Book description
Harvard's acclaimed geologist "charts Earth's history in accessible style" (AP)"A sublime chronicle of our planet." -Booklist, STARRED reviewHow well do you know the ground beneath your feet? Odds are, where you're standing was once cooking under a roiling sea of lava, crushed by a towering sheet of ice, rocked by a nearby meteor strike, or perhaps choked by poison gases, drowned beneath ocean, perched atop a mountain range, or roamed by fearsome monsters. Probably most or even all of the above. The story of our home planet and the organisms spread across its surface is far more spectacular than any Hollywood blockbuster, filled with enough plot twists to rival a bestselling thriller. But only recently have we begun to piece together the whole mystery into a coherent narrative. Drawing on his decades of field research and up-to-the-minute understanding of the latest science, renowned geologist Andrew H. Knoll delivers a rigorous yet accessible biography of Earth, charting our home planet's epic 4.6 billion-year story. Placing twenty first-century climate change in deep context, A Brief History of Earth is an indispensable look at where we've been and where we're going.Features original illustrations depicting Earth history and nearly 50 figures (maps, tables, photographs, graphs).
Tart Voodoo
The compatibility with CarPlay and Apple Watch sets ListenBook apart from the rest. ListenBook's library organization and book groups make managing my collection effortless.
Find It Girl
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Mrs. Voltage
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Pink C
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Cardinal Rebel
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Voluntary
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Scratch Man
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Roadspike
ListenBook's library organization and book groups make managing my collection effortless. ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature is a revelation. It elevates the audio quality, providing a clear and immersive listening experience that enhances my enjoyment.
Cosmo
Audiobooks have transformed my daily walks into a time of inspiration and learning. This app has made me realize that I don't need a lot of time to read. This app has turned my screen time into valuable learning opportunities.
Skull Crusher
Book groups are a thoughtful addition. It's like having virtual bookshelves! Listening to audiobooks has never been this enjoyable. Thank you, ListenBook! The app is so well-designed. Itβs clear the developers put a lot of thought into it.
Granola Dove
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Atomic Blastoid
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Freeze Queen
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Twister Hero
With ListenBook, I've found a convenient and enjoyable way to engage with audiobooks and educational content. ListenBookβs support for CarPlay and Apple Watch is fantastic. I can listen anywhere.
Blade
The range of self-help and personal development audiobooks is truly enriching. Looping playback helps me retain knowledge from audiobooks effectively. It's an invaluable tool. Sharing audiobooks via AirDrop is incredibly convenient. Great feature!
Blizzard Vixen
The drag-and-drop download feature on ListenBook is incredibly convenient β no more complicated processes. This app is a blessing for those with busy schedules β it's like time travel through stories. Navigating chapters is a breeze with ListenBook. It's a user-friendly and seamless experience. Binaural audio processing really works. Less fatigue during long listening sessions.
Trigger Warming
The app's interface is sleek and modern, making it a joy to use. πΌ Enhancing work-from-home productivity β audiobooks make even the most routine tasks a delight. π»π Adjusting the tone of the voice is a unique and fun feature. I can customize the narration to my liking.
Petite Flurry
Navigating audiobooks with ease β this app's design is user-centric. Book groups keep my related titles together for a cohesive listening experience. A thoughtful feature! The customizable controls and playback options cater perfectly to different audiobook preferences.
Hobo Samurai
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Moon Laser
It's impressive how the app caters to both seasoned readers and newcomers. I'm amazed at this app's ability to transport me to different worlds through stories. ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature enhances my immersion in every audiobook, regardless of surroundings. Library organization is simplified with ListenBook. It's easy to keep my audiobooks neat and tidy.
Playing a wide variety of audio formats
Works on all devices with iOS 13 and newer
Huge amount of features for a small price
Frequent updates to add new features and improve existing ones
Advanced playback controls
Live sound processing
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice and noise reduction
Translated into more than 20 languages
If you love listening to fiction audiobooks, ListenBook has features to make the process easier.
Edit book data: title, author, cover
Use equalizer to make the sound comfortable for you
Adjust the playback speed
Enjoy dark and light app themes
Supported formats: MP3, M4B, AWB, FLAC, OGG audio files and many more (must be DRM free)
Auto-Bookmarks make it easy to find your place
AirPlay support allows redirection of audio output.
VoiceOver support
Dark mode for night owls
Convenient bookmarking system helps you mark the most important places.
Unlimited bookmarks for each audiobook
Put your own cover on the wager
Share your audiobook with friends
Lock-screen control
Customise app with extensive options
Sleep timer with shake to reset, set custom notification sounds, and a few unique options
Auto rewind depending on paused time, customize rewind times to your liking
Removing background noise from recordings made in classrooms and meetings
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice for a better listening experience