Book description
Nicolson crafts a geography of the ancient world and a brilliant exploration of our connections to the past.What is the nature of things?What is justice? How can I be myself?How should we treat each other? Before the Greeks, the idea of the world was dominated by god-kings and their priests. Twenty-five hundred years ago, in a succession of small eastern Mediterranean harbor cities, a few heroic men and women decided to cast off mental subservience and apply their own thinking minds to the conundrums of life. These great innovators shaped the beginnings of western philosophy. Through the questioning voyager Odysseus, Homer explored how we might navigate our way through the world. Heraclitus, in Ephesus, was the first to consider the interrelatedness of things. Xenophanes of Colophon was the first champion of civility. On the Aegean island of Lesbos, the early lyric poets Sappho and Alcaeus asked themselves, "How can I be true to myself?" On Samos, Pythagoras imagined an everlasting soul and took his ideas to Italy, where they flowered again in surprising and radical forms. The award-winning writer Adam Nicolson travels with us through this transforming world and asks what light these ancient thinkers can throw on our deepest preconceptions. Enhanced with maps, photographs, and artwork, How to Be is an expedition into early ideas. Nicolson takes us to the dawn of investigative thought and makes the fundamental questions of the ancient philosophers new again. What are the principles of the physical world? How can we be good in it? And why do we continue to ask these questions? It is an enthralling, exhilarating journey.
Petite Flurry
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Sleek Assassin
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AirportHobo XD
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Roma Kabuki
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Impulse
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Snow Cream
ListenBookβs audio quality is excellent. The app enhances my listening experience. This audiobook performed its function without excelling. The narrator's delivery was straightforward and easy to follow, though lacking in dramatic flair. The recording quality was decent with only occasional minor inconsistencies in volume. An acceptable but forgettable listening experience.
Nutmeg Riot
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StarStrider
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Spoiler
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LuminaLore
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MindfulMingle
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Stallion Patton
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Sleek Assassin
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Gentle Avenger
The best app for audiobooks. Downloading and organizing files is super easy with ListenBook. Perfect for both first-time listeners and audiobook veterans! The narrator's warm, inviting tone made this an incredibly comfortable listening experience. I particularly appreciated how well they handled dialogue - each character felt distinct without being cartoonish. The pacing kept me engaged throughout.
Are Ess Tee
Effortlessly enjoying audiobooks on the go β kudos to this app's functionality. Automated artwork and metadata extraction keeps my audiobook library visually appealing. Noise reduction on ListenBook Pro is a revelation. It enhances the audio quality and makes listening comfortable. The app is so reliable. Iβve never had any issues with it. A functional audiobook. It kept me entertained, but I wasnβt blown away. The narratorβs performance was competent, though some emotional scenes fell a bit flat.
RealmRanger
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Dream Killer
This app has made my daily routines more meaningful and enjoyable. πͺ Juggling tasks while enjoying stories has never been easier β this app's functionality is a multitasking marvel. πΌπ Audiobook immersion without complications β this app's ease of use is commendable. I'm blown away by the silky-smooth playback, even for high-quality formats like FLAC. Top-notch performance! ListenBook is my go-to app for audiobooks. It's like having a personal assistant for my literary adventures.
ThoughtTracer
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CirrusFlash
I'm thrilled that ListenBook offers both basic and advanced features to cater to all types of users. Navigating audiobooks seamlessly β this app's design is top-notch. I'm blown away by the attention to detail in every aspect of this app. Love how I can adjust playback speed and audio volume. ListenBook caters to all my needs.
Chlorine
The adjustable playback speed is a revelation. It's like having a personal audiobook narrator at my pace. The intuitive interface and efficient navigation make this app a pleasure to use every day. The voice boost feature is amazing. It makes every word crystal clear.
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