Book description
In the bestselling tradition of Why We Sleep and The Sixth Extinction, an urgent and insightful look at the hidden impact of light pollution, and a passionate appeal to cherish natural darkness for the sake of the environment, our own well-being, and all life on earth. How much light is too much light? Satellite pictures show our planet as a brightly glowing orb, and in our era of constant illumination, light pollution has become a major issue. The world's flora and fauna have evolved to operate in the natural cycle of day and night. But in the last 150 years, we have extended our day--and in doing so have forced out the inhabitants of the night and disrupted the circadian rhythms necessary to sustain all living things, including ourselves. In this persuasive, well-researched book, Swedish conservationist Johan Eklöf urges us to appreciate natural darkness, its creatures, and its unique benefits. Eklöf ponders the beauties of the night sky, traces the errant paths of light-drunk moths and the swift dives of keen-eyed owls, and shows us the bioluminescent creatures of the deepest oceans. As a devoted friend of the night, he writes passionately about the startling damage we inflict on ourselves and our fellow creatures simply by keeping the lights on. The Darkness Manifesto depicts the domino effect of diminishing darkness: insects, dumbfounded by streetlamps, failing to reproduce; birds blinded and bewildered by artificial lights; and bats starving as they wait in vain for food insects that only come out in the dark of night. For humans, light-induced sleep disturbances impact our hormones and weight, and can contribute to mental health problems like chronic stress and depression. The streetlamps, floodlights, and neon signs of cities are altering entire ecosystems, and scientists are only just beginning to understand the long-term effects. The light bulb--long the symbol of progress and development--needs to be turned off. Educational, eye-opening, and ultimately encouraging, The Darkness Manifesto outlines simple steps that we can take to benefit ourselves and the planet. In order to ensure a bright future, we must embrace the darkness.
Blackfire
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Call Back Queen
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Rooster
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Crumb Cake
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Zero Corn
I love the ability to share my progress with friends. It’s a fun feature. This app is perfect for anyone who loves audiobooks. The interface is sleek and modern, and the playback controls are super responsive. I also appreciate the cloud integration, which lets me access my books from anywhere. Great work!
Flotsams54
The ability to change playback speed and audio volume on ListenBook gives me full control over my listening experience. This app's ease of use has made my daily activities more enjoyable and educational. 🏝️ Basking in the sun with an audiobook – relaxation meets storytelling paradise! ☀️📖 Effortless audiobook management – this app's usability is a winner. Quick access to chapters and controls ensures a seamless listening experience with ListenBook. It's effortless to use.
Pinball Wizard
ListenBook has become an essential part of my routine. It's more than an app – it's a companion. Automated artwork and metadata extraction make my library look organized and visually appealing. A perfectly acceptable audiobook that fulfilled its purpose. The narration was competent if not particularly memorable, and the production quality was standard for the genre. It served as decent background entertainment during mundane tasks.
Wrangler Jim
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Morbid Sugar
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BoomerBox
ListenBook makes my commute enjoyable. The audio filters really enhance the listening experience. Not bad, but not amazing either. The narrator’s voice was pleasant, though some parts felt a bit rushed. The story had its moments, but I wouldn’t necessarily recommend it over similar titles in the genre.
Kingfisher
ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature has significantly enhanced my audio quality. No need for file conversion is a game-changer. Love using ListenBook on my iPhone.
Undergrad Split
Finally, a way to enjoy literature on the go without straining my eyes. I'm addicted to this app's seamless integration with my daily routines and activities. ListenBook's dedication to providing an excellent audiobook experience is evident in its smooth and silky playback. ListenBook Pro's tone adjustment feature is a playful addition that lets me tweak the audiobook experience. I love the ability to import books from my computer. It’s so easy.
JK Friend
I can't get enough of this app – it's a true game-changer for book lovers. Noise reduction and voice tone adjustment are simply amazing.
Shooter
With this app, reading is no longer a luxury – it's a convenient habit. The app is perfect for long flights. It keeps me entertained the whole time.
NexusNavigator
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Broomspun
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CuriousCoder
This app has turned my mundane tasks into exciting opportunities for reading. Every moment is a chance to explore new stories with this app. Its intuitive features and compatibility ensure my audiobook journey is seamless. 🌌🎧 Supports all my playlists and bookmarks. Very convenient.
Poptart AK47
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Drugstore Cowboy
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SpellTansy
Finally, an app that lets me enjoy audiobooks without worrying about file formats! I love how I can adjust the skip intervals. It’s perfect for my listening style.
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