Book description
An "essential and engaging " (Richard Florida) exploration of social decline in America: its true causes and the practical steps each of us can take to combat it, starting with the places we call home. The neighborhoods we live in impact our lives in so many ways: they determine who we know, what resources and opportunities we have access to, the quality of schools our kids go to, our sense of security and belonging, and even how long we live. Yet too many of us live in neighborhoods plagued by rising crime, school violence, family disintegration, addiction, alienation, and despair. Even the wealthiest neighborhoods are not immune; while poverty exacerbates these challenges, they exist in zip codes rich and poor, rural and urban, and everything in between. In Fragile Neighborhoods, fragile states expert Seth D. Kaplan offers a bold new vision for addressing social decline in America, one zip code at a time. By revitalizing our local institutions--and the social ties that knit them together--we can all turn our neighborhoods into places where people and families can thrive. Readers will meet the innovative individuals and organizations pioneering new approaches to everything from youth mentoring to affordable housing: people like Dreama, a former lawyer whose organization works with local leaders and educators in rural Appalachia to equip young people with the social support they need to succeed in school; and Chris, whose Detroit-based non-profit turns vacant school buildings into community resource hubs. Along the way, Kaplan offers a set of practical lessons to inspire similar work, reminding us that when change is hyperlocal, everyone has the opportunity to contribute.
Jade Fox
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Shooter
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Broomspun
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Engine Eye
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Sun Washer
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General Broomdog
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Taz Ringer
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New Cycle
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3D Waffle
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Slug-em-dog
I've found hidden gems in genres I never thought I'd be interested in. Binaural audio reduces listening fatigue. Such a great feature! WiFi downloads save a lot of time. Great feature!
EchoExplorer
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Gov Skull
Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop is a delightful feature. Sharing is caring! I love the ability to change the font size. It makes reading the titles so easy.
Pluto
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Innocent Ghost
I've become the storyteller of my family, sharing the amazing audiobooks I've discovered. Audiobooks on this app have made studying and learning a more enjoyable process. This app's ease of use has made reading a seamless part of my daily routine. πΆ Saying goodbye to tangled headphones and complex controls β this app's easy navigation has made audiobook listening a breeze. π΅π The interface is sleek and intuitive, making my audiobook experience a joy.
StorySculptor
This app's compatibility with different formats ensures that I never miss out on a great audiobook. With this app, reading is as simple as pressing play β it's genius! Library organization is brilliant. No more cluttered audiobook collection.
Low Menace
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ManManMan
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Take Away
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Lady Q
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BearDrift
ListenBook's compatibility with various formats ensures that my audio needs are met. Automated artwork and metadata extraction make my audiobook library look neat and professional. This served its purpose as background listening while I worked. I probably missed some details but the narrator's voice was pleasant enough.
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