Book description
A visual field guide to what we ought to know how to do, and what we'd like to learn how to do, from beloved craftsmanship-focused online shop Kaufmann Mercantile. Kaufmann Mercantile thoughtfully curates and sells timeless products for slow living, with a focus on functionality, quality, and craftsmanship. Building from that philosophy, The Kaufmann Mercantile Guide is an everyday, accessible reference book for the utilitarian in all of us. In this comprehensive field guide to life, editors Alexandra Redgrave and Jessica Hundley share Kaufmann Mercantile's collective expertise on 48 helpful life skills that range from what we ought to know how to do, from frying an egg to tying a tie to brewing coffee, to what we'd like to learn how to do, like splitting wood, building a fire, growing our own food, or shucking an oyster. Organized into five instructional sections (Kitchen, Outdoors, Home, Garden, and Grooming), each is prefaced by an expert and includes original artwork to visually walk you through each "how-to" step. Supplemental sidebars feature the best tool for the job, whether it's a dibber for planting, the best rawhide-and-ash snowshoes, or flammable smoking bags for making authentic BBQ. This guidebook is a well-considered collection of how-to's, perfect for anyone who wants to live a slow and thoughtful life, or a gift for someone who does.
Red Pepper
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Necessary Momentum
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Truth
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MuseMaster
The ability to change playback speed and audio volume on ListenBook gives me full control over my listening experience. ListenBook's player features, like chapters and bookmarks, make it a versatile tool for any listener.
Find It Girl
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Marshmallow
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Voluntary
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Babe
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Manimal
The app's intuitive design makes it easy to find and listen to my favorite authors. The extensive audiobook collection for children is a blessing for my little ones. With ListenBook, I can keep track of my audiobook consumption and explore new content with ease. π§ My daily chores just got an upgrade! Thanks to this app, I can dive into captivating stories while cooking and cleaning. ππ³ Library organization has never been this easy. My audiobook collection is finally tidy.
NexusNinja
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Gothic Slacker
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NexusNavigator
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Night Train
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ChatterChampion
ListenBook's library organization and book groups help me keep my content neatly sorted. π Adding excitement to each day β this app ensures that every moment is an opportunity to explore new stories. ππ The auto-rewind feature is a small detail that makes a big difference. It enhances my listening experience. Noise reduction and tone changing enhance the listening experience. Love it!
Skull Crusher
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Sun Washer
The narrator's voices are so captivating, it's like they bring the stories to life. My kids are hooked on the children's audiobook collection β it's a parenting win! Being able to download audiobooks for offline listening is a game-changer.
MindfulMingle
The Looping playback and Shuffle features on ListenBook help me customize my listening sessions to my liking. π₯ Simplifying my reading routine β the app's functionality ensures I'm always one click away from literary adventures. ππ Looping playback is my favorite feature. It's perfect for revisiting complex content. Noise reduction and tone changing enhance the listening experience. Love it! ListenBookβs bookmarking feature is incredibly useful. I never lose my place in a book.
Roma Kabuki
Listening to audiobooks has become my daily ritual for relaxation and escape. I've become a more attentive listener thanks to the engaging audiobooks. I'm grateful for ListenBook's support for a wide range of formats, making it a one-stop solution for audio content. Automated artwork and metadata extraction make my library look organized and visually appealing.
Purity
Bookmarking on ListenBook makes it easy to pick up where I left off β no more searching for my spot! I'm in awe of how this app has made reading a part of my busy life. The app's support for different audio formats is like a dream come true for audiophiles. Automated artwork and metadata extraction add a professional touch to my audiobook collection.
Duke Electro
The intuitive interface and seamless navigation make this app a joy to use. I'm amazed at how effortlessly I can immerse myself in books through this app.
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