GLOBAL TILT -- Leading Your Business Through the Great Economic Power Shift
Ram Charan, Read by Arthur Morey
"A leading business writer says that economic power is shifting away from traditional economic centers to fast-developing countries south of the 31st parallel--such as India, Brazil, and others that have energetic work forces and nimble corporate and public institutions. This creates mega-opportunities for leaders who can anticipate these changes and seize opportunities. Charan says that capitalizing on this tilt requires not just imagination but also a lot of courage--to decentralize decision making, respect unfamiliar cultures, and make painful human resource decisions. The "great thinker" tone in Arthur Morey's flawless performance is perfect for this visionary book. He sounds urbane, pedagogical, and thoughtful. It's clear he understands every concept and nuance in the text. Yet he holds his listeners securely and comfortably, without ever sounding pedantic."
Earphones Award for:
Vampires in the Lemon Grove
Karen Russell,
Read by Arthur Morey, Joy Osmanski, Kaleo Griffith, Mark Bramhall, Michael Bybee, Romy Rosemont, Robbie Daymond • Unabridged • FEBRUARY 2013
Random House Audio • Trade Ed.
Books on Tape • Library Ed.
"Eerie, arresting, chilling, inventive . . . all are apt descriptions of Karen Russell's collection of engaging short stories. Each of the eight macabre tales transports the listener into a realm of fantasy horror, communicated so subtly and with such prosaic pacing that when the shocking truths become apparent, the listener is already lulled into acceptance. Each performer conveys a warm precision and firm grasp of the author's dark vision. Russell's bold, imaginative creations include captive Japanese girls who transmute into human silkworms, aging vampires who revel in the delectable Italian lemons that slake their thirst for blood, and 11 horses who wake up to find they're reincarnated as past U.S. presidents. The adept full cast eases the listener into the magic of each starkly divergent landscape."
--A.W. Winner of AudioFileEarphones Award © AudioFile 2013, Portland, Maine
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