Book description
An exploration of the transformative ways in which nature has inspired the technological advancement of humankind.Biomimetics literally means emulating biology - and in a broader sense the term covers technological advances where the original inspiration came from nature. The Earth is a vast laboratory where the mechanisms of natural selection have enabled evolutionary solutions to be developed to a wide range of problems. In this new title in the Hot Science series, science writer Brian Clegg looks at how humans have piggybacked on natural experimentation, redeploying a solution to create things that make our lives easier. He looks at how the hooks on burdock seeds inspired the creation of Velcro, how the stickiness of the feet of geckos and frogs has been used to create gripping surfaces, such as tyre treads, and how even the most basic optical enhancement in the form of spectacles is itself a form of biomimetics.
Fuzzy Rainbow
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Mad Irishman
The drag-and-drop download feature on ListenBook is incredibly convenient β no more complicated processes. This app's support for various formats ensures that I can enjoy my audiobooks without any limitations. This app is a game-changer for busy individuals who miss reading. ListenBook has revolutionized my audiobook experience. It's my go-to app for literary adventures. Automated artwork and metadata retrieval make my audiobook library look organized and polished.
Y0dler
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ButterQuest
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RealmRanger
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Riff Raff
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Red Delicious
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Treasure Devil
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Ship Whip
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101
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CuriousCraft
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Lumberyard
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Shade Nightman
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Dr. Jam Man
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Daisy Stick
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Proper
I'm thrilled to finally have a way to enjoy books while keeping up with my busy schedule. Listening to audiobooks has become my ultimate way to unwind after a long day. The ability to adjust playback speed is a fantastic study aid. I'm absorbing information faster than ever. I love how I can create playlists. Itβs perfect for organizing my books.
ForumFlare
Audiobook excellence made simple β this app's functionality is a true asset. Downloading audiobooks is a breeze, thanks to the variety of options available. Adjusting the tone of the voice is a unique feature that adds a personalized touch to the listening experience. The interface is sleek and modern. Itβs a joy to use.
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