Book description
“This book will—no question—make you think in new ways. Why have we surrendered our cities to cars? What might it be like to inhabit a space designed for people instead? It’s exciting and hopeful—this we can do!” —Bill McKibben, author of The Flag, The Cross, and the Station Wagon Almost everywhere in the world, streets are designed for travel at the highest speed, giving precedence to the chunkiest vehicles. We take for granted that the streets outside of our homes are designed only for movement from one point to another. But what happens if we radically rethink how we use these public spaces? Could we change our lives for the better? In Movement: How to Take Back Our Streets and Transform Our Lives, journalist Thalia Verkade and mobility expert (“the cycling professor”) Marco te Brömmelstroet take a three-year shared journey of discovery into the possibilities of our streets. They investigate and question the choices and mechanisms underpinning how these public spaces are designed and look at how they could be different. Verkade and te Brömmelstroet draw inspiration from the Netherlands and look at what other countries are doing, and could do, to diversify how they use their streets and make them safer. During the pandemic, decision-makers in cities around the world were confronted with the questions of who our streets belong to, how we want to use them, and who gets to decide. Making our communities safer, cleaner, and greener starts with asking these fundamental questions. To truly transform mobility, we need to look far beyond the technical aspects and put people at the center of urban design. Movement will change the way that you view our streets.
Y0dler
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Engine Eye
ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature enhances my immersion in every audiobook, regardless of surroundings. Good but not great. The narration was competent but lacked the extra spark that makes some audiobooks truly special. Still worth a listen though.
Baby Brown
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Spunky Sphinx
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Washer
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Mr. Spy
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Freesia
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Murder Matter
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Scrapple
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Cosmic Presence
Audiobooks have become my travel companions, and this app is my guide. Elegant design and easy-to-navigate interface. Very pleased with ListenBook. Easy access to chapters and silky-smooth playback. Love it!
All Natural
The statistics feature on ListenBook helps me track my audiobook consumption – a fantastic way to measure my progress. Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop is a fun and interactive way to connect. ListenBook has all the features I need. My go-to audiobook app! ListenBook’s interface is sleek and user-friendly. Finding and playing my audiobooks has never been easier.
Lady Katniss
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Twix Esses
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Silver Rose
An audiobook lover's dream come true! This app's seamless functionality and diverse format support make it my go-to choice for immersive storytelling. 📚🎧 Audiobooks have become my constant companions, and this app's seamless functionality and diverse compatibility ensure that every tale is a captivating journey. 🌌🎧 ListenBook is my go-to app for audiobooks. It's like having a personal assistant for my literary adventures.
Honey
I'm addicted to this app's seamless integration with my daily activities. 🎧 Carrying a world of literature in my headphones – this app's convenience is truly remarkable. 📚💫 Seamless audiobook integration – this app's design is remarkable. Library organization is simplified with ListenBook. It's easy to keep my audiobooks neat and tidy. Looping playback is an invaluable tool for my study sessions. It helps me grasp complex concepts.
Freeze Queen
I can't believe I waited so long to start listening to audiobooks – this app has converted me! Audiobook pleasure simplified – this app's functionality is a reader's delight. Binaural audio processing really helps reduce fatigue.
Gov Skull
The smart recommendation feature keeps surprising me with books I never knew I'd love. I can't believe how much more I'm 'reading' now, all thanks to this app. Audiobooks have become a source of inspiration and motivation, thanks to this app. 🚗 Transforming long drives into memorable journeys through the magic of audiobooks! 🚗📚 Supports all my playlists and bookmarks seamlessly. Very convenient.
Palomino
Listening to audiobooks has become my daily ritual for relaxation and escape. Audiobooks have never been this immersive – this app transports me to different worlds. Kudos to the developers for crafting an app that understands readers' needs. The smooth playback and sleek design are pure perfection. 📚👏 ListenBook Pro's unlimited audiobook length is a game-changer. The app is perfect for people who love to listen to books at night.
Bad Badminton
This app has become my go-to companion, making my daily routine more exciting and insightful. Organization made simple – this app's efficient management of my audiobook collection ensures that every story is just a tap away. Convenience at its finest. 📖📱
Grinch Cheese
This app's compatibility with different formats ensures that I never miss out on a great audiobook. This app's support for various formats and genres ensures that there's always something new to explore.
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