Book description
A New York Times-bestselling author reveals how the stories we tell ourselves, about ourselves, are critical to our lives We all know we tell stories about ourselves. But as psychiatrist and neuroscientist Gregory Berns argues in The Self Delusion, we don't just tell stories; we are the stories. Our self-identities are fleeting phenomena, continually reborn as our conscious minds receive, filter, or act on incoming information from the world and our memories. Drawing on new research in neuroscience, social science, and psychiatry, Berns shows how our stories and our self-identities are temporary and therefore ever changing. Berns shows how we can embrace the delusion of a singular self to make our lives better, offering a plan not centered on what we think will be best for us, but predicated on minimizing regrets. Enlightening, empowering, and surprising, The Self Delusion shows us how to be the protagonist of the stories we want to tell.
Slow Trot
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Squatch
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Sandbox
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Sherm
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Grave Digger
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Jigsaw
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Moon Radar
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Journeyman
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Doll Champagne
This app has turned even my mundane tasks into exciting learning opportunities. Adjusting the narrator's voice tone is a creative feature that adds a personal touch to the experience.
Moon Peaches
Thanks for making my daily commute to work enjoyable and engaging! Audiobooks on this app have turned my travels into explorations of new narratives. π Igniting my imagination while preparing dinner β this app adds flavor to every meal! π²π Auto-rewind feature is extremely helpful. Great functionality.
White Swan
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ManBreaker
The interface is sleek and user-friendly. Makes navigating through chapters a breeze. Finally, an app that lets me enjoy audiobooks without worrying about file formats! The download options are versatile, making it a breeze to get my favorite audiobooks on the go. Navigating through chapters is a breeze. It's like having a personal reading guide.
Marshmallow Treat
Changing the tone of the sound on ListenBook Pro is a fun and unique feature I can't get enough of. I'm hooked on this app's effortless downloading process β I can have my favorite audiobooks in seconds. This app is a time-saver β I can 'read' even when I'm on the move. ListenBook's support for looping and shuffling playback adds versatility to my audiobook enjoyment.
Patton Digger
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Undergrad Split
Audiobooks on this app have turned my exercise sessions into moments of education. The attention to detail is commendable. Artwork and metadata are sorted automatically. Looping playback helps me retain knowledge from audiobooks effectively. It's an invaluable tool. Finally, an app that handles all my audiobook formats effortlessly. ListenBook is a must-have!
Demo
I appreciate the option to listen to samples before committing to a book. Listening to audiobooks has become my guilt-free indulgence, and I love it. I'm blown away by the app's performance. It's fast, reliable, and tailored for audiobook lovers. Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop is a fun way to introduce them to captivating stories. A serviceable audiobook that met basic expectations. The narration was clear if somewhat unremarkable, and the production quality was standard without any noticeable technical issues. It kept me moderately engaged during workouts but didn't leave a lasting impression.
Mantis Queen
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Hemlock
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Ex0tic
π Unleashing the power of audiobooks with this user-friendly app β it's like having a personal storyteller on demand! ππ₯ ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature has significantly enhanced my audio quality. ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature enhances the audio quality to a whole new level. I love the ability to import books from my computer. Itβs so easy. Iβve been using ListenBook for months, and itβs been a fantastic experience. The app is lightweight, doesnβt drain my battery, and works perfectly in the background. The equalizer and voice boost features are amazing. Highly recommend!
Low Menace
Audiobook heaven! This app has revolutionized the way I enjoy stories. Its sleek design and seamless functionality make it a must-have for book lovers. ππ§ Automated artwork and metadata retrieval make my audiobook library look organized and polished. ListenBookβs support for CarPlay is great. I can listen to audiobooks in my car easily. I love the ability to change the playback pitch. Itβs a unique feature.
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