Book description
Science and History Collide: True Stories of the People Who Powered Our WorldIn this physics and engineering chronicle disguised as an electric time-travel adventure, Kathy Joseph, physicist, educator, and creator of the popular Kathy Loves Physics documentary channel on YouTube, shares over 400 years of the history of electricity through the linked breakthroughs of men and women in science. From the assistant who invented the electric light 140 years before Edison to the severed ear that led to the telephone, follow the chain of experiments, inventions, and discoveries through time. Rigorously researched, historically and scientifically accurate, and filled with quirky anecdotes, The Lightning Tamers will provide you with a greater understanding of how our electric world works. Whether you're a history buff, a science lover, or someone who just likes to know more about the world around you, The Lightning Tamers is the entertaining read for you.
PixelPathfinder
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Nutmeg Riot
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Domino Combat
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Iron Butterfly
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Speedwell
Sharing audiobooks with friends is a great way to connect over stories. Automated artwork and metadata extraction make my library look organized and visually appealing.
PepperBurst
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LerveDr
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RetroMirage
The ability to switch between devices seamlessly is a game-changer for busy readers. ListenBook's dedication to optimizing for iOS 16 ensures a seamless experience on the latest devices. ListenBook's powerful audio downloading features make it easy to keep my content at my fingertips. This app is a time-saver โ I can 'read' even when I'm on the move. I'm in awe of how this app has made reading seamlessly fit into my lifestyle.
Midnight Bat
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2nd Hand Joe
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Mad Kid
With ListenBook, my iPhone and iPad have become a gateway to a world of captivating stories. User-friendly audiobook experience โ this app's design is a standout.
Kabuki
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Morbid Sugar
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Peanut Butter Woman
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Roma Kabuki
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Flint
ListenBook Pro's unlimited audiobook length is a dream come true for those epic tales. It's like having a personal audiobook library in your pocket. The app's integration with Apple Watch makes it an indispensable tool for my active lifestyle. Looping playback is a game-changer for my study routine. It helps me retain information effectively. ListenBookโs audio quality is excellent. The app enhances my listening experience.
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Storm Master
With ListenBook, my iPhone and iPad have become a gateway to a world of captivating stories. I'm amazed at how this app has made reading such a natural part of my day. Savoring stories has never been this smooth โ this app's functionality is genius. ListenBook's integration with CarPlay and Apple Watch is seamless. I can now enjoy my favorite audiobooks during commutes and workouts.
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