Book description
The award-winning New York Times bestseller about the extraordinary things that can happen when we harness the power of both the brain and the heart Growing up in the high desert of California, Jim Doty was poor, with an alcoholic father and a mother chronically depressed and paralyzed by a stroke. Today he is the director of the Center for Compassion and Altruism Research and Education (CCARE) at Stanford University, of which the Dalai Lama is a founding benefactor. But back then his life was at a dead end until at twelve he wandered into a magic shop looking for a plastic thumb. Instead he met Ruth, a woman who taught him a series of exercises to ease his own suffering and manifest his greatest desires. Her final mandate was that he keep his heart open and teach these techniques to others. She gave him his first glimpse of the unique relationship between the brain and the heart. Doty would go on to put Ruth's practices to work with extraordinary results--power and wealth that he could only imagine as a twelve-year-old, riding his orange Sting-Ray bike. But he neglects Ruth's most important lesson, to keep his heart open, with disastrous results--until he has the opportunity to make a spectacular charitable contribution that will virtually ruin him. Part memoir, part science, part inspiration, and part practical instruction, Into the Magic Shop shows us how we can fundamentally change our lives by first changing our brains and our hearts.
Frosty Sunshine
I'm amazed at how this app's narrators bring characters and stories to life. I love that ListenBook supports a wide range of formats, making my library diverse. This app has become my go-to for audiobooks, adding a layer of convenience and enjoyment to my days. ListenBook Pro takes my experience to the next level. Unlimited audiobook length, noise reduction, and voice tone adjustment? Count me in! Library organization and book groups make managing my audiobook collection a breeze.
West Warrior
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StarZen
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Sleepwalker
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Winter Bite
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Keystone
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Bat Magenta
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InfinityInsight
ListenBook has rekindled my love for learning, one audio experience at a time. My audiobook collection has never been more organized. Library management is a breeze. The app's integration with CarPlay enhances my road trips with immersive audiobook journeys.
Eerie Mizzen
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Delirious Supernova
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Venom Petunia
Unwinding with a good audiobook has become my favorite self-care ritual. The app is very easy to use. ListenBook makes managing my audiobook library simple. The app is so easy to use. I was up and running in minutes.
High Kingdom Warrior
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RiddleRover
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Teeder
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Gold Bentley
The noise reduction feature on ListenBook Pro is a godsend for clear and comfortable listening. ๐ง Satiate your reading cravings while managing household affairs โ this app has it all! ๐๐ผ With its powerful audio downloading features, I can have my favorite audiobooks ready to go, anytime and anywhere.
High-Fructose
I love that I can download content directly from the internet within the ListenBook app โ so handy! I love that ListenBook offers both basic and advanced features, catering to all types of users. ListenBook has become my constant companion, filling my days with captivating narratives. Adjusting the tone of the voice is an innovative feature that allows for a personalized listening experience. This was a competent audiobook production with no major flaws. The narrator's voice was pleasant enough and the audio quality was acceptable, though not exceptional. While the performance didn't particularly stand out, it served its purpose adequately for my daily commute.
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