Showing results by narrator "Val" in All Categories

Dr. Bruce Thompson is an extraordinary engineer working for a private space company. After years of preparation, he's selected as the sole passenger for a new spacecraft that will study the heavens like none other. After years of travel in another galaxy, communication with home is no longer possible. As years pass, the Company gives up declaring their investment is lost in space and Bruce's wife and son must move on alone.

Want to turn AI into your secret weapon for success, but have no idea how to begin? Your barrier isn't technical—it's communication. No one has taught you how to speak AI's language. Until now. "Generative AI for Beginners" by Sarah T. Rowan is the guide that finally teaches you how to communicate effectively with AI, empowering you to get the results you want—no tech degree required. Using AI effectively is like driving a car—you don't need to be a mechanic, just know how and where to drive.

I never thought I could fall in love. I never wanted to, until her. She makes my body and mind crazy. I need to protect her. I need to make her mine. I would die for her. I would kill for her, and I do.

Don’t wait until your teeth are damaged from wear; stop this harmful behavior with Stop Teeth Grinding Guided Meditation. By using the Stop Teeth Grinding Guided Meditation program, you will practice deep relaxation techniques that will allow you to release the tension that causes teeth grinding. Learn to let stress go and leave the day behind. Stop Teeth Grinding Guided Meditation will work with your subconscious mind to erase the stress that is stored up in your jaw and neck, give you a peaceful night’s sleep without grinding your teeth.

Imagine a moment when the weight of your past begins to lift, allowing hope to shine through the darkness. You've faced more than your share of silent pain and emerged stronger, yet echoes of childhood trauma still linger. It is shaping your perceptions and relationships. An empowering path awaits, guiding you to understand and embrace your experiences while building resilience in every aspect of your life.

There are many books that talk about fighting your anxiety. They instruct you on how to deny, distract, and even hate your anxiety. Whilst these approaches can alleviate anxiety to some degree, they don't quite teach you how to actually deal with it effectively with a long-term effect. This book will assist in explaining how and why anxiety exists, and how to appreciate the fact that anxiety is there to provide a safety alarm system. You will learn ways to avoid the usual pitfalls of dealing with anxiety, such as alcohol, drugs, gambling, fishing, golfing, cleaning, or jogging.

In the depths of despair, hope can seem like a distant star. But within "Self Care Control Kit," you'll discover a compassionate and empowering roadmap to navigate the storm of anxiety and hardcore depression. This transformative guide is your steadfast companion on the journey to healing and reclaiming your life. With wisdom born of both professional expertise and personal experience, "Self Care Control Kit" offers a lifeline to those battling the most challenging mental health issues.

Most AI marketing advice offers a temporary sugar rush of prompts and tools. This book is different. This field guide is for innovators who own results, giving you the strategic framework to build a durable, competitive edge. You’ll learn to build a repeatable system that aligns with your goals, delights your customers, and delivers measurable ROI.

Brilliant inventor Enzo Dragonbane has plenty to hide, including his secret identity as the recently deceased Ruby King's bastard son. But he isn't half as mysterious as Cullen, the half-elf Enzo finds buried in the depths of the kingdom's caverns.

Val McDermid published her first novel in 1987 and in 2016 celebrated the publication of her 30th novel, the latest in the Inspector Karen Pirie series, Out of Bounds. She joins Robin Morgan in the Audible Studios to talk about her illustrious career.

When Pax, the last dragon in all the kingdoms, wakes from his centuries-long slumber, he seeks a worthy mortal to gift three scales which will grant three wishes. Once the wishes are complete, he plans to move on and never return to the Gemstone Kingdoms. For now, he craves adventure—and a new partner in his bed. He chooses Bertram, the recently crowned Emerald King.

In the blazing heart of Zambia, where spice hangs thick in the air and the earth pulses with secrets, Tyler—an ambitious American spice importer—thinks he’s found his next big deal. But what he discovers instead is Mutinta. She’s not just a farmer. She’s fire—unbending, unbothered, and rooted deep in soil soaked with legacy. Her cinnamon doesn’t come bottled; it comes with sweat, skin, and the kind of heat that lingers long after the sun sets.

"Going Expat Guide to Mexico" offers a practical, honest perspective on living in Mexico outside of retirement and for anyone thinking about moving to Mexico. Additionally, "What the Mexpat" delves into the realities of expat life, helping individuals understand the new life they've embarked on.

Take Control of Your Pet’s Health with Fresh, Homemade Meals! Worried about what’s really in your pet’s food? Homemade Dog & Cat Food is your complete guide to crafting balanced, nutritious meals for your furry companions—without fillers, preservatives, or mystery ingredients. Whether your pet has allergies, picky tastes, or you simply want a healthier alternative to commercial kibble, this book walks you through everything you need to know about feeding your dog or cat naturally.

Do others find you arrogant? Have you been told you have a ‘big head’? Maybe you have noticed that you don’t have the humility and grace that you should and would like to improve. You can learn to develop a healthy pride with Guided Meditation to Control Your Ego. By using the Guided Meditation to Control Your Ego program, discover your ability to calm your ego and relate to those around you. Cultivate humility and grace to develop a healthy pride that doesn’t offend. Learn to be gracious.

You have everything you need inside of you to be an Alpha Female. Learn how to cultivate those qualities with Alpha Female Guided Meditation. By using the Alpha Female Guided Meditation program, discover confidence you didn’t know you had and inner strength that allows you to thrive no matter what gets thrown at you. Project a stronger you at work and at home. Alpha Female Guided Meditation will work with your subconscious mind to develop a new level of consciousness that perceives situations in a new, easier to manage, light.

Your playbook for building a team that everyone wants to be on.We all want to lead a team with an inspiring culture - the team that every employee would love to join. When you lead this team, you attract the best talent, get top-producing results and grow individual contributors into future leaders.

The Upward Spiral: Journey Into Action is a guide to personal transformation and empowerment. Through Val’s own story, you’ll discover how to uncover and rewire the subconscious “chip” that shapes your choices and reality. With 10 practical steps you can apply every day, this book shows you how to break free from old patterns, unlock your fullest potential, and create the life you truly want.

Created by the alchemist Braxton, Levi was "born" fully grown and spends his early days learning about the monster-filled kingdom he calls home. Even though he is just a construct pieced together from cloned parts, Levi longs to fit in with his mythical neighbors, but more than that, he wishes he could say two words to the Shadow King without stuttering.

Feeling betrayed by his parents' lies about his true lineage, Nemirac embarks on a quest to visit all five Gemstone Kingdoms and drain the stones of their power to ascend as a new being. But until he obtains that magic, he's vulnerable. Enter Janskoller the warrior bard. Janskoller has just returned to the Gemstone Kingdoms, drawn by stories of broken curses and lands open for travel. He doesn't expect a pretty young mage to hire him as a bodyguard, but it's a good gig for a bard—lots of adventure to fuel his stories, and plenty of travel to spread his fame.