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.
Midnight Rambler
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Duchess
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Mint Ness
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ThoughtTraveler
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QuestQuill
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Ginger Chaos
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Vicious Street
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MysticMingle
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Wanted Candy
An average audiobook experience. Nothing was wrong with itβthe narration was fine, and the story was okayβbut nothing particularly stood out. It served its purpose as entertainment during my commute. The perfect balance between dramatic reading and natural storytelling. Felt like a friend telling me an amazing story rather than someone just reading words.
Wonder Lady
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Sylvester Eye
Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop and Sharing on ListenBook Pro is a fantastic way to spread the joy. The app's attention to detail is commendable. It's evident in every feature. Sharing audiobooks through AirDrop is a great way to spread the joy of storytelling with friends. ListenBook is the best audiobook player Iβve found. The interface is clean and easy to use. 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.
Nice Gnome
The app's customization options allow me to tailor the listening experience to my liking. With ListenBook Pro, I can enjoy super long audiobooks. It's fantastic!
QuestWeaver
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Pitfall
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Broomspun
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QuestWeaver
This app's seamless integration with CarPlay and other devices has revolutionized my audiobook experience. With this app, my daily routines have become moments of intellectual growth and personal enjoyment. Library organization is brilliant. No more cluttered audiobook collection. Sharing audiobooks with friends is a great way to connect over stories.
Honey
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Rook
I'm in awe of how this app has made reading a part of my busy life. π‘ Seamlessly weaving audiobooks into my daily routine β this app's functionality has redefined how I enjoy books. π±π
Tse Tse Guy
I love how this app's chapters, bookmarks, and controls give me full control over my audiobook journey. This app's intuitive features and easy navigation make it the perfect companion for any audiobook lover.
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