Book description
An indispensable reference for design professionals on selecting and using materials in new ways to make their designs ever more efficient and effective Today's technological advancements have resulted in traditional materials being used in increasingly innovative ways; designers are able to push the materials they use to their limits. Understanding these materials helps designers make inspired, practical decisions with confidence. The Materials Sourcebook for Design Professionals provides comprehensive, accurate information about the basic materials with which designers work on a daily basis, as well as a complete breakdown of new and exciting developments in high-tech materials. This inspiring and useful book is organized into six main sections on all the major design material groups: Metal, Plastic, Wood, Plant, Animal, and Mineral. Each section is broken down into chapters examining individual types of material within each larger group. Nearly one hundred material types are featured, each one supported by examples of how it can be used in a variety of industries, an outline of its most desirable properties, and details about its form and texture. With 450 vibrant illustrations and a clear and accessible layout, this long-term reference tool covers everything designers need to know about the materials they use habitually so they can continue to use them better.
Shadow Chaser
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Journeyman
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Phoenix Sparrow
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Lightweight
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CoB@lt
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Cool Law Topping
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Star Jammer
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BuzzMouse
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Liquid Death
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Demo Zero
ListenBook's focus on quality and user experience has made it my go-to app for audiobooks and educational content. I'm impressed by ListenBook's ability to extract artwork and metadata automatically. The appβs design is sleek and modern. ListenBook is my favorite audiobook player.
Murder Cherry
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Street Squirrel
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NexusNomad
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9Lives
ListenBook's sleek design and intuitive controls make it my go-to app for audiobooks. ListenBook's compatibility with a wide range of audio formats ensures that no audiobook is off-limits.
StormCake
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QuantumQuill
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Slacker Cat
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Gas Man
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WanderWord
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JesterZilla
I'm absolutely in love with this app! The interface is so intuitive and user-friendly. ListenBook has redefined my workout routine. The controls are so user-friendly. The ability to adjust playback speed and volume is a game-changer for me.
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