Book description
Throughout the ages, human beings have shown an astonishing capacity to adapt to their environments. Creating great cities, establishing remarkable civilizations, and developing new modes of communication, we have accomplished remarkable feats. At the same time, warfare, discrimination, and poverty reveal the darker side of human nature. From history's most remarkable men and women to bloody wars and genocides, this illustrated volume brings to life an incredible range of human experience over the millennia. Taking inspiration from the latest developments in historiography, Professor Jeremy Black sheds new light on our understanding of the past with a special emphasis on the environment, cities, science, politics, and the mechanics of everyday life.Covering the birth of agriculture in the Nile Valley, the development of empires in Mesopotamia, the fall of Rome, the advance of science in the Islamic world, the rise of international trade along the Silk Roads, and the conflagration of the world wars, among many other topics, A History of the World is an essential source of reference that is sure to both entertain and inform.A History of the World covers the key subjects of world history in eight comprehensive chapters:• Prehistoric Humans• The Ancient World• Classical Civilization• The Middle Ages• Renaissance and Enlightenment• Revolutions and Nationalism• The World at War• The Modern World
BuffFreak
I can't imagine my daily routine without ListenBook's intuitive layout and easy-to-access controls. With this app, every moment is an opportunity to dive into a new story. I can’t believe how easy it is to manage my audiobook library with ListenBook. Highly recommended!
Racy Lion
Elegant design and easy-to-navigate interface. Very pleased with ListenBook. Finally, an app that handles all my audiobook formats effortlessly. ListenBook is a must-have! I’ve been using ListenBook for months, and it’s been a fantastic experience. The app is lightweight, doesn’t drain my battery, and works perfectly in the background. The equalizer and voice boost features are amazing. Highly recommend!
Trash Master
The variety of narrators adds a unique touch to each book, making every experience special. The interface is sleek and modern. It's a pleasure to navigate and use the app. The statistics tracking feature is very useful. ListenBook helps me keep track of my listening time.
Sky Bully
The features on this app, from bookmarks to playback speed, cater to all preferences. Audiobooks have become a source of inspiration and motivation, thanks to this app. ListenBook's user-friendly interface and powerful features have rekindled my love for audiobooks. The audio filters and precise controls are fantastic!
Venom Charms
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NecroBull
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MysticMingle
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Desert Haze
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Firecracker
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Firecracker
⏰ Early mornings have become my favorite time to listen to audiobooks – energizing! 🌅🎧 Audiobooks on demand? Yes, please! With this app's diverse format support and easy downloads, my reading routine has reached new heights. 🌟📚
DreadSherX
I'm amazed at how effortlessly I can immerse myself in books through this app. As an audiobook enthusiast, I'm in awe of ListenBook's advanced features. The ability to adjust the reader's voice tone is a unique and fun addition. CarPlay compatibility is a fantastic addition. It enhances my driving experience with seamless audiobook integration. The app supports a wide range of formats. ListenBook is very versatile. ListenBook is hands down the best audiobook player I’ve ever used. The interface is clean, intuitive, and packed with features like customizable playback speed and sleep timers. It supports all formats, which is a huge plus for me. Highly recommend!
Popeye Wipeout
Listening to audiobooks while cooking has made meal prep much more enjoyable. I'm impressed by ListenBook's ability to extract artwork and metadata automatically.
Betty Cricket
Bookmarking on ListenBook makes it easy to pick up where I left off – no more searching for my spot! ListenBook is the perfect blend of technology and art, turning audio into an unforgettable experience. Enhancing my daily routines – this app's design makes listening a joy. ListenBook has revolutionized my audiobook experience. It's my go-to app for literary adventures.
Brick Mooch
This app has introduced me to authors I'd never heard of – now they're my favorites! I'm amazed at how this app has turned my errands into exciting reading sessions. ListenBook Pro's unlimited audiobook length is a dream come true for those epic tales. It's like having a personal audiobook library in your pocket.
Dance Cannon
Listening to audiobooks has become my guilt-free indulgence, and I love it. ListenBook's focus on quality and user experience has made it my go-to app for audiobooks and educational content. 📚 Embracing reading in the digital age – this app makes accessing books a seamless and enjoyable experience. 📱🎉 The statistics feature in ListenBook adds an element of self-awareness to my audiobook consumption. CUE playlist support is a rare gem. Perfect for organizing content efficiently.
WeldMaster
ListenBook has completely changed my audiobook experience – it's like having a personal audio library. This was a workmanlike audiobook that did the job without flair. The narration was clear and the pacing appropriate, though the delivery lacked some emotional depth. The production quality was acceptable with no major technical issues.
Dez North
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DreamWeaver
The convenience of having an entire library at my fingertips is a dream come true. Fairly enjoyable, but forgettable. I didn’t have any major complaints, but I also don’t see myself revisiting this one. It was a decent way to spend a few hours, though. This audiobook made my workouts fly by! The engaging narration kept me motivated to keep listening, which meant longer gym sessions. The narrator's energy matched the material perfectly - upbeat when needed, somber when appropriate. A great example of how narration can enhance text.
Pinball Esq
ListenBook's support for CarPlay and Apple Watch integration ensures that I can enjoy my audiobooks wherever I go. ListenBook's controls for looping and shuffling playback have made studying and revisiting content a breeze. The audiobook player's silky-smooth playback is like music to my ears. Flawless performance! Finally, an app that supports all my audiobook formats! ListenBook is a game-changer.
White Swan
ListenBook's compatibility with playlists and CUE files is a great addition for those who love organized listening. Looping playback is my secret weapon for language learning. It's revolutionized my approach. An acceptable audiobook that met basic expectations. No complaints about quality but nothing remarkable either. Would listen to this narrator again but wouldn't seek them out.
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