Listen to Hyphens & Hashtags*: *The stories behind the symbols on our keyboard by Claire Cock-Starkey
Enjoy this audiobook with MP3 Audiobook Player - the ultimate iOS audiobook experience
In our digital world, we owe much of our ability to communicate to the punctuation marks, mathematical symbols, and other glyphs that hover on the edges of our keyboard. Without these symbols, it would be impossible to convey meaning—our words would run in endless unbroken lines of letters and numbers. These marks, which have their origins in the earliest written communications, have evolved over many hundreds of years. Hyphens & Hashtags presents the histories of these stalwart symbols, revealing the long road many have taken on their way to general usage. In the age of digital communication, some symbols have gained additional meanings. The obscure pound sign has transformed into the hashtag, an essential component of social media. The colon now serves double duty as the eyes of the smiley-face emoticon. Alongside the historical roots of these tools, this book also considers ever-evolving modern usage and uncovers those symbols which have now fallen out of fashion. Hyphens & Hashtags casts a well-deserved spotlight on these deceptively simple marks, whose handy knack for conveying meaning in simple shorthand can marshal our sentences, clarify a calculation, or add some much-needed emotion to our online interactions.
ListenBook's user-friendly controls and innovative features have made it an indispensable tool for my audiobook enjoyment. Audiobooks made simple – this app's functionality is a breath of fresh air. Bookmarks are a lifesaver for study materials. I never lose my place again.
⭐️ Loving the fact that I can learn and listen at the same time – multitasking made easy! 🧠🎧 The automatic extraction of artwork and metadata adds a professional touch to my audiobook library.
I'm rediscovering my favorite classics in a whole new way – through audiobooks! Looping playback has transformed my study sessions. It's an invaluable tool for retaining information. Supports artwork and metadata perfectly. My library looks great! Listening to audiobooks has never been this enjoyable. Thank you, ListenBook!
I've found solace in listening to audiobooks before bed – it's my form of meditation. Sharing audiobooks with friends is a great way to connect over stories. ListenBook’s bookmarking feature is incredibly useful. I never lose my place in a book.
I love how this app seamlessly integrates into my busy schedule, making multitasking a breeze. ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature is a game-changer. It enhances the audio quality and ensures that I can immerse myself fully in the content.
Seamless integration with all my devices and flawless synchronization – top-notch. I'm addicted to this app's ability to seamlessly blend books into my life. Thanks to ListenBook, downloading audiobooks has become effortless, regardless of the source. ListenBook's compatibility with CarPlay is a major convenience during road trips.
Plays MP3, MP4, OPUS, OGG, FLAC, AWB, M4B, M4A, WMA, AAC formats
Optimized for iPhone, iPad, and iPod with seamless integration
Adjust playback speed from 0.5x to 3.0x for your listening preference
Import audiobooks via iTunes, cloud services, or direct downloads
Get your favorite audiobooks in supported formats from various sources
Import audiobooks to MP3 Audiobook Player using multiple methods
Control playback from your device, headphones, Apple Watch, or CarPlay
Join thousands of users who enjoy audiobooks with MP3 Audiobook Player daily
Download Now