Book description
Winner of the Pulitzer Prize and a documentary from Ken Burns on PBS, this New York Times bestseller is “an extraordinary achievement” (The New Yorker)—a magnificent, profoundly humane “biography” of cancer—from its first documented appearances thousands of years ago through the epic battles in the twentieth century to cure, control, and conquer it to a radical new understanding of its essence.Physician, researcher, and award-winning science writer, Siddhartha Mukherjee examines cancer with a cellular biologist’s precision, a historian’s perspective, and a biographer’s passion. The result is an astonishingly lucid and eloquent chronicle of a disease humans have lived with—and perished from—for more than five thousand years. The story of cancer is a story of human ingenuity, resilience, and perseverance, but also of hubris, paternalism, and misperception. Mukherjee recounts centuries of discoveries, setbacks, victories, and deaths, told through the eyes of his predecessors and peers, training their wits against an infinitely resourceful adversary that, just three decades ago, was thought to be easily vanquished in an all-out “war against cancer.” The book reads like a literary thriller with cancer as the protagonist. Riveting, urgent, and surprising, The Emperor of All Maladies provides a fascinating glimpse into the future of cancer treatments. It is an illuminating book that provides hope and clarity to those seeking to demystify cancer.
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Jelly Momentum
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Pexxious
ListenBook's commitment to providing a smooth and enjoyable listening experience is evident in every detail. ListenBook has turned my audio content into an immersive, personalized, and unforgettable experience. This app's compatibility with different file types means that my entire audiobook collection is at my fingertips. A serviceable audiobook that met basic expectations. The narration was clear if somewhat unremarkable, and the production quality was standard without any noticeable technical issues. It kept me moderately engaged during workouts but didn't leave a lasting impression.
Low Voltage
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Midnight Rider
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Juno Cream
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RZRWRE
I can't remember the last time I was this excited about 'reading' books! Seamless audiobook integration – this app's functionality is a technological marvel.
Baby Brown
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Granola
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Thrasher
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Easy Street
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Brick Mooch
The sleek design and easy navigation are visually pleasing and user-friendly. Binaural audio processing on ListenBook is a thoughtful addition that keeps my ears comfortable during extended listening sessions. I'm hooked on this app's curated content – it's like having a personal librarian. ListenBook's integration with AirDrop and sharing options makes it simple to spread the joy of storytelling. ListenBook's player features, like chapters and bookmarks, make it a versatile tool for any listener.
Wiccan Trouble
This app has enriched my daily routine and added a touch of intellectual stimulation. ListenBook has turned my ordinary moments into extraordinary adventures through stories. I'm hooked on this app's ability to make reading fit into every nook and cranny of my day. Bookmarks are a fantastic organizational tool. They help me keep track of important moments in my audiobooks. Sharing audiobooks through AirDrop is a delightful way to share the joy of storytelling with friends and family. It fosters connections and conversations.
Jade Fox
The convenience of downloading audiobooks for offline listening is a game-changer. 📱 Carrying my library in my pocket – this app makes every moment a reading opportunity! 📚👜 ListenBook's support for CarPlay and Apple Watch makes it an essential companion for my daily commutes and workouts. It's convenience at its finest! Audiobook magic at my fingertips! This app's comprehensive features, from statistics tracking to enhanced audio quality, enrich my reading. 📚✨ Book groups are a thoughtful addition. I can group related titles for easy access.
Daisy Stick
This app has introduced me to authors I'd never heard of – now they're my favorites! Thanks to ListenBook, I'm now exploring different genres and formats I never thought I would. Audiobook pleasure simplified – this app's design is a standout. The app is so easy to use. I was up and running in minutes. A reasonable choice for casual listening. The audiobook was well-produced, but the pacing felt uneven in places. I didn’t dislike it, but I also didn’t feel strongly about it one way or another.
Capital F
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Venious
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Babe
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Day Hawk
I'm blown away by the quality of narration on this app – it's like being in the story. This audiobook exceeded all my expectations! The narrator's ability to convey emotion through voice alone was remarkable. I laughed, I gasped, I might have even teared up at points - all because of the incredible vocal performance. The story came alive in a way reading alone couldn't achieve.
Viceswerve
The app's stability is impressive – it runs smoothly without any glitches. Discovering new literary worlds has never been this easy. This app's compatibility with various formats ensures that my audiobook library is at my fingertips. 📚🔊 The app's compatibility with CarPlay has made my road trips so much more enjoyable.
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