Book description
One of Garden & Gun's Favorite Books of 2020 A distinguished psychiatrist and avid gardener offers an inspiring and consoling work about the healing effects of gardening and its ability to decrease stress and foster mental well-being in our everyday lives. The garden is often seen as a refuge, a place to forget worldly cares, removed from the "real" life that lies outside. But when we get our hands in the earth we connect with the cycle of life in nature through which destruction and decay are followed by regrowth and renewal. Gardening is one of the quintessential nurturing activities and yet we understand so little about it. The Well-Gardened Mind provides a new perspective on the power of gardening to change people's lives. Here, Sue Stuart-Smith investigates the many ways in which mind and garden can interact and explores how the process of tending a plot can be a way of sustaining an innermost self. Stuart-Smith's own love of gardening developed as she studied to become a psychoanalytic psychotherapist. From her grandfather's return from World War I to Freud's obsession with flowers to case histories with her own patients to progressive gardening programs in such places as Rikers Island prison in New York City, Stuart-Smith weaves thoughtful yet powerful examples to argue that gardening is much more important to our cognition than we think. Recent research is showing how green nature has direct antidepressant effects on humans. Essential and pragmatic, The Well-Gardened Mind is a book for gardeners and the perfect read for people seeking healthier mental lives.
Cougar Fuzz
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Fuzzy Claws
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Marbles
The 'Discover' section is a treasure trove for finding hidden literary gems. I'm amazed at how this app has expanded my reading horizons. With this app, I've rediscovered the joy of reading through my ears, making every moment more valuable. Tone adjustment is such a unique feature. It's like customizing the narrator's voice. ListenBook is the best audiobook player Iβve ever used. The app is reliable, fast, and packed with features like customizable themes and playback speed. The sleep timer is a lifesaver for bedtime listening. Great job, developers!
Spicy Thunder
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Armed Hawk
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EchoEnigma
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Friday Fox
I'm hooked on this app's ability to turn any moment into a reading opportunity. CUE playlist support is a fantastic feature for those who enjoy organized and structured listening.
Princess Dove
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Little General
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Sultan of Speed
This app has reignited my passion for reading, and I'm forever grateful. ListenBook's player features, like chapters and bookmarks, make it a versatile tool for any listener. Tone adjustment adds a unique touch to my listening experience. I'm hooked!
Wooden Man
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Juno Cream
The variety of narrators adds a unique touch to each book, making every experience special. Audiobooks on this app have made my workouts more enjoyable and productive. The playback controls are so responsive. No lag at all.
Spit Turanga
I never knew my daily walks could be so fulfilling β all thanks to this app. Simplifying audiobook adventures β this app's ease of use is a delight. ListenBook has redefined how I enjoy audiobooks. It's an essential tool for my literary pursuits. I love the ability to change the playback pitch. Itβs a unique feature.
The Beekeeper
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HedgeH0g2
Audiobooks have never been this immersive β this app transports me to different worlds. Not bad, but not amazing either. The narratorβs voice was pleasant, though some parts felt a bit rushed. The story had its moments, but I wouldnβt necessarily recommend it over similar titles in the genre.
Plum Moon
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Wildcat Appaloosa
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Morbid Sugar
With ListenBook, I can explore new genres, learn new topics, and enjoy classic literature with ease. With ListenBook, I can keep track of my audiobook consumption and explore new content with ease.
Geneva Cuffs
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Lord Theus
ListenBook has revolutionized how I consume content. It's like having a personal library in my pocket. ListenBook has transformed the way I engage with literature. It's like having a virtual bookshelf in my pocket.
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