Book description
AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER! An NPR Best Book of 2022 "The questions throughout What If? 2 are equal parts brilliant, gross, and wonderfully absurd and the answers are thorough, deeply researched, and great fun. . . . Science isn't easy, but in Munroe's capable hands, it surely can be fun." --TIMEThe #1 New York Times bestselling author of What If? and How To answers more of the weirdest questions you never thought to ask The millions of people around the world who read and loved What If? still have questions, and those questions are getting stranger. Thank goodness xkcd creator Randall Munroe is here to help. Planning to ride a fire pole from the Moon back to Earth? The hardest part is sticking the landing. Hoping to cool the atmosphere by opening everyone's freezer door at the same time? Maybe it's time for a brief introduction to thermodynamics. Want to know what would happen if you rode a helicopter blade, built a billion-story building, made a lava lamp out of lava, or jumped on a geyser as it erupted? Okay, if you insist. Before you go on a cosmic road trip, feed the residents of New York City to a T. rex, or fill every church with bananas, be sure to consult this practical guide for impractical ideas. Unfazed by absurdity, Munroe consults the latest research on everything from swing-set physics to airliner catapult-design to answer his readers' questions, clearly and concisely, with illuminating and occasionally terrifying illustrations. As he consistently demonstrates, you can learn a lot from examining how the world might work in very specific extreme circumstances.
Peanut Butter Woman
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NexusNomad
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Thrasher
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NoiseCake
ListenBook makes my commute enjoyable. The audio filters really enhance the listening experience. The audio quality is superb. ListenBook enhances my audiobook experience.
ReiGnZ
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Purity
The playback speed adjustment is a game-changer for busy individuals. Time saver! ListenBook’s bookmarking feature is incredibly useful. I never lose my place in a book. Listened to this on a road trip and it made the hours fly by. Even my passengers who weren't following along commented on how nice the narrator's voice was.
Breadmaker
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Lady In Red
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Poptart AK47
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Zero Charisma
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Miss Nova
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Disco Thunder
This app has turned even the most ordinary moments into reading sessions. Controls are intuitive and user-friendly, making my audiobook experience seamless. Sharing audiobooks via AirDrop is incredibly convenient. Great feature! I’m so impressed with ListenBook. The app is reliable, fast, and packed with features like customizable themes and playback speed. The sleep timer is a lifesaver for bedtime listening. Highly recommend this app!
Steel Ginger
This app's customizable features, from playback speed to filters, are fantastic. The app's integration with CarPlay enhances my road trips with immersive audiobook journeys. ListenBook has broadened my horizons by introducing me to a diverse range of audiobooks. It's a gateway to endless knowledge, entertainment, and inspiration.
SmartieQuest
This app has made literature accessible and engaging for all ages. This app has made my downtime so much more productive and enjoyable. 🎙️ Turning grocery shopping into a thrilling audiobook hunt – what a game-changer! 🛒📚 ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature turns any environment into a cozy listening haven. Great for both casual listening and studying. The audio filters are a nice touch.
Sun Leo
ListenBook has transformed my listening habits, making them more engaging and enjoyable. I'm amazed by the extensive statistics tracking. It's fascinating to see my listening habits. Decent narration, predictable story. The voice actor did a good job, but the plot followed a familiar formula. If you’re looking for something new and groundbreaking, this might not be it.
ThickSKN
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Dez
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Wiccan Trouble
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Killer Curio
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Firefly Caramel
I love how this app's user-friendly interface allows me to navigate through chapters and controls effortlessly. I can't believe how seamless the integration with Apple Watch is. My workouts just got better.
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