Book description
"A carefully researched work of intellectual history, and an urgently needed political analysis." --Jane Mayer "[A] scorching indictment of free market fundamentalism ... and how we can change, before it's too late."-Esquire, Best Books of Winter 2023 The bestselling authors of Merchants of Doubt offer a profound, startling history of one of America's most tenacious--and destructive--false ideas: the myth of the "free market." In their bestselling book Merchants of Doubt, Naomi Oreskes and Erik M. Conway revealed the origins of climate change denial. Now, they unfold the truth about another disastrous dogma: the "magic of the marketplace." In the early 20th century, business elites, trade associations, wealthy powerbrokers, and media allies set out to build a new American orthodoxy: down with "big government" and up with unfettered markets. With startling archival evidence, Oreskes and Conway document campaigns to rewrite textbooks, combat unions, and defend child labor. They detail the ploys that turned hardline economists Friedrich von Hayek and Milton Friedman into household names; recount the libertarian roots of the Little House on the Prairie books; and tune into the General Electric-sponsored TV show that beamed free-market doctrine to millions and launched Ronald Reagan's political career. By the 1970s, this propaganda was succeeding. Free market ideology would define the next half-century across Republican and Democratic administrations, giving us a housing crisis, the opioid scourge, climate destruction, and a baleful response to the Covid-19 pandemic. Only by understanding this history can we imagine a future where markets will serve, not stifle, democracy.
Gabriel Dandelion
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Stickers
The audio filters in ListenBook allow me to customize my listening experience. Speed up or slow down playbackβit's all up to me! ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature is like a magic wand that transforms even the noisiest environments into cozy listening spaces.
QuestQuill
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Diamond Gamer
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Trick Baron
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Pigeon Woman
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Murder Cherry
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DZE
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Bad Bunny
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Stud muffin
I appreciate how ListenBook offers various methods for downloading audio β it caters to different preferences. Thanks to ListenBook's binaural audio processing, my extended listening sessions are fatigue-free. Looping playback is my favorite study tool. It's a game-changer for mastering challenging content. Binaural audio reduces listening fatigue. Such a great feature! The app is very user-friendly. ListenBook makes listening to audiobooks a breeze.
Saint La-Z-Boy
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Plegasus
An audiobook lover's dream come true. So many options, I'm in heaven! This app has transformed my long flights into productive and enjoyable experiences. ListenBook's compatibility with various audio formats is impressive. From MP3 to FLAC, it handles them all flawlessly. Adjusting the tone of the voice is a novel feature that allows for a personalized listening experience.
FireBrang
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Pockets
Chapters make it so easy to pick up where I left off. No more hunting around. The statistics tracking feature is very useful. ListenBook helps me keep track of my listening time.
Sky Bully
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Willow Dragon
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21st Street
Streamlined audiobook integration β this app's usability is impressive. With this app, every moment becomes an opportunity to indulge in fantastic stories. The controls, layout, and seamless playback are a reader's dream. ππ§ Automated metadata extraction is a time-saver. My library is so organized now.
NexusNavigator
π Say goodbye to boredom during long drives β this app makes road trips fly by! ππ Audiobooks made convenient β this app's functionality is impressive. CUE playlist support is a fantastic feature that allows me to curate customized listening sessions, whether for study, relaxation, or entertainment. Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop is a fun and interactive way to connect. The app is so well-designed. Itβs clear the developers put a lot of thought into it.
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