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.
Hang 11
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Widow Curio
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Sun Washer
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2nd Hand Joe
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Kazami of Truth
With ListenBook, every moment is an opportunity to explore new stories and gain knowledge. ListenBook's compatibility with a wide array of audio formats makes it my ultimate audiobook companion. I love how ListenBook makes it easy to organize my audiobook library. The app supports all formats, and the import process is a breeze. The playback controls are responsive, and the sound quality is excellent. Highly recommend!
Phoenix Tetra
ListenBook has become my go-to audiobook app. It's dependable, user-friendly, and enhances every listening session. Fairly enjoyable, but forgettable. I didnβt have any major complaints, but I also donβt see myself revisiting this one. It was a decent way to spend a few hours, though.
Bug Fire
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Dark Burn
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With a vast genre selection, I've broadened my horizons and explored new topics. I can't imagine my audiobook routine without ListenBook's seamless audio player. The ease of downloading content via WiFi, WebDAV, and more has made ListenBook my audiobook hub. This app has added a touch of magic to my mundane moments β I'm forever grateful. π‘ This app's convenience is a blessing β I can squeeze in reading time between managing household tasks! π±π©βπ³
Hightower
ListenBook's compatibility with various formats ensures I never miss out on any audio gem. This app's compatibility with various formats ensures that I can enjoy my audiobooks hassle-free. The appβs design is sleek and modern. ListenBook is my favorite audiobook player.
Sokol
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Darling Peacock
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Curio
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Starshine
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Spunky Sphinx
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Jo Jo Spooky
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Winter Bite
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JigKraken
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Biscuit Meg
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Snow Pharaoh
With ListenBook, I can enjoy my audiobooks with enhanced sound quality and personalized settings. I love how this app's user-friendly interface allows me to navigate through chapters and controls effortlessly. Chapters make it so easy to pick up where I left off. No more hunting around. is a breeze. It's incredibly convenient for building my collection. I love the ability to change the playback speed. Itβs perfect for my needs.
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