Book description
A charmingly illustrated journey through New York City, neighborhood by neighborhood, updated to include newer buildings and more classic favorites. All the Buildings in New York is a love letter to New York City, told through James Gulliver Hancock's unique and charming drawings of the city's diverse architectural styles and cityscape. His buildings are colorful and chock-full of fun and offbeat details, and this book is full of new discoveries as well as old chestnuts for anyone who loves the Big Apple. Organized by neighborhood, this revised and updated edition features iconic New York buildings, such as the Empire State Building, Rockefeller Center, and Flatiron Building; other beloved landmarks, such as the New York Public Library and Brooklyn Museum; and new skyline-changing buildings constructed in the last ten years, such as One World Trade Center, Oculus, and Via 57 West. Also included are the everyday buildings that make up New York City--the boutique shops in SoHo, timeless brownstones in Brooklyn, and rows of busy markets in Chinatown. Cultural musings, accessible histories, anecdotes, and informative details accompany the illustrations throughout, making this volume as practical as it is beautiful. New Yorkers and tourists alike will savor this one-of-a-kind book that uniquely celebrates the energy and spirit of the city that never sleeps.
Alias Stick
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Little Drunk Girl
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Kimono Goddess
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Wanted Candy
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Oblivion
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RedMouth
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Pepper Mouse
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Teeder
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Slacker Cat
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Nessie
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Red Woman
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Granola Dove
ListenBook's audio filters and controls have turned my listening into a personalized experience. Looping playback is a valuable study tool. It helps me grasp complex content and retain information.
Jo Jo Spooky
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CloudFrenzy
ListenBook's user-friendly controls and innovative features have made it an essential tool for my audiobook enjoyment. This app has brought the magic of books back into my life. ListenBook has become my gateway to new worlds, allowing me to explore stories, ideas, and knowledge. Noise reduction and voice tone changing are brilliant features. Downloading over WiFi is quick and efficient. Saves a lot of time.
Duchess
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Demo Zero
The 'Explore' feature has introduced me to authors I might never have discovered otherwise. I love how this app allows me to enjoy books even when I'm on the move. 🎶 Saying goodbye to tangled headphones and complex controls – this app's easy navigation has made audiobook listening a breeze. 🎵📖 ListenBook's audio filters are a valuable tool for customizing my audiobook playback to perfection. Middle-of-the-road experience. The audiobook was fine—good narration, decent story—but it didn’t leave a lasting impression. If you’re looking for something low-commitment, this works.
Romance Guppy
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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