Book description
"A page-turning book that spans a century of worker strikes.... Engrossing, character-driven, panoramic." --The New York Times Book Review We live in an era of soaring corporate profits and anemic wage gains, one in which low-paid jobs and blighted blue-collar communities have become a common feature of our nation's landscape. Behind these trends lies a little-discussed problem: the decades-long decline in worker power. Award-winning journalist and author Steven Greenhouse guides us through the key episodes and trends in history that are essential to understanding some of our nation's most pressing problems, including increased income inequality, declining social mobility, and the concentration of political power in the hands of the wealthy few. He exposes the modern labor landscape with the stories of dozens of American workers, from GM employees to Uber drivers to underpaid schoolteachers. Their fight to take power back is crucial for America's future, and Greenhouse proposes concrete, feasible ways in which workers' collective power can be--and is being--rekindled and reimagined in the twenty-first century.Beaten Down, Worked Up is a stirring and essential look at labor in America, poised as it is between the tumultuous struggles of the past and the vital, hopeful struggles ahead. A PBS NewsHour Now Read This Book Club Pick
Sun Leo
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Osprey
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Zod
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Cupid Dust
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Sir Squire
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Celtic Charger
ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature enhances the audio quality to a whole new level. The app is perfect for people who love to listen to books at night.
Night Magnet
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Canine Hannibal
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Casanova
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SpellTansy
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Pink C
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Martini Flower
The narrator's voices are so captivating, it's like they bring the stories to life. Listening to audiobooks with my kids has become a cherished bonding activity. I'm blown away by ListenBook's ability to play diverse formats flawlessly โ it's a game-changer. I'm amazed by the app's compatibility with different audio formats. It's truly versatile. The app's compatibility with CarPlay has made my road trips so much more enjoyable.
Sexy
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Sky Dahlia
ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature is a fantastic addition that enhances my audio experience. I can't stop raving about this app โ it's like having a personal library in my pocket. ๐ง This app is my saving grace! Now I can enjoy my beloved books while cooking up a storm! ๐๐ณ Adjusting the tone of the voice is a unique and fun feature. I can customize the narration to my liking. ListenBook has revolutionized my audiobook enjoyment. It's an essential part of my daily routine.
The Beekeeper
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Gamer Bean
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Pearl Girl
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Chew Chew
ListenBook's library organization keeps my audiobooks neat and accessible. A true organizational lifesaver! Noise reduction and voice tone adjustment are excellent additions. The sound quality is excellent. It feels like Iโm in the story. The narrator's voice took some getting used to - a bit nasal at first - but I grew to like it after a few chapters. Their pacing was excellent throughout.
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