Book description
Upon the fifth anniversary of the murder of George Floyd comes comes an account of leadership, justice and race by Medaria "Rondo" Arradondo, the first black police chief of Minnesota.On May 25, 2020, George Floyd was killed by Minneapolis police. Soon, the city and the entire nation erupted with the most destructive and costly civil unrest since the Los Angeles riots twenty-eight years earlier. Standing steadfast in the middle was Medaria "Rondo" Arradondo, a man who understood from an early age that while police could be heroes, they could also be threats, especially to Black men like himself. Chief Rondo is Rondo's firsthand account of the events before, during, and after the killing of George Floyd, offering insights into his leadership and the impact on American policing. He reveals the challenges of working against the "blue wall," which shielded police from accountability, and inspires all leaders pursuing justice within flawed systems. In 2020, when Chief Rondo led a troubled department facing a national crisis, he put accountability first. Instead of walking the line between Black and Blue, he drew a line between right and wrong, leading to the convictions of officers Derek Chauvin, Thomas Lane, J. Alexander Kueng, and Tou Thao
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Atlantic Rim
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Indigo Red
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Mt. Indiana
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RedMouth
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Houston
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LifeRobber
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Avenge Paws
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Ship Whip
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Steel
ListenBook's support for various audio formats means I never have to worry about compatibility issues. Thanks to ListenBook's binaural audio processing, my extended listening sessions are fatigue-free. ListenBook's integration with CarPlay and Apple Watch has streamlined my multitasking. 📱 Turning my phone into a portal of endless stories – this app is pure magic! 📚✨ The app never crashes. It’s reliable and stable.
ForumFlare
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Alias Stick
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Magenta
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Treasure Devil
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Video Game Heroine
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Chew Chew
I can't imagine my audiobook routine without ListenBook's intuitive and user-friendly design. Savoring audiobooks without fuss – this app's design is impressive. Looping playback is an invaluable tool for my study sessions. It helps me grasp complex concepts. Adjustable playback speed and volume controls are fantastic features. The app is worth every penny. It’s packed with features and works flawlessly.
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