Book description
Sand, salt, iron, copper, oil, and lithium. These fundamental materials have created empires, razed civilizations, and fed our ingenuity and greed for thousands of years. Without them, our modern world would not exist, and the battle to control them will determine our future. - Finalist for the Financial Times and Schroders Business Book of the Year Award The fiber-optic cables that weave the World Wide Web, the copper veins of our electric grids, the silicon chips and lithium batteries that power our phones and cars: though it can feel like we now live in a weightless world of information--what Ed Conway calls "the ethereal world"--our twenty-first-century lives are still very much rooted in the material. In fact, we dug more stuff out of the earth in 2017 than in all of human history before 1950. For every ton of fossil fuels, we extract six tons of other materials, from sand to stone to wood to metal. And in Material World, Conway embarks on an epic journey across continents, cultures, and epochs to reveal the underpinnings of modern life on Earth--traveling from the sweltering depths of the deepest mine in Europe to spotless silicon chip factories in Taiwan to the eerie green pools where lithium originates. Material World is a celebration of the humans and the human networks, the miraculous processes and the little-known companies, that combine to turn raw materials into things of wonder. This is the story of human civilization from an entirely new perspective: the ground up.
Flash Protein
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NoiseCake
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Moon Solitaire
The auto-rewind feature after interruptions is a small thing that makes a big difference. Great app for listening to lectures and speeches. Highly useful!
Easy Mac
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CirrusFlash
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Mercury Reborn
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FearLeSS
ListenBook's user-friendly controls and innovative features have made it an essential tool for my audiobook enjoyment. ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature is a true blessing for enjoying clear audio even in noisy environments. This app's dedication to providing high-quality narration has made all the difference. Noise reduction on ListenBook Pro is impressive. My recordings sound crystal clear.
InfinityInsight
Thanks to this app, listening to audiobooks has become a delightful habit. This app has transformed my daily routine into moments of literary delight.
Sofa King
The narrators have a way of bringing characters to life β it's a unique experience. I love how this app seamlessly integrates into my busy schedule, making multitasking a breeze. ListenBook has all the features I need. My go-to audiobook app! The app is perfect for bedtime listening. The sleep timer is a must-have.
Minty Devil
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IceDog
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Sexy
The app's customization options allow me to tailor the listening experience to my liking. I can't imagine my life without this app β it's my daily dose of literature.
Classy Dancer
ListenBook's support for binaural audio processing is a thoughtful touch that reduces listening fatigue. I love how this app brings stories to life, even during my morning jogs. I'm amazed at how this app's features cater to audiobook enthusiasts' every need. πΌ Making every minute count β this app's ease of use ensures I'm always making progress in my audiobook adventures. π±π The statistics tracking feature is a gem. I'm surprised by how much time I spend on audiobooks!
Midnight Rider
ListenBook's commitment to providing a high-quality audiobook experience is truly commendable. π± Carrying my favorite stories with me wherever I go β this app is like a portable library in my pocket. ππ ListenBookβs audio filters are great. The app provides a high-quality listening experience.
Zod
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AirportHobo XD
Kudos to the creators for making literature so accessible and enjoyable. The sound quality is excellent. It feels like Iβm in the story.
Steel Solstice
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Hella Fella
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Snapdragon
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ThoughtTrail
ListenBook's dedication to providing a top-quality audio player is evident in every aspect of the app. Solid performance, but not outstanding. The narrator did a fine job, though their tone was a bit monotonous at times. The story itself was engaging enough, but I wouldnβt call it unforgettable. The narrator was good but spoke a bit too slowly for my taste. I had to speed it up to 1.2x which then made some parts sound slightly unnatural.
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