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In this audio program you will learn about the various interrogation methods, techniques and questioning used by police and military, including the Reid Technique, PEACE Technique, and Kinesic Interviews.

This audio offers a basic outline for the order of Mass in the Catholic Church, including Introductory Rites, Liturgy of the Word, Liturgy of the Eucharist, and Concluding Rites. It also gives a summary of do's and don'ts for Mass etiquette.

The following audio program will define video game addiction, list various signs to recognize and the problems associated with the disorder, while offering solutions for overcoming the ill effects. Rick Sheridan, a professor of Mass Media Communications at Wilberforce University in Ohio. Dr. Sheridan has also taught at California State University-Sacramento and Butte College. He has a master's degree in Media Arts, and has received awards for both his teaching and his Web design.

"A Day at the Beach" is a story written by novelist Alfred C. Martino about a man overwhelmed by the stress of his job who reluctantly takes a day off to sit at the beach. There he meets a little boy who changes the man's perspective about enjoying the simpler moments of life.

In this audio program, you will learn the strategies for getting past the gatekeeper - typically a secretary, receptionist, or assistant - and speak with the decision maker.

Studies have found that men with deeper voices are more confident and authoritative, and what they say is more easily remembered. But a deeper voice can also be beneficial for women, particularly in business and politics - as people prefer voting for politicians of both genders with deep voices. This audio program will offer 12 tips for developing a voice filled with warmth and expression, that has an even resonance and is easy on the ears, one that carries well so that people can understand and remember exactly what you're saying.

This program, Audio Nuggets: Criminology 101, offers basic information on the classifications of crimes, definitions of various types of crimes, the categories of evidence collected and used, and the key professionals in a criminal investigation.

In this audio program, you will learn the the basics about what corporate espionage is and the best practices for the reducing the possibility for your company's proprietary information of products, services, employees, contracts, algorithms, etc., being stolen by rival companies, rogue ex-employees or hostile foreign entities.

In this audio program, you will learn about a career as a Bail Enforcement Agent, or "Bounty Hunter", including its place in the criminal justice system, the necessary requisites for licensure, potential income, required skills, and how and where to get further information about the profession.

"Mother, Interrupter" is a humorous short story about a mother who interrupts her son as he is in the most delicate and intimate of situations.

Dental anxiety is one of the most common fears for Americans. This audio program explains the importance of proper dental care, the fear of dental procedures, the various basic and more advanced methods for overcoming this fear - including hypnosis, desensitization, biofeedback, acupuncture, and modeling of a stress-less patient - and how best to approach your next visit to the dentist.

Two Tales from Alfred C. Martino includes two short stories from opposite ends of the emotional spectrum. The first, "Requiem for an Athlete", is a somber look at the unfulfilled expectations of a once-great athlete. "Grad School Daydreams", on the other hand, is a whimsical tale, set at a Southern California university, of a grad school student who daydreams and pines for a beautifully exotic woman sitting next to him in class.

I have never murdered, and I have never been murdered, but I have dreamed of both. Alfred C. Martino is the author of three highly acclaimed novels, Perfected By Girls, Over the End Line, and Pinned. Mr. Martino was born and raised in Short Hills, New Jersey, and graduated from Millburn High School. He is a graduate of Duke University and The Marshall Graduate School of Business at the University of Southern California. He currently lives in Jersey City.

Set in the mythical Wild West, an aging cowboy deals with the passage of time while recalling a life-defining moment with a woman of his youth. Alfred C. Martino is the author of the novels Perfected by Girls, Pinned, and Over The End Line as well as,the short stories "Quiet Desperation" and "Grad School Daydreams." A resident of Jersey City, New Jersey, he is a graduate of Duke University and the Marshall Graduate School of Business at the University of Southern California.

Is your child a gifted student? Most experts in the field of gifted research believe that approximately 3,000,000 children in the US qualify as “gifted,” a number that represents roughly 6% of the school-aged population. This audio program will help you identify the characteristics and recognize the common needs of a gifted child. You will learn how to advocate appropriately for your child and help them develop a passion for life and learning.

You may have been the toughest kid on your block growing up, but working in some of the following occupations will take your status to the next level. This audio program highlights some of the most physically and mentally challenging, as well as dangerous jobs in the US: bounty hunter, communication tower maintenance worker, gang enforcement office, hazmat worker, landmine remover, mercenary, mine rescue worker, oil rig worker, and stuntman. Although the risks are high, the rewards can be substantial too—including significant salaries, along with a sense of pride and exhilaration.

You may not be interested in office politics, but office politics is interested in you. This audio program will help you to navigate office politics - one of the most intimidating, yet important parts of any successful career - by understanding how to deal with bosses and coworkers, how to improve your office reputation, as well as using a few hardball tactics in case your work is not getting the recognition it deserves.

Millions of Americans consult with astrologers, psychics, mediums, and fortune-tellers on a regular basis. Some partake in these services as entertainment, either for the curiosity of what the given advice may indicate or as a conversation starter with friends, while others enjoy the attention given to them by the advisor. And, of course, many feel fortune-tellers genuinely possess unique abilities that can provide simple and practical career and personal advice.

As effects of the COVID virus dissipate and workers return to their offices, one of the more important developments in the business and labor market is how employees might negotiate with their supervisors to continue working remotely. This audio program will list ideas to help you convince your supervisor that working remotely remains in the best interests of all parties involved, and it includes discussions on how to put together a career portfolio, how to address the topic with your supervisor, and, if denied, where to research and look for work-at-home jobs.

Are you interested in a career in law enforcement? This audio will give you basic information on a number of law enforcement careers, including: border patrol agent, bounty hunter, corrections officer, court officer, crime scene investigator, criminal profiler, customs agent, game warden, police officer, military officer, parole officer, detective, sketch artist, private investigator, security guard, and substance abuse counsellor.