Mark Rossman has narrated 19 audiobooks on Listento.it by 17 authors, with an average listener rating of 4.5★ across 4 ratings. The most-rated is John Wooden: The Inspiring Life and Leadership Lessons of One of Basketball's Greatest Coaches.
Against All Odds
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From the number one best-selling author of Travelers and Explorers That Pushed the Boundaries of the Known World comes an exciting new look at historical figures that overcame unimaginable adversity and the inspirational stories they have left behind for us. Whether it is household names like John Rockefeller (who became the world's first billionaire despite growing up in a log cabin with a bigamist father), Winston Churchill (a has-been politician with a stutter who became England's salvation in World War Two), William the Conqueror (the bastard child of a peasant who conquered England in 1066), or lesser-known people like James Holman (a 19th-century explorer who traveled a distance as far as the Earth to the moon despite being completely blind), each of these people achieved greatness despite the universe putting every obstacle in their way. This audiobook looks at 10 people throughout history who rose to greatness against all odds. Some had to overcome physical challenges, such as Demosthenes, an orphaned boy in ancient Greece with a crippling speech impediment who became the greatest orator of his age. Others overcame mental challenges, such as Abraham Lincoln, whose depression was so great that in his 20s Lincoln's friends thought he would claim his own life...and continued to think so even after he became president. Still others overcame gender barriers, such as Joan of Arc, who engineered France's victory against England in the Hundred Years War despite no military experience, no powerful friends, and no ability to read. Whatever the challenges these incredible people faced, their stories still inspire us today to stop making excuses and discover how much we can really accomplish when we rise up against life's challenges.
©2017 Michael Rank (P)2018 Michael Rank
Outposts on the Frontier: A Fifty-Year History of Space Stations
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The International Space Station (ISS) is the largest man-made structure to orbit Earth and has been conducting research for close to a decade and a half. Yet it is only the latest in a long line of space stations and laboratories that have flown in orbit since the early 1970's. The histories of these earlier programs have been all but forgotten as the public focused on other, higher-profile adventures such as the Apollo moon landings. Outposts on the Frontier reveals how the Soviets and the Americans combined strengths to build space stations over the past 50 years. At the heart of these scientific advances are people of both greatness and modesty. Jay Chladek documents the historical tapestry of the people, the early attempts at space station programs, and how astronauts and engineers have contributed to and shaped the ISS in surprising ways. Outposts on the Frontier delves into the intriguing stories behind the USAF Manned Orbiting Laboratory, the Almaz and Salyut programs, Skylab, the Apollo-Soyuz Test Project, Spacelab, Mir station, Spacehab, and the ISS and gives past-due attention to Vladimir Chelomei, the Russian designer whose influence in space station development is as significant as Sergei Korolev’s in rocketry. Outposts on the Frontier is an informative and dynamic history of humankind’s first outposts on the frontier of space. The book is published by University of Nebraska Press. The audiobook is published by University Press Audiobooks.
©2017 Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska (P)2020 Redwood Audiobooks
Isaac Newton: A Life from Beginning to End
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Isaac Newton seemed to be a most unwanted child of the world. Ignored by his mother, scorned by contemporaries, seemingly at war with the world in which he lived, Newton turned his energies to things unseen. His laws of motion and law of universal gravitation would set the stage for a most extraordinary life. Inside you will hear about.... The English Civil War Newton and the Apple Newton's Work in Mathematics & Optics Middle Years in Scientific Experiments Principia Newton and Alchemy Later Life and Death And much more! Follow along as you travel from a rugged stone farmhouse to Trinity College, Cambridge to the halls of London exhibitions where Newton found himself the celebrity of the age. Looking back on Aristotle, and inspired by all that Galileo had brought the world, Newton made his life work much of what is heralded as the modern age. He saw what no one else did, and his vision saw into the universe. See how he did it, and why.
©2017 Hourly History (P)2017 Hourly History
John Wooden: The Inspiring Life and Leadership Lessons of One of Basketball's Greatest Coaches
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Learn the inspiring story of the UCLA Bruins' legendary coach, John Wooden! In John Wooden: The Inspiring Life and Leadership Lessons of One of Basketball's Greatest Coaches, you will learn the inspirational story of arguably the greatest coach of the 20th century, John Wooden. Few coaches carry the same esteem as Wooden, known for not only being a highly effective coach, but also a mentor and friend to his players. Wooden consistently led by example by inspiring his players to build strong habits both on and off the court. The influence Wooden had on the players he coached is evident, as many of his disciples have gone on to achieve great feats in their own respective careers. Coach Wooden was able to lead his teams to 10 national championships, including one run that spanned seven consecutive years. There are a number of key leadership principles that can be learned from Wooden, such as his Seven-Point Creed and Pyramid of Success. Here is a preview of what is inside this audiobook: Background story Wooden’s coaching career What made John Wooden a good leader? The Seven-Point Creed, two sets of three, wisdom, and Pyramid of Success How John Wooden maximizes player talent The John Wooden system Key takeaways Conclusion and John Wooden's legacy
©2018 Calvintir Books, LLC (P)2018 Calvintir Books, LLC
Intermittent Fasting for Weight Loss
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Obesity is today one of the fastest growing health hazards not just in the United States but the entire world. There is a greater need to follow a more disciplined, regulated and balanced meal schedule other than eating nutritious food. Fasting has multiple health benefits in terms of weight loss, reducing blood sugar level, muscle building, boosting immunity and preventing ailments like cancer. Intermittent fasting is one of the best ways to discipline your meal consumption patterns to extract maximum benefit from it. This book educates you about the scientific benefits of fasting, while still boosting your energy levels, and overall health. It gives you all the little-known tips about fasting without staying hungry or starving. It is the ultimate resource for anyone considering intermittent fasting for weight loss or other health benefits.
©2017 Nathan Ferrari (P)2017 Nathan Ferrari
Second Ride Cowboy
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Riding is nice. But riding with a partner is much more fun.... Duke McGraw learned the hard way that life can change in the blink of an eye. Waking up from a coma, he wants nothing more than to ride back into his life - but nothing is the same, not even Lila Sinclair. With pride the size of Texas, Duke builds a wall of anger. Bent, not broken, he climbs back into the saddle to see where the rocky trail leads him. Lila loves Duke - always has, always will - but the wounds of tragedy run deep. Confused by Duke's emotional barriers, Lila is at the end of her rope but refuses to lose hope. Tough and determined, Lila's out to lasso her cowboy. But will her nurturing heart be broken again? A man like Duke comes with risks. When playing with fire someone is bound to get scorched. Some flames never die, and Duke and Lila's connection is hotter than hell. Temperatures rise on the ranch and horses aren't the only thing being ridden. When the future is at stake, choices must be made. Beyond the scars and tragedy, will love rise again or will the second chance be the last?
©2014 Rhonda Lee Carver (P)2017 Rhonda Lee Carver
UFOs, Aliens and the Mystery of Missing People
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Every year many people go missing. Some turn up dead. Some show up under an assumed identity. Meanwhile others go missing for good. In this audiobook I examine some prominent vanishings and ask the question: were these folks taken by aliens?
©2017 Chip Norton (P)2019 Chip Norton
A Renegade Championship Summer
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Come along for the ride with the 1999 New York-Penn League Champion Hudson Valley Renegades. Hear from the players and coaches who made it happen, including superstar Josh Hamilton and many other household names! You'll also get the true feel of minor league baseball, going behind the scenes with umpires, front office executives, scouts, former players and many more! Put yourself in the dugout, clubhouse and team bus to see what really goes on with a minor league baseball team! See what kind of impact Josh Hamilton, the number one pick in the draft, had on the 1999 Renegades. Truly a must for any baseball fan who wants to be closer than ever to the game! This storybook season took place in the summer of 1999. It was my final season as the play by play voice of the Hudson Valley Renegades, a Tampa Bay Devil Rays Short Season A-Ball affiliate. I had no idea what kind of ride I was in for, but I paid close attention just in case. This season in 1999 turned out to be one of the most memorable, amazing runs in recent minor league baseball history! I was there for every pitch and every bus ride. I witnessed every moment, as the season crystalized into one for the ages. Complete with future Big Leaguers such as Josh Hamilton, Matt Diaz, Jorge Cantu and Edwin Rodriguez, the season was a continuous series of unexpected turns. Following the season, I spent seven months holed up in a downtown apartment, transcribing thousands of hours of taped interviews and culling pages of notes. I'd make phone calls to players - recalling my recollection of events, in an effort to piece together an accurate and exciting recap of the season.
©2016 Rick Schultz (P)2017 Rick Schultz
Alien Agenda
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Narrated by a rogue keeper of government secrets, this fact-based thriller begins with the death of America's first Secretary of Defense, James Forrestal, and posits he did not commit suicide but was killed for what he was about to reveal. The story follows the trail of government research past the Manhattan Project and pulls that team of famous physicists to work on Project Rainbow, an outgrowth of secret research during World War II. Real history and real science make this story compelling and not easily dismissed even by UFO reports' most cynical critics. The evidence eventually leads to answer the big questions: what brought the visitors, why have they stayed, what do they want? Hunted by a high-tech FBI unit, the narrator eludes capture and sets a kidnapping in motion that reveals the existence of Melanie, a 10 year old girl prized by the visitors and held captive by the government. More liberators than kidnappers, the group narrowly escapes numerous international agencies engaged in pursuit and delivers Melanie to a remote part of the world where she is safe - for now.
©2012 Steve Peek (P)2017 Steve Peek
Cryptocurrency
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Are you trying to figure out the best way to get started in cryptocurrency? Do you want to learn more about the new currencies? This book is your answer. Cryptocurrency has been with us since Bitcoin was introduced in the year 2009. However, it lately that cryptocurrency has persistently hit financial market headlines bringing in new owners, investors, and traders. The avalanche of new entrants has even clogged some trading platforms resulting in delays and temporary closures. This is due to processing of the overwhelming backlog of applicants who want to join their trading platforms. Some people have never heard of cryptocurrency. However, there are many who have heard of cryptocurrency but have not found an appropriate source of information that sufficiently addresses their need to be informed and, thus, be enabled to participate in this digital currency revolution. The purpose of this book is to introduce you to the world of cryptocurrency by providing you with crucial information that can help you make the right decision. This book introduces you to the basics of the technology behind cryptocurrency. This is so that you can understand why it differs from other currencies and why it is attracting such a heavy magnitude of attention. While most people know Bitcoin and sometimes treat it as synonymous with cryptocurrency, this book introduces you to other popular cryptocurrencies and upcoming cryptocurrencies. This is so that should you decide to enter the cryptocurrency market, you are able to get a choice that fits your budget, location, and means of buying it. Being a currency, cryptocurrency is traded just as any other currency is traded in the forex market. The exception is that cryptocurrencies have a unique trading platform. In this book, you will learn some of the best cryptocurrency trading platforms that you can join.
©2018 Abhishek Kumar (P)2018 Abhishek Kumar
Ghosts in the Wind: In the Footsteps of Lewis & Clark
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Ghosts in the Wind - by the best-selling author of Alone in the Wind. The number one new release in adventure travel. In the footsteps of Lewis and Clark. The garage door cranked open as the engine warmed and I stared out at the black emptiness beyond - the whole of the trip was out there, waiting in the darkness. I pulled on the helmet as my daughter waved goodbye. “When will you come home"? “I’ll be back before the last leaf falls”. For almost eight weeks and 8500 miles, I’d be immersed in American history, geography and culture, following Lewis and Clark to the Pacific, George Custer along Rosebud Creek to the Little Bighorn, exploring the northern lands and working my way to the western sea. There would be time to circle the Great Lakes into Canada, ride the Dakota high prairie, time for Yellowstone, Beartooth Pass, and Mt. St. Helens. I’d roam the Rockies, Bitterroot, Cascades and the Sierra, running down more backroads than I would have thought possible. I had the luxury of getting away alone, immersing myself in the trip, discarding phones and calendars, anything that might distract me from what I was seeing and doing.
©2019 Charles L Schiereck (P)2021 Charles L Schiereck
True Police Stories
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Policemen are trained to respond logically and rationally in moments of stress - they have a very stressful job wherein they are seen as de facto villains for both criminals as well as the people they are protecting. They often, to their detriment, represent the ruling class, causing them to not have many admirers. It is thus interesting to see the number of accounts reported by policemen that hint at a paranormal entity, as this seems to be an aberration with respect to their usual personality. At this point it is difficult to explain why human beings are so enraptured by the paranormal - perhaps it is a product of millennia of evolution that has led to us surviving, and thriving, on this planet. Perhaps we can come to a better understanding with regards to this question at the end of this book, which is an attempt to chronicle a few varied and interesting police encounters with seemingly paranormal activity. The purpose of this book is primarily as an interest piece, but also with the intention to arouse a sense of curiosity in the listener towards possible solutions to these mysteries. Both supernatural and rational conclusions will be presented in this book, with the intention not of foisting an opinion on the listener, but of exposing the listener to a myriad number of ways in which the supernatural is said to have influenced our world....
©2017 William Myron Price (P)2017 William Myron Price
Cosmic Cowboy the Musical
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A zany musical comedy, touching love story, and fast-paced adventure thriller combined with “Elvis Presley meets Star Wars” plot twists. Cosmic Cowboy the Musical stars the love-struck alien Prince Remo, from faraway Planet Vegas (complete with glowing blue-grey skin and personal flying saucer), and the object of his adoration, aspiring Nashville country singer Jenna Lee Jenkins. When Remo comes to town, the Nashville music scene goes wild - and so does Jenna's sleazy manager, Lance. Can Remo get the girl and Lance get the gigs - or will the men in black get to the alien first? Get ready for a rockin' good time! The first-ever completely integrated, full-cast musical screenplay converted into audiobook format, Cosmic Cowboy the Musical features 11 of West’s original, soundtrack-ready songs (“UFO” and “Don’t Offer Me the Moon and Stars”, for example), plus Hollywood-quality sound effects. In a glowing testimonial, Maureen Millen, an award-winning and Emmy-nominated TV producer, calls it “a funny and joyful masterpiece with fantastic songwriting.” She adds, “(I’ve) never seen/heard anything like it”, and predicts that it will “set the stage for a new genre.” Ready for production as an animated or live-action movie - a sure-fire classic in the making!
©2019 Jeffrey D. West (P)2019 Jeffrey D. West
UFOs and Aliens
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Discover extraordinary stories of ET contact Many of us are fascinated with the idea of extraterrestrial intelligence. The existence of highly evolved beings elsewhere in the universe is commonly thought of as probable. If any of them have visited our planet, however, is more debated. Still, people from all over the world have come forward with intriguing stories of alien contact. Stories which seem to suggest that this may actually be the case. While most of these accounts are compelling by their very nature, a few stand out as particularly awe-inspiring. Thirteen of these exceptional cases are detailed in this book. During the course of the book we will explore: A close encounter with three plant-like beings, said to be from the Sirius star system A stunning appearance of several UFOs and alien beings, including a nearby landing, witnessed by as many as 63 school children A UFO's strange and horrifying attack on an Australian family How a joyous gathering at a farmhouse became interrupted by the arrival of a dozen or so bizarre-looking creatures A man's intimate encounter with two naked female humanoids of unknown origin And much more!
©2016 Pine Peak Publishing (P)2016 Pine Peak Publishing
Investing in Rental Properties
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Investing in rental properties has never been so easy! If you are a total beginner, then this book is for you. Everybody needs to start somewhere, and this book is the right place to figure out how, when, and why to start investing in real estate and create wealth for your future. You will learn all the basics, starting from understanding the types of properties, going through how to find the right property for your first purchase and how to finance it, and ending with a discussion on how to manage the property you have bought. You will find out how to create passive income through real estate and live a better future! Remember: Initial conditions are everything. Starting with the right foot forward is the only way to start well. If you learn from lousy information instead, you will end up losing your money. What you will find inside: How to find the best deals How to finance the properties How to develop the right mindset for investing in real estate How to create a dream team to automatize your business How to manage your properties wisely And much more! Don't miss this out. Be wise, and buy this audiobook.... You won't regret it!
©2019 Luigi Matarazzo (P)2019 Luigi Matarazzo
Secrets of Sports Broadcasting
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You don't need me to tell you the secrets of sports broadcasting. Honestly, you can do it all on your own. It will only take you 25 years. The biggest secret about the sports broadcasting industry is that there isn't just one secret, but rather a series of principles, philosophies, and guidelines that can lead to success in the world of sports media. Anyone can acquire, attain, and learn these secrets. For me, this took 25 years. And believe me, I'm not special. The learning continues to this day - from colleagues, students, mentors, and everyone in between. One thing I learned a long time ago is that I can always be better. We learn how to excel at the craft of sports broadcasting by starting with the advice of those who have gone before us, including many well-known pioneering media voices. We can take their wisdom to heart and make it our own. That is the quickest path to sports broadcasting achievement and the most solid foundation for lasting success. Over the last 25 years, I have been fortunate to learn from some of the biggest names in sportscasting. Some I have worked side by side with, in cramped broadcast booths or tight media quarters. Others have passed down their wisdom in classrooms, books, seminars, or over the airwaves. They have done their best to demystify the industry, which is what I try to do every day for my online sports broadcasting students and those in the nationally-acclaimed sports department at WFUV Radio in New York City. I believe the following tips and stories are the foundation on which to build a successful sports broadcasting career. And I can say as much without pretense because they don't belong to me. I didn't invent these philosophies and ideas, however I simply boiled them down over 25 years and use them to educate the next generation of sports broadcasting professionals. I hope you enjoy these stories and use them to create the best sports broadcasting career possible!
©2017 Rick Schultz (P)2017 Rick Schultz
Reincarnation
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Discover remarkable stories of past life memory! Reincarnation: Just another religious myth, or an actual, real phenomenon? While such esoteric concepts are near impossible to prove under controlled conditions, there does actually exist compelling evidence which suggests that we do live more than once. Reincarnation: Exceptional Cases of Past Life Memories takes bits of information from all kinds of obscure sources, including: scientific papers and journals, old documentaries and news articles, as well as numerous radio and TV interviews, and distills it all into a number of concise, easy-to-listen-to stories with clear narratives. During the course of this book, we will explore 13 cases where people remembered moments from another time, another life, another them. Whatever your beliefs may or may not be, one thing is certain: at the end of it all, the idea of many lives will appear more real than ever before. We will take a look at: An Indian boy who claims he got shot, and whose birthmarks match the bullet wounds of his previous body An English boy who is haunted by the echoes of his 1940s German past. A woman whose sexual anxiety is explained through her past life memories A little Finnish girl who swears she used to be a grown man, before she was ran over by a bus. A young girl from Myanmar who claims she's actually her own grandmother. And much more!
©2016 Pine Peak Publishing (P)2016 Pine Peak Publishing
50 Proven Ways to Make Passive Income Online & Remotely
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We're living in a time when we're privileged to finally move away from traditional and conventional methods of earning income as our generation has become more and more connected through the Internet. Whether you access the Internet from home or a free Wifi connection at your favorite coffee shop, you can make a full-time or supplemental income from your laptop. In this book you will find 50 up-to-date and proven methods to make money online passively, semi-passively, or actively! Inside you will find: The power of generating income via social tools such as Pinterest, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter Learn to leverage a professional network such as Linkedin to brand yourself Learn how to use Amazon's multiple platforms such as Merch, FBA, or Kindle to launch your online business while targeting some of the biggest markets in the world See how to leverage Etsy to sell your own homemade fashion, jewelry, or art, to name the few How those who aren't particularly technically inclined can become web developers, graphic designers, or website testers If you're still unsure what would be the most suitable venture for you, we're confident you will find it in this book.
©2017 CWG Publishers (P)2017 Chris Friesing
To the Breaking Pointe
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Five years ago, First Force operative Grant Ketchum let the ballerina of his dreams dance right out of his life.
After her American adoptive parents had been killed in an automobile accident, Silja Ramsay returned to her birthplace, Russia, to take the position of the principal dancer for the Novikov Ballet Company. She was living her dreams, and although they had very little contact, Grant was proud of her.
The owner and director of the ballet company, Natalia Novikov, has a dark secret: her beloved ballet company is almost broke. Natalia has become so desperate for funds to keep the company afloat that she’s forced her dancers to prostitute themselves to financial contributors at exclusive after-show parties.
As the prima ballerina of the troupe, Silja has been exempt and kept in the dark about the parties, until a big-time American financier, who is obsessed with Silja, offers to bail the failing ballet company out and provide Natalia with everything she will ever need. His prerequisite: Silja must become his personal companion, live in his home, and fulfill his every desire.
Against her will, Silja is taken to the American’s mansion, but before she goes she manages to send a text to the only man who can save her, Grant: "HELP!"
Now Grant Ketchum is on a mission to find his lost ballerina and rescue her from this powerful man’s subjugation. He will do anything to get her out alive. If they survive, will he let her chasse out of his life again?
©2014 Cindy McDonald (P)2018 Cindy McDonald