Book description
Learn more about Jennifer Pahlka's work at recodingamerica.us. "The book I wish every policymaker would read."--Ezra Klein, The New York TimesA bold call to reexamine how our government operates--and sometimes fails to--from President Obama's former deputy chief technology officer and the founder of Code for America Just when we most need our government to work--to decarbonize our infrastructure and economy, to help the vulnerable through a pandemic, to defend ourselves against global threats--it is faltering. Government at all levels has limped into the digital age, offering online services that can feel even more cumbersome than the paperwork that preceded them and widening the gap between the policy outcomes we intend and what we get. But it's not more money or more tech we need. Government is hamstrung by a rigid, industrial-era culture, in which elites dictate policy from on high, disconnected from and too often disdainful of the details of implementation. Lofty goals morph unrecognizably as they cascade through a complex hierarchy. But there is an approach taking hold that keeps pace with today's world and reclaims government for the people it is supposed to serve. Jennifer Pahlka shows why we must stop trying to move the government we have today onto new technology and instead consider what it would mean to truly recode American government.
MysticMingle
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Spunky Sphinx
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JigKraken
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ManBreaker
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Hella Fella
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Cereal Killer
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Granola
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Gingersnap Woman
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The Happy Jock
Effortless audiobook management β this app's usability is a winner. ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature is a blessing for clear dictaphone recordings. Finally, an audiobook player that supports all formats! No more converting files.
Whistler
ListenBook's support for CarPlay and Apple Watch integration has made my life so much easier. Seamless audiobook integration β this app's functionality is truly remarkable. The app's compatibility with CarPlay has made my road trips so much more enjoyable. ListenBookβs support for CarPlay is great. I can listen to audiobooks in my car easily. The app is so easy to set up. I was listening to my books in no time.
RedMouth
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Frosty
π Adding excitement to everyday tasks β this app is my partner in productivity! ππ A middle-of-the-road audiobook that neither impressed nor disappointed. The narrator's voice was agreeable enough for extended listening, though their character differentiation could have been stronger. The production met basic industry standards without any standout qualities.
High Kingdom Warrior
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Essex
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The China Wall
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Winter Bite
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Taffy Duchess
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Blackfire
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Pepper Legs
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Black Hole Necromancer
This app's compatibility with different file types means that my entire audiobook collection is at my fingertips. As a busy individual, I appreciate ListenBook's versatility in downloading audio files from various sources. It's a time-saver for sure! Thanks to ListenBook, downloading audiobooks has become effortless, regardless of the source. I can't get over how smooth the playback is. Even high-quality files play flawlessly. This audiobook performed its function without excelling. The narrator's delivery was straightforward and easy to follow, though lacking in dramatic flair. The recording quality was decent with only occasional minor inconsistencies in volume. An acceptable but forgettable listening experience.
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