Book description
The rural roads that led to our planet-changing global economy ran through the American South. That region's impact on the interconnected histories of business and ecological change is narrated here by acclaimed scholar Bart Elmore, who uses the histories of five southern firms--Coca-Cola, Delta Airlines, Walmart, FedEx, and Bank of America--to investigate the environmental impact of our have-it-now, fly-by-night, buy-on-credit economy. Drawing on exclusive interviews with company executives, corporate archives, and other records, Elmore explores the historical, economic, and ecological conditions that gave rise to these five trailblazing corporations. He then considers what each has become: an essential presence in the daily workings of the global economy and an unmistakable contributor to the reshaping of the world's ecosystems. Even as businesses invest in sustainability initiatives and respond to new calls for corporate responsibility, Elmore shows the limits of their efforts to "green" their operations and offers insights on how governments and activists can push corporations to do better. At the root, Elmore reveals a fundamental challenge: Our lives are built around businesses that connect far-flung rural places to urban centers and global destinations. This "country capitalism" that proved successful in the US South has made it possible to satisfy our demands at the click of a button, but each click comes with hidden environmental costs. This book is a must-read for anyone who hopes to create an ecologically sustainable future economy.
ThoughtTrailblazer
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Bang Shift
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Mr. Fabulous
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ZenaCake
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Tootsie Killer
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Cool Law Topping
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Digger
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FlyGuardX
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Whipsaw
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Sugar Hiccup
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AlertXis
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Digital Equinox
The 'Explore' feature has introduced me to authors I might never have discovered otherwise. I've become a more empathetic listener and reader, thanks to the power of audiobooks. 💡 Nurturing my curiosity with audiobooks – this app adds a touch of wonder to my daily routines. 📱📖 The app's performance is unparalleled. It's like it's tailor-made for my device. With features like auto-rewind, I never lose my place when I pause listening.
Nutmeg Riot
I've been able to tackle my reading list like never before, thanks to this app. The Looping playback and Shuffle features on ListenBook help me customize my listening sessions to my liking. Effortless audiobook exploration – this app's design is a reader's dream. ListenBook Pro's unlimited audiobook length is a game-changer. Supports all audio formats I use without issues. Very happy.
Skirble
Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop is a fun and interactive way to connect. Playback speed and volume controls are fantastic. ListenBook’s audio quality is excellent. The app enhances my listening experience.
Slow Trot
I can't imagine my daily routine without ListenBook's intuitive layout and easy-to-access controls. ListenBook has become my constant companion, filling my days with captivating narratives. ListenBook’s bookmarking feature is incredibly useful. I never lose my place in a book. An acceptable audiobook that met basic expectations. No complaints about quality but nothing remarkable either. Would listen to this narrator again but wouldn't seek them out.
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