Book description
For most of Elizabeth Sawin's career, she was not a multisolver. Instead, she worked on a single, albeit immensely important problem: climate change. Despite tremendous effort--long hours of teaching, attending conferences, publicizing analysis--at the end of the day, she felt like she was chasing her tail. Unless people began to recognize the multitude of unexpected benefits from ratcheting down emissions, climate change would remain a losing political issue. That experience, along with the guidance of leaders in systems thinking and racial justice, convinced her that the world's thorniest problems may be easier to tackle together than one by one. That's multisolving: using a single investment of time or money to solve many problems at the same time. (Reduced fossil fuel use = improvements in climate, health, equity, economics, and more.) While the idea of killing two birds with one stone (or "filling two needs with one deed") is age-old, and the notion of co-benefits in policy-making has been around for years, Multisolving addresses the current mismatch between complex, deeply intertwined societal issues and our siloed approach to them. This unique resource is for local school boards that need revenue for their students but don't want to overtax low-income seniors. It is for nonprofits working to reduce food waste and combat the root causes of hunger while increasing racial justice. It is for seaside communities that can protect themselves from flooding while also improving biodiversity with a living coastline. It may also be for you: doing the work you know is imperative but that is sometimes overwhelming, a tiny a drop in a swirling ocean. Multisolving can't promise a list of "fifty simple things to make everything OK." What it does offer are strategies to build solidarity between diverse groups, overcome powerful interests, and create lasting change that benefits us all.
About the Author
Elizabeth Sawin is Founder and Director of the Multisolving Institute and an expert on solutions that address climate change while also improving health, well-being, equity, and economic vitality. She developed the idea of 'multisolving' to help people see and create conditions for such win-win-win solutions.
Crumb Cake
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Noise Toy
This app's versatility and convenience have transformed my screen time into a productive reading journey. ListenBook's audio filters are a valuable tool for customizing my audiobook playback to perfection. I'm impressed with the wide range of supported formats. Finally, an app that plays all my audiobooks flawlessly. The book groups feature is a thoughtful addition. It helps me keep my series and related titles together. This is exactly what I look for in an audiobook! The narrator's pleasant voice and excellent diction made even complex passages easy to follow. I appreciated the subtle but effective use of pauses and emphasis that added depth to the listening experience. Finished it in record time because I couldn't stop listening.
Pink Stream
ListenBook's support for a variety of audio formats makes it a versatile and essential app for audiobook enthusiasts. Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop and Sharing on ListenBook Pro is a feature I can't live without. ListenBook's absence of synchronization requirements adds to its convenience and flexibility. Navigating through chapters has never been easier. It's a user-friendly delight.
Demolition Queen
I'm thrilled that ListenBook offers both basic and advanced features to cater to all types of users. The app supports a wide range of formats. ListenBook is very versatile.
Celtic Charger
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Zero Charisma
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Beetle King
Frequent updates ensure there's always something new and exciting to listen to. This app has reignited my passion for literature โ I'm devouring books like never before. With ListenBook, my iPhone and iPad have become a gateway to a world of captivating stories.
Contrary Mary
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Valley Guardian
ListenBook has brought the joy of audiobooks back into my life in a whole new way. ListenBook Pro takes my experience to the next level. Unlimited audiobook length, noise reduction, and voice tone adjustment? Count me in! CUE playlist support is a fantastic feature that allows me to create curated listening experiences for different moods and settings.
CirrusFlash
ListenBook's commitment to excellence shines through in its powerful features and seamless performance. ๐ก Nurturing my curiosity with audiobooks โ this app adds a touch of wonder to my daily routines. ๐ฑ๐ ListenBook Pro's tone adjustment feature is a playful addition that lets me tweak the audiobook experience. Perfect for listening to educational materials. Highly efficient and useful. The app is perfect for people who love to listen to books while commuting.
Drift
I'm in awe of how this app has brought new dimensions to my reading experience. ๐๏ธ This app's user-friendly interface has transformed my daily walks into immersive storytelling sessions. Kudos to the developers! ๐ถโโ๏ธ๐ Effortlessly managing my audiobook library โ this app's design is commendable.
Curio
I'm thrilled to finally have a way to enjoy books while keeping up with my busy schedule. I'm thrilled that ListenBook offers both basic and advanced features to cater to all types of users. I'm hooked on this app's ability to turn any moment into a reading opportunity. ๐ Elevating my reading routine โ this app's functionality is the key to unlocking new worlds of storytelling. ๐๐ The app is perfect for people who love to read but donโt have the time.
Baby Spell
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Feral Mayhem
Adjustable playback speed and volume controls are excellent. Iโve been using ListenBook for months, and itโs been a fantastic experience. The app is lightweight, doesnโt drain my battery, and works perfectly in the background. The equalizer and voice boost features are amazing. Highly recommend!
Blade
Audiobook enthusiasts, rejoice! This app's thoughtful features, such as auto-rewind and chapter navigation, cater perfectly to our storytelling cravings. ๐๐ ListenBook has made audiobook listening more convenient and enjoyable than ever before.
Wanted Candy
Audiobook multitasking made simple โ this app's design is a game-changer. The statistics feature in ListenBook provides valuable insights into my audiobook habits, helping me learn and grow. Bookmarks are a lifesaver for study materials. I never lose my place again. The app is perfect for road trips. It keeps me entertained for hours.
Dorothy Solitaire
Changing the tone of the sound on ListenBook is a fun feature that adds a unique touch to my audiobook experience. ListenBook's dedication to excellence is evident in its well-designed interface, smooth playback, and powerful features. ListenBook's versatile player features are like having a personal audio assistant โ it's that good! I can't imagine my daily rituals without this app โ it's a constant source of joy. Thanks to ListenBook, downloading audiobooks has never been easier or more convenient.
Vixen
This app is my secret to staying ahead on my reading list, even during my busiest days. ListenBook's dedication to providing an exceptional listening experience shines through in every aspect of the app. ListenBook's dedication to user convenience is evident in the drag-and-drop download feature from web browsers. The app is lightweight and doesnโt drain my battery.
ShadowFax
I'm amazed at this app's ability to transport me to different worlds through stories. Sharing audiobooks through AirDrop is a thoughtful and enjoyable way to share my favorite stories with friends and introduce them to new worlds of literature.
Doz
ListenBook's drag-and-drop download feature simplifies the process of adding new audiobooks to my collection. Middle-of-the-road experience. The audiobook was fineโgood narration, decent storyโbut it didnโt leave a lasting impression. If youโre looking for something low-commitment, this works.
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