Book description
In 1665, an infectious disease swept through the British capital and claimed the lives of tens of thousands of people. It would take another two hundred years for the cause of the Great Plague of London to be confirmed: a powerful bacterium called Yersinia pestis. In those centuries, our understanding of diseases was transformed. In So Very Small, Thomas Levenson reveals how human hubris led us to overestimate our own ability and underestimate the threat that microorganisms truly pose. He journeys through some of the most significant epidemics and pandemics in history, including the recurrent outbreaks of cholera in Europe and Asia, and the1721 Boston smallpox epidemic.The turning point came in the nineteenth century with the development of germ theory: the concept that microbes can cause disease. Levenson shows how, in the years that followed, scientists made major breakthroughs in our ongoing struggle against infectious disease. Perhaps the greatest of these achievements is the discovery of antibiotic treatment, which has been the salvation of much of humanity in recent centuries.In a story that spans centuries and continents, So Very Small explores the scientific quest to understand how tiny organisms have impacted the wider world - and looks ahead to the battle to fight their rapid evolution.
VisionVoyager
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Mr. Peppermint
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Acid Gosling
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Pocket Mazda
The app's compatibility with CarPlay enhances my driving experience. Audiobooks on the road have never been better. WiFi downloads save a lot of time. Great feature! As someone who listens to audiobooks daily, I can confidently say ListenBook is the best player out there. The sleep timer and auto-rewind features are lifesavers, and the sound quality is exceptional. Thank you for such a great app!
Joker's Grin
I've become the storyteller of my family, sharing the amazing audiobooks I've discovered. I'm addicted to this app β it's like having a library in my pocket. Audiobook lovers, rejoice! This app's functionality is a game-changer. Seamlessly switch between formats and enjoy a hassle-free reading experience. π±π§ Noise reduction feature is magic. Now I can listen to recordings even in noisy settings. Not the best audiobook I've heard but far from the worst. The production quality was good and there were no major issues with the narration.
SprkR
No more limits on the genres I can explore! This app's versatility in downloading and organizing audiobooks ensures I always have a captivating tale at my fingertips. ππ± ListenBook's noise reduction feature in the Pro version is a game-changer. I can now focus on the story even in noisy environments. ListenBook is my trusted partner for all things audiobooks. It's reliable, intuitive, and user-friendly. The playback history is a great feature. I can easily revisit my favorite parts. An unobjectionable but unexceptional audiobook experience. The narrator's performance was serviceable and the audio quality was fine, but nothing about the production particularly stood out or elevated the material. It was decent background listening.
Lord Nikon
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Journeyman
This app's ease of use has made reading more accessible and enjoyable than ever before. Binaural audio processing really helps reduce listening fatigue. Great feature!
Coffee
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CyberScribe
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MuseMaster
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Engine Eye
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DreamWeaver
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Shadow Chaser
No more straining my eyes β this app lets me 'read' with my ears! Adjusting the tone of the voice is a unique and fun feature. I can customize the narration to my liking. Adjusting the tone of the voice is genius. It's like having a customizable audiobook narrator. ListenBook has all the features I need. My go-to audiobook app!
Woodland Beauty
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Round Kick Boomer
This app has turned long waits into exciting opportunities to dive into a new story. I've fallen in love with literature all over again, thanks to this incredible app. This app has transformed my daily routine into moments of literary delight. π± Carrying my favorite stories with me wherever I go β this app is like a portable library in my pocket. ππ ListenBook is the ultimate audiobook player. The app supports all formats, and the import process is seamless. I love the playback history featureβitβs so easy to revisit my favorite parts. Highly recommend this app!
Texas Butterfly
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Firefly Caramel
Finally, an app that lets me enjoy my personal audiobooks, lectures, and speeches effortlessly. π§ Audiobooks anywhere, anytime β this app's convenience is unbeatable! ππ π± An app that truly understands audiobook enthusiasts β it's all about functionality, and this app nails it! ππ‘ The speed adjustment feature is my secret weapon for studying complex materials. The app is so responsive. It never lags or freezes.
Peanut Butter Woman
ListenBook's dedication to excellence shines through in its impeccable audio quality and user-friendly features. π Embracing reading in the digital age β this app makes accessing books a seamless and enjoyable experience. π±π I'm impressed by the app's compatibility with CarPlay. It keeps me entertained on long drives. 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.
Gabriel Dandelion
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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