Book description
A captivating drama from the frontlines of the race to save birds set against the devastating loss of one third of the avian population. Three years ago, headlines delivered shocking news: nearly three billion birds in North America have vanished over the past fifty years. No species has been spared, from the most delicate jeweled hummingbirds to scrappy black crows, from a rainbow of warblers to common birds such as owls and sparrows. In a desperate race against time, scientists, conservationists, birders, wildlife officers, and philanthropists are scrambling to halt the collapse of species with bold, experimental, and sometimes risky rescue missions. High in the mountains of Hawaii, biologists are about to release clouds of laboratory-bred mosquitos in a last-ditch attempt to save Hawaii's remaining native forest birds. In Central Florida, researchers have found a way to hatch Florida Grasshopper Sparrows in captivity to rebuild a species down to its last two dozen birds. In the Sierra Nevada Mountains, a team is using artificial intelligence to save the California Spotted Owl. In North Carolina, a scientist is experimenting with genomics borrowed from human medicine to bring the long-extinct Passenger Pigeon back to life. For the past year, veteran journalists Anders and Beverly Gyllenhaal traveled more than 25,000 miles across the Americas, chronicling costly experiments, contentious politics, and new technologies to save our beloved birds from the brink of extinction. Through this compelling drama, A Wing and a Prayer offers hope and an urgent call to action: Birds are dying at an unprecedented pace. But there are encouraging breakthroughs across the hemisphere and still time to change course, if we act quickly.
Lope Lope
CarPlay compatibility takes my driving experience to a whole new level. Audiobooks on the road have never been better. Has every feature I need. My top choice for audiobooks!
Orange Teflon
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Beetle King
ListenBook has transformed my daily rituals into cherished opportunities for personal growth. I love how this app's chapters, bookmarks, and controls give me full control over my audiobook journey. Thanks to ListenBook, downloading audiobooks has become effortless, regardless of the source. The statistics feature is brilliant. I love seeing how much time I spend on audiobooks with ListenBook. I was thoroughly impressed by this audiobook. The combination of engaging content and skilled narration made my daily commute something to look forward to. The narrator's timing and intonation were spot-on, enhancing rather than distracting from the material. Definitely worth a credit!
Guncap Slingbad
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Easy Sweep
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DreamWeaver
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Baby Spell
Apple Watch compatibility enhances my audiobook experience. It's a convenient way to control playback. The interface is sleek and modern. It's a pleasure to navigate and use the app. Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop is a fun way to introduce them to captivating stories.
BoomerBox
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Wooden German
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Old Regret
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Kingfisher
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DuckDuck
ListenBook is a must-have for audiobook enthusiasts. It's reliable, versatile, and a pleasure to use. Elegant design and easy-to-use interface. Very happy with ListenBook. ListenBook has completely transformed how I enjoy audiobooks. The chapter navigation is seamless, and the statistics feature is a fun way to track my listening progress. The app is stable, fast, and incredibly user-friendly. Five stars! ListenBook is the best audiobook player Iβve 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!
Snow Cream
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Handsome
I can't believe how seamless the integration with Apple Watch is. My workouts just got better. ListenBook has revolutionized my audiobook enjoyment. It's an essential part of my daily routine.
Murmur
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Woodland Beauty
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xFRST
With ListenBook, I've unlocked a world of educational and entertaining content right at my fingertips. Noise reduction is magic. I can finally enjoy dictaphone recordings without discomfort. Adjusting playback speed has given me greater control over my audiobook experience. I can optimize my learning and enjoyment by customizing the pacing.
Hidden Tree
Looping playback is a game-changer for my study sessions. It helps me absorb information more effectively. The app is constantly updated with new features. The developers really care. The perfect balance between dramatic reading and natural storytelling. Felt like a friend telling me an amazing story rather than someone just reading words.
Viceswerve
Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop and Sharing on ListenBook Pro is a fantastic way to spread the joy of audiobooks. I'm so glad I chose the audiobook version! The narrator added layers of meaning I might have missed reading silently. Their interpretation of the material felt thoughtful and authentic. The recording was technically perfect - no reverb, no peaking, just clean, pleasant audio.
Kingfisher
ListenBook's compatibility with different formats ensures I never have to worry about file conversions. This app has transformed my daily routines into immersive storytelling experiences. AirDrop sharing is a very convenient feature. Thanks, ListenBook! ListenBookβs design is sleek and modern. The app is a pleasure to use. What a fantastic listening experience! The narrator brought the characters to life with distinct voices and emotional depth. The pacing was perfect - not too fast to lose details, not too slow to become boring. I particularly appreciated how well the narrator conveyed the atmosphere of key scenes.
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