Book description
“Carlsen sees a world of wonder hiding in plain sight and may just change how you look at the world around you.” - TODAY ShowA simple walk around the block set journalist Spike Carlsen, bestselling author of A Splintered History of Wood, off to investigate everything he could about everything we take for granted in our normal life—from manhole covers and recycling bins to bike lanes and stoplights.In this celebration of the seemingly mundane, Carlsen opens our eyes to the engineering marvels, human stories, and natural wonders right outside our front door. He guides us through the surprising allure of sewers, the intricacies of power plants, the extraordinary path of an everyday letter, and the genius of recycling centers—all the while revealing that this awesome world isn’t just a spectator sport.Engaging as it is endearing, A Walk Around the Block will change the way you see things in your everyday life. Join Carlsen as he strolls through the trash museum of New York City, explores the quirky world of squirrels, pigeons, and roadkill, and shows us how understanding stoplights, bike lanes, and fine art of walking can add years to our lives. In the end, he brings a sense of wonder into your average walk around the block, wherever you are. Guaranteed.
Opulent Gamer
ListenBook has become an indispensable part of my daily routine – it's my ultimate audio companion. ListenBook Pro's tone adjustment feature is an innovative touch that adds a layer of personalization.
RedMouth
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Alley Cat
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Lady Killer
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Morbid Sugar
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Tokyo Dream
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Foot-long Fry
I'm constantly amazed by the variety of genres – there's something for everyone. Binaural audio processing reduces listening fatigue. Fantastic feature!
Tomcat
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Fiend Oblivion
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Valley Guardian
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Pinball Wizard
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Red Delicious
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Stud
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Friday Fox
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Mental
ListenBook's chapters, controls, and filters have transformed my listening sessions into immersive journeys. 🚶♀️🎧 Enjoying the great outdoors while immersing myself in fantastic tales – walking never felt this magical! 🏞️📚 Sharing audiobooks with friends is a bonding experience made easy through AirDrop and sharing options. Makes audiobook listening super easy and enjoyable. Thank you! My house has never been cleaner! I kept finding chores to do just to keep listening. The narrator's energy matched the tone of the book perfectly.
Stickers
Changing the tone of the sound on ListenBook Pro adds a personal touch to my experience. Organization made easy! This app's efficient management of my audiobook collection ensures I'm always engrossed in a captivating tale. 📖📱 ListenBook's compatibility with CarPlay and Apple Watch has made audiobook listening a part of my daily routine. The app's compatibility with CarPlay adds an extra layer of convenience, especially during road trips. Listening stats feature keeps me motivated to read more. Love it!
New Cycle
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Spunky Comet
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Romance Princess
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Silver Cup
Listening to audiobooks has never been this convenient and enjoyable! ListenBook's support for CarPlay and Apple Watch integration has elevated my listening experience. I'm hooked on this app's effortless downloading process – I can have my favorite audiobooks in seconds. This app's sleek design and intuitive navigation have made audiobook listening a seamless experience.
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