Book description
'The perfect book to escape our human-sized existence and take a tour of the atomic world instead.' Helen Arney, science comedian and broadcasterWhen we think of the periodic table we picture orderly rows of elements that conform to type and never break the rules. In this book Kathryn Harkup reveals that there are personalities, passions, quirks and historical oddities behind those ordered rows, and shows us that the periodic table is a sprawling family tree with its own black sheep, wayward cousins and odd uncles. The elements in the periodic table, like us, are an extended family - some old, some newborn, some shy and reticent, some exuberant or unreliable.Dr Harkup tells the weird and wonderful stories of just fifty two members of this family - remarkable tales of discovery, inspiration and revolution, from the everyday to the extraordinary. Some elements are relatively anonymous; others, already familiar, are seen in a new light; and old friends have surprising secrets to share. From our green-fingered friend magnesium to the devil incarnate polonium, this eclectic collection of engaging and informative stories will change the way you see the periodic table for ever.
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D-Hog-Day
The app's features, like the sleep timer, make it clear that it's designed with readers in mind. The extensive statistics feature on ListenBook helps me track my audiobook consumption habits β so cool! The attention to detail is commendable. Artwork and metadata are sorted automatically. I'm impressed with the wide range of supported formats. Finally, an app that plays all my audiobooks flawlessly. ListenBook is a must-have for audiobook enthusiasts. It's reliable, versatile, and a pleasure to use.
Alley Cat
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RealmRanger
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RDTN
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Delicious Cupid
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Lucky Aurora
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Pinup Diva
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Nueva Nova
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Mr. Wholesome
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Street Jolly
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Pop Bee
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Hobo Samurai
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QuestQuill
Background play feature lets me multitask while enjoying a book β brilliant! Changing the tone of the sound on ListenBook Pro adds a personalized touch to my audiobook experience. Automated artwork and metadata retrieval make my audiobook library look organized and visually appealing. ListenBook has changed the way I listen to audiobooks. The app is so easy to use.
VisionVoyager
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Fire Feline
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Kevlar Wanted
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Darkside Orbit
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Third Moon
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Alley Fiend
Supports all my playlists and bookmarks seamlessly. Very convenient. The statistics tracking feature is very useful. ListenBook helps me keep track of my listening time.
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