Book description
David Domoney is a familiar face on several of UK TV’s most popular garden and magazine programmes. He is a great enthusiast for the positive power of plants and is constantly discovering and seeking out new and amazing facts about nature. He is known for his ability to turn complex scientific topics into fascinating facts that are easy to understand.In David’s new book, he shares with readers an incredible array of plants that have extraordinary capabilities. After considerable research into myths, legends, and scientific papers, in this fantastic read he illustrates how the natural world has truly gifted plants with superpowers. The 75 featured plants each have unique abilities that are wondrous to adults and children alike. They possess a dazzling array of powers and yet can be grown and enjoyed in your garden or home. Learn the mysteries of these plants and you too will be able to appreciate these true wonders. Amongst other examples, discover how:Snowdrops produce their own anti-freezeThe military uses deadly nightshade to counteract chemical warfareVenus fly traps have a memory and can countA potato can charge your mobile phoneThe sensitive plant moves when touchedPrehistoric Ginkgo trees can survive an atomic bombIn folklore, blackthorn was thought to have the best wood for magic wandsFor all the plants that are included in the book, there are reliable growing tips as well as a miscellany of captivating facts, making this ideal for both novice and experienced gardeners alike.
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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