Book description
Baseball's most outspoken fireballer brings the high heat--calling out the hacks, cheats, and ridiculous rules that have tarnished the game--and pitches a-plus stuff on how to make baseball pure, fun, and damn near perfect.Baseball has an image problem. The chorus of nonbelievers gets louder every year, and the Major Leagues have made an art of tuning them out. Enter Joe Kelly: a walking, talking, fast-ball-throwing embodiment of why baseball matters. He and his All-Star team of athletes and celebrities have some things to say about what's gone wrong with our once great game and how to fix it.A Damn Near Perfect Game is the loudest insider's exposé of the laws and culture of Major League Baseball since Jim Bouton's classic Ball Four. From Kelly's perspective as a two-time World Series champion and baseball's most memeable player according to ESPN, he takes readers on a house-cleaning tour of the clubhouse, the field of play, the bullpen, the front office, the commissioner's office, and a ballplayer's restricted life off the field. Kelly has something to say about baseball's rule changes (pitch clocks, limiting defensive shifts, the designated hitter); hacks (overused analytics, sign-stealing); stale promotion to new fans; and encouraging players' emotions (let them fight, bat-flip, and talk sh*t!). Plus, he details how he aired his complaints in an illuminating meeting with commissioner Rob Manfred.And to show what happens when baseball has some piss and vinegar, Kelly gives the inside scoop on his legendary exploits--starting a bench-clearing brawl with the Yankees' Tyler Austin, his famous "pouty face" scene when calling out the notorious sign-stealing Houston Astros, and wearing a mariachi jacket to visit the White House with his World Series champion LA Dodgers.
Bad Bunny
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Cowboy Booter
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Infinite Hole
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Microwave Chardonnay
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Pinup Diva
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Gbbledgoodk
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Moon Radar
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Pocket Muzzie
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Dr. WMD
The app's stability is impressive – it runs smoothly without any glitches. With this app, audiobook listening has become a convenient and enjoyable part of my everyday life. ListenBook has streamlined my audiobook experience. It's a must-have app for enthusiasts. ListenBook is the best audiobook player I’ve ever used. The app is reliable, fast, and packed with features like customizable themes and playback speed. The sleep timer is a lifesaver for bedtime listening. Great job, developers!
Clover Dragon
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Berlin Kamikaze
I'm in awe of this app's ability to make reading so accessible and convenient. Effortlessly switching between stories – this app's ease of use is impressive. Easy access to chapters and silky-smooth playback. Love it! The app is perfect for people who love to listen to books at night.
Find It Girl
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Rink Ruler
ListenBook has reignited my love for storytelling and learning, one audio file at a time. Effortlessly switching between stories – this app's ease of use is impressive. ListenBook Pro is worth every penny. The unlimited audiobook length is a dream come true. Sharing audiobooks through AirDrop is a wonderful way to spread the joy of storytelling.
ReiGnZ
Who needs traditional books when you have this app? It's a game-changer. Adjusting playback speed has transformed the way I consume audiobooks. I can tailor the pacing to match my learning style and preferences.
General Finish
With ListenBook, I've found a convenient and enjoyable way to engage with audiobooks and educational content. 🎙️ The app's functionality is a true work of art – it enhances the audiobook experience and brings stories to life. 📚🎨 Seamless audiobook integration – this app's functionality is a technological marvel. The attention to detail is commendable. Artwork and metadata are sorted automatically. The app's integration with Apple Watch makes it an indispensable tool for my active lifestyle.
Avenge Paws
I'd love to see more classic titles, but the current selection is already fantastic. ListenBook's compatibility with CarPlay and Apple Watch integration ensures that I can enjoy my content wherever I go. This app's seamless integration with my devices has made audiobook listening a hassle-free experience. 📱 Carrying my library in my pocket – this app makes every moment a reading opportunity! 📚👜 The ability to play various audio formats without conversion is very convenient. ListenBook is a great app.
Tall Honey
I'm amazed at how immersive the experience is – it's like being inside the story. The app is perfect for road trips. It keeps me entertained for hours. It was fine. The narrator did an adequate job but nothing about the performance particularly stood out to me. Got me through my commute though. An acceptable audiobook that met basic expectations. No complaints about quality but nothing remarkable either. Would listen to this narrator again but wouldn't seek them out.
Bae
With this app, I've found a way to make long flights and road trips more enjoyable and enlightening. CUE playlist support helps me organize my audiobooks efficiently. It's a great organizational tool. A decent listen overall. The narration was clear, though some character voices sounded similar. The story was interesting but had moments where it dragged slightly. Still, it was a good way to pass the time. This was my first audiobook in this genre and I'm hooked! The performance brought the story to life in a way reading never could. Already downloaded another by the same narrator.
SneakerKid
Finally, a way to enjoy literature on the go without straining my eyes. ListenBook Pro has taken my audiobook experience to the next level. No regrets!
Daffy Girl
ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature is like a magic wand, transforming noisy environments into serene listening spaces. Listening statistics motivate me to read more. Excellent feature!
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