Book description
Phosphorus has played a critical role in some of the most lethal substances on earth: firebombs, rat poison, nerve gas. But it's also the key component of one of the most vital: fertilizer, which has sustained life for billions of people. In this major work of explanatory science and environmental journalism, Pulitzer Prize finalist Dan Egan investigates the past, present, and future of what has been called "the oil of our time."The story of phosphorus spans the globe and vast tracts of human history. First discovered in a seventeenth-century alchemy lab in Hamburg, it soon became a highly sought-after resource. The race to mine phosphorus took people from the battlefields of Waterloo, which were looted for the bones of fallen soldiers, to the fabled guano islands off Peru, the Bone Valley of Florida, and the sand dunes of the Western Sahara. Over the past century, phosphorus has made farming vastly more productive, feeding the enormous increase in the human population. Yet, as Egan harrowingly reports, our overreliance on this vital crop nutrient is today causing toxic algae blooms and "dead zones" in waterways from the coasts of Florida to the Mississippi River basin to the Great Lakes and beyond. Egan also explores the alarming reality that diminishing access to phosphorus poses a threat to the food system worldwide--which risks rising conflict and even war.With The Devil's Element, Egan has written an essential and eye-opening account that urges us to pay attention to one of the most perilous but little-known environmental issues of our time.
Daffy Girl
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Twinkle Cocoa
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RDTN
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ThoughtTracer
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Rooster
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GoldTouch
Quick access to chapters and controls makes ListenBook a breeze to use. It's an intuitive experience. ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature is a blessing for clear and distraction-free listening. The narrator was good but spoke a bit too slowly for my taste. I had to speed it up to 1.2x which then made some parts sound slightly unnatural.
Demand Chopper
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Blade
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VisionVortex
ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature has made my audio content much more enjoyable in noisy environments. Book groups are a thoughtful addition. They help me keep related titles together for a seamless experience.
Microwave Chardonnay
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K-Tin Man
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Journeyman
Bravo to the creators of this app β they've truly captured the essence of convenient audiobook enjoyment. The smooth playback and thoughtful design have won me over. ππ I don't have strong feelings about this one either way. The narration was competent but forgettable. The story itself was more engaging than the performance.
Scratch
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Hitch Frenzy
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Twinkle Cocoa
I'm amazed at how this app has made my workouts more motivating and my audiobooks more accessible. Seamless audiobook integration β this app's design is a true delight. The app's compatibility with CarPlay enhances my driving experience. Audiobooks on the road have never been better. The app is perfect for people who love to multitask. I can listen while cooking.
Old Regret
The 'Discover' section is a treasure trove for finding hidden literary gems. Listening to audiobooks has turned mundane tasks into enjoyable experiences. With this app, I can read anytime, anywhere β it's a reader's dream come true. I'm on a literary adventure wherever I go, all thanks to this app. Its extensive format support and effortless navigation make audiobook listening a breeze. ππ ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature enhances my audiobook experience, ensuring I catch every detail.
Dr. WMD
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Scooby Did
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QuantumQuill
Bookmarks are a lifesaver for study materials. I never lose my place again. Adjusting the tone of the voice is so innovative. It's like personalizing the narration. ListenBook has revolutionized the way I consume content. It's like having a personal tutor in my ear.
Maple Destroyer
I love that I can switch between devices seamlessly and continue where I left off. 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