Book description
" There's a Hair in My Dirt! is hysterical . . . more entertaining than any science class I remember and the foreword by biologist Edward O. Wilson proves it's legit." -- Washington PostOnce upon a time in a place far away, lived a man named Gary Larson who used to draw cartoons. It was a cartoon that appeared for many years in daily newspapers and was loved by millions. (And was confusing to millions more.) But one day he stopped. He went into hiding. He made a couple short films. He threw sticks for his dogs. They threw some back.Gary was restless. He couldn't sleep nights. Something haunted him. Something that would return him to his roots in biology, drawing and dementia--a tale called There's a Hair in My Dirt! A Worm's Story.It begins a few inches underground, when a young worm, during a typical family dinner, discovers there's a hair in his plate of dirt. He becomes rather upset, not just about his tainted meal but about his entire miserable, wormy life. This, in turn, spurs his father to tell him a story--a story to inspire the children of invertebrates everywhere.And so Father Worm describes the saga of a fair young maiden and her adventuresome stroll through her favorite forest, a perambulator's paradise. It is a journey filled with mystery and magic. Or so she thinks.Written and illustrated in a children's storybook style, There's a Hair in My Dirt! A Worm's Story is a twisted take on the difference between our idealized view of Nature and the sometimes cold, hard reality of life for the birds and the bees and the worms (not to mention our own species).Told with his trademark off-kilter humor, this first original non--Far Side book is the unique work of a comic master.Now Larson can finally sleep at night. Question is, will you?
Berlin Kamikaze
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FrankenGrin
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Omega Sub
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Raid Bucker
Elegant design and user-friendly interface. Love it! 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 featureโit saves my place automatically, so I never lose track. Highly recommend!
Airport Hobo
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Slug-em-dog
Navigating chapters and genres is a breeze with this app's functionality. No more hassle with file conversion. This app handles all formats effortlessly.
Mad Jack
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All Natural
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Daffy Girl
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Gothic Slacker
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ThickSKN
I can't believe how easy it is to discover new titles and genres. Pure delight! ListenBook's user-friendly controls and innovative features have made it an essential tool for my audiobook enjoyment.
Pocket Muzzie
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Pinup Diva
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Silver Cup
With this app, reading is as simple as pressing play โ it's genius! ListenBook's sleek layout and quick chapter access have made my audiobook journey incredibly enjoyable.
Find It Girl
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Sandbox
I'm amazed at how this app has expanded my reading horizons. This app is a game-changer for audiobook enthusiasts. The interface is intuitive, and the playback is seamless! A reasonable choice for casual listening. The audiobook was well-produced, but the pacing felt uneven in places. I didnโt dislike it, but I also didnโt feel strongly about it one way or another.
Tornado Maker
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Pockets
Audiobooks have become my constant companions during my daily activities. With this app, I can dive into captivating narratives while cooking, cleaning, or commuting โ pure magic!
Sir Shark
If you love stories but have a busy schedule, this app is your solution! Automatic metadata retrieval is a neat touch. My library is well-organized.
Apple Nola
Audiobooks have become my companions during daily chores, making them enjoyable. This app's compatibility with different formats ensures that I never miss out on a great audiobook. I can't imagine my life without this app โ it's my passport to countless stories. The app's compatibility with CarPlay is a fantastic bonus. It keeps me entertained during long drives.
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