Book description
From the celebrated author of The Ends of the World, an epic biography of the molecule that made - and could now break - everything we knowAll life is made from CO2 . It was there at earth's birth, and throughout evolution. It has kept our planet habitable for hundreds of millions of years. It has given us all the splendours of the world we know today. And yet it also holds the potential for life's destruction.In this gripping adventure through eras and places, award-winning science journalist Peter Brannen tells the story of the world's most important molecule. We travel from the beginning of time all the way up to our present reality, witnessing the staggering journey that CO2 has undertaken.As we watch its movements through the rocks, the air, the oceans and living beings over four billion years, we come to see more clearly what it means for us to be churning through ancient life - in the form of fossil fuels - as we power our industrial world. We are, Brannen shows, performing an unprecedented experiment on our planet. If we are to avoid its catastrophic consequences, we must all begin to deepen our understanding of this curious substance, which has given us everything from the very first life forms on earth to the business titans reshaping our planet today.
Black Walnut
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MythMaker
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Cuff Queen
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MrOnsTr
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IdeaAlchemy
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Noisy Girl
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Sun Leo
Bookmarking favorite parts of audiobooks is a breeze. It's like having a personalized study guide. The auto-rewind feature is a thoughtful addition that enhances my listening journey. I appreciate it!
Hitch Frenzy
My kids are hooked on the children's audiobook collection – it's a parenting win! I'm hooked on this app's effortless downloading process – I can have my favorite audiobooks in seconds. User-friendly brilliance! This app's functionality enhances my audiobook experience. Effortless audiobook management – this app's usability is impressive. Quick access to chapters and controls makes ListenBook a joy to use. It's a seamless experience.
Capital F
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SneakerKid
I love how ListenBook caters to various formats, making it versatile and accommodating for all my audiobooks. The compatibility with Apple Watch is a huge plus. I can control my audiobooks from my wrist! Sharing audiobooks with friends is a fantastic way to introduce them to new stories. The app is perfect for people who love to read but don’t have the time.
VisionVortex
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Spooky Yellowjacket
Good for background listening. I didn’t get fully immersed, but it was pleasant enough to have on while doing chores. The narrator’s voice was easy to listen to, even if the delivery lacked some energy. Middle-of-the-road experience. The audiobook was fine—good narration, decent story—but it didn’t leave a lasting impression. If you’re looking for something low-commitment, this works.
Scarlet Mary
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Disco Potato
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Slow Trot
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Mr. Thanksgiving
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Alley Cat
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Sky
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Pearl Girl
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Mum Mary
My commutes to work have transformed into exciting journeys thanks to this app. The statistics feature on ListenBook helps me track my audiobook consumption – a fantastic way to measure my progress. ListenBook's customizable audio filters allow me to personalize my listening experience – a fantastic feature. This app's compatibility with various devices ensures that I can enjoy my audiobooks wherever I am. 🎉 An app that turns house chores into exciting adventures – count me in! 🧹📖
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