Book description
The book the American Prospect calls "an essential resource for future reformers on how not to govern," by America's leading defender of the public interest and a bestselling historian"An essential read for those who want to fight the assault on public goods and the commons." --Naomi KleinA sweeping exposΓ© of the ways in which private interests strip public goods of their power and diminish democracy, The Privatization of Everything has elicited a wide spectrum of praise: Kirkus Reviews hailed it as "a strong, economics-based argument for restoring the boundaries between public goods and private gains," Literary Hub featured the book on a Best Nonfiction list, calling it "a far-reaching, comprehensible, and necessary book," and Publishers Weekly dubbed it a "persuasive takedown of the idea that the private sector knows best."From Diane Ravitch ("an important new book about the dangers of privatization") to Heather McGhee ("a well-researched call to action"), the rave reviews mirror the expansive nature of the book itself, covering the impact of privatization on every aspect of our lives, from water and trash collection to the justice system and the military. Cohen and Mikaelian also demonstrate how citizens can--and are--wresting back what is ours: A Montana city took back its water infrastructure after finding that they could do it better and cheaper. Colorado towns fought back well-funded campaigns to preserve telecom monopolies and hamstring public broadband. A motivated lawyer fought all the way to the Supreme Court after the state of Georgia erected privatized paywalls around its legal code."Enlightening and sobering" (Rosanne Cash), The Privatization of Everything connects the dots across a wide range of issues and offers what Cash calls "a progressive voice with a firm eye on justice [that] can carefully parse out complex issues for those of us who take pride in citizenship."
Vortex
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Austin Shamrock
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VenusLion
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Morbid Angel
I'm grateful for this app β it's made reading a part of my everyday life. I love the download options. ListenBook gives me so many ways to get my audiobooks onto my device. I love the cloud integration. I can access my books from anywhere. Great for multitasking! I listened while cooking, driving, and even working out, and it kept me entertained the whole time. The narratorβs voice was pleasant, and the story flowed smoothly. Very enjoyable!
Find It Girl
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Atlantic Rim
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PP Dubs
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Squatch
The narrator's voices are so captivating, it's like they bring the stories to life. The selection of classics is a treasure trove for literature enthusiasts. I'm in awe of how technology has enhanced my reading experience through this app. The statistics tracking feature is a gem. I'm surprised by how much time I spend on audiobooks! Iβm blown away by how feature-rich ListenBook is. From the customizable themes to the car mode, everything is designed with the user in mind. The app works flawlessly, and Iβve had zero issues with crashes or bugs. Highly recommend!
FrankenGrin
The app's customization options allow me to tailor the listening experience to my liking. I love that ListenBook offers both basic and advanced features, catering to all types of users. With this app, I've turned my everyday moments into meaningful opportunities for growth and learning. The appβs design is sleek and modern. ListenBook is my favorite audiobook player.
Steel Ginger
I'm amazed by ListenBook's versatility in handling different formats β it truly supports all my audio needs. WiFi downloads save a lot of time. Great feature! ListenBook has become my go-to app for all audiobooks. Full of useful features. The playback speed control is a game-changer. ListenBook lets me listen at my own pace. The app is so well-designed. Itβs clear the developers put a lot of thought into it.
Shadow Bishop
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Bad Princess
Love the silky-smooth playback and easy-to-use interface. ListenBook is the best! The app is very user-friendly. ListenBook makes listening to audiobooks a breeze.
Delirious Supernova
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Emerald Vine
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Combo Saw
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Voodoo Cyclone
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180
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Kevlar Wanted
No need to convert files anymore β ListenBook's seamless playback of various formats is a game-changer for audiobook enthusiasts like me! ListenBook Pro's tone adjustment feature is a playful addition that lets me tweak the audiobook experience.
Peanut Butter Woman
The narrator's voices are so captivating, it's like they bring the stories to life. ListenBook's support for CarPlay and Apple Watch is a game-changer for my on-the-go listening. The speed adjustment feature is my secret weapon for studying complex materials.
TrixiePhany
The controls on ListenBook are intuitive and user-friendly, making it a joy to navigate through my audiobooks. ListenBook's support for various download methods and audio formats ensures that I always have access to my favorite content. Sharing audiobooks through AirDrop is a delightful way to spread the joy of storytelling. A fun feature! ListenBook's versatility with various audio formats means I can enjoy audiobooks from multiple sources effortlessly.
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