Book description
INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER A NEW YORK TIMES NOTABLE BOOK OF 2018ONE OF THE ECONOMIST'S BOOKS OF THE YEARMy new favorite book of all time. --Bill Gates If you think the world is coming to an end, think again: people are living longer, healthier, freer, and happier lives, and while our problems are formidable, the solutions lie in the Enlightenment ideal of using reason and science. By the author of the new book, Rationality. Is the world really falling apart? Is the ideal of progress obsolete? In this elegant assessment of the human condition in the third millennium, cognitive scientist and public intellectual Steven Pinker urges us to step back from the gory headlines and prophecies of doom, which play to our psychological biases. Instead, follow the data: In seventy-five jaw-dropping graphs, Pinker shows that life, health, prosperity, safety, peace, knowledge, and happiness are on the rise, not just in the West, but worldwide. This progress is not the result of some cosmic force. It is a gift of the Enlightenment: the conviction that reason and science can enhance human flourishing. Far from being a naรฏve hope, the Enlightenment, we now know, has worked. But more than ever, it needs a vigorous defense. The Enlightenment project swims against currents of human nature--tribalism, authoritarianism, demonization, magical thinking--which demagogues are all too willing to exploit. Many commentators, committed to political, religious, or romantic ideologies, fight a rearguard action against it. The result is a corrosive fatalism and a willingness to wreck the precious institutions of liberal democracy and global cooperation. With intellectual depth and literary flair, Enlightenment Now makes the case for reason, science, and humanism: the ideals we need to confront our problems and continue our progress.
Lope Lope
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QuantumQuill
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The Beekeeper
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Thunder Nut
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Third Moon
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Barbera Shift
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Unseen
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Guncap Slingbad
If you love stories but have a busy schedule, this app is your solution! I'm hooked on this app's ease of use โ it's a reader's dream come true. Perfect narration for this genre! The voice actorโs tone matched the atmosphere of the book, enhancing the overall experience. No complaintsโjust a smooth, enjoyable listen from beginning to end. A decent listen overall. The narration was clear, though some character voices sounded similar. The story was interesting but had moments where it dragged slightly. Still, it was a good way to pass the time.
Mr. 44
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Crossing Guard
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Austin Shamrock
ListenBook has made my daily routines more vibrant and exciting with its immersive features. The compatibility with Apple Watch is a game-changer. Controlling my audiobooks from my wrist is genius. Adjusting playback speed has revolutionized the way I consume audiobooks. I can cover more ground while maintaining comprehension. Love the silky-smooth playback and easy-to-use interface. ListenBook is the best!
Roadblock
This app has reignited my love for literature and made it a part of my everyday life. CUE playlist support is a rare gem. Perfect for organizing content efficiently. Sharing audiobooks with friends is a bonding experience made easy through AirDrop and sharing options. ListenBook is a game-changer for audiobook lovers. The app supports all formats, and the import process is seamless. I love the playback history featureโitโs so easy to revisit my favorite parts. Highly recommend this app! Fairly enjoyable, but forgettable. I didnโt have any major complaints, but I also donโt see myself revisiting this one. It was a decent way to spend a few hours, though.
Winter Underdog
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Napoleonic Haze
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Phoenix Sparrow
My child has also fallen in love with audiobooks, all thanks to the app's kid-friendly collection. Effortless and enriching โ that's how I'd describe my experience with this app. Its smooth interface and thoughtful features redefine audiobook joy. ๐ฑ๐ Easy chapter navigation and beautiful design make this app stand out. The app is so well-designed. Itโs clear the developers put a lot of thought into it.
Reed Lady
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Murmur
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Romance Guppy
I'm addicted to this app โ it's like having a library in my pocket. Looping playback and shuffle features keep my audiobook sessions engaging and fresh. Supports all my playlists and bookmarks seamlessly. Very convenient. I love the cloud integration. I can access my books from anywhere.
Ella of Light
I've become a loyal fan of audiobooks, and this app is the reason why! ListenBook's auto-rewind feature is a thoughtful addition that ensures I never miss a single word. The detailed listening stats are fantastic. Helps me keep track of my progress.
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