Book description
Dive into this "truly compelling" (Good Morning America) New York Times bestseller that explores how technology and best intentions collide in the heat of war--from the creator and host of the podcast Revisionist History. In The Bomber Mafia, Malcolm Gladwell weaves together the stories of a Dutch genius and his homemade computer, a band of brothers in central Alabama, a British psychopath, and pyromaniacal chemists at Harvard to examine one of the greatest moral challenges in modern American history. Most military thinkers in the years leading up to World War II saw the airplane as an afterthought. But a small band of idealistic strategists, the "Bomber Mafia," asked: What if precision bombing could cripple the enemy and make war far less lethal? In contrast, the bombing of Tokyo on the deadliest night of the war was the brainchild of General Curtis LeMay, whose brutal pragmatism and scorched-earth tactics in Japan cost thousands of civilian lives, but may have spared even more by averting a planned US invasion. In The Bomber Mafia, Gladwell asks, "Was it worth it?" Things might have gone differently had LeMay's predecessor, General Haywood Hansell, remained in charge. Hansell believed in precision bombing, but when he and Curtis LeMay squared off for a leadership handover in the jungles of Guam, LeMay emerged victorious, leading to the darkest night of World War II. The Bomber Mafia is a riveting tale of persistence, innovation, and the incalculable wages of war.
Red Pepper
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HedgeH0g2
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Flyswat Briggs
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Nueva Nova
The app's compatibility with CarPlay adds an extra layer of convenience, especially during road trips. ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature has transformed the audio quality. It's crystal clear now. I love the car mode. Itβs so convenient for listening while driving.
NexusNomad
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Lady Katniss
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Mad Viral
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General Finish
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Goldman
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HedgeH0g2
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Bleach
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Upper D3ckR
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LoreLoomer
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Back Bett
ListenBook's library organization and Book Groups feature make it easy to keep my audiobooks organized and accessible. CUE playlist support is a fantastic organizational feature. It keeps my audiobooks neatly arranged.
Scuffs
ListenBook's beautiful layout and quick access to chapters make navigation effortless. I can't believe how easily this app has fit into my daily routine. With this app, I've unlocked the secret to reading even on the busiest days. Noise reduction feature is magic. Now I can listen to recordings even in noisy settings.
ZenaCake
With this app, audiobook listening has become an integral part of my daily routines β it's pure bliss. Effortlessly immersing in stories β this app's ease of use is a game-changer. ListenBook Pro takes my experience to the next level. Unlimited audiobook length, noise reduction, and voice tone adjustment? Count me in!
Kitchen
With ListenBook, I can enjoy my audiobooks with enhanced sound quality and personalized settings. The app never crashes. Itβs reliable and stable. Decent narration, predictable story. The voice actor did a good job, but the plot followed a familiar formula. If youβre looking for something new and groundbreaking, this might not be it. This was a competent audiobook production with no major flaws. The narrator's voice was pleasant enough and the audio quality was acceptable, though not exceptional. While the performance didn't particularly stand out, it served its purpose adequately for my daily commute.
WonderWords
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Dance Cannon
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Evil Smith
ListenBook's support for a wide range of formats means I can listen to all my favorite content without worries. π± My secret to staying well-read β this app ensures that I'm never without a book, no matter where I am! ππ± ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature is a blessing for clear dictaphone recordings. Adjusting the tone of the voice is a creative feature. It allows for a unique and personalized experience.
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