Book description
The improbable story of the birth of modern-day pro basketball in Toronto In just over 25 years, the Toronto Raptors have evolved from an intrepid expansion team to an NBA champion. But for all the triumphs of the past decade, the beginning looked a bit different. When the franchise began its first season in 1995, a pro basketball team in Toronto was viewed as an experiment. There was no playbook to follow, and very few people gave them a chance to succeed. In Prehistoric, irreverent Raptors voice and culture writer Alex Wong explores the franchise's fascinating and unconventional inception through 140 original interviews with those involved with the team's very beginning, examining the process of how the team came up with their name and logo inspired by the blockbuster film Jurassic Park, taking a behind-the-scenes look at the drafting of star point guard Damon Stoudamire, telling the backstories of a group of misfits who formed the first-year roster, and providing an in-depth look at the team's opening night victory at the SkyDome and the expansion franchise's signature win over Michael Jordan and a 72-win Chicago Bulls team. The Raptors boldly and intentionally pursued a much different audience in a hockey-first town. The result is a team who went through the necessary growing pains and eventually captured the heart of a city, as told in this essential origin story through the lens of the people who were there to help lay the foundation for a thriving modern-day basketball franchise in Toronto.
Corny
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Pluto
With this app, I can switch seamlessly between my iPhone and iPad, making my reading experience continuous. An audiobook I’ll listen to again! The story was engaging, and the narrator’s performance made it even better. Some parts were so well-delivered that I replayed them just to hear the emotion again.
Force
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Mauve Cactus
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Wild Tesla
The selection of classics is a treasure trove for literature enthusiasts. ListenBook has completely changed my audiobook experience – it's like having a personal audio library. ListenBook is my daily companion, turning mundane tasks into exciting audio adventures. ListenBook's seamless integration with CarPlay has made my drives more informative. With this app, I've discovered a whole new way to enjoy literature.
Capital F
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Morbid Sugar
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ThoughtTrailblazer
📱 Carrying my favorite stories with me wherever I go – this app is like a portable library in my pocket. 📚👜 ListenBook’s playback speed control is very useful. I can listen at my own pace.
Soda Delirium
This app has reignited my passion for reading, and I'm forever grateful. The fact that ListenBook doesn't just play, but enhances audio quality, is truly remarkable. Automatic extraction of artwork and metadata adds a professional touch to my library.
Lunar Treat
I'm hooked on this app's intuitive features – from chapters to playback controls. 📱 Accessing my favorite stories has never been this straightforward – this app's functionality is a bookworm's dream come true. 📚💫 Efficiency and ease combined – this app is a must-have for book lovers. ListenBook's extensive format support makes it the ultimate audiobook app for any audiobook lover. Binaural audio processing is a game-changer – my ears stay comfortable during long listening sessions.
Nibbler
ListenBook's compatibility with various formats has made it my go-to app for all audio content. 🌟 Who needs a dull commute when you can embark on literary journeys with this app? 🚗📖 Sharing audiobooks through AirDrop is a wonderful way to share the joy of storytelling with friends, sparking engaging conversations and connections that transcend boundaries. Sharing audiobooks with friends is a fantastic way to introduce them to new stories.
Night Train
The narrator's voice in some audiobooks is so soothing, it's like a spa for the ears. I'm constantly amazed by the variety of genres – there's something for everyone. Adjusting the tone of the voice is an innovative feature that sets this app apart. The narrator's voice took some getting used to - a bit nasal at first - but I grew to like it after a few chapters. Their pacing was excellent throughout.
Cool Law Topping
I can't imagine my daily activities without this app – it's the perfect way to stay engaged and informed. The app is very user-friendly. ListenBook makes listening to audiobooks a breeze.
Romance Guppy
ListenBook's user-friendly controls and innovative features have made it an essential tool for my audiobook enjoyment. This app's convenience has made my downtime more rewarding and enriching. ListenBook's drag-and-drop download feature simplifies the process of adding new audiobooks to my collection. Tone adjustment is a thoughtful addition that adds a personal touch to the audiobook narration. It's like having a narrator tailor their voice to my preferences. The perfect balance between dramatic reading and natural storytelling. Felt like a friend telling me an amazing story rather than someone just reading words.
Trixie Doodle
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Black Fantastic
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Frosty Snazz
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ThoughtTrailblazer
The layout of ListenBook is so beautiful and user-friendly, making it a pleasure to use. Tone adjustment is a brilliant addition that lets me personalize the narration to my liking. It adds an extra layer of connection to the audiobooks. Solid performance, but not outstanding. The narrator did a fine job, though their tone was a bit monotonous at times. The story itself was engaging enough, but I wouldn’t call it unforgettable.
Bleeker
ListenBook's integration with CarPlay and Apple Watch is seamless. I can now enjoy my favorite audiobooks during commutes and workouts. Shuffle playback is a fun feature. It keeps me engaged with my audiobooks. ListenBook's library organization keeps my audiobooks neat and accessible. A true organizational lifesaver! The app is perfect for people with busy schedules. I can listen on the go.
Killer Curio
The app is perfect for people who love to listen to books while commuting. ListenBook is the ultimate audiobook player. The app supports all formats, and the import process is seamless. I love the playback history feature—it’s so easy to revisit my favorite parts. Highly recommend this app!
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