Book description
In 1982, at the age of just twenty-three and halfway through her architecture studies, Elspeth Beard left her family and friends in London and set off on a 35,000-mile solo adventure around the world on her 1974 BMW R60/6.Reeling from a recent breakup and with only limited savings from her pub job, a tent, a few clothes and some tools, all packed on the back of her bike, she was determined to prove herself. She had ridden bikes since her teens and was well travelled. But nothing could prepare her for what lay ahead.When she returned to London nearly two and a half years later she was stones lighter and decades wiser. She'd ridden through unforgiving landscapes and countries ravaged by war, witnessed civil uprisings that forced her to fake documents, and fended off sexual attacks, biker gangs and corrupt police convinced she was trafficking drugs. She'd survived life-threatening illnesses, personal loss and brutal accidents that had left permanent scars and a black hole in her memory. And she'd fallen in love with two very different men.In an age before email, the internet, mobile phones, satnavs and, in some parts of the world, readily available and reliable maps, Elspeth achieved something that would still seem remarkable today. Told with honesty and wit, this is the extraordinary and moving story of a unique and life-changing adventure.
Gullyway
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Mud Eye
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Kimono Goddess
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Bliss
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Blood Taker
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Tangerine
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Diamond Gamer
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Ice
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Sir Squire
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Indigo Red
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Thunder Nut
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Swerve
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Vagabond Warrior
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QuantumQuipper
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LerveDr
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Lope Lope
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Microwave Chardonnay
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Elder Pogue
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Vortex
ListenBook's focus on quality and user experience has made it my go-to app for audiobooks and educational content. ListenBook's features make it the ultimate audio companion for any audiobook enthusiast. ListenBook's audio filters and controls have turned my listening into a personalized experience. With this app, I've rediscovered the joy of reading through my ears, making every moment more valuable. ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature is a true savior for immersive listening, even in busy surroundings.
DreadSherX
The diverse range of narrators adds a new layer of depth to each story. The convenience of downloading audiobooks for offline listening is a game-changer. Chapters, configurable auto-rewind, and bookmarks on ListenBook keep me in control of my content. Noise reduction on ListenBook Pro is impressive. It's like getting a clear, immersive listening experience. The quick access to chapters and controls makes the app a joy to use. I'm always in control.
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