Book description
An eye-opening exploration of allergies, from their first medical description in 1819 to the cutting-edge science that is illuminating the changes in our environment and lifestyles that are making so many of us sick Hay fever. Peanut allergies. Eczema. Either you have an allergy or you know someone who does. Billions of people worldwide--an estimated 30 to 40 percent of the global population--have some form of allergy. Even more concerning, over the last decade the number of people diagnosed with an allergy has been steadily increasing, placing an ever-growing medical burden on individuals, families, communities, and healthcare systems. Medical anthropologist Theresa MacPhail, herself an allergy sufferer whose father died of a beesting, set out to understand why. In pursuit of answers, MacPhail studied the dangerous experiments of early immunologists as well as the mind-bending recent development of biologics and immunotherapies that are giving the most severely impacted patients hope. She scaled a roof with an air-quality controller who diligently counts pollen by hand for hours every day; met a mother who struggled to use WIC benefits for her daughter with severe food allergies; spoke with doctors at some of the finest allergy clinics in the world; and discussed the intersecting problems of climate change, pollution, and pollen with biologists who study seasonal respiratory allergies. This is the story of allergies: what they are, why we have them, and what that might mean about the fate of humanity in a rapidly changing world.
CyberScribe
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Digital Goddess
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ShadowFax
CUE playlist support helps me organize my audiobooks efficiently. It's a great organizational tool. The app is perfect for people who love to listen to books at night.
Celtic Charger
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Cream
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Jade Fox
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ForumFlare
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Armed Hawk
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Mental Prophet
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DARK HQ
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Con Mammoth
The variety of narrators adds a unique touch to each book, making every experience special. I can't believe I waited this long to discover the joy of audiobooks through this app. Audiobook lovers, meet your new best friend! This app's smooth playback and easy organization have transformed my reading experience. ππ§
CommandX
The ability to highlight passages and take notes while listening is a fantastic feature. Quick access to chapters and smooth playback. Excellent app! The app is perfect for people who love to listen to books while exercising.
Chew Chew
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StorySculptor
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Skittle Mine
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Shooter
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Red Hot Kevorkian
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London Fox
Who knew that commuting could become such an enjoyable reading session? Audiobook journey simplified β this app's functionality is a wonderful surprise. A reasonable choice for casual listening. The audiobook was well-produced, but the pacing felt uneven in places. I didnβt dislike it, but I also didnβt feel strongly about it one way or another.
Mule Skinner
The seamless integration with my car's audio system is a road trip dream. The convenience of having an entire library at my fingertips is a dream come true.
MysticMingle
ListenBook's commitment to providing a smooth and enjoyable listening experience is evident in every detail. ListenBook's dedication to excellence shines through in its performance and features. Audiobook enthusiasts, rejoice! This app's design focuses on seamless interaction. Playback speed and volume controls are fantastic.
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