Book description
In August 1968, NASA made a bold decision: in just sixteen weeks, the United States would launch humankind's first flight to the moon. Only the year before, three astronauts had burned to death in their spacecraft, and since then the Apollo program had suffered one setback after another. Meanwhile, the Russians were winning the space race, the Cold War was getting hotter by the month, and President Kennedy's promise to put a man on the moon by the end of the decade seemed sure to be broken. But when Frank Borman, Jim Lovell and Bill Anders were summoned to a secret meeting and told of the dangerous mission, they instantly signed on.Apollo 8 takes us from Mission Control to the astronaut's homes, and the race to prepare an untested rocket for an unprecedented journey paves the way for the hair-raising trip to the moon. And when the mission is over-after the first view of the far side of the moon, the first earth-rise, and the first re-entry through the earth's atmosphere following a flight to deep space-the impossible dream of walking on the moon suddenly seems within reach.The full story of Apollo 8 has never been told, and only Jeffrey Kluger-Jim Lovell's co-author on their bestselling book about Apollo 13-can do it justice. Here is the tale of a mission that was both a calculated risk and a wild crapshoot, a stirring account of how three American heroes forever changed our view of the home planet.
Bambi Wings
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Blade
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Fadey
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Killer Grenade
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Toe
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Despair
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Marbles
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BlacKitten
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Undergrad
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RedFisher
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Vermilion
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VenusLion
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Frosty
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Trash Sling
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Sultan of Speed
The Looping playback and Shuffle features on ListenBook help me customize my listening sessions to my liking. Thanks to ListenBook, I've rediscovered the joy of exploring my favorite content on multiple devices.
Legacy
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Atlantic Rim
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Armed Hawk
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The China Wall
I've become a more empathetic listener thanks to the emotional depth of audiobooks. ListenBook's support for CarPlay and Apple Watch integration has made multitasking with audio content a breeze. I'm amazed at how this app has made my daily routines more enjoyable and intellectually fulfilling. π₯ Audiobook enjoyment at the tap of a finger β this app's functionality is a testament to modern convenience. π±π
Shivers
ListenBook's support for CarPlay and Apple Watch integration has elevated my listening experience. I'm hooked on this app's sleek design and seamless performance β it's a must-have for any reader. π Making every moment count β this app turns everyday activities into a reading adventure! ππ« ListenBook is packed with useful features. Itβs the best audiobook app Iβve used. I love the ability to change the background color. Itβs a nice touch.
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