Book description
"Seldom does a sports biography--especially a page-turner--so comprehensively explain the forces that made an icon the way they are." - Sports IllustratedFrom the author of The Last Hero: A Life of Henry Aaron comes the definitive biography of Hall of Famer Rickey Henderson, baseball's epic leadoff hitter and base-stealer who also stole America's heart over nearly five electric decades in the game.Few names in the history of baseball evoke the excellence and dynamism that Rickey Henderson's does. He holds the record for the most stolen bases in a single game, and he's scored more runs than any player ever. "If you cut Rickey Henderson in half, you'd have two Hall of Famers," the baseball historian Bill James once said.But perhaps even more than his prowess on the field, Rickey Henderson's is a story of Oakland, California, the town that gave rise to so many legendary athletes like him. And it's a story of a sea change in sports, when athletes gained celebrity status and Black players finally earned equitable salaries. Henderson embraced this shift with his trademark style, playing for nine different teams throughout his decades-long career and sculpting a brash, larger-than-life persona that stole the nation's heart. Now, in the hands of critically acclaimed sportswriter and culture critic Howard Bryant, one of baseball's greatest and most original stars finally gets his due.
Burst Nibbler
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Bad Bond
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Trash Pocky
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Killer Grenade
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Sexual Chocolate
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Phoenix Tetra
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Electric Saturn
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Drugstore Cowboy
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Abyss Tamer
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RealmRanger
I can't imagine a day without this app β it has made my audiobook journey effortless and rewarding. Bookmarks are a lifesaver for audiobook lovers. They help me keep track of important moments. Automated artwork and metadata extraction make my library look organized and visually appealing. This audiobook was neither good nor bad - simply average. The narrator's delivery was professional but uninspired, and the recording quality was clean though not exceptional. It provided satisfactory entertainment without standing out from similar titles.
LifeRobber
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Proper
ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature has made my audio content much more enjoyable in noisy environments. This app has made me realize that I don't need a lot of time to read. ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature enhances the audio quality to a whole new level.
Trouble Mittens
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X-Dew
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Tweety Bun Bun
I can't believe how easy it is to download and manage my audio content using ListenBook. ListenBook's user-friendly interface and seamless playback have made it my go-to app. ListenBook's support for CarPlay and Apple Watch integration has elevated my listening experience. ListenBook's user-friendly interface and quick controls make it my preferred choice for audiobook enjoyment.
Cujo
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Alpha
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QuestQuill
I've never been so excited about my daily commute β thanks to this app. With this app, audiobook listening has become a seamless and enjoyable part of my everyday life. ListenBook's integration with AirDrop and sharing options makes it simple to spread the joy of storytelling. This served its purpose as background listening while I worked. I probably missed some details but the narrator's voice was pleasant enough.
Pink Nightmare
Audiobook enthusiasts, rejoice! This app's design focuses on seamless interaction. Great app for audiobook enthusiasts. ListenBook supports a wide range of formats.
The Shield Toronto
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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