Book description
With a Foreword by Steve McQueen'Rigorously researched, yet reads like a novel you can't put down' LUCY WORSLEY'Joshua Levine is a fantastic and passionate individual. I highly recommend him for the breadth of knowledge he has' STEVE McQUEENThe Blitz is one of the most iconic and tumultuous periods in modern British history - and one of the most misunderstood.From the first page, readers will discover a different story to the one they thought they knew - a tale of extreme lifestyles and unlikely friendships, savage horrors and joyful awakenings. Out of the shadows and the rubble, a modern Britain emerged: new industries were created and unprecedented opportunities arose for women. Yet, at the same time, criminals thrived, bringing uncertainty to the streets. As the nation reinvented itself, its people were pulled in every direction. This is what it was really like.The Secret History of the Blitz measures the true pulse of a 'blitzed nation', revealing how this period of immense social and political change built the Britain we know today.'A first-class portrait . . . stuffed with memorable details' ★★★★★ SUNDAY TELEGRAPH 'A compelling reassessment of Britain's darkest hour . . . Meticulously researched and written with great panache'GILES MILTON
Lucifurious
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Carrot Joker
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The Dude
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SprkR
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Kill Switch
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Fist Wizard
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ForumFlare
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Canine Hannibal
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Snowflake Pixie
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Delicious
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Guillotine
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Mental Prophet
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Mosquit-No
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ByteBard
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Sly Bible
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Lady Katniss
The fact that ListenBook supports a wide range of formats without DRM protection is a huge win. I love how this app fits seamlessly into my daily routine. 🧘♂️ Finding serenity through the soothing tones of audiobooks – mindfulness and stories in perfect harmony. 🧘♂️🎧 The tone adjustment feature is an exciting touch, allowing me to immerse myself even more in the content.
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