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.
Opulent Gamer
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Chlorine
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Captain Peroxide
ListenBook Pro's unlimited audiobook length is a dream come true for those epic tales. It's like having a personal audiobook library in your pocket. Noise reduction on ListenBook Pro is a game-changer. I can enjoy clear recordings.
Con Mammoth
ListenBook's dedication to delivering a high-quality playback experience sets it apart from other apps. ListenBook's support for CarPlay and Apple Watch integration has made my daily activities more seamless and convenient. I can't believe how convenient this app has made my reading experience. I love how I can create playlists. Itβs perfect for organizing my books. As someone who listens to audiobooks daily, I can confidently say ListenBook is the best player out there. The sleep timer and auto-rewind features are lifesavers, and the sound quality is exceptional. Thank you for such a great app!
Fuzzy Claws
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Mr. Lucky
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CloudFrenzy
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Berlin Kamikaze
ListenBook is like a personal audiobook curator, allowing me to enjoy my favorite speeches and lectures with unmatched comfort and convenience. Adjusting playback speed has revolutionized the way I learn and enjoy audiobooks. I can adapt the pace to my needs, maximizing comprehension and retention.
Moonflower
The ability to change playback speed and audio volume on ListenBook gives me full control over my listening experience. ListenBook's compatibility with CarPlay and Apple Watch, combined with its chapters, controls, and filters, make it the ultimate audiobook app!
Oblivion
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Mr. Thanksgiving
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TrinitySoul
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FireBerry
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Slint FUBAR
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PixelPioneer
With ListenBook, I can listen to my favorite audiobooks and speeches with maximum comfort and convenience. Changing the tone of the sound on ListenBook Pro is a fun way to customize my listening experience. Audiobooks have become a part of my self-care routine, thanks to this app. With this app, I can read anytime, anywhere β it's a reader's dream come true. ποΈ Basking in the sun with an audiobook β relaxation meets storytelling paradise! βοΈπ
Hightower
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Blackfire
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Voodoo Cyclone
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Noise Toy
This app has revolutionized my daily routine β I can't imagine life without it. Looping playback and shuffle features keep my audiobook sessions engaging and fresh. The interface is beautiful and functional. ListenBook is my go-to app for audiobooks.
Flotsams54
I'm impressed by how much more I'm learning through audiobooks compared to traditional reading. Audiobooks at my fingertips β this app's ease of use is a game-changer. The layout is not only beautiful but also intuitive. Controls are easy to access.
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