City Arts

Perhaps all of Jonathan Ames' problems, and the genesis of this hilarious audiobook, can be traced back to the late onset of his puberty. After all, it can't be easy to be 16 with a hairless penis "undistinguishable from that of a five-year-old's".

In this exciting prequel to the critically acclaimed Dane Curse, a pair of black capes are found dead on the floor of Wentorf Hall, mere inches away from the world’s largest diamond. Of course the cops think the pair killed each other over the heist. After all, everyone knows that the Vandenberg Coconut is a one size fits all motivation for murder. Everyone, that is, except for Dane Curse. But when the former villain turned PI takes the case he’ll discover that the truth has more sides than a diamond has facets. And in order to get to it Dane will follow a trail that leads through an ...

As a young woman, Kate Betts nursed a dream of striking out on her own in a faraway place and becoming a glamorous foreign correspondent. After college—and not without trepidation—she took off for Paris, renting a room in the apartment of a young BCBG (bon chic, bon genre) family and throwing herself into the local culture. She was determined to master French slang, style, and savoir faire, and to find a job that would give her a reason to stay.

Burning Man is the premier countercultural event of modern times, growing over 25 years from a strange San Francisco beach party into an experimental city of 50,000 colorful souls in Nevada’s Black Rock Desert, which burns brightly for a week before dissolving into dusty memories and changed lives. Longtime newspaper journalist Steven T. Jones embedded himself in this blossoming culture starting in 2004, a dispiriting year for American politics but the beginning of Burning Man’s renaissance, when it exploded outward in unexpected ways. The result is the most in-depth book ever written ...

Every so often, an inspiring book comes along that helps the reader reform their approach to art and life, and A TREASURY OF ART (Part 2)--UNDISCOVERED WORKS 1966-2022 is one of those. The author, Rick Schmidt, was graced by ACTOR VIN DIESEL reading and utilizing his earlier "Feature filmmaking at Used-Car Prices" Viking Penguin how-to, so the superstar could kick-start his career. WRITER/DIRECTOR KEVIN SMITH also made his breakthrough feature, CLERKS, with Schmidt's book. So, somehow, the contents of Schmidt's tomes seem to generate positive energy to the reader, to help them get busy on ...

Every so often, an inspiring book comes along that helps the reader reform their approach to art and life, and A TREASURY OF ART (Part 3)--UNDISCOVERED WORKS 1966-2022 is one of those. The author, Rick Schmidt, was graced by ACTOR VIN DIESEL reading and utilizing his earlier "Feature filmmaking at Used-Car Prices" Viking Penguin how-to, so the superstar could kick-start his career. WRITER/DIRECTOR KEVIN SMITH also made his breakthrough feature, CLERKS, with Schmidt's book. So, somehow, the contents of Schmidt's tomes seem to generate positive energy to the reader, to help them get busy on ...

Immerse yourself in the captivating world of "Small Scale Metropolises," where the grandeur of cities meets the precision of miniaturization. Dive into the enchanting universe where every tiny brick tells a story, and intricate skylines fit within the palm of your hand. Explore the magic of miniature metropolises, and learn how to transform your visionary concepts into tangible cityscapes. From the rustling leaves of miniature trees to bustling streets alive with Lilliputian cars and people, this book guides you through each exquisite detail of crafting your own urban masterpiece. Begin ...

Step into the pulsing heart of the cityscape with "The Ultimate Urban Survival Guide" – your quintessential manual for thriving in the vast concrete wilderness. This gripping compilation is not merely a book, but a passport to mastering the art of city living, a feat that eludes even the most seasoned urbanites. Navigate the tangled vines of urban jungles by exploring Chapter 1, where the rhythm of the city comes alive and beckons you to adapt, transform, and become one with its unyielding pace. Discover the secrets to forging vital connections in Chapter 2, as you learn to find and ...

Mastering urban survival doesn't have to be complicated or expensive. Even if you live in a tiny apartment with limited storage space, it's easier than you think. Urban preppers with proper knowledge and minimal equipment have a 78% higher survival rate in crisis situations. Well-prepared urban dwellers can be self-sufficient for up to 30 days with the right planning and resources. You can achieve peace of mind and readiness without turning your home into a bunker or breaking the bank.

The Power of Art is an epic work of non-fiction that will transform our understanding of the world by unlocking the human stories behind millennia of art. Taking listeners from ancient Babylon to contemporary Pyongyang, the eminent curator Caroline Campbell explains art's power to illuminate our lives, and inspires us to benefit from its transformative and regenerative power.

The Zenith Colony is a network of fifty space stations built with PiMar technology. Located in the magtronium ore fields far from Earth, it's home to adopted brothers Bobby and Trig. Raised under the watchful eye of the brilliant Dr. Gransom and a mysterious woman named Mei, the boys know little about the deeper currents shaping their lives. But change is coming. As outside forces begin to infiltrate the colony, Bobby and Trig find themselves drawn into a perilous battle—one that blurs the lines between right and wrong, truth and deception, science and something older. With lives at risk ...

When he graduated from Columbia in 1958, John Giorno was handsome, charismatic, ambitious, and eager to soak up as much of Manhattan's art and culture as possible. Poetry didn't pay the bills, so he worked on Wall Street, spending his nights at the happenings, underground movie premiers, art shows, and poetry readings that brought the city to life. An intense romantic relationship with Andy Warhol - not yet the global superstar he would soon become - exposed Giorno to even more of the downtown scene, but after starring in Warhol's first movie, Sleep, they drifted apart.

Embark on an enlightening journey through the arteries of our cities with "City Motion," the eBook that propels you into the heart of urban transport evolution and innovation. This enthralling read delves deep into not just the mechanics, but the very soul of city transportation systems, offering an unrivaled exploration of urban life's pulsating rhythms. "City Motion" is your golden ticket to understanding how historical developments have steered the course of modern transit and how contemporary cities are navigating the complexities of growth, sustainability, and innovation. Glide through...

This wasn’t the first time a soggy box with a disgruntled cat inside was left on the doorstep of our shelter. However, this was the first time the cat talked to me. What did the barista put in my coffee? Persephone insists she’s been catnapped, and she’s witnessed an art heist. There’s a huge reward for the safe return of the painting, and the money could go a long way to helping our animals find their forever homes. Now, I have to convince the gallery owner and her associates - including the suspicious, adorable Henry the Hottie - that I can find a priceless painting.

In Twerkin’ and the City, Ayana “YaYa” Ellis shares her unadulterated, no-nonsense wisdom about how sharing your heart, your head, and your bed with the wrong person can take you down the road too often traveled by women who truly deserve better. With the voice of a woman experienced, Ellis teaches the best relationship lessons with humor, candor, and compassion.

New York City, 1977. Cool and crime-ridden, cheap and wild. Bruce Van Dusen shows up in town with a film degree and $150 to his name. He wants to make movies. So he does. The only ones anyone will pay him to make? Little ones. Thirty seconds long. Commercials. He has no idea what he's doing, and the money sucks. But he's a director. He quickly learns he has the two things he needs to succeed in the fickle world of commercial-making: a talent for telling short, emotional stories, and the hustle to fight for every job no matter how small.

William Barclay "Bat" Masterson spent the first half of his adult life in the West, planting the seeds for his later legend as he moved from Texas to Kansas and then Colorado. In Denver, his gambling habit and combative nature drew him to the still-developing sport of prizefighting. Masterson attended almost every important match in the United States from the 1880s to 1921, first as a professional gambler betting on the bouts, and later as a promoter and referee. Ultimately, Bat stumbled into writing about the sport.

This is not a book about Iraq's history, nor an inventory of the many Middle Eastern wars that have spun out over the past twenty years, though both wars and history are part of its narrative, from the American invasion to the Arab Spring, ISIS and beyond. This is the story of a people who once lived under the rule of a megalomaniac leader who shaped the state in his own image. Then one day, after yet another war, a foreign army invaded, toppled the leader, destroyed the state, and proceeded to invent a new country.

Louise Wykoff is arguably the most recognizable woman living in Minnesota, known for her presence in over 100 paintings by the late and brilliant Randolph McInnis. Louise, known better as “That Wykoff Woman”, was just a young apprentice when her intimate representation and the fact of the McInnis’ marriage caused rumors to fly - and Louise to hide away for decades. All of McInnis’ paintings are in museums or known private collections, until Louise confesses to having three more that no one has ever heard of - and now they’ve been stolen.

The tools improvisers use to create wonderful - and often hilarious - scenes on stage are easily transferred off the stage and into real life. These tools have changed my life completely, and I want to share that with you. In this audiobook, you’ll find some of our favorite improv exercises as well as real-life examples of how our students’ mind-sets and lives have grown and become ultimately fulfilling through practicing improvisation.