Book description
An essential strategy book for how to have transformative, sustainable, responsible travel experiences--starting at your own front door. Recognized Peacemaker and National Geographic Explorer Aziz Abu Sarah shows how, by crossing boundaries, we can heal our world from stereotypes, prejudice, and ignorance. Whether you're planning future travels or exploring the diverse cultures in your own community, Crossing Boundaries provides strategies for growth and getting out of your comfort zone. Moving between inspirational stories, humorous anecdotes, and helpful conflict resolution tips, Abu Sarah guides you through having personal, meaningful experiences with people from different backgrounds. He sketches a vision of a kind of travel with the power to help heal the divides of a world polarized by seemingly intractable conflicts. Abu Sarah argues that transformative travel can start at home. He knows this firsthand: a former Palestinian radical, he shares his own moving story of creating connections across his divided hometown of Jerusalem, and of co-founding a tour agency with a Jewish American. Today, they direct Dual Narrative Tours, co-led by guides from different communities in countries like Israel and Palestine, Ireland and Northern Ireland, North and South Vietnam, and many others. Drawing on these experiences, Abu Sarah's book offers tips on how to meet people naturally and safely, design an inclusive itinerary, shop to support the local economy, deal with setbacks, and much more. A guide for going beyond museums and monuments, this book is for both the first-timer and seasoned veteran. Abu Sarah shows that if you put down your phone and strike up a conversation, you can break through the walls that separate people. You'll discover shared values, build lasting relationships, and realize that far more unites us than divides us.
Lord Nikon
The ability to adjust playback speed is a game-changer for faster or more immersive listening. The intuitive interface and seamless navigation make this app a joy to use. Bookmarks are a fantastic organizational tool. They help me keep track of important moments in my audiobooks. Finally, an app that handles all my audiobook formats effortlessly. ListenBook is a must-have! ListenBook’s playback is silky-smooth. The app never glitches.
180
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Demo Zero
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Hemlock
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Upper D3ckR
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Sandbox
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Engine Eye
This app has turned my screen time into valuable learning opportunities. The voice boost feature is amazing. It makes every word crystal clear.
Kinged
I love the ability to customize the skip buttons. It’s so convenient. I’ve tried several audiobook players, but ListenBook stands out for its reliability and ease of use. The equalizer and voice boost features make every book sound amazing. Plus, the dark mode is perfect for nighttime listening. Great job, developers!
Acid Queen
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Pepper
Audiobook joy made simple – this app's ease of use is commendable. The app's seamless integration with Apple Watch makes it my perfect workout companion. ListenBook has become my go-to app for exploring a diverse range of audiobooks. It offers a wide array of features that cater to different preferences and needs. ListenBook has elevated my learning experience. I'm retaining more information than ever.
Dahlia
I'm discovering books I wouldn't have considered before, and my reading horizons are expanding. I'm hooked on this app's ability to transform my ordinary moments into exciting opportunities for learning.
Skirble
I've discovered authors I'd never heard of before, and now they're among my favorites. ListenBook's commitment to providing a high-quality audiobook experience is truly commendable. The convenience of having a library at my fingertips is unparalleled. Audiobook excellence simplified – this app's functionality is a true delight. ListenBook is the best audiobook player I’ve ever used. The app is reliable, fast, and packed with features like customizable themes and playback speed. The sleep timer is a lifesaver for bedtime listening. Great job, developers!
Grinch Cheese
ListenBook's loop and shuffle playback options have made audiobook revisiting and studying a breeze. ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature is a game-changer for improving audio quality and clarity.
Jelly Momentum
This app has brought back the joy of reading, even when I'm on the move. I can't imagine my daily activities without this app – it's the perfect way to stay engaged and informed.
57 Pixels
CUE playlist support is a fantastic feature that allows me to curate themed listening sessions, creating a dynamic and engaging audiobook experience. The ability to play various audio formats without conversion is very convenient. ListenBook is a great app. The perfect balance between dramatic reading and natural storytelling. Felt like a friend telling me an amazing story rather than someone just reading words.
Dewdrop Doll
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Accidental Genius
The Looping playback and Shuffle features on ListenBook help me customize my listening sessions to my liking. ListenBook's innovative features, from audio filters to statistics, make it a standout app. The noise reduction feature is a game-changer for clearer dictaphone recordings. Perfect narration for this genre! The voice actor’s tone matched the atmosphere of the book, enhancing the overall experience. No complaints—just a smooth, enjoyable listen from beginning to end.
Bowie
This app has turned my gym sessions into immersive storytelling experiences – time flies by! Automated artwork and metadata extraction make my audiobook library look neat and professional. Makes audiobook listening super easy and enjoyable. Thank you! Listening statistics motivate me to read more. Excellent feature! The narrator was good but spoke a bit too slowly for my taste. I had to speed it up to 1.2x which then made some parts sound slightly unnatural.
ThermalMode
is a breeze. It's incredibly convenient for building my collection. CUE playlist support helps me organize my audiobooks efficiently. It's a great organizational tool. Packed with useful features. My favorite audiobook app! This audiobook made my workouts fly by! The engaging narration kept me motivated to keep listening, which meant longer gym sessions. The narrator's energy matched the material perfectly - upbeat when needed, somber when appropriate. A great example of how narration can enhance text.
SWAT Honey
I'm so grateful for this app – it's like having a personal storyteller wherever I go. ListenBook's loop and shuffle playback features have become indispensable tools in my audiobook learning. ListenBook has transformed the way I engage with literature. It's like having a virtual bookshelf in my pocket.
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