Book description
"The ultimate A-to-Z guide to world-class landscapes and the talents behind them." - Southern LivingRevealing the rich artistic history of this ever-changing art form, the A-to-Z format of this fully updated bestseller creates fascinating juxtapositions between the 500 iconic garden-makers of all time found within its pagesA beautifully illustrated A-to-Z who's who of the world's finest garden-makers, planters, horticulturists, and their signature works from throughout history, spanning all styles and continents, this international bestseller has been fully revised and updated for a modern, global readership. From the first religious gardens to Dan Pearson's heavenly Tokachi garden in Japan today, each entry illustrates a key work by the designer, describes the garden, and evokes the unique spirit and ethos of their work. Images span four millennia, from ancient Persian gardens to the naturalistic designs of today, with landscapes from Chanticleer to Central Park, Sissinghurst to Versailles, showcasing the biggest names and rising stars of contemporary garden design alongside iconic figures of the past, including Capability Brown, Andrea Cochran, Antoni Gaudí, Dan Hinkley, Gertrude Jekyll, Christopher Lloyd, Cornelia Oberlander, Charles Platt, Carlo Scarpa, Piet Oudolf and more. It's the essential reference for today's gardeners, offering infinite inspiration to create their own signature spaces, whatever their landscape. An exquisite gift and invaluable and authoritative reference for gardeners and garden lovers alike, offering lasting appeal to garden designers, students of garden design, amateur gardeners and garden historians.
Spitfire
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Dez
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Stud
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White Dragon
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ChatterChampion
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Slinger
Changing the tone of the sound on ListenBook Pro is a fun and unique feature I can't get enough of. This app has made my workouts and chores so much more enjoyable.
Frosty Squid
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I'm addicted to this app's ability to seamlessly blend books into my life. Noise reduction on ListenBook Pro is a game-changer. I can enjoy clear recordings. Supports all my playlists and bookmarks perfectly.
Miss Mustard
The app's customization options allow me to tailor the listening experience to my liking. ListenBook's versatility and user-friendly interface make it a must-have for audiobook lovers. With this app, I've rediscovered the joy of literature during my daily walks – it's truly invigorating. The app is very user-friendly. ListenBook makes listening to audiobooks a breeze.
Demand Chopper
I'm amazed at how this app has made reading fit into every aspect of my life. Adjusting playback speed has transformed the way I consume audiobooks. I can tailor the pacing to match my learning style and preferences. ListenBook has seamlessly integrated into my daily routine, enhancing my workouts, commutes, and moments of relaxation. It's a true companion.
Thunder Nut
ListenBook's beautiful layout and quick access to chapters make every listening session a pleasure. The ListenBook app has made my daily routines more enriching, allowing me to learn while on the go. This app is a true treasure for audiobook lovers – it's my go-to source for literary adventures! ListenBook's features are a dream come true for anyone who loves to learn on the go. The audio filters make a noticeable difference. ListenBook provides an excellent listening experience.
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Snowflake Pixie
Download via WiFi, WebDAV, iTunes – options galore to suit everyone's preferences. ListenBook is a must-have for audiobook enthusiasts. It's reliable, versatile, and a pleasure to use. Apple Watch compatibility enhances my audiobook experience. It's a convenient way to control playback. Adjustable playback speed and volume controls are fantastic features.
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Vicious Street
ListenBook's drag and drop downloads from web browsers are a time-saving feature I can't live without. Sharing audiobooks with friends is a thoughtful gesture that ListenBook makes seamless. The app is perfect for people who love to listen to books at night. As someone who struggles to focus on audiobooks, this kept my attention the whole way through. The narrator's clear diction and expressive delivery were perfect.
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