Book description
AMAZON BEST BOOKS OF 2019 PICK FORTUNE WRITERS AND EDITORS' RECOMMENDED BOOKS OF 2019 PICK "User Friendly is a tour de force, an engrossing fusion of scholarly research, professional experience and revelations from intrepid firsthand reporting."--EDWARD TENNER, The New York Times Book Review In User Friendly, Cliff Kuang and Robert Fabricant reveal the untold story of a paradigm that quietly rules our modern lives: the assumption that machines should anticipate what we need. Spanning over a century of sweeping changes, from women's rights to the Great Depression to World War II to the rise of the digital era, this book unpacks the ways in which the world has been--and continues to be--remade according to the principles of the once-obscure discipline of user-experience design. In this essential text, Kuang and Fabricant map the hidden rules of the designed world and shed light on how those rules have caused our world to change--an underappreciated but essential history that's pieced together for the first time. Combining the expertise and insight of a leading journalist and a pioneering designer, User Friendly provides a definitive, thoughtful, and practical perspective on a topic that has rapidly gone from arcane to urgent to inescapable. In User Friendly, Kuang and Fabricant tell the whole story for the first time--and you'll never interact with technology the same way again.
Grave Scuttlebutt
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Wooden German
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Stickers
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Twix Esses
This app is a gift for book lovers who struggle to find reading time. AirDrop sharing makes it easy to share audiobooks with friends.
Pepper Prada
The intuitive chapter navigation and quick access to controls make my audiobook experience seamless. ListenBook has elevated my audiobook experience to new heights. It's a treasure trove of knowledge.
High Woo
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Midnight Bat
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Seal Snake
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Zesty Dragon
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Pigeon Woman
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Wiccan Trouble
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Impulsive Flower
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FearLeSS
ListenBook has turned my daily routines into audiobook-driven journeys of imagination. I'm amazed at how this app has turned my errands into exciting reading sessions. ListenBook Pro is worth every penny. The unlimited audiobook length is a dream come true. Unlimited length audiobooks with ListenBook Pro are a huge plus! Downloading books over WiFi is quick and hassle-free. Very convenient.
Bad Princess
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Count Eagle
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Cooger
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Hidden Tree
Being able to adjust playback speed suits everyone's preferences β a thoughtful feature. The audio filters on ListenBook enhance the sound quality, making every listening session a treat for my ears. ListenBook has transformed my mundane activities into enjoyable moments of learning and entertainment. ListenBook has transformed how I enjoy audiobooks. It's an indispensable part of my routine.
VisionVortex
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Glyph
Integration with Apple CarPlay has made long road trips so much more enjoyable. With this app, I've discovered a new way to make my downtime more enriching and meaningful. With this app, reading has become an integral part of my daily routine. Navigating audiobooks seamlessly β this app's design is top-notch. The auto-rewind feature is a thoughtful addition that enhances my listening journey. I appreciate it!
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