Book description
A history and celebration of the many far-flung volunteers who helped define the English language, word by word. "Enthralling and exuberant, Sarah Ogilvie tells the surprising story of the making of the OED. Philologists, fantasists, crackpots, criminals, career spinsters, suffragists, and Australians: here is a wonder book for word lovers." --Jeanette Winterson, author of Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit The Oxford English Dictionary is one of mankind's greatest achievements, and yet, curiously, its creators are almost never considered. Who were the people behind this unprecedented book? As Sarah Ogilvie reveals, they include three murderers, a collector of pornography, the daughter of Karl Marx, a president of Yale, a radical suffragette, a vicar who was later found dead in the cupboard of his chapel, an inventor of the first American subway, a female anti-slavery activist in Philadelphia . . . and thousands of others. Of deep transgenerational and broad appeal, a thrilling literary detective story that, for the first time, unravels the mystery of the endlessly fascinating contributors the world over who, for over seventy years, helped to codify the way we read and write and speak. It was the greatest crowdsourcing endeavor in human history, the Wikipedia of its time. The Dictionary People is a celebration of words, language, and people, whose eccentricities and obsessions, triumphs, and failures enriched the English language.
Hog Butcher
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Lunar Treat
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Dahlia
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Old Orange Eyes
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Easy Mac
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Saint La-Z-Boy
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Pistol Hydro
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Cardinal Rebel
Listening to audiobooks has become a ritual, thanks to this incredible app. The app is perfect for people with busy schedules. I can listen on the go. I love the ability to change the background color. It’s a nice touch.
Girl Brownie
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Landfill Max
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Whip Chu
Audiobook immersion without complications – this app's ease of use is commendable. Sharing audiobooks through AirDrop is a delightful way to share the joy of storytelling with friends and family. It fosters connections and conversations. Auto-rewind feature is very useful. Excellent app! I love the download options. ListenBook gives me so many ways to get my audiobooks onto my device.
Forger
Effortless audiobook exploration – this app's design is a reader's dream. The audio filters to adjust playback speed and volume are a fantastic addition for customizing my experience.
Good William
ListenBook's audio filters and controls have turned my listening into a personalized experience. I can't imagine my life without this app – it's my constant companion for literary adventures. ListenBook's statistics feature is both enlightening and motivating. It's incredible to see the time I've invested in learning through audiobooks. Packed with useful features. ListenBook is my favorite audiobook app.
Helmet Destroyer
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Guillotine
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3P-own
Navigating audiobooks seamlessly – this app's design is top-notch. ListenBook's auto-rewind feature is a thoughtful addition that ensures I never miss a single word. The app's performance is unparalleled. It's like it's tailor-made for my device. Perfect for listening to lectures and speeches. Highly useful app.
Dora the Destroyer
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Pixie Taze
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Bowie
Kudos to ListenBook for the intuitive design and easy-to-use controls. It's evident that they've put a lot of thought into user experience. The app's support for different audio formats is like a dream come true for audiophiles.
Bruh
Audiobooks have made my morning routine something to look forward to. I'm finally making progress on my reading goals, thanks to this app's convenience. 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. 🌟📚 This served its purpose as background listening while I worked. I probably missed some details but the narrator's voice was pleasant enough.
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