Book description
An engrossing and revealing study of why we deem certain animals "pests" and others not--from cats to rats, elephants to pigeons--and what this tells us about our own perceptions, beliefs, and actions, as well as our place in the natural worldA squirrel in the garden. A rat in the wall. A pigeon on the street. Humans have spent so much of our history drawing a hard line between human spaces and wild places. When animals pop up where we don't expect or want them, we respond with fear, rage, or simple annoyance. It's no longer an animal. It's a pest.At the intersection of science, history, and narrative journalism, Pests is not a simple call to look closer at our urban ecosystem. It's not a natural history of the animals we hate. Instead, this book is about us. It's about what calling an animal a pest says about people, how we live, and what we want. It's a story about human nature, and how we categorize the animals in our midst, including bears and coyotes, sparrows and snakes. Pet or pest? In many cases, it's entirely a question of perspective.Bethany Brookshire's deeply researched and entirely entertaining book will show readers what there is to venerate in vermin, and help them appreciate how these animals have clawed their way to success as we did everything we could to ensure their failure. In the process, we will learn how the pests that annoy us tell us far more about humanity than they do about the animals themselves.
Girl Brownie
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QuantumQuill
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Armed Hawk
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Nightmare King
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London Fox
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New Cycle
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Feral Mayhem
The fact that ListenBook supports a wide range of formats without DRM protection is a huge win. ListenBook's support for a wide range of formats means I can listen to all my favorite content without worries. I can't get enough of this app's intuitive design and user-friendly interface. ListenBook's sharing options make it easy to spread the joy of captivating stories with friends.
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Fuzzy Logic Hottie
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Goatee Shield
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Electric Player
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Dandelion
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Corny
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MeeP
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Sky Bully
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Cumulo
ListenBook's intuitive controls and beautiful layout make my audiobook experience a delightful one. Seamless audiobook integration β this app's design is a true delight. ListenBook's sharing options make it easy to introduce others to the joys of audiobook storytelling. Navigating through chapters is a breeze. I can easily jump to the parts I want to listen to. ListenBook has redefined my audiobook experience. It's a true companion for all my literary adventures.
Granola Dove
I'm amazed at how this app has brought back the joy of reading into my daily routine β thank you! π Long road trips? No problem β this app keeps me entertained mile after mile! ππ Adjusting the tone of the narrator's voice is a unique feature that adds a personal touch. AirDrop sharing is a very convenient feature. Thanks, ListenBook!
Wildcat Talent
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RealmRanger
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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