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.
Sugar Hiccup
Adjusting the tone of the voice is an innovative feature that enhances the immersion in the content. Great app for audiobook enthusiasts. ListenBook supports a wide range of formats.
SunnySnap
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Flint
ListenBook's integration of artwork and metadata adds a visually appealing touch to my library. I can't get enough of this app's intuitive controls – it's the perfect way to indulge in audiobooks. This app's efficient downloading process ensures that I can enjoy my audiobooks whenever and wherever. I can't get enough of this app's easy navigation and quick access to chapters and playback controls. Audiobooks made accessible and enjoyable – this app's design is a triumph.
Hoover Spark
Auto-rewind feature is very useful. Excellent app! The app is perfect for multitaskers. I can listen while working out.
Silent
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Infinite Hole
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Plum Moon
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Chuckles
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Biscuit Meg
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ZenaCake
The minimalist interface and intuitive settings make for an amazing user experience. ListenBook's support for chapters and bookmarks ensures that I never lose my place in a story. Excellent support for various audio formats. Very satisfied.
RightN0w2
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VisionVoyager
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Bleachers
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Goldman
I'm impressed by how much more I'm learning through audiobooks compared to traditional reading. The bookmarking feature ensures I never lose my place in a book – so convenient! I'm amazed at how this app has made reading fit into every aspect of my life. Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop is a fun way to inspire others to read. Adjusting the tone of the voice is a novel feature that allows for a personalized listening experience.
Flash Protein
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Stallion Patton
I'm in awe of how this app has brought new dimensions to my reading experience. ListenBook's dedication to excellence shines through in its performance and features.
Dallas Burn
With this app, I've turned mundane tasks into moments of inspiration and education – it's brilliant! CUE playlist support is a fantastic feature for those who enjoy organized and structured listening.
SunnySnap
ListenBook's support for various audio formats makes it a versatile app for all kinds of audiobook enthusiasts. I love that ListenBook offers both basic and advanced features, catering to all types of users. My productivity has soared since I started using ListenBook for my study materials.
Divine Bramble
Listening to audiobooks has become my guilt-free indulgence, and I love it. Adjusting the tone of the voice is a creative feature. It allows for a unique and personalized experience. This app is a must-have for anyone who loves audiobooks. The interface is intuitive, and the app supports all formats. I love the auto-bookmark feature—it saves my place automatically, so I never lose track. Highly recommend!
Flame OUT
ListenBook has brought the joy of audiobooks back into my life in a whole new way. This app's compatibility with different devices ensures that I can enjoy my audiobooks anywhere, anytime. 📱 It's like having a personal audiobook library at my fingertips! This app's functionality is a dream come true for book lovers. 📚🔥
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