Audiobooks Narrated by Kc Wayman

The Velociraptor: The History of the Popular but Misunderstood Dinosaur Genus

The massively popular 1990 novel Jurassic Park by Michael Crichton and its subsequent movie adaptations led to a huge resurgence in interest in dinosaurs and the prehistoric world. That interest continues to the present day, even though most of the dinosaurs in Jurassic Park weren’t actually from the Jurassic period. Triceratops, Velociraptor, Tyrannosaurus Rex and the huge sauropods such as Brachiosaurus that feature in the book and movies all actually belong to the Late Cretaceous period, more than 40 million years after the end of the Jurassic. Regardless, the movie made certain kinds of dinosaurs instantly recognizable, even if associated with the wrong era. Thanks to the movie, there has been some unwitting confusion over the identity of the Velociraptor, and this confusion was due in large part to the fact the name sounds far more scary than the creature to which the name originally belonged. Moreover, the creature to which the label was applied in the novel and movie was actually a distant cousin named Deinonychus, but as the story goes, the author, Michael Crichton, thought “Velociraptor” sounded “more dramatic.” The actual Velociraptor lived not in the badlands of North America, but in the badlands of central-eastern Asia, and it was not nearly as intimidating as Deinonychus. In fact, the main species of genus Velociraptor - Velociraptor mongoliensis - was no bigger than a turkey. Thus, in a very real sense, the Velociraptor has taken on a larger-than-life reputation.

Charles River Editors (Author), Kc Wayman (Narrator)

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What Does That Mean?: Better Understand Idioms, Phrases, and Sayings | And Discover the Fascinating

They say 'ignorance is bliss,' but there's no reason to 'take a rain check' on learning more about the English language.What does it mean for something to be 'a dime a dozen'? Why on earth would you tell someone to 'break a leg' when wishing them good luck? Idioms and expressions are a part of everyday English, but they aren't always the easiest to figure out. Many of these phrases have meanings that aren't immediately clear, and it can be confusing when they come up in conversations. For instance, 'a blessing in disguise' can easily become 'a blessing in the skies,' which is still less ridiculous than some of the very real idioms you'll find within these pages! Expanding your knowledge of English and the phrases used by native speakers will not only help you speak more confidently, but it will also assist in understanding complicated conversations and stories. In this guide, here is just a fraction of what you will discover: - The meanings and history behind 101 phrases and idioms for every situation - The obscure origins of many sayings and their enduring legacy throughout the years - How to properly use idioms in casual conversation to boost your speaking ability and conversational skills - Example sentences using the phrases so that you can see them in action And much more. Whether you're a native speaker looking to deepen your understanding of these common and not-so-common phrases or are learning English with the goal of speaking naturally and casually, this is the book for you! If you're ready to 'read between the lines' and master the art of the idiom, then scroll up and click the “Add to Cart” button right now.

Cooper The Pooper (Author), Kc Wayman (Narrator)

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The Permian Period: The History and Legacy of the Era with the Largest Mass Extinction Event

Among the most interesting of the prehistoric eras is the Permian age, the most extreme period in the planet’s history. It spanned 47 million years, beginning with an ice age, warming, and ending with the most cataclysmic volcanic episode in the planet’s history. The great bulk of all life on the Earth was almost immediately snuffed out, barely crawling back over the following 10 to 30 million years, and it set the stage for the “Age of Dinosaurs.” What is termed by some as the “Pennsylvanian” or “Carboniferous” period prepared the emergence of the Permian age. Named for the abundance of rocks from the period found in the state of Pennsylvania, many prefer the term “Silesian” or “Carboniferous” era. In the preceding “Mississippian era,” warm, shallow seas disappeared causing serious upheaval to marine life in a tendency toward glaciation. “Significant glaciation” marks the beginning of the Carboniferous immediately preceding the Permian. Carboniferous glaciation began in the late Ordovician Period long before. The eventual Andean-Saharan glaciation, a minor ice age, occurred later in the Silurian Age. These were all remnants of the “Snowball Earth” period of the Cryogenian. The resultant sea level drop as the Carboniferous ice age set in produced conditions much like that of today, with ice on both poles, wet tropics near the equator and temperate regions in between. Despite similar conditions, the Carboniferous lacked the output of greenhouse gases produced by humans. Fragments of plates collided as continents were still fusing into the supercontinent Pangea. During glaciation, “latitudinal climactic belts were widespread.” Permian rocks have been found on all the continents and some have been displaced “considerable distances from their original latitudes” in the Mesozoic and Cenozoic eras that followed the Permian.

Charles River Editors (Author), Kc Wayman (Narrator)

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LEAN philosophy: Profitable Methods = Winning Business. LEAN | KAIZEN | KANBAN | SCRUM | AGILE. Six

Create your ultimate business with the help of the proven Lean system.Are you looking for a ground-breaking guide for business success?  Do you want to revolutionize your project management, streamline your business operations, and drastically improve your company?  Then this audiobook is for you. Whether you’re an aspiring entrepreneur, the CEO of a small to medium enterprise, or a team leader looking to overhaul your skillsets, the secret to running a successful business lies in the Lean system.  This complete guide unveils the foundations of essential project and business management systems, drawing on tried-and-tested advice to bring you a comprehensive plan for success. Covering Lean Six Sigma, Kaizen, Kanban, Scrum and Agile Project Management, this book is your ticket to an all-new business management system. - In part one, you’ll explore how Lean Six Sigma will help you analyze your business, improve what isn’t working, and streamline your process of operations. - In part two, you’ll discover how Kaizen and Kanban can revolutionize your business philosophy and improve your workflow fast. - In part three, you’ll uncover a step-by-step formula for implementing Scrum into your business and running a Scrum project. - In part four, you’ll learn how Agile Project Management can help you become a better project manager and supercharge your business productivity. Even if you’re new to these methodologies, inside you’ll find everything you need to know for a successful implementation. Whether you want to make more profits, secure more clients, or create faster, more streamlined projects, the Lean system is a vital tool for long-term business success. Buy now to uncover the benefits of the Lean system.

Eric Liker (Author), Kc Wayman, Perdens Studio, Ross Pipkin (Narrator)

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