Book description
From ants scurrying under leaf litter to bees able to fly higher than Mount Kilimanjaro, insects are everywhere. Three out of every four of our planet's known animal species are insects. In The Insect Crisis, acclaimed journalist Oliver Milman dives into the torrent of recent evidence that suggests this kaleidoscopic group of creatures is suffering the greatest existential crisis in its remarkable 400-million-year history. What is causing the collapse of the insect world? Why does this alarming decline pose such a threat to us? And what can be done to stem the loss of the miniature empires that hold aloft life as we know it?With urgency and great clarity, Milman explores this hidden emergency, arguing that its consequences could even rival climate change. He joins the scientists tracking the decline of insect populations across the globe, including the soaring mountains of Mexico that host an epic, yet dwindling, migration of monarch butterflies; the verdant countryside of England that has been emptied of insect life; the gargantuan fields of U.S. agriculture that have proved a killing ground for bees; and an offbeat experiment in Denmark that shows there aren't that many bugs splattering into your car windshield these days. These losses not only further tear at the tapestry of life on our degraded planet; they imperil everything we hold dear, from the food on our supermarket shelves to the medicines in our cabinets to the riot of nature that thrills and enlivens us. Even insects we may dread, including the hated cockroach, or the stinging wasp, play crucial ecological roles, and their decline would profoundly shape our own story.By connecting butterfly and bee, moth and beetle from across the globe, the full scope of loss renders a portrait of a crisis that threatens to upend the workings of our collective history. Part warning, part celebration of the incredible variety of insects, The Insect Crisis is a wake-up call for us all.
Mule Lock
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Keystone
Seamless audiobook integration – this app's design is a true delight. Tone adjustment adds a new layer of personalization to my audiobook experience. It's like having the narrator tailor the voice to my preferences.
Most Wanted
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Eye Candy Kitten
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Old Man Winter
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California Goddess
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Psycho Thinker
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Winter Bite
ListenBook's compatibility with a wide range of audio formats ensures that no audiobook is off-limits. Perfect for listening to lectures and speeches. Highly useful app.
Roadblock
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Cricket
I can't believe how much I've learned and enjoyed through this app's audiobooks. This app's playback controls and features make it a breeze to customize my listening experience.
Osprey
ListenBook's dedication to delivering top-notch audio quality is evident in every detail. Apple Watch compatibility enhances my audiobook experience. It's a convenient way to control playback. Noise reduction and tone changing enhance the listening experience. Love it!
Shivers
This app's customizable features, like playback speed and bookmarks, have transformed my experience. With this app, I've discovered a new way to make my workouts and downtime more engaging and insightful.
Sexy
ListenBook's versatile controls and playback options have made my study sessions more productive and enjoyable. This app has turned my cooking sessions into culinary adventures with a side of stories. Adjusting the tone of the voice is genius. It's like having a customizable audiobook narrator. Binaural audio processing really helps reduce fatigue. The ability to play various audio formats without conversion is very convenient. ListenBook is a great app.
Kickstart
I'm hooked on this app's ability to transform my ordinary moments into exciting opportunities for learning. 🛌 Drifting into dreamland with enchanting audiobooks – bedtime has become a gateway to imagination. 🌙📚 ListenBook Pro is totally worth it. Unlimited audiobook length – I'm in! The statistics tracking feature is eye-opening. I never realized how much time I spend on audiobooks until now! ListenBook’s playback speed control is very useful. I can listen at my own pace.
RiddleRanger
This app's convenience and ease of use have transformed my screen time into productive learning sessions. 🚶♀️🎧 Enjoying the great outdoors while immersing myself in fantastic tales – walking never felt this magical! 🏞️📚
Nickname Master
Changing the tone of the sound on ListenBook is a fun feature that adds a unique touch to my audiobook experience. ListenBook's sharing options make it easy to introduce others to the joys of audiobook storytelling. ListenBook’s playback is silky-smooth. The app never glitches. I love the statistics feature. It’s fun to see how much I’ve listened.
Chlorine
Audiobooks have become my travel companions, and this app is my guide. With this app, I've found a way to make my daily errands more enjoyable and intellectually stimulating.
Boo
Changing the tone of the sound on ListenBook is a fun feature that adds a unique touch to my audiobook experience. The app's seamless integration with Apple Watch makes it my perfect workout companion. I love the download options. ListenBook gives me so many ways to get my audiobooks onto my device. Middle-of-the-road experience. The audiobook was fine—good narration, decent story—but it didn’t leave a lasting impression. If you’re looking for something low-commitment, this works.
Spider Fuji
Adjusting the narrator's voice tone is a fun way to personalize the listening experience. The sleep timer is a lifesaver. I fall asleep listening to my books every night.
Father Abbot
I've become addicted to this app – in the best possible way! Audiobooks have become my constant companions, and this app's seamless functionality and diverse compatibility ensure that every tale is a captivating journey. 🌌🎧 Automated artwork and metadata retrieval make my audiobook library look organized and visually appealing.
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