Stephanie Murphy has narrated 64 audiobooks on Listento.it by 28 authors, with an average listener rating of 4★ across 182 ratings. The most-rated is The Internet of Money.
The Internet of Money
Summary
While many books explain the how of bitcoin, The Internet of Money delves into the why of bitcoin. Acclaimed information-security expert and author of Mastering Bitcoin, Andreas M. Antonopoulos examines and contextualizes the significance of bitcoin through a series of essays spanning the exhilarating maturation of this technology. Bitcoin, a technological breakthrough quietly introduced to the world in 2008, is transforming much more than finance. Bitcoin is disrupting antiquated industries to bring financial independence to billions worldwide. In this book, Andreas explains why bitcoin is a financial and technological evolution with potential far exceeding the label "digital currency." Andreas goes beyond exploring the technical functioning of the bitcoin network by illuminating bitcoin's philosophical, social, and historical implications. As the Internet has essentially transformed how people around the world interact and has permanently impacted our lives in ways we never could have imagined, bitcoin - the Internet of money - is fundamentally changing our approach to solving social, political, and economic problems through decentralized technology.
©2016 Merkle Bloom LLC (P)2017 Merkle Bloom LLC
The Internet of Money
Summary
The Internet of Money by Andreas M. Antonopoulos contains 11 of his most inspiring and thought-provoking talks, including: Introduction to Bitcoin; Blockchain vs Bullshit; Fake News, Fake Money; Currency Wars; Bubble Boy and the Sewer Rat; Rocket Science and Ethereum's Killer App; and many more!
©2017 Merkle Bloom LLC (P)2017 Merkle Bloom LLC
Narcissistic Ex
Summary
Narcissistic abuse is a form of abuse that ensures victims are left emotionally drained, mentally exhausted, and devoid of any self-worth or self-esteem. I was a victim of a malignant narcissist for seven years of my life, and I know just how crushing it is to live such an abusive and suppressed life. The helplessness and detachment from reality that comes with narcissistic abuse are enough to keep you in the tight grip of the abuser for as long as they choose. However, I eventually found the courage to leave my abuser, but it didn’t end there. As you may know, ending a relationship with a narcissist isn’t that easy - even if it was the narc who did the breaking up, they don't just "let you go" - they try to make sure you’ll go through hell before you get one over on them. In this audiobook, I want to offer you some guidance on this rarely-talked about aspect of an abusive relationship: how to deal with a narcissist when they’re your ex. The chapter list is as follows: Why you shouldn’t go back and why you need to move on Why you need to go "no contact" and ways you can do this How to stop missing your abuser Understanding and dealing with "hoovering’" after a break-up Narcissistic stalking How to deal with "flying monkeys" Survivor stories from two former narcissistic abuse victims Throughout the audiobook, I also offer some of my own story too, in the hopes that this offers you a sense of familiarity. You’ll likely find that thing things I went through are very similar to your own experiences, and the purpose of this audiobook is to get you to the point where I’m currently at: healed and thriving.
©2019 Escape The Narcissist (P)2019 Escape The Narcissist
The Internet of Money, Volume 3
Summary
While many guides explain the how of Bitcoin, the Internet of Money series delves into the why of Bitcoin. Following the worldwide success of Volume One and Volume Two, this third installment contains 12 of Andreas M. Antonopoulos' most inspiring and thought-provoking talks over the past two years, including: "Universal Access to Basic Finance" "Measuring Success: Price or Principle" "Escaping the Global Banking Cartel" "Libre Not Libra" "Unstoppable Code: The Difference Between Can't and Won't" Around the world, governments and corporations are increasingly pursuing a reconstruction of money as a system of control and surveillance machine. Despite the emergence of an interconnected global society and economy through the decades-long expansion of the internet, the trajectory of these bureaucratic policies foreshadows dire consequences for financial inclusion and independence. Andreas contextualizes the significance of Bitcoin and open blockchains amid these sociopolitical and economic shifts: What if money could be created without an authority? Are corporate coins the first step toward techno neo-feudalism? Is the real dark net run by state intelligence agencies? What if everyone could have a Swiss bank in their pocket? Can we build digital communities resistant to gentrification? In 2013, Andreas M. Antonopoulos started publicly speaking about Bitcoin and quickly became one of the world's most sought-after speakers in the industry. He has delivered dozens of unique TED-style talks in venues ranging from the Henry Ford Museum to booked-out meetups in the Czech Republic and Argentina. In 2014, Antonopoulos authored the groundbreaking Mastering Bitcoin, widely considered to be the best technical guide ever written about the technology. On September 7, 2016, Andreas launched his second book, The Internet of Money, Volume One, on The Joe Rogan Experience podcast (the interview has since been viewed more than 300,000 times). The Internet of Money offered something that was desperately needed: an explanation of the philosophy, economics, politics, and poetics behind this technology. Make this audiobook part of your collection and see why the internet of money will continue to transform the world and the internet itself.
©2019 Merkle Bloom LLC (P)2020 Merkle Bloom LLC
How to Do No Contact Like a Boss!
Summary
Love satisfies a basic human need for us to be close to and supported by a significant other. We are happier, healthier, and even live longer when we have strong, intimate bonds with other people. Relationships with romantic partners are a primary source of the close bonds we need to thrive. Being part of a healthy love relationship has been shown to increase longevity and improve mental well-being. On the other hand, being at the receiving end of emotional abuse has the opposite effect. The long-term effects from being in a constant fight-or-flight state subtracts years from one's life, and often leads to complete dysfunction and, sadly, suicidal tendencies. Anyone who is trying to leave an abusive relationship needs to impose very specific tactics in order to break away, heal, and move on towards a better life. Narcissists and emotional manipulators will do anything to get back in. While their unethical behavior should serve as a reminder of why one is enforcing No Contact in the first place, it's often hard to do when one is constantly bombarded with calls, emails, texts, social media notifications, and even in-person visits. How to Do No Contact like a Boss explains the reasons for going No Contact and takes the listener through the initial planning stages, exit strategies, the moment of No Contact, what to expect in the days that follow, and how to deal with a persistent and/or abusive ex who refuses to respect one's request for No Contact. Also included are alternative healing methods that address what traditional therapy often overlooks.
©2015 Kimberly L Raya (P)2016 Kim Saeed
Forget Her Not
Summary
Stunning and sophisticated, art dealer Samantha King is the only person who knows she doesn't have it all (unless you count her mother and sister, which Sam doesn't). When it comes to men, Sam won't make time for anything more than a one night stand. No commitments, no connections. The night her life changes forever is a night Sam actually can't remember. Even so, the indelible mark a woman named Mia Rossi leaves on Sam's heart is something she can't ignore. In her debut novella, Elle Spencer takes us on a heartwarming, humorous journey with Sam and Mia as they navigate life, love and a surprising shared history that complicates things, to say the least.
©2017 Elle Spencer (P)2017 Elle Spencer
The Book of Satoshi
Summary
The Book of Satoshi, the collected writings of Satoshi Nakamoto, creator of the bitcoin. The foreword was written by Jeff Berwick.
©2014 Phil Champagne (P)2015 Phil Champagne
Oblivion
Summary
In the stories that make up Oblivion, David Foster Wallace joins the rawest, most naked humanity with the infinite involutions of self-consciousness - a combination that is dazzlingly, uniquely his. These are worlds undreamt-of by any other mind. Only David Foster Wallace could convey a father's desperate loneliness by way of his son's daydreaming through a teacher's homicidal breakdown ("The Soul Is Not a Smithy"). Or could explore the deepest and most hilarious aspects of creativity by delineating the office politics surrounding a magazine profile of an artist who produces miniature sculptures in an anatomically inconceivable way ("The Suffering Channel"). Or capture the ache of love's breakdown in the painfully polite apologies of a man who believes his wife is hallucinating the sound of his snoring ("Oblivion"). Each of these stories is a complete world, as fully imagined as most entire novels, at once preposterously surreal and painfully immediate.
©2012 David Foster Wallace (P)2012 Hachette Audio
Inspiring Resilience in Fearful and Reactive Dogs
Summary
Does your dog bark at everyone he sees? Are you trying hard to settle your dog on frantic, noisy walks? Do you live with canine reactivity and wish you could turn things around? Are you looking for a solution and guidance to properly help your worried best friend? Here it is. From this audiobook, you will learn: What your dog is trying to tell you. How to communicate in a way that you both understand. How to ensure you are fully meeting your dog’s needs. Why your dog acts up and why he can’t help it. Why walking your dog might not be the best choice. How your dog sees the world. Why your dog barks at things. Which things scare your dog. Brain work to relax your dog. How to assess your dog’s personality. How your dog’s brain stores information. Why your dog makes bad choices and how to change those choices for better ones. How dogs experience stress and what we can do to help them. Whether your dog is an introvert or extrovert and how that affects his behavior. How to change a negative bias to a positive one. Simple solutions to make your dog feel secure. How to teach self-belief and confidence And much, much more. Whether you are a desperate dog guardian or a professional canine coach looking to expand your training toolkit, this audiobook is an invaluable addition....
©2018 Sally Gutteridge (P)2019 Sally Gutteridge
Anyone but Her
Summary
Reagan Cooper has been an out and proud lesbian since high school, but can't say no when her gay best friend, Jamie Miller, asks her to pretend to be his girlfriend for his family reunion. Jamie has been there for her through everything. Plus, she's interested in learning more about the family he never speaks of. Living in California for eight years, Charlie Miller has been able to live authentically, but being back in her small Maryland hometown with her conservative family means going back into the closet. What she didn't expect was to be so attracted to her brother's girlfriend.
©Erica Lee Erica Lee (P)2019 Erica Lee
Trauma Bonding: Understanding and Overcoming the Trauma Bond in a Narcissistic Relationship
Summary
"If your relationship is so bad, why don't you just leave them?" "If you were in such an abusive relationship, why did you stay with them for so long?" "If you knew you were in a relationship with such a toxic person, why didn't you ask people for help?" If you've ever been asked these questions, aside from being ignorant and hurtful, you'll know it's beyond frustrating. The answer to the above questions, whilst it's complex and often confusing, can be given with two words: trauma bonded. If you find you're in a relationship that you know is so toxic that it's crushing your very being, but you can't bring yourself to leave, you may be in the clutches of a tight trauma bond. If you're constantly feeling on edge, forever working to appease your spouse to little avail and feel like you're constantly being chipped away at with their abusive behavior, then I can understand how emotionally shattering it feels to live this way. If, in the same breath, it breaks your heart to even consider leaving them because you can't imagine life without them, then I can understand that feeling too - because I was trauma bonded to my abusive ex. From my own personal experience and from the experiences other survivors have opened up to me about, this book will cover the following: What trauma bonding really is The seven stages that lead to you becoming trauma bonded The parallels that Stockholm syndrome has with trauma bonding The five stages you go through when you come to accept you're trauma bonded - the cognitive dissonance a trauma bond can cause Breaking free from the traumatic bond This book will also include my own experiences and I'll draw upon those to help you really understand trauma bonding, and let you know that you're not alone in being shackled by this emotionally crippling bond. More importantly, this book will help you understand that the invisible chain that tethers you to your abuser can be broken.
©2020 Escape The Narcissist (P)2020 Escape The Narcissist
Getting Screwed
Summary
Alison Bass weaves the true stories of sex workers with the latest research on prostitution into a gripping journalistic account of how women (and some men) navigate a culture that routinely accepts the implicit exchange of sex for money, status, or even a good meal, but imposes heavy penalties on those who make such bargains explicit. Along the way, Bass examines why an increasing number of middle-class white women choose to become sex workers and explores how prostitution has become a thriving industry in the 21st-century global economy. Situating her book in American history more broadly, she also discusses the impact of the sexual revolution, the rise of the Nevada brothels, and the growing war on sex trafficking after 9/11. Drawing on recent studies that show lower rates of violence and sexually transmitted diseases, including HIV, in regions where adult prostitution is legal and regulated, Bass makes a powerful case for decriminalizing sex work. Through comparisons of the impact of criminalization vs. decriminalization in other countries, her book offers strategies for making prostitution safer for American sex workers and the communities in which they dwell. This riveting assessment of how US anti-prostitution laws harm the public health and safety of sex workers and other citizens - and affect larger societal attitudes toward women - will interest feminists, sociologists, lawyers, health-care professionals, and policy makers. The book also will appeal to anyone with an interest in American history and our society's evolving attitudes toward sexuality and marriage.
©2008 Alison Bass (P)2017 Alison Bass
Dating Red Flags
Summary
Do you have a gut feeling about your partner that you just can’t shake? Or maybe you’ve spotted some red flag behavior from your other half, but you’re not sure if it’s just you "being paranoid" or if it’s warning behavior that needs to be addressed. Either way, it’s in your best interest to take heed of the way you’re feeling and delve a little deeper into your primal instincts. Are those "jokey" digs or are they something more sinister? Are their lies something that can be brushed off or do you need to question their dishonesty? Does your date act differently in front of you compared to how they behave in front of other people? Do you fear their reaction to certain topics or conversations, and does this make you uneasy around them? This audiobook was written by a survivor of narcissistic abuse and aims to provide support and validation for others, to stop them from entering an abusive relationship. It serves to stop an abuser in their tracks by showing you the red flags you ought to take notice of before they escalate their behavior. This audiobook offers 20 red flags that shouldn’t be ignored - no matter how invested in your spouse you may be.
©2019 Lauren Kozlowski (P)2019 Lauren Kozlowski
From Coping to Thriving
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Self-care is a necessary part of being alive, not something we resort to when we're at our most burned out, vulnerable, and desperate. It's is "the right and responsibility to take care of your physical, emotional and spiritual well-being" (Pauline Salvucci). From Coping to Thriving will show you exactly how to do just that. This is a comprehensive guide to making self-care part of your everyday life. With a balance between practical suggestions, coaching-style questions, and psychological groundwork, From Coping to Thriving is designed to give you the self-knowledge and awareness you need to start integrating self-care into your life, instead of integrating self-care around your life. Not only does the book contain hundreds of useful tips and ideas to get you going, it will also take you deeper into related topics like habit-formation, coping strategies, and dealing with resistance to self-care.
©2013 Hannah Braime (P)2016 Hannah Braime
Waltzing on the Danube
Summary
They're the only two single ladies on the lesbian love boat. Can opposites attract?
Jeanie Brooks is a small town history teacher who sometimes looks before she leaps, but when she books a last minute river cruise for lesbian singles, she knows she'll have no regrets. Two weeks of beautiful women and glorious adventure against the backdrop of Europe's most famous cities - what more could she want?
Eleanor Fielding is an actuarial accountant from Manhattan, and an expert at assessing risk from every angle. Analytical and reserved, the only thing worse than spending the summer floating around with a gaggle of desperate single women is the prospect of her sister nagging her for all eternity if she refuses to go.
But thanks to a ticketing error, Jeanie and Eleanor unexpectedly find themselves the only two eligible women on the Danube. What starts as an awkward alliance to salvage some enjoyment from the trip soon transforms into something more. When it comes to love, can this odd-couple learn to dance to the same rhythm?
©2016 Miranda MacLeod (P)2018 Miranda MacLeod
Thief of Hearts
Summary
Only love can set her free....
Envy is a lucky lady with a secret vice: She's (arguably) one of the best thieves in the kingdom - something her current employer, the queen herself, has no knowledge of. When one of her more audacious gambles gets her caught, Envy thinks her luck's run out. The queen banishes her to Bran Tower, a haunted, forgotten prison of no escape.
Envy thinks she’s doomed to be alone and trapped forever, but - each night - a stunning woman appears in her impenetrable prison. The mysterious, enchanting Merle befriends her, and as each magical night enfolds, Envy soon realizes that she’s falling in love with her....
What follows next is a magical love story and adventure that will sweep you off your feet! Set in the enchanting world of Bridget’s beloved Knight books, this is a stand-alone novel of bewitching romance that you’ll never forget!
Note: This book got its start in life as the novella, Cage the Darlings, previously published by Elora Bishop, Bridget’s old fantasy romance pen name. It was expanded into the novel you are about to hear and is now being published again under Bridget's actual name.
©2017 Bridget Essex, Rose and Star Press (P)2018 Bridget Essex, Rose and Star Press
The Guardian Angel
Summary
Erin McEvoy tries to be an optimist, but her life is in a downward spiral. Her job as a reporter at a small Boston news station and her love life are going nowhere, but the thing that worries her most is the fact that Erin has started seeing things. Specifically, a tall, winged shadow following her wherever she goes. Afraid that she might be losing her mind, Erin ignores the shadow - until she's nearly hit by a car. It's then that she realizes it's not simply a shadow but her guardian angel, a beautiful female angel named Gabrielle, with turquoise eyes and a teasing smile that makes Erin's heart race. Gabrielle reveals herself to Erin in order to protect her from an unknown, impending danger, and since it might happen at any moment, Gabrielle never leaves Erin's side. As the two women become closer, love begins to grow.... But relationships between angels and humans are forbidden. Will Gabrielle risk falling from grace in order to experience the depths of her feelings for Erin? Or will an unseen celestial force drive the two women apart? The Guardian Angel is a lighthearted, heartwarming romance about trust, fate, and new beginnings. It is approximately 58,000 words.
©2015, 2016, 2017 Bridget Essex, Rose and Star Press (P)2017 Bridget Essex, Rose and Star Press
The Protector
Summary
What if the woman you loved was the one person you could never be with? Elizabeth Grayson doesn't want a bodyguard. She's worked hard for her normal life, but her father, the founder of a booming seafood empire, is a prime target for his unethical competitors. When her father hires a bodyguard for Elizabeth, she's less than enthusiastic...that is, until she meets the mysterious Layne O'Connell. Sarcastic, charming, and secretive, Layne is hired to keep Elizabeth safe. But protecting her heart wasn't in the job description. Elizabeth's father has been keeping secrets from her, and she's soon going to find out that her family is stranger than she could ever have imagined: she's descended from vampires. When Layne reveals her true nature, Elizabeth's world is thrown upside down. Because Elizabeth has fallen for the one person she can't be with: the brooding werewolf who was charged with keeping her alive. Part heart-pounding mystery, part epic romance, the novel The Protector will leave you spellbound.
©2016 Bridget Essex (P)2017 Rose and Star Press
Malignant Narcissism & Narcissistic Ex: 2-in-1 Collection to Help You Understand & Overcome Narcissistic Abuse
Summary
I suffered at the hands of a malignant narcissist for seven years. I was emotionally tortured by his nasty, venomous words, his hateful behavior towards me and his sadistic enjoyment of anything that upset me. For years I was under his control, beaten down to the point where I had no perception of reality. I was a shell of a human. I wrote this book for anyone else who is suffering at the hands of a malignant narcissist. I want to offer not only healing words but also guide you through understanding the disorder in order to better help you deal with it. The book includes: Explaining what malignant narcissism is Translating the language of a malignant narcissist Discussing if a narcissist can ever change The dangers of a malignant narcissist The traits in you that the narcissist saw as "prey" Trauma bonding Through this book, there are also stories from other survivors scattered between chapters. Hearing the tales of others can give you inspiration and courage when you need it most. To beat the narcissist, you need to know the narcissist - and that's where this book comes in. Narcissistic Ex: Narcissistic abuse is a form of abuse that ensures victims are left emotionally drained, mentally exhausted, and devoid of any self-worth or self-esteem. I was a victim of a malignant narcissist for seven years of my life, and I know just how crushing it is to live such an abusive and suppressed life. The helplessness and detachment from reality that come with narcissistic abuse are enough to keep you in the tight grip of the abuser for as long as they choose. However, I eventually found the courage to leave my abuser, but it didn't end there. As you may know, ending a relationship with a narcissist isn't that easy - even if it was the narc who did the breaking up. They don't just "let you go" - they try to make sure you'll go through hell before you get one over on them.
©2019 Lauren Kozlowski (P)2019 Lauren Kozlowski
Games We Play
Summary
At Leah's 30th birthday party, she meets a woman whom she's convinced is paid to entertain her for the evening. But in the following days, she discovers that Ms. Margaret Sloan, one of the most cutthroat businesswomen in the world, thought Leah was the paid professional she hired while in Portland for the weekend. Sloan fears a lawsuit. Leah fears her only chance for a whirlwind romance is about to fly off to Thailand or Switzerland. Too bad they're both keeping dire secrets that could doom whatever feelings they have. Oh, the devilish games they're about to play.... Contains a small preview of WITH THIS RING.
©2018 Barachou Press (P)2019 Barachou Press