Audiobooks narrated by Christopher Douyard

Coming into View: How AI and Other Megatrends Will Shape Your Investments

"An expertly crafted evaluation of forces shaping the economy over the coming decade and portfolio management strategies designed to harness them In Coming Into View: How AI and Other Megatrends Will Shape Your Investments, Vanguard's global chief economist and head of its Investment Strategy Group, Joe Davis, makes a simple and profound argument: that the 'status quo' view of the United States economy—one of predictable and relatively constant measures of growth, inflation, and financial returns—is actually unlikely to hold true in the future. The book demonstrates how the promise of artificial intelligence and technological advancement may push against the daunting headwinds of slowing population growth, rising geopolitical tensions and growing national debt, to reshape the economy in ways that conventional thinking overlooks. Davis presents an innovative and original, data-driven framework to consider the probabilities of the coming tug-of-war between AI-fueled growth and inflationary structural fiscal deficits, that can help guide investors as they build investment portfolios to weather uncertain years ahead. A must-have resource for professional and retail investors, Coming Into View is a startlingly insightful and practical guide for anyone seeking to engage with the financial markets as an informed and confident investor."

Joseph H. Davis (Author), Christopher Douyard (Narrator)

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Maria Montessori's Philosophy: Following the Child

"How Montessori's commitment to 'follow the child' can be understood as a philosophical method for answering the great philosophical questions that confront human beings In Maria Montessori's Philosophy, Patrick R. Frierson discusses historical influences on Montessori's philosophical views, focusing on showing how her commitment to children led her to profound insights about a wide range of philosophical questions, from foundational metaphysics to applied ethics and politics. Her metaphysics, grounded in the concept of life as she observes it developing in the child, helps to address fundamental questions about the nature of the universe and the emergence of consciousness and value within it. Her pragmatic empiricist epistemology provides the framework for a sophisticated account of various intellectual virtues conducive to excellent cognitive engagement with reality. Her moral philosophy weaves together a broadly Nietzschean emphasis on self-perfection with respect for all human beings and a strong interest in social solidarity. In her philosophy of religion, she follows children as they guide her to recognize a sense for the divine and the importance of sensorily-informed religious practice. Her politics—informed by lifelong feminism and concern for peace—show how the education of the child is the key to cosmopolitan solidarity and lasting peace. Her philosophy of technology, while recognizing the dangers of technological development, also sees in children the human potential, and even vocation, to develop technology for the betterment of the world."

Patrick R. Frierson (Author), Christopher Douyard (Narrator)

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Father Nature: The Science of Paternal Potential

"We all know the importance of mothers. They are typically as paramount in the wild as they are in human relationships. But what about fathers? In most mammals, fathers have little to no involvement in raising their offspring—and sometimes even kill the offspring sired by other fathers. How, then, can we explain modern fathers having the capacity to be highly engaged parents? In Father Nature, James Rilling explores how humans have evolved to endow modern fathers with this potential and considers why this capacity evolved in humans. Paternal caregiving is advantageous to children and to society at large, yet variable both across and within human societies. Rilling considers how to explain this variability and what social and policy changes might be implemented to increase positive paternal involvement. Along the way, Father Nature also covers the impact fathers have on children's development, the evolution of paternal caregiving, how natural selection adapted male physiology for caregiving, and what lessons an expecting father can take away from the book, as well as what benefits they themselves get from raising children, including increased longevity and 'younger' brains. A beautifully written book by a father himself, Father Nature is a much-needed—and deeply rewarding—look at the science behind 'good' paternal behavior in humans."

James K. Rilling (Author), Christopher Douyard (Narrator)

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Masculinity in American Politics

"While hardly a new phenomenon, masculinity—which includes elements of toughness, independence, and leadership, among others—roared onto the national political stage in America with the 2016 candidacy, election, and presidency of Donald Trump. Research into masculinity dates back over a century, but little attention has been paid to the specific role of masculinity in politics beyond the conventional wisdom that it, rather than femininity, is the dominant force. This lack of research has led to a lack of knowledge on how exactly, and how much, masculinity shapes political structures, attitudes and behaviors, to how a new generation views this traditional dominance. In Masculinity in American Politics, Monika L. McDermott and Dan Cassino bring together a prestigious group of interdisciplinary scholars to explore these questions and their implications for different aspects of political life. Topics include the challenge of defining and measuring masculinity, how perceptions of gender and masculinity can shape campaign messaging strategies and public opinion, and other discussions of political identity, including age, race, and ethnicity. This comprehensive volume provides insight into masculinity and its high-stakes political manifestations, particularly as Gen Z fights to redefine the contours of their own gender and sexuality."

Dan Cassino, Monika L. McDermott (Author), Candace Fitzgerald, Christopher Douyard (Narrator)

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Fight for the Final Frontier: Irregular Warfare in Space

"Fight for the Final Frontier uses the concepts associated with irregular warfare to offer new insights for understanding the nature of strategic competition in space. Today's most pressing security concerns are best considered using an irregular warfare lens because incidents and points of potential conflict fall outside the definition of armed conflict. While some universal rules of combat apply across all domains, conflict in space up-ends those assumed standards of understanding. John Klein provides a solution to reckoning with the many malicious, nefarious, and irresponsible behaviors in the space domain by using the irregular warfare framework. This offers a new paradigm through which one can view and study conflict involving state and non-state actors. A 'war' in space will be utterly unlike any that have happened on Earth, though scholars can provide lessons from past conflict to understand the flashpoints in the heavens. Fight for the Final Frontier makes the case that irregular warfare in the space domain is shaped by the fundamental nature of all warfare, along with universal principles of strategy and the essential unity of all strategic experience. Klein outlines the new arenas for battle, new areas of conflict and competition, and the necessary concepts for operating in this bold new frontier."

John Jordan Klein (Author), Christopher Douyard (Narrator)

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Stuff Every Adult Should Know: A Pocket-Sized Guide to Grown-Up Know-How, from Taxes to Small Talk (

"A must-listen guide to all the adult stuff you're expected to know (but that nobody ever explains). Do you ever feel like you missed the day in school when they taught you . . . literally everything you were going to need for a successful adulthood? How do you iron clothes? Where do friends come from? Why are there so many types of insurance? Does everyone else already know this stuff, and where did they learn it? Well, you don't have to flail around anymore, pretending like you know what you're doing. Here's the handbook for that day we all missed! Get the background knowledge you deserve for life skills like: how to write a cover letter, how to change a tire, how to make a budget, how to host a dinner party, how to deal with taxes, and more! Featuring handy tips, tricks, and techniques collected from the bestselling Stuff You Should Know series, Stuff Every Adult Should Know is the adulthood 101 you've been waiting for!"

Alanna Kalb, Alyssa Favreau, Brett Cohen (Author), Christopher Douyard (Narrator)

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The Social Genome: The New Science of Nature and Nurture

"A pioneering scientist presents a mind-expanding account of the sociogenomics revolution, which promises to upend everything we know about human development. Sociogenomics brings together advances in molecular genetics and traditional social and behavioral science. The key tool is the polygenic index, which allows us to analyze DNA to measure a child's genetic potential. Today, we can estimate a child's adult height, how far they will go in school, and their weight as an adult—all from a cheek swab, finger prick, or vial of saliva. Dalton Conley and other researchers are using this new science to shed light on the ways in which genes shape our world, influencing how each person both creates and responds to the environment around them. Conley reveals a world where children's DNA influences the nurture they extract from their parents; the genes of our schoolmates affect our likelihood of smoking as much as our own DNA does; and spouses' genes influence each other's moods and behaviors. The Social Genome presents a nuanced, powerful perspective on individual potential and social dynamics and raises critical ethical questions about how we will navigate a future where we have access to far more genetic information than ever before."

Dalton Conley (Author), Christopher Douyard (Narrator)

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Kiawah Island: A History

"Hurricane Michael may have taken away some of the landmarks, but this book reveals the history of Florida's Mexico Beach, once known as the 'Unforgettable Coast.' As French interests in the Americas dwindled, records indicate very little activity around Mexico Beach until rumors of buried riches and sunken ships brought treasure hunters to the coast. In the early 1900s, businessman Felix du Pont purchased the land known today as Mexico Beach. Resin to make turpentine was harvested from the native pine trees, and fishermen could not resist the migratory fish passing through the area's waters. By the 1930s, United States Highway 98 was completed, and visitors could finally reach the sugar-soft sand beaches of the 'Unforgettable Coast.' By 1941, Tyndall Field was constructed and became a training site for Air Force pilots. In 1946, a group of farsighted businessmen, led by Gordan Parker, W.T. McGowan, and J.W. Wainwright, purchased 1,850 acres along the beach for $65,000. Parker's son Charlie moved to the area in 1949 with his wife, Inky, and their family. He soon took over development responsibilities for the Mexico Beach Corporation and laid the groundwork for the beach town known and loved today. Charlie went on to become the city's first mayor and a lifelong advocate of the family-friendly community."

Ashton Cobb (Author), Christopher Douyard (Narrator)

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No B.S. Guide to Selling Your Company for Top Dollar

"In this brand new addition to the No B.S. series, you'll learn how to build a business that you can sell for maximum wealth. Every business owner dreams of pursuing a successful, top-dollar exit that'll get them a seven- to eight- figure payday, but few ever achieve it. Those who do manage to sell their business are often bogged down by ruthless investment firms, BS valuation formulas, or their own poor business practices and systems. These stop business owners from getting the maximum amount of wealth that they can from their businesses. Don't be one of them! Luckily, business experts and sellers themselves, Dan Kennedy and David Melrose have the antidote. You'll discover who the potential buyers are for your business and how to tap into a whole new market primed to buy; how to set up a business that is built to sell, with your future exit strategy always in mind; how to sell 'Blue Sky' and ditch the traditional valuation formula to achieve the biggest payday possible; ways to negotiate with potential buyers and survive the 'Deal-Killers;' and how to live life and set yourself up for success after the sale; plus, real interviews with company owners who successfully sold their companies to achieve top-dollar exits. If you own or are even thinking about starting a business and want to achieve real wealth, then you can't afford not to listen to this book!"

Dan S. Kennedy, David Melrose (Author), Christopher Douyard (Narrator)

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The Forbidden Knowledge of the Book of Enoch: The Watchers, Nephilim, Fallen Angels, and the End of

"Forbidden knowledge is at the core of the Book of Enoch. Its text has captured interest from 300 BCE up to the present day. Ancient people have all consulted the Book of Enoch for their magical and mystical practices. Sometimes part of religious canon and doctrine, and sometimes outright banned, the Book of Enoch has persisted for well over 2,000 years. Roth interprets the content of the Book of Enoch and addresses how that knowledge has been used in the past and can be useful in the present. The Forbidden Knowledge of the Book of Enoch shows that the Book of Enoch remains as vital, if not more so, today as it has been for centuries. From Renaissance magic to early Christian apocalyptic texts, all the way down to today's conspiracy theories and modern magical angelology, the Book of Enoch has been influential in many spiritual and religious traditions. What has been missing from the various approaches to the Book of Enoch has been any real attempt to find not only what is at the center of these stories but also their connections to magic. The Forbidden Knowledge of the Book of Enoch finds and elucidates those connections. This new work will be useful to magic workers, mystics, those who work with angels, those interested in Jewish magic and mystical practices, and those who are simply curious to peek at apocalyptic visions."

Harold Roth (Author), Christopher Douyard (Narrator)

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Personalized: Customer Strategy in the Age of AI

"Consumers want personalized experiences, but few companies are rising to the challenge. To be done effectively, personalization must be a critical element of an organization's strategy. Personalized is a playbook for delivering true personalization at scale. In this book, Boston Consulting Group's Mark Abraham and Harvard Business School's David C. Edelman describe Five Promises of Personalization: Empower Me: Understand each customer's needs and how best to meet them. Know Me: Win customers' trust and permission to use their data to improve their experience. Reach Me: Reach out to the right customer, in the right channel, at the right time. Show Me: Tailor unique content to be relevant to each customer, enabled by generative AI. Delight Me: Design new ways of working and ensure continuous improvement, so a customer's experience feels magical. With detailed examples across industries—including retail, health care, banking, technology, and travel—this book will help executives learn how to put personalization at the center of their strategy, accelerate growth, and capture their share of the $2 trillion personalization prize."

David C. Edelman, Mark Abraham (Author), Christopher Douyard (Narrator)

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Negotiation: Harvard Business Essentials

Harvard Business Review, Richard Luecke (Author), Christopher Douyard (Narrator)

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Audiobooks Narrated by Christopher Douyard