Book description
Approximately 200,000 years ago, as modern humans began to radiate out from their evolutionary birthplace in Africa, Neanderthals were already thriving in Europe-descendants of a much earlier migration of the African genus Homo. But when modern humans eventually made their way to Europe 45,000 years ago, Neanderthals suddenly vanished. Ever since the first Neanderthal bones were identified in 1856, scientists have been vexed by the question, why did modern humans survive while their evolutionary cousins went extinct?The Invaders musters compelling evidence to show that the major factor in the Neanderthals' demise was direct competition with newly arriving humans. Drawing on insights from the field of invasion biology, Pat Shipman traces the devastating impact of a growing human population: reduction of Neanderthals' geographic range, isolation into small groups, and loss of genetic diversity.But modern humans were not the only invaders who competed with Neanderthals for big game. Shipman reveals fascinating confirmation of humans' partnership with the first domesticated wolf-dogs soon after Neanderthals first began to disappear. This alliance between two predator species, she hypothesizes, made possible an unprecedented degree of success in hunting large Ice Age mammals-a distinct and ultimately decisive advantage for humans over Neanderthals at a time when climate change made both groups vulnerable.
Call Back Queen
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Lord Theus
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FlyGuardX
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Pixie
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BuffFreak
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Hog Butcher
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Redneck Giorgio
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Natural Mess
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Pixie
With support for various formats, I can finally listen to my diverse audiobook collection. Looping playback helps me revise and memorize complex topics effectively. A study essential!
Sapiens
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ByteBard
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Doz Killer
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Killer Grenade
Changing the tone of the sound on ListenBook Pro adds a personal touch to my experience. πΌ Elevating my work-from-home routine with this app's delightful audiobook selection! π»π The audiobook player's silky-smooth playback is like music to my ears. Flawless performance!
Undergrad
I can't believe how much more I'm 'reading' now, all thanks to this app. βοΈ Kudos to the developers for creating an app that's both functional and user-friendly. I can navigate and enjoy my books effortlessly. ππ Audiobook joy made simple β this app's ease of use is a true marvel. ListenBook's sharing options make it easy to share the joy of captivating stories with friends and family.
Freesia
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Green Scavenger
The listening stats feature is awesome. I can track my audiobook habits effortlessly. 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.
Sly Silvermoon
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Cumulo
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PixelPathfinder
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Cosmo
Audiobooks have become my bedtime companions, soothing me into a peaceful sleep. ππ Road trips have never been this entertaining β this app keeps me engaged on the highway! ππ π± An app that truly understands audiobook enthusiasts β it's all about functionality, and this app nails it! ππ‘ This was my first audiobook in this genre and I'm hooked! The performance brought the story to life in a way reading never could. Already downloaded another by the same narrator.
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