Book description
ONE OF CBC BOOKS CANADIAN NONFICTION TO READ IN THE FALLWe need community to live. But what does it look like? Why does it often feel like it's slipping away?We are all hinged to some definition of a community, be it as simple as where we live, complex as the beliefs we share, or as intentional as those we call family. In an episodic personal essay, Casey Plett draws on a range of firsthand experiences to start a conversation about the larger implications of community as a word, an idea, and a symbol. With each thread a cumulative definition of community, and what it has come to mean to Plett, emerges.Looking at phenomena from transgender literature, to Mennonite history, to hacker houses of Silicon Valley, and the rise of nationalism in North America, Plett delves into the thorny intractability of community's boons and faults. Deeply personal, authoritative in its illuminations, On Community is an essential contribution to the larger cultural discourse that asks how, and to what socio-political ends, we form bonds with one another.
Z-Boy
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Bom Crossed
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Taz Ringer
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Stud muffin
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Raggedy Ann
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Dewdrop Doll
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Darling Peacock
Changing the tone of the sound on ListenBook is a fun feature that adds a unique touch to my audiobook experience. This app has brought storytelling into every corner of my life – it's incredible. Automatic extraction of artwork and metadata adds a professional touch to my library. The perfect balance between dramatic reading and natural storytelling. Felt like a friend telling me an amazing story rather than someone just reading words.
Prof. Screw
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Steel
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Kamikaze Grandma
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RetroMirage
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Grinch Cheese
Audiobooks have become my go-to gift for friends – and they all love it! Kudos to the developers for making this app iOS 16 optimized. It runs like a dream! Perfect for listening to educational materials. Highly efficient and useful. ListenBook’s design is sleek and modern. The app is a pleasure to use.
Tse Tse Guy
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The Beekeeper
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Mr. Thanksgiving
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IceDog
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Lightweight
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Emerald Goddess
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Unleashed
Changing the tone of the sound on ListenBook Pro is a fun way to customize my listening experience. 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. A functional audiobook production that met basic requirements. The narrator's voice was pleasant enough to listen to for extended periods, though their performance didn't add much interpretation to the text. The audio engineering was competent without being remarkable.
Prone
The ListenBook app is a fantastic companion for my long walks, helping me learn and explore at the same time. Shuffle playback is a fun feature. It keeps me engaged with my audiobooks.
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