Book description
A journalist recounts the surprising history of accidents and reveals how they've come to define all that's wrong with America. We hear it all the time: "Sorry, it was just an accident." And we've been deeply conditioned to just accept that explanation and move on. But as Jessie Singer argues convincingly: There are no such things as accidents. The vast majority of mishaps are not random but predictable and preventable. Singer uncovers just how the term "accident" itself protects those in power and leaves the most vulnerable in harm's way, preventing investigations, pushing off debts, blaming the victims, diluting anger, and even sparking empathy for the perpetrators. As the rate of accidental death skyrockets in America, the poor and people of color end up bearing the brunt of the violence and blame, while the powerful use the excuse of the "accident" to avoid consequences for their actions. Born of the death of her best friend, and the killer who insisted it was an accident, this book is a moving investigation of the sort of tragedies that are all too common, and all too commonly ignored. In this revelatory book, Singer tracks accidental death in America from turn of the century factories and coal mines to today's urban highways, rural hospitals, and Superfund sites. Drawing connections between traffic accidents, accidental opioid overdoses, and accidental oil spills, Singer proves that what we call accidents are hardly random. Rather, who lives and dies by an accident in America is defined by money and power. She also presents a variety of actions we can take as individuals and as a society to stem the tide of "accidents"--saving lives and holding the guilty to account.
DriftDetector
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Hemlock
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NeoGermal
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Day Hawk
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Acid Gosling
Kudos to the developers for optimizing this app for iOS 16. It runs like a dream on my device. Iβve been using ListenBook for months, and itβs been a fantastic experience. The app is lightweight, doesnβt drain my battery, and works perfectly in the background. The equalizer and voice boost features are amazing. Highly recommend!
Street Squirrel
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Infinite Hole
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Hoover Spark
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Succubus In Training
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Celtic Charger
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Tootsie Killer
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Thumb Candy
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Manimal
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Nacho
Changing the tone of the sound on ListenBook is a fun feature that adds a unique touch to my audiobook experience. ListenBook's library organization and book groups have made managing my audiobooks a breeze. Audiobooks have never been this engaging β this app takes them to the next level. ListenBookβs playback speed control is very useful. I can listen at my own pace. An acceptable audiobook that met basic expectations. No complaints about quality but nothing remarkable either. Would listen to this narrator again but wouldn't seek them out.
Cowboy Booter
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Knuckles
Changing the tone of the sound on ListenBook Pro adds a personal touch to my experience. ListenBook has turned my daily routines into audiobook-driven journeys of imagination. Who knew that commuting could become such an enjoyable reading session? ListenBook's controls for looping and shuffling playback have made studying and revisiting content a breeze. Adjusting the tone of the narrator's voice is a unique feature that adds a personal touch.
Sienna Princess
ListenBook's sharing options make it easy to spread the joy of captivating stories with friends. ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature is a revelation. It eliminates distractions and enhances the clarity of recordings, resulting in a more immersive experience. ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature has significantly improved the audio quality of my recordings. Auto-rewind is a very handy feature. Excellent app.
Abyss Tamer
Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop and Sharing on ListenBook Pro is fantastic. The statistics feature is a fantastic addition β knowing how much time I spend on audiobooks is eye-opening, and ListenBook makes tracking it a breeze. ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature is like a magic wand that transforms even the noisiest environments into cozy listening spaces.
Blinker
Thanks to this app, I can enjoy the world of literature without missing a beat in my fast-paced life. Navigating audiobooks effortlessly β this app's functionality is commendable.
Highlander Monk
No need to convert files anymore β ListenBook's seamless playback of various formats is a game-changer for audiobook enthusiasts like me! The automatic extraction of artwork and metadata adds a professional touch to my audiobook collection. The detailed listening stats are fantastic. Helps me keep track of my progress.
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