Book description
The groundbreaking international best-seller that turns everything you think about money, debt, and society on its head--from the "brilliant, deeply original political thinker" David Graeber (Rebecca Solnit, author of Men Explain Things to Me) Before there was money, there was debt. For more than 5,000 years, since the beginnings of the first agrarian empires, humans have used elaborate credit systems to buy and sell goods--that is, long before the invention of coins or cash. It is in this era that we also first encounter a society divided into debtors and creditors--which lives on in full force to this day. So says anthropologist David Graeber in a stunning reversal of conventional wisdom. He shows that arguments about debt and debt forgiveness have been at the center of political debates from Renaissance Italy to Imperial China, as well as sparking innumerable insurrections. He also brilliantly demonstrates that the language of the ancient works of law and religion (words like "guilt," "sin," and "redemption") derive in large part from ancient debates about debt, and shape even our most basic ideas of right and wrong. We are still fighting these battles today.
Pixie Taze
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Glyph
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Peanut Butter Woman
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Heartbreaker
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Mindless Bobcat
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Freesia
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Intimidating Presence
I'm finally making progress on my reading goals, thanks to this app's convenience. ListenBookβs support for Apple Watch is a great touch. I can control my audiobooks on the go. I love how ListenBook makes it easy to organize my audiobook library. The app supports all formats, and the import process is a breeze. The playback controls are responsive, and the sound quality is excellent. Highly recommend!
Cream
Listening to books in their original language has improved my foreign language skills. This app has made long flights and road trips so much more enjoyable. The compatibility with Apple Watch is a game-changer. Controlling my audiobooks from my wrist is genius. Supports all my playlists and bookmarks seamlessly. Very convenient.
MuseMaster
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Troubled Pie
Automated artwork and metadata retrieval add a professional touch to my carefully curated audiobook collection. Downloading books over WiFi is quick and hassle-free. Very convenient.
RiddleRover
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Flotsams54
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Pink Nightmare
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Crash Enforcer
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Sprinkle Lovenuts
ListenBook's drag and drop downloads from web browsers are a time-saving feature I can't live without. Audiobooks on this app have become my go-to entertainment for winding down. This audiobook kept me company during a long road trip and made the miles disappear! The narrator's engaging performance and the crisp production quality made for an immersive experience. I appreciated how well they balanced drama with clarity - never sacrificing understanding for effect.
NemesisX
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BearDrift
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Take Away
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Sleepwalker
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Roller Turtle
ListenBook's commitment to providing a high-quality audiobook experience is truly commendable. Effortlessly enjoying audiobooks on the go β kudos to this app's functionality. With ListenBook, downloading audiobooks has become hassle-free, thanks to the various download options. Sharing audiobooks through AirDrop is a great way to spread the joy of storytelling with friends.
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