Book description
A sweeping and surprising new understanding of extreme poverty in America from the authors of the acclaimed $2.00 a Day: Living on Almost Nothing in America. "This book forces you to see American poverty in a whole new light." (Matthew Desmond, author of Poverty, by America and Evicted) Three of the nation's top scholars -- known for tackling key mysteries about poverty in America - turn their attention from the country's poorest people to its poorest places. Based on a fresh, data-driven approach, they discover that America's most disadvantaged communities are not the big cities that get the most notice. Instead, nearly all are rural. Little if any attention has been paid to these places or to the people who make their lives there.This revelation set in motion a five-year journey across Appalachia, the Cotton and Tobacco Belts of the Deep South, and South Texas. Immersing themselves in these communities, poring over centuries of local history, attending parades and festivals, the authors trace the legacies of the deepest poverty in America--including inequalities shaping people's health, livelihoods, and upward social mobility for families. Wrung dry by powerful forces and corrupt government officials, the "internal colonies" in these regions were exploited for their resources and then left to collapse. The unfolding revelation in The Injustice of Place is not about what sets these places apart, but about what they have in common--a history of raw, intensive resource extraction and human exploitation. This history and its reverberations demand a reckoning and a commitment to wage a new War on Poverty, with the unrelenting focus on our nation's places of deepest need.
ZenaCake
ListenBook's auto-rewind feature is a thoughtful addition that ensures I never miss a single word. ListenBook’s playback is silky-smooth. The app never glitches. The sound quality is excellent. It feels like I’m in the story.
Sofa King
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Thumb Candy
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Morbid Angel
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Prone
ListenBook Pro's sharing features allow me to spread the joy of audiobooks with my friends and family. This app's seamless integration with CarPlay and other devices has revolutionized my audiobook experience.
CyberScribe
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Cali Yacht
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MythMaker
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Voodoo Cyclone
I'm amazed at how this app has made reading a seamless part of my life. The app's compatibility with CarPlay and Apple Watch is a huge plus. Adjusting the tone of the voice is an innovative feature that sets this app apart. The playback controls are so responsive. No lag at all. The app is so versatile. It works with all my devices.
ThoughtTracer
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Tough Nut
With ListenBook Pro, I can customize the tone of the sound to match my preferences – it's a fantastic touch. ListenBook has transformed my daily rituals into cherished opportunities for personal growth. Looping playback has made memorization so much easier. I'm acing my exams!
Rocky Highway
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Sw00sh
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Subzero Taffy
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Dream Killer
ListenBook's audio filters are a valuable tool for customizing my audiobook playback to perfection. The ability to adjust the tone of the narrator's voice is a creative touch that adds depth to my listening. AirDrop sharing is a very convenient feature. Thanks, ListenBook!
Prone
I love how this app makes even the most mundane tasks exciting with audio stories. I'm amazed at how this app has made my daily routines more enjoyable and intellectually stimulating. I'm in awe of how this app has made reading seamlessly fit into my lifestyle. 🏡 Cleaning the house with an audiobook in the background – talk about productivity! 🧼📖 I'm blown away by the attention to detail in every aspect of this app.
Dr. Jam Man
This app has brought back the joy of reading, even when I'm on the move. The ability to organize my library is a huge plus. Everything is so neat and tidy. Solid performance, but not outstanding. The narrator did a fine job, though their tone was a bit monotonous at times. The story itself was engaging enough, but I wouldn’t call it unforgettable.
BoomerBox
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Dez Bonbon
This app's sleek design and intuitive navigation have made audiobook listening a seamless experience. I love the auto-rewind feature after interruptions. No more searching for where I left off! ListenBook’s audio filters are great. The app provides a high-quality listening experience.
PixelPioneer
ListenBook has added a new dimension to my audiobook listening experience – it's not just about the content, but the convenience too. Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop and Sharing on ListenBook Pro is a feature I can't live without. The statistics tracking feature is very useful. ListenBook helps me keep track of my listening time.
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