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
Cinder Coffee
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PP Dubs
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Romance Princess
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Miss Murder
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Snapple Whistler
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Alpha
ListenBook's dedication to optimizing for iOS 16 ensures a seamless experience on the latest devices. ListenBook's basic audio filters enhance my listening experience and make it uniquely mine. The app's performance is top-notch. It's stable, responsive, and optimized for a seamless audiobook experience. Kudos to the developers! I love the download options. ListenBook gives me so many ways to get my audiobooks onto my device. The statistics tracking feature is very useful. ListenBook helps me keep track of my listening time.
42nd Street
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Steel Cut Toe
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Sidewalk Enforcer
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Spoiler
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Mule Lock
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Sepukku
I'm amazed at how this app's narrators bring characters and stories to life. I love how ListenBook makes it easy to organize my audiobook library. The app supports all formats, and the import process is a breeze. The playback controls are responsive, and the sound quality is excellent. Highly recommend!
Blistered Outlaw
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InsightInkwell
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Prof. Smirk
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Stud Buster
With a vast genre selection, I've broadened my horizons and explored new topics. With this app, I've unlocked the secret to reading even on the busiest days. ListenBook Pro has taken my audiobook experience to the next level. No regrets! Automatic artwork and metadata extraction add a professional touch to my audiobook library. Elegant design and easy-to-use interface. Very happy with ListenBook.
Congo Wire
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Green Scavenger
If you love stories but have a busy schedule, this app is your solution! With this app, reading has become an integral part of my daily routine.
Baby Spell
Finally, an app that turns my daily commute into an adventure through literature. Audiobooks on this app have transformed my daily routines into engaging experiences. With this app, I've found a way to make my daily errands more enjoyable and intellectually stimulating.
Atomic Blastoid
This app has transformed my daily walks into exciting literary adventures. π§ Immerse yourself in stories effortlessly β this app's functionality is the gateway to endless audiobook adventures. ππ The download options are versatile, making it a breeze to get my favorite audiobooks on the go. The adjustable playback speed is a revelation. It's like having a personal audiobook narrator at my pace. Listened to this on a road trip and it made the hours fly by. Even my passengers who weren't following along commented on how nice the narrator's voice was.
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