Book description
On December 15, 1868, Carl Friedrich Philipp von Martius (1794-1868), Professor of Botany at the University of Munich and director of the Royal Botanic Garden, was carried to his grave in a coffin covered with fresh palm leaves. The fronds were a reference to his groundbreaking Natural History of Palms: a work in three volumes, published between 1823 and 1853. This encyclopedic treasury of 240 exquisite chromolithographic illustrations was based on von Martius's expeditions through Brazil and Peru. From 1817 to 1820, he traveled over 2,250 km (1,400 miles) through the Amazon basin to investigate natural history and native tribes with zoologist Johann Baptist von Spix. The result was an unrivaled catalogue of all known genera of the palm family, outlining the modern classification of palms, describing all the palms of Brazil, and producing the first maps of palm biogeography. Von Martius's folio is unusual in its inclusion of cross-sectioned diagrams, conveying the architecture of these mighty trees, which central Europeans would have found hard to imagine accurately. Equally remarkable are the color landscapes showing various palms--often standing alone in simple and elegant beauty.
Disco Potato
ListenBook's audio filters are a valuable tool for customizing my audiobook playback to perfection. Perfect narration for this genre! The voice actor’s tone matched the atmosphere of the book, enhancing the overall experience. No complaints—just a smooth, enjoyable listen from beginning to end.
Elder Pogue
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Emerald Goddess
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Sleepwalker
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Lady Katniss
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Twinkle
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Pinup Diva
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Sandbox
Listening to audiobooks with my kids has become a cherished bonding activity. Automated artwork and metadata retrieval make my audiobook library look organized and polished.
BlacKitten
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High Kingdom Warrior
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Pink Hopper
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Suicide Crusher
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NightDream
Automatic metadata extraction is a time-saver. My library is finally well-organized. Love the download options. ListenBook gives me so many ways to get my audiobooks onto my device.
Hex Panther
Audiobook immersion simplified – this app's ease of use is a true asset. The app is perfect for people who love to read but don’t have the time. I’d listen to this narrator read anything! Their voice was so expressive and fitting for the material. The story itself was great, but the narration took it to the next level. Definitely a 5-star experience.
White Dragon
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Crazy Rox
ListenBook has made my daily activities more interesting and meaningful – I'm hooked! ListenBook's compatibility with CarPlay is a major convenience during road trips. Adjusting playback speed has given me greater control over my audiobook experience. I can optimize my learning and enjoyment by customizing the pacing.
East Army
Automatic metadata extraction keeps my library organized. It's a time-saver! ListenBook has become an essential part of my daily routine. It's like my personal audiobook oasis. ListenBook has rekindled my passion for learning. I'm exploring new topics every day.
Mental Prophet
This app has become my go-to for audiobooks, adding a layer of convenience and enjoyment to my days. ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature enhances my immersion in every audiobook, regardless of surroundings. No more fussing with synchronization – this app just gets it done! The audio filters make a noticeable difference. ListenBook provides an excellent listening experience. The equalizer is a great addition. It really enhances the audio quality.
Mint Ness
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Roadblock
ListenBook's support for various audio formats makes it a versatile app for all kinds of audiobook enthusiasts. I'm amazed at how this app has made my daily routines more enjoyable and intellectually stimulating.
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