Book description
This must-have book shows us WHY we need to take action now to combat climate change and then, critically, HOW, through easy-to-understand language and stunning infographics that offer each of us varied and doable solutions to the overwhelming challenges facing our planet. As more focus is put on climate science, there is a need for each of us to learn how we can change our habits in our home, communities, and government to save our planet. Enter The Climate Action Handbook. A visually stunning guide, it does what no other climate change book manages to do: it's approachable, digestible, and offers the average person ideas, options, and a roadmap for action. It also offers hope--often overlooked in climate change conversations. Climate actions can create near-instantaneous improvements in air quality and can offer ways to address societal inequities, green our communities, save money, and build local economies. Stunning and creative infographics help anyone easily grasp the many challenges facing our planet, as well as how every action--be it on the individual, local, or government level--matters. From food and fashion choices, rethinking travel, greening up our homes and gardens, to civic engagement and championing community climate planning, Dr. Heidi Roop shares 100 wide-ranging ways that readers from all walks of life can help move the needle in the right direction. Actions include: - Cutting down on food waste - Reducing your driving speed - Voting in every election - Using the cold-water cycle on your washing machine - Supporting healthy soils in your gardens and community green spaces - Engaging in local climate action planning - Preparing an emergency kit for your home - Deleting unused emails and online accounts - Swapping out milk for nondairy alternatives like oat milk - Opting for slower shipping whenever possible - Regularly maintaining and clean your heating and cooling systems - Engaging in climate conversations at work and at home And many more! Return to this invaluable resource again and again to discover a roadmap for action and much-needed hope. What will your climate journey look like?
Sass Burst
ListenBook has turned my ordinary moments into extraordinary adventures through stories. Audiobook multitasking made easy – this app's functionality is top-notch. Adjustable playback speed and volume control are top-notch.
CuriousCrafter
The narrator's voices are so engaging, it's like having a personal storytelling session. The app's recommendations are surprisingly accurate – it's like they know my taste perfectly! ⭐️ This app's functionality is a symphony of efficiency – I'm savoring stories with ease, even on the busiest days. 🎶📖 Tone adjustment is such a unique feature. It's like customizing the narrator's voice. Looping playback and shuffle features keep my audiobook sessions engaging and fresh.
Most Wanted
An audiobook lover's dream come true. So many options, I'm in heaven! If you love stories but have a busy schedule, this app is your solution! 💼 Enhancing work-from-home productivity – audiobooks make even the most routine tasks a delight. 💻📖 The ability to play various audio formats without conversion is amazing. ListenBook is top-notch.
Granola Dove
I've become the storyteller of my family, sharing the amazing audiobooks I've discovered. If you love stories but have a busy schedule, this app is your solution! With this app, I've turned mundane tasks into moments of inspiration and education – it's brilliant! Noise reduction on ListenBook Pro is a game-changer. I can enjoy clear recordings. The interface is sleek and modern. It’s a joy to use.
Bambi Benz
The customer support team is responsive and always ready to assist. ListenBook has transformed my daily activities into opportunities for personal growth. ListenBook is my go-to app for audiobooks. It's like having a personal assistant for my literary adventures. ListenBook's attention to detail is commendable. Every aspect of the app is well-crafted. ListenBook has all the features I need. My go-to audiobook app!
Devil Blade
ListenBook has revolutionized my audiobook experience. Now I can enjoy my favorite lectures and speeches with ease! Finally, an app that handles all my audiobook formats effortlessly. ListenBook is a must-have!
Cooger
Audiobooks made accessible – this app's ease of use is a true blessing. Looping playback helps me focus on challenging content and grasp complex concepts. A study must-have! ListenBook has completely transformed how I enjoy audiobooks. The chapter navigation is seamless, and the statistics feature is a fun way to track my listening progress. The app is stable, fast, and incredibly user-friendly. Five stars!
Gro
With this app, reading is no longer a luxury – it's a convenient habit. 🔥 Spicing up my routine with this app – it's like having a personal storyteller on hand at all times! ✨📖 With features like auto-rewind, I never lose my place when I pause listening. The app is perfect for road trips. It keeps me entertained for hours.
Mauve Cactus
I'm amazed by ListenBook's smooth drag-and-drop downloads in my web browser – a time-saver! This app has made long flights and road trips so much more enjoyable. No more interruptions – the auto-rewind feature is a genius solution for seamless listening. ListenBook has rekindled my passion for learning. I'm exploring new topics every day.
Mustard Centaur
I'm absolutely in love with this app! The interface is so intuitive and user-friendly. ListenBook's customizable audio filters allow me to personalize my listening experience – a fantastic feature. The audio filters make a noticeable difference. ListenBook provides an excellent listening experience. 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.
Fast FLAK
The drag-and-drop download feature on ListenBook is incredibly convenient – no more complicated processes. 💼 Workday blues? Not anymore – this app turns my office hours into reading time! 💻📖 ListenBook has become my go-to app for all audiobooks. Full of useful features.
Cooger
ListenBook's smooth playback and easy navigation ensure that my audiobook experience is always top-notch. ListenBook's compatibility with CarPlay and Apple Watch, combined with its chapters, controls, and filters, make it the ultimate audiobook app! Bookmarks are a lifesaver for study materials. I never lose my place again. Tone adjustment is a thoughtful addition that adds a personal touch to the audiobook narration. It's like having a narrator tailor their voice to my preferences. The narrator's voice took some getting used to - a bit nasal at first - but I grew to like it after a few chapters. Their pacing was excellent throughout.
Snow Hound
Listening to audiobooks has become a ritual, thanks to this incredible app. With this app, I can switch seamlessly between my iPhone and iPad, making my reading experience continuous. 🎧 Carrying a world of literature in my headphones – this app's convenience is truly remarkable. 📚💫 Perfect for listening to lectures and speeches. Highly useful app.
Sugar Apple
ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature is a blessing for clear and distraction-free listening. This audiobook was an absolute pleasure to listen to! The narrator's voice was rich and expressive, perfectly capturing the tone of the material. I found myself completely immersed in the story, often sitting in my car longer than necessary just to hear what happened next. The production quality was excellent with clear audio throughout.
Slinger
With a vast genre selection, I've broadened my horizons and explored new topics. 📱 Audiobooks at my fingertips – this app's ease of use is a booklover's dream come true! 📚🔥 🔥 Simplifying my reading routine – the app's functionality ensures I'm always one click away from literary adventures. 📚🔗
Plegasus
The ability to highlight passages and take notes while listening is a fantastic feature. This app's convenience has made my downtime more rewarding and enriching. The attention to detail is commendable. Artwork and metadata are sorted automatically.
Tall Sally
Navigating chapters and genres is a breeze with this app's functionality. CUE playlist support is a fantastic feature for those who enjoy organized and structured listening.
Flint
Audiobooks on this app have made my workouts more enjoyable and productive. This app's compatibility with different devices ensures that I can enjoy my audiobooks anywhere, anytime. From novels to speeches, this app's versatility in playing different formats has turned my ordinary moments into extraordinary listening sessions. 📱🔊 The app is very user-friendly. ListenBook makes listening to audiobooks a breeze.
ThreadTrail
Changing the tone of the sound on ListenBook Pro adds a personal touch to my experience. ListenBook's compatibility with various formats ensures that my audio needs are met. I'm blown away by the attention to detail in every aspect of this app.
Biscuit Meg
I've discovered authors I'd never heard of before, and now they're among my favorites. Listening to audiobooks has never been this convenient and enjoyable! I'm hooked on this app's ability to turn even the most mundane tasks into exciting opportunities for learning. Audiobook magic at my fingertips! This app's comprehensive offerings, from statistics tracking to immersive audio processing, have breathed new life into my reading. 📚✨
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