Book description
"One of the Best Books of the 21st Century."--The GuardianNo writer has better understood the mix of fear and possibility, peril and exuberance that's marked this new millennium.--Bill McKibben An elegant reminder that activist victories are easily forgotten, and that they often come in extremely unexpected, roundabout ways.--The New Yorker A book as powerful and influential as Rebecca Solnit's Men Explain Things to Me, her Hope in the Dark was written to counter the despair of radicals at a moment when they were focused on their losses and had turned their back to the victories behind them--and the unimaginable changes soon to come. In it, she makes a radical case for hope as a commitment to act in a world whose future remains uncertain and unknowable. Drawing on her decades of activism and a wide reading of environmental, cultural, and political history, Solnit argued that radicals have a long, neglected history of transformative victories, that the positive consequences of our acts are not always immediately seen, directly knowable, or even measurable, and that pessimism and despair rest on an unwarranted confidence about what is going to happen next. Now, with a moving new introduction explaining how the book came about and a new afterword that helps teach us how to hope and act in our unnerving world, she brings a new illumination to the darkness of 2016 in an unforgettable new edition of this classic book. Writer, historian, and activist Rebecca Solnit is the author of eighteen or so books on feminism, western and indigenous history, popular power, social change and insurrection, wandering and walking, hope and disaster, including the books Men Explain Things to Me and Hope in the Dark, both also with Haymarket; a trilogy of atlases of American cities; The Faraway Nearby; A Paradise Built in Hell: The Extraordinary Communities that Arise in Disaster; A Field Guide to Getting Lost; Wanderlust: A History of Walking; and River of Shadows, Eadweard Muybridge and the Technological Wild West (for which she received a Guggenheim, the National Book Critics Circle Award in criticism, and the Lannan Literary Award). A product of the California public education system from kindergarten to graduate school, she is a columnist at Harper's and a regular contributor to the Guardian.
WeldMaster
ListenBook's compatibility with CarPlay and Apple Watch integration ensures that I can enjoy my audiobooks wherever I am. ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature has made my dictaphone recordings much more comfortable to listen to. Sharing audiobooks with friends is a thoughtful gesture that ListenBook makes seamless.
Apex
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ByteBard
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Wild Hair
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Liquid Science
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Unleashed
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RawSkills
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Fuzzy Claws
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TulipCake
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Neophyte Believer
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Reed Lady
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Killer Grenade
ListenBook has become an integral part of my daily routine. Its compatibility with Apple Watch and CarPlay makes it the ultimate companion for various activities. ListenBook has streamlined my audiobook experience. It's a must-have app for enthusiasts. Looping playback is a game-changer for my study sessions. I can focus on challenging content. Binaural audio processing reduces listening fatigue. Fantastic feature!
Deano
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Terror Master
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VenusLion
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Sassy Muffin
ListenBook's dedication to delivering top-notch audio quality is evident in every detail. ListenBook Pro's noise reduction is a lifesaver. I can hear clearly even in noisy environments. Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop is a fun way to introduce them to captivating stories. The app's support for multiple formats is flawless. Very satisfied. Supports all my playlists and bookmarks perfectly. Very convenient.
Zorkle Sporkle
This app has made my workouts and chores so much more enjoyable. With ListenBook, I can enjoy my own audio content with unparalleled ease and comfort. ListenBook's support for CarPlay and Apple Watch integration has elevated my listening experience. Book groups are a thoughtful addition. I can group related titles for easy access.
Dallas Foxface
Audiobooks have made my morning routine something to look forward to. The statistics feature is a fantastic addition β knowing how much time I spend on audiobooks is eye-opening, and ListenBook makes tracking it a breeze. Noise reduction is magic. I can finally enjoy dictaphone recordings without discomfort. I'm blown away by the app's performance. It's fast, reliable, and tailored for audiobook lovers. I love the auto-rewind feature. Itβs great for when I zone out.
Nice Gnome
ListenBook's compatibility with various audio formats is impressive. From MP3 to FLAC, it handles them all flawlessly. The auto-rewind feature is a small detail that has a big impact on my listening experience. I love it! Downloading audiobooks over WiFi is super easy. Saves time.
Dancing Madman
The app's recommendations are surprisingly accurate β it's like they know my taste perfectly! ποΈ Grocery shopping has taken an exciting turn β I'm on a mission to explore new worlds through audiobooks! ππ ListenBook's loop and shuffle playback options are essential for my audiobook enjoyment and study. Navigating through chapters is a breeze. It's like the app knows what I need. This audiobook spoiled me for others! The narrator's professional delivery set a high bar - perfect diction, ideal pacing, and emotional authenticity. The recording quality was equally impressive with no distracting artifacts. I finished it far too quickly because I couldn't stop listening.
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