Book description
Powerful and important . . . an instant classic. --The Washington Post Book World The award-winning look at an ugly aspect of American racism by the bestselling author of Lies My Teacher Told Me, reissued with a new preface by the author In this groundbreaking work, sociologist James W. Loewen, author of the classic bestseller Lies My Teacher Told Me, brings to light decades of hidden racial exclusion in America. In a provocative, sweeping analysis of American residential patterns, Loewen uncovers the thousands of sundown towns--almost exclusively white towns where it was an unspoken rule that blacks weren't welcome--that cropped up throughout the twentieth century, most of them located outside of the South. Written with Loewen's trademark honesty and thoroughness, Sundown Towns won the Gustavus Myers Outstanding Book Award, received starred reviews in Publishers Weekly and Booklist, and launched a nationwide online effort to track down and catalog sundown towns across America. In a new preface, Loewen puts this history in the context of current controversies around white supremacy and the Black Lives Matter movement. He revisits sundown towns and finds the number way down, but with notable exceptions in exclusive all-white suburbs such as Kenilworth, Illinois, which as of 2010 had not a single black household. And, although many former sundown towns are now integrated, they often face second-generation sundown town issues, such as in Ferguson, Missouri, a former sundown town that is now majority black, but with a majority-white police force.
Cosmic Presence
Hands down, the best audiobook collection I've ever come across. It has everything I want to listen to. ListenBook's intuitive controls and beautiful layout make my audiobook experience a delightful one. ListenBook's commitment to providing a high-quality audiobook experience is truly commendable. ๐ Accessing my favorite authors and genres is a breeze with this app's user-friendly functionality. ๐ฑ๐ง The app's compatibility with CarPlay and Apple Watch enhances my listening experience on the go.
Venious
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Chocolate Thunder
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Lord Nikon
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Trouble Mittens
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Journeyman
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Doughboy, Esq
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Silent
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Red Pepper
Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop and Sharing on ListenBook Pro is a social audiophile's dream. ListenBook is the best audiobook player Iโve ever used. The app is reliable, fast, and packed with features like customizable themes and playback speed. The sleep timer is a lifesaver for bedtime listening. Great job, developers!
Ice
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Bit Sentinel
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Scrapple
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Lady Petal
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MuseMaster
I love how this app allows me to enjoy books even when I'm on the move. The quick access to chapters and controls makes the app a joy to use. I'm always in control.
Light Lion
Kudos to the creators for making literature so accessible and enjoyable. With this app, I've discovered a new way to make my downtime more enriching and meaningful. The auto-rewind feature is a small detail that makes a big difference. It enhances my listening experience.
Winter Underdog
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Gbbledgoodk
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ThoughtTraveler
ListenBook Pro offers amazing value with unlimited audiobook length and noise reduction features. ListenBook has rekindled my love for learning, one audio experience at a time. ListenBook's player features, like chapters and bookmarks, make it a versatile tool for any listener.
LifeRobber
Noise reduction on ListenBook enhances the clarity of dictaphone recordings, allowing me to enjoy content even in noisy environments. ListenBook has made my audiobook journey effortless, turning every moment into an escape. ๐งโโ๏ธ Finding zen in the art of listening โ this app takes mindfulness to a new level! ๐งโโ๏ธ๐ง Looping playback has revolutionized my study sessions. I'm learning faster than ever. Noise reduction on ListenBook Pro is a game-changer. I can enjoy clear recordings.
Elektrik
Unwinding with a good audiobook has become my favorite self-care ritual. 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.
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