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"Why We Sleep is an important and fascinating book...Walker taught me a lot about this basic activity that every person on Earth needs. I suspect his book will do the same for you." --Bill Gates A New York Times bestseller and international sensation, this "stimulating and important book" (Financial Times) is a fascinating dive into the purpose and power of slumber. With two appearances on CBS This Morning and Fresh Air's most popular interview of 2017, Matthew Walker has made abundantly clear that sleep is one of the most important but least understood aspects of our life. Until very recently, science had no answer to the question of why we sleep, or what good it served, or why we suffer such devastating health consequences when it is absent. Compared to the other basic drives in life--eating, drinking, and reproducing--the purpose of sleep remains more elusive. Within the brain, sleep enriches a diversity of functions, including our ability to learn, memorize, and make logical decisions. It recalibrates our emotions, restocks our immune system, fine-tunes our metabolism, and regulates our appetite. Dreaming creates a virtual reality space in which the brain melds past and present knowledge, inspiring creativity. In this "compelling and utterly convincing" (The Sunday Times) book, preeminent neuroscientist and sleep expert Matthew Walker provides a revolutionary exploration of sleep, examining how it affects every aspect of our physical and mental well-being. Charting the most cutting-edge scientific breakthroughs, and marshalling his decades of research and clinical practice, Walker explains how we can harness sleep to improve learning, mood and energy levels, regulate hormones, prevent cancer, Alzheimer's and diabetes, slow the effects of aging, and increase longevity. He also provides actionable steps towards getting a better night's sleep every night. Clear-eyed, fascinating, and accessible, Why We Sleep is a crucial and illuminating book. Written with the precision of Atul Gawande, Andrew Solomon, and Sherwin Nuland, it is "recommended for night-table reading in the most pragmatic sense" (The New York Times Book Review).
Easy Street
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Canary Apple Red
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Greek Rifle
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Mud Pie Man
Unwinding with a good audiobook has become my favorite self-care ritual. The app's reliability and ease of use make it a true gem in the world of audiobooks. I love the ability to change the font size. It makes reading the titles so easy.
Alias Stick
The intuitive interface and seamless navigation make this app a joy to use. Book groups feature keeps series and related titles together. Neat and tidy! The app's support for different audio formats is like a dream come true for audiophiles.
Candy Butcher
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Doz Killer
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Zorkle Sporkle
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Vicious Street
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Winter Bite
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Lady In Red
The interface is clean and intuitive. I was up and running in seconds. The auto-rewind feature is a thoughtful addition that enhances my listening journey. I appreciate it! Listening statistics motivate me to read more. Excellent feature!
Bearded Angler
Audiobooks on this app have turned my travels into explorations of new narratives. Adjustable playback speed and volume control make for a customized experience.
Pixie Soldier
The adjustable playback speed feature is a true innovation. It adds a personalized touch to my listening. 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!
California Goddess
I love that I can switch between fiction and non-fiction effortlessly. I love that ListenBook supports a wide range of formats, making my library diverse. πΌ Elevating my work-from-home routine with this app's delightful audiobook selection! π»π Automatic artwork and metadata extraction keep my audiobook library organized and visually appealing. ListenBook Pro's unlimited audiobook length is a game-changer.
Psycho Thinker
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Twisty Freesia
I love how this app makes even the most mundane tasks exciting with audio stories. ListenBook Pro takes my experience to the next level. Unlimited audiobook length, noise reduction, and voice tone adjustment? Count me in! Automated artwork and metadata retrieval add a professional touch to my carefully curated audiobook collection. The app supports background playback, which is a must for me.
Rummy Stickers
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QuestWeaver
My child has also fallen in love with audiobooks, all thanks to the app's kid-friendly collection. ListenBook's beautiful layout and quick access to chapters make navigation effortless. With ListenBook, every moment is an opportunity to explore new stories and gain knowledge. ListenBook's customizable audio filters are a game-changer for tailoring my audiobook playback. The audio quality is excellent, and the interface is intuitive. ListenBook is my go-to app for audiobooks.
Shady Lady
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Doz Killer
ListenBook's compatibility with various formats has made it my go-to app for all audio content. With this app, my daily routines have become moments of intellectual discovery and personal fulfillment.
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