Book description
The first book of a major new trilogy from artist-naturalist Obi Kaufmann."A call to action ... full of beautiful watercolor renderings of both landscape and data."--Los Angeles TimesFrom the author of The California Field Atlas (#1 San Francisco Chronicle Best Seller) comes a major work that not only guides readers through the Golden State's forested lands, but also presents a profoundly original vision of nature in the twenty-first century. The Forests of California features an abundance of Obi Kaufmann's signature watercolor maps and trail paintings, weaving them into an expansive and accessible exploration of the biodiversity that defines California in the global imagination. Expanding on the style of the Field Atlas, Kaufmann tells an epic story that spans millions of years, nearly one hundred species of trees, and an astonishing richness of ecosystems. The Forests of California is the first volume in a planned trilogy of field atlases, with The Coasts of California and The Deserts of California to follow, and Kaufmann seeks to create nothing less than a new understanding of the more-than-human world. The lessons in this book extend well beyond California's borders. If Peter Wohlleben's The Hidden Life of Trees and Richard Powers's The Overstory opened readers' eyes to the awesome power of arboreal life, The Forests of California gives readers a unique and unprecedented immersion in that power.
Knuckles
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New Magoo
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Judge
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Flashpoint
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Soiled Dove
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Spunky Comet
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360
As a visually impaired person, this app has opened up a new world of stories for me. I love the ability to change the playback pitch. Itβs a unique feature.
DeathDancer
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High Woo
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Sugar Man
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Ginger Chaos
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Mad Jack
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Nibbler
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RiddleRover
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WanderWord
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Kazami of Truth
The range of self-help and personal development audiobooks is truly enriching. The fact that ListenBook supports a wide range of formats without DRM protection is a huge win. With this app, I can enjoy my favorite stories while traveling, making my journeys more delightful. πββοΈπ Running through chapters has never been smoother β the app's streamlined functionality keeps me on track with my reading goals. πββοΈπ§ ListenBook has breathed new life into my audiobook collection. I can't imagine using anything else.
Old Regret
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Red Hot Kevorkian
I can't believe how much more I'm 'reading' now, thanks to this app. I love the ability to import books from my computer. Itβs so easy.
Wild Hair
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Jester
π©βπ³ Turning cooking sessions into culinary adventures, complete with intriguing tales! π³π§ Kudos to the developers for optimizing this app for iOS 16. It runs like a dream on my device. Book groups are a thoughtful addition. They help me keep related titles together for a seamless experience. I love the compatibility with iOS 16. The app runs smoothly and flawlessly. It was fine. The narrator did an adequate job but nothing about the performance particularly stood out to me. Got me through my commute though.
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