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.
NecroBull
The controls on ListenBook are intuitive and user-friendly, making it a joy to navigate through my audiobooks. My workouts have become more enjoyable and productive with ListenBook's compatibility with Apple Watch.
Jersey
ListenBook's user-friendly interface and intuitive controls make it a joy to navigate through my audiobooks. With this app, I've discovered a new way to make my workouts and downtime more engaging and insightful. With this app, reading is no longer a task – it's a delightful habit. Seamless audiobook integration – this app's design is a true delight. The app is very easy to use. ListenBook makes managing my audiobook library simple.
Clover Rabbit
ListenBook is the perfect blend of technology and art, turning audio into an unforgettable experience. The automatic extraction of artwork and metadata adds a professional touch to my audiobook library.
Take Away
ListenBook's player features are incredibly helpful. Chapters and bookmarks make navigation easy. The ability to play various audio formats without conversion is very convenient. ListenBook is a great app.
Pink Nightmare
I'm addicted to this app's seamless integration with my daily activities. 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!
Friday Fox
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Troubadour
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Lucky Aurora
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Cool Whip
Being able to customize the listening duration is perfect for quick breaks. This app's compatibility with various devices ensures that I can enjoy my audiobooks wherever I go. ListenBook is the best audiobook player I’ve found. The interface is clean and easy to use. The perfect balance between dramatic reading and natural storytelling. Felt like a friend telling me an amazing story rather than someone just reading words.
GuTzd
ListenBook's support for playlists in CUE format is a detail-oriented touch I truly appreciate. I love how I can create playlists. It’s perfect for organizing my books.
Bootleg Taximan
The narrator's voices are so soothing – a perfect way to unwind after a stressful day. I'm hooked on this app's intuitive features – from chapters to playback controls. Gone are the days of straining my eyes to read – this app lets me 'read' with my ears, anywhere, anytime.
Sherwood Gladiator
This app has rekindled my passion for storytelling in the most convenient way. I can't imagine a day without this app – it has made my audiobook journey effortless and rewarding. The app supports a wide range of formats. ListenBook is very versatile.
Little Cobra
I'm blown away by the range of non-fiction audiobooks available – so much to learn! 📱 It's like having a personal audiobook library at my fingertips! This app's functionality is a dream come true for book lovers. 📚🔥 Finally, an app that caters to audiobook enthusiasts like me. The diverse format support and user-friendly design are a game-changer. 📱🔊 The app is perfect for people who love to listen to books while exercising.
Hyper Kong
ListenBook's clean interface and organized layout make it a pleasure to browse through my audiobooks. The automatic extraction of artwork and metadata keeps my audiobook library organized and visually appealing. Supports all my playlists and bookmarks perfectly.
Blister
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ManMaker
Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop and Sharing on ListenBook Pro is a feature I can't live without. The statistics feature is a fantastic addition – knowing how much time I spend on audiobooks is eye-opening, and ListenBook makes tracking it a breeze. Automatic extraction of artwork and metadata adds a touch of elegance to my audiobook collection. My house has never been cleaner! I kept finding chores to do just to keep listening. The narrator's energy matched the tone of the book perfectly.
Night Magnet
I've rediscovered the joy of reading through the convenience of audiobooks. 💡 This app truly understands the needs of audiobook enthusiasts – it delivers an effortless and enjoyable listening experience. 📚🎧 No need to convert files anymore – ListenBook's seamless playback of various formats is a game-changer for audiobook enthusiasts like me! Revolutionizing the way I enjoy stories – this app's seamless playback and intuitive controls make it a must-have for every book enthusiast. 📱🎧 The app is perfect for long walks. It keeps me company the whole time.
Lumberyard
Binaural audio processing on ListenBook is a thoughtful addition that keeps my ears comfortable during extended listening sessions. ListenBook's seamless integration with CarPlay has made my drives more informative.
Delirious Supernova
Finally, an app that supports all my audiobook formats! ListenBook is a game-changer. This was a competent audiobook production with no major flaws. The narrator's voice was pleasant enough and the audio quality was acceptable, though not exceptional. While the performance didn't particularly stand out, it served its purpose adequately for my daily commute.
BlacKitten
I can't believe I waited so long to start listening to audiobooks – this app has converted me! Audiobook enthusiasts, gather around! This app's exceptional features, from audio filters to robust support, have transformed my daily routines into storytelling moments. 🎉🎧 ListenBook's audio filters are a valuable tool for customizing my audiobook playback to perfection.
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