Book description
In The Conquest of Happiness, first published by Liveright in 1930, iconoclastic philosopher Bertrand Russell attempted to diagnose the myriad causes of unhappiness in modern life and chart a path out of the seemingly inescapable malaise so prevalent even in safe and prosperous Western societies. More than eighty years later, Russell's wisdom remains as true as it was on its initial release. Eschewing guilt-based morality, Russell lays out a rationalist prescription for living a happy life, including the importance of cultivating interests outside oneself and the dangers of passive pleasure. In this new edition, best-selling philosopher Daniel C. Dennett reintroduces Russell to a new generation, stating that Conquest is both "a fascinating time capsule" and "a prototype of the flood of self-help books that have more recently been published, few of them as well worth reading today as Russell's little book."
Bambi Benz
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Sun Washer
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Flashpoint
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EchoEmissary
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Doll Champagne
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Achilles Mountain
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Digger
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Sultan of Speed
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Toy Town
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Tea Kettle
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Goatee Shield
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Black Mustard
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Fire Queen
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Red Hot Kevorkian
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Miss Lucky
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Atomic Blastoid
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Bambi Benz
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Grave Digger
Thank you for making my reading goals more achievable and enjoyable. ListenBook's extensive statistics feature adds a new level of insight to my audiobook habits.
NexusNomad
ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature is like a magical spell that transports me into the heart of the story. The app is so versatile. It works with all my devices.
Tin Fox
The app's stability and reliability make it my go-to choice for audiobooks. This app has made my workouts and chores so much more enjoyable. I'm amazed by the extensive statistics tracking. It's fascinating to see my listening habits. Easy sharing with friends via AirDrop. Very convenient. This audiobook was neither good nor bad - simply average. The narrator's delivery was professional but uninspired, and the recording quality was clean though not exceptional. It provided satisfactory entertainment without standing out from similar titles.
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