Book description
"Wonderfully written...Mr. Owen writes about water, but in these polarized times the lessons he shares spill into other arenas. The world of water rights and wrongs along the Colorado River offers hope for other problems." --Wall Street Journal An eye-opening account of where our water comes from and where it all goes. The Colorado River is an essential resource for a surprisingly large part of the United States, and every gallon that flows down it is owned or claimed by someone. David Owen traces all that water from the Colorado's headwaters to its parched terminus, once a verdant wetland but now a million-acre desert. He takes readers on an adventure downriver, along a labyrinth of waterways, reservoirs, power plants, farms, fracking sites, ghost towns, and RV parks, to the spot near the U.S.-Mexico border where the river runs dry. Water problems in the western United States can seem tantalizingly easy to solve: just turn off the fountains at the Bellagio, stop selling hay to China, ban golf, cut down the almond trees, and kill all the lawyers. But a closer look reveals a vast man-made ecosystem that is far more complex and more interesting than the headlines let on. The story Owen tells in Where the Water Goes is crucial to our future: how a patchwork of engineering marvels, byzantine legal agreements, aging infrastructure, and neighborly cooperation enables life to flourish in the desert--and the disastrous consequences we face when any part of this tenuous system fails.
Gas Man
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Fast FLAK
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Bang Shift
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Miss Murder
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Succubus In Training
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Purity Catnip
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Darkside Orbit
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Toy Peep
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Abyss Tamer
ListenBook's compatibility with CarPlay and Apple Watch, combined with its chapters, controls, and filters, make it the ultimate audiobook app! ListenBook is packed with useful features. It’s the best audiobook app I’ve used.
Sultan of Speed
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THRESHmSTR
ListenBook is like a personal audiobook curator, allowing me to enjoy my favorite speeches and lectures with unmatched comfort and convenience. Listening stats keep me motivated to read more. Great addition! A reasonable choice for casual listening. The audiobook was well-produced, but the pacing felt uneven in places. I didn’t dislike it, but I also didn’t feel strongly about it one way or another. This is exactly what I look for in an audiobook! The narrator's pleasant voice and excellent diction made even complex passages easy to follow. I appreciated the subtle but effective use of pauses and emphasis that added depth to the listening experience. Finished it in record time because I couldn't stop listening.
Prof. Screw
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FLAK Angel
An audiobook lover's dream come true. So many options, I'm in heaven! With this app, reading has become an integral part of my daily routine. I can't believe how seamless the integration with Apple Watch is. My workouts just got better. Beautiful layout and easy access to chapters. Really impressed with ListenBook.
CuriousCoder
ListenBook's chapters, controls, and filters have taken my audiobook journey to new heights. With this app, I can switch seamlessly between my iPhone and iPad, making my reading experience continuous. This app's seamless integration with my devices has made audiobook listening a hassle-free experience. I love the auto-bookmark feature. It saves my place automatically.
Combo Saw
I appreciate the minimal ads – it's all about uninterrupted enjoyment. Kudos to the developers! ListenBook's support for playlists in CUE format is a detail-oriented touch I truly appreciate. ListenBook's versatile player features are like having a personal audio assistant – it's that good! With this app, I've found a way to turn every moment into an opportunity for learning and enrichment. Excellent support for various audio formats. Very satisfied.
Lskeee
ListenBook's compatibility with CarPlay and Apple Watch makes it a versatile companion for my daily activities. With this app, I've found a way to make my daily errands more enjoyable and intellectually stimulating. The app is so well-designed. It’s clear the developers put a lot of thought into it.
Darkside Hooker
I'm blown away by the range of non-fiction audiobooks available – so much to learn! ListenBook has redefined my workout routine. The controls are so user-friendly. Navigating through chapters is a breeze with ListenBook. It's easy to jump to specific sections. The app is lightweight and doesn’t drain my battery. Not bad, but not amazing either. The narrator’s voice was pleasant, though some parts felt a bit rushed. The story had its moments, but I wouldn’t necessarily recommend it over similar titles in the genre.
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