Audiobooks narrated by James Conlan

Born Lucky: A Dedicated Father, A Grateful Son, and My Journey with Autism

"In a world quick to label, judge, and box in people, one father and son stood firm and refused to be defined by an autism diagnosis. If you're channel surfing and happen upon Leland Vittert during his nightly national cable show on NewsNation, he comes off as a poised journalist prying nuggets from guests. If you watched him for years as an anchor at Fox News Channel, you saw him on the battlefields of the Middle East, the anchor desk, and the White House North Lawn. No one, including friends and co-workers, has ever known his full life story and how miraculous it was to get to that point. Leland was a socially awkward boy who didn't speak for years, and when he finally did, teachers and leaders declared him "weird." His unique behavior and inability to connect with his peers made him a frequent target for bullying and exclusion. In one particularly harsh moment, a school principal bluntly told his parents, "The people here think Leland is pretty weird. I guess I do, too." Those words felt like being shot with an arrow, as his parents sat in stunned silence, grappling with their own fears and uncertainties for their son's future. From a young age, Leland showed signs of being Autistic, a term rarely used at the time, struggling with social cues, communication, and behavioral norms that came naturally to other kids. The diagnosis didn't deter his father, Mark. He knew the world wouldn't change for Leland, so he quit his job and began changing Leland for the world. He became a full-time parent-coach, training Leland and teaching him the skills he needed to navigate in society. Simple concepts like eye contact, understanding humor, and instilling motivations had to be taught painstakingly. From hundreds of pushups at age 7 to toughen him against bullies, to coaching him through complex social interactions, Mark's relentless dedication changed the trajectory of Leland's life. Born Lucky offers an intimate look into their inspiring journey. Leland lays bare his experiences of the crushing bullying during middle and high school, the sting of rejection continuing into college, and his ultimate transformation into an esteemed journalist. But above all, this book is a love letter from a grateful son, who despite his diagnosis, trusted his father and defied all odds. It offers hope to every parent and every child who is grappling with their own unique challenges, to be inspired to break labels, tear down the walls that society builds, and create a better future."

Leland Vittert (Author), James Conlan, Leland Vittert (Narrator)

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The Heart of It's a Wonderful Life: How the Most Inspirational Movie of All Time Still Inspires the

""You really had a wonderful life. Don't you see what a mistake it would be to throw it away?" -CLARENCE In this special book, Jimmy Hawkins helps us focus on the true meaning behind the classic holiday movie. It's not just the message or its many famous lines but rather the motivation behind the creation of the film and director Frank Capra's unrelenting vision for what it should be. As a boy, Jimmy played George Bailey's youngest son, Tommy. And he has spent the eight decades since living out the heart of the story and becoming arguably the world's foremost expert on the movie. Filled with unpublished facts that the author has collected about the cast and crew, this book gives a clearer understanding of what they all brought to the scripted pages. Through excerpts from the screenplay, never-before-seen photos, and a lifetime of friendship with both Frank Capra and the stars of the movie, Hawkins guides us to discover why this story still touches the spirit decades after its release. Because It's a Wonderful Life is not just George Bailey's or Frank Capra's story-it's the story of all of us, and of many generations to come. Photographs can be found in the audiobook companion PDF download."

Jimmy Hawkins (Author), James Conlan (Narrator)

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God's Love for Today: 100 Devotions to Draw You Closer to God (The Perfect Christian Devotional Gift

"Find purpose and comfort as you encounter God's love anew each day. God's love is one of the most frequently mentioned topics in the Bible. In God's Love for Today, bestselling author Jack Countryman reveals all the ways Scripture shows the promise of God's love and how that love can replace the emptiness of your life. Once you have accepted that love and, in turn show that love to others, you become the light of Christ's salvation to those around you. In 100 short entries, you'll learn: - The many ways your love can overflow to others - What it really means to 'love God with all our heart, all our soul, and all our mind' - The secret to staying spiritually healthy - Why your actions speak louder than your words - The importance of setting aside your own agenda and choosing to serve others Encouraged by the love of Jesus, inspired by His example, and empowered by the Holy Spirit, you will find the capacity to love God and the people around you more deeply than ever."

Jack Countryman (Author), James Conlan (Narrator)

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River City series, Books 12-14

"Contains the River City books Chisolm's Debt, The Cleaner, and All the Forgotten Yesterdays. CHISOLM'S DEBT: After two tours in Vietnam and 25 years as a police officer, Thomas Chisolm is looking forward to a quiet retirement. That hope is quickly shattered when Mai, a ghost from his past, finds him and demands justice for the horrors she suffered during the Vietnam War…horrors Chisolm couldn’t save her from. Now Chisolm must find the man responsible and bring him to justice to repay an old debt and in the hopes of putting his own demons to rest…once and for all. THE CLEANER: Features stories about a frustrated crime scene cleaner, an off duty cop in a jam, a patrol officer who believes in a strange fate, a holier-than-thou Internal Affairs whose world gets turned upside down, plus those that are criminally insane, surrounded by sadness or just trying to get by in a tough world. These are the many and varied characters of River City, brought to life in 17 short stories that fill in gaps and moments within the River City series that the novels don't explore. ALL THE FORGOTTEN YESTERDAYS: 2010. River City, Washington. Detective Katie MacLeod is already working a pair of burglaries involving a suspect who cuts window screens to enter homes and steals money and drugs from elderly victims. Then she gets handed a cold missing persons case that comes with political pressure. Katie must balance finding a dangerous burglar with discovering the fate of a woman who disappeared five years ago. As she digs into both cases, she finds frustration in one and a slew of secrets in the other. How far will someone go to keep their secrets? Detective Katie MacLeod is about to find out."

Frank Zafiro (Author), Dave Mather, Frank Zafiro, James Conlan, Kristi Scalise (Narrator)

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With God in Russia: The Inspiring Classic Account of a Catholic Priest's Twenty-three Years in Sovie

"“. . . a human and historical document of compelling interest.” — The Atlantic Powerful and inspirational, With God in Russia captures the heroic patience, endurance, and religious conviction of a man whose life embodied the Christian ideals that sustained him. While ministering in Eastern Europe during World War II, Polish-American priest Walter Ciszek, S.J., was arrested by the NKVD, the Russian secret police, shortly after the war ended. Accused of being an American spy and charged with ''agitation with intent to subvert,'' he was held in Moscow’s notorious Lubyanka prison for five years. The Catholic priest was then sentenced without trial to ten more years of hard labor and transported to Siberia, where he would become a prisoner within the forced labor camp system made famous in Alexsandr Solzhenitsyn’s Nobel Prize—winning book The Gulag Archipelago. In With God in Russia, Ciszek reflects on his daily life as a prisoner, the labor he endured while working in the mines and on construction gangs, his unwavering faith in God, and his firm devotion to his vows and vocation. Enduring brutal conditions, Ciszek risked his life to offer spiritual guidance to fellow prisoners who could easily have exposed him for their own gains. He chronicles these experiences with grace, humility, and candor, from his secret work leading mass and hearing confessions within the prison grounds, to his participation in a major gulag uprising, to his own ''resurrection''—his eventual release in a prisoner exchange in October 1963 which astonished all who had feared he was dead. “More than a superbly interesting adventure story, With God in Russia is a moving document of a man’s faith in his God and his God’s goodness in allowing him to live through his ordeal.” — The Advocate"

Daniel L. Flaherty, Walter J. Ciszek (Author), James Conlan (Narrator)

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Lincoln's Lieutenants: The High Command of the Army of the Potomac

"From the best-selling author of Gettysburg, a multilayered group biography of the commanders who led the Army of the Potomac "A masterful synthesis . . . A narrative about amazing courage and astonishing gutlessness . . . It explains why Union movements worked and, more often, didn't work in clear-eyed explanatory prose that's vivid and direct." - Chicago Tribune The high command of the Army of the Potomac was a changeable, often dysfunctional band of brothers, going through the fires of war under seven commanding generals in three years, until Grant came east in 1864. The men in charge all too frequently appeared to be fighting against the administration in Washington instead of for it, increasingly cast as political pawns facing down a vindictive congressional Committee on the Conduct of the War. President Lincoln oversaw, argued with, and finally tamed his unruly team of lieutenants as the eastern army was stabilized by an unsung supporting cast of corps, division, and brigade generals. With characteristic style and insight, Stephen Sears brings these courageous, determined officers, who rose through the ranks and led from the front, to life and legend. "[A] massive, elegant study . . . A staggering work of research by a masterly historian." - Kirkus Reviews, starred review"

Stephen W. Sears (Author), James Conlan (Narrator)

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The Secret to Complete Contentment: How a Life with Jesus Brings Ultimate Peace (A 60-Day Devotional

"Discover the secret of how to let go of the restlessness in your heart so you can feel true fulfillment. If only I didn't feel so burned out. If only I wasn't so lonely. If only I wasn't so concerned about impressing others. If only I had that job. If only this relationship was different. We all dream about how if one thing was different in our lives it would finally make us content. But once we get the very thing we wished for, we are still left wanting more. Is it even possible to feel peaceful and satisfied in life? Wishing for 'more' in life usually leaves you feeling unfulfilled and anxious--especially when we realize that more will never be enough. In The Secret to Complete Contentment beloved Bible teacher and bestselling author Jack Countryman offers Bible verses and 60 thoughtful reflections to reveal why living in the love of Jesus is the only way to know true, lasting contentment. In these pages you'll discover: - The freedom that comes from finding contentment apart from circumstances - Why you can rest--physically, spiritually, and emotionally--in God's abundant love - How to strengthen your trust in who God is and how He provides for you The Secret to Complete Contentment is an ideal gift for: - Anyone struggling to overcome anxiety, envy, or discouragement - New Christians and faith seekers - Those transitioning into a new phase of life: a new school, an empty nest, or even retirement - Friends or family looking for a simple yet powerful daily devotional to help them find happiness As you journey through this beautiful devotional, you will learn to let go of the restlessness that comes from trying to find contentment outside God's love and instead find true peace as you live at the center of His will. Although the world may promise that you can have everything you want, only God can give everything you need. The Secret to Complete Contentment reminds you that God so deeply longs for a relationship with you that He created you to be satisfied with nothing less than life with Him."

Jack Countryman (Author), James Conlan (Narrator)

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The W. Chan Kim and Renée Mauborgne Blue Ocean Strategy Reader: The iconic articles by bestselling a

"The best of W. Chan Kim and Renée Mauborgne's articles on blue ocean strategy, all in one place. The seminal book Blue Ocean Strategy has sold over four million copies globally and is in print in forty-six languages. But much of W. Chan Kim and Renée Mauborgne’s work on creating new market spaces was originally published in the pages of Harvard Business Review. This book brings the best of those articles together all in one place. Piece by piece, these articles explain the process of creating 'blue oceans'––uncontested market spaces, untainted by competition. Kim and Mauborgne introduce tools for exploring and exploiting these markets, such as the Value Curve, the Strategy Canvas, the Price Corridor of the Mass, and the Business Model Guide—tools that have come to make up the blue ocean strategy framework. This collection also features the authors' latest Harvard Business Review article, 'Red Ocean Traps.' Whether or not you're familiar with blue ocean strategy, this book will give you a new perspective on this important framework—and help you implement it in your organization."

Renée Mauborgne, W. Chan Kim (Author), James Conlan (Narrator)

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The Wrong Dog: An Unlikely Tale of Unconditional Love

"A Heartwarming Story of Unconditional Love for Fans of Dog Tales “Part Marley and Me, part Bucket List, part travel memoir, Cohen’s book tells the story of Simba, a larger-than-life Labrador retriever whose physical size is matched only by his love of people.” ―Sara Hodon, Compulsive Reader 2018 International Book Awards Winner From New York Times bestselling author David Elliot Cohen comes this unforgettable dog tale and story of a cross-country road trip. The Wrong Dog is a heartwarming and hilarious memoir of a mischievous dog and the unconditional love he forges with the family who mistakenly adopts him. There are no bad dogs. Meet Simba II, a playful white Labrador puppy brought home by accident. As he grows into an enormous ninety-pound dog with a huge personality, Simba cements the bond between two families and enriches their lives in countless ways. A cross-country road trip to remember. When the family moves from San Francisco to New York, the author is charged with the ultimate animal rescue−bringing Simba to the family’s new home. He and his best friend, Erick, load Simba into the back of a station wagon and set out on a 3,300-mile once-in-a-lifetime road trip across America. An epic journey for dog lovers. With stops at Buck Owens’ Crystal Palace; the Las Vegas Strip; Meteor Crater; the Painted Desert; Cadillac Ranch; Winslow, Arizona; Gallup, New Mexico; Graceland, and other all-American landmarks, this engaging and poignant volume chronicles an epic journey, the unconditional love between one dog and his family, and the vast and benevolent role dogs play in American family life. But most of all, The Wrong Dog shows us how the end of life can sometimes be the richest part of all. If you’re a dog lover who’s enjoyed books such as Arthur: The Dog who Crossed the Jungle to Find a Home, A Dog Called Hope, or No Ordinary Dog, then you’ll love and laugh along with The Wrong Dog."

David Elliot Cohen (Author), James Conlan (Narrator)

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The Clayton M. Christensen Reader

"The best of Clayton Christensen's seminal work on disruptive innovation, all in one place. No business can afford to ignore the theory of disruptive innovation. But the nuances of Clayton Christensen's foundational thinking on the subject are often forgotten or misinterpreted. To achieve continuing growth in your business while defending against upstarts, you need to understand clearly what disruption is and how it works, and know how it applies to your industry and your company. In this collection of Christensen's most influential articles—carefully selected by Harvard Business Review's editors—his incisive arguments, clear theories, and readable stories give you the tools you need to understand disruption and what to do about it. The collection features Christensen's newest article looking back on twenty years of disruptive innovation: what it is, and what it isn't. Covering a broad spectrum of topics—business model innovation, mergers and acquisitions, value-chain shifts, financial incentives, product development—these articles illuminate the impact and implications of disruptive innovation as well as Christensen's broader thinking on management theory and its application in business and in life."

Clayton M. Christensen, Harvard Business Review (Author), James Conlan (Narrator)

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Change the Story, Save the World: Efficiency Is the Name of the Game

"A WORLD SHAPED BY STORIES: HOW THE HUMAN NARRATIVE HAS ALTERED THE COURSE OF HISTORY. The global story is one that is 7.6 billion authors strong. It is rich and complex, and as of today, it is also perilously close to bringing about the destruction of our planet. So the question is, WHY do we continue to live in a bad story? In his latest work, Change the Story, Save the World, Moritz Davidesko– a USA Today best-selling author – presents a compelling analysis of human storytelling and explores how that behavior has informed our present understanding of the world. In chronicling our species’ collective powers of narration, Davidesko ushers us from the distant past, to the present state of global affairs– the story of our world as we know it! Keep reading to: Discover how storytelling has evolved as mechanism of evolutionary and social survival Analyze historical events that have led us to adopt certain varieties of storytelling while discarding others Understand the distinction between local and global stories and the effect this has on our civil organizations Understand the direction of the current Homo Sapiens narrative and the implications it has for our future Explore the major ecological and humanitarian crises we presently face Highlight the notable achievements of some of the leaders driving positive changes in our world today Discuss the future of our planet and the drastic changes we must implement to protect it We can save the world. We can stop the destruction of our planet. We can rewrite the course of human history…but it all starts with you. Become an author of the NEXT generation of human history! Get your copy of Change the Story, Save the World today!"

Moritz Davidesko (Author), James Conlan (Narrator)

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How to Solve a Cold Case: And Everything Else You Wanted To Know About Catching Killers

"Get inside the mind of an elite cold case detective and learn how to solve a murder. Despite advances in DNA evidence and forensic analysis, almost half of murder cases in Canada and the US remain unsolved. By 2016, the solved rate had dropped so significantly in the United States that it was the lowest in recorded history, with one in two killers never even identified, much less arrested and successfully prosecuted. And the statistics are just as bad in Canada. As a sought-after global expert and former detective, Arntfield has devoted his career to helping solve cold cases and serial murders, including the creation of the Western University Cold Case Society, which pairs students with police detectives to help solve crimes. In How to Solve a Cold Case, Arntfield outlines the history of cold case squads in Canada and the US, and lays out the steps to understanding and solving crime. Arntfield shows you what to look for, how to avoid common mistakes, recognize patterns and discover what others have missed. Weaving in case studies of cold crimes from across Canada and the US, as well as a chapter on how armchair detectives can get involved, How to Solve a Cold Case is a must-read for mystery fans and true crime buffs everywhere. Supplemental enhancement PDF accompanies the audiobook."

Michael Arntfield (Author), James Conlan (Narrator)

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Audiobooks Narrated by James Conlan