Urban City

This is the story of New York City, told through the prism of one block, bordered by 23rd Street to the south, 24th Street to the north, Fifth Avenue and Broadway to the east and Sixth Avenue to the west. It’s a story of forest and cement, bird cries and taxi horns, theatres and factories, gambling dens and gourmet foods. It’s also the story of high life and low life, immigrants and tourists, farmers and aristocrats, crooked cops and moral reformers, toy stores and social climbers

Every great city has a soul. A human avatar that embodies their city's heart and wields its magic. New York? She's got six. But all is not well in the city that never sleeps. Though Brooklyn, Manny, Bronca, Venezia, Padmini and Neek have temporarily managed to stop the Woman in White from invading—and destroying the entire universe in the process—the mysterious capital 'E' Enemy has more subtle powers at her disposal.

Beware of the beauty smiling from the alleys of the nocturnal metropolis. Maya is looking for a new job, Caleb is looking for love, and Paola is simply looking to escape. All three cross paths with a charming woman clad in chic scarlet clothes who promises to solve all their problems. Little do they know that this meeting is part of a malign plot devised to trap and subject them to unimaginable horrors. They must struggle to find the way out before they perish in the maw of the beast that hides beneath the alluring facade. This novel is perfect for fans of thrillers, serial killer fiction, ...

Lisa Belkin penetrates the prejudices, myths, and heated emotions stirred by the most recent trend in public housing as she re-creates a landmark case in riveting detail, showing how a proposal to build scattered-site public housing in middle-class neighborhoods nearly destroyed an entire city and forever changed the lives of many of its citizens.

From the raucous heights of Occupy Wall Street to the comical lows of the publishing industry, from million-dollar art auctions to Bushwick drug dens, Kings County captures New York City at a moment of cultural reckoning. Grappling with the resonant issues and themes of our time - sex and violence, art and commerce, friendship and family - it is an epic coming-of-age tale about love, consequences, bravery, and fighting for one’s place in an ever-changing world.

Step into the thrilling world of "Urban Treasure Hunting" and unlock the secrets buried beneath the city landscapes. This eBook delivers an exciting exploration into the world of city metal detecting, touching every pivotal facet of this captivating hobby from understanding urban locales to efficient excavation and invaluable detecting cues. "Urban Treasure Hunting" is an appealing mix of informative chapters power-packed with comprehensive details and valuable insights crafted strategically for both novices and experienced practitioners. Commence your journey with an engaging introduction ...

2016 READERS' FAVORITE BOOK AWARDS FINALIST! 2014 NATIONAL INDIE EXCELLENCE AWARD FINALIST! 2014 KINDLE BOOK REVIEW AWARD SEMI-FINALIST! 2014 BEACH BOOK FESTIVAL HONORABLE MENTION! What would you do if you lived through the apocalypse? The real fight to survive comes after everyone else is gone. A plague of epic proportion sweeps the globe, leaving less than one percent of the world’s population immune. Among the living is Autumn Winters, the teenage daughter of a famous actress. When Autumn’s parents don’t come home and the city is overtaken by a dangerous faction, she goes into ...

Embark on an extraordinary journey into the urban jungle with "The City Explorer's Handbook." This gripping and vibrant eBook offers an in-depth exploration of metropolitan delights and urban evolution. From homesteads to towering skyscrapers and the stark contrast between lifestyles, the investigation into city life begins. Learn about the brief yet rich history of cities and marvel at the modern marvels of urbanism. Discover how nature beautifully entwines itself into the urban realm, asserting its indispensable role. Experience the thrill of architecture, varying styles and periods, ...

Today we take living in cities for granted. But when did humans first come together to live in large groups, creating an urban landscape? More than simply a history of ancient cities, this volume also reveals the art and architecture created by our ancestors, and provides a fascinating exploration of the origins of urbanism, politics, culture, and human interaction. Arranged geographically into five sections, Cities That Shaped the Ancient World takes a global view, beginning in the Near East with the earliest cities such as Ur and Babylon, Troy and Jerusalem.

Inspired by the real-life murder of a British army soldier by religious fanatics, and the rampant burning of mosques that followed, Guy Gunaratne’s In Our Mad and Furious City is a snapshot of the diverse, frenzied edges of modern-day London. A crackling debut from a vital new voice, it pulses with the frantic energy of the city’s homegrown grime music and is animated by the youthful rage of a dispossessed, overlooked, and often misrepresented generation.

The first European settlers saw America as a paradise regained. The continent seemed to offer a God-given opportunity to start again and build the perfect community. Those messianic days are gone. But as Alex Krieger argues in City on a Hill, any attempt at deep understanding of how the country has developed must recognize the persistent and dramatic consequences of utopian dreaming. Even as ideals have changed, idealism itself has for better and worse shaped our world of bricks and mortar, macadam, parks, and farmland.

Double Life in the City is a gripping tale of love, identity, and the complexity of the human experience set against the vibrant backdrop of Atlanta. Jazz is a charismatic and enchanting woman who is part of an academic power couple at a prestigious HBCU where her partner, Justin, is a well-respected social sciences professor. Together, they are the embodiment of the perfect couple, admired and envied by all who know them. Yet, beneath the surface lies Jazz's well-concealed secret—a second life filled with adventure and unpredictability. Torn between her dual existence as a devoted ...

Nina is a harried young mother who spends her evenings spying on the older couple across the street through her son's binoculars. She is drawn to their quiet contentment - so unlike her own lonely, chaotic world of nursing. One night, she spies a young couple in the throes of passion. Who are these people, and what happened to her symbol of domestic bliss?

Eyes on the Street is a revelation of the phenomenal woman who raised three children, wrote seven groundbreaking books, saved neighborhoods, stopped expressways, was arrested twice, and engaged at home and on the streets in thousands of debates - all of which she won. Here is the child who challenged her third-grade teacher; the high school poet; the journalist who honed her writing skills at Iron Age, Architectural Forum, Fortune, and other outlets.

Finding the perfect dress can be hell...especially when a stranger tries to gun you down in broad daylight. Void agent and magical baker extraordinaire, Willow Rhoswen has been anticipating her first date with Talisen Kavanagh since she was sixteen. After eight years of waiting, there are only two things that can stand in her way--an assassination attempt and a new game-changing drug. Talisen's invented a new elixir that creates superhumans, ones that can rival vampire strength, and everyone wants it. Including the vampires.

Xander Spade fled to Wonderland to escape the devil who took his soul, and fell prey to the Queen of Hearts instead. Now he has a chance to go home - but first he must find a missing girl before all Hell breaks loose.

In Draining New Orleans, renowned geographer Richard Campanella recounts the epic challenges and ingenious efforts to dewater the Crescent City. With forays into geography, public health, engineering, architecture, politics, sociology, race relations, and disaster response, he chronicles the herculean attempts to "reclaim" the city's swamps and marshes and install subsurface drainage for massive urban expansion.

Willow Rhoswen is finally coming to terms with the fact that Talisen - the healer she thought was the love of her life - has left town and is trying to move on when a rogue vampire poisons three of Allcot's guards. With his most trusted security team on the verge of death, the notorious Cryrique leader orders Willow to bring Talisen back to New Orleans before it's too late. But when she gets to her hometown of Eureka, California, Willow once again finds herself the target of her brother's murderer.

Getting knocked up by my grumpy old boss was never my plan. Newly single, I treat myself to a night out and end up naked in a mysterious man's bed. When I start a new job as an executive assistant to the CEO of a successful tech company, I'm horrified to find that my boss is the same jerk I just spent the night with. He tries to get rid of me by making me look inept in front of everyone but I'm determined to prove myself. I still can't deny my overwhelming attraction to him. He's always impeccably dressed with perfect hair that begs me to run my fingers through it. When he looks at me, I ...

Dive into "Urban Oasis," your ultimate guide to envisioning and embracing a meaningful urban life. Be it navigating the hustle of a city or finding peace in the chaos, this book covers it all! Every chapter unfurls the allure of urban living and bridges your roots to the rhythm of a metropolis. Start your "City selection adventure" by identifying and analyzing the livability of potential cities. As you dive deeper, you'll learn about the dynamics and types of city districts, mode of transportation, understanding local housing laws, and the importance of neighborhoods in shaping your urban ...