Book description
'A beautiful beacon lighting the way... A gorgeous guide to embodying kindness.' Suzy Reading, author of Self-care for Tough Times Overwhelmed by the constant flow of bad news, Bernadette Russell felt trapped, desperate for something to change. Then, a chance encounter sparked a question that would transform her life.What if one small act of kindness, every single day for a year, could ignite a light in the darkness?In Conversations on Kindness, Bernadette embarks on an extraordinary 366-day journey. From moments of unexpected joy and surprise to the times when her well-intentioned kind acts demand much more than she'd bargained for, this is a story of discovery and profound connection.Along the way, Bernadette explores the deeper possibilities of kindness. In conversations with scientists, artists, activists and academics, it becomes clear that kindness is a powerful driver for healing, understanding and significant positive change - especially when life feels at its hardest.Conversations on Kindness is a warm, often funny, heartfelt immersion in the power of kindness to bring us back to ourselves, to each other and to change the world.___ Praise for How to Be Hopeful 'The perfect book for troubling times. The ideas and exercises will soothe your soul.' KATHERINE MAY, author of Wintering 'Delightful and informative.' JULIA SAMUEL, author of Grief Works
Z-Boy
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Palomino
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DreamWeaver
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Marine Dre
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Steel Heart
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Black Hole Necromancer
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Fast Draw
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Crash Override
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Midnight Bat
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Eerie Mizzen
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Troubled Chick
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Shivers
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Miss Mustard
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Toolmaker
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Backstreet
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Mad Kid
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Old Regret
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Hobo Samurai
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Star Scratch
Audiobooks have become my preferred way to unwind – and this app is my partner in crime. This app has rekindled my passion for storytelling in the most convenient way. Audiobooks on this app have made me look forward to my long commutes. Audiobooks on demand? Yes, please! With this app's diverse format support and easy downloads, my reading routine has reached new heights. 🌟📚
Flint
Kudos to the developers for creating an app that caters to audiobook lovers like me. From sleek design to functional features, it's a true gem. 💎📚 The playback history is a great feature. I can easily revisit my favorite parts.
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