Book description
The epic tale of how one ancient language went global, and the scientific quest to trace it back to its roots, from the author of the international bestseller Pale Rider. As the planet emerged from the last ice age, a language was born between Europe and Asia, by the Black Sea. This ancient tongue, which we call Proto-Indo-European, soon exploded out of its cradle, changing and fragmenting as it went, until its offspring were spoken from Scotland to China. Today those descendants constitute the world’s largest language family, the thread that connects disparate cultures: Dante’s Inferno to the Rig Veda, The Lord of the Rings to the love poetry of Rumi. Indo-European languages are spoken by nearly half of humanity. How did this happen? Laura Spinney set out to answer that question, retracing the Indo-European odyssey across continents and millennia. With her we travel the length of the steppe, navigating the Caucasus, the silk roads and the Hindu Kush. We follow in the footsteps of nomads and monks, Amazon warriors and lion kings – the ancient peoples who spread these languages far and wide. In the present, Spinney meets the scientists on a thrilling mission to retrieve those lost languages: the linguists, archaeologists and geneticists who have reconstructed this ancient diaspora. What they have learned has vital implications for our modern world, as people and their languages are on the move again. Proto is a revelatory portrait of world history in its own words.
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Green Ghost
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Trouble Mittens
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Reed Lady
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xSTORMx
Kudos to the creators for making literature so accessible and enjoyable. I've found solace and relaxation in the pages of countless audiobooks.
Eerie
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Knuckles
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MrOnsTr
Language courses on audiobooks helped me pick up a new language effortlessly. I've found solace in listening to audiobooks before bed – it's my form of meditation. Sharing audiobooks with friends is a bonding experience made easy through AirDrop and sharing options. My daily workouts are more enjoyable now, thanks to seamless integration with Apple Watch. Adjusting the narrator's voice tone is a fantastic feature. It adds a personal touch.
Day Hawk
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BlacKitten
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Lskeee
I'm amazed at ListenBook's intuitive interface and precise controls – it's a joy to navigate. Navigating through my audiobook library is a joy with this app's intuitive interface and easy controls. It's like having a personal reading companion at my side. 📱📖 Unlimited audiobook length with ListenBook Pro is a game-changer. ListenBook is the ultimate audiobook player. The app is packed with features like customizable skip intervals, playback speed, and sleep timers. The interface is clean and easy to navigate, making it a joy to use. Five stars!
xSTORMx
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Sweet Manhattan
I'm hooked on this app's ability to transform my ordinary moments into exciting opportunities for learning. Finally, an app that supports a wide range of audio formats! It's a must-have for audiobook enthusiasts.
Kamikaze Grandma
Finally, an app that lets me enjoy my personal audiobooks, lectures, and speeches effortlessly. This app's support for various formats has made my audiobook collection even more diverse and exciting. Good for background listening. I didn’t get fully immersed, but it was pleasant enough to have on while doing chores. The narrator’s voice was easy to listen to, even if the delivery lacked some energy.
Muzish
ListenBook Pro's tone adjustment feature is a fascinating way to add a personal touch to my audiobook journey. ListenBook has become my ultimate audiobook companion. It enhances every listening session. Automated artwork and metadata extraction make my library look organized and visually appealing.
Trash
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Lime
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Die Slice
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RealmRanger
This app has become my loyal companion during travels and relaxation times. ListenBook Pro's tone adjustment feature is fascinating. I can alter the reader's voice to match my mood—what a creative addition! ListenBook’s playback is silky-smooth. The app never glitches.
Athena Star
ListenBook has made managing and enjoying audiobooks a seamless and delightful experience. 🌟 Reading has never been this easy – this app fits right into my fast-paced lifestyle. 📚💫 Tone adjustment is an innovative touch that adds a personal connection to the audiobook narration. It's like having a custom reading experience. ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature is a revelation. It elevates the audio quality, providing a clear and immersive listening experience that enhances my enjoyment. A functional audiobook production that met basic requirements. The narrator's voice was pleasant enough to listen to for extended periods, though their performance didn't add much interpretation to the text. The audio engineering was competent without being remarkable.
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