Book description
'This book did nothing less than make me re-see the world . . . Original, and very clever' - Sathnam Sanghera, author of EmpirelandBorders draw one map of the world; money draws another. A journalist's riveting account exposes a parallel universe exempt from the laws of the land, and how the wealthy and powerful benefit from it.The map of the globe shows the world we think we know: sovereign nations that grant and restrict their citizens' rights. Beneath, above, and tucked inside its neatly delineated borders, however, a parallel universe has been engineered into existence, consisting of thousands of extraterritorial zones that operate largely autonomously, increasingly for the benefit of the wealthy and powerful.Atossa Abrahamian traces the rise of the hidden globe to thirteenth-century Switzerland, where poor cantons marketed the commodity they had-bodies, in the form of mercenary fighters. Following its evolution around the world, she reveals how prize-winning economists, eccentric theorists, visionary statesmen, and consultants masterminded its export in the form of free trade zones, flags of convenience, offshore detention centers where immigrants languish in limbo, and charter cities controlled by by foreign governments and multinational foreign corporations-and even into outer space, where tiny Luxembourg aspires to mining rights on asteroids.By mapping the hidden geography that decides who wins and who loses in this new global order-and how it might be otherwise-The Hidden Globe fascinates, enrages, and inspires.'Atossa Abrahamian boldly renews our sense of reality and brilliantly illuminates our political impasse.' - Pankaj Mishra, author of The Age of Anger
Amphibi-Dangerous
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Breadmaker
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NightDream
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Breadmaker
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Santa's Little Helper
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Buckshot
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High Beam
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Infinite Hole
Listening to audiobooks has turned mundane tasks into enjoyable experiences. The app’s design is sleek and modern. ListenBook is my favorite audiobook player.
Whipsaw
The 'Discover' section is a treasure trove for finding hidden literary gems. 👀📚 Exploring stories even with my eyes off the page – this app is a bedtime dream! 😴🎧 ListenBook Pro's tone adjustment feature is an innovative touch that adds a layer of personalization. The app is very easy to use. ListenBook makes managing my audiobook library simple.
Mr. Peppermint
The sleep timer is a brilliant addition – I drift off to sleep with amazing stories. Drag and drop downloads are so convenient. No more messing around with complicated steps. Adjusting the tone of the voice is an innovative feature that allows for a personalized listening experience.
RedFeet
The app's features, like the sleep timer, make it clear that it's designed with readers in mind. Thank you for making literature more accessible, enjoyable, and immersive. This app is a game-changer! With this app, I've found a way to turn every moment into an opportunity for learning and enrichment.
DeathDancer
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Squatch
I love that ListenBook Pro allows me to customize the tone of the sound – it adds a personal touch. Sharing audiobooks through AirDrop is a wonderful way to share the joy of storytelling with friends, sparking engaging conversations and connections that transcend boundaries.
Bowler
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Thrasher
The smart recommendation feature keeps surprising me with books I never knew I'd love. This app has brought back the joy of reading, even when I'm on the move. The auto-rewind feature is a small detail that makes a big difference. It enhances my listening experience. Looping playback has transformed my study sessions. It's an invaluable tool for retaining information. I appreciate the statistics feature. ListenBook helps me track my listening habits.
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