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  When the Last One Fell Silent -...

  P. Agrawal

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  This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. When the Last One Fell Silent: Stories of Extinct Creatures is a haunting yet deeply human exploration of extinction—told not as dry statistics, but as a series of vivid portraits that bring lost creatures back to life through story, imagery, and reflection. From the island forests where dodos once waddled without fear, to the endless skies once blackened by passenger pigeons, to the misty rainforests where golden toads shimmered like jewels, each chapter of this book immerses readers in the world as it once was—and as it might never be again. 
   
  Extinction is as old as life itself, but in the last few centuries its rhythm has changed. Where once climate, asteroids, and ice shaped life and loss, today extinction bears the clear mark of one species—our own. This book moves tenderly through history, telling the stories of animals we have lost: the thylacine of Tasmania, hunted more by rumor than truth; the great auk and Steller’s sea cow, slaughtered out of utility and curiosity; the Pyrenean ibex, which briefly flickered back into life through cloning before disappearing again; the mammoths, whose heavy footfalls once trembled across frozen steppes; and the baiji dolphin, the gentle goddess of the Yangtze, drowned beneath the noise of factories and boats. 
   
  Each chapter does more than recount the facts of extinction. It lingers on the silences that follow. Silence of forests once filled with birds. Silence of oceans where seals no longer bark. Silence of mountains where goats no longer leap. Readers are invited not only to see the loss but to feel it—the grief of the final call, the heaviness of absence, the weight of knowing that these lives were here, and now they are not. 
   
  At the same time, When the Last One Fell Silent is not simply an elegy. It is also a mirror and a warning. Chapters on myths and legends show how humans carry the memory of vanished animals in stories of dragons, thunder birds, and mermaids.

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  The Rise and Fall of the...

  Jill Lepore

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  “Lepore is our best scholar of the culture of governance. … Here she repudiates the prospect of AI as a replacement for democracy. This is the issue of our times … Lepore is the voice of sanity.”—Jaron Lanier, author of You Are Not a Gadget 
    
  “Much in history is headlong but few grand transformations have been more precipitate or more heedless than the rise of … the Artificial State,” writes Jill Lepore in this passionate account of how rule by machine has ravaged the world. Inspired by Hannah Arendt’s The Origins of Totalitarianism, which argued in 1951 that the machinery of modern life was reshaping the very fundamentals of human existence, Lepore, profoundly disturbed by the technology revolution and by the soulless inundation of artificial intelligence, unfurls a new history for our own twenty-first century.  
    
  Building on an essay in The New Yorker in 2024, Lepore’s clarion call traces our increasing dependence on and strangulation by data. Political campaigns, awash in an avalanche of fake bots, have been reduced to attention-mining algorithms, while multinational media corporations dictate public discourse, and the era of the liberal nation-state seems to be coming to a rapid end, replaced by billionaire technocrats reliant on autocracy and the tools of AI.  
    
  With Orwellian overtones, The Rise and Fall of the Artificial State demonstrates how technology has corroded global democracy, leading to the destruction of both human community and capacity for self-government, creating a new form of AI government, a digital citizen’s assembly, where AI will recommend the course of action to humans in place of human-run legislatures. Especially sobering with this proliferation of “dizzying, ever-changing schemes, prophesies, and predictions” is that the Artificial State has come at the expense of the natural world, leading to catastrophic loss of wildlife habitat and biodiversity.  
    
  Deliberately alarming, The Rise and Fall of the Artificial State, despite its abundance of dire facts, is not a funeral dirge; rather, it’s an inspiring wake-up call, written in Lepore’s typically elegiac prose, which demonstrates that nothing about the Artificial State was inevitable, for it is a “government without consent, even government without humans.” It can, Lepore asserts, be dismantled. Other heinous systems, like feudalism, fascism, and slavery, have also been dismantled, but disassembly requires identifying the parts, tracing the sources. It requires telling a new history. This is the purpose of The Rise and Fall of the Artificial State.

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  True to You - A Therapist's...

  Kathleen Smith

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  A Guide to the Theory and Practice of Creating Authentic RelationshipsWhen’s the last time you felt as composed as you portray to your boss, family and friends? If there’s a discord between the two, you’re not alone. Humans are master pretenders—we often seem stronger, calmer and more mature than we really are, while the truth is we’re full of doubts and self-criticism that pushes us to borrow reassurance from friends, beliefs from strangers on the internet, or attention that, in the moment, makes us feel successful, but leaves us totally hollow and burnt out. True to You is a relatable self-help guide for people who want to learn to live less focused on others’ reactions and more confidently by their own principles. Readers will learn how to: ·         Interrupt relationship patterns that keep you stuck. ·         Rely less on praise and approval from others. ·         Develop a solid sense of self in anxious times. ·         Build more authentic and rewarding relationships. Dr. Smith uses examples from the lives of her therapy clients to explain how we borrow confidence, calmness, and beliefs from our relationships and offers actionable steps and exercises for building a life with your own best-thinking. With a healthy dose of humor, she unpacks the science of our social nature, explaining why we try so hard to be what others want us to be and how we can start living from the inside out. By learning how to be more responsible for yourself, rather than over-responsible for everyone else, you can find the freedom to develop richer relationships, pursue what’s important to you, and feel steadier in this very anxious world.A Macmillan Audio production from St. Martin’s Press Essentials.

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  The history of fashion

  KidsChoice

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  KidsChoice: World knowledge for Children is an engaging audiobook series that takes young listeners on a fascinating journey to explore and understand the world around them. Aimed at curious children aged 7 to 99, this series dives into a variety of topics in science, society, and culture, making complex ideas accessible and exciting.  Each episode brings a unique theme to life—whether exploring the mysteries of space, uncovering the secrets of the human body, or discovering the diversity of cultures and traditions worldwide. With lively narration, interesting facts, and interactive elements, the series guides young listeners on an adventure full of discovery, encouraging them to ask questions and expand their understanding in a fun way.  In the scientific world of KidsChoice, children learn about the wonders of nature and the universe. Concepts like the solar system, animal behavior, the human body, and Earth's various ecosystems are explained in a way that is easy for kids to grasp and find fascinating. Exciting analogies and vivid examples help spark curiosity, turning learning into an adventure.  Societal topics also have a special place in the series. KidsChoice introduces young listeners to the basics of community, compassion, and making a positive impact. Children learn what it means to be a good citizen and how they can make small, meaningful contributions to their communities.  Additionally, KidsChoice opens a window to the vibrant world of global cultures. Through a virtual journey around the globe, children discover how people in other countries live, the customs and traditions they follow, the languages they speak, and the foods they enjoy. This fosters understanding and respect for diverse ways of life, celebrating the richness of human experience as a beautiful, valuable part of the world.  With its vivid language and captivating soundscapes, "KidsChoice: World knowledge for Children" turns learning into an exciting experience, sparking a lifelong curiosity and a deeper understanding of the world around them.

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  Demystifying the Myths of the...

  Max Editorial

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  Questioning the Concepts of the Book "The Secrets of the Millionaire's Mind"Balanced approach to wealth and financial successOur world is full of literature on enrichment, prosperity and financial success. One of the most popular books on this theme is "The Secrets of the Millionaire Mind," written by T. Harv Eker, which has won the attention of countless readers in search of a more prosperous and abundant life.While it is undeniable that Eker's book has positively impacted many people, it is important to recognize that any literary work can have its specific limitations and perspectives. In this book, we will oppose some of the ideas presented in "The Secrets of the Millionaire Mind" and propose a more balanced approach to wealth and financial success.Our goal is not to invalidate the principles and teachings of T. Harv Eker's book, but to stimulate a deeper reflection on the different views existing on wealth. We believe that it is essential to look at the subject of prosperity in a comprehensive and contextualised way, taking into account the multiple aspects that influence our relationship with money.Throughout this book, we will explore various topics, including the importance of long-term financial planning, the valorization of the diversity of successes, the deconstruction of limiting beliefs and the role of money in the search for happiness. We will also address social responsibility, the importance of work-life balance, investment in personal development, as well as other issues relevant to a more holistic understanding of enrichment and prosperity.Our intention is that each reader can find in this work a source of reflection, insights and inspiration to develop a healthy and conscious financial mentality. We invite you to embark on this journey with us in the search for a more open and inclusive view on money, wealth and the true meaning of financial success. We are sure that by questioning and exploring different perspectives, we will be better prepared to build a prosperous and meaningful financial future for ourselves and society as a whole. Let's get started!

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  Spycraft Lessons The: How to Win...

  P.J. Agness

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  This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. The Spycraft Lessons: How to Win Allies and Influence People is a one-hour crash course in real-world influence, taught through the lens of human intelligence tradecraft. Drawing on principles used inside the intelligence community, P.J. Agness, founder of Archangel Protective Intelligence and best-selling author of The Spycraft Library, shows you how trust works like a currency, why people actually say yes, and how subtle tools like reciprocity, mirroring, and social proof can quietly shift social dynamics in your favor. You’ll learn how to build genuine rapport without sucking up, how to stop trying to impress people and let them impress you, and how to spot when those same techniques are being used to manipulate you at work, in relationships, or out at the bar. This audiobook won’t turn you into a cartoon “master manipulator.” It will give you a calm, practical spy’s-eye view of influence you can use every day to create more allies, fewer pointless enemies, and a social life that runs a lot smoother.

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