Book description
"This startling, vital book deserves our attention." --San Francisco Chronicle For readers of War Dogs and Bad Blood, an explosive look inside the rush to profit from the COVID-19 pandemic, from the award-winning ProPublica reporter who saw it firsthand. The United States federal government has spent over $10 billion on medical protective wear and emergency supplies, yet as COVID-19 swept the nation, life-saving equipment such as masks, gloves, and ventilators was nearly impossible to find. In this brilliant nonfiction thriller, award-winning investigative reporter J. David McSwane takes us behind the scenes to reveal how traders, contractors, and healthcare companies used one of the darkest moments in American history to fill their pockets. Determined to uncover how this was possible, he spent over a year on private jets and in secret warehouses, traveling from California to Chicago to Washington DC, to interview both the most treacherous of profiteers and the victims of their crimes. Pandemic, Inc. is the story of the fraudster who signed a multi-million-dollar contract with the government to provide lifesaving PPE, and yet never came up with a single mask. The Navy admiral at the helm of the national hunt for additional medical resources. The Department of Health whistleblower who championed masks early on and was silenced by the government and conservative media. And the politician who callously slashed federal emergency funding and gutted the federal PPE stockpile. Winner of the Goldsmith Prize for Investigative Reporting, McSwane connects the dots between backdoor deals and the spoils systems to provide the definitive account of how this pandemic was so catastrophically mishandled. Shocking and revelatory, Pandemic, Inc. exposes a system that is both deeply rigged, and singularly American.
Queen Bee
ListenBook Pro's tone adjustment feature is an innovative way to make each audiobook unique. Adjusting playback speed has given me greater control over my audiobook experience. I can optimize my learning and enjoyment by customizing the pacing. Good for background listening. I didn’t get fully immersed, but it was pleasant enough to have on while doing chores. The narrator’s voice was easy to listen to, even if the delivery lacked some energy.
Slow Trot
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Sugar Domino
Audiobooks have become my bedtime companions, soothing me into a peaceful sleep. Chapters, configurable auto-rewind, and bookmarks on ListenBook keep me in control of my content. I'm amazed at how this app has brought back the joy of reading into my daily routine – thank you! The app never crashes. It’s reliable and stable.
Goldman
ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature elevates my listening experience, allowing me to focus on the content. ListenBook’s support for CarPlay is great. I can listen to audiobooks in my car easily.
Nutmeg
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Grave Scuttlebutt
With this app, my daily routines have become moments of intellectual discovery and personal fulfillment. ListenBook's compatibility with CarPlay and Apple Watch enhances my audiobook experience during daily activities. ListenBook has become an integral part of my daily routine. Its compatibility with Apple Watch and CarPlay makes it the ultimate companion for various activities.
Hex Panther
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General Broomdog
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Club Nola
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DriftDetector
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MysticMingle
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Eerie
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Rope
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Tall Sally
The narrator's voice in some audiobooks is so soothing, it's like a spa for the ears. ListenBook has rekindled my love for learning, one audio experience at a time. Savoring audiobooks without complications – this app's design is top-notch.
Video Game Heroine
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Dr. WMD
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Apple Nola
I'm hooked on this app's effortless integration with my daily activities. 👀📚 Exploring stories even with my eyes off the page – this app is a bedtime dream! 😴🎧 🏡 Making house chores more enjoyable – audiobooks help me stay engaged while tidying up the living space. 🏠📚
Wildcat Appaloosa
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Copilot
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Steel Ginger
ListenBook's dedication to optimizing for iOS 16 ensures a seamless experience on the latest devices. ListenBook has made managing and enjoying audiobooks, lectures, and speeches effortless and enjoyable. User-centric audiobook joy – this app's ease of use is a true marvel.
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