Book description
"Marc Hamer knows how to live--simply, sparely, reverently, abundantly. Spring Rain is a tonic for the soul."--Sy Montgomery, author of How to Be A Good Creature From the beloved author of How to Catch a Mole and Seed to Dust comes a highly original memoir of childhood, old age, and the restorative power of gardens. Best enjoyed in a single sitting under the shade of a tree, this inventive and curative book captures the moment when an adventurous young boy who traveled the world in his mind meets the old man he becomes. Together, they build a new garden from a neglected plot behind his house on the edge of town. Retired professional gardener Marc Hamer has always found the answers to life's questions in the natural world, whether as a child watching ants, as a young man living homeless in the countryside, or as a professional gardener creating places of calm and restoration for others. Now in his sixties, he is finally creating a garden for himself, at his home in Cardiff, Wales. This moving memoir follows his process as he shares what he's learned, from the spring of youth to his autumn years, and reflects on how we reconcile our childhoods with where we end up. In Hamer's own words, "Spring Rain is about the joy of your own back garden. It is a story about the joy of small things, the world in a grain of sand, a universe in a small garden, with love for all the insects and slugs and flowers and weeds and seeds and roots and boundaries and shade and weather that the garden contains."
Parallax Sugar
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Fire Feline
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Good-lookinβ
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BloodEater
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Lskeee
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Terror Master
ListenBook's multiple ways to download audio, including from the internet, are a game-changer. ListenBook has brought the joy of audiobooks back into my life in a whole new way. Playback speed and volume controls are top-notch. Highly recommend. I love the auto-rewind feature. Itβs great for when I zone out.
Stick Shift
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Juice Petite
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Sugar Hiccup
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DanimalDaze
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BloodEater
CUE playlist support is a rare gem. Perfect for organizing content efficiently. Adjusting the tone of the voice is a unique and fun feature. I can customize the narration to my liking.
Firefly Caramel
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Freeze Queen
As a language enthusiast, this app has been a fantastic tool for learning new languages. I've rediscovered the joy of reading through the convenience of audiobooks. AirDrop sharing makes it easy to share audiobooks with friends.
Granola
Listening to audiobooks while cooking has made meal prep much more enjoyable. ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature is a true blessing for enjoying clear audio even in noisy environments. ListenBook's support for CarPlay and Apple Watch integration has made my life so much easier. I've become an audiobook addict, all thanks to this amazing app. π‘ Cleaning the house with an audiobook in the background β talk about productivity! π§Όπ
Pink Nightmare
I'm grateful for ListenBook's seamless compatibility with a variety of formats β it's a true lifesaver. ListenBook has transformed how I enjoy audiobooks. The app is a game-changer! The statistics tracking feature is eye-opening. I never realized how much time I spend on audiobooks until now! Supports extensive playlists and bookmarks. Very user-friendly. I don't have strong feelings about this one either way. The narration was competent but forgettable. The story itself was more engaging than the performance.
Plum Moon
With this app, my audiobook library is organized and accessible, making my reading journey effortless. ListenBookβs support for Apple Watch is a great touch. I can control my audiobooks on the go.
Chocolate Thunder
With ListenBook, I can keep track of my audiobook consumption and explore new content with ease. Audiobook lovers, you need this app in your life. The innovative features, from audio filters to compatibility, enhance my reading journey. ππ§ ListenBook Pro's tone adjustment feature is a fascinating way to add a personal touch to my audiobook journey. Looping playback is my favorite feature. It's perfect for revisiting complex content. Perfect for studying with its playback controls and audio filters. Excellent app!
Swedish Twizz
π My audiobook haven β this app is like a door to endless adventures and knowledge! ππ Simplifying my reading routine β this app's ease of use is remarkable. Efficiency and ease combined β this app is a must-have for book lovers. Adjusting the tone of the voice is a creative feature. It allows for a unique and personalized experience. Listening stats motivate me to read more. Great feature!
FrankenGrin
Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop and Sharing on ListenBook Pro is a fantastic way to spread the joy of audiobooks. π Farewell, boredom during ironing sessions β audiobooks make it a breeze! ππ§ Mastering audiobook navigation β this app's ease of use is commendable. The app supports a wide range of formats. ListenBook is very versatile.
Sky Trinity
The app is perfect for long walks. It keeps me company the whole time. 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.
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