Book description
Nearly every community in America has confronted questions of race, integration, and equity. Few have made a name for themselves like Shaker Heights, Ohio. In this searing and deeply researched examination of the promises and realities of racial integration, award-winning Washington Post journalist Laura Meckler aims to uncover where the problem lies and to shed light on what's being done to move forward--in housing, in education, and in the promise of shared community. In the late 1950s, Shaker Heights became a national model for housing integration. And beginning in the seventies, it was known as a crown jewel in the national move to racially integrate schools. The school district built a national reputation for academic excellence and diversity, serving as a model for how white and Black Americans can not just coexist but thrive together. Meckler--herself a product of Shaker Heights--takes a deeper look into the place that shaped her, investigating its complicated history and its ongoing challenges in order to untangle the myth from the truth. She confronts an enduring, and troubling, question--if Shaker Heights has worked so hard at racial equity, why does a racial academic achievement gap persist? In telling the stories of the Shakerites who built and live in this community, Meckler's Dream Town asks: Can a group of well-intentioned people fulfill the promise of racial integration in America? What does success look like and has Shaker achieved it? What are Black Americans asked to sacrifice and what will white people have to give up? The result is a complex portrait of a place that, while never perfect, has achieved more than most, and a road map for communities that seek to do the same.
Betty Cricket
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Twister Hero
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Venious
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Bombay Shivers
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Bleach
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MeeP
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Mad Kid
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WittyWordsmith
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Snout Pixie
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Dez Bonbon
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Frosty
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Chuckles
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Fist Wizard
ListenBook's variety of ways to download audio makes it incredibly convenient. This app has turned my mundane tasks into exciting opportunities for reading. Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop is a fun and interactive way to connect. I love the cloud integration. I can access my books from anywhere.
Accidental Genius
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Toy Town
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Mafia Rapunzel
This app's convenience has turned my daily chores into moments of literary escape. Effortless audiobook exploration β this app's design is a reader's dream. Finally, an app that supports all audiobook formats! Flawless playback. I've never experienced such silky-smooth playback even with high-quality FLAC files.
Sofa King
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Twinkle
From novels to speeches, this app's versatility in playing various audio formats has turned my daily activities into enriching listening sessions. What a game-changer! ππ Makes audiobook listening super easy and enjoyable. Thank you!
Jo Jo Spooky
The 'Explore' feature has introduced me to authors I might never have discovered otherwise. I love that I can download content directly from the internet within the ListenBook app β so handy! ListenBook's audio filters have given me the power to tailor my listening experience to my preferences.
Skull Crusher
This app's support for various formats ensures that I can enjoy my audiobooks without any hassle. Audiobooks anytime, anywhere β this app's functionality is a reader's delight. ListenBook's tone adjustment feature in the Pro version is a creative tool that adds a fun twist to my audiobook journey. Supports all my playlists and bookmarks. Very convenient.
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