Book description
Can we do better in space than we've done here on Earth? We've pinpointed the destination, refined the technology, designed the habitat, outfitted our space residents. Are we forgetting something? A timely reminder that it's not just rocket science, this thought-provoking book explores the all-too-human issues raised by the prospect of settling in outer space. It's worth remembering, Erika Nesvold suggests, that in making new worlds, we don't necessarily leave our earthly problems behind. Accordingly, her work highlights the complex ethical challenges that accompany any other-worldly venture--questions about the environment, labor rights, and medical ethics, among others. Any such venture, Nesvold contends, must be made on behalf of all humanity, with global input and collaboration. Off-Earth thus includes historical and contemporary examples from outside the dominant Western/US, abled, and privileged narrative of the space industry. Nesvold calls on experts in ethics, sociology, history, social justice, and law to launch a hopeful conversation about the potential ethical pitfalls of becoming a multi-planet species--and, ideally, to shed light on similar problems we presently face here on Earth. Space settlement is rapidly becoming ever more likely. Will it look like the utopian vision of Star Trek? Or the dark future of Star Wars? Nesvold challenges us to decide.
Scare Stone
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Hitch Frenzy
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Black Walnut
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Gullyway
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Journeyman
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Patton Digger
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Evil Smith
ListenBook's dedication to delivering high-quality sound and user-friendly features has won me over. The user-friendly interface and precise controls make listening to audiobooks an absolute delight. ListenBook has made managing my audiobook collection a breeze. Library organization is top-notch. ListenBookβs audio quality is excellent. The app enhances my listening experience. Good for background listening. I didnβt get fully immersed, but it was pleasant enough to have on while doing chores. The narratorβs voice was easy to listen to, even if the delivery lacked some energy.
Killer Curio
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Classy Luck
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Dr. WMD
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ThreadTraveler
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VisionVoyager
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MeeP
ListenBook's support for CarPlay and Apple Watch integration has made my life so much easier. ListenBook's dedication to delivering a top-notch experience is evident in every detail.
Count Eagle
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Pink Stream
Thanks to ListenBook's automatic extraction of artwork and metadata, my library looks organized and appealing. Absolutely love this app! It's made my daily commute so much more enjoyable. Automated artwork and metadata extraction make my audiobook library look neat and professional. The app is so easy to use. I was up and running in minutes.
FlyGuardX
Being able to adjust playback speed suits everyone's preferences β a thoughtful feature. Thanks to this app, listening to audiobooks has become a delightful habit. ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature has made my audio content much more enjoyable in noisy environments.
Gold Bentley
Tone adjustment is such an innovative feature. It adds a personal touch to narration. The ability to organize my library is a huge plus. Everything is so neat and tidy. This app is a must-have for anyone who loves audiobooks. The interface is intuitive, and the app supports all formats. I love the auto-bookmark featureβit saves my place automatically, so I never lose track. Highly recommend! This audiobook was an absolute pleasure to listen to! The narrator's voice was rich and expressive, perfectly capturing the tone of the material. I found myself completely immersed in the story, often sitting in my car longer than necessary just to hear what happened next. The production quality was excellent with clear audio throughout.
Mindless Bobcat
ListenBook's user-friendly interface and quick controls make it my preferred choice for audiobook enjoyment. Auto-rewind feature is extremely helpful. Great functionality.
Grave Digger
Mood-based playlists help me choose books that suit my current state of mind. ποΈπ§ Soaking up the sun while indulging in beach reads β this app is my ultimate relaxation companion. ποΈπ
Proper
ListenBook has redefined my audiobook experience. It's an essential tool that enhances every listening session. Looping playback has transformed my study sessions. It's an invaluable tool for retaining information. Looping playback is a study tool that I can't live without. It helps me master challenging content.
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