Book description
A feel-good, comprehensive exploration of the profound bond between humans and dogs from Jen Golbeck, the "internet's dog mom" behind the massive social media platform The Golden Ratio, and Stacey Colino, an award-winning science writer. Dogs have been considered people's best friend for thousands of years, but never has the relationship between humans and their canine companions been as vitally important as it is today. With all of the seismic shifts in today's world, rates of anxiety and depression have been skyrocketing, and people have been turning to their dogs for solace and stability. Amidst these dire realities, something wonderful has taken shape. In the United States alone, dog adoptions doubled during the COVID-19 pandemic. As people have brought furry friends into their lives for the first time or seized this opportunity to deepen the connections they already have, they are looking to understand how owning a dog can change their lives. Now, The Purest Bond explores the benefits our dogs can have on our physical, emotional, cognitive, and social well-being, often without our realizing it. Weaving together groundbreaking research and touching real-life stories, The Purest Bond explores not just the social benefits of owning a dog but the science of how dogs improve our emotional and physical health, mental acuity, and our ability to focus and absorb information. Most importantly, they remind us of what's right in the world--love, trust, affection, playtime, fresh air, and sunshine--even when so much feels wrong.
East Army
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Wiccan Thunder
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Eye Devil
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Pink Nightmare
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Lava Nibbler
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Sky Trinity
ListenBook's beautiful layout and quick access to chapters make every listening session a pleasure. I love the cloud integration. I can access my books from anywhere. Decent narration, predictable story. The voice actor did a good job, but the plot followed a familiar formula. If you’re looking for something new and groundbreaking, this might not be it.
Rink Ruler
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Mad Jack
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Swampmasher
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Mauve Cactus
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Bad Princess
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Sun Washer
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Saturnalia
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ThickSKN
I'm amazed at how this app has seamlessly integrated reading into my daily rhythm. Automated artwork and metadata extraction make my audiobook library look neat and professional. Love how I can adjust playback speed and audio volume. ListenBook caters to all my needs.
Star Jammer
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Mirage
This app has brought stories to life in a way that traditional reading never could. Thank you for making my reading goals more achievable and enjoyable. ListenBook has turned my daily routines into audiobook-driven journeys of imagination. Audiobook excellence made simple – this app's functionality is a true asset. An audiobook lover's dream come true! This app's seamless functionality and diverse format support make it my go-to choice for immersive storytelling. 📚🎧
Whipsaw
This app's sleek design and effortless navigation have made my audiobook journey a true delight. Navigating my audiobook library is a breeze – thank you, app developers! ListenBook's tone adjustment feature in the Pro version is a creative tool that adds a fun twist to my audiobook journey.
Twister Hero
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RealmRanger
I can't imagine a day without this app – it has made my audiobook journey effortless and rewarding. I can't imagine my life without this app – it's my passport to countless stories.
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