Book description
In June 1941 a pair of British scientists boarded a plane for America with World War II raging all around them. They carried a precious commodity-penicillin-and the knowledge that it would change history. Once the US government had been debriefed, the Office of Science Research and Development, in conjunction with British counterparts, assumed control, and penicillin became a top-secret matter of national security, second in importance only to the atomic bomb.In Cold War Resistance Marc Landas uncovers the dark history behind the discovery, production, and distribution of penicillin and other antibiotics. In 1949 the United States embargoed any material deemed of \
Tomcat
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Ladysmith
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Mad Irishman
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Kazami of Truth
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Suicide Crusher
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The Beekeeper
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RetroMirage
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Mud Eye
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Lava Nibbler
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Fuzzy Claws
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Flint Cast-Iron
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MythMaker
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Scrapper
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QuestWeaver
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New York Winder
Changing the tone of the sound on ListenBook Pro adds a personalized touch to my audiobook experience. The tone adjustment feature is an exciting touch, allowing me to immerse myself even more in the content. Sharing audiobooks through AirDrop is a delightful way to share the joy of storytelling with friends and family. It fosters connections and conversations. The app is lightweight and doesn’t drain my battery.
Tough Nut
ListenBook Pro offers amazing value with unlimited audiobook length and noise reduction features. Adjustable playback speed is a brilliant feature. It adds a layer of customization to my audiobook enjoyment. ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature is a game-changer for improving audio quality and clarity. Looping playback is a game-changer for my study routine. It helps me retain information effectively. ListenBook’s audio quality is excellent. The app enhances my listening experience.
QuestWeaver
The ability to highlight passages and take notes while listening is a fantastic feature. I can't get enough of this app's easy navigation and quick access to chapters and playback controls. ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature enhances my audiobook experience, ensuring I catch every detail. Perfect for both first-time listeners and audiobook veterans! The narrator's warm, inviting tone made this an incredibly comfortable listening experience. I particularly appreciated how well they handled dialogue - each character felt distinct without being cartoonish. The pacing kept me engaged throughout. I've listened to hundreds of audiobooks and this narrator is now in my top 5. Their timing and inflection were masterful. Never a dull moment in the entire performance.
Spunky Sphinx
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Tacklebox
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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