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Below are audiobooks on a wide variety of topics. These audiobooks were originally produced by Drive2Learn in 2002, and Intelligent Communities acquired the rights to the audio in 2006. Though authored several years ago, the information is still current. In the interest of public service, we're now making these audio files available as a free download for listening to on a computer, iPod, or other MP3 player. For each audiobook, click on the top link to get all the audio files in .zip format, click on the bottom link to hear a sample.

Education

So You Think You Want To Homeschool?

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This audiobook is a fast (one hour long), big picture overview of the homeschooling world for the person who believes that they might be interested in homeschooling.

How To Write A Research Paper

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Writing a research paper isn't hard when you break it down into simple steps.

Being An Effective Teacher

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Discover strategies for successfully relating to students and creating a positive learning environment.

Children Who Choose To Be Good

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Pretty much every parent yells at their children at one time or another, and/or spanks them. But is there another way? Do you wish you could raise well-behaved kids without spanking or yelling? This audiobook will point you in that direction!

Ready, Set, Learn!

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Learn about how to learn using a wide variety of learning styles . . .

Enjoying And Understanding Great Literature: Shakespeare's Romeo And Juliet

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An interesting and easy-to-understand guide to the excitement and magnificence of William Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet."

Religion

Apostle Of Freedom: The Life Of Saint Paul

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Discover the fascinating figure of Saint Paul, whose life and writings changed the history of faith and thought.

Birth And Early Growth Of The Christian Church

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Nearly one-third of the world's population identify themselves as Christians. But how did this religion get its start? Written by Jack Burton, who served as Christian Education Director at a church in Central Pennsylvania. With extensive experience in Biblical research, Christian ministry, and Christian education, Mr. Burton at the time of authorship was working towards a Doctorate in Religious Philosophy, specializing in Christian Theology and Bible Doctrines.

Current Events

Oil: The Story Of The Most Important Commodity

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The formation, production, and distribution of oil - and its role in shaping the geopolitical landscape - are the topic of this audiobook. Listeners will learn the basic science behind the world of oil and how its distribution in nature profoundly affects the world's politics.

What The Heck Is Going On In The Middle East: The Israeli Side

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Confused about the Arab-Israeli conflict? Looking to get to the bottom of conflicting Israeli and Palestinian claims? Trying to figure out why Israelis and Palestinians have been unable to reach peace? This audiobook goes back to the basics and gives you the ABCs of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict from the Israeli point of view.

What The Heck Is Going On In The Middle East: The Palestinian Side

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People putting bombs on their own bodies, tanks shooting at children: too hard to understand? Not at all. You may be very surprised indeed when you hear the Palestinian side of the Middle East conflict.

Self-Help

Insomnia: Get To Sleep Before It Gets To You!

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You possess the power to change your sleeping habits! Understand what happens when we close our eyes each night and learn simple ways to improve the quality and quantity of your sleep.

Public Speaking

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If the idea of standing up and speaking in public frightens you more than just about anything else, this program tells you how to overcome that fear, and gives you step-by-step instructions to make the speech you give the one your audience will remember – for all the right reasons.

Planning A Home-Based Business On A Budget

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Want to open a home-based business? This audiobook will help you get started, the right way.