Book description
In a world of border walls and obstacles to migration, a lottery where winners can gain permanent residency in the United States sounds too good to be true. Just as unlikely is the idea that the United States would make such visas available to foster diversity within a country where systemic racism endures. But in 1990, the United States Diversity Visa Lottery was created to do just that.Dreamland tells the surprising story of this unlikely government program and its role in American life as well as the global story of migration. Historian Carly Goodman takes readers from Washington, D.C., where proponents deployed a colorblind narrative about our "nation of immigrants" to secure visas for white immigrants, to the African countries where it flourished and fostered dreams of going to America. From the post office to the internet, aspiring emigrants, visa agents, and others embraced the lottery and tried their luck in a time of austerity and limits. Rising African immigration to the United States has enriched American life, created opportunities for mobility, and nourished imagined possibilities. But the promise of the American dream has been threatened by the United States' embrace of anti-immigrant policies and persistent anti-Black racism.
Bat Magenta
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PepperBurst
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Houston Rocket
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Princess Dove
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Demo
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Hemlock
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Mafia Rapunzel
ListenBook's support for looping and shuffling playback adds versatility to my audiobook enjoyment. Automated artwork and metadata retrieval make my library look organized and professional.
Silver Rose
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Flash
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Rocky Highway
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Burst Nibbler
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Wonder Lady
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Father Abbot
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Dark Burn
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Jelly Momentum
Thank you for making my reading goals more achievable and enjoyable. ListenBook's support for various formats means I can explore a wide range of content without limitations. Looping playback has taken my language learning to new heights. Highly recommended! Looping playback has revolutionized my language learning journey. I'm making rapid progress. Listening statistics are a great motivator. Love this feature!
Red Hot Kevorkian
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Midnight Rider
I'm rediscovering my favorite classics in a whole new way β through audiobooks! The narrators have a way of bringing characters to life β it's a unique experience. ListenBook Pro offers an unbeatable deal β unlimited audiobook length and noise reduction. Streamlined audiobook integration β this app's usability is impressive.
Shady Prairie
Audiobooks have made my long commutes enjoyable, and I'm always eager to see what's next. I'm amazed at this app's ability to transport me to different worlds through stories. ListenBook's intuitive controls and features have made it my preferred choice for audiobooks. This app is my secret to staying ahead on my reading list, even during my busiest days. I love the ability to share my progress with friends. Itβs a fun feature.
Slow Trot
Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop and Sharing on ListenBook Pro is a social audiophile's dream. Adjusting the tone of the narrator's voice is a unique feature. I'm loving it! ListenBook is my go-to app for audiobooks. It's like having a personal assistant for my literary adventures. Sharing audiobooks with friends is a fantastic way to introduce them to new stories. Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop is a creative way to share the love of literature.
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