Audiobooks narrated by Alex Knox

Carl Perkins: The King of Rockabilly Audiobook

He was the King of Rockabilly, and one of rock and roll's true pioneers. A groundbreaking guitarist, singer, and songwriter, Carl Perkins inspired countless musicians in country, rock, and pop music. Now acclaimed music writer Jeff Apter recounts Carl Perkins's remarkable life story—the triumphs, tragedies, and career highlights that include some of the most pivotal moments in music history. Born in Tennessee to poor sharecroppers, Carl grew up listening to gospel and country music, learned blues guitar from a fellow field hand, and started writing songs at age fourteen. He plied his trade in rowdy honky-tonks, performing with his brothers before beginning his recording career at the legendary Sun Studio in Memphis. It was there that Carl became a member of the fabled Million Dollar Quartet, alongside Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, and Jerry Lee Lewis. In 1955, he wrote and recorded 'Blue Suede Shoes,' the first record by a Sun artist to sell over a million copies. But then a fateful car crash stalled his career, one of many tragedies in Carl's life. Over the following decades, countless artists performed and recorded his songs and became Carl's friends, collaborators, and champions. Rich with insider detail and background into Carl's private battles, humanitarian work, and personal inspirations, this is a fascinating, in-depth look at his one-of-a-kind legacy.

Jeff Apter (Author), Alex Knox (Narrator)

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Make Your Mark: Lessons in Character from Seven Presidents

The award-wining author of Second Acts and The Last Republicans draws on interviews and conversations with seven presidents to identify the essence of character, leadership and legacy that has defined each of them and the modern American presidency. Throughout his career as an author, journalist, television commentator, and head of a presidential library and foundation, Mark Updegrove has had the privilege of getting to know seven U.S. Presidents, from Gerald Ford to Barack Obama. In Make Your Mark, he offers incisive, compelling sketches of these modern presidents and the character trait that made each suited to his moment in the Oval Office and underlies his most significant accomplishments. Gerald Ford’s instinct to do the right thing in the wake of Watergate; Jimmy Carter’s mission to do good in the areas of peace and human rights during his presidency and throughout his post-presidency; Ronald Reagan’s optimism, restoring the nation’s confidence and pride after a sustained period of demoralizing national setbacks; George H.W. Bush’s humility, helping to ensure a peaceful end to the Cold War that had seethed between the superpowers for over forty years; Bill Clinton’s resilience and determination to keep working for the good of the American people in the face of political and personal obstacles; George W. Bush’s charge to give back as the deadly AIDS epidemic spread unchecked throughout much of the developing world; and Barack Obama’s grace as the first African American to hold the country’s highest office. Make Your Mark reveals that there is no one-size-fits-all model for leadership. We all have our own set of strengths and weaknesses. But drawing on these presidential examples, we can ask ourselves how our character reflects our leadership, and be inspired to find the very best in who we are to make own unique marks as leaders.

Mark K. Updegrove (Author), Alex Knox, Mark K. Updegrove, TBD (Narrator)

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Making it HUGE in Video Games: Memoirs of Composer Chance Thomas

Making it HUGE in Video Games recounts the astonishing journey of an unassuming, middle-of-the-bell-curve young man, rising from mundane beginnings to scale the dizzying heights of artistic distinction and financial success in the worldwide video game industry. This is the story of Chance Thomas, a moderately talented musician who struggled and grew to compose original scores for some of the most well-known entertainment properties in the world. Detailed personal accounts and instructive side bars carry listeners across the jagged peaks and valleys of an absolutely achievable career in video games. World-famous IP's get personal treatment here—The Lord of the Rings, Marvel, Avatar, Dungeons & Dragons, Warhammer, DOTA 2, King Kong, The Settlers, and many more. Listeners will discover unvarnished true stories about starting out, pitching and pursuing gigs, negotiating contracts, composing and producing scores, multinational corporations and personalities, funny anecdotes, daunting challenges, glorious successes, and instructive failures. Autobiographical details throughout provide intimate perspective, vibrant color, and inspiration. The book is written in a comfortable, conversational style. Think of this as a career guidebook wrapped around a personal retrospective; a professional how-to manual woven into a memoir.

Chance Thomas (Author), Alex Knox (Narrator)

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Decrypting Money: A Comprehensive Introduction to Bitcoin

Bitcoin is more than an investment. It’s more than electronic cash, or a form of payment. Bitcoin is security, equality, and independence. Bitcoin is gold—a gold tailor-made for the internet age. In Decrypting Money, cryptocurrency experts Marco Krohn, Anthony Jefferies, Marco Streng, and Zoran Balkic pull back the curtain on the world of public ledgers, decentralization, mining, blockchains, and private keys. They reveal a place where printing presses cannot debase money and funds are safely—and quickly—transferred over insecure networks. Without technical jargon or complicated formulae, this insightful resource provides everyone from the bitcoin novice to the experienced user with background knowledge on the history of money, the characteristics of sound money, and the deep rabbit hole of cryptocurrencies. Decrypting Money is the jumpstart you need to understand cryptocurrencies and make your money truly yours.

Dr. Anthony Jefferies, Dr. Marco Krohn, Marco Streng, Zoran Balkic (Author), Alex Knox (Narrator)

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Strategy in the Age of Disruption: A Handbook to Anticipate Change and Make Smart Decisions

Seize your place in a new era in commerce and industry In Strategy in the Age of Disruption, a team of dedicated strategists delivers an exciting and practical guide to Industry 4.0, a commercial transformation that's impacting every facet of the market, the environment, and our social lives. You'll learn what Industry 4.0 is, what it means for you and your company, and how you-as a leader, manager, expert, entrepreneur, or investor-can capitalize on it and put it into practice. This is a complete handbook on strategic execution. It's a step-by-step tutorial designed to get you to clearly see your strategic position, the choices available to you, and how to execute on those choices. You'll also find: - Ways to move beyond outdated business models that no longer serve the companies that follow them - Common myths about strategy and how to put them to bed for good - Deep and insightful explanations of the fourth industrial revolution and what it means for your sector and company Strategy in the Age of Disruption will systematically guide you through how to manage the challenges of the present and the promise of the future.

Ciprian Popa, Henrik Von Scheel, Joshua Von Scheel (Author), Alex Knox (Narrator)

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The Heart of Innovation: A Field Guide for Navigating to Authentic Demand

Four innovation experts from the startup world, large enterprises, nonprofits, and academia come together to reveal the secret of uncovering authentic demand to build successful innovations. Books on innovation mostly focus on how to nurture innovative cultures and brainstorm ideas. The Heart of Innovation is the first popular book to concretely delve into what innovations really are and how to create them. Many attempts at innovation fail because customers turn out to be indifferent. The key to success is to uncover unmet authentic demand; what customers cannot be indifferent to. Through fresh case studies, ranging from how SoulCycle revolutionized the fitness industry, to how IBM built an $8 billion business on the Web, to a single mother ending abuse in a slum in Africa, The Heart of Innovation explores how authentic demand is often hidden or taken for granted. The first half of the book explores cases where people accidentally found their way to meeting an unmet authentic demand-or failed to. The second half of the book provides a field guide to methodically identifying and building products, services, and businesses around authentic demand.

Daniel Sabbah, Mark Wegman, Matt Chanoff, Merrick Furst (Author), Alex Knox (Narrator)

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ChronoTemplar 2

You don't always get another chance . . . unless you've just accidentally stolen some primordial essence from an eldritch horror that: (A) can bend time, and (B) was too busy eating another demigod to notice the loss. Justin Thyme is trying to be a better man, using his newly-expanded powers to give humanity a chance in the Pan-Universal Gladiatorial Games. He's not just grinding out those levels, but he's also putting down murderers like nobody's business. Earth looks like it might have a shot at making it! Except that someone isn't too happy with Justin's meddling-someone powerful and working from the shadows to tear down everything he's been building. From strangely overgeared scalefolk assassins to suspicious accusations putting him out of commission at critical times, Justin soon finds out that a sharp sword and a thick shield won't be enough when you're playing in the big leagues. He'll need all the help he can get, even if that help comes from some pretty unsavory sources. Will Justin stand by his morals, standing his ground in the face of adversity? Or will he decide that no compromise is too great when even his most egregious time-bending exploits aren't enough to save the day?

Burt Wrenlaw (Author), Alex Knox (Narrator)

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The Secret War Within

His hunger for more is all-consuming. Will his drive for insatiable ambition finally be the end of him? Nolan Banks is a man untethered. Despite his incredible prestige, wealth, and adoring family, this prominent real estate mogul wrestles with an inner void he cannot satisfy. On the precipice of a grave error, he reluctantly agrees to a mysterious invitation that promises life-altering consequences. Transported to a bewildering, isolated homestead, Nolan faces a trio of enigmatic hosts resolved to guide him on a life-changing odyssey... if he can survive the challenging trials. But while grappling with increasingly difficult emotional, spiritual, and physical hurdles, dark temptations threaten to break him as he battles against the devil inside. Will Nolan overcome the trials and obtain what he needs to live in true freedom? In a brutally honest and introspective look into the hidden recesses of a man’s heart, Brett Snodgrass reveals the perils of self-destruction, while offering a hopeful path to redemption. By portraying unforgettable characters as metaphors of the Trinity in this expedition into the human soul, readers are provided an inspirational glimpse into the regenerative power of God. The Secret War Within is a profound Christian fiction novel. If you like redemption, unflinching portrayals that deeply stir, and unearthing fervor through the Divine, then Brett Snodgrass's introspective quest will captivate your heart. Buy The Secret War Within to illuminate your soul today!

Brett Snodgrass (Author), Alex Knox (Narrator)

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CLAW Emergence: Into Daylight

From bestselling author Katie Berry comes the second book in the CLAW Emergence Trilogy, Into Daylight. Caleb Cantrill still can't find where he hid the bandit's gold or his cavern of riches. The only thing it seems he can find is more and more of the monstrous blight he unleashed on the peaceful valley he now calls home. Adding to his troubles, his twenty-four-hour reprieve from the gang is up soon, and the bandits will be returning, looking for their gold, or his life is forfeit. Kitty Welch is swept up in a corrupt scheme which may result in her arrest and deportation back to Scotland. Though she wants to flee, there is something keeping her in the valley, something very surprising that she thought she'd never have. Creeping, crawling, slithering death now lurks around every corner of the small mountain town, threatening to devour the unwitting population. With the help of Doctor Brown and Sandy, Caleb hopes to eradicate the horrific creatures. But even if he is successful, unless he can recall the locations of his golden fortunes, he might just die anyway.

Katie Berry (Author), Alex Knox (Narrator)

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CLAW Emergence: From the Shadows

Caleb Cantrill is an Irishman whose luck may have just run out. He has two fortunes in gold and can't remember the location of either. And that's the least of his worries. A gang of blood-thirsty bandits are riding north to claim his first fortune, sovereign gold, which he fled with after a bank job went wrong. His second fortune, an immense gold strike, comes with a monstrous blight attached, one he accidentally unleashed onto a small mountain town nestled in the heart of a remote Canadian valley. Now, after running his entire life, Caleb must make a stand and fight not only for his friends and fortune but also his future, knowing that if he does, he will likely die trying.

Katie Berry (Author), Alex Knox (Narrator)

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God Only Knows: The Story of Brian Wilson, the Beach Boys & the California Myth

Originally published in 1978 as The Beach Boys and the California Myth, this groundbreaking study was both the first full-length book on the band and the first to recognize Brian Wilson as one of the most significant and influential artists of the twentieth century. Covering the turbulent family strife and internal conflicts as well as giving proper attention to the remarkable music, the book was an instant classic. An intimate look at Brian's rollercoaster of a life and career, it's told through the eyes of those who were there during Wilson's most legendary productions including Pet Sounds and Good Vibrations. Revised and updated, God Only Knows covers the decades since the 1985 edition, including Brian's first acclaimed solo album, his startling return to live performing, the landmark Pet Sounds tour, the 'All-Star Tribute to Brian Wilson' (which Leaf wrote and produced), and the triumphant and miraculous Brian Wilson Presents SMiLE world premiere in London. Filled with surprising revelations, insight and behind-the-scenes detail, this indispensable book written by renowned Brian Wilson expert David Leaf begins with an overture from Sir Paul McCartney and includes essays from Sir Barry Gibb, Brian's wife Melinda Wilson, and an introduction by Jimmy Webb.

David Leaf (Author), Alex Knox, David Leaf (Narrator)

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ABANDONED: A Lively Deadmarsh Novel Book 4: Deception and Deliverance

Haunting of Hill House meets Twilight Zone! Ninety-eight People-Fifteen Seconds of Darkness-Gone Forever-Until Now . . . On December 31st, 1981, high atop a snowy mountain peak in the rugged interior of British Columbia, Canada, ninety-eight beautiful people eat, drink, laugh, and dance inside the opulent grand ballroom of the Sinclair Resort Hotel. The clock strikes twelve, a cheer goes up and the music swells; balloons drop and streamers swirl. Then blackness . . . Fifteen seconds later, the power returns and every living soul inside the ballroom has vanished, never to be seen again. Now, forty years later, Preternatural Investigator Lively Deadmarsh and his psychic twin sister, Minerva, have been brought in to solve this decades-old mystery once and for all. Should they fail, they may become part of it, forever.

Katie Berry (Author), Alex Knox (Narrator)

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Audiobooks Narrated by Alex Knox