Book description
You can use this book to design a house for yourself with your family; you can use it to work with your neighbors to improve your town and neighborhood; you can use it to design an office, or a workshop, or a public building. And you can use it to guide you in the actual process of construction. After a ten-year silence, Christopher Alexander and his colleagues at the Center for Environmental Structure are now publishing a major statement in the form of three books which will, in their words, "lay the basis for an entirely new approach to architecture, building and planning, which will we hope replace existing ideas and practices entirely." The three books are The Timeless Way of Building, The Oregon Experiment, and this book, A Pattern Language. At the core of these books is the idea that people should design for themselves their own houses, streets, and communities. This idea may be radical (it implies a radical transformation of the architectural profession) but it comes simply from the observation that most of the wonderful places of the world were not made by architects but by the people. At the core of the books, too, is the point that in designing their environments people always rely on certain "languages," which, like the languages we speak, allow them to articulate and communicate an infinite variety of designs within a forma system which gives them coherence. This book provides a language of this kind. It will enable a person to make a design for almost any kind of building, or any part of the built environment. "Patterns," the units of this language, are answers to design problems (How high should a window sill be? How many stories should a building have? How much space in a neighborhood should be devoted to grass and trees?). More than 250 of the patterns in this pattern language are given: each consists of a problem statement, a discussion of the problem with an illustration, and a solution. As the authors say in their introduction, many of the patterns are archetypal, so deeply rooted in the nature of things that it seemly likely that they will be a part of human nature, and human action, as much in five hundred years as they are today.
Alberta
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Pitfall Whiskers
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Nacho
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Automatic Slicer
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Whip 2T
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Bombay Shivers
The narrators on this app are truly talented โ they bring characters to life. I can't imagine my daily rituals without this app โ it's a constant source of joy. ListenBook's compatibility with various formats has made it my go-to app for all audio content. Streamlined audiobook integration โ this app's usability is truly impressive. ListenBook has become my go-to app for all audiobooks. Full of useful features.
Sleek Assassin
This app's compatibility with different devices ensures that I can enjoy my audiobooks anywhere, anytime. Adjusting playback speed has transformed the way I consume audiobooks. I can tailor the pacing to match my learning style and preferences. The app is perfect for people who love to multitask. I can listen while cooking.
Saturn Extreme
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Mosquit-No
Audiobook immersion without fuss โ this app's ease of use is commendable. The automatic extraction of artwork and metadata adds a professional touch to my audiobook library.
DreamWeaver
ListenBook has enriched my life with a diverse range of content, all at my fingertips. I'm hooked on this app's ability to turn even the most mundane tasks into exciting opportunities for learning. A perfectly acceptable audiobook that fulfilled its purpose. The narration was competent if not particularly memorable, and the production quality was standard for the genre. It served as decent background entertainment during mundane tasks.
EchoExplorer
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LoreLoomer
โญ๏ธ Loving the fact that I can learn and listen at the same time โ multitasking made easy! ๐ง ๐ง Bookmarks are a fantastic organizational tool. They help me keep track of important moments in my audiobooks. The app's seamless integration with Apple Watch makes it my perfect workout companion. Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop is a fun way to inspire others to read.
RiddleRanger
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Manly
This app's ease of use has made reading more accessible and enjoyable than ever before. ListenBook's compatibility with a wide range of audio formats ensures that no audiobook is off-limits. The app is lightweight and doesnโt drain my battery. The app is so intuitive. I didnโt even need to read the instructions.
Daffy Neo
With ListenBook, I can enjoy my audiobooks with enhanced sound quality and personalized settings. Bookmarking my favorite parts of audiobooks is now a breeze. Love this feature! Makes audiobook listening super easy and enjoyable. Thank you! The app is so versatile. It works with all my devices.
RightN0w2
This app has made my downtime so much more productive and enjoyable. The auto-rewind feature is a small detail that enhances my listening experience. It's these thoughtful touches that matter!
Tin Mutt
Audiobooks have become my travel companions, and this app is my guide. With this app, reading has become an integral part of my daily routine. ๐๐ Falling asleep to audiobooks has never been easier โ this app's soothing voices ๐ด๐ง Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop is a delightful feature. Sharing is caring!
Mosquit-No
Audiobooks have never been this accessible and enjoyable. This app's compatibility with various formats and its emphasis on user experience have made it an essential tool for me. ๐ฑ๐ Adjusting the tone of the voice is genius. It's like having a customizable audiobook narrator. Downloading over WiFi saves so much time. Very efficient. The interface is beautiful and functional. ListenBook is my go-to app for audiobooks.
ManManMan
๐ถโโ๏ธ๐ Discovering new worlds on my daily walks โ this app is my travel companion! ๐๐ง Tone adjustment is such a unique feature. It's like customizing the narrator's voice. ListenBook has become an essential part of my daily routine. It's like my personal audiobook oasis. I'm impressed by the extensive statistics feature, allowing me to track my audiobook consumption over time.
Dr. Jam Man
Who needs traditional books when you have this app? It's a game-changer. My study sessions are more efficient than ever, thanks to the looping playback and bookmark features. I love the ability to import books from my computer. Itโs so easy.
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