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.
Acetic Princess
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Reed Lady
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NeoGermal
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Tomcat
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ByteBard
CUE playlist support is a fantastic feature for those who enjoy organized and structured listening. The app's compatibility with CarPlay has made my road trips so much more enjoyable. The app is perfect for language learners. The playback speed control is a game-changer. I love how ListenBook makes it easy to organize my audiobook library. The app supports all formats, and the import process is a breeze. The playback controls are responsive, and the sound quality is excellent. Highly recommend!
RedMouth
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Dez Bonbon
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ThoughtTracer
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Flyswat Briggs
ListenBook's commitment to enhancing the audiobook experience is evident in its thoughtful features and design. Audiobook enjoyment without the hassle β this app's design is a win. ListenBook's dedication to user convenience is evident in the drag-and-drop download feature from web browsers. Tone adjustment adds a new layer of personalization to my audiobook experience. It's like having the narrator tailor the voice to my preferences.
Metal Lady
I'm amazed by how this app effortlessly turns my daily routines into enjoyable learning sessions. The intuitive interface and efficient navigation make this app a pleasure to use every day.
Cosmo
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Dark Matter
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Pigeon Woman
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Kitchen
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The Howling Swede
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Killer Curio
Hands down, the best audiobook collection I've ever come across. It has everything I want to listen to. I love how this app turns even the dullest tasks into exciting storytelling moments. I love how this app makes even the most mundane tasks exciting with audio stories. The app is perfect for people who love to listen to books at night.
Heartbreaker
Say goodbye to monotony β this app's diverse format compatibility and intuitive controls have turned every moment into a thrilling audiobook experience. π±π What a fantastic listening experience! The narrator brought the characters to life with distinct voices and emotional depth. The pacing was perfect - not too fast to lose details, not too slow to become boring. I particularly appreciated how well the narrator conveyed the atmosphere of key scenes. As someone who struggles to focus on audiobooks, this kept my attention the whole way through. The narrator's clear diction and expressive delivery were perfect.
Sepukku
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Blistered Outlaw
ListenBook has redefined how I enjoy audiobooks. It's an essential tool for my literary pursuits. The variety of supported formats means I can enjoy audiobooks from different sources hassle-free. ListenBookβs interface is clean and intuitive. Itβs a joy to use. An audiobook Iβll listen to again! The story was engaging, and the narratorβs performance made it even better. Some parts were so well-delivered that I replayed them just to hear the emotion again.
Flash
I'm addicted to this app's seamless performance and impressive library. ListenBook has changed my audiobook game forever. No more format woes! With support for various formats, I can finally listen to my diverse audiobook collection. Automated artwork and metadata extraction add a professional touch to my audiobook collection.
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