Book description
A beautiful, lyrical exploration of the places where nature is flourishing in our absence [Flyn] captures the dread, sadness, and wonder of beholding the results of humanity's destructive impulse, and she arrives at a new appreciation of life, 'all the stranger and more valuable for its resilence.' --The New Yorker Some of the only truly feral cattle in the world wander a long-abandoned island off the northernmost tip of Scotland. A variety of wildlife not seen in many lifetimes has rebounded on the irradiated grounds of Chernobyl. A lush forest supports thousands of species that are extinct or endangered everywhere else on earth in the Korean peninsula's narrow DMZ. Cal Flyn, an investigative journalist, exceptional nature writer, and promising new literary voice visits the eeriest and most desolate places on Earth that due to war, disaster, disease, or economic decay, have been abandoned by humans. What she finds every time is an island of teeming new life: nature has rushed in to fill the void faster and more thoroughly than even the most hopeful projections of scientists. Islands of Abandonment is a tour through these new ecosystems, in all their glory, as sites of unexpected environmental significance, where the natural world has reasserted its wild power and promise. And while it doesn't let us off the hook for addressing environmental degradation and climate change, it is a case that hope is far from lost, and it is ultimately a story of redemption: the most polluted spots on Earth can be rehabilitated through ecological processes and, in fact, they already are.
Pocket Mazda
ListenBook's user-friendly interface and intuitive controls make it a joy to navigate through my audiobooks. Iβm blown away by how feature-rich ListenBook is. From the customizable themes to the car mode, everything is designed with the user in mind. The app works flawlessly, and Iβve had zero issues with crashes or bugs. Highly recommend!
High Deck
The statistics feature in ListenBook is a valuable tool for monitoring and optimizing my audiobook consumption. Noise reduction on ListenBook Pro is a revelation. It enhances the audio quality and makes listening comfortable.
Easy Street
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Roadspike
ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature is a blessing for enjoying clear audio in any environment. ListenBook's support for playlists in CUE format is a thoughtful touch I appreciate. This app's convenience has transformed my screen time into meaningful reading sessions. The statistics tracking feature is eye-opening. I never realized how much time I spend on audiobooks until now!
Lounge Master
I love the auto-rewind feature after interruptions. No more searching for where I left off! is a breeze with ListenBook. It's convenient and reliable. Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop is a fun way to introduce them to captivating stories. ListenBook has completely changed how I enjoy audiobooks. The app is packed with features like customizable skip intervals, playback speed, and sleep timers. The interface is clean and easy to navigate. Five stars!
Eerie
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White Swan
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Apex
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B@d B0y
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Armed Hawk
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Divine Quasar
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Crash Test
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Black Fantastic
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Journeyman
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General Finish
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Upper D3ckR
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Desert Haze
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Overrun
ListenBook has made my audiobook journey effortless, turning every moment into an escape. The app's compatibility with CarPlay adds an extra layer of convenience, especially during road trips.
Whipsaw
I've never experienced such silky-smooth playback even with high-quality FLAC files. Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop is a wonderful way to spread the love of literature.
InsightfulInk
Audiobook excellence simplified β this app's functionality is a true delight. Adjusting the tone of the voice is so innovative. It's like personalizing the narration. I'm impressed with the wide range of supported formats. Finally, an app that plays all my audiobooks flawlessly.
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