Book description
Who wore the first pants? Who painted the first masterpiece? Who first rode the horse? Who invented soap? This madcap adventure across ancient history uses everything from modern genetics to archaeology to uncover the geniuses behind these and other world-changing innovations. Who invented the wheel? Who told the first joke? Who drank the first beer? Who was the murderer in the first murder mystery, who was the first surgeon, who sparked the first fire--and most critically, who was the first to brave the slimy, pale oyster? In this book, writer Cody Cassidy digs deep into the latest research to uncover the untold stories of some of these incredible innovators (or participants in lucky accidents). With a sharp sense of humor and boundless enthusiasm for the wonders of our ancient ancestors, Who Ate the First Oyster? profiles the perpetrators of the greatest firsts and catastrophes of prehistory, using the lives of individuals to provide a glimpse into ancient cultures, show how and why these critical developments occurred, and educate us on a period of time that until recently we've known almost nothing about.
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Nessie Pork
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All Natural
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Doughboy, Esq
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Slinger
I'm able to catch up on my reading list even during the busiest days. Looping playback has made memorization so much easier. I'm acing my exams! I love the ability to import books from my computer. It’s so easy.
InsightInkwell
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Disco Potato
I've become a more attentive listener thanks to the engaging audiobooks. With features like auto-rewind, I never lose my place when I pause listening.
Dez Bonbon
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Gothic Gucci
I love that I can download content directly from the internet within the ListenBook app – so handy! I'm blown away by the silky-smooth playback, even for high-quality formats like FLAC. Top-notch performance! Apple Watch compatibility enhances my audiobook experience. It's a convenient way to control playback. The app is perfect for language learners. The playback speed control is a game-changer.
Freeze Queen
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Honey
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Lucky Martian
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Spider Fuji
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DreamDiver
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Mafia Rapunzel
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Delicious Wing
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Heavenly Connection
I've become a more empathetic listener and reader, thanks to the power of audiobooks. I can't believe I waited this long to discover the joy of audiobooks through this app. ListenBook's compatibility with a wide range of audio formats ensures that no audiobook is off-limits. As someone who struggles to focus on audiobooks, this kept my attention the whole way through. The narrator's clear diction and expressive delivery were perfect.
LuminaLore
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Marine Dre
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Gas Man
The app's features, like the sleep timer, make it clear that it's designed with readers in mind. ListenBook has made me fall in love with audiobooks all over again – it's a must-have app. ⭐️ Loving the fact that I can learn and listen at the same time – multitasking made easy! 🧠🎧 The compatibility with Apple Watch is a game-changer. Controlling my audiobooks from my wrist is genius. Noise reduction and tone changing are awesome features.
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