Audiobooks narrated by Carla Lenfesty

535-536 AD: The Worst Year in Existence Audiobook

In our time, 2020 has been dubbed as 'the worst year in human existence,' but if one turns back time, they will bear witness that 535-536 AD were the year of the most extreme and severe episodes of misfortune ever recorded. The misfortune stemmed from the cooling in the Northern Hemisphere in the last 2000 years, which caused widespread effects such as crop failure and famines worldwide. 535-536 AD: The Worst Year in Existence delves into answering exactly what the 535-536 AD weather events are, the possible theories, and the scientific explanation. Alongside, it will present the humanitarian view and how human societies coped through it all. Lastly, it will present the environmental concerns that it brings forth. 535-536 AD: The Worst Year in Existence is a book written by multiple students and all compiled into one single anthology with the help of Dr. Austin Mardon. Dr. Mardon is the Antarctic Institute of Canada's founder and provides excellent internship opportunities for students across the nation.

Amna Abu Askar, Belinda Tam, Dr. Austin Mardon, Irene Fang, Jonathan Wiebe, Karanveer Kaushal, Kauthar Mohammad, Khushi Shah, Kibrom Makaby, Laura Orsini, Lea Touliopoulos, Sabika Sami (Author), Carla Lenfesty (Narrator)

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Einstein

Although not everyone fully grasps the concepts behind his work, there are few that would argue against Albert Einstein's intelligence and long-lasting influence on the world. Despite a somewhat unremarkable childhood, by the time he was twenty-six, he had already published four papers that would revolutionize our understanding of physics and therefore the universe that surrounds us. This book, as the title suggests, dives into the life and theories of this extraordinary man, beginning with his upbringing and the accomplishments of his adult life and ending with how he is remembered sixty years after his death. Along the way, the key concepts of the four papers he published in 1905-nicknamed his "miracle year"-will be explored: the photoelectric effect, Brownian Motion, the theory of special relativity, and the theory of general relativity. A collection of other theories and paradoxes that Einstein composed as thought experiments, Einstein's study of cosmology, and the challenges he faced and mistakes he made along the way will also be examined. Einstein is an in-depth exploration that strives to close the distance between the general reader and the complex theories and remarkable life of this revolutionary theoretical physicist.

Aamna Idrees, Anna Yang, Dr. Austin Mardon, Hadia Saleem, Hafsa Idrees, Hanna Redda, Hannah Nie, Hannah Schepian, Hayley Zhong, Isra Ziad, Mohathir Sheikh (Author), Carla Lenfesty (Narrator)

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The Nazca Lines

Even after a century-long investigation spearheaded by world-class historians, scientists, archaeologists alike, the two millennia old Peruvian mystery remains unresolved. The enigmatic, several kilometres long Nazca Lines are composed of 800 straight lines, 300 geometric figures and 70 animal and plant designs. These Lines appear to have been etched into the sun-baked Pampa Colorada region of Peru, and have remained self-preserved for thousands of years. This book provides an overview of these ingenious Peruvian lines, its rich historical background, and its archaeological significance today. Taking a deep dive into the culture, traditions and rituals of the Nazca people will help appreciate the impact of this ancient marvel on tourism, arts and pop-culture today. Characterized by history, archaeology, culture, art, pop-culture, and conspiracy theories, The Nazca Lines reveals the known identity, importance and impact of this long-drawn mystery.

Dr. Austin Mardon, Hareem Bilal, Jasrita Singh, Mackenzie Schuler, Mical Habtemikael, Michael Tang, Mya Elisabeth George, Natalie Jean-Marie, Nataliya Raza, Nawshin Haq (Author), Carla Lenfesty (Narrator)

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What in the World are Circadian Rythms?

For as long as the earth's inhabitants have thrived under the sun, its creatures have found a daily rhythm in the world's spin. When the sun rises, plants and animals alike know it's time to begin their day, and when the sun sets, their systems tell them to sleep. Although there are certainly exceptions and variations to this rule, generally, the world is awake in the light hours of the day and asleep at night. What in the World are Circadian Rhythms? seeks to examine this natural rhythm which guides our daily lives. As shown in the table of contents, topics covered will range from the studies and observations of scientists and societies throughout history that have contributed to the discovery of circadian rhythms to the current and future studies that hope to find solutions to the questions that still remain unanswered. Other chapters will explore the general public's knowledge and curiosity regarding circadian rhythms, the impact that these rhythms have on our modern lives and the lives of the animals and plants around us, and how they change as we age. What in the World are Circadian Rhythms? is an in-depth exploration that strives to educate the general reader on the scientific origins and modern day impact of circadian rhythms.

Aamna Idrees, Alexander Martin, Anushka Hasija, Dr. Austin Mardon, Hafsa Idrees, Hannah Nie, Hannah Schepian, Isra Ziad, Maggie Wang, Tenzin Yehshopa, Viveka Pimenta (Author), Carla Lenfesty (Narrator)

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What in the World is Insulin?

When you hear the word insulin, you may think of high blood sugar or diabetes. While insulin is involved in these conditions, the dangers of uncontrolled levels of insulin show to be more life-threatening. Insulin is a hormone that plays an essential role in digestion and metabolism because it allows glucose to enter the body's cells to provide energy. It is also responsible for regulating the storage of excess glucose in the liver, muscles and fat cells. Driven by Canadian inventiveness in 1921 and carried across the globe, insulin is widely recognized as one of medicine's greatest achievements. In this book, you will learn the story of insulin, including its discovery, development and continued innovation.

Anthony Chen, April Sui, Arnavi Patel, Asfar Khan, Austin Mardon, Avery Kennedy, Belinda Tam, Dr. Austin Mardon, Jeremy Steen, John Christy Johnson, Justine Nicole Banszky, Nasia Sheikh, Peter Anto Johnson, Sameen Ali (Author), Carla Lenfesty (Narrator)

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Aging Out

Aging Out focuses on, and is written out of, the province of Alberta, and explores the difficulties found in the foster care system, with a targeted emphasis on youth who age out of the system. In 2011, foster care in Canada held jurisdiction over approximately 47,885 children. Foster care data are often bleak, but the optimism of our future generations is as bright and clear as an open prairie sky.

Austin Mardon, Catherine Mardon, Dr. Austin Mardon, Elisia Snyder, Keltie Squires, Nicolas Smit-Keding, Susannah Mackenzie-Freeman (Author), Carla Lenfesty (Narrator)

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Societal Conflict and the Stigma of People with Addiction

Societal Conflict and the Stigma of People with Addiction delves into society's stance on those afflicted with addiction and how to provide help and support for people who suffer from it. The prevailing approach towards limiting addiction has been through inciting fear, sowing prejudice, and criminalizing individuals with it; labeling them as weak willed 'addicts'. This perception has served only to harm those who are in desperate need of rehabilitation and treatment by instead punishing and ostracizing them from their families and communities.

Austin Mardon, Dr. Austin Mardon, Ishita Verma, Kyra Droog, Mark Unruh, Riley Witiw, Shawna Harline (Author), Carla Lenfesty (Narrator)

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Audiobooks Narrated by Carla Lenfesty