Book description
An authoritative and accessible guide to the world's most influential force - the contemporary media Our lives are more mediated than ever before. Adults in economically advanced countries spend, on average, over eight hours per day interacting with the media. The news and entertainment industries are being transformed by the shift to digital platforms. But how much is really changing in terms of what shapes media content? What are the impacts on our public and imaginative life? And is the Internet a democratising tool of social protest, or of state and commercial manipulation?Drawing on decades of research to examine these and other questions, Understanding Media interrogates claims about the Internet, explores how representations in TV and film may influence perceptions of self, and traces overarching trends while attending to crucial local context, from the United States to China, Norway to Malaysia, and Brazil to Britain.Understanding Media is an accessible and essential guide to the world's most influential force - the contemporary media.
Blue Despair
Adjusting playback speed has given me greater control over my audiobook experience. I can optimize my learning and enjoyment by customizing the pacing. The narrator's voice took some getting used to - a bit nasal at first - but I grew to like it after a few chapters. Their pacing was excellent throughout.
NexusNomad
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Whistler
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Crossing Guard
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Gold Bentley
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RiddleRover
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NeoGermal
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Alias Stick
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Winter Underdog
This app is a true treasure for audiobook lovers – it's my go-to source for literary adventures! The app is perfect for people who love to listen to books at night.
Hen Skittle
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Honey
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Flashpoint
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Venom Charms
Thanks to ListenBook's binaural audio processing, my extended listening sessions are fatigue-free. Noise reduction and voice tone changing are brilliant features. An average audiobook experience. Nothing was wrong with it—the narration was fine, and the story was okay—but nothing particularly stood out. It served its purpose as entertainment during my commute.
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Night Train
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Midnight Bat
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Gro
ListenBook has taken my listening pleasure to new heights – it's a true audio marvel. This app has turned even the most ordinary moments into reading sessions. ListenBook Pro's noise reduction is a lifesaver. I can hear clearly even in noisy environments.
Amphibi-Dangerous
ListenBook's library organization and Book Groups feature make it easy to keep my audiobooks organized and accessible. Audiobook adventures simplified – this app's functionality is a revelation. CUE playlist support is a fantastic feature for those who enjoy organized and structured listening.
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