(汉语听力教程). Published by Beijing Language and Culture University Press, this is one of the most respected textbooks for mastering Chinese listening skills at the beginner level.
Unlike conversational phrasebooks, Hanyu Tingli Jiaocheng Volume 1 starts with the brutal basics: tones, initials, and finals. It forces students to distinguish between j, q, x and zh, ch, sh in rapid succession. The "top" versions of this PDF include the original tone marks and minimal pair drills.
Leo didn't translate it in his head anymore. He didn't think "That is my book." He just understood. The meaning arrived instantly, bypassing the translation filter.