Book description
How did rescue dogs become status symbols? Why are luxury brands losing their cachet? What's made F. Scott Fitzgerald's most famous observations obsolete? The answers are part of a new revolution that's radically reorganizing the way we view ourselves and others, that "will be hard for pop-culture readers to put down" (Booklist). Status was once easy to identify--fast cars, fancy shoes, sprawling estates, elite brands. But in place of Louboutins and Lamborghinis, the relevance of the rich, famous, and gauche is waning and a riveting revolution is underfoot. Chuck Thompson--dubbed "savagely funny" by The New York Times and "wickedly entertaining" by the San Francisco Chronicle--sets out to determine what "status" means today and learns that what was once considered the low life has become the high life. In The Status Revolution, Thompson tours the new world of status from a small community in British Columbia where an indigenous artist uses wood carving to restore communal status; to a Washington, DC, meeting of the "Patriotic Millionaires," a club of high-earners who are begging the government to tax them; to a luxury auto factory in the south of Italy where making beautiful cars is as much about bringing dignity to a low-earning region than it is about flash and indulgence; to a London lab where the neural secrets of status are being unlocked. "Chock-full of fascinating revelations" (In Touch Weekly) and with his signature wit and irreverence, Thompson explains why everything we know about status is changing, upends centuries of conventional wisdom, and shows how the new status revolution reflects our place in contemporary society.
Queen Bee
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Pitfall
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Disco Thunder
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Impulsive Flower
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Neophyte Believer
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WanderWord
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PixelPilgrim
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Feral Mayhem
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Mustard Centaur
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Icy Avenger
This app has given me the joy of reading even when my hands are full. This app has enriched my daily routine and added a touch of intellectual stimulation. This app's sleek design and effortless navigation have made my audiobook journey a true delight. This app's compatibility with different file types means that my entire audiobook collection is at my fingertips. ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature has transformed the audio quality. It's crystal clear now.
Chlorine
Kudos for the thoughtfully curated collections β I'm discovering hidden gems! Audiobooks have turned my mundane activities into opportunities for learning and enjoyment. The app's support for CarPlay and Apple Watch makes it a true companion for all occasions. Tone adjustment is an innovative touch that adds a personal connection to the audiobook narration. It's like having a custom reading experience.
Airport Hobo
Unwinding with a good audiobook has become my favorite self-care ritual. This app has transformed my daily walks into exciting literary adventures. Supports all my playlists and bookmarks perfectly. Auto-rewind is a brilliant feature. Never lose track of where I left off.
Tse Tse Guy
ListenBook's seamless audio player has turned my listening sessions into moments of pure delight. Packed with useful features. ListenBook is my favorite audiobook app. This audiobook spoiled me for others! The narrator's professional delivery set a high bar - perfect diction, ideal pacing, and emotional authenticity. The recording quality was equally impressive with no distracting artifacts. I finished it far too quickly because I couldn't stop listening.
Despair
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Apple Nola
Gone are the days of struggling with formats. Thanks to this app, my audiobook journey is a breeze, and every tale is a tap away. Highly recommended! ππ§ Apple Watch compatibility enhances my audiobook experience. It's a convenient way to control playback.
Clover Dragon
Changing the tone of the sound on ListenBook Pro adds a personalized touch to my audiobook experience. π©βπ³ Elevating culinary experiences with auditory tales β cooking has never been this entertaining and educational! π³π§ Navigating audiobooks seamlessly β this app's design is top-notch. Seamless audiobook integration β this app's design is remarkable. Organization made simple β this app's efficient management of my audiobook collection ensures that every story is just a tap away. Convenience at its finest. ππ±
JesterZilla
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Daffy Girl
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Bleachers
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Feral Cookie
Say goodbye to monotony β this app's diverse format support and intuitive controls have turned my daily activities into thrilling audiobook adventures. π±π Sharing audiobooks with friends is so easy with AirDrop. It's a great way to spread happiness. Downloading over WiFi is quick and efficient. Saves a lot of time. The app is perfect for people who love to listen to books at night.
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