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."
Spunky Chick
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Light Despair
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Swing Setter
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Sky
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Baby Spell
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Parallax Sugar
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Santa's Little Helper
I can't imagine my day without a dose of literature from this app. is a breeze. It's incredibly convenient for building my collection.
Knight Light
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Senior Smurf
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Thunder Tank
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Mr. Wholesome
Library organization is simplified with ListenBook. It's easy to keep my audiobooks neat and tidy. Auto-rewind feature is very useful. Excellent app!
Campfire Mama
ListenBook Pro has taken my audiobook experience to the next level. No regrets! The adjustable playback speed is a revelation. It's like having a personal audiobook narrator at my pace. Looping playback has revolutionized my language learning journey. I'm making rapid progress. Looping playback is a study tool that I can't live without. It helps me master challenging content.
LocKz
ListenBook's seamless audio player has turned my listening sessions into moments of pure delight. I've found my new favorite narrator! Their voice was perfectly suited to this material, with just the right blend of authority and approachability. The production quality was broadcast-level - no distracting breaths, clicks, or inconsistent volume. Already looking for more of their work.
Miss Fix It
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Metal Star
Audiobook pleasure at its finest! This app's sleek design and efficient organization ensure that every story is accessible and delightful. ππ Discovering new literary worlds has never been this easy. This app's compatibility with various formats ensures that my audiobook library is at my fingertips. ππ The playback speed adjustment is a game-changer for busy individuals. Time saver! The audio filters to adjust playback speed and volume are a fantastic addition for customizing my experience.
TrixiePhany
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Raid Bucker
This app's user-friendly interface has made reading on-the-go a breeze. CUE playlist support is a fantastic organizational feature. It keeps my audiobooks neatly arranged.
Alley Fiend
ListenBook has revolutionized my audio experience, making it both personalized and engaging. I love how this app's chapters, bookmarks, and controls give me full control over my audiobook journey. My audiobook collection has never looked better. Thank you, ListenBook! Drag and drop downloads directly from my web browser? That's a level of convenience I appreciate.
Rosie Bird
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Senior Smurf
I've fallen in love with literature all over again, thanks to this incredible app. Precise controls on ListenBook give me complete command over my audio playback. ListenBook has made managing and enjoying audiobooks, lectures, and speeches effortless and enjoyable. ListenBook Pro's tone adjustment feature is a unique touch that adds personalization to my audiobook journey. Finally, an app that supports a wide range of audio formats! It's a must-have for audiobook enthusiasts.
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