Harry Bosch series (#15.5, 21) by Michael Connelly
Requirements: .ePUB reader, 1 mb
Overview: Michael Connelly is the author of twenty-eight previous novels, including the #1 New York Times bestsellers The Crossing and The Burning Room. His books, which include the bestselling Harry Bosch series and Lincoln Lawyer series, have sold more than sixty million copies worldwide. Connelly is a former newspaper reporter who has won numerous awards for his journalism and his novels and is the executive producer of Bosch, starring Titus Welliver. He spends his time in California and Florida.
Genre: Fiction > Mystery/Thriller


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British Intelligence in the World Wars: The History and Legacy of Britain’s Covert Activities during Both Conflicts by Charles River Editors
Requirements: .M4A/.M4B reader, 262 MB
Overview: Many members of British society viewed war as a sport, a lethal one admittedly, but one played by gentlemen in the spirit of amateurism and fair play as it had been throughout the British Empire in the preceding decades. The bloody stalemate on the Western Front caught them unprepared for the dark arts of covert warfare which would be needed to avert defeat, gain the initiative, win the war and, ultimately, shape the peace. Those operations would witness the evolution of an ad hoc coalition of stakeholders from the military, the political elite, academics, technical experts, various kinds of industry, the media, and even the artistic community, all of which came together to wage a variety of forms of covert warfare. Many of the programs were technically successful, and in some cases, they undoubtedly saved lives and shortened the war. Given the nature of war, many operations and many technologies have to be covert in order to be successful, and that imposes limits on democratic oversight, but in the case of the First World War, the boundaries of what was acceptable under the bounds of morality and the laws of war were repeatedly challenged. World War II was also a conflict in which modern covert operations first hit their stride. From the jungles of Burma to the streets of Paris, spies, saboteurs, and commandos carried out missions built on secrecy and cunning. Precise, self-contained operations could be as important to the outcome of the war as acts of massive destruction, whether it involved targeted assassinations, sabotaging key logistics, or counterintelligence to break up the enemy’s own rings. At the time, most of these operations were hidden from the public since that was the only way they could be successfully carried out, but in the years since, stories about various missions have emerged. They paint a picture of incredible courage and ingenuity, whether in war zones, enemy territory, or far from the front lines.
Genre: Audiobooks > Non-Fiction


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Be The Best Part of Their Day: Supercharging Communication with Values-Driven Leadership by David L. Schreiner / Narrated by John Malone
Requirements: .M4B player, 118 mb
Overview: What’s the “secret sauce” to Supercharged Communications? Can it be quantified? Can it be taught? More than that, as a leader, who are you? What are the values you project—not just in the workplace but 24/7?

David Schreiner, Ph.D., spent years researching and speaking to executives and people in large organizations across the country to try to discover just that. The good news is he uncovered three essential elements to communication

Engage and connect at a personal level.
Engage with intent through various mediums.
Be mission-focused through united leadership.

He also pinpointed fifteen effective strategies—principles and concepts you could begin to apply to your organization today. He created a platform of Supercharged Communications he could use as a CEO in the healthcare industry—but that could be applied no matter the sector, no matter the circumstances.

Utilizing the technique of Appreciative Inquiry—and a real and personal desire to connect with others, David Schreiner has embraced authentic leadership and distilled its best practices. Research-based and actionable, Schreiner invites the reader on a personal journey to get at the very heart of their organization—and the communications principles that can ensure readers are the best part of the day for the people they encounter.
Genre: Audiobooks > Non-Fiction


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When Not If: A CEO’s Guide to Overcoming Adversity by Jeff Martinovich, John Kador / Narrated by Sky Soleil
Requirements: .MP3 player, 152 mb
Overview: Jeff Martinovich founded MICG Investment Management, a billion-dollar firm. Twenty years later, adversity came when he faced federal indictment. Rejecting three plea deals, believing in his innocence, he went to trial. He was convicted and sentenced to 14 years in prison, losing his career, reputation, family, homes, assets, and freedom. While serving 7 years, Jeff studied federal law and twice reversed the trial court's decisions. Two U.S. District Court Judges were removed from his case, and in May 2020 he was released. When Not If distills leadership built upon Jeff's 30 years of athletic, military, and entrepreneurial experience, and wisdom grown from his struggles. Leaders face varying circumstances, but Jeff's toolkit of proven practices, behaviors and takeaways prepares anyone to survive and thrive through crisis. With disciplined storytelling, he shows that adversity doesn't have to spell the end, but a bold new beginning. This gripping, inspiring story of resilience interweaves actionable lessons. The book's value proposition: adversity is inevitable, it's not if but when. How a leader responds impacts their job, reputation, finances and liberty. When Not If readies leaders for challenges to their leadership, no matter the form adversity takes.
Genre: Audiobooks > Non-Fiction


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