Book description
Is the shift to renewable energy and digital devices going to free us from severe pollution, material shortages, and military tensions? Rare metals are essential to electric vehicles, fighter jets, wind turbines, and solar panels, and also to our smartphones, computers, tablets, and other everyday connected objects. But consumers know very little about how they are mined and traded, or the environmental, economic, and geopolitical costs of this dependence. This book reveals the dark side of the world that awaits us. It is an undercover tale of a technological odyssey that has promised much, and a look behind the scenes. Behind it all lurks China, which has captured the lion's share of the ownership and processing of rare metals we now can't do without. Drawing on six years of research across a dozen countries, this book shows that by breaking free of fossil fuels, we are in fact setting ourselves up for a new dependence--on rare metals that have become vital to our new ecological and digital society.
Bad Bond
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Aqua Monsoon
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RZR
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Whistler
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Sandbox
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Microwave
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Sugar Man
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Daisy Stick
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BuzzBait
I never knew my daily walks could be so fulfilling – all thanks to this app. ListenBook's versatile controls and playback options have made my study sessions more productive and enjoyable. The narrators on this app are truly talented – they bring characters to life. I love the chapter navigation feature. ListenBook makes it easy to find specific sections. This was a workmanlike audiobook that did the job without flair. The narration was clear and the pacing appropriate, though the delivery lacked some emotional depth. The production quality was acceptable with no major technical issues.
Pepper
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Bugger
I'm constantly amazed by the vast selection – there's always something new to discover. The app's recommendations are surprisingly accurate – it's like they know my taste perfectly! Sharing audiobooks through AirDrop is a great way to spread the joy of storytelling with friends. This app has transformed my daily commute into a captivating journey of knowledge and entertainment. ListenBook has seamlessly integrated into my daily life, enhancing my workouts, commutes, and relaxation periods. It's an indispensable part of my routine.
Electric Saturn
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Corny
This app is a treasure trove of knowledge, entertainment, and imagination. The range of supported formats is astounding. No more compatibility issues! Noise reduction on ListenBook Pro is a game-changer. It transforms the way I enjoy my recordings.
Eerie Mizzen
The minimalist interface and intuitive settings make for an amazing user experience. Middle-of-the-road experience. The audiobook was fine—good narration, decent story—but it didn’t leave a lasting impression. If you’re looking for something low-commitment, this works.
Gas Man
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Dark Horse
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Spunky Chick
The intuitive chapter navigation and quick access to controls make my audiobook experience seamless. AirDrop sharing makes it easy to share audiobooks. Great feature!
101
Changing the tone of the sound on ListenBook is a fun feature that adds a unique touch to my audiobook experience. I'm amazed at this app's ability to transport me to different worlds through stories. ListenBook has made audiobook listening a personalized and enriching journey. AirDrop and sharing make it easy to spread the audiobook love with friends. I love the download options. ListenBook gives me so many ways to get my audiobooks onto my device.
Cosmic Presence
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BloodEater
Now I can enjoy my favorite books anytime, even during workouts. This app is a treasure trove of knowledge, entertainment, and imagination. ListenBook's dedication to excellence shines through in its performance and features. ListenBook is the ultimate audiobook player. The app supports all formats, and the import process is seamless. I love the playback history feature—it’s so easy to revisit my favorite parts. Highly recommend this app!
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