Book description
An Independent Publisher Book Awards Gold Medal WinnerA Progressive Book of the YearA TechCrunch Favorite Read of the Year "Deeply researched and thoughtful."--Nature "An extended exercise in myth busting."--Outside "A critique of both popular and scientific understandings of the hormone, and how they have been used to explain, or even defend, inequalities of power."--The Observer Testosterone is a familiar villain, a ready culprit for everything from stock market crashes to the overrepresentation of men in prisons. But your testosterone level doesn't actually predict your appetite for risk, sex drive, or athletic prowess. It isn't the biological essence of manliness--in fact, it isn't even a male sex hormone. So what is it, and how did we come to endow it with such superhuman powers? T's story begins when scientists first went looking for the chemical essence of masculinity. Over time, it provided a handy rationale for countless behaviors--from the boorish to the enviable. Testosterone focuses on what T does in six domains: reproduction, aggression, risk-taking, power, sports, and parenting, addressing heated debates like whether high-testosterone athletes have a natural advantage as well as disagreements over what it means to be a man or woman. "This subtle, important book forces rethinking not just about one particular hormone but about the way the scientific process is embedded in social context."--Robert M. Sapolsky, author of Behave "A beautifully written and important book. The authors present strong and persuasive arguments that demythologize and defetishize T as a molecule containing quasi-magical properties, or as exclusively related to masculinity and males."--Los Angeles Review of Books "Provides fruitful ground for understanding what it means to be human, not as isolated physical bodies but as dynamic social beings."--Science
57 Pixels
The range of self-help and personal development audiobooks is truly enriching. Playlists and bookmarks are super helpful. Love using ListenBook!
Sugar Hiccup
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WonderWords
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Energy
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Midnight Rider
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Pink C
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Kazami of Truth
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Solitaire
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FrankenGrin
The app's stability and reliability make it my go-to choice for audiobooks. The seamless integration with CarPlay adds convenience and entertainment during my daily commutes.
Black Hole Necromancer
The statistics feature in ListenBook provides valuable insights into my audiobook habits, helping me learn and grow. ListenBook has made my daily walks so much more enjoyable. I'm always learning now! Good but not great. The narration was competent but lacked the extra spark that makes some audiobooks truly special. Still worth a listen though.
MysticMingle
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Mental
I'm amazed by the app's versatility in downloading audio. It accommodates various sources seamlessly. CUE playlist support helps me organize my audiobooks efficiently. It's a great organizational tool. With features like auto-rewind, I never lose my place when I pause listening.
Gothic Slacker
I can't believe how quickly I finish books now, all thanks to this app. Good for background listening. I didnβt get fully immersed, but it was pleasant enough to have on while doing chores. The narratorβs voice was easy to listen to, even if the delivery lacked some energy. A functional audiobook production that met basic requirements. The narrator's voice was pleasant enough to listen to for extended periods, though their performance didn't add much interpretation to the text. The audio engineering was competent without being remarkable.
Mr. Lucky
Book groups are a thoughtful addition. It's like having virtual bookshelves! ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature has transformed the audio quality. It's crystal clear now.
CirrusFlash
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Trick Baron
This app's support for various formats has made my audiobook collection even more diverse and exciting. This app has transformed my daily routine into moments of literary delight. The app's compatibility with CarPlay is a fantastic bonus. It keeps me entertained during long drives. As someone who struggles to focus on audiobooks, this kept my attention the whole way through. The narrator's clear diction and expressive delivery were perfect.
NoiseCake
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WanderWord
I'm hooked on this app's effortless downloading process β I can have my favorite audiobooks in seconds. With this app, I'm discovering the joy of reading during my commutes. ListenBook's user-friendly interface and powerful features have rekindled my love for audiobooks. The audio filters and precise controls are fantastic! I'm amazed by the app's versatility in downloading audio. It accommodates various sources seamlessly. ListenBook has made managing my audiobook collection a breeze. Library organization is top-notch.
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