Book description
For millennia, the silk roads have been the arteries of international trade. Today, these ancient routes still play a key role. Over the ages, the passages across the region have shifted and evolved due to changing political circumstances, environmental forces, and the prevalence of deadly illness. Despite this, the ceaseless flow of goods and culture between East and West has continued unabated.Taking us back to the origins of these enduring networks, Geordie Torr describes the beginnings of early trade, the ancient cultures that breathed life into these routes, and the mighty dynasties which rose to exert control before fading into the sands of time. The trade that took place along these roads led to exchanges in art, culture, and technology; as the delicate silks woven by the Chinese and Indians arrived in Europe, so wool, gold, and silverware travelled back to the Orient, while innovations in sea travel allowed the maritime routes to thrive.The stories of the first intrepid travellers who left behind the safety of their homelands to risk their lives in alien lands are scattered throughout the pages and highlight the basic human compulsion to explore.Featuring stunning photography that celebrates the natural beauty of the routes alongside artworks illustrating the incredible skill of craftsmen through the ages, The Silk Roads distils thousands of years of history into an accessible and fascinating tale.
Legacy
The sleek design and easy navigation are visually pleasing and user-friendly. I love the quick access to settings. It makes tweaking the app so easy.
Viceswerve
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SunVolt
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BearDrift
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Riff Raff
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Die Slice
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Palomino Cake
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Coffee
π This app has turned my errands into exciting quests β I can conquer the grocery store while enjoying a book! ππ ListenBookβs support for Apple Watch is a great touch. I can control my audiobooks on the go.
Jigsaw
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The Happy Jock
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PixelPathfinder
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Silver Rose
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Mustard Centaur
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RealmRanger
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Lskeee
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Eerie Mizzen
ListenBook has turned my daily routines into audiobook-driven journeys of imagination. ListenBook has become an essential part of my day, enhancing my commute and allowing me to enjoy audiobooks like never before. Book groups are a thoughtful addition. I can group related titles for easy access.
Whip 2T
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Frosty
is a breeze. It's incredibly convenient for building my collection. The app's compatibility with various sources for audio download is a true time-saver. Drag and drop downloads are genius. It simplifies the entire process.
Fist Wizard
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High Deck
Gone are the days of straining my eyes to read β this app lets me 'read' with my ears, anywhere, anytime. I'm blown away by the app's performance. It's fast, reliable, and tailored for audiobook lovers. Excellent support for various audio formats. Very satisfied. The appβs design is sleek and modern. ListenBook is my favorite audiobook player. Solid performance, but not outstanding. The narrator did a fine job, though their tone was a bit monotonous at times. The story itself was engaging enough, but I wouldnβt call it unforgettable.
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