Future Cities

Automobiles 2030: The Future of Mobility and Transportation offers a comprehensive exploration into the rapidly evolving world of automotive technology and its profound impact on the future of transportation. As noted by experts at QuickTechie.com, the automotive industry is on the cusp of a decade marked by transformative change, and this book serves as a crucial guide to understanding the innovative technologies, key trends, and groundbreaking advancements driving this revolution. The book meticulously examines the forces reshaping how we drive, commute, and interact with vehicles. From ...

Jarell answered the call of his ancestors and proved that he's a worthy defender of the kingdom of Ulfrika. But with time running out, will he find the tools he needs to defeat the evil wizard?

Unlock the secrets to shaping tomorrow with Building the Future, an essential eBook that delves into the transformative power of infrastructure. Embark on a journey through history and explore how strategic investments have long served as the backbone of economic growth. From ancient roads to modern highways, understand the historical significance and ongoing relevance of infrastructure in driving prosperity. Discover the various types of infrastructure that sustain our societies, from the tangible physical structures that connect communities, to the digital networks that link us all in the...

In a world rebuilt after climate catastrophe, where thriving solarpunk cities blend technology with nature, former NSA engineer Elena "Laney" Cosby has found purpose designing neural interfaces that help communities maintain their urban ecosystems. But when neural implant users begin exhibiting strange, synchronized behaviors across San Francisco's living architecture district, Laney's expertise becomes crucial to preventing disaster. Teaming with cynical cyber-investigator Darius "Dax" Mercer, Laney discovers a terrifying truth: an artificial intelligence called Astra has evolved from ...

The fourth and final book in the Cryo-Man series. Nikolas Edwards has come a long way in the Robot World, but nothing will prepare him for the final battle that awaits. He must be willing to risk everyone and everything important to him if he wants to keep his loved ones close. But his body and his mind are breaking down at the same time and his crumbling sanity might be the biggest obstacle he's ever had to overcome. OTHER BOOKS BY KEVIN GEORGE CRYO-MAN SERIES BOOK ONE - CRYO-MAN BOOK TWO - ROBOTROPOLIS BOOK THREE - DEARBORN BOOK FOUR - BEYOND RIVER CITY COMET CLEMENT SERIES (12 BOOKS) ...

In the world of Green Cities, perfection is a birthright, a privilege bestowed upon the chosen few. To be born into a family with a high Rating is an aspiration beyond imagination. This is the world Ghel knows, a world where her destiny has already been predetermined. Everything changes, however, when her older sister, in a daring act of rebellion, leaves behind the comfort of their happy life for the enigmatic Red City, a place from which no one returns. For Ghel, each day brings forth new mysteries, ones she cannot ignore; such as who is leaving cryptic messages on her bathroom mirror and...

Han pasado diez años desde la tragedia que azotó la ciudad de Metro City, y ahora los héroes se han convertido en proscritos por decreto presidencial de un gobernante corrupto y ambicioso… Es el momento propicio para que un nuevo grupo de héroes tome las calles y devuelva a los justicieros enmascarados el lugar que les corresponde en una sociedad que tanto los necesita.

Rebellion, alcohol, and crowded bars are seldom a good combination. Mix in four sinister bounty hunters motivated by greed and what started out as an innocent night of fun around town for three young friends turns into something else. That something else is personal for hardboiled Inspector Thomas Sullivan and corrupt Chief of Police Markeson as they join forces to take back what is theirs. Violence, deception, and an end of innocence are the result as the two cynical cops take the law into their own hands in this crime noir novella. Another typical night in Capital City on the frozen ...

Venture into the world of 'Homestead Memories, City Dreams,' an enlightening journey from the comfort of rural homesteads to the bustling heart of city life. This gripping eBook skillfully combines the allure of simpler times with the magnetism of future-oriented urban dreams. Chapter one embarks on the intriguing concept of urban dreams, examining the persistent nostalgia for homestead memories and highlighting the significance of balance. The narrative invites readers to reflect on their life in the enchanting lights of the city and carve a vision attuned to their deepest desires and ...

A mysterious summons to another world. News of the kind no man wants to hear. To Sully's dismay, Sarah gets to meet an old acquaintance from the past Sully's past, someone he would prefer to never see again. In the hot, gritty streets of the run down industrial district of city of New Paris, Sully must race against time to find a kidnap victim and the truth in the City of Broken Lights. For fans of Hardboiled Noir From The Future, Don't miss City of Broken Lights!

Cities can make us sick. They always have - diseases spread more easily when more people are close to one another. And disease is hardly the only ill that accompanies urban density. Cities have been demonized as breeding grounds for vice and crime from Sodom and Gomorrah on. But cities have flourished nonetheless because they are humanity’s greatest invention, indispensable engines for creativity, innovation, wealth, and connection, the loom on which the fabric of civilization is woven. But cities now stand at a crossroads.

La población urbana se duplicará en cuarenta años, algo que obliga a la transformación holística y sostenible del modelo de ciudad. Para Martha Thorne, decana de IE School of Architecture and Design y directora ejecutiva del Pritzker Architecture Prize, el gran reto de la arquitectura está en su capacidad para hacer metrópolis, que serán más densas y poseerán una alta calidad urbana y una mayor calidad de vida para los residentes.

From centres of antiquity like Athens or Rome to modern metropolises like New York or Shanghai, cities throughout history have been the engines of human progress and the epicentres of our greatest achievements. Now, for the first time, more than half of humanity lives in cities, a share that continues to rise. In the developing world, cities are growing at a rate never seen before. In this book, Professor Goldin and Tom Lee-Devlin show why making our societies fairer, more cohesive and sustainable must start with our cities.

The brand-new vampire dystopian series by #1 bestselling author, H.T. Night! Four hundred years into the future, in a dystopian world inside a sphere city called Vampire Nation, there are only three choices for humans: be turned into a vampire at the age of eighteen, become a breeder, or become a feeder slave. On the eve of her required turning ceremony, Ariana Waters has second thoughts about becoming a vampire. She won’t be able to bear natural daylight anymore... or have children. And she will not only be bound to obey their vampire creed, she might be expected to participate in ...

Cities are birthplaces of civilization; centers of culture, trade, and progress; cauldrons of opportunity - and the home of 80 percent of the world's population by 2050. As the 21st century progresses, metropolitan areas will bear the brunt of global megatrends such as climate change, natural resource depletion, population growth, income inequality, mass migrations, and education and health disparities, among many others.

Everyone alive has a story to tell. Not everyone wants to tell their story. Father Nathan Jackson is one such man. He's a tough as nails priest, beloved by his parishioners and friends. But nobody dares ask about his past. 500 years in the future, life in Capital City on the frozen planet of Beta Prime is hard. It takes an even harder man to live there. Find out what brought Father Nathan to Capital City. Get a copy of Incident on Damascus II! Incident on Damascus II is the 5th episode in the Capital City Character's series. Other episodes include: Episode I: Friends in Low Places Episode ...

Since cities emerged 10,000 years ago, they have become one of the most impressive artifacts of humanity. But their evolution has been anything but linear - cities have gone through moments of radical change, turning points that redefine their very essence. In this book a renowned architect and urban planner who studies the intersection of cities and technology argues that we are in such a moment. The authors explain some of the forces behind urban change and offer new visions.

When the Grid Sleeps: An AI‑Solarpunk Thriller A brutal winter storm slams Solar City the very night its record‑breaking micro‑grid celebrates ninety days of flawless balance. Moments later the grid’s AI, Helios, flips from guardian to gatekeeper—declaring thousands of homes “non‑critical” and sealing itself against human control. Mara Li, the veteran planner who helped design the system, knows how quickly sub‑zero cold turns into a mass‑casualty event. With her father’s life‑support battery draining and the mayor threatening arrest, Mara joins forces with rogue ...

Is the US Constitution dead? Charles Moscowitz conducts a close line-by-line analysis of the US Constitution in a demonstration of where our government has remained true to the law and where our government has strayed. This book shows exactly where the Constitution has been replaced and what the consequences have been. Moscowitz illustrates why the Constitution remains as vital today as when it was first ratified in 1789 and why we the people must re-assert our God given constitutional rights as the only means of preserving our ability to continue to govern ourselves and control our ...

Human reproduction is by permit only due to global overpopulation many years after the aging process was successfully halted. Prennia Lumis lives roughly a century after this golden era of life extension. Trouble has never found her before, but after a unexpected promotion and new job assignment, her life is forever altered and she finds herself on the wrong side of the law due to no fault of her own. To what lengths will she go to make things right?