Book description
From time immemorial, people have sought to understand the mysteries of the natural world, giving rise to a wealth of myths and legends connected to plant life. In addition to their imaginative appeal, these oral traditions offered practical advice about which flowers, trees, and plants could provide foods, remedies, and construction materials. This richly illustrated volume provides a treasury of ancient wisdom, exploring the sound principles behind traditional advice, along with a wealth of fanciful beliefs. Naturalist Ruth Binney recounts charming examples of floral symbolism, linking roses with romance, lilies with purity, and poppies with sleep. She examines tree lore and the association of trees with wisdom and knowledge, from the coveted crown of laurel awarded to ancient Greek poets and Roman generals to the palm branches presented to pilgrims returning from the Holy Land. A survey of the power of plants ranges from the rituals that ensure a good harvest and a newly married couple's fertility to the healing qualities of oil of cloves for toothache, cherries for gout, and aloe vera for burns. Abounding in fascinating facts and fancies, this absorbing compilation will captivate lovers of plants and gardens.
Essex
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Green Ghost
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Serendipity
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Black Walnut
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MythMaker
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Barbera Shift
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Maple Destroyer
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VenusLion
Looping playback is a valuable study tool. It helps me grasp complex content and retain information. Makes audiobook listening super easy and enjoyable. Thank you!
Highlander Monk
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Gabriel Dandelion
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Twisty Freesia
The smart recommendation feature keeps surprising me with books I never knew I'd love. Adjusting the tone of the voice is an innovative feature that enhances the immersion in the content. Downloading over WiFi saves so much time. Very efficient. The sound quality is excellent. It feels like Iβm in the story.
Duke Electro
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CommandX
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Centurion Sherman
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ThoughtTrail
This app's sleek design and effortless navigation have made my audiobook journey a true delight. ListenBook Pro's unlimited audiobook length is a boon for those who enjoy deep dives into lengthy narratives. Book groups feature keeps series and related titles together. Neat and tidy! I've recommended ListenBook to all my fellow bookworms. It's a true companion for audiobook lovers. Tone adjustment adds a new layer of personalization to my audiobook experience. It's like having the narrator tailor the voice to my preferences.
Wild Kitten
ListenBook's loop and shuffle playback features have become indispensable tools in my audiobook learning. ListenBook's drag-and-drop download feature simplifies the process of adding new audiobooks to my collection. Good but not great. The narration was competent but lacked the extra spark that makes some audiobooks truly special. Still worth a listen though.
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