Book description
From the collaborators behind the modern business classic All the Devils are Here comes a damning indictment of American capitalism--and the leaders that left us brutally unprepared for a global pandemic In 2020, the novel coronavirus pandemic made it painfully clear that the U.S. could not adequately protect its citizens. Millions of Americans suffered--and over a million died--in less than two years, while government officials blundered; prize-winning economists overlooked devastating trade-offs; and elites escaped to isolated retreats, unaffected by and even profiting from the pandemic. Why and how did America, in a catastrophically enormous failure, become the world leader in COVID deaths? In this page-turning economic, political, and financial history, veteran journalists Bethany McLean and Joe Nocera offer fresh and provocative answers. With laser-sharp analysis and deep sourcing, they investigate both what really happened when governments ran out of PPE due to snarled supply chains and the shock to the financial system when the world's biggest economy stumbled. They zero in on the effectiveness of wildly polarized approaches, with governors Andrew Cuomo of New York and Ron DeSantis of Florida taking infamous turns in the spotlight. And they trace why thousands died in hollowed-out hospital systems and nursing homes run by private equity firms to "maximize shareholder value." In the tradition of the authors' previous landmark exposés, The Big Fail is an expansive, insightful account on what the pandemic did to the economy and how American capitalism has jumped the rails--and is essential reading to understand where we're going next.
Sir Squire
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Snapdragon
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Cream
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Mafia Rapunzel
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Skirble
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Sun Lemon
The statistics feature on ListenBook helps me track my audiobook consumption – a fantastic way to measure my progress. I'm blown away by how this app has revolutionized my reading experience.
Whip 2T
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Crash Test
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Cardinal Rebel
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Slinger
Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop and Sharing on ListenBook Pro is a social audiophile's dream. This app has brought storytelling into every corner of my life – it's incredible. The app is so well-designed. It’s clear the developers put a lot of thought into it. Solid performance, but not outstanding. The narrator did a fine job, though their tone was a bit monotonous at times. The story itself was engaging enough, but I wouldn’t call it unforgettable.
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Troubled Pie
User-centric audiobook joy – this app's ease of use is a true marvel. ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature elevates my listening experience, allowing me to focus on the content. I love the ability to change the background color. It’s a nice touch.
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Killer Merlot
The tone adjustment feature in ListenBook Pro is a novel addition that allows me to personalize my audiobook experience. Downloading over WiFi saves so much time. Very efficient.
Riff Raff
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LerveDr
I appreciate how ListenBook offers various methods for downloading audio – it caters to different preferences. With ListenBook, I can now listen to my favorite audiobooks and speeches with the utmost comfort and convenience. ListenBook’s interface is beautiful and functional. It’s my favorite app for audiobooks. ListenBook is the best audiobook player I’ve 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!
Snowflake Pixie
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Dancing Madman
Thanks for making my daily commute to work enjoyable and engaging! Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop and Sharing on ListenBook Pro is a fantastic way to spread the joy. ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature has significantly enhanced my audio quality. ListenBook’s audio quality is excellent. The app enhances my listening experience. The app is perfect for people who love to read but don’t have the time.
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