Book description
In 2020, the novel coronavirus gripped the world in a global pandemic and led to the death of hundreds of thousands. The source of the previously unknown virus? Bats. This phenomenon--in which a new pathogen comes to humans from wildlife--is known as spillover, and it may not be long before it happens again. Prior to the emergence of our latest health crisis, renowned science writer David Quammen was traveling the globe to better understand spillover's devastating potential. For five years he followed scientists to a rooftop in Bangladesh, a forest in the Congo, a Chinese rat farm, and a suburban woodland in New York, and through high-biosecurity laboratories. He interviewed survivors and gathered stories of the dead. He found surprises in the latest research, alarm among public health officials, and deep concern in the eyes of researchers.Spillover delivers the science, the history, the mystery, and the human anguish of disease outbreaks as gripping drama. And it asks questions more urgent now than ever before: From what innocent creature, in what remote landscape, will the Next Big One emerge? Are pandemics independent misfortunes, or linked? Are they merely happening to us, or are we somehow causing them? What can be done? Quammen traces the origins of Ebola, Marburg, SARS, avian influenza, Lyme disease, and other bizarre cases of spillover, including the grim, unexpected story of how AIDS began from a single Cameroonian chimpanzee. The result is more than a clarion work of reportage. It's also the elegantly told tale of a quest, through time and landscape, for a new understanding of how our world works--and how we can survive within it.
Potato Sub
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Twisty Dew
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Swedish Pixie
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Venom Charms
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Fire Feline
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Sun Leo
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Rooster
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Shadow Bishop
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Stacker of Wheat
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Night Train
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Santa's Little Helper
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Take Away
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Skull Crusher
The extensive audiobook collection for children is a blessing for my little ones. Chapters make it so easy to pick up where I left off. No more hunting around. Flawless support for various audio formats. Highly satisfied.
RetroMirage
Thanks to this app, I can enjoy the world of literature without missing a beat in my fast-paced life. Effortlessly managing my audiobook library β this app's design is commendable. This served its purpose as background listening while I worked. I probably missed some details but the narrator's voice was pleasant enough.
Dr. WMD
CUE playlist support is a fantastic organizational feature. It keeps my audiobooks neatly arranged. I love the ability to share my progress with friends. Itβs a fun feature.
Zero Charisma
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Freeze Queen
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ZenZone
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Y0dler
ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature is a fantastic addition that enhances my audio experience. The intuitive interface and seamless navigation make this app a joy to use. Organization made simple β this app's efficient management of my audiobook collection ensures that every story is just a tap away. Convenience at its finest. ππ± The app's support for CarPlay and Apple Watch makes it a true companion for all occasions.
Poppy Coffee
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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