Book description
In today's fast-paced world, it's tough to find the time to read. But with Joosr guides, you can get the key insights from bestselling non-fiction titles in less than 20 minutes. Whether you want to gain knowledge on the go or find the books you'll love, Joosr's brief and accessible eBook summaries fit into your life. Find out more at joosr. com.Henrietta Lacks lived an unremarkable life, but within her body was an extraordinary biological breakthrough. What she unwittingly contributed to medical science has changed the world forever.In 1951, Henrietta Lacks walked into a Baltimore hospital complaining of cervical pain. But when doctors inspected her, they found something remarkable: she possessed cells that could reproduce themselves infinitely. Now known as HeLa cells, this contribution to medicine laid the foundation for countless innovations and cures-and all without her knowledge or permission. The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks tells the untold story of a woman whose disease killed her, but whose cells lived on to save thousands of lives, and the family fighting to reveal the truth about the mother they lost too soon.You will learn:How cells from Henrietta Lacks' body are still alive today, decades after she diedHow HeLa cells were instrumental in the defeat of polioWhy even today doctors are allowed to keep your tissue after you have surgery.
Curio
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Fuzzy Claws
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Skittle Mine
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Keystone
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Acid Queen
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Twix Bond
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Drop Stone
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Pink Nightmare
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CyberScribe
I'd love to see more classic titles, but the current selection is already fantastic. ListenBook's library organization and book groups help me keep my content neatly sorted.
Proper
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LocKz
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Saber-RED
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Gothic Gucci
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High Kingdom Warrior
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New York Mood
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FireBrang
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Fire Fish
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Freesia
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Suicide Jockey
I'm absolutely in love with this app! It's like a library of stories in my pocket. This app has made my workouts and chores so much more enjoyable. This app's compatibility with various devices ensures that I can enjoy my audiobooks wherever I am. Audiobook enjoyment has never been this convenient. This app's sleek design and efficient organization ensure that every story is accessible and enjoyable. ππ
Disco Thunder
I'm amazed at how this app has made reading such a natural part of my day. π Dancing to the rhythm of stories while I dance through house chores β pure joy! ππ
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