on retirement, providing insights to guide you in broader areas of your life.With lively, engaging writing, the book tells retirement transition stories to explore how retiring involves a reconstruction. You'll gain wisdom on the common themes and the wildly
... Read more

Also available as: eBook