Book description
A witty and engrossing look at Los Angeles' urban ecology and the city's place in America's cultural fantasies Earthquakes. Wildfires. Floods. Drought. Tornadoes. Snakes in the sea, mountain lions, and a plague of bees. In this controversial tour de force of scholarship, unsparing vision, and inspired writing, Mike Davis, the author of City of Quartz, revisits Los Angeles as a Book of the Apocalypse theme park. By brilliantly juxtaposing L.A.'s fragile natural ecology with its disastrous environmental and social history, he compellingly shows a city deliberately put in harm's way by land developers, builders, and politicians, even as the incalculable toll of inevitable future catastrophe continues to accumulate. Counterpointing L.A.'s central role in America's fantasy life--the city has been destroyed no less than 138 times in novels and films since 1909--with its wanton denial of its own real history, Davis creates a revelatory kaleidoscope of American fact, imagery, and sensibility. Drawing upon a vast array of sources, Ecology of Fear meticulously captures the nation's violent malaise and desperate social unease at the millennial end of "the American century." With savagely entertaining wit and compassionate rage, this book conducts a devastating reconnaissance of our all-too-likely urban future.
Scratch
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Sofa King
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Admiral Tot
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Runway Darling
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Seattle Jay
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Accidental Genius
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Bourbon Mirage
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Blinker
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Marshmallow Treat
This app has brought back the joy of reading, no matter how busy I am. This was a competent audiobook production with no major flaws. The narrator's voice was pleasant enough and the audio quality was acceptable, though not exceptional. While the performance didn't particularly stand out, it served its purpose adequately for my daily commute.
Old Orange Eyes
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Raid Bucker
Bookmarks are a lifesaver for my study materials. I can easily revisit important sections. I appreciate the dark mode option. It’s easy on the eyes during nighttime listening.
Don Stab
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PP Dubs
Revolutionizing the way I enjoy stories – this app's seamless playback and intuitive controls make it a must-have for every book enthusiast. 📱🎧 WiFi downloads save a lot of time. Great feature!
Bambi Benz
Sharing audiobooks with friends is so easy with AirDrop. It's a great way to spread happiness. Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop is a fun and interactive way to connect. Binaural audio processing is amazing. Reduced my listening fatigue significantly. Supports extensive playlists and bookmarks. Very user-friendly.
Legacy
I'm amazed at how immersive the experience is – it's like being inside the story. The ability to change playback speed and audio volume on ListenBook gives me full control over my listening experience. No more limits on the genres I can explore! This app's versatility in downloading and organizing audiobooks ensures I always have a captivating tale at my fingertips. 📖📱 ListenBook has made my daily walks so much more enjoyable. I'm always learning now! Noise reduction on ListenBook Pro is a game-changer. It transforms the way I enjoy my recordings.
Sapiens
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Night Magnet
ListenBook has turned my ordinary moments into extraordinary journeys of the mind. Thanks to ListenBook, downloading audiobooks has become effortless, regardless of the source.
Third Moon
ListenBook's commitment to providing a smooth and enjoyable listening experience is evident in every detail. ListenBook's user-friendly controls and innovative features have made it an essential tool for my audiobook enjoyment. ListenBook's compatibility with various formats means I can now enjoy all my favorite audiobooks in one place. ListenBook’s bookmarking feature is incredibly useful. I never lose my place in a book.
Flashpoint
This app has helped me achieve my reading goals and explore new genres effortlessly. Navigating through chapters is a breeze with ListenBook. It's easy to jump to specific sections. Perfect narration for this genre! The voice actor’s tone matched the atmosphere of the book, enhancing the overall experience. No complaints—just a smooth, enjoyable listen from beginning to end.
InsightfulInk
The app is perfect for people with busy schedules. I can listen on the go. The app is so well-designed. It’s clear the developers put a lot of thought into it.
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