Book description
"Paul Farmer brings his considerable intellect, empathy, and expertise to bear in this powerful and deeply researched account of the Ebola outbreak that struck West Africa in 2014. It is hard to imagine a more timely or important book." --Bill and Melinda Gates[The] history is as powerfully conveyed as it is tragic . . . Illuminating . . . Invaluable. --Steven Johnson, The New York Times Book Review In 2014, Sierra Leone, Liberia, and Guinea suffered the worst epidemic of Ebola in history. The brutal virus spread rapidly through a clinical desert where basic health-care facilities were few and far between. Causing severe loss of life and economic disruption, the Ebola crisis was a major tragedy of modern medicine. But why did it happen, and what can we learn from it? Paul Farmer, the internationally renowned doctor and anthropologist, experienced the Ebola outbreak firsthand--Partners in Health, the organization he founded, was among the international responders. In Fevers, Feuds, and Diamonds, he offers the first substantive account of this frightening, fast-moving episode and its implications. In vibrant prose, Farmer tells the harrowing stories of Ebola victims while showing why the medical response was slow and insufficient. Rebutting misleading claims about the origins of Ebola and why it spread so rapidly, he traces West Africa's chronic health failures back to centuries of exploitation and injustice. Under formal colonial rule, disease containment was a priority but care was not - and the region's health care woes worsened, with devastating consequences that Farmer traces up to the present. This thorough and hopeful narrative is a definitive work of reportage, history, and advocacy, and a crucial intervention in public-health discussions around the world.
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Sloth
Navigating my audiobook library is a breeze β thank you, app developers! Effortless and enriching β that's how I'd describe my experience with this app. Its functionality, from seamless downloads to binaural audio processing, has truly raised the bar. π±π Looping playback helps me focus on challenging content and grasp complex concepts. A study must-have! The app is very intuitive. ListenBook makes finding and playing audiobooks simple.
Wonder Lady
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Coma Stalk
ListenBook's configurable auto-rewind after interruptions is a smart addition that keeps me on track. The book groups feature is a thoughtful addition. It helps me keep my series and related titles together. Noise reduction on ListenBook Pro is a revelation. It enhances the audio quality and makes listening comfortable.
ThoughtTracer
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Bones
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Sherm
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Crossing Guard
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Prone
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Heavenly Connection
Navigating through chapters is a breeze. It's like having a personal reading guide. Automated artwork and metadata retrieval make my audiobook library look organized and visually appealing.
Cupid Dust
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Dr. WMD
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DollFaceKillah
ListenBook's audio filters and controls have turned my listening into a personalized experience. The basic audio filters are a game-changer. Adjusting playback speed is a breeze.
Switch
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Abiss
ListenBook is a true audio treasure! It turns my own audio files into immersive listening experiences. The interface is sleek and user-friendly. Makes navigating through chapters a breeze. Iβve tried several audiobook players, but ListenBook stands out for its reliability and ease of use. The equalizer and voice boost features make every book sound amazing. Plus, the dark mode is perfect for nighttime listening. Great job, developers!
BuzzMouse
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Breezy Mustang
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Silver Agent
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Sloth
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Z-Boy
My child has also fallen in love with audiobooks, all thanks to the app's kid-friendly collection. This app has made my workouts and chores so much more enjoyable. Audiobooks on this app have made me look forward to my long commutes.
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