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The Resilience Imperative

Cooperative Transitions to a Steady-state Economy

by Michael Lewis, Pat Conaty ...

Narrated by Eric Pollins ...

Unabridged

16 hours 43 min

We find ourselves between a rock and a hot place compelled by the intertwining forces of peak oil and climate change to reinvent our economic life at a much more local and regional scale. The Resilience Imperative argues for a major SEE (Social, Ecological, Economic) Change as a prerequisite for replacing the paradigm of limitless economic growth with a more decentralized, cooperative, steady ... Read more

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We find ourselves between a rock and a hot place compelled by the intertwining forces of peak oil and climate change to reinvent our economic life at a much more local and regional scale. The Resilience Imperative argues for a major SEE (Social, Ecological, Economic) Change as a prerequisite for replacing the paradigm of limitless economic growth with a more decentralized, cooperative, steady
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Lessons Learned on Bay Street

The Sale Begins When the Customer Says No

by Don Johnson ...

Narrated by Eric Pollins ...

Unabridged

5 hours 26 min

In this memoir, one of the most successful investment bankers on Bay Street shares the lessons he learned about business and life in a long and successful career as president of Burns Fry and then as vice-chairman of BMO Nesbitt Burns. Lessons Learned on Bay Street tells the inside story of how Donald K. Johnson led financing transactions involving hundreds of millions of dollars for Canadian and ... Read more

$17.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

In this memoir, one of the most successful investment bankers on Bay Street shares the lessons he learned about business and life in a long and successful career as president of Burns Fry and then as vice-chairman of BMO Nesbitt Burns. Lessons Learned on Bay Street tells the inside story of how Donald K. Johnson led financing transactions involving hundreds of millions of dollars for Canadian and
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Frankly, We Did Win This Election

The Inside Story of How Trump Lost

by Michael C. Bender ...

Narrated by Eric Pollins ...

Unabridged

17 hours 6 min

Michael C. Bender, senior White House reporter for the Wall Street Journal, presents a deeply reported account of the 2020 presidential campaign that details how Donald J. Trump became the first incumbent in three decades to lose reelection—and the only one whose defeat culminated in a violent insurrection.Beginning with President Trump’s first impeachment and ending with his second, FRANKLY, WE ... Read more

$38.99 USD

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Michael C. Bender, senior White House reporter for the Wall Street Journal, presents a deeply reported account of the 2020 presidential campaign that details how Donald J. Trump became the first incumbent in three decades to lose reelection—and the only one whose defeat culminated in a violent insurrection.Beginning with President Trump’s first impeachment and ending with his second, FRANKLY, WE
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The Age of AI

And Our Human Future

by Henry A Kissinger, Eric Schmidt, Daniel Huttenlocher ...

Narrated by Eric Pollins ...

Unabridged

7 hours 13 min

Three of the world’s most accomplished and deep thinkers come together to explore Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the way it is transforming human society—and what this technology means for us all.An AI learned to win chess by making moves human grand masters had never conceived. Another AI discovered a new antibiotic by analyzing molecular properties human scientists did not understand. Now, AI ... Read more

$24.99 USD

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Three of the world’s most accomplished and deep thinkers come together to explore Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the way it is transforming human society—and what this technology means for us all.An AI learned to win chess by making moves human grand masters had never conceived. Another AI discovered a new antibiotic by analyzing molecular properties human scientists did not understand. Now, AI
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The End of the Myth

From the Frontier to the Border Wall in the Mind of America

by Greg Grandin ...

Narrated by Eric Pollins ...

Unabridged

13 hours 27 min

***WINNER OF THE PULITZER PRIZE FOR GENERAL NONFICTION*From a Pulitzer Prize finalist, a new and eye-opening interpretation of the meaning of the frontier, from early westward expansion to Trump’s border wall.**Ever since this nation’s inception, the idea of an open and ever-expanding frontier has been central to American identity. Symbolizing a future of endless promise, it was the foundation of ... Read more

$28.99 USD

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***WINNER OF THE PULITZER PRIZE FOR GENERAL NONFICTION*From a Pulitzer Prize finalist, a new and eye-opening interpretation of the meaning of the frontier, from early westward expansion to Trump’s border wall.**Ever since this nation’s inception, the idea of an open and ever-expanding frontier has been central to American identity. Symbolizing a future of endless promise, it was the foundation of
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The Mysterious Benedict Society and the Riddle of Ages

by Trenton Lee Stewart, Manu Montoya ...

Narrated by Eric Pollins ...

Series Audiobook 4 - The Mysterious Benedict Society
Unabridged

11 hours 58 min

The brilliant and beloved gang from the New York Timesbestselling series is back -- and ready to face new threats, dangerous dilemmas, and irresistible adventures.The Mysterious Benedict Society is a modern classic, drawing comparisons to J.K. Rowling and Roald Dahl, named a Timemagazine "Best Young Adult Book of All Time," and selling over three million copies. Some time has passed since the ... Read more

$31.99 USD

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The brilliant and beloved gang from the New York Timesbestselling series is back -- and ready to face new threats, dangerous dilemmas, and irresistible adventures.The Mysterious Benedict Society is a modern classic, drawing comparisons to J.K. Rowling and Roald Dahl, named a Timemagazine "Best Young Adult Book of All Time," and selling over three million copies. Some time has passed since the
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The Truth About Trump

by Michael D'Antonio ...

Narrated by Eric Pollins ...

Unabridged

16 hours 15 min

The Truth About Trump is a revealing unauthorized biography featuring firsthand interviews, including with "the Donald" himself, by Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter Michael D'Antonio.He is one of the world’s most successful businessmen—and a man who many Americans love to hate. So how did Donald Trump become a serious contender in the race for the country’s highest office? His critics think his run ... Read more

$32.99 USD

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The Truth About Trump is a revealing unauthorized biography featuring firsthand interviews, including with "the Donald" himself, by Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter Michael D'Antonio.He is one of the world’s most successful businessmen—and a man who many Americans love to hate. So how did Donald Trump become a serious contender in the race for the country’s highest office? His critics think his run
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The Pop-up Pitch

The Two-Hour Creative Sprint to the Most Persuasive Presentation of Your Life

by Dan Roam ...

Narrated by Eric Pollins ...

Unabridged

4 hours 14 min

A fast and practical visual storytelling method that puts a powerful new toolkit into the hands of leaders, innovators, salespeople, teachers and anyone else who needs to quickly make an impact on increasingly distracted audiences.The Pop-Up Pitch is a radical new approach to help you create the perfect presentation, combining three key elements of persuasive storytelling-simple pictures, clear ... Read more

$18.99 USD

A fast and practical visual storytelling method that puts a powerful new toolkit into the hands of leaders, innovators, salespeople, teachers and anyone else who needs to quickly make an impact on increasingly distracted audiences.The Pop-Up Pitch is a radical new approach to help you create the perfect presentation, combining three key elements of persuasive storytelling-simple pictures, clear
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The Bitcoin Big Bang

How Alternative Currencies Are About to Change the World

by Brian Kelly ...

Narrated by Eric Pollins ...

Unabridged

8 hours 55 min

In the same way that email changed the way we transfer information, the decentralized bitcoin network is about to revolutionize the business world, the legal profession, and even how we view the role of government. The Bitcoin Big Bang dives headfirst into this paradigm shift and goes beyond Bitcoin 101 to explain how this transformative technology is about to change the world. This book will: ... Read more

$19.99 USD

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In the same way that email changed the way we transfer information, the decentralized bitcoin network is about to revolutionize the business world, the legal profession, and even how we view the role of government. The Bitcoin Big Bang dives headfirst into this paradigm shift and goes beyond Bitcoin 101 to explain how this transformative technology is about to change the world. This book will:
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Fight for Liberty

Defending Democracy in the Age of Trump

Narrated by Aaron Abano, Ewan Chung, Nimo Gandhi, Susan Hanfield, Alex Hyde-White, Jane Oppenheimer, Eric Pollins, Paul Rogan ...

Unabridged

9 hours 39 min

Anne Applebaum, Garry Kasparov, Richard North Patterson, and a constellation of other thinkers make the urgent case for liberal democracy -- reinvigorating its central values in an age of doubt and discord.Liberal democracy is in crisis around the world, besieged by authoritarianism, nationalism, and other illiberal forces. Far-right parties are gaining traction in Europe, Vladimir Putin tightens ... Read more

$27.99 USD

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Anne Applebaum, Garry Kasparov, Richard North Patterson, and a constellation of other thinkers make the urgent case for liberal democracy -- reinvigorating its central values in an age of doubt and discord.Liberal democracy is in crisis around the world, besieged by authoritarianism, nationalism, and other illiberal forces. Far-right parties are gaining traction in Europe, Vladimir Putin tightens
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Maximize Your Metabolism

Lifelong Solutions to Lose Weight, Restore Energy, and Prevent Disease

by Noel Maclaren, MD, Sunita Singh Maclaren ...

Narrated by Eric Pollins ...

Unabridged

10 hours 56 min

From an award-winning endocrinology pioneer and metabolism expert comes a revolutionary, sustainable and scientific approach to help you lose weight, regain energy, clear your mind, and prevent disease.Like our fingerprints, each of us has a unique metabolism. Your metabolism will change as you move through life, shaping your mental and physical capabilities. However, one in four of us will ... Read more

$27.99 USD

From an award-winning endocrinology pioneer and metabolism expert comes a revolutionary, sustainable and scientific approach to help you lose weight, regain energy, clear your mind, and prevent disease.Like our fingerprints, each of us has a unique metabolism. Your metabolism will change as you move through life, shaping your mental and physical capabilities. However, one in four of us will
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Who Is Alex Trebek?

A Biography

by Lisa Rogak ...

Narrated by Eric Pollins ...

Unabridged

5 hours 52 min

After a contestant wrote “We love you, Alex!” as his Final Jeopardy! answer, fans around the world quickly chimed in to proclaim their own love and support for beloved Jeopardy! host Alex Trebek. In the wake of his devastating cancer diagnosis, the moment provided the perfect opportunity to reflect on what the show — and the man – meant to them.It was no surprise, since millions of devoted viewers ... Read more

$19.99 USD

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After a contestant wrote “We love you, Alex!” as his Final Jeopardy! answer, fans around the world quickly chimed in to proclaim their own love and support for beloved Jeopardy! host Alex Trebek. In the wake of his devastating cancer diagnosis, the moment provided the perfect opportunity to reflect on what the show — and the man – meant to them.It was no surprise, since millions of devoted viewers
... Read more

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