Book description
Across American prairies, through Siberian tundra, over Argentinian pampas and deep into the heart of Africa, the modern world began with the arrival of the railway. The shock was sudden and universal: railways carried empire, capitalism and industrialization to every corner of the planet. For some, the "Iron Road" symbolized the brute horrors of modernity; for others the way toward a brighter future. Nicholas Faith presents an engaging and entertaining journey through the first century of rail, introducing visionaries, engineers, surveyors, speculators, financiers and navvies-the heroes and the rogues of the mechanical revolution that turned the world upside down. The railway was the most important invention of the 19th century, and this book argues that in the 21st century, it remains just as relevant.
Berlin Kamikaze
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SereneScribe
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Potato Sub
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Fl00d
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German Coach
ListenBook's chapters, controls, and filters have transformed my listening sessions into immersive journeys. This app's intuitive features and easy navigation make it a must-have for audiobook enthusiasts. I love how customizable the playback speed is. It makes listening so much more enjoyable.
Delicious Cupid
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Broomspun
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Bae
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Bit Sentinel
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NexusNavigator
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Force
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Roller Turtle
Audiobooks have made my commutes so much more enjoyable, and I'm always excited to listen. Drag and drop downloads are genius. It simplifies the entire process.
Grabber
The auto-rewind feature is a small detail that has a big impact on my listening experience. I love it! The statistics tracking feature is very useful. ListenBook helps me keep track of my listening time. A reasonable choice for casual listening. The audiobook was well-produced, but the pacing felt uneven in places. I didn’t dislike it, but I also didn’t feel strongly about it one way or another.
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Alberta
Changing the tone of the sound on ListenBook is a fun feature that adds a unique touch to my audiobook experience. I can't imagine my life without this app – it's my constant companion for literary adventures. Listening stats keep me motivated to read more. Great addition!
Red Heroine
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High Beam
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ByteBard
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Mr. Fabulous
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Uluru Walker
I'm thrilled to finally have a way to enjoy books while keeping up with my busy schedule. ListenBook's integration of artwork and metadata adds a visually appealing touch to my library. 🎧 Finally, an app that understands my need for convenience and ease of use! Audiobooks have never been this accessible. 📚📱
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