Book description
Few stories from the "greatest generation" are as unforgettable -- or as little known -- as that of the 10th Mountain Division. Today a versatile light infantry unit deployed around the world, the 10th began in 1941 as a crew of civilian athletes with a passion for mountains and snow. In this vivid history, adventure writer Peter Shelton follows the unique division from its conception on a Vermont ski hill, through its dramatic World War II coming-of-age, to the ultimate revolution it inspired in American outdoor life.In the late-1930s United States, rock climbing and downhill skiing were relatively new sports. But World War II brought a need for men who could handle extreme mountainous conditions -- and the elite 10th Mountain Division was born. Everything about it was unprecedented: It was the sole U.S. Army division trained on snow and rock, the only division ever to grow out of a sport. It had an un-matched number of professional athletes, college scholars, and potential officer candidates, and as the last U.S. division to enter the war in Europe, it suffered the highest number of casualties per combat day. This is the 10th's surprising, suspenseful, and often touching story.Drawing on years of interviews and research, Shelton re-creates the ski troops' lively, extensive, and sometimes experimental training and their journey from boot camp to the Italian Apennines. There, scaling a 1,500-foot "unclimbable" cliff face in the dead of night, they stunned their enemy and began the eventual rout of the German armies from northern Italy.It was a self-selecting elite, a brotherhood in sport and spirit. And those who survived (including the Sierra Club's David Brower, Aspen Skiing Corporation founder Friedl Pfeifer, and Nike cofounder Bill Bowerman, who developed the waffle-sole running shoe) turned their love of mountains into the thriving outdoor industry that has transformed the way Americans see (and play in) the natural world.
Gothic Slacker
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InfinityInsight
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DreamWeaver
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Natural Mess
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Slow Trot
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Frosty Squid
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Eye Candy Kitten
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New Cycle
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Mother Night
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Old Regret
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Dance Cannon
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Hightower
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Divine Bramble
Library organization has never been this easy. My audiobook collection is finally tidy. Sharing audiobooks through AirDrop is a great way to spread the joy of storytelling with friends.
Delicious Wing
This app's compatibility with different devices ensures that I can enjoy my audiobooks anywhere, anytime. ListenBook has become an essential part of my daily routine. It's like having a library on my phone! This audiobook exceeded all my expectations! The narrator's ability to convey emotion through voice alone was remarkable. I laughed, I gasped, I might have even teared up at points - all because of the incredible vocal performance. The story came alive in a way reading alone couldn't achieve.
Silver Cup
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Disco Potato
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Scratch
I love how this app's user-friendly interface allows me to navigate through chapters and controls effortlessly. π©βπ³ Cooking up a storm while enjoying thrilling stories β this app adds flavor to my meals! π³π§ The statistics feature is a fantastic addition β knowing how much time I spend on audiobooks is eye-opening, and ListenBook makes tracking it a breeze. The statistics feature in ListenBook adds an element of self-awareness to my audiobook consumption.
Fire Fish
The sleep timer is a brilliant addition β I drift off to sleep with amazing stories. The convenience of switching between devices without losing my place is a lifesaver. I'm amazed by the extensive statistics tracking. It's fascinating to see my listening habits. Beautiful design and intuitive interface. Very pleased. ListenBook is the best audiobook player Iβve found. The interface is clean and easy to use.
Flint
This app has made reading a part of my lifestyle, no matter where I am. Effortless and enriching β that's how I'd describe my experience with this app. Its functionality, from seamless downloads to binaural audio processing, has truly raised the bar. π±π Looping playback has transformed my study sessions. It's an invaluable tool for retaining information.
Fast Draw
Changing the tone of the sound on ListenBook Pro is a fun and unique feature I can't get enough of. ListenBook's drag-and-drop download feature is a time-saving convenience that I greatly appreciate. Adjusting the tone of the narrator's voice is a unique touch β it's like having a personalized reading. The app is very easy to use. ListenBook makes managing my audiobook library simple. It was fine. The narrator did an adequate job but nothing about the performance particularly stood out to me. Got me through my commute though.
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