Book description
NATIONAL BESTSELLER - A leading economist answers one of today's trickiest questions: Why do some great ideas make it big while others fail to take off? "Brilliant, practical, and grounded in the very latest research, this is by far the best book I've ever read on the how and why of scaling."--Angela Duckworth, CEO of Character Lab and New York Times bestselling author of Grit LONGLISTED FOR THE PORCHLIGHT BUSINESS BOOK AWARD "Scale" has become a favored buzzword in the startup world. But scale isn't just about accumulating more users or capturing more market share. It's about whether an idea that takes hold in a small group can do the same in a much larger one--whether you're growing a small business, rolling out a diversity and inclusion program, or delivering billions of doses of a vaccine. Translating an idea into widespread impact, says University of Chicago economist John A. List, depends on one thing only: whether it can achieve "high voltage"--the ability to be replicated at scale. In The Voltage Effect, List explains that scalable ideas share a common set of attributes, while any number of attributes can doom an unscalable idea. Drawing on his original research, as well as fascinating examples from the realms of business, policymaking, education, and public health, he identifies five measurable vital signs that a scalable idea must possess, and offers proven strategies for avoiding voltage drops and engineering voltage gains. You'll learn: - How celebrity chef Jamie Oliver expanded his restaurant empire by focusing on scalable "ingredients" (until it collapsed because talent doesn't scale) - Why the failure to detect false positives early on caused the Reagan-era drug-prevention program to backfire at scale - How governments could deliver more services to more citizens if they focused on the last dollar spent - How one education center leveraged positive spillovers to narrow the achievement gap across the entire community - Why the right set of incentives, applied at scale, can boost voter turnout, increase clean energy use, encourage patients to consistently take their prescribed medication, and more. By understanding the science of scaling, we can drive change in our schools, workplaces, communities, and society at large. Because a better world can only be built at scale.
Diamond Gamer
Chapters, configurable auto-rewind, and bookmarks on ListenBook keep me in control of my content. ListenBook makes my commute enjoyable. The audio filters really enhance the listening experience. The app is perfect for people who love to listen to books while commuting.
Metal Star
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Bambi Wings
Changing the tone of the sound on ListenBook Pro is a fun and unique feature I can't get enough of. I'm amazed at how this app has made my workouts more motivating and my audiobooks more accessible. With this app, I can read anytime, anywhere β it's a reader's dream come true. Looping playback is a study aid sent from heaven. It's helping me ace my exams! Adjusting the tone of the voice is a novel feature that allows for a personalized listening experience.
FlyGuardX
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Napoleonic Haze
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Tornado Maker
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Spunky Chick
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Preach Man
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Hitch Frenzy
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Sprinkle Lovenuts
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Racy Lion
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Trouble Mittens
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Rook
The attention to detail is commendable. Artwork and metadata are sorted automatically. The ability to adjust playback speed is a fantastic study aid. I'm absorbing information faster than ever. ListenBook's attention to detail is commendable. Every aspect of the app is well-crafted. Playlists and bookmarks are super helpful. Love using ListenBook! ListenBookβs playback is smooth and reliable. I never have issues with audio quality.
Sir Shove
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Alpha
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Cabbie
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Cabbie
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Tart Voodoo
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Switch
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Mad Viral
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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