Book description
Imagine discovering Britain's hidden natural treasures-species that exist nowhere else on earth, from the Orkney vole to the horrid ground-weaver spider, all teetering on the edge of oblivion. James Harding-Morris's Endemic isn't just a book; it's a revelation, and the audiobook version brings it to life with surprising warmth and urgency. You'll hear the author's genuine passion as he journeys across the UK-from rugged Orkney to suburban Plymouth-unearthing stories of creatures we've never even noticed.
What makes this audiobook magical is how it transforms the obscure into the utterly captivating. Harding-Morris doesn't just list species; he makes you feel the thrill of finding the ghostly cave shrimps in Devon's depths or the quiet despair over the interrupted brome grass, which vanished twice. You'll chuckle at the "horrid" spider's plight and gasp at the Catacol whitebeam, hailed as "the rarest tree on earth." His encounters with lone conservationists-those tireless souls battling developers and indifference-add a human heartbeat to every chapter.
The narration (by the author himself, I suspect) is perfectly paced: inviting, never rushed, with just the right mix of wonder and urgency. You'll hear the rustle of Norfolk's roadside fungi, the echo of Lundy Island's beetles, and the quiet desperation of a species facing extinction before most of us even knew it existed. It's not a dry lecture; it's a shared adventure, like a friend whispering a secret about the wild, hidden heart of Britain.
And here's the magic: Endemic doesn't just inform-it compels. It turns you from a passive listener into an ally, urging you to notice the overlooked wonders in your own backyard. By the time you reach the epilogue, you'll understand why these tiny, strange, beautiful lives matter more than you ever imagined. This isn't just about saving species; it's about rediscovering the extraordinary in the ordinary, one endemic wonder at a time. You'll finish listening feeling not just informed, but deeply moved-and ready to look up, really look up, at the world around you.
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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