Book description
The classic book on systems thinking--with more than half a million copies sold worldwide! "This is a fabulous book... This book opened my mind and reshaped the way I think about investing."--Forbes "Thinking in Systems is required reading for anyone hoping to run a successful company, community, or country. Learning how to think in systems is now part of change-agent literacy. And this is the best book of its kind."--Hunter Lovins In the years following her role as the lead author of the international bestseller, Limits to Growth--the first book to show the consequences of unchecked growth on a finite planet--Donella Meadows remained a pioneer of environmental and social analysis until her untimely death in 2001. Thinking in Systems is a concise and crucial book offering insight for problem solving on scales ranging from the personal to the global. Edited by the Sustainability Institute's Diana Wright, this essential primer brings systems thinking out of the realm of computers and equations and into the tangible world, showing readers how to develop the systems-thinking skills that thought leaders across the globe consider critical for 21st-century life. Some of the biggest problems facing the world--war, hunger, poverty, and environmental degradation--are essentially system failures. They cannot be solved by fixing one piece in isolation from the others, because even seemingly minor details have enormous power to undermine the best efforts of too-narrow thinking. While readers will learn the conceptual tools and methods of systems thinking, the heart of the book is grander than methodology. Donella Meadows was known as much for nurturing positive outcomes as she was for delving into the science behind global dilemmas. She reminds readers to pay attention to what is important, not just what is quantifiable, to stay humble, and to stay a learner. In a world growing ever more complicated, crowded, and interdependent, Thinking in Systems helps readers avoid confusion and helplessness, the first step toward finding proactive and effective solutions.
Daffy Neo
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Guncap Slingbad
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Paris Boost
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Demolition Queen
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Oblivion
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Hella Fella
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New York Winder
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Marshmallow Treat
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Handsome
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RealmRanger
The layout of ListenBook is so beautiful and user-friendly, making it a pleasure to use. High-quality playback even with complex formats like FLAC. Impressive!
Redneck Giorgio
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Overrun
ListenBook's support for various download methods means I can acquire new content in a way that suits me best. π± An app that truly understands audiobook enthusiasts β it's all about functionality, and this app nails it! ππ‘ ListenBookβs interface is clean and intuitive. Itβs a joy to use. I love the ability to share my progress with friends. Itβs a fun feature.
TulipCake
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Cool Whip
Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop and Sharing on ListenBook is a fantastic way to spread the joy of listening. ListenBook is a game-changer! Finally, an app that lets me enjoy my favorite audio files with ease. Looping playback has taken my language learning to new heights. Highly recommended! Binaural audio processing really helps reduce listening fatigue. Great feature! ListenBookβs audio quality is excellent. The app enhances my listening experience.
Sofa King
ListenBook's interface is sleek and user-friendly, making navigation a breeze. π Making each day a new chapter β this app keeps me hooked from morning to night! ππ ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature enhances the audio quality to a whole new level. I love how I can adjust the skip intervals. Itβs perfect for my listening style.
Low Voltage
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Master Jetson
With this app, my daily commute has transformed into an engaging journey through captivating stories. This app's convenience has made me fall in love with audiobooks all over again. ListenBook's sharing options make it easy to share the joy of captivating stories with friends and family. The statistics feature in ListenBook is a valuable tool for monitoring and optimizing my audiobook consumption. ListenBook has become my gateway to new worlds, allowing me to explore stories, ideas, and knowledge.
Cool Law Topping
ListenBook has reignited my love for storytelling and learning, one audio file at a time. Seamless audiobook integration β this app's design is a true delight. ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature enhances my immersion in every audiobook, regardless of surroundings. The versatility of this app is mind-boggling. It's like a one-stop solution for audiobooks. Iβve tried several audiobook players, but ListenBook stands out for its reliability and ease of use. The equalizer and voice boost features make every book sound amazing. Plus, the dark mode is perfect for nighttime listening. Great job, developers!
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Mother Night
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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