Book description
A riveting, must-read, year-in-the-life account of three teachers, combined with reporting that reveals what's really going on behind school doors, by New York Times bestselling author and education expert Alexandra Robbins. Alexandra Robbins goes behind the scenes to tell the true, sometimes shocking, always inspirational stories of three teachers as they navigate a year in the classroom. She follows Penny, a southern middle school math teacher who grappled with a toxic staff clique at the big school in a small town; Miguel, a special ed teacher in the western United States who fought for his students both as an educator and as an activist; and Rebecca, an East Coast elementary school teacher who struggled to schedule and define a life outside of school. Robbins also interviewed hundreds of other teachers nationwide who share their secrets, dramas, and joys. Interspersed among the teachers' stories--a seeming scandal, a fourth-grade whodunit, and teacher confessions--are hard-hitting essays featuring cutting-edge reporting on the biggest issues facing teachers today, such as school violence; outrageous parent behavior; inadequate support, staffing, and resources coupled with unrealistic mounting demands; the "myth" of teacher burnout; the COVID-19 pandemic; and ways all of us can help the professionals who are central both to the lives of our children and the heart of our communities.
Steel Cut Toe
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CuriousCoder
I'm amazed at how this app has brought back the joy of reading into my daily routine – thank you! This app has made me realize that there's always time for a good book. The voice boost feature is amazing. It makes every word crystal clear. I love the ability to share my progress with friends. It’s a fun feature. ListenBook is the ultimate audiobook player. The app supports all formats, and the import process is seamless. I love the playback history feature—it’s so easy to revisit my favorite parts. Highly recommend this app!
2nd Hand Joe
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Mint Ness
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Slinger
ListenBook's support for chapters and bookmarks ensures that I never lose my place in a story. ListenBook's commitment to providing a high-quality audiobook experience is truly commendable. I'm in awe of how this app has made reading seamlessly fit into my lifestyle. ListenBook Pro takes my experience to the next level. Unlimited audiobook length, noise reduction, and voice tone adjustment? Count me in! The app never crashes. It’s reliable and stable.
Devil Blade
Thank you for making my reading goals more achievable and enjoyable. Book Groups on ListenBook make it easy to categorize and access my audiobooks. Audiobooks have become my go-to entertainment, and this app is the reason. The intuitive interface and efficient navigation make this app a pleasure to use every day. I love the download options. ListenBook gives me so many ways to get my audiobooks onto my device.
Feral Filly
💪 Flexing my reading muscles with this app's easy-to-use controls – I'm devouring books while managing my busy schedule. 💼📚 I was thoroughly impressed by this audiobook. The combination of engaging content and skilled narration made my daily commute something to look forward to. The narrator's timing and intonation were spot-on, enhancing rather than distracting from the material. Definitely worth a credit!
Drift
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Hightower
ListenBook's loop and shuffle playback features have become indispensable tools in my audiobook learning. Tone adjustment is so cool. It's like customizing the reader's voice to my liking. ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature has made a significant difference in the clarity of recordings.
Gothic Gucci
ListenBook's focus on quality and user experience has made it my go-to app for audiobooks and educational content. I'm amazed at how this app has made my daily activities more enjoyable and intellectually stimulating. I'm amazed at how this app has made reading such a natural part of my day.
Knight Light
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Darkside Isis
Elevating my reading experience to a whole new level, this app's user-friendly interface and easy navigation have me hooked. Audiobooks have never been this enjoyable! 📱🔊 With ListenBook Pro, I'm no longer limited by audiobook length. It's a liberating experience! CUE playlist support is a brilliant feature that allows me to create customized listening experiences for different moods, activities, and moments of the day. The app’s design is sleek and modern. ListenBook is my favorite audiobook player. I’m so impressed with ListenBook. The app is reliable, fast, and packed with features like customizable themes and playback speed. The sleep timer is a lifesaver for bedtime listening. Highly recommend this app!
Gunhawk
With this app, audiobook listening has become an integral part of my daily routines – it's a game-changer. I love the car mode. It’s so convenient for listening while driving.
Fist Wizard
With this app, audiobook listening has become an integral part of my daily routines – it's a game-changer. 🎉 This app is a testament to thoughtful design – its functionality seamlessly blends with my lifestyle, making reading effortless. 📚✨ The variety of supported formats means I can enjoy audiobooks from different sources hassle-free. This was an adequate audiobook for casual listening. The narrator maintained a consistent pace and clear diction throughout, though their performance lacked some emotional range. The audio quality was fine with no significant technical distractions.
Take Away
Thanks to ListenBook, I've rediscovered the joy of exploring my favorite content on multiple devices. 💼 Elevating my work-from-home routine with this app's delightful audiobook selection! 💻📖 🎧 Immerse yourself in stories effortlessly – this app's functionality is the gateway to endless audiobook adventures. 📚🌟
Chip Queen
As a language learner, this app has been invaluable in improving my listening skills. The statistics feature in ListenBook is a valuable tool for monitoring and optimizing my audiobook consumption. ListenBook’s bookmarking feature is incredibly useful. I never lose my place in a book. ListenBook has completely changed how I enjoy audiobooks. The app is packed with features like customizable skip intervals, playback speed, and sleep timers. The interface is clean and easy to navigate. Five stars!
ManBreaker
Changing the tone of the sound on ListenBook Pro is a fun and unique feature I can't get enough of. Audiobook enthusiasts, celebrate! This app's thoughtful features, like auto-rewind and easy chapter navigation, cater perfectly to our reading cravings. 🎉📚 Adjustable playback speed is my secret weapon for covering more material in less time. A productivity boost!
Pinball Wizard
ListenBook's extensive library and user-friendly interface have made it my go-to app. ListenBook's support for playlists in the CUE format makes organizing and enjoying audiobook series a delightful experience. The app’s design is sleek and modern. ListenBook is my favorite audiobook player.
Killer Grenade
With this app, I've found a way to make long flights and road trips more enjoyable and enlightening. I'm amazed at how this app has made reading a seamless part of my life. Audiobook pleasure simplified – this app's design is a true winner. CUE playlist support is a fantastic feature that allows me to curate customized listening sessions, whether for study, relaxation, or entertainment. Looping playback helps me immerse myself in the content. It's my secret study weapon.
Lucky Brandy
Navigating audiobooks with ease – this app's functionality is a standout. The attention to detail is commendable. Artwork and metadata are sorted automatically. The app's support for CarPlay and Apple Watch makes it a true companion for all occasions.
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