Book description
Looking for adventure and continuing a process of self-discovery, Janisse Ray has repeatedly set out to immerse herself in wildness, to be wild, and to learn what wildness can teach us. From overwintering with monarch butterflies in Mexico to counting birds in Belize, the stories in Wild Spectacle capture her luckiest moments--ones of heart-pounding amazement, discovery of romance, and moving toward living more wisely. In Ray's worst moments she crosses boundaries to encounter danger and embrace sadness. Anchored firmly in two places Ray has called home--Montana and southern Georgia--the sixteen essays here span a landscape from Alaska to Central America, connecting common elements in the ecosystems of people and place. One of her abiding griefs is that she has missed the sights of explorers like Bartram, Sacagawea, and Carver: flocks of passenger pigeons, routes of wolves, herds of bison. She craves a wilder world and documents encounters that are rare in a time of disappearing habitat, declining biodiversity, and a world too slowly coming to terms with climate change. In an age of increasingly virtual, urban life, Ray embraces the intentionality of trying to be a better person balanced with seeking out natural spectacle, abundance, and less trammeled environments. She questions what it means to travel into the wild as a woman, speculates on the impacts of ecotourism and travel in general, questions assumptions about eating from the land, and appeals to future generations to make substantive change. Wild Spectacle explores our first home, the wild earth, and invites us to question its known and unknown beauties and curiosities.
Delicious Wing
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Bad Bunny
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Iron Jesus
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Slug-em-dog
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Sun Lemon
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Shady Prairie
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Grotas
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Flint Cast-Iron
The adjustable playback speed feature is a true innovation. It adds a personalized touch to my listening. Adjustable playback speed is a fantastic feature. It allows me to customize my listening experience.
Romance Princess
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Girl Brownie
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Mr. Peppermint
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Jack Cassidy
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Springheel Jack
This app has turned even my mundane tasks into exciting learning opportunities. Savoring audiobooks without complications β this app's design is commendable. I'm impressed with the wide range of supported formats. Finally, an app that plays all my audiobooks flawlessly. Kudos to the developers for optimizing this app for iOS 16. It runs like a dream on my device. ListenBook has redefined my audiobook experience. It's a true companion for all my literary adventures.
Tse Tse Guy
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True Sweetness
This app has made my workouts and chores so much more enjoyable. Bookmarking favorite parts of audiobooks is a breeze. It's like having a personalized study guide. Automatic artwork and metadata extraction keep my audiobook library organized and visually appealing. No need for file conversion is a game-changer. Love using ListenBook on my iPhone. The app is so easy to set up. I was listening to my books in no time.
Silent
Chapters, configurable auto-rewind, and bookmarks on ListenBook keep me in control of my content. Finally, an app that values usability β navigating and listening is a breeze! Effortlessly enjoying audiobook journeys β this app's ease of use is a winner.
Moon Cricket
ListenBook has revolutionized my audiobook experience. Now I can enjoy my favorite lectures and speeches with ease! ListenBook's easy sharing options make it a breeze to introduce friends to my favorite audiobooks. Sharing is caring! Adjusting the tone of the narrator's voice is a unique touch β it's like having a personalized reading.
Despair
The 'Continue Listening' feature ensures I never lose my place, no matter where I am. This app has made long flights and road trips so much more enjoyable. Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop is a wonderful way to spread the love of literature.
Proper
Navigating through my audiobook collection is a breeze β this app's intuitive interface and convenient controls have made my reading journey effortless. π±π Noise reduction feature is magic. Now I can listen to recordings even in noisy settings. The automatic extraction of artwork and metadata keeps my audiobook library organized and visually appealing. The app is so versatile. It works with all my audiobook formats. This was a workmanlike audiobook that did the job without flair. The narration was clear and the pacing appropriate, though the delivery lacked some emotional depth. The production quality was acceptable with no major technical issues.
Chuckles
I love how this app seamlessly integrates into my busy schedule, making multitasking a breeze. π§ββοΈ Finding zen through storytelling β this app makes meditation even more calming. π§ββοΈπ§ 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.
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