Book description
Dreams, schemes and opportunity as space opens for tourism and commerce.Twentieth century space exploration may have belonged to state-funded giants such as NASA, but there is a parallel history which has set the template for the future.Even before Apollo 11 landed on the Moon, private companies were exploiting space via communication satellites - a sector that is seeing exponential growth in the internet age. In human spaceflight, too, commercialisation is making itself felt. Billionaire entrepreneurs Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos and Richard Branson have long trumpeted plans to make space travel a possibility for ordinary people and those ideas are inching ever closer to reality. At the same time, other companies plan to mine the Moon for helium-3, or asteroids for precious metals.Science writer Andrew May takes an entertaining, in-depth look at the triumphs and heroic failures of our quixotic quest to commercialise the final frontier.
German Coach
Audiobook adventures simplified – this app's functionality is a revelation. Looping playback has revolutionized my study sessions. I'm learning faster than ever.
High Woo
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EchoEnigma
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DreamDasher
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Little Drunk Girl
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Yellow Menace
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The Final Judgement
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Widow Curio
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Gov Skull
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Mr. Lucky
Audiobooks on this app have made studying and learning a more enjoyable process. The tone adjustment feature in ListenBook Pro is a novel addition that allows me to personalize my audiobook experience. Automatic extraction of artwork and metadata adds a professional touch to my library. ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature is a game-changer for improving audio quality and clarity.
Mafia Princess
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Landfill Max
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QuantumQuipper
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Bridge Whip
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Round Kick Boomer
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Cinder Coffee
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RealmRanger
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Jetta Talent
Listening to audiobooks with my kids has become a cherished bonding activity. Adjusting the tone of the narrator's voice is a unique feature that adds a personal touch.
Intimidating Presence
I'm addicted to this app's seamless integration with my daily routines and activities. The app is perfect for people who love to read but don’t have the 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