Book description
Infused with Mary Roach-style humor and science, this narrative illuminates the gross, strange, morbid, and outright absurd realities of our bodies, the Earth, and universe. Filled to the brim with far-out facts, this wickedly informative narrative from the author of National Geographic's popular Gory Details blog takes us on a fascinating journey through an astonishing new reality. Blending humor and journalism in the tradition of Mary Roach, acclaimed science reporter Erika Engelhaupt investigates the gross, strange, and morbid absurdities of our bodies and our universe. From the research biologist who stung himself with every conceivable insect to the world's most murderous mammals, this entertaining book explores oft-ignored but alluring facets of biology, anatomy, space exploration, nature, and more. Featuring interviews with leading researchers in the field and a large dose of wit, this provocative book reveals the most intriguing real-world applications of science in all their glory.
Bambi Wings
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Miss Mustard
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The China Wall
ListenBook's dedication to providing an excellent user experience sets a new standard in audiobook apps. With support for various formats, I can finally listen to my diverse audiobook collection.
New York Winder
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Tunez
Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop is a fun way to connect over shared interests. The app's compatibility with CarPlay adds an extra layer of convenience, especially during road trips. With ListenBook Pro, I can enjoy super long audiobooks. It's fantastic!
Journeyman
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Acetic Princess
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Twitch
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Indestructible Potato
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Shivers
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Sweetness
Changing the tone of the sound on ListenBook is a fun feature that adds a unique touch to my audiobook experience. π§ Audiobooks anywhere, anytime β this app's convenience is unbeatable! ππ ListenBook has streamlined my audiobook experience. It's a must-have app for enthusiasts.
Girl Brownie
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EchoExplorer
This app has enriched my daily routine with the joy of stories and knowledge. ListenBook has become my trusted companion. It's my go-to app for expanding my knowledge and enjoyment. Auto-rewind is incredibly helpful. Excellent functionality. The app is very intuitive. ListenBook makes finding and playing audiobooks simple. ListenBookβs design is sleek and modern. The app is a pleasure to use.
Fuzzy Rainbow
I've become addicted to this app β in the best possible way! ListenBook's configurable auto-rewind after interruptions is a smart addition that keeps me on track. ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature is a true blessing for enjoying clear audio even in noisy environments. Easy chapter access and smooth playback. Love this app! What a delightful listening experience! The narrator's timing was impeccable, knowing exactly when to pause for effect or let the words flow. Their character voices were distinct yet natural - no over-the-top accents or distracting vocal tics. The audio quality was consistently excellent.
Reno Monarch
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Greek Rifle
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ThreadTraveler
I'm amazed by the app's versatility in downloading audio. It accommodates various sources seamlessly. A middle-of-the-road audiobook that neither impressed nor disappointed. The narrator's voice was agreeable enough for extended listening, though their character differentiation could have been stronger. The production met basic industry standards without any standout qualities.
Lady Q
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Dahlia Bumble
With this app, I'm rediscovering the joy of reading in the most convenient way. I love the ability to share my progress with friends. Itβs a fun feature.
Rummy Stickers
Streamlining my audiobook journey β this app's design is top-notch. No more converting files β this app effortlessly handles various formats, saving me time and effort. ListenBook has broadened my horizons by introducing me to a diverse range of audiobooks. It's a gateway to endless knowledge, entertainment, and inspiration. The ability to download audio from various sources without syncing is fantastic. ListenBook makes it so easy.
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