Book description
An unprecedented historical, sociological, and geographic look at how property markets change and fail--and how that affects cities. In From Boom to Bubble, Rachel Weber debunks the idea that booms occur only when cities are growing and innovating. Instead, she argues, even in cities experiencing employment and population decline, developers rush to erect new office towers and apartment buildings when they have financial incentives to do so. Focusing on the main causes of overbuilding during the early 2000s, Weber documents the case of Chicago's "Millennial Boom," showing that the Loop's expansion was a response to global and local pressures to produce new assets. An influx of cheap cash, made available through the use of complex financial instruments, helped transform what started as a boom grounded in modest occupant demand into a speculative bubble, where pricing and supply had only tenuous connections to the market. From Boom to Bubble is an innovative look at how property markets change and fail--and how that affects cities.
Sand Whiskers
This app has turned even my mundane tasks into exciting learning opportunities. ListenBook's commitment to enhancing the audiobook experience is evident in its thoughtful features and design.
Moon Radar
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BuzzBait
The narrator's voices are so engaging, it's like having a personal storytelling session. I can't believe how much I've learned and enjoyed through this app's audiobooks. π‘ Enriching my daily routines with wisdom and wonder β thank you, this app! π±π Adjusting the tone of the narrator's voice is a unique touch β it's like having a personalized reading. This app is perfect for audiobook lovers. The interface is beautiful and easy to navigate.
InsightInkwell
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Little Cobra
Listening stats feature keeps me motivated to read more. Love it! Binaural audio processing really helps reduce listening fatigue. Great feature!
Rook
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Take Away
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Bones
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Steel Ginger
Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop and Sharing on ListenBook Pro is a social audiophile's dream. I'm amazed at how this app has made reading a seamless part of my life. Unlocking a world of literary possibilities, this app's extensive compatibility and user-friendly controls have made audiobook enjoyment an everyday joy. π±π I love the ability to share my progress with friends. Itβs a fun feature. I'm so glad I chose the audiobook version! The narrator added layers of meaning I might have missed reading silently. Their interpretation of the material felt thoughtful and authentic. The recording was technically perfect - no reverb, no peaking, just clean, pleasant audio.
RedFisher
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Princess Dove
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Shamrock
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Feral Cookie
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Voodoo Queen
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Venom Charms
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Vortex
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RiddleRanger
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Doz
The sleep timer is a brilliant addition β I drift off to sleep with amazing stories. It's like having a personal library that fits in my pocket β truly amazing! ListenBook's tone adjustment feature in the Pro version is a creative tool that adds a fun twist to my audiobook journey. Navigating through chapters has never been easier. It's a user-friendly delight. This app is perfect for anyone who loves audiobooks. The interface is sleek and modern, and the playback controls are super responsive. I also appreciate the cloud integration, which lets me access my books from anywhere. Great work!
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