Book description
Sometimes You're Hungry for Something Different. Something With a Bit of a Bite to It. Nikk Alcaraz, creator of Practical Peculiarities, brings you a book full of peculiar desserts that willbring a distinctly macabre air to your next dinner party. Your guests will know that they've finally caught your eye when you bring out a platter of Apple Eye Pies that stare up from the plate. Or, gaze in wonder as you tempt the hands of fate with a Tarot Sun Sheet Cake that brings magic to mind. Dare to depart from ordinary confections and conjure up some extraordinary bakes--they're to die for!
About the Author
Nikk Alcaraz is the creator behind Practical Peculiarities, where he shares strange and unusual recipes with an artistic twist. His work has been featured by multiple media outlets and brands including Netflix, GMA, Target, HGTV Handmade and more. Befittingly, Nikk is from the Land of Enchantment, Santa Fe, New Mexico, where his love for all things magical and peculiar was born.
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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
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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