Book description
*A NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW EDITOR'S CHOICE* "An impassioned, informative love letter to Iceland." --New York Times Book Review "This compelling and highly readable book offers a thought-provoking examination of nature of belief itself" --Bookpage, starred review In exploring how Icelanders interact with nature--and their idea that elves live among us--Nancy Marie Brown shows us how altering our perceptions of the environment can be a crucial first step toward saving it. Icelanders believe in elves. Why does that make you laugh?, asks Nancy Marie Brown, in this wonderfully quirky exploration of our interaction with nature. Looking for answers in history, science, religion, and art--from ancient times to today--Brown finds that each discipline defines what is real and unreal, natural and supernatural, demonstrated and theoretical, alive and inert. Each has its own way of perceiving and valuing the world around us. And each discipline defines what an Icelander might call an elf. Illuminated by her own encounters with Iceland's Otherworld--in ancient lava fields, on a holy mountain, beside a glacier or an erupting volcano, crossing the cold desert at the island's heart on horseback--Looking for the Hidden Folk offers an intimate conversation about how we look at and find value in nature. It reveals how the words we use and the stories we tell shape the world we see. It argues that our beliefs about the Earth will preserve--or destroy it. Scientists name our time the Anthropocene: the Human Age. Climate change will lead to the mass extinction of numerous animal species unless we humans change our course. Iceland suggests a different way of thinking about the Earth, one that offers hope. Icelanders believe in elves-- and you should, too.
Midas
ListenBook's compatibility with CarPlay and Apple Watch makes it a versatile companion for my daily activities. ListenBook's integration with CarPlay and Apple Watch adds a new level of convenience to my audiobook journey. This was my first audiobook in this genre and I'm hooked! The performance brought the story to life in a way reading never could. Already downloaded another by the same narrator.
Daffy Neo
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LocKz
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Mother Night
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Overrun
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Cabbie
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Fast FLAK
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Dove Dolce
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Bad Bond
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Subzero Taffy
The 'Continue Listening' feature ensures I never lose my place, no matter where I am. The convenience of switching between devices without losing my place is a lifesaver. Listening to audiobooks has become my guilt-free indulgence, and I love it. ListenBook's detailed statistics feature helps me keep track of my listening habits. It's amazing to see how much I've learned from all those audiobooks! Navigating chapters is a breeze with ListenBook. It's a user-friendly and seamless experience.
Cool Iris
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Thrasher
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Criss Cross
Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop and Sharing on ListenBook Pro is a brilliant way to connect. Chapters, configurable auto-rewind, and bookmarks on ListenBook keep me in control of my content. This app is a game-changer for busy individuals who miss reading. π₯ Elevating my reading routine to new heights β this app is a real page-turner! ππ ListenBook is the ultimate audiobook player. The app supports all formats, and the import process is seamless. I love the playback history featureβitβs so easy to revisit my favorite parts. Highly recommend this app!
Blizzard Vixen
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Moon Cricket
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Patton Digger
Effortlessly enjoying audiobook journeys β this app's ease of use is a winner. Automated artwork and metadata extraction keeps my audiobook library visually appealing. ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature has made my recordings sound clearer than ever. Adjustable playback speed and volume controls are excellent.
ByteBard
Effortlessly enjoying audiobooks on the go β kudos to this app's functionality. The app's performance is nothing short of impressive β smooth, responsive, and designed with audiobook lovers in mind.
Lounge Master
I've fallen in love with genres I never thought I'd explore, all thanks to this app. The intuitive interface and efficient navigation make this app a pleasure to use every day. The ability to play various audio formats without conversion is very convenient. ListenBook is a great app.
VileHero
π Accessing my favorite authors and genres is a breeze with this app's user-friendly functionality. π±π§ Organization made simple β this app's efficient management of my audiobook collection ensures that every story is just a tap away. Convenience at its finest. ππ± The statistics tracking feature is a gem. I'm surprised by how much time I spend on audiobooks! ListenBookβs interface is beautiful and functional. Itβs my favorite app for audiobooks. 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.
Spunky Sphinx
An audiobook lover's dream come true. So many options, I'm in heaven! πββοΈπ Combining fitness and fiction β this app keeps me motivated during workouts with its engaging stories! πββοΈπ π§ Navigating through narratives has never been simpler β this app's functionality enhances my audiobook journey. ππ« Effortless audiobook management β this app's usability is a triumph. Love how I can adjust playback speed and audio volume. ListenBook caters to all my needs.
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