Book description
Desperation, duty and desire - the three primary motives for breaking what is the oldest taboo in the Western world, cannibalism. This book investigates all three and presents startling evidence that will challenge cultural and moral perceptions as never before.It explains how in some societies, 'duty' cannibalism has been integral to existence and viewed as both necessary and socially acceptable. If most people find such a concept difficult to comprehend, they might just be able to reserve judgement on those driven to eat companions out of sheer desperation in order to survive.But, by far the most disturbing of the three types is 'desire cannibalism', practiced by men such as Albert Fish and Ed Gein who ate human flesh simply because they wanted to. If the second type of cannibalism shows what we humans are capable of under extreme stress, this third gives a chilling insight into what some of us require for emotional and sexual gratification.A History of Cannibalism treats seriously, and with great erudition and understanding, a subject that causes many people to recoil in horror and disbelief. It examines the various - and sometime conflicting - motives, and assesses the background to many notorious cases. It offers no easy answers but a fascinating insight into the forces that lie deep within the human psyche.
Mantis Queen
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Eye Devil
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Doughboy, Esq
Adjusting the tone of the voice is an innovative feature that enhances the immersion in the content. ListenBook’s CarPlay support makes listening in the car a seamless experience.
Kill Switch
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Virgo Moon
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ButterQuest
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Treasure Devil
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Cool Iris
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General Broomdog
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SneakerKid
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Winter Underdog
ListenBook's support for a variety of audio formats makes it a versatile and essential app for audiobook enthusiasts. I can't stop raving about this app – it's like having a personal library in my pocket. With this app, I'm experiencing the joy of reading in a whole new light. Easy chapter navigation and beautiful design make this app stand out. This was an adequate audiobook for casual listening. The narrator maintained a consistent pace and clear diction throughout, though their performance lacked some emotional range. The audio quality was fine with no significant technical distractions.
West Warrior
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Pitfall
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Shade Nightman
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Steel Ginger
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Mad Rascal
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Bad Bunny
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CuriousCoder
This app has made audiobook listening an integral part of my daily routine – it's a habit I cherish. ListenBook is my trusted partner for all things audiobooks. It's reliable, intuitive, and user-friendly. The app's performance is top-notch. It's stable, responsive, and optimized for a seamless audiobook experience. Kudos to the developers!
QuestWeaver
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Coma Stalk
ListenBook has become my trusted companion, making even the busiest days enjoyable. The statistics feature in ListenBook adds an element of self-awareness to my audiobook consumption. ListenBook has become my constant companion. It's like having a personal audiobook assistant.
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