Book description
For thousands of years, humans have been the architects of the natural world. Our activities have permanently altered the environment - for good and for bad. In Nature's Ghosts, award-winning journalist Sophie Yeo examines how the planet would have looked before humans scrubbed away its diversity: from landscapes carved out by megafauna to the primeval forests that emerged following the last Ice Age, and from the eagle-haunted skies of the Dark Ages to the flower-decked farms of more recent centuries. Uncovering the stories of the people who have helped to shape the landscape, she seeks out their footprints even where it seems there are none to be found. And she explores the timeworn knowledge that can help to fix our broken relationship with the earth. Along the way, Sophie encounters the environmental detectives - archaeological, cultural and ecological - reconstructing, in stunning detail, the landscapes we have lost. Today, the natural world is more vulnerable than ever; the footprints of humanity heavier than they have ever been. But, as this urgent book argues, from the ghosts of the past, we may learn how to build a more wild and ancient future.
Mad Irishman
This app's ease of use has made my long drives educational and enjoyable. 🚶♂️🌟 Staying entertained during leisurely walks – audiobooks make outdoor time delightful! 🚶♂️🎧 💡 The future of audiobook listening is here – this app's sleek functionality redefines how we enjoy our favorite stories. 🎧🔮 📱 An app that respects my time and delivers on functionality – audiobook listening has never been this effortless. 📖🔗 I’m so impressed with ListenBook. The app is reliable, fast, and packed with features like customizable themes and playback speed. The sleep timer is a lifesaver for bedtime listening. Highly recommend this app!
Zero Corn
ListenBook's intuitive controls and beautiful layout make my audiobook experience a delightful one. Thanks to this app, I can enjoy the world of literature without missing a beat in my fast-paced life. With this app, I've turned my everyday moments into meaningful opportunities for growth and learning. ListenBook has made audiobook listening more convenient and enjoyable than ever before.
Mum Mary
📱 Audiobooks at my fingertips – this app's ease of use is a booklover's dream come true! 📚🔥 Audiobook lovers, rejoice! This app's functionality is a game-changer. Seamlessly switch between formats and enjoy a hassle-free reading experience. 📱🎧 Adjustable playback speed is a fantastic feature. It allows me to customize my listening experience. Supports artwork and metadata perfectly. My library looks great!
Twisty Dew
🧘♀️☕ Unwinding with a cup of tea and a captivating audiobook – relaxation meets intellectual stimulation. 🍵📖 ListenBook's tone adjustment feature in the Pro version is a creative tool that adds a fun twist to my audiobook journey. Shuffle playback is a fun feature. It keeps me engaged with my audiobooks.
Frosty Sunshine
With this app, I've turned mundane tasks into moments of inspiration and education – it's brilliant! 🏃♂️📚 Running through chapters, literally! This app keeps me motivated on the track. 🏃♂️📖 Thanks to ListenBook, downloading audiobooks from various sources has become effortless.
Cuff Queen
I can't believe I waited this long to discover the joy of audiobooks through this app. ListenBook is the best audiobook player I’ve ever used. The app is packed with features like customizable skip intervals, playback speed, and sleep timers. The interface is clean and easy to navigate, making it a joy to use. Five stars!
Spit Turanga
🔥 Adding a spark of excitement to my daily routine – this app is my secret weapon! ✨📖 Kudos to ListenBook for the intuitive design and easy-to-use controls. It's evident that they've put a lot of thought into user experience.
Romance Princess
I love that I can download content directly from the internet within the ListenBook app – so handy! The app’s design is sleek and modern. ListenBook is my favorite audiobook player.
Cujo
With ListenBook, I can immerse myself in captivating stories and enriching knowledge, all in one convenient app. 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 ease of use – it's a reader's dream come true.
FLAK Angel
My study sessions are more efficient than ever, thanks to the looping playback and bookmark features. ListenBook has become an essential part of my day, enhancing my commute and allowing me to enjoy audiobooks like never before. Noise reduction and tone changing enhance the listening experience. Love it!
RZR
This app is a time-saver – I can 'read' even when I'm on the move. I can't imagine my life without this app – it's my constant source of books. Audiobook magic at my fingertips! This app's comprehensive offerings, from statistics tracking to immersive audio processing, have breathed new life into my reading. 📚✨ Supports a wide range of formats flawlessly. Very happy with it. I love the bookmarking feature. ListenBook makes it easy to pick up where I left off.
Tan Stallion
ListenBook has made audiobook listening more convenient and enjoyable than ever before. ListenBook is a must-have for any audiobook enthusiast. It's reliable, efficient, and a pleasure to use.
Fire Queen
ListenBook's intuitive layout and quick access to chapters make audiobook navigation a breeze. ListenBook's drag-and-drop download feature simplifies the process of adding new audiobooks to my collection. The app is so easy to use. I was up and running in minutes.
Mum Mary
The ListenBook app is a must-have for anyone who loves to learn and be entertained through audiobooks. ListenBook is hands down the best audiobook player I’ve ever used. The interface is clean, intuitive, and packed with features like customizable playback speed and sleep timers. It supports all formats, which is a huge plus for me. Highly recommend!
BloodEater
This app's intuitive features and easy navigation make it the perfect companion for any audiobook lover. Looping playback of a single track helps me master difficult concepts. So helpful!
Waylay Dave
Beautiful design and intuitive interface. Very pleased. The audio filters make a noticeable difference. ListenBook provides an excellent listening experience.
Rooster
The narration elevated an already good book to greatness! The performer's subtle vocal variations conveyed nuance I might have missed while reading. Their ability to maintain consistent character voices across many hours was impressive. Technical quality was flawless throughout. This audiobook performed its function without excelling. The narrator's delivery was straightforward and easy to follow, though lacking in dramatic flair. The recording quality was decent with only occasional minor inconsistencies in volume. An acceptable but forgettable listening experience.
Atomic Blastoid
This app's ease of use has made my long drives educational and enjoyable. 🌟 Simplifying my reading routine – this app's user-friendly design ensures I'm always in sync with my favorite stories. 📚✨
Swedish Twizz
AirDrop sharing makes it easy to share audiobooks. Great feature! The app is so easy to set up. I was listening to my books in no time. It was fine. The narrator did an adequate job but nothing about the performance particularly stood out to me. Got me through my commute though.
Bowler
I can't believe how easy it is to download and manage my audio content using ListenBook. Automatic artwork and metadata retrieval is a time-saver. My library looks fantastic. Adjusting the narrator's voice tone is a fun way to personalize the listening experience. Noise reduction on ListenBook Pro is a revelation. It elevates the audio quality to a new level. The app is so versatile. It works with all my devices.
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