Therese Plummer has narrated 346 audiobooks on Listento.it by 234 authors, with an average listener rating of 4.5★ across 6,433 ratings. The most-rated is Watchers.
Nearness of You
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A deeply personal story about what defines a mother from the critically acclaimed author of How to Be Lost and The Same Sky. In this profound and lyrical novel, acclaimed author Amanda Eyre Ward explores the deeper meanings of motherhood - from the first blissful hello to the heart-wrenching prospect of saying goodbye. Brilliant heart surgeon Suzette Kendall is stunned when Hyland, her husband of 15 years, admits his yearning for a child. From the beginning they'd decided that having children was not an option, as Suzette feared passing along the genes that landed her mother in a mental institution. But Hyland proposes a different idea: a baby via surrogate. Suzette agrees, and what follows is a whirlwind of candidate selections, hospital visits, and Suzette's doubts over whether she's made the right decision. A young woman named Dorothy Muscarello is chosen as the one who will help make this family complete. For Dorrie, surrogacy (and the money that comes with it) are her opportunity to leave behind a troubled past and create a future for herself - one full of possibility. But this situation also forces all three of them - Dorrie, Suzette, and Hyland - to face a devastating uncertainty that will reverberate in the years to come. Beautifully shifting between perspectives, The Nearness of You deftly explores the connections we form, the families we create, and the love we hold most dear.
©2017 Amanda Eyre Ward (P)2017 Recorded Books
French Short Stories for Intermediate Level
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Improve your listening comprehension and make learning new vocabulary so much easier with seven French short stories. Introducing a fun and effective method of learning French. When you can't slip away from daily life to immerse yourself in a French-speaking country, listening to French stories is the next best thing. By learning this way, you will be able to: Understand grammar concepts without the monotonous chore of memorizing rules Grasp new vocabulary that you can immediately put to use in everyday conversations, and Practice your listening skills with the stories narrated by a native French speaker Familiarize yourself with spoken French. The over ten hours of audio recorded by French native speakers will drastically improve your pronunciation. Each story is recorded in several ways: Female voice Male voice Vocabulary audio flash-card No more need for a dictionary. Each story is broken down with a French and English glossary to introduce you to the words and phrases you might not understand. This removes any painful back-and-forth process of continually searching for definitions or translations. Ideal for beginner and intermediate level. The stories are written for new French learners, but a basic understanding of French is recommended for maximum enjoyment and effectiveness of the lessons. Perfect for anyone who wants to brush up on their French. PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.
©2017 Frederic Bibard (P)2017 Frederic Bibard
Off the Grid Living
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Two manuscripts in one audiobook: Living off The Grid: A Guide on How to Live Off the Land and Become Self-Sufficient Through Homesteading Raised Bed Gardening: The Backyard Gardening Guide to an Organic Vegetable Garden and the Best Way to Grow Herbs, Fruit Trees, and Flowers in Raised Beds Whether you already have the experience, or you are looking to learn the basics to live off-grid, part one of this audiobook offers over 50 ways to become a successful off-grid dweller. You’ll learn how to live off-grid without sacrificing the things you love. You will feel closer to your family and to the land, where you know you are doing your part to reduce climate change and help to create a more sustainable life. In part one, you will discover: What living off the grid means. The positive and negative elements of living off the grid. How to create the best layout for your homestead. The water and sewer choices you have, including those you might not know about. The most reliable sources of heat and electricity for off-grid living. How to raise livestock for food. How to preserve the foods you grow. How to make money from your homestead to help you sustain a comfortable lifestyle. Part two will show you many powerful essentials on raised bed gardening for both seasoned gardeners and beginners. In part two, you will discover: 16 styles for your raised bed The best material for raised bed construction Guidelines for seed selection Tree varieties and their properties Strategies for pest and weed control How to properly chart your progress The best environments for your plants With this handy guide, you can get the head start that many gardeners wish they had. Get this audiobook now to learn how to be self-sufficient and live off the land.
©2021 Dion Rosser (P)2021 Dion Rosser
The Comeback Quotient
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Every sports fan loves a great comeback. Is there a special quality shared by top athletes who triumph over great challenges? And can anyone acquire it? In The Comeback Quotient, celebrated sports writer Matt Fitzgerald supplies the answer to both questions. He identifies these mega-achievers of astounding athletic comebacks as "ultrarealists", men and women who succeed where others fail by fully accepting, embracing, and addressing the reality of their situations. From ultrarunners like Rob Krar to triathletes like Mirinda Carfrae to rowers, skiers, cyclists, and runners all over the world, Fitzgerald highlights and speculates on just what makes these comebacks so compelling. As for whether anyone can stage his or her own great comeback, the answer is a resounding yes: Anyone can become an ultrarealist to some degree. In the tradition of his best-selling How Bad Do You Want It?, The Comeback Quotient combines gripping sports stories with mind-blowing science to deliver a book that will forever change how you perceive the challenges you face, giving you the inspiration and the tools to make the next great comeback you witness your own.
©2020 Matt Fitzgerald (P)2021 Tantor
Mozart's Starling
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On May 27, 1784, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart met a flirtatious little starling in a Viennese shop who sang an improvised version of the theme from his Piano Concerto no. 17 in G major. Sensing a kindred spirit in the plucky young bird, Mozart bought him and took him home to be a family pet. For three years the starling lived with Mozart, influencing his work and serving as his companion, distraction, consolation, and muse. Two centuries later starlings are reviled by even the most compassionate conservationists. A nonnative, invasive species, they invade sensitive habitats, outcompete local birds for nest sites and food, and decimate crops. A seasoned birder and naturalist, Lyanda Lynn Haupt is well versed in the difficult and often strained relationships these birds have with other species and the environment. But after rescuing a baby starling of her own, Haupt found herself enchanted by the same intelligence and playful spirit that had so charmed her favorite composer. In Mozart's Starling, Haupt explores the unlikely and remarkable bond between one of history's most cherished composers and one of earth's most common birds. The intertwined stories of Mozart's beloved pet and Haupt's own starling provide an unexpected window into human-animal friendships, music, the secret world of starlings, and the nature of creative inspiration. A blend of natural history, biography, and memoir, Mozart's Starling is a tour de force that awakens a surprising new awareness of our place in the world.
©2017 Lyanda Lynn Haupt (P)2017 Hachette Audio
Volere troppo e ottenerlo
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Ottieni un aumento dal tuo capo, acquista una casa al prezzo che vuoi, esci vincente da una discussione, persuadi il partner o i tuoi figli: un ex negoziatore capo dell'FBI ti svela il metodo infallibile per trattare con successo sul lavoro e nella vita. Dopo aver pattugliato per anni le strade più pericolose di Kansas City, Chris Voss è diventato negoziatore capo dell'FBI. Grazie alla lunga esperienza maturata in situazioni intricate e pericolose, faccia a faccia con ogni genere di criminali - tra cui rapinatori di banche e terroristi -, è oggi considerato un'autorità indiscussa in tema di negoziazione di ostaggi. Le sue tecniche di persuasione sono diventate materia di studio nelle facoltà di Economia e si sono rivelate efficaci non solo per imprenditori di società dai fatturati milionari o per laureati in cerca di impieghi prestigiosi, ma anche per genitori alle prese con figli difficili. Voss ci insegna a non temere il conflitto nelle relazioni, ma a gestirlo in vista di ottenere il risultato migliore senza recare danno a se stesso o all'interlocutore. Per fare ciò bisogna conoscere e utilizzare le strategie dell'intelligenza emotiva: comprendere come individuare e influenzare le emozioni proprie e altrui, per connettersi l'uno con l'altro senza mai perseguire la via più semplice, ovvero quella del compromesso, che si rivela spesso insoddisfacente, se non addirittura deleteria.
©2017 Vallardi (P)2020 Adriano Salani Editore