Book description
"I get so jazzed about the future of feminism knowing that Amanda Montell's brilliance is rising up and about to explode worldwide."--Jill SolowayA brash, enlightening, and wildly entertaining feminist look at gendered language and the way it shapes us.The word bitch conjures many images, but it is most often meant to describe an unpleasant woman. Even before its usage to mean "a female canine," bitch didn't refer to women at all--it originated as a gender-neutral word for "genitalia." A perfectly innocuous word devolving into an insult directed at females is the case for tons more terms, including hussy, which simply meant "housewife"; and slut, which meant "an untidy person" and was also used to describe men. These are just a few of history's many English slurs hurled at women.Amanda Montell, reporter and feminist linguist, deconstructs language--from insults, cursing, gossip, and catcalling to grammar and pronunciation patterns--to reveal the ways it has been used for centuries to keep women and other marginalized genders from power. Ever wonder why so many people are annoyed when women speak with vocal fry or use like as filler? Or why certain gender-neutral terms stick and others don't? Or where stereotypes of how women and men speak come from in the first place? Montell effortlessly moves between history, science, and popular culture to explore these questions--and how we can use the answers to affect real social change. Montell's irresistible humor shines through, making linguistics not only approachable but downright hilarious and profound. Wordslut gets to the heart of our language, marvels at its elasticity, and sheds much-needed light on the biases that shadow women in our culture and our consciousness.
Toxic-oxide
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MuseMaster
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Icy Avenger
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ThreadTrail
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Phoenix Tetra
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Hightower
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Skull Crusher
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Sun Lemon
The attention to detail is commendable. Artwork and metadata are sorted automatically. Binaural audio processing really works. Less fatigue during long listening sessions.
Lumberyard
Finally, an app that lets me organize my audiobooks effortlessly. The library organization and book groups feature make navigation a breeze. My audiobook collection has never been more organized. Library management is a breeze. Book groups help me keep series together and navigate my collection more efficiently. A great feature!
SkyGod
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MysticMingle
The ability to change playback speed and audio volume on ListenBook gives me full control over my listening experience. Makes listening to audiobooks easy and enjoyable. Thank you, ListenBook!
Shady Lady
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21st Street
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Pecan Oblivion
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Phoenix Tetra
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Prez Dog
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Onion King
I'm enjoying books I never thought I'd be interested in β all thanks to this app. π§ββοΈβ Unwinding with a cup of tea and a captivating audiobook β relaxation meets intellectual stimulation. π΅π Automated artwork and metadata extraction make my library look organized and visually appealing. ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature has made a significant difference in the clarity of recordings. Elegant design and easy-to-navigate interface. Very pleased with ListenBook.
Mafia Rapunzel
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Apple Nola
Unwinding with a good audiobook has become my favorite self-care ritual. Gone are the days of struggling with formats. Thanks to this app, my audiobook journey is a breeze, and every tale is a tap away. Highly recommended! ππ§ ListenBookβs interface is beautiful and functional. Itβs my favorite app for audiobooks.
Devil Blade
Audiobooks on this app have made my daily walks a time of reflection and inspiration. ListenBook's versatility and user-friendly interface make it a must-have for audiobook lovers. Streamlining audiobook enjoyment β this app's functionality is truly impressive. Book groups are a thoughtful addition. They help me keep related titles together for a seamless experience. CUE playlist support is a fantastic feature that allows me to curate themed listening sessions, creating a dynamic and engaging audiobook experience.
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