Book description
"A brief, cogent analysis of gentrification in Chicago ... an incisive and useful narrative on the puzzle of urban development."--Kirkus ReviewsIn the years after World War II, a movement began to bring the middle class back from the Chicago suburbs to the Lincoln Park neighborhood on the city's North Side. In place of the old, poorly maintained apartments and dense streetscapes of taverns and butchers, "rehabbers" imagined a new kind of neighborhood--a renovated, modern community that held on to the convenience, diversity, and character of a historic urban quarter, but also enjoyed the prosperity and privileges of a new subdivision.But as the old buildings came down, cheap studios were combined to create ever more spacious, luxurious homes. Property values swiftly rose, and the people who were being evicted to make room for progress began to assert their own ideas about the future of Lincoln Park. Over the course of the 1960s, divisions within the community deepened. Letters and picket lines gave way to increasingly violent strikes and counterstrikes as each camp tried to settle the same existential questions that beguile so many cities today: Who is a neighborhood for? And who gets to decide?A riveting historical look at gentrification and urban renewal projects that still resonates across every American city today.
East Army
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FlyGuardX
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Oblivion
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Tart Voodoo
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Pinball Wizard
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Light Despair
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Nutmeg
ListenBook's user-friendly design and compatibility with different formats have made it my go-to app. Listening to audiobooks has never been this convenient and enjoyable! This app's compatibility with different file types means that my entire audiobook collection is at my fingertips. ListenBook has transformed the way I engage with literature. It's like having a virtual bookshelf in my pocket.
Redneck Giorgio
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VisionVoyager
ListenBook's library organization and book groups help me keep my content neatly sorted. ListenBook's user-friendly interface and powerful features have rekindled my love for audiobooks. The audio filters and precise controls are fantastic! I've recommended ListenBook to all my fellow bookworms. It's a true companion for audiobook lovers.
X-Dew
The layout of ListenBook is so beautiful and user-friendly, making it a pleasure to use. ListenBook's innovation, seamless playback, and versatile features make it a standout app. The app is so easy to set up. I was listening to my books in no time. This app is a must-have for anyone who loves audiobooks. The interface is intuitive, and the app supports all formats. I love the auto-bookmark featureβit saves my place automatically, so I never lose track. Highly recommend! ListenBook is the best audiobook player Iβve ever used. The app is packed with features like customizable skip intervals, playback speed, and sleep timers. The interface is clean and easy to navigate, making it a joy to use. Five stars!
Fire Bite
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CuriousCraft
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Geneva Cuffs
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Kitchen
I'm impressed by ListenBook's commitment to providing a silky-smooth playback experience. ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature has made my audio content much more enjoyable in noisy environments. Seamless audiobook integration β this app's design is a true delight. Kudos to the developers for crafting an app that understands readers' needs. The smooth playback and sleek design are pure perfection. ππ The app's ability to extract artwork and metadata automatically is a huge time-saver.
ByteBard
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Martini Flower
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Old Man Winter
I've fallen in love with literature all over again, thanks to this incredible app. Makes listening to audiobooks so easy and enjoyable. Thank you, ListenBook! 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.
Voluntary
Thanks to ListenBook, downloading audiobooks is a hassle-free process, regardless of the source. ListenBook has become my go-to app for all audiobooks. Full of useful features.
Bazooka Har-de-har
Audiobooks on this app have made my morning rituals something to look forward to. This app's sleek design and intuitive features make it my trusted partner in exploring new narratives. The interface is clean and intuitive. I was up and running in seconds. The interface is beautiful and functional. ListenBook is my go-to app for audiobooks.
Wiccan Trouble
ListenBook Pro's tone adjustment feature is a fun way to experiment with the audiobook experience. The interface is beautiful and functional. ListenBook is my go-to app for audiobooks.
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