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.
Stick Shift
The app's recommendations are surprisingly accurate – it's like they know my taste perfectly! ListenBook's chapters, controls, and filters have transformed my listening sessions into immersive journeys. ⭐️ A round of applause for an app that prioritizes functionality – I can seamlessly switch between audiobooks and other tasks. 👏🎧
ByteBard
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Fire Queen
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Pepper Prada
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Earl of Arms
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Mud Eye
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Patton Digger
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180
This app has brought back the joy of reading, no matter how busy I am. The range of audio formats supported is incredible. No need to worry about file conversion. The app is perfect for people who love to read but don’t have the time.
Clover Dragon
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Slinger
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Thrasher
ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature is a blessing for clear dictaphone recordings. Noise reduction in ListenBook Pro ensures crystal-clear playback even in noisy environments. I'm amazed by the extensive statistics tracking. It's fascinating to see my listening habits.
Easy Street
I'm blown away by how this app has made my workouts more enjoyable and my mind more active. With ListenBook Pro, I'm no longer limited by audiobook length. It's a liberating experience!
Moonflower
With this app, I've discovered a whole new way to enjoy literature. Simplifying audiobook management – this app's functionality is a true asset. Automated artwork and metadata retrieval make my audiobook library look organized and polished. I love the chapter navigation feature. ListenBook makes it easy to jump between sections. I love the ability to change the background color. It’s a nice touch.
Little Drunk Girl
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Intimidation Station
The ListenBook app has made my daily routines more enriching, allowing me to learn while on the go. With this app, every moment becomes an opportunity to indulge in fantastic stories. The controls, layout, and seamless playback are a reader's dream. 📚🎧 Effortlessly accessing my favorite audiobooks has become a reality, all thanks to this app's user-centric design and comprehensive format support. A must-download! 📱🎧 Good but not great. The narration was competent but lacked the extra spark that makes some audiobooks truly special. Still worth a listen though.
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Audiobook listening has never been this easy and convenient – it's like having a personal narrator. With this app, every moment is an opportunity to dive into a new story.
Doz
I'm absolutely in love with this app! It's like a library of stories in my pocket. I can't thank this app enough for making my audiobook experience so effortless. From downloading to playback, it's a true companion for book lovers. 📚💫 The app is very easy to use. ListenBook makes managing my audiobook library simple. The bookmark feature is fantastic. I can easily pick up where I left off.
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