Book description
NATIONAL BESTSELLER - The gripping story of Elizabeth Holmes and Theranos--one of the biggest corporate frauds in history--a tale of ambition and hubris set amid the bold promises of Silicon Valley, rigorously reported by the prize-winning journalist. With a new Afterword. "Chilling ... Reads like a thriller ... Carreyrou tells [the Theranos story] virtually to perfection." --The New York Times Book ReviewIn 2014, Theranos founder and CEO Elizabeth Holmes was widely seen as the next Steve Jobs: a brilliant Stanford dropout whose startup "unicorn" promised to revolutionize the medical industry with its breakthrough device, which performed the whole range of laboratory tests from a single drop of blood. Backed by investors such as Larry Ellison and Tim Draper, Theranos sold shares in a fundraising round that valued the company at more than $9 billion, putting Holmes's worth at an estimated $4.5 billion. There was just one problem: The technology didn't work. Erroneous results put patients in danger, leading to misdiagnoses and unnecessary treatments. All the while, Holmes and her partner, Sunny Balwani, worked to silence anyone who voiced misgivings--from journalists to their own employees.
Pixie Taze
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Delirious Supernova
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SpellTansy
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Digital Equinox
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Spontan8ty
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Married Man
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Firedog
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WanderWord
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Dez Bonbon
ListenBook's support for CarPlay and Apple Watch integration has made my daily activities more seamless and convenient. The app is so reliable. Iβve never had any issues with it. Perfect for both first-time listeners and audiobook veterans! The narrator's warm, inviting tone made this an incredibly comfortable listening experience. I particularly appreciated how well they handled dialogue - each character felt distinct without being cartoonish. The pacing kept me engaged throughout.
Skool
I can't believe how much more I'm 'reading' now, all thanks to this app. The app is so easy to use. I was up and running in minutes.
Racy Babe
With ListenBook, I can effortlessly manage and organize my audiobook library. The ListenBook app is a must-have for anyone who loves to learn and be entertained through audiobooks. ListenBookβs playback is silky-smooth. The app never glitches.
Stick Shift
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Ella of Light
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Willow Dragon
ListenBook's drag-and-drop download feature is a time-saving convenience that I greatly appreciate. I love how I can create playlists. Itβs perfect for organizing my books. The app is so easy to use. I was up and running in minutes.
Tin Fox
This app's support for various formats has made my audiobook collection even more diverse and exciting. Accessing my favorite audiobooks has never been easier β this app's user-centric design and comprehensive features make it an absolute gem. π±π§ ListenBook's commitment to user experience shines through its thoughtful design and seamless functionality. Love how I can adjust playback speed and audio volume. ListenBook caters to all my needs.
NexusNavigator
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Mr. Thanksgiving
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Black Hole Necromancer
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Riff Raff
ListenBook's integration with CarPlay and Apple Watch is a seamless addition to my daily routine. The app is so easy to use. I was up and running in minutes.
Station WMD
ListenBook's support for CarPlay and Apple Watch integration has made my daily activities more seamless and convenient. Changing the tone of the sound on ListenBook Pro is a unique feature that adds a personal touch to my listening. ListenBook's statistics feature is eye-opening. I had no idea how much time I spent immersed in audiobooks until I started using it. The basic audio filters are a game-changer. Adjusting playback speed is a breeze.
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