Book description
Bringing his cosmic perspective to civilization on Earth, Neil deGrasse Tyson, bestselling author of Astrophysics for People in a Hurry, shines new light on the crucial fault lines of our time-war, politics, religion, truth, beauty, gender, race, and tribalism-in a way that stimulates a deeper sense of unity for us all. In a time when our political and cultural perspectives feel more divisive than ever, Tyson provides a much-needed antidote to so much of what divides us, while making a passionate case for the twin engines of enlightenment-a cosmic perspective and the rationality of science.After thinking deeply about how a scientist views the world and about what Earth looks like from space, Tyson has found that terrestrial thoughts change as our brain resets and recalibrates life's priorities, along with the actions we might take in response. As a result, no outlook on culture, society, or civilisation remains untouched.In Starry Messenger, Tyson reveals just how human the enterprise of science is. Far from a cold, unfeeling undertaking, scientific methods, tools, and discoveries have shaped modern civilisation and created the landscape we've built for ourselves on which to live, work, and play. Tyson shows how an infusion of science and rational thinking renders worldviews deeper and more informed than ever before-and exposes unfounded perspectives and unjustified emotions.With crystalline prose and an abundance of evidence, Starry Messenger walks us through the scientific palette that sees and paints the world differently. From lessons on resolving global conflict to reminders of how precious it is to be alive, Tyson reveals, with warmth and eloquence, ten surprising, brilliant, and beautiful truths of human society, informed and enlightened by knowledge of our place in the universe.
AxelRoad
Tone adjustment is a brilliant addition that lets me personalize the narration to my liking. It adds an extra layer of connection to the audiobooks. 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! I don't have strong feelings about this one either way. The narration was competent but forgettable. The story itself was more engaging than the performance.
Tall Honey
Audiobook multitasking made simple – this app's design is a game-changer. Audiobook multitasking simplified – this app's functionality is a triumph. The automatic extraction of artwork and metadata keeps my audiobook library organized and visually appealing. I love how I can adjust the skip intervals. It’s perfect for my listening style.
Nessie Pork
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MuseMaster
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Valley Guardian
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Mr. Peppermint
Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop is such a fun way to spread joy. Automated artwork and metadata retrieval make my audiobook library look organized and visually appealing. I love the ability to import books from my computer. It’s so easy.
Little Drunk Girl
This app's compatibility with different formats ensures that I never miss out on a great audiobook. This app is a game-changer for busy individuals who miss reading.
CyberScribe
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Wildcat Appaloosa
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ThoughtTracer
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Intimidation Station
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ManBreaker
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Forger
The app is well-designed and user-friendly. ListenBook makes listening to audiobooks a joy. The audio quality is excellent, and the interface is intuitive. ListenBook is my go-to app for audiobooks.
MysticMingle
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Sw00sh
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SunnySnap
With this app, every moment is an opportunity to dive into a new story. The compatibility with Apple Watch is a game-changer. Controlling my audiobooks from my wrist is genius.
Roller Girl
Drag and drop downloads are so convenient. No more messing around with complicated steps. ListenBook has transformed how I enjoy audiobooks. The app is a game-changer! ListenBook has redefined how I enjoy audiobooks. It's an essential tool for my literary pursuits. ListenBook has rekindled my passion for learning. I'm exploring new topics every day.
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