Book description
'Memorable... One of [China's] most astute and sensitive foreign observers' Financial Times'Compassionate... full of warmth' GuardianMore than two decades after teaching English in Sichuan Province, Peter Hessler returned to teach China's next generation. In doing so, he is able to tell an intimately unique story about the country's incredible transformation.Hessler's students embrace the astonishing new opportunities China's boom affords as they navigate governmental restrictions with pragmatism and a sense of irony. And through his own twin daughters' education, he witnesses first-hand the intense pressures of China's extreme meritocratic system.Other Rivers demonstrates how education is the perfect lens for examining China's past, present and future - one that also shines a mirror onto how we raise our own future generations.
Racy Lady
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NexusNavigator
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Frosty
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Stallion Patton
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Troubled Chick
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ThreadTraveler
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Stud Buster
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Flame OUT
ListenBook's integration of artwork and metadata adds a visually appealing touch to my library. With this app, I've turned my daily commutes into exciting journeys through the world of literature. Kudos to the developers for crafting an app that understands readers' needs. The smooth playback and sleek design are pure perfection. ππ
Candy Butcher
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Twinkle Cocoa
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Celtic Charger
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Bug Blitz
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Lady In Red
I'm impressed by how much more I'm learning through audiobooks compared to traditional reading. The statistics feature on ListenBook helps me track my audiobook consumption β a fantastic way to measure my progress. ListenBook has made my audiobook journey effortless, turning every moment into an escape. Audiobook immersion made simple β this app's ease of use is commendable. The app is perfect for people who love to multitask. I can listen while cooking.
Mafia Princess
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Nueva Nova
ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature enhances the audio quality to a whole new level. Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop is a fun way to inspire others to read.
Twix Esses
This app has become my go-to for audiobooks, adding a layer of convenience and enjoyment to my days. This app has brought back the joy of reading, no matter how busy I am. I love the ability to change the playback pitch. Itβs a unique feature. This served its purpose as background listening while I worked. I probably missed some details but the narrator's voice was pleasant enough. An acceptable audiobook that met basic expectations. No complaints about quality but nothing remarkable either. Would listen to this narrator again but wouldn't seek them out.
NecroBull
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Nacho
This app has reignited my passion for reading, and I'm forever grateful. Thanks to ListenBook's binaural audio processing, my extended listening sessions are fatigue-free. The layout is not only beautiful but also intuitive. Controls are easy to access. ListenBook has changed the way I listen to audiobooks. The app is so easy to use. This audiobook made my workouts fly by! The engaging narration kept me motivated to keep listening, which meant longer gym sessions. The narrator's energy matched the material perfectly - upbeat when needed, somber when appropriate. A great example of how narration can enhance text.
Ice
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Miss Nova
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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