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.
High Woo
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Light Lion
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DeathDancer
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Soda Delirium
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Lord Theus
With ListenBook, my daily commutes have become a cherished time for learning and enjoyment. Perfect for listening to lectures and speeches. Highly useful app.
ELLerG!c
I've become a more attentive listener thanks to the engaging audiobooks. The convenience of switching between devices without losing my place is a lifesaver. With this app, I'm rediscovering the joy of reading in the most convenient way. ๐ถ๐ The harmony between simplicity and functionality in this app is truly impressive. Audiobooks have never sounded this good! ๐ต๐ง Middle-of-the-road experience. The audiobook was fineโgood narration, decent storyโbut it didnโt leave a lasting impression. If youโre looking for something low-commitment, this works.
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Spooky Electric
This app has transformed my screen time into valuable learning and entertainment. ListenBook's powerful audio downloading features make it easy to keep my content at my fingertips. With this app, I've discovered a new way to make my downtime more enriching and meaningful.
Toy Town
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ReiGnZ
This app has turned my daily routine into a source of excitement and joy. ListenBook's support for looping and shuffling playback adds versatility to my audiobook enjoyment.
3D Waffle
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ThoughtTraveler
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Darling Peacock
With this app, I've rediscovered the joy of reading through my ears, making every moment more valuable. Adjusting the tone of the voice is genius. It's like having a customizable audiobook narrator. Unlimited length audiobooks with ListenBook Pro are a huge plus! This app is a must-have for anyone who loves audiobooks. The interface is intuitive, and the app supports all formats. I love the auto-bookmark featureโit saves my place automatically, so I never lose track. Highly recommend!
Dancing Madman
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2nd Hand Joe
Seamless integration with all my devices and flawless synchronization โ top-notch. I've found hidden gems in genres I never thought I'd be interested in. No more fussing with synchronization โ this app just gets it done! Supports artwork and metadata perfectly. My library looks great!
Mr. 44
ListenBook's commitment to providing a high-quality audiobook experience is truly commendable. The extensive statistics feature on ListenBook helps me track my audiobook consumption habits โ so cool! I'm amazed at how this app has brought back the joy of reading into my daily routine โ thank you! I'm amazed at how this app has turned my errands into exciting reading sessions.
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