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  The Christmas Secret , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 380min

  When a struggling young single mother saves the life of an elderly woman, she sets into motion a series of events that will test her strength, loyalty, and determination, all the while setting her on the path to finding true love. Christine Eisley is the mother of seven-year-old Zach and five-year-old Haley. Her ex-husband provides little, if any, child support and makes life difficult for Christine by using the children as pawns. She works long hours as a waitress to make ends meet, but her job is in jeopardy because she's often late to work due to the unreliable teenaged sitters she's forced to use.When Christine saves the life of a woman who works in Wilson's department store, the owner of Wilson's wants to find her, to thank her, but Christine has disappeared, losing another job once again. He sets his grandson, Jason, to the task of finding the mysterious "Christy". Jason, an accountant by trade who has lost his job to downsizing, thinks he is "above" working at Wilson's. Soon, he discovers that this new task gives him more than he bargains for.The Christmas Secret is a novel for anyone who wants to see how love is a gift that keeps giving back; that hope is a treasure that never runs dry, and that faith is a miracle that is reborn with each new day. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Donna VanLiere. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/aren/001002/bk_aren_001002_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.

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  Summary of Disrupted: by Dan Lyons | Includes Analysis , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 27min

  Summary of Disrupted by Dan Lyons | Includes Analysis Preview: Disrupted by Dan Lyons is a memoir about Lyons's experiences as a middle-aged career journalist who takes a job in marketing at a startup. For years, Lyons wrote for Newsweek about technology and was well-known for starting a popular satirical blog about Apple co-founder Steve Jobs. At age 51, he lost his job in the magazine's downsizing. He started looking for another job right away to support his young children and his wife, who had just quit her job for health reasons. The media industry had changed substantially from the time Lyons first started working as a journalist, and he found it difficult to find another job. He accepted a position as editor-in-chief of the news website ReadWrite, which required a lot of travel, and noticed his journalist colleagues transitioning to marketing departments at startups to take advantage of the booming startup economy. Lyons decided to pursue the same career change.... Please note: This is summary and analysis of the book and not the original book. Inside this Instaread summary of Disrupted: Summary of the Book Important People Character Analysis Analysis of the Themes and Author's Style About the Author With Instaread, you can get the key takeaways, summary, and analysis of a book in 15 minutes. We read every chapter, identify the key takeaways, and analyze them for your convenience. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Sam Scholl. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/acx0/061178/bk_acx0_061178_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.

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  Under Pressure: Managing Stress and Engagement on the Job , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 115min

  A Knowledge@Wharton Essentials The new perks and policies employers are leveraging to reengage their workforce Job stress is not new, but as Knowledge@Wharton reports, global competition, downsizing, and the state of being constantly tethered to the office by technology have created disturbing trends among workers, from decreased engagement to lower productivity and lower life satisfaction. Under Pressure: Managing Stress and Engagement on the Job examines the issues facing employees and the employers for whom they work. Drawn from the best of Knowledge@Wharton's reporting, this audio in the Knowledge@Wharton Essentials series addresses: What is causing unprecedented levels of stress on the job Why employee loyalty is a casualty of the new workplace What perks companies offer and what employees want How the 40-hour workweek is being redefined The challenge to turn off the switch and take a break from technology The art of motivating employees Why fostering a culture of "companionate love" in the workplace matters This audio features Knowledge@Wharton's reporting on the research and thought leadership of Iwan Barankay, Sigal Barsade, Matthew Bidwell, Peter Cappelli, Adam Cobb, Stewart Friedman, Adam Grant, Wayne Guay, Carolyn Marvin, Olivia "Mandy" O'Neill, JP Pawliw-Fry, Nancy Rothbard, Deborah Small, and Hendrie Weisinger, among others. Under Pressure is a must-hear for those who are experiencing stress on the job due to increased demands at work and at home as well as employers who wish to understand those who report to them and who are looking for new ways to engage employees. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Karen Saltus. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/gdan/001633/bk_gdan_001633_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.

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  Porn Again: Porn Again, Book 1 , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 584min, (USK 18)

  Harper 'Happy' Downman has no idea what's about to hit him. A typical button-down, Christian conservative American with a quaint home, a lovely wife and a dull sex life, he lives a life of monotonous mediocrity in the sun washed paradise that is South Florida. At the the height of the Great Recession, Happy's world takes a sharp turn when he loses his job due to corporate downsizing. Things go from bad to worse when he returns home to find his beloved wife in bed with another man. Struggling to find stable employment in the midst of an impending divorce, Happy's misfortune plummets further with the sudden arrival of his lecherous older brother. The black sheep of the family, he tempts Happy with a 'stimulating' solution that's sure to raise eyebrows within his ultra-conservative family. Relocating to the decadent, hedonistic streets of New Orleans, Happy finds himself in the most unlikely position...as the manager of a sex store. Caught in a whirlwind of porn, sex toys and colorful characters, Happy is challenged to turn around the worst store in the company while also being forced to face the harsh reality of his role in his failed marriage. In the process, he finds himself also learning quite a bit about life and love from the very people he was once prejudiced against. For a man with a stellar reputation as a salesman, Happy's about to learn the true meaning of the adage 'Sex Sells'. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Arthur Byrd. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/acx0/043534/bk_acx0_043534_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.

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  Chasing Slow , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 482min

  Chasing Slow models HGTV star Erin Loechner's journey to help you break out of the faster-better-stronger trap and make small changes to refresh your perspective, renew your priorities, and shift your focus to what matters most. You're here, but you want to be there. So you spend your life narrowing this divide, and you call this your race, your journey, your path. You live your days tightening your boot straps, wiping the sweat from your brow, chasing undiscovered happiness just around the bend. And on and on you run. Viral sensation and HGTV.com star Erin Loechner knows about the chase. Before turning 30, she'd earned the title "The Nicest Girl Online" as she was praised for her authentic voice and effortless style. Her HGTV web show garnered over one million fans worldwide, and her client list includes Walt Disney World, IKEA, Martha Stewart and Home Depot. The New York Times applauded her, her friends and church admired her, and her husband and baby adored her. She had arrived at the ultimate destination. So why did she feel so lost? Through a series of steep climbs - her husband's brain tumor, bankruptcy, family loss, and public criticism - Erin learns just how much strength it takes to surrender it all, and to veer right into grace. In Chasing Slow, Erin upgrades her life through downsizing - her stuff, her obligations, her fears, her personal metric of "perfect." And ultimately, her invitation becomes yours: to turn away from the fast and frenzy, and find freedom in a new-fashioned lifestyle defined by grace.Life's answers are not always hidden where they seem. It's time to venture off the beaten path to see that we’ve already been given everything we need. We've already arrived. You see?You'll see.  ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Hayley Cresswell. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/zond/001695/bk_zond_001695_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.

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  Think Fast!: Accurate Decision-Making, Problem-Solving, and Planning in Minutes a Day , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 220min

  Think FAST! Let's be candid. It's a jungle out there. There is no end to the obstacles, challenges, mountains, and unexpected issues, even self-defeating thoughts, that get in the way of being the best you can be and achieving your goals and dreams. In today's environment, everyone from top coaches and entrepreneurs, to corporate leaders, busy mothers, and grad students—everyone—is expected to make decisions and solve issues at the speed of light and with pinpoint accuracy. That's a tall order! Add downsizing, or "right-sizing" as it's often called, to this reality, and you can see why it's easy to feel overwhelmed by all the demands and responsibilities placed on your shoulders daily. Think Fast! is a game-changer. This system has been field-tested in Fortune 500 corporate training sessions, with top business leaders, and in thousands of client consultations and solution-finding sessions. The results were so consistently effective that these same clients asked for a book to use as an ongoing learning tool—a virtual "coach". This simple-to-use system will teach you to: Cut through your concerns, obstacles, and demands in record time and with accuracy, every time Immediately eliminate feeling overwhelmed and out of control Discover renewed energy to pursue your dreams and goals, with passion! Here it is: a powerful system to enable you to make good decisions, prevent problems, and plan for the future with speed, effectiveness, and accuracy every time! Think about it. The greatest coaches and leaders today and throughout history have mastered these skills. And now, so can you: fast, accurately, and in just minutes a day! ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Walter Dixon. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/gdan/000594/bk_gdan_000594_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.

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  Minimalist Living: People Who Enjoy More by Living with Less , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 93min

  Minimalism comes in many forms, and some practices you may already be familiar with, such as Feng Shui, tiny living, or downsizing. While minimalism has become increasingly popular over the last few years, there is much about the lifestyle that is often misunderstood and even unacknowledged. While the foundation of the lifestyle is based on simplifying your living space there is much more to minimalism than clearing out space in your closet. Minimalism is a way of life that improves your quality of life, while also enhancing your mental state, relationships, financial state, and surrounding environment. By implementing minimalist values into your life, you can experience newfound freedom and opportunities that are often unavailable with a materialistic lifestyle. This book contains proven strategies and techniques on how to efficiently and effectively transition into the minimalist lifestyle, as well as methods for decluttering your home, reevaluating your goals, and how to use minimalism to achieve your dreams and live the life you truly desire. A widely acknowledged truth among the minimalist community is that materialism has completely consumed the mindset of the general population so that we are in a constant state of wanting or needing more unnecessary items. Corporations have reinvented commercialism to target your insecurities and desire to feel fulfilled by selling objects that only grant instant gratification, rather than true contentment or change. This book will open your mind to a world with entirely new possibilities and open doors that are impossible to take advantage of in a life that is centered around what you own. The foundational values of minimalism are focused on improving your overall quality of life through reevaluating your spending habits, relationships, state of mind, and instinct to consume needlessly. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Alexander Parrish. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/acx0/086580/bk_acx0_086580_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.

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  Schrödinger's Caterpillar , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 648min

  Graham Paint is a downsizing consultant, and sick of it. One morning, he misses his bus when he stops to put a strange caterpillar in a matchbox. As the bus passes, he’s shocked to spot himself inside. Like Schrödinger’s Cat in the famous quantum thought experiment, the caterpillar's spawned parallel possibilities. This comic novel explores Graham’s search for a better life among the various overlapping alternatives.Another clone, Grim Dupeint, is a loathsome international arms dealer. Graham infiltrates Grim’s corporation, then embezzles cash for charity. When a furious Grim realizes, Graham must act fast. And right now he's acting like fish food.Graham launches upon a new lifestyle (and sex life) as he dons the designer suits of power. But sinister figures soon see through Graham’s clothing. Now, Graham’s under attack from the corporation, the police, his ex-wife’s private detective, and an infuriatingly pompous water-colorist who Graham might have been if he’d gone to art college rather than business school. To survive (and steal the artist’s wonderful woman) Graham needs to find hidden resources. By definition, Dopplegraham’s equally resourceful. Bugger....Schrödinger's Caterpillar - a stupid book for brainy people! The book was reviewed professionally by Inga McVicar, lead appraisal reader at Full Paper Jacket. She said:"It is difficult to provide this assessment without resorting to hyperboles. It is an astonishing debut novel – one of the rare few that can genuinely term itself ‘unique’ without blushing. Style, plot, characterisation, inventiveness, narrative techniques...masterful, confident and stand-out. It’s simply a brilliant novel that deserves the fanfare.The incredibly intricate and complex plot is masterfully handled by the author. The premise (based on Schrödinger’s Cat thought experiment) is an ambitious and audacious one, and in lesser hands could have created a novel ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Zane Stumpo. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/acx0/214286/bk_acx0_214286_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.

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  School's Over - Now What? , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 113min

  Today, jobs for grads are hard to find. Promotions and raises can be tough to get. And, with continuing corporate downsizing, jobs are often difficult to keep. But, there are insiders' secrets to finding, landing, and keeping dream jobs - even in tough economic times. And, by using the right methods and tactics, your chances for promotions and raises increase - even in shrinking organizations. That's what School's Over - Now What? is all about. In this audiobook, you'll discover the three critical steps and four proven tactics to find and land your dream job. Assess your strengths and skills — to "sell yourself" to employers.Write an interview-generating resume. Interview — to get job offers. Network with family, friends and others — to find job leads and opportunities.Research companies (in databases and on the Internet) — to discover where you "fit". Work with employment agencies — to get the inside track for jobs. Use power internships—As a jump-start for a career.You'll also learn how to promote yourself and get substantial salary increases. These are the methods to "Know Yourself, Grow Yourself and Market Yourself". Discover how to:Sell yourself and your ideas inside the company. Play and win at corporate politics — ethically.Self-market and create "visi-posure" (visible exposure).Stay at the "cutting edge" in your field. Create your own job security by "bullet proofing" yourself. Make loyalty work for you.Embrace change and actually profit from it. Climb the corporate ladder (and not get stuck on the rungs). And much, much more!PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your My Library section along with the audio. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: David Jon Bowman. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/davd/000001/bk_davd_000001_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.

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  Beating Obamacare: Your Handbook for Surviving the New Health Care Law , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 158min

  The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act has been a political football for years now, but as its provisions start going into effect, there’s still precious little information available on how it will impact you, your family, and your pocketbook. This 2,572 page document, nearly unreadable, will change your health care, your family budget, and innumerable aspects of your life. But what does this law actually say? .Beating Obamacare by Betsy McCaughey, Ph.D. is the straightforward, practical guide to navigating Obamacare that every individual and family needs to own. This guide will tell you exactly what to expect, what’s changing, and how much it will cost you and your family.In Beating Obamacare, Dr. McCaughey unravels: The Obamacare Law timeline: find out when each provision of the law goes into effect, so you won’t be caught by surpriseThe Obamacare winners” and losers:” who gets a free ride, and who has to pay more, so you can make sure you protect your money and get the best quality of careThe most controversial part of this new lawThe Individual Mandate: what does it mean for the individual patient? How will it change your care?The new health insurance exchange landscape: how to find the best deal availableThe expansion of Medicaid and downsizing of Medicare: ensure your future care or the care of your elderly loved onesThe 20 new taxes/tax hikes that will affect you: don’t let them sneak up on your family budgetAnd much moreIntimidated by the legal jargon? Not to worry, this guide comes fully equipped with the Obamacare Glossary in the back! Beating Obamacare is the essential consumer guide to understanding and preparing for one of the biggest changes about to take over Americans’ health care and family budgets. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Phoebe Simon. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/adbl/012264/bk_adbl_012264_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.

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