Audiobooks Narrated by Jim D. Johnston

The Archaeopteryx: The History and Mystery Surrounding the Flying 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, certain kinds of dinosaurs remain instantly recognizable. The movie also popularized pterodactyls, and the concept of flying dinosaurs fascinates people. There is no doubt that Archaeopteryx, which lived over 150 million years ago, was one of the earliest birds or avialans (bird-like creatures), and when the first fossil of it was discovered, it was hailed as a potential missing link between dinosaurs and birds. The name Archaeopteryx comes from Greek, the word for “ancient” and the term for “wing” or “feather.” The creature is occasionally referenced by the German, “Urvogel,” which literally means “primeval bird.” From the known species of Archaeopteryx, the creature grew no longer than half a meter (20 inches), including its long, bony tail. Despite its bird-like appearance, scientists point out that the genus has far more in common with the dinosaurs of its day than with the thousands of bird species of our modern age. Over time, however, others would argue it was actually the missing link between birds and other reptiles. Meanwhile, the debate over whether it was the first avialan came and went, as it was discovered to not be the first."

Charles River Editors (Author), Jim D. Johnston (Narrator)

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Medieval Exorcisms: The History and Legacy of the Beliefs in Demonic Possession during the Middle Ag

"In the 21st century, most people associate the idea of the possession of a person or place by a malevolent supernatural entity with the medieval world and particularly with the Catholic Church, but the truth is considerably stranger. Virtually every human culture that has ever existed has talked about both possession and exorcism, a rite or ritual used to free a person or place from possession. The terms used to describe the process of possession and entities thought to be responsible have changed throughout history, but the central theory does not. In certain circumstances, it is said that a person, place, or object may become inhabited by an entity that comes from somewhere else. The outcome is generally negative and sometimes even fatal. The only effective remedy is exorcism, the banishment of the entity involved to the place from which it came. Some branches of modern psychology suggests that possession is simply a form of mental illness and that all these cases can be explained in psychological terms. But, as you will see, there appears to be a remarkable consistency in reports of possessions and even witness reports of possessed people demonstrating remarkable powers and abilities. It is difficult to explain those things purely in terms of psychology."

Charles River Editors (Author), Jim D. Johnston (Narrator)

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Modern Exorcisms: The History of Recently Reported Cases of People Being Possessed by the Devil

"While people might associate possession and exorcism with the past, particularly the medieval world, claims have increased dramatically in the past 50 years. The situation became so serious that in 1990, a group of Roman Catholic priests formed the International Association of Exorcists (IAE). This group lobbied the Vatican to recognize the growth of instances in demonic possession, and in 2004, the Vatican’s Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith asked every Catholic diocese to appoint a trained exorcist. Precise figures are very difficult to obtain (the Catholic Church, for example, does not publish official statistics for the number of exorcisms performed by its priests). What is known is that most large Catholic dioceses in North America have access to official exorcists, and these priests receive specialist training to undertake exorcism ministries. No official numbers are available (the Catholic Church does not identify priests who act as exorcists), but it is believed that in 2011, the Catholic Church had around 15 trained exorcists in North America. Today, that number is believed to be well over 100. This increasing belief in demonic possession has also led to an increase in the numbers of exorcisms that priests and others are called to perform. Again, precise figures are not available, but one high-profile exorcist in America, Father Vincent Lampert, the exorcist for the Archdiocese of Indianapolis, told a reporter in October 2018 that he had received over 1,700 requests for exorcisms so far that year, the highest number he had ever experienced. Other Catholic priests trained in exorcism rites in North America had said that this aspect of their ministry has become so overwhelming that they can barely cope with requests for exorcisms. The concepts of demonic possession and exorcism are not merely topics of interest to historians, but things that are affecting growing numbers of ordinary people around the world right now. "

Charles River Editors (Author), Jim D. Johnston (Narrator)

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Albert Einstein: The Biography of a Genius Who Changed Science and World History

"While his early childhood was unimpressive, Einstein later earned the respect of the entire world and won the coveted Nobel Prize. His name is the most revered in physics. Even though he was a well-respected genius, Einstein mingled freely among ordinary folk, just as easily as he did scholars and politicians. And while Einstein had a great sense of humor, he was also a bit reckless in the way he led his personal life.To truly appreciate this brilliant scientist, who, at the age of 26, wrote the scholarly articles that fundamentally altered the foundation of physics, it is first important to look at his background and the environment in which he grew up in. Interestingly, while Einstein’s performance in math and physics was outstanding, he was not the only one in his family with a brilliant mind. His father also had an inclination towards mathematics, and his sister earned a doctorate in literature."

Adam Brown (Author), Jim D. Johnston (Narrator)

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Mastering Psychology: Discover the Science behind Motivation, Productivity and Success (Overcome Pr

"Everyone in the world is motivated by something. Some people are motivated by a need to engage in certain actions. Others might feel a desire to earn a particular reward. There are also times when people are motivated to act by simply avoiding very specific problems or issues that might happen in their lives. It is vital for people in supervisory positions to understand whatever it is that influences and motivates someone to action. The purpose of this book is to help understand what motivation is and the many theories that make up the science of psychology. Contents: Understanding Motivation and Productivity - Why Is Motivation so Important? - A Basic Cycle - The Three Key Parts of Motivation - Managing Both Desires - Maslow's Theory of Needs and Wants - The Jonah Complex (A Fear of Success) - The ERG Theory - Theories X and Y - The Two-Factor Theory - The 16 Basic Desires - Resistance - Understanding Willpower and the Link to Motivation - Cognitive Motivation - Intrinsic Motivation - Extrinsic Motivation - Arousal Theory - The Incentive Theory - Expectancy Theory - Equity Theory - Goal-Setting Theory - Developmental Perspectives on Motivation - Piaget's Values for Cognitive Development - Self-Determination Theory - The Concept of Positive Psychology on Motivation - The Principle of Utility - The Instinct Theory - Drive-Reduction Theory - How Managers Become Leaders When Motivating People - What Causes People to Impair Motivation? - Positives to Find In Any Motivational Plan - A Few Final Points If you are sincere in changing your life for the better, this book will definitely guide you in the right direction."

Michael Garron (Author), Jim D. Johnston (Narrator)

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Scary Stories Collection for Children: Chilling Ghost Stories, Spooky Tales and Horror Story Book fo

"Scary Stories Collection for Children audiobook contains six spooky stories. The list of stories include: - The Mysterious Pink Dress - The Mirror Cobalus - The Skinny Whistler - The Easter Nightmare - The Horrid House - The Science Freakshow Please listen to this brief sample of one of the stories to help you decide whether the audiobook is for you. All of our titles are available in major online book stores and libraries. Don’t wait any longer. Get the full audiobook now!"

Innofinitimo Media (Author), Aida-Maria Boiesan, Jim D. Johnston, Katie Otten (Narrator)

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