Book description
From Tricia Hersey, the celebrated founder of the Nap Ministry and author of the New York Times bestseller Rest Is Resistance, this deck of 50 powerful rest practices helps you embrace rest as a form of radical communal care and personal liberation. "This is about more than naps. Rest is anything that allows you to connect your body with your mind." The Nap Ministry's Rest Deck is a rousing call to reclaim rest in everyday life. Delivered in a stunning package with gold accents and gorgeous artwork throughout, the deck combines restorative meditations with prescient wisdom from celebrated activist and teaching artist Tricia Hersey, a.k.a. "the Nap Bishop," and founder of the Nap Ministry. Readers will discover 50 inspiring cards, each with an empowering affirmation and a simple practice to encourage rest, care, and imagination. Rooted in social justice and imbued with spirituality, these cards offer short, accessible practices designed to uplift anyone suffering from the toxic effects of grind culture. CELEBRATED AUTHOR: Tricia Hersey, a.k.a. "the Nap Bishop," is the founder of the Nap Ministry and the bestselling author of Rest is Resistance: A Manifesto. Her work as a social justice activist, artist, and thought leader has been featured by the New York Times, NPR, The Cut, and the Atlantic, among many others. In this deck, she distills her profound and celebrated teachings into 50 accessible practices. TOOL FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE: Brimming with practices to empower personal liberation as a step toward building a healthier, more just world, this deck offers readers a new way to engage with social justice and invites a wide audience to embrace the power of rest as an essential balm for our collective exhaustion. BEAUTIFUL TO GIFT AND DISPLAY: This bold, eye-catching package with colorful illustrations and gold accents is a beautiful and meaningful gift for friends, activists, and anyone feeling overwhelmed and exhausted by the demands of grind culture. A powerful new tool for social justice activists Great gift or self-purchase for socially engaged millennials and Gen-Zers For anyone seeking mindful affirmation cards to aid their healing practice Perfect for fans of the Nap Ministry, Rest is Resistance: A Manifesto, Layla Saad, Adrienne Maree Brown, Chani Nicholas, and Alex Elle For readers of Me and White Supremacy, I'm Still Here, and How to Do Nothing
Universe Bullet
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Bowie
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Suicide Jockey
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Gamer Bean
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NexusNavigator
The app's interface is sleek and modern, making it a joy to use. The statistics feature is brilliant. I love seeing how much time I spend on audiobooks with ListenBook.
Tough Nut
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StarStrider
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Sleepwalker
Finally, an app that values usability β navigating and listening is a breeze! Navigating through my audiobook library is a joy with this app's intuitive interface and easy controls. It's like having a personal reading companion at my side. π±π Unlimited length audiobooks with ListenBook Pro are a huge plus! The ability to play various audio formats without conversion is very convenient. ListenBook is a great app. The sound quality is excellent. It feels like Iβm in the story.
Gunhawk
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Mr. 44
Audiobook immersion without fuss β this app's ease of use is commendable. I love the auto-bookmark feature. It saves my place automatically.
StorySculptor
Listening to audiobooks has turned mundane tasks into enjoyable experiences. The app is so well-designed. Itβs clear the developers put a lot of thought into it.
Spitfire
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Winter Bite
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Scooby Did
ListenBook has redefined my workout routine. The controls are so user-friendly. This was a competent audiobook production with no major flaws. The narrator's voice was pleasant enough and the audio quality was acceptable, though not exceptional. While the performance didn't particularly stand out, it served its purpose adequately for my daily commute.
DZE
This app has helped me achieve my reading goals and explore new genres effortlessly. I can't imagine my audio routine without ListenBook's seamless and user-friendly design. ListenBook's dedication to providing an excellent audiobook experience is evident in its smooth and silky playback. Book groups help me keep series together and navigate my collection more efficiently. A great feature! Looping playback helps me immerse myself in the content. It's my secret study weapon.
ForumFlare
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Proper
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BuzzBait
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CuriousCraft
ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature has made my dictaphone recordings much more comfortable to listen to. This app has made waiting in lines and queues an opportunity for exploration and enjoyment. ListenBook's player features are incredibly helpful. Chapters and bookmarks make navigation easy.
Slow Trot
ListenBook's compatibility with various audio formats is impressive. From MP3 to FLAC, it handles them all flawlessly. ListenBook is more than just an app β it's a doorway to a world of knowledge and imagination. Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop is a wonderful way to spread the love of literature. ListenBookβs support for Apple Watch is a great touch. I can control my audiobooks on the go.
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