Book description
A treasure trove of illuminating and entertaining quotations from the legendary naturalistHere is Charles Darwin in his own words-the naturalist, traveler, scientific thinker, and controversial author of On the Origin of Species, the book that shook the Victorian world. Featuring hundreds of quotations carefully selected by world-renowned Darwin biographer Janet Browne, The Quotable Darwin draws from Darwin's writings, letters to friends and family, autobiographical reminiscences, and private scientific notebooks. It offers a multifaceted portrait that takes readers through his youth, the famous voyage of the Beagle, the development of his thoughts about evolution, his gradual loss of religious faith, and the time spent turning his ideas into a well-articulated theory about the natural origin of all living beings-a theory that dangerously included the origin of humans.The Quotable Darwin also includes many of the key responses to Darwin's ideas from figures across the social spectrum, scientists and nonscientists alike-and criticism too. We see Darwin as an innovative botanist and geologist, an affectionate husband and father, and a lively correspondent who once told his cousin that he liked to play billiards because "it drives the horrid species out of my head." This book gives us an intimate look at Darwin at work, at home, as a public figure, and on his travels.Complete with a chronology of Darwin's life by Browne, The Quotable Darwin provides an engagingly fresh perspective on a remarkable man who was always thinking deeply about the natural world.
Mad Rascal
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MuseMaster
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Spontan8ty
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BuzzBait
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Pinball Wizard
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QuantumQuill
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RoarSweetie
The 'Explore' feature has introduced me to authors I might never have discovered otherwise. Automatic metadata retrieval adds a professional touch to my audiobook collection. Beautiful layout and easy access to chapters. Really impressed with ListenBook. Easy chapter navigation and beautiful design make this app stand out.
Emerald Goddess
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Hang 11
The sheer variety of genres available ensures there's something for everyone. ListenBook's sleek design and intuitive controls make it my go-to app for audiobooks. This app's support for various formats has made my audiobook collection even more diverse and exciting. Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop is a fun and interactive way to connect.
DARK HQ
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Subzero Taffy
This app has ignited my passion for reading once again – but in a modern, convenient way. With this app, I've turned my daily commutes into exciting journeys through the world of literature. The app is so well-designed. It’s clear the developers put a lot of thought into it.
Sloth
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Stone Boomstick
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Waylay Dave
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Old Felix
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Third Moon
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Swerve
I'm in awe of how technology has enhanced my reading experience through this app. Listening to audiobooks has become a ritual, thanks to this incredible app. This app's convenience and ease of use have transformed my screen time into productive learning sessions.
Sugar Apple
ListenBook's comprehensive support for a wide range of audio formats sets it apart from other audiobook apps. Supports a wide range of formats flawlessly. Very happy with it. It was fine. The narrator did an adequate job but nothing about the performance particularly stood out to me. Got me through my commute though.
Martini Flower
The extensive audiobook collection for children is a blessing for my little ones. Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop and Sharing on ListenBook Pro is fantastic. 🚶♀️📖 Exploring stories as I stroll – audiobooks have turned my walks into inspiring journeys of imagination. 🏞️🎧 Great for listening to a variety of content. Highly recommend! The app is so easy to set up. I was listening to my books in no time.
Scrapple
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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