Book description
WINNER OF THE PORCHLIGHT BUSINESS BOOK AWARD - "A delightful, compelling book that offers a dazzling array of practical, thoughtful exercises designed to spark creativity, help solve problems, foster connection, and make our lives better."--Gretchen Rubin, New York Times bestselling author and host of the Happier podcast In an era of ambiguous, messy problems--as well as extraordinary opportunities for positive change--it's vital to have both an inquisitive mind and the ability to act with intention. Creative Acts for Curious People is filled with ways to build those skills with resilience, care, and confidence. At Stanford University's world-renowned Hasso Plattner Institute of Design, aka "the d.school," students and faculty, experts and seekers bring together diverse perspectives to tackle ambitious projects; this book contains the experiences designed to help them do it. A provocative and highly visual companion, it's a definitive resource for people who aim to draw on their curiosity and creativity in the face of uncertainty. Teeming with ideas about discovery, learning, and leading the way through unknown creative territory, Creative Acts for Curious People includes memorable stories and more than eighty innovative exercises. Curated by executive director Sarah Stein Greenberg, after being honed in the classrooms of the d.school, these exercises originated in some of the world's most inventive and unconventional minds, including those of d.school and IDEO founder David M. Kelley, ReadyMade magazine founder Grace Hawthorne, innovative choreographer Aleta Hayes, Google chief innovation evangelist Frederik G. Pferdt, and many more. To bring fresh approaches to any challenge-world changing or close to home-you can draw on exercises such as Expert Eyes to hone observation skills, How to Talk to Strangers to foster understanding, and Designing Tools for Teams to build creative leadership. The activities are at once lighthearted, surprising, tough, and impactful-and reveal how the hidden dynamics of design can drive more vibrant ways of making, feeling, exploring, experimenting, and collaborating at work and in life. This book will help you develop the behaviors and deepen the mindsets that can turn your curiosity into ideas, and your ideas into action.
Gold Bentley
I appreciate the option to listen to samples before committing to a book. ListenBook's library organization and book groups help me keep my content neatly sorted. ListenBook's compatibility with various formats has made it my go-to app for all audio content. Accessing literary treasures has never been this straightforward – thank you, app!
Nessie
As a visually impaired person, this app has opened up a new world of stories for me. Say hello to audiobook nirvana! This app's user-friendly design and comprehensive features have made my reading routine smoother than ever. 🌌📚 The app's performance is top-notch. It's stable, responsive, and optimized for a seamless audiobook experience. Kudos to the developers! Quick access to chapters and smooth playback. Excellent app!
Babe
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Carrot Joker
I'm hooked on this app's curated content – it's like having a personal librarian. This app's playback controls and features make it a breeze to customize my listening experience. I'm amazed at how this app has made my daily activities more enjoyable and intellectually stimulating. With this app, I'm discovering the joy of reading during my commutes. ListenBook’s playback is silky-smooth. The app never glitches.
ThoughtTracer
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Poptart AK47
ListenBook's beautiful layout and quick access to chapters make navigation effortless. ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature is a true blessing for enjoying clear audio even in noisy environments. Audiobook multitasking made easy – this app's functionality is top-notch.
Lava Nibbler
I can't believe how much more I'm able to read with the help of this app. This app makes traffic jams a breeze – time flies by while I'm engrossed in a story. I'm blown away by the range of non-fiction audiobooks available – so much to learn! The convenience of downloading audiobooks for offline listening is a game-changer.
Genghis Glyph
Listening to books in their original language has improved my foreign language skills. Audiobook multitasking made easy – this app's functionality is top-notch. Audiobook multitasking simplified – this app's ease of use is a true asset. ListenBook’s CarPlay support makes listening in the car a seamless experience. This app is a must-have for anyone who loves audiobooks. The interface is intuitive, and the app supports all formats. I love the auto-bookmark feature—it saves my place automatically, so I never lose track. Highly recommend!
Bones
The app's compatibility with various devices ensures I never miss a moment of my book. 🎶📚 Tuning in to the symphony of stories – audiobooks are the soundtrack of my daily routines. 🎵📚 ListenBook's user-friendly interface and quick access to chapters enhance my overall listening experience. ListenBook Pro's noise reduction makes sure that background distractions don't interfere with my listening. A masterclass in audiobook narration! The performer maintained perfect consistency in character voices throughout while keeping the main narration clear and engaging. The production was flawless - no weird edits or background noise. I'll be seeking out more works by this narrator.
Pocket Muzzie
ListenBook's compatibility with CarPlay and Apple Watch integration ensures that I can enjoy my content wherever I go. Unlimited length audiobooks with ListenBook Pro are a huge plus! The sound quality is excellent. It feels like I’m in the story.
Old Felix
I'm exploring new genres and authors I wouldn't have considered otherwise. This app has rekindled my love for literature, and I'm spreading the word to everyone I know. ListenBook's seamless integration with CarPlay enhances my daily commute, making it a productive and enjoyable experience. I love the download options. ListenBook gives me so many ways to get my audiobooks onto my device.
BuzzMouse
Absolutely love this app! It's made my daily commute so much more enjoyable. ListenBook’s interface is clean and intuitive. It’s a joy to use.
Lumberyard
ListenBook's support for binaural audio processing is a thoughtful touch that reduces listening fatigue. This app is a time-saver – I can 'read' even when I'm on the move. I'm in awe of this app's ability to make reading so accessible and convenient. ListenBook is a must-have for any audiobook enthusiast. It's reliable, efficient, and a pleasure to use.
Sly Silvermoon
Simplifying my audiobook experience – this app's design is remarkable. ListenBook's support for CarPlay and Apple Watch makes it an essential companion for my daily commutes and workouts. It's convenience at its finest! The app's performance is beyond impressive. It's like it's tailor-made for my device.
Gingersnap Woman
I appreciate the option to listen to samples before committing to a book. ListenBook's library organization and book groups help me keep my content neatly sorted. I'm in awe of how this app has made reading seamlessly fit into my lifestyle. Finally, an audiobook player that supports all formats! No more converting files.
Despair
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Roller Turtle
This app's compatibility with different devices ensures that I can enjoy my audiobooks anywhere, anytime. This was a competent audiobook production with no major flaws. The narrator's voice was pleasant enough and the audio quality was acceptable, though not exceptional. While the performance didn't particularly stand out, it served its purpose adequately for my daily commute.
Swerve
Navigating audiobooks with ease – this app's functionality is a standout. ListenBook’s bookmarking feature is incredibly useful. I never lose my place in a book. The app supports a wide range of formats. ListenBook is very versatile. The app is so easy to set up. I was listening to my books in no time.
Firedog
ListenBook's versatile player features are like having a personal audio assistant – it's that good! This app has made 'reading' more versatile and enjoyable than ever.
Reno Monarch
The app is so easy to set up. I was listening to my books in no time. I love the ability to import books from my computer. It’s so easy.
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