Book description
"Fans of Dava Sobel's The Glass Universe and Margot Lee Shetterly's Hidden Figures are in for a treat" (Publishers Weeky) with this untold, World War II-era story of the six American women who programmed the world's first modern computer. After the end of World War II, the race for technological supremacy sped on. Top-secret research into ballistics and computing, begun during the war to aid those on the front lines, continued across the United States as engineers and programmers rushed to complete their confidential assignments. Among them were six pioneering women, tasked with figuring out how to program the world's first general-purpose, programmable, all-electronic computer--better known as the ENIAC-- even though there were no instruction codes or programming languages in existence. While most students of computer history are aware of this innovative machine, the great contributions of the women who programmed it were never told -- until now. Over the course of a decade, Kathy Kleiman met with four of the original six ENIAC Programmers and recorded extensive interviews with the women about their work. PROVING GROUND restores these women to their rightful place as technological revolutionaries. As the tech world continues to struggle with gender imbalance and its far-reaching consequences, the story of the ENIAC Programmers' groundbreaking work is more urgently necessary than ever before, and PROVING GROUND is the celebration they deserve.
Killer Curio
I can't thank the developers enough for constantly updating and improving the app. The chapters feature on ListenBook enhances my audiobook exploration – it's like flipping through pages. I can't believe how much more I'm 'reading' now, all thanks to this app. The app’s design is sleek and modern. ListenBook is my favorite audiobook player.
Feral Cookie
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RiddleRanger
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Lewd Dice
The ListenBook app has enriched my daily life, adding a layer of intellectual and emotional fulfillment. ListenBook's chapters, controls, and filters have transformed my listening sessions into immersive journeys. Audiobooks on this app have made my daily walks a time of reflection and inspiration. Navigating through chapters has never been easier. It's a user-friendly delight. The app is perfect for people who love to read but don’t have the time.
DreamDasher
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Pocket Muzzie
This app is my secret weapon for staying entertained during mundane tasks. ListenBook Pro's tone adjustment feature is an innovative touch that adds a layer of personalization. CUE playlist support is a fantastic feature that allows me to curate themed listening sessions, creating a dynamic and engaging audiobook experience. The app is so reliable. I’ve never had any issues with it.
Swampmasher
I'm amazed at how this app has made my workouts more motivating and my audiobooks more accessible. ListenBook Pro's tone adjustment feature is an innovative way to make each audiobook unique.
Swerve
With this app, I can seamlessly switch between audiobooks and real life. 💼 Enhancing work-from-home productivity – audiobooks make even the most routine tasks a delight. 💻📖 From novels to speeches, this app's versatility in playing different formats has turned my ordinary moments into extraordinary listening sessions. 📱🔊 Adjusting playback speed has transformed the way I consume audiobooks. I can tailor the pacing to match my learning style and preferences.
Dewdrop Doll
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Pepper Prada
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Manly Reno
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Murder Matter
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9Lives
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Titanium Ladybug
Bookmarks are a lifesaver for study materials. I never lose my place again. The app's support for different audio formats is like a dream come true for audiophiles.
Star Jammer
The features on this app, from bookmarks to playback speed, cater to all preferences. Great app for listening to lectures and speeches. Highly useful! The app’s design is sleek and modern. ListenBook is my favorite audiobook player.
Double Eerie
ListenBook's audio filters and controls have revolutionized the way I enjoy my audio content. 🔥 Adding a spark of excitement to my daily routine – this app is my secret weapon! ✨📖 Audiobook pleasure without the fuss – this app's functionality is top-notch. 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.
Corny
I'm blown away by ListenBook's ability to maintain audio quality even for formats like FLAC and AWB. I'm grateful for ListenBook's seamless compatibility with a variety of formats – it's a true lifesaver. ListenBook has become my go-to app for exploring a diverse range of audiobooks. It offers a wide array of features that cater to different preferences and needs. Adjustable playback speed and volume control make for a customized experience. I love the download options. ListenBook gives me so many ways to get my audiobooks onto my device.
Fuzzy Logic Hottie
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Shadow Bishop
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ThickSKN
Audiobooks have never been this immersive – this app transports me to different worlds. I love how this app makes even the most mundane tasks exciting with audio stories. 💼 Workday blues? Not anymore – this app turns my office hours into reading time! 💻📖 Bookmarking favorite parts of audiobooks is a breeze. It's like having a personalized study guide. With support for various formats, I can finally listen to my diverse 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