Showing results by narrator "Mark Adams" in All Categories

What Seems to Be the Problem with Adam Kay and Mark Watson reveals the intriguing and hilarious ways the body can go wrong - and the amazing stories that unfold when the medical world tries to help.... In conversation with his (very health-anxious) friend, the comedian Mark Watson, best-selling doctor-turned-writer Adam Kay takes a scalpel to the bizarre past, often-surprising present and fantastical future of medicine.

True North shows how anyone who follows their internal compass can become an authentic leader. This leadership tour de force is based on research and first-person interviews with 125 of today's top leaders: with some surprising results. In this important audiobook, acclaimed former Medtronic CEO Bill George and coauthor Peter Sims share the wisdom of these outstanding leaders and describe how you can develop as an authentic leader.

Brought to you by Puffin. Learn all about the human body with this audio bundle of Kay's Anatomy and Kay's Marvellous Medicine from bestselling author, Adam Kay. From what's going on inside our bodies, to when and why we discovered how our insides actually work, Adam Kay has every (slimy and...

We live in a time of vast changes that include accelerating globalization, mounting quantities of information, the growing hegemony of science and technology, and the clash of civilizations. Those changes call for new ways of learning and thinking in school, business, and the professions. Listen as psychologist Howard Gardner defines the cognitive abilities that will command a premium in the years ahead.

On the moon, Ronin Hayashi trains to protect the colonies from the inevitable invasion of the machines. While he prepares to stand his ground, Sergeant Tadhg Walsh is planning an escape mission to deliver a weapon to the resistance on Earth. At Neptune Station, Captain Akira Hayashi and Shadow Squad have returned from a deadly journey into enemy territory where they learn the machines are building an army at an astonishing rate. After continued attempts to contact the Lunar Defense Corps for help, Shadow Squad accepts the hard truth—the LDC isn’t coming.

In 1985, The Observer magazine sent Douglas Adams to Madagascar to look for the exotic and potentially extinct aye-aye lemur. There he met zoologist Mark Carwardine, and together they made a radio pilot about their travels, In Search of the Aye-Aye. This led to a hugely popular radio series, Last Chance to See, later adapted as a best-selling book. Douglas Adams died in 2001, but his friend Stephen Fry took his place for a follow-up 20th anniversary television series, broadcast on BBC Two in 2009.

In Nebula Award-winning author Sam J. Miller’s devastating debut short-fiction collection—featuring an introduction by Amal El-Mohtar—queer infatuation, inevitable heartbreak, and brutal revenge seamlessly intertwine. Whether innocent, guilty, or not even human, the boys, beasts, and men roaming through Miller’s gorgeously crafted worlds can destroy listeners, yet leave them wanting more.

Lacking health insurance when he was diagnosed with cancer, Shawn Speakman asked friends in the science fiction and fantasy writing community to donate short stories he could use to counter mounting medical debt. The result was Unfettered, an anthology offering tales from some of the best authors working today. Now, in Unfettered III, Speakman continues to pay forward the aid he received, raising money to combat medical debt for SF&F artists and authors.

Brought to you by Penguin. Everyone has a mental health. So we asked: What does yours mean to you? THE RESULT IS EXTRAORDINARY. Over 60 people have shared their stories. Powerful, funny, moving, this book is here to tell you: It's OK. With writing and audio from a collection of collaborators...

The bestselling author of A Tale Dark and Grimm takes on medieval times in an exciting and hilarious new adventure about history, religion . . . and farting dragons. 1242. On a dark night, travelers from across France cross paths at an inn and begin to tell stories of three children: William...

To be a Docile is to be kept, body and soul, for the uses of the owner of your contract. To be a Docile is to forget, to disappear, to hide inside your body from the horrors of your service. To be a Docile is to sell yourself to pay your parents' debts and buy your children's future. Elisha Wilder’s family has been ruined by debt, handed down to them from previous generations. His mother never recovered from the Dociline she took during her term as a Docile, so when Elisha decides to try and erase the family’s debt himself, he swears he will never take the drug.

Farewell Yellow Brick Road is a celebration of Elton John's record-breaking, globe-spanning farewell tour—from Allentown to Auckland, from Sydney to San Francisco. Featured concerts include Elton’s dazzling performances at Los Angeles’ Dodger Stadium in November 2022, the finale of which streamed live on Disney+. Fans will be treated to a behind-the-scenes glimpse into every aspect of these spectacular shows, including Elton’s legendary touring wardrobe by Gucci, the set design, official photography, and more.

While out scouting in southern Indiana, Alessa Duvalier comes across a Kurian Conference being attended by every major military sect the Kurians have in the Midwest. Taking advantage of the strategic opportunity to cripple their enemy, Alessa and her warriors strike and achieve victory—only to discover an even greater threat to humanity. Most of the world's resistance leaders and the Lifeweavers are gathering for a peace conference in Helsinki, Finland, and according to the intelligence materials Alessa recovered during her raid, the Kurians have already inserted an agent among the delegates.

Six months after the dragons' reawakening, the continent of Kalhasa teeters on the edge of uncertainty. Onyx, along with the new Black Knights—Roran, a gifted young man from The Stormwatchers; Lyric, an elven mage of Clan Ironclaw; and Kael, a determined merfolk from Clan Riverscale—have set out to uncover the continent's deepest secrets. Their quest for ancient artifacts, forgotten ruins, and dragon eggs takes them into the heart of Kalhasa’s untamed lands, where danger lurks at every turn. Kasta, now an advisor to the Knights of Kalhasa, faces his own internal conflict.

As the stars twinkle and the moon rises high, a world of gentle wonders awakens. Sleepytime Magic is a cozy bedtime story that carries children on a soft, dreamy journey filled with sparkling starlight, whispering winds, and enchanted moments before sleep. Follow little Ellie as she discovers magical creatures, floating lanterns, and secret paths that appear only when the night is calm.

**The National Bestseller** From the acclaimed, bestselling author of Turn Right at Machu Picchu, a fascinating, wild, and wonder-filled journey into Alaska, America's last frontier In 1899, railroad magnate Edward H. Harriman organized a most unusual summer voyage to the wilds of Alaska: He...

High above the sleepy town, where stars twinkle softly and the moon hums its gentle song, floats Cozy — a little cloud with the biggest heart in the sky. Cozy Cloud is a tender bedtime story about comfort, kindness, and the quiet magic that fills the night. Every evening, Cozy drifts across the sky, watching over children as they fall asleep. When a little boy named Leo can’t find his dreams, Cozy swoops down to help him discover the beauty of the night — starlit adventures, moonlit laughter, and the peaceful hush that comes before sleep.

Echo in Pajamas is a quirky, heartwarming story about finding your voice in a world that never stops talking. When Echo, a quiet dreamer who prefers pajamas to people, accidentally sends a late-night voice message that goes viral, her world flips upside down. Suddenly, everyone wants to know the mysterious girl behind the words. But fame isn’t what Echo expected — it’s noisy, messy, and full of people who think they know her story.

As the sun dips below the horizon and the first stars begin to twinkle, the world drifts into a gentle hush. When the Sky Turns to Velvet is a magical bedtime story that carries children on a soft journey through twilight skies and moonlit dreams. Follow little Ava as she discovers the secret wonders that awaken when the sky turns to deep, velvety blue. From floating lanterns and sparkling fireflies to whispering winds and soft cloud companions, every part is filled with calming adventures, cozy moments, and the quiet magic of night.

High above the sleepy hills, where the wind hums softly and the sky glows gold, lives a little cloud who loves to sing. Cloudsong is a tender bedtime tale about friendship, courage, and the gentle magic hidden in the sky. Follow Bree, a tiny cloud with a big heart, as she learns to find her own melody among the whispering winds and twinkling stars. With every note she sings, the night grows calmer, the stars shine brighter, and the world drifts peacefully toward sleep.