Book description
There's a resurgent labor movement in the tech industry. Tech workers-designers, engineers, writers, and many others-have learned that when they stand together, they're poised to build a better version of the tech industry. They haven't stopped there: at companies from Kickstarter to Google, workers have formed unions. And you should, too.But what are unions? And why do they matter? Ethan Marcotte answers these questions through extensive research and by interviewing tech workers with real-world union-building experience. Ethan shares these workers' insights and stories, weaving them together to outline the process for forming a union of your very own. Because you-yes, you-deserve a tech union.THIS BOOK EXPLORES: What it means to be a "tech worker," and what it means to do tech workA brief history of worker-led activism, inside and outside the tech industryWhat unions are, why they matter, and how they functionAn overview of how to form a union in the United StatesHow to use unions to build a more sustainable future for tech work and tech workers
Kickstart
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Sky
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Wildcat Talent
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Steel Heart
Changing the tone of the sound on ListenBook is a fun feature that adds a unique touch to my audiobook experience. The app is lightweight and doesn’t drain my battery.
Black Walnut
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Fuzzy Rainbow
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Prof. Smirk
Frequent updates ensure there's always something new and exciting to listen to. I can't get enough of this app – it's like having a personal storyteller in my pocket.
East Army
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Pinball Esq
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Roadspike
The app is well-designed and user-friendly. ListenBook makes listening to audiobooks a joy. I love the download options. ListenBook gives me so many ways to get my audiobooks onto my device.
Dr. Cocktail
ListenBook's versatile player features are like having a personal audio assistant – it's that good! ListenBook’s playback speed control is very useful. I can listen at my own pace.
Cujo
The fact that ListenBook doesn't just play, but enhances audio quality, is truly remarkable. This app is my constant companion, making every moment a chance to discover new worlds. The app is perfect for people who love to listen to books at night. This served its purpose as background listening while I worked. I probably missed some details but the narrator's voice was pleasant enough.
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RiddleRanger
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Nessie Pork
I'm blown away by the range of non-fiction audiobooks available – so much to learn! ListenBook has made me fall in love with my audio content all over again – it's a must-have. This app has enriched my daily routine and added a touch of intellectual stimulation. This app's compatibility with different formats ensures that no audiobook is off-limits – truly impressive. 🚶♀️📱 I'm exploring new worlds while on the move, all thanks to this app's seamless functionality. 🏞️📚
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