Book description
These days, everyone feels insecure. We are financially stressed and emotionally overwhelmed. The status quo isn't working for anyone, even those who appear to have it all. What is going on? In this urgent cultural diagnosis, author and activist Astra Taylor exposes how seemingly disparate crises--rising inequality and declining mental health, the ecological emergency, and the threat of authoritarianism--originate from a social order built on insecurity. From home ownership and education to the wellness industry and policing, many of the institutions and systems that promise to make us more secure actually undermine us. Mixing social critique, memoir, history, political analysis, and philosophy, this genre-bending book rethinks both insecurity and security from the ground up. By facing our existential insecurity and embracing our vulnerability, Taylor argues, we can begin to develop more caring, inclusive, and sustainable forms of security to help us better weather the challenges ahead. The Age of Insecurity will transform how you understand yourself and society--while illuminating a path toward meaningful change.
TulipCake
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Killah Goose
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Knuckles
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Chip Queen
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Pixie Soldier
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Fire Fish
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Terror Master
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Round Kick Boomer
ListenBook's drag-and-drop download feature is a time-saving convenience that I greatly appreciate. ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature is like a magical spell that transports me into the heart of the story.
Pistol Hydro
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Frosty
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Fast Draw
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Highlander Monk
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Coldy
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Kinged
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Little Granger
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FireBrang
Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop and Sharing on ListenBook Pro is a feature I can't live without. ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature is a blessing for enjoying clear audio in any environment. This app is a game-changer for anyone who's always on the go β it's like carrying a library in my pocket.
Racy Lady
With ListenBook, I can keep track of my audiobook consumption and explore new content with ease. Gone are the days of waiting for the right time to read β this app is always ready. Kudos to the developers for optimizing this app for iOS 16. It runs like a dream on my device.
Prof. Smirk
Navigating audiobooks seamlessly β this app's design is a true winner. This served its purpose as background listening while I worked. I probably missed some details but the narrator's voice was pleasant enough.
Frosty Snazz
This app has transformed my daily walks into exciting literary adventures. I've been able to tackle my reading list like never before, thanks to this app. ListenBook's audio filters and controls have revolutionized the way I enjoy my audio content. Noise reduction on ListenBook Pro is a game-changer. It transforms the way I enjoy my recordings. Automatic extraction of artwork and metadata adds a touch of elegance to my audiobook collection.
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