Book description
Explore the power of the underdog in Malcolm Gladwell's dazzling examination of success, motivation, and the role of adversity in shaping our lives, from the bestselling author of The Bomber Mafia. Three thousand years ago on a battlefield in ancient Palestine, a shepherd boy felled a mighty warrior with nothing more than a stone and a sling, and ever since then the names of David and Goliath have stood for battles between underdogs and giants. David's victory was improbable and miraculous. He shouldn't have won. Or should he have? In David and Goliath, Malcolm Gladwellchallenges how we think about obstacles and disadvantages, offering a new interpretation of what it means to be discriminated against, or cope with a disability, or lose a parent, or attend a mediocre school, or suffer from any number of other apparent setbacks. Gladwell begins with the real story of what happened between the giant and the shepherd boy those many years ago. From there, David and Goliath examines Northern Ireland's Troubles, the minds of cancer researchers and civil rights leaders, murder and the high costs of revenge, and the dynamics of successful and unsuccessful classrooms--all to demonstrate how much of what is beautiful and important in the world arises from what looks like suffering and adversity. In the tradition of Gladwell's previous bestsellers--The Tipping Point, Blink, Outliers and What the Dog Saw--David and Goliath draws upon history, psychology, and powerful storytelling to reshape the way we think of the world around us.
Wolf Tribune
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Venious
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Hog Butcher
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Free Ham
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Delirium
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Flint
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Kickstart
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Red Delicious
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Little Cobra
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Dr. WMD
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Night Train
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PP Dubs
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PixelPathfinder
The captivating narrators make each story come alive in a unique way. Audiobooks have become my favorite workout companions, making exercise a breeze.
Kamikaze Grandma
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Mad Jack
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Sexual Chocolate
I can't get over how smooth the playback is. Even high-quality files play flawlessly. Sharing audiobooks through AirDrop is a delightful way to spread the joy of storytelling. A fun feature!
Gas Man
Thank you for making literature more accessible, enjoyable, and immersive. This app is a game-changer! ListenBook has become my trusted companion, guiding me through the realms of imagination. ListenBook has revolutionized my audio experience, making it both personalized and engaging. This app has become my go-to companion, making my daily routine more exciting and insightful. I can't imagine my life without this app – it's my constant source of books.
Blackfire
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Aqua Monsoon
I've found solace and relaxation in the pages of countless audiobooks. This app's compatibility with different formats ensures that no audiobook is off-limits – truly impressive. CUE playlist support helps me organize my audiobooks efficiently. It's a great organizational tool. I love the variety of themes available. It makes the app feel personalized.
ZenZone
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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