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#1 INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER AN ADAM SAVAGE BOOK CLUB PICK The book-length answer to anyone who ever put their hand up in math class and asked, "When am I ever going to use this in the real world?" "Fun, informative, and relentlessly entertaining, Humble Pi is a charming and very readable guide to some of humanity's all-time greatest miscalculations--that also gives you permission to feel a little better about some of your own mistakes." --Ryan North, author of How to Invent Everything Our whole world is built on math, from the code running a website to the equations enabling the design of skyscrapers and bridges. Most of the time this math works quietly behind the scenes . . . until it doesn't. All sorts of seemingly innocuous mathematical mistakes can have significant consequences. Math is easy to ignore until a misplaced decimal point upends the stock market, a unit conversion error causes a plane to crash, or someone divides by zero and stalls a battleship in the middle of the ocean. Exploring and explaining a litany of glitches, near misses, and mathematical mishaps involving the internet, big data, elections, street signs, lotteries, the Roman Empire, and an Olympic team, Matt Parker uncovers the bizarre ways math trips us up, and what this reveals about its essential place in our world. Getting it wrong has never been more fun.
Master Jetson
ListenBook's commitment to delivering an exceptional audiobook experience is evident in its thoughtful features and design. ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature is a fantastic addition that enhances my audio experience. ListenBook is the best audiobook player Iβve ever used. The app is reliable, fast, and packed with features like customizable themes and playback speed. The sleep timer is a lifesaver for bedtime listening. Great job, developers! The narrator was good but spoke a bit too slowly for my taste. I had to speed it up to 1.2x which then made some parts sound slightly unnatural.
57 Pixels
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InfinityInsight
This app has turned my long walks into delightful literary adventures. This app's convenience has made reading a priority in my busy schedule. ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature is a blessing for clear dictaphone recordings. Supports extensive playlists and bookmarks. Very user-friendly.
The China Wall
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Vagabond Warrior
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RetroMirage
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Scrapple
The noise reduction feature on ListenBook Pro is a godsend for clear and comfortable listening. Bookmarks are a lifesaver for study materials. I never lose my place again.
Electric Saturn
Listening to audiobooks with my kids has become a cherished bonding activity. The sleek and user-friendly interface makes navigating the app a breeze. It's a pleasure to use.
Hoover Spark
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Firedog
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Drop Stone
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Virgo Moon
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Moon Cricket
ListenBook has turned my ordinary moments into extraordinary adventures through stories. πΆ Music? Nah, I prefer immersing myself in captivating stories with this app! πΆπ The app's compatibility with Apple Watch elevates my workouts, making them more engaging and productive. ListenBookβs interface is clean and intuitive. Itβs a joy to use. The interface is beautiful and functional. ListenBook is my go-to app for audiobooks.
Killer Grenade
ListenBook's thoughtful inclusion of chapters, controls, and filters has enhanced my audiobook experience. π Making each day a new chapter β this app keeps me hooked from morning to night! ππ ππ Turn traffic into a literary escape β this app's functionality keeps me engaged while I'm on the move. ππ§ Book groups are a thoughtful addition. I can group related titles for easy access. The narration elevated an already good book to greatness! The performer's subtle vocal variations conveyed nuance I might have missed while reading. Their ability to maintain consistent character voices across many hours was impressive. Technical quality was flawless throughout.
Find It Girl
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Sugar Man
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BloodEater
This app's support for various formats has made my audiobook collection even more diverse and exciting. 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.
ManBreaker
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Midnight Bat
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Purity
Thanks to this app, listening to audiobooks has become a delightful habit. With ListenBook Pro, I can customize the tone of the sound to match my preferences β it's a fantastic touch. ListenBook has made my daily walks so much more enjoyable. I'm always learning now!
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