Book description
The bestselling author of The Bomber Mafia focuses on "minor geniuses" and idiosyncratic behavior to illuminate the ways all of us organize experience in this "delightful" (Bloomberg News) collection of writings from The New Yorker. What is the difference between choking and panicking? Why are there dozens of varieties of mustard-but only one variety of ketchup? What do football players teach us about how to hire teachers? What does hair dye tell us about the history of the 20th century? In the past decade, Malcolm Gladwell has written three books that have radically changed how we understand our world and ourselves: The Tipping Point; Blink; and Outliers. Now, in What the Dog Saw, he brings together, for the first time, the best of his writing from TheNew Yorker over the same period. Here is the bittersweet tale of the inventor of the birth control pill, and the dazzling inventions of the pasta sauce pioneer Howard Moscowitz. Gladwell sits with Ron Popeil, the king of the American kitchen, as he sells rotisserie ovens, and divines the secrets of Cesar Millan, the "dog whisperer" who can calm savage animals with the touch of his hand. He explores intelligence tests and ethnic profiling and "hindsight bias" and why it was that everyone in Silicon Valley once tripped over themselves to hire the same college graduate. "Good writing," Gladwell says in his preface, "does not succeed or fail on the strength of its ability to persuade. It succeeds or fails on the strength of its ability to engage you, to make you think, to give you a glimpse into someone else's head." What the Dog Saw is yet another example of the buoyant spirit and unflagging curiosity that have made Malcolm Gladwell our most brilliant investigator of the hidden extraordinary.
Ember Rope
The ability to download audio from network devices directly within ListenBook is incredibly convenient. ListenBook has made audiobook listening a personalized and enriching journey. Great for both casual listening and studying. The audio filters are a nice touch.
Pogue
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Noisy Girl
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Lucky Aurora
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Carrot Joker
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Star Sword
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Moon Orchid
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Zesty Dragon
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Ice
I'm hooked on this app's ability to make every moment a reading moment. Book groups are a thoughtful addition. I can group related titles for easy access.
Lady Petal
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Slacker Cat
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Proper
Adjusting the tone of the narrator's voice adds a layer of personalization that I never knew I needed. ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature enhances the audio quality to an impressive degree. Downloading audiobooks over WiFi is super easy. Saves time.
Mr. Spy
Effortlessly managing my audiobook library β this app's design is a triumph. Looping playback and shuffle features keep my audiobook sessions engaging and fresh.
Napoleonic Haze
Thanks to ListenBook, I can enjoy my audiobooks without the need for constant synchronization. Bookmarking on ListenBook makes it easy to pick up where I left off β no more searching for my spot! I can't get enough of this app β it's a true game-changer for book lovers. Adjusting the tone of the voice is a unique and fun feature. I can customize the narration to my liking. I love the compatibility with iOS 16. The app runs smoothly and flawlessly.
Doz Killer
Kudos for the thoughtfully curated collections β I'm discovering hidden gems! ListenBook's commitment to providing a smooth and enjoyable listening experience is evident in every detail. I'm hooked on this app's ability to transform my ordinary moments into exciting opportunities for learning. π§ My daily chores just got an upgrade! Thanks to this app, I can dive into captivating stories while cooking and cleaning. ππ³ The ability to download audiobooks directly is fantastic. ListenBook is very convenient.
ManBreaker
Audiobooks have become a source of inspiration and motivation, thanks to this app. ListenBook's loop and shuffle playback options are essential for my audiobook enjoyment and study. I've recommended this app to all my fellow audiobook enthusiasts. It's a game-changer!
TulipCake
The app's ability to extract artwork and metadata automatically is a huge time-saver. Automatic metadata retrieval adds a professional touch to my audiobook collection.
ThoughtTrail
The ability to adjust the playback speed has made my commute even more efficient. The sound quality is outstanding β it's like having a movie theater in my ears! CUE playlist support is a fantastic feature that allows me to curate customized listening sessions, whether for study, relaxation, or entertainment. 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! Not the best audiobook I've heard but far from the worst. The production quality was good and there were no major issues with the narration.
Atlantic Rim
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Hen Skittle
I'm blown away by the range of non-fiction audiobooks available β so much to learn! With this app, I've discovered a new way to make my daily routines more enriching and rewarding. ListenBook Pro's unlimited audiobook length is a game-changer. A serviceable audiobook that met basic expectations. The narration was clear if somewhat unremarkable, and the production quality was standard without any noticeable technical issues. It kept me moderately engaged during workouts but didn't leave a lasting impression.
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