Book description
Spanning millennia and continents, here is a stunningly revealing history of how the distribution of water has shaped human civilization. Boccaletti, of The Nature Conservancy, "tackles the most important story of our time: our relationship with water in a world of looming scarcity" (Kelly McEvers, NPR Host). Writing with authority and brio, Giulio Boccaletti--honorary research associate at the Smith School of Enterprise and the Environment, University of Oxford--shrewdly combines environmental and social history, beginning with the earliest civilizations of sedentary farmers on the banks of the Nile, the Tigris, and the Euphrates Rivers. Even as he describes how these societies were made possible by sea-level changes from the last glacial melt, he incisively examines how this type of farming led to irrigation and multiple cropping, which, in turn, led to a population explosion and labor specialization. We see with clarity how irrigation's structure informed social structure (inventions such as the calendar sprung from agricultural necessity); how in ancient Greece, the communal ownership of wells laid the groundwork for democracy; how the Greek and Roman experiences with water security resulted in systems of taxation; and how the modern world as we know it began with a legal framework for the development of water infrastructure. Extraordinary for its monumental scope and piercing insightfulness, Water: A Biography richly enlarges our understanding of our relationship to--and fundamental reliance on--the most elemental substance on earth.
Pitfall
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McDreamy
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Black Walnut
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Overrun
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ByteBard
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LerveDr
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Flint
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Thunder Nut
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Bad Bunny
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General Finish
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Pepper Mouse
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Po1son
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CuriousCoder
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Keystone
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Fast FLAK
I'm enjoying books I never thought I'd be interested in – all thanks to this app. I love that ListenBook Pro allows me to customize the tone of the sound – it adds a personal touch. Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop is a fun way to introduce them to captivating stories.
WanderWord
ListenBook's compatibility with CarPlay and Apple Watch has made audiobook listening a part of my daily routine. Adjusting the narrator's voice tone is a fun way to personalize the listening experience. The automatic extraction of artwork and metadata keeps my audiobook library organized and visually appealing. Book groups are a thoughtful addition. I can group related titles for easy access. ListenBook has made listening to audiobooks a breeze. The smooth playback and intuitive interface are unmatched.
Sw00sh
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Glyph
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Bowie
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Cowboy Booter
I've found solace and relaxation in the pages of countless audiobooks. ListenBook Pro's unlimited audiobook length is a dream come true for those epic tales. It's like having a personal audiobook library in your pocket. Automatic artwork and metadata extraction add a professional touch to my audiobook library. ListenBook has become my go-to app for all audiobooks. Full of useful features. ListenBook’s playback speed control is very useful. I can listen at my own pace.
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