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  It Goes So Fast - The Year of No...

  Mary Louise Kelly

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  Winner of the 2024 Audie Award for Narration by the Author!This program is read by the author.Operating Instructions meets Glennon Doyle in this new book by famed NPR reporter Mary Louise Kelly that is destined to become a classic—about the year before her son goes to college—and the joys, losses and surprises that happen along the way.The time for do-overs is over.Ever since she became a parent, Mary Louise Kelly has said “next year.” Next year will be the year she makes it to her son James’s soccer games (which are on weekdays at 4 p.m., right when she is on the air on NPR’s All Things Considered, talking to millions of listeners). Drive carpool for her son Alexander? Not if she wants to do that story about Ukraine and interview the secretary of state. Like millions of parents who wrestle with raising children while pursuing a career, she has never been cavalier about these decisions. The bargain she has always made with herself is this: this time I’ll get on the plane, and next year I’ll find a way to be there for the mom stuff.Well, James and Alexander are now seventeen and fifteen, and a realization has overtaken Mary Louise: her older son will be leaving soon for college. There used to be years to make good on her promises; now, there are months, weeks, minutes. And with the devastating death of her beloved father, Mary Louise is facing act three of her life head-on. Mary Louise is coming to grips with the reality every parent faces. Childhood has a definite expiration date. You have only so many years with your kids before they leave your house to build their own lives. It’s what every parent is supposed to want, what they raise their children to do. But it is bittersweet. Mary Louise is also dealing with the realities of having aging parents. This pivotal time brings with it the enormous questions of what you did right and what you did wrong. This chronicle of her eldest child’s final year at home, of losing her father, as well as other curve balls thrown at her, is not a definitive answer―not for herself and certainly not for any other parent. But her questions, her issues, will resonate with every parent. And, yes, especially with mothers, who are judged more harshly by society and, more important, judge themselves more harshly. What would she do if she had to decide all over again? Mary Louise’s thoughts as she faces the coming year will speak to anyone who has ever cared about a child or a parent. It. Goes. So. Fast. is honest, funny, poignant, revelatory, and immensely relatable.A Macmillan Audio production from Henry Holt & Company.

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  Rescue 911 - Tales from a First...

  Michael Morse

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  People from all walks of life call 911 when things go bad. These are their stories, told by the people who respond and make things better. 
   
   
   
  First responders often don't tell stories, preferring to keep what happens at work private. Rescue Captain Michael Morse changes that with these heartfelt descriptions of hundreds of emergency calls, with the usual coverings peeled back, exposing the bizarre, heartbreaking, and often hilarious reactions to 911 emergencies.

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  Journalism for Women - A...

  Arnold Bennett

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  Navigate the dynamic world of journalism with "Journalism for Women: A Practical Guide" by Arnold Bennett. This insightful manual offers aspiring female journalists practical advice and strategies for breaking into and excelling in the field. Bennett covers essential topics such as writing techniques, career development, and overcoming industry challenges. With its empowering and pragmatic approach, this guide serves as a valuable resource for women seeking to make their mark in the world of journalism.

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  The Eponym Dictionary of Mammals

  Bo Beolens, Michael Watkins,...

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  Learn the origins of over 2,000 mammal species names with this informative reference guide. 
   
  Just who was the Przewalski after whom Przewalski's horse was named? Or Husson, the eponym for the rat Hydromys hussoni? Or the Geoffroy whose name is forever linked to Geoffroy's cat? This unique reference provides a brief look at the real lives behind the scientific and vernacular mammal names one encounters in field guides, textbooks, journal articles, and other scholarly works. 
   
  Arranged to mirror standard dictionaries, the more than 1,300 entries included here explain the origins of over 2,000 mammal species names. Each bio-sketch lists the scientific and common-language names of all species named after the person, outlines the individual’s major contributions to mammalogy and other branches of zoology, and includes brief information about his or her mammalian namesake’s distribution. The two appendixes list scientific and common names for ease of reference, and, where appropriate, individual entries include mammals commonly—but mistakenly—believed to be named after people. 
   
  The Eponym Dictionary of Mammals is a highly readable and informative guide to the people whose names are immortalized in mammal nomenclature. 
   
  “A small treasure trove of information about the people whose names are immortalized in mammalian nomenclature. Given that we mammalogists are prone to ancestor worship, I expect it to be a best-seller.” —Don E. Wilson, Journal of Mammalian Evolution 
   
  “This is a great reference for the mammalogy professional or student, or the curious naturalist.” —Wildlife Activist 
   
  “This is a splendid book which fills a real gap in zoological literature.” —Nicholas Gould, International Zoo News

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  My Sleepless Nights - A Story of...

  Manohar Grandhi

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  ✓ Are you struggling with insomnia? 
  ✓ Are you living in anxiety related to sleep? 
  ✓ Are you developing a limiting belief in sleep? 
  ✓ Are you fighting with your brain and feeling shame? 
  ✓ Are you waiting to fall asleep time every night? 
  ✓ Are you spending the entire day thinking about sleep? 
  Hey there! I am Manohar Grandhi I am a software engineer by profession and have struggled for more than a year with all the above points. 
  I have mentioned in this audiobook after struggling with insomnia and having sought intensive consultation with IITian turned Psychologist, Speaker, and Coach Karthik. 
  In this audiobook, I have shared my firsthand experiences, struggles, and wins that helped me to turn intrinsic motivation into sustained motivation for reversing insomnia. 
  The methods I suggest in this audiobook are easy yet effective. It worked for me. It is also working for tons of people, and it will work for you as well because it is backed by science. The method I suggest in the audiobook for reversing anxiety/insomnia has been in practice for around 5000 years. 
  What will you get from this audiobook? 
  1)Freedom from anxiety. 
  2)Peace of mind. 
  3)A process to get rid of anti-anxiety pills. 
  Here is my proposal–try the methods with an open mind and whole-hearted attempts, trust the process, and see the magical changes in your mind. 
  Imagine sleeping like a child without any worry, and not spending a single minute of the day being anxious about sleep. 
  My question to you is --Are you ready to transform your life? 
  If your answer is yes, then scroll up and click the Buy Now

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  Vis-Ability

  Vicki L Griggs

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  Meet Vicki. Diagnosed with a rare eye condition aged four, she embarked on a rollercoaster journey of life with a disability. Vis-Ability introduces readers to Vicki in her early years. Following her diagnosis, readers will hear of her heartbreaking decision to have a prosthetic eye fitted at the tender age of thirteen. As her story continues, Vicki faces further problems with her remaining eye, dealing with chronic pain and a rare genetic eye disease.Describing the difficulties she encountered at school and as she entered adulthood, Vis-Ability strives to raise awareness of vision impairment. The book contains advice on how to deal with a visual disability, as well as a variety of options on offer to those who are visually impaired. It is a story of positivity in the face of adversity and making the most of every opportunity.Speaking about her book , Vicki says: "I wrote the book because I feel that in general, there is a misunderstanding of the definition 'vision impairment' and it's my goal to correct this. I feel that it is my purpose in life to raise awareness of vision impairment through telling my story of living with a disability that is invisible to the public eye..Hertfordshire author Vicki L. Griggs is registered partially sighted. Having been a patient at Moorfields Eye Hospital since she was four years old, she has been working there for seven years as a play leader at The Richard Desmond Children's Eye Centre.

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