Book description
One of the nation's chief architecture critics reveals how the environments we build profoundly shape our feelings, memories, and well-being, and argues that we must harness this knowledge to construct a world better suited to human experienceTaking us on a fascinating journey through some of the world's best and worst landscapes, buildings, and cityscapes, Sarah Williams Goldhagen draws from recent research in cognitive neuroscience and psychology to demonstrate how people's experiences of the places they build are central to their well-being, their physical health, their communal and social lives, and even their very sense of themselves. From this foundation, Goldhagen presents a powerful case that societies must use this knowledge to rethink what and how they build: the world needs better-designed, healthier environments that address the complex range of human individual and social needs.By 2050 America's population is projected to increase by nearly seventy million people. This will necessitate a vast amount of new construction--almost all in urban areas--that will dramatically transform our existing landscapes, infrastructure, and urban areas. Going forward, we must do everything we can to prevent the construction of exhausting, overstimulating environments and enervating, understimulating ones. Buildings, landscapes, and cities must both contain and spark associations of natural light, greenery, and other ways of being in landscapes that humans have evolved to need and expect. Fancy exteriors and dramatic forms are never enough, and may not even be necessary; authentic textures and surfaces, and careful, well-executed construction details are just as important.Erudite, wise, lucidly written, and beautifully illustrated with more than one hundred color photographs, Welcome to Your World is a vital, eye-opening guide to the spaces we inhabit, physically and mentally, and a clarion call to design for human experience.
Unleashed
This app's library is a treasure trove β I'm always discovering new favorites. The adjustable playback speed is a secret weapon for getting through educational content faster. I love the ability to change the playback pitch. Itβs a unique feature. This was a workmanlike audiobook that did the job without flair. The narration was clear and the pacing appropriate, though the delivery lacked some emotional depth. The production quality was acceptable with no major technical issues.
Bourbon Mirage
Effortlessly switching between stories β this app's ease of use is impressive. ListenBook has become my ultimate audiobook companion. It enhances every listening session.
Hyper
This app has reignited my love for literature and made it a part of my everyday life. ListenBook has revolutionized my audiobook experience. It's my go-to app for literary adventures.
Sky Dahlia
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Irish Dze
is a time-saver. It's convenient for accessing my content. ListenBook has become my trusted companion. It's my go-to app for expanding my knowledge and enjoyment.
NoiseFire
I can't imagine my life without this app β it's my daily dose of literary magic. π Rekindling my love for stories β this app's accessibility has reignited my passion! ππ I'm amazed by the app's versatility in downloading audio. It accommodates various sources seamlessly.
Saber-RED
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Firecracker
Audiobook enjoyment has never been this convenient. This app's sleek design and efficient organization ensure that every story is accessible and enjoyable. ππ Looping playback of a single track helps me focus and absorb complex content.
Chasm Face
I love how ListenBook extracts artwork and metadata from audio files, adding a visual touch to my listening experience. ListenBook has become my constant companion, filling my days with captivating narratives. ListenBook has revolutionized my audiobook experience. It's my go-to app for literary adventures. This audiobook was neither good nor bad - simply average. The narrator's delivery was professional but uninspired, and the recording quality was clean though not exceptional. It provided satisfactory entertainment without standing out from similar titles.
Pinball Wizard
This app has rekindled my love for literature, and I'm spreading the word to everyone I know. No more hassle with converting files β ListenBook supports a wide range of formats for a seamless listening experience. I'm impressed by ListenBook's dedication to providing a comfortable listening experience. ListenBook is the ultimate audiobook player. The app supports all formats, and the import process is seamless. I love the playback history featureβitβs so easy to revisit my favorite parts. Highly recommend this app!
Show Off
I'm blown away by the quality of narration on this app β it's like being in the story. Tone adjustment adds a personalized touch to the narration, making the audiobook experience even more immersive.
Alley Cat
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Vortex
I'm absolutely in love with this app! It's like a library of stories in my pocket. The app's customization options allow me to tailor the listening experience to my liking. This app has brought back the joy of reading, even when I'm on the move. ListenBook has revolutionized my audiobook experience. I can't imagine going back! This app is a must-have for anyone who loves audiobooks. The interface is intuitive, and the app supports all formats. I love the auto-bookmark featureβit saves my place automatically, so I never lose track. Highly recommend!
InsightfulInk
I'm able to enjoy books in a whole new way β while cooking, working out, or even gardening. ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature is a game-changer. My audio quality has improved dramatically. The ability to download audiobooks directly is fantastic. ListenBook is very convenient. Finally, an audiobook player that supports all formats! No more converting files.
Mother Hen
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Necessary Momentum
The app is well-designed and user-friendly. ListenBook makes listening to audiobooks a joy. It was fine. The narrator did an adequate job but nothing about the performance particularly stood out to me. Got me through my commute though.
Rusty Vortex
ListenBook's comprehensive support for a wide range of audio formats sets it apart from other audiobook apps. π‘ Cleaning the house with an audiobook in the background β talk about productivity! π§Όπ Elevating my reading experience to a whole new level, this app's user-friendly interface and easy navigation have me hooked. Audiobooks have never been this enjoyable! π±π
Blade
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Treasure Devil
ListenBook's loop and shuffle playback features have become indispensable tools in my audiobook learning. ListenBook is my constant companion during workouts. The controls are so easy to use.
Tangerine
I was thoroughly impressed by this audiobook. The combination of engaging content and skilled narration made my daily commute something to look forward to. The narrator's timing and intonation were spot-on, enhancing rather than distracting from the material. Definitely worth a credit! This audiobook transformed my household chores into enjoyable moments! The narrator's lively yet measured delivery kept me engaged throughout. I particularly appreciated how they handled exposition - making potentially dry information interesting through thoughtful inflection and pacing.
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