Book description
We live in enormously polarized times. From politics to race, religion, gender, and class, division runs rampant. In 2020, 40 percent of each political party said that supporters of the opposing party were "downright evil." In 2019, hate crimes reached a ten-year high in the United States. One in five Americans suffers from chronic loneliness, with teenagers and young adults at increasing risk. Social ties at work, at school, and in our communities have frayed. How did we become so alienated? Why is our sense of belonging so undermined? What if there were a set of science-backed techniques for navigating modern social life that could help us overcome our differences, create empathy, and forge lasting connections even across divides? What if there were a useful set of takeaways for managers and educators of all stripes to create connection even during challenging times?In Belonging, Stanford University professor Geoffrey L. Cohen applies his and others' groundbreaking research to the myriad problems of communal existence and offers concrete solutions for improving daily life at work, in school, in our homes, and in our communities. We all feel a deep need to belong, but most of us don't fully appreciate that need in others. Often inadvertently, we behave in ways that threaten others' sense of belonging. Yet small acts that establish connection, brief activities such as reflecting on our core values, and a suite of practices that Cohen defines as "situation-crafting" have been shown to lessen political polarization, improve motivation and performance in school and work, combat racism in our communities, enhance health and well-being, and unleash the potential in ourselves and in our relationships. Belonging is essential for managers, educators, parents, administrators, caregivers, and everyone who wants those around them to thrive.
Freeway
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Knock Out Star
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Buckshot
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InsightfulInk
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Rummy Stickers
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WanderWord
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Infinite Hole
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Austin Shamrock
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9Lives
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Insane SweepKick
CarPlay compatibility is a fantastic addition. It enhances my driving experience with seamless audiobook integration. This app has transformed my daily commute into a captivating journey of knowledge and entertainment. I'm amazed by the attention to detail, from automatic metadata extraction to customizable settings. The customizable controls and playback options cater perfectly to different audiobook preferences. Listening stats feature keeps me motivated to read more. Love it!
Yellow Menace
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Leaf Assassin
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Wild Hair
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ForumFlare
Changing the tone of the sound on ListenBook Pro adds a personal touch to my experience. This app's convenience and ease of use have transformed my screen time into productive learning sessions. Effortless audiobook management β this app's usability is a triumph. The statistics tracking feature is eye-opening. I never realized how much time I spend on audiobooks until now!
Burst Nibbler
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Bleachers
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Mustard Centaur
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Gingersnap Woman
Changing the tone of the sound on ListenBook Pro adds a personalized touch to my audiobook experience. ListenBookβs bookmarking feature is incredibly useful. I never lose my place in a book.
Lady Pomegranate
This app's convenience has turned my exercise sessions into enlightening moments. ListenBook's customizable audio filters add a new dimension to my audiobook enjoyment.
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