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.
Commando
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Runway Darling
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JigKraken
This app's user-friendly interface has made audiobook listening a breeze, even for a tech novice like me. I've found my new favorite narrator! Their voice was perfectly suited to this material, with just the right blend of authority and approachability. The production quality was broadcast-level - no distracting breaths, clicks, or inconsistent volume. Already looking for more of their work.
Darkside Isis
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Scuffs
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FireBerry
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High Heel Goddess
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Shy Warrior
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Skylark
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Elektrik
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Gold Bentley
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Houston Rocket
ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature is a blessing for clear listening in noisy environments. This app's convenience has transformed my screen time into meaningful reading sessions. is a breeze. It's incredibly convenient for building my collection.
Mint Ness
ListenBook's innovation, seamless playback, and versatile features make it a standout app. Finally, an audiobook player that supports all formats! No more converting files. ListenBook has completely changed how I enjoy audiobooks. The app is packed with features like customizable skip intervals, playback speed, and sleep timers. The interface is clean and easy to navigate. Five stars!
Liquid Science
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BloodEater
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Cardinal Rebel
I can't believe how much more I'm 'reading' now, all thanks to this app. Bookmarks have become my study companion. I can easily revisit important passages in my audiobooks. The automatic extraction of artwork and metadata keeps my audiobook library organized and visually appealing.
Boo
ListenBook's library organization keeps my audiobooks neat and accessible. A true organizational lifesaver! Adjustable playback speed is a brilliant feature. It adds a layer of customization to my audiobook enjoyment. I love the ability to share my progress with friends. Itβs a fun feature.
WanderWord
Noise reduction on ListenBook Pro is impressive. My recordings sound crystal clear. The compatibility with Apple Watch is a game-changer. Controlling my audiobooks from my wrist is genius.
Doz Killer
The family subscription option is a money-saver β everyone gets to enjoy their favorite books. This app has made long flights and road trips so much more enjoyable. ListenBookβs audio quality is excellent. The app enhances my listening experience. This audiobook spoiled me for others! The narrator's professional delivery set a high bar - perfect diction, ideal pacing, and emotional authenticity. The recording quality was equally impressive with no distracting artifacts. I finished it far too quickly because I couldn't stop listening.
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