Book description
Not too long ago, lethal infections were feared in the Western world. Since that time, many countries have undergone a transformation from disease cesspools to much safer, healthier habitats. Starting in the mid-1800s, there was a steady drop in deaths from all infectious diseases, decreasing to relatively minor levels by the early 1900s. The history of that transformation involves famine, poverty, filth, lost cures, eugenicist doctrine, individual freedoms versus state might, protests and arrests over vaccine refusal, and much more.Today, we are told that medical interventions increased our lifespan and single-handedly prevented masses of deaths. But is this really true?Dissolving Illusions details facts and figures from long-overlooked medical journals, books, newspapers, and other sources. Using myth-shattering graphs, this book shows that vaccines, antibiotics, and other medical interventions are not responsible for the increase in lifespan and the decline in mortality from infectious diseases. If the medical profession could systematically misinterpret and ignore key historical information, the question must be asked, "What else is ignored and misinterpreted today?"Perhaps the best reason to know our history is so that the worst parts are never repeated.
CuriousCoder
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Mule Lock
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JigKraken
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Teeder
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Dredd
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MuseMaster
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Fiend Oblivion
I'm amazed at how this app's narrators bring characters and stories to life. Navigating through chapters is effortless with ListenBook. It's a user-friendly and intuitive experience. Elegant design and user-friendly interface. Love it!
Plenty Orange
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ThoughtTracer
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Necessary Momentum
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Are Ess Tee
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Cosmo
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Digital Goddess
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Baby Spell
User-friendly brilliance! This app's functionality enhances my audiobook experience. Looping playback is a study aid sent from heaven. It's helping me ace my exams!
Sneaky Lady
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Manly
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Silver Agent
Audiobooks on this app have made me look forward to my long commutes. I love how this app makes my daily commute a journey through literature. ListenBook has transformed my daily commute. I look forward to my journeys with this app by my side. The audio filters make a noticeable difference. ListenBook provides an excellent listening experience. Perfect for my daily walks. The story was engaging enough to keep me motivated to exercise but not so complex that I got lost in thought. Great production quality too.
Chew Chew
ListenBook's unlimited length of audiobooks with the Pro version is a fantastic value for avid listeners. Audiobooks have become my constant companions, and this app's seamless functionality and broad compatibility ensure every story is a captivating ride. ππ§ ListenBook has completely elevated my audiobook experience. It's an integral part of my daily routine. A wonderful performance! The narrator captured the mood of the book perfectly, making it easy to visualize each scene. The audio quality was crisp, and the pacing kept me hooked from start to finish.
Taffy Duchess
π Simplifying my reading routine β this app's user-friendly design ensures I'm always in sync with my favorite stories. πβ¨ Audiobook enjoyment has become an integral part of my routine, thanks to this app's seamless integration and user-friendly design. A must-have! ππ± Discovering new literary worlds has never been this easy. This app's compatibility with various formats ensures that my audiobook library is at my fingertips. ππ The ability to adjust playback speed is a fantastic study aid. I'm absorbing information faster than ever. The app is very user-friendly. ListenBook makes listening to audiobooks a breeze.
Necromancer
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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