Book description
MEXICO CITY, with some 20 million inhabitants, is the largest city in the Western Hemisphere. Enormous growth, raging crime, and tumultuous politics have also made it one of the most feared and misunderstood. Yet in the past decade, the city has become a hot spot for international business, fashion, and art, and a magnet for thrill-seeking expats from around the world. In 2002, Daniel Hernandez traveled to Mexico City, searching for his cultural roots. He encountered a city both chaotic and intoxicating, both underdeveloped and hypermodern. In 2007, after quitting a job, he moved back. With vivid, intimate storytelling, Hernandez visits slums populated by ex-punks; glittering, drug-fueled fashion parties; and pseudo-native rituals catering to new-age Mexicans. He takes readers into the world of youth subcultures, in a city where punk and emo stand for a whole way of life--and sometimes lead to rumbles on the streets. Surrounded by volcanoes, earthquake-prone, and shrouded in smog, the city that Hernandez lovingly chronicles is a place of astounding manifestations of danger, desire, humor, and beauty, a surreal landscape of "cosmic violence." For those who care about one of the most electrifying cities on the planet, "Down & Delirious in Mexico City is essential reading" (David Lida, author of First Stop in the New World).
MysticMingle
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Noh Noh
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Sloth
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Pitfall
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InfinityInsight
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Dahlia
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Miss Fix It
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Milan Call Back
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Soda Delirium
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Captain Peroxide
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Lord Nikon
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Hyper Kong
ListenBook's dedication to optimizing for iOS 16 ensures a seamless experience on the latest devices. With this app, I've turned my everyday moments into meaningful opportunities for growth and learning.
WordWanderer
Thanks to ListenBook's binaural audio processing, my extended listening sessions are fatigue-free. πΆπ Tuning in to the symphony of stories β audiobooks are the soundtrack of my daily routines. π΅π The app's compatibility with CarPlay and Apple Watch is a huge plus. ListenBook is the best audiobook player Iβve ever used. The app is reliable, fast, and packed with features like customizable themes and playback speed. The sleep timer is a lifesaver for bedtime listening. Great job, developers!
Patton Digger
Highly engaging! The combination of a well-written story and skilled narration made this audiobook hard to pause. I finished it much faster than I expected because I just couldnβt stop listening. It was fine. The narrator did an adequate job but nothing about the performance particularly stood out to me. Got me through my commute though.
Seal Snake
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Tough Nut
ListenBook's seamless audio player has turned my listening sessions into moments of pure delight. Library organization is brilliant. No more cluttered audiobook collection.
Pinball Wizard
Changing the tone of the sound on ListenBook Pro is a unique feature that adds a personal touch to my listening. Effortless and enriching β that's how I'd describe my experience with this app. Its smooth interface and thoughtful features redefine audiobook joy. π±π Navigating through my audiobook collection is a breeze β this app's intuitive interface and convenient controls have made my reading journey effortless. π±π
Sloth
Seamless integration with all my devices and flawless synchronization β top-notch. ListenBook's support for a variety of download methods means I can access my content in the way that suits me best. Thanks to ListenBook, downloading audiobooks from various sources has become effortless. The ability to organize my library is a huge plus. Everything is so neat and tidy.
Lady Killer
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Doll Champagne
The app's interface is sleek and modern, making it a joy to use. I'm blown away by how this app has made my commutes productive and my downtime entertaining. π± Carrying my favorite stories with me wherever I go β this app is like a portable library in my pocket. ππ An acceptable audiobook that met basic expectations. No complaints about quality but nothing remarkable either. Would listen to this narrator again but wouldn't seek them out.
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