Book description
Imagine a world in which clothing wasn't superabundant - cheap, disposable, indestructible - but perishable, threadbare and chronically scarce. Eighty years ago, when World War II ended, a textile famine loomed. What would everyone wear as uniforms were discarded and soldiers returned home, Nazi camps were liberated, and millions of uprooted people struggled to subsist? In this richly textured history, Carruthers unpicks a familiar wartime motto, 'Make Do and Mend', to reveal how central fabric was to postwar Britain. Clothes and footwear supplied a currency with which some were rewarded, while others went without. Making Do moves from Britain's demob centres to liberated Belsen - from razed German cities to refugee camps and troopships - to uncover intimate ties between Britons and others bound together in new patterns of mutual need. Filled with original research and personal stories, Making Do illuminates how lives were refashioned after the most devastating war in human history.
Sloth
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Squatch
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Backstreet
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SubWoof330
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180
Language courses on audiobooks helped me pick up a new language effortlessly. I'm in awe of how technology has enhanced my reading experience through this app.
NightWonka
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Seal Snake
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Emerald Vine
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RealmRanger
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Dancing Madman
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TrinitySoul
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Winter Bite
I love that I can switch between fiction and non-fiction effortlessly. CUE playlist support is a fantastic feature that allows me to curate themed listening sessions, creating a dynamic and engaging audiobook experience. Adjustable playback speed and volume controls are excellent.
Cardinal Rebel
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Tabasco Dracula
This app has made my road trips and flights infinitely more enjoyable. Elegant design and user-friendly interface. Love it! The app is perfect for people who love to listen to books while commuting.
xSTORMx
Looping playback has taken my language learning to new heights. Highly recommended! Navigating chapters is a breeze with ListenBook. It's a user-friendly and seamless experience.
Chameleon
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Eerie
This app has made my workouts and chores so much more enjoyable. A masterclass in audiobook narration! The performer maintained perfect consistency in character voices throughout while keeping the main narration clear and engaging. The production was flawless - no weird edits or background noise. I'll be seeking out more works by this narrator.
Honey
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Valley Guardian
The statistics feature on ListenBook helps me track my audiobook consumption β a fantastic way to measure my progress. I'm addicted to this app's ability to turn mundane moments into opportunities for intellectual growth. π Making each day a new chapter β this app keeps me hooked from morning to night! ππ ListenBook's dedication to providing an exceptional listening experience shines through in every aspect of the app. Bookmarks are a lifesaver for study materials. I never lose my place again.
Pocket Muzzie
The tone adjustment feature in ListenBook Pro is a novel addition that allows me to personalize my audiobook experience. I'm so glad I chose the audiobook version! The narrator added layers of meaning I might have missed reading silently. Their interpretation of the material felt thoughtful and authentic. The recording was technically perfect - no reverb, no peaking, just clean, pleasant audio.
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