Urban City

Segregation by Design draws on more than 100 years of quantitative and qualitative data from thousands of American cities to explore how local governments generate race and class segregation. Starting in the early 20th century, cities have used their power of land use control to determine the location and availability of housing, amenities (such as parks), and negative land uses (such as garbage dumps). The result has been segregation - first within cities and more recently between them.

Hope for the City unites two academic and ministry interests and practices – transformational leadership and urban ministry. One of the clarion calls is for leadership development and training for laity and clergy serving in urban settings. Hope for the City provides a framework that addresses this call. My prayer is that this volume will serve as a resource for urban leaders who are seeking to develop transformational leaders and vital churches and organizations.

Are you searching for a guide that unlocks the secrets of sustainable urban living? Look no further! "The Urban Homesteading Guide" is your comprehensive handbook to transform your city life into a flourishing oasis of sustainable practices, from gardening to preserving your harvest and building a resilient community. Can this guide really help me start my own urban homestead, even if I'm a complete beginner? Absolutely! Whether you're a novice or an experienced gardener, this book provides step-by-step instructions, creative ideas, and real-life examples to guide you through every aspect ...

While the insatiable cuckcake Maisie Day continues to rock Julia and Mark Armour's world, Marissa June, their former cuckcake, returns home to reclaim her rightful place in the Armour household. See what steamy turns happen when cuckcake meets cuckcake. With so many taut, tight bodies vying for dominance, it's a wonder that Julia can keep up with all the positions! This is the steamiest chapter of The Cuckquean Diaries yet, as we move beyond the limiting boundaries of a normal three-way relationship.

Dive into the intricate tapestry of urban development with "Blueprint Variations," your comprehensive guide to the foundations and frontiers of zoning laws. Unravel the enigmatic threads of city planning, stakeholder involvement, and societal impact within this enlightening read, destined to become an essential resource for enthusiasts and professionals alike. "Blueprint Variations" opens with a rich exploration of the history and fundamentals of zoning in urban development. Navigate through the diverse zoning classifications—from residential to industrial—and uncover the critical ...

An Other Kingdom takes us out of a culture of addictive consumption into a place where life is ours to create together. This way depends upon a neighborly covenant—an agreement that we together, will better raise our children, be healthy, be connected, be safe, and provide a livelihood. The authors invite you on a journey of departure from our consumer market culture. Discover an alternative set of beliefs that have the capacity to evoke a culture where poverty, violence, and shrinking well-being are not inevitable.

Trixie Gardens is one average witch, thank you very much. A down-on-her-luck taxi driver in the paranormal section of New York, Trixie has spent a lifetime repressing her magic. Until one night, she meets a grumpy, devilishly handsome vampire in a dark alley, and she accidentally activates her powers by shooting the cork from a cheap cabernet bottle at his face. It turns out the vampire is none other than Dominic Kent—the stormy, rough-around-the-edges billionaire who owns Trixie’s apartment building.

How did the preaching of a peasant carpenter from Galilee spark a movement that would grow to include over two billion followers? Who listened to this "good news," and who ignored it? Where did Christianity spread, and how? Based on quantitative data and the latest scholarship, preeminent scholar and journalist Rodney Stark presents new and startling information about the rise of the early church, overturning many prevailing views of how Christianity grew through time to become the largest religion in the world.

Having gotten clear of the country determined to exterminate his kind, Yynnc sets his sights on creating a new life for himself in the magnificent city of Grayshoal. While there are dangers, opportunities abound for a kobold trying to carve out a new and exciting life for himself. The problem is that trouble is determined to find him in return. Whether by happenstance or from his own insatiable curiosity, it seems wherever he sticks his nose in, all he finds is a nest of hornets. He soon finds himself entangled in matters he probably should have left alone.

This collection of humorous short essays combines affection for the timeless values of community life in an English village with a nostalgia for aspects that are quietly slipping away. Easy to dip into, this light-hearted volume provides entertaining reading for anyone interested in modern English rural community life, wherever they live. Written between 1991 and 2015, most of these essays first appeared in the Hawkesbury Parish News, the community newspaper for Hawkesbury Upton, the Cotswold village in which Debbie Young has lived for the last 25 years. Very active in village life, she is ...

My name's Morgan Rook, supernatural detective, undercover agent, odd jobs man. I take out the nightmares, demons, and werewolves. Guys like us call them Nightkind. I had one final job. There's always one. This time a call to eliminate a cruel, rogue vampire, named Mr. Tudor. Simple, right? Sure. Until the bodies started piling up in a new wave of vicious occult killings leading scarily close to my own front door, sparking a series of deadly events that would make my years of fighting the Nightkind look like a cakewalk.

Quinton's quest to free himself from his bondage to the Underworld leads him to the great river city of Gaergoth, where the powerful trade guilds rule a city in decline. Strange creatures dwell in the mists of the Black River, killing all who enter and stopping all trade from the city. When Quinton learns of a mysterious ship lost in the mists, he knows it could be his only hope to sail south and enter the ocean world of the Undersea. But as he searches the city for answers, he finds himself fighting old enemies and having to outwit new ones. Is the ship just a legend, or an important key ...

From USA Today Bestselling Author, Uvi Poznansky, comes a compelling novel about family secrets: Coming back to his childhood home after years of absence, Ben is unprepared for the secret, which is now revealed to him: his mother, Natasha, who used to be a brilliant pianist, is losing herself to mysterious disease, which turns the way her mind works into a riddle. His father’s new wife, Anita, looks remarkably similar to her—only much younger. “In our family, forgiveness is something you pray for, something you yearn to receive—but so seldom do you give it to others.” What emerges...

In the second installment of The Pigeon and The Squirrel series, the dogs come back for more action and Pete and Slo fly their way to safety after receiving some valuable advice from the wise old squirrel Dan Slolo.

Nichelle Tramble's first novel, The Dying Ground, was named a Best Book of 2001 by the Chicago Tribune and the San Francisco Chronicle. In this follow-up work, Maceo returns home after drifting for two years. He finds his friends tangled up in a murder case, and he must act fast to save them.

Could your family really go 72 hours without power, water, or cell service? You live in a city apartment—with kids, pets, and a tight schedule. No basement. No generator. But when everything fails, you still need a plan. This isn't a military manual. It's not alarmist. And it’s not another blog post pretending to be a guide. It’s a realistic, practical handbook by Hunter Ashford—an international crisis response expert who’s translated proven emergency planning into clear, family-friendly steps for everyday urban households. If you live in an apartment and care about your family's ...

Discover the future of food production with Urban Agriculture, an insightful eBook that takes you on a journey through the innovative world of vertical farming. As urban spaces grow denser and the demand for fresh produce increases, vertical farming emerges as a sustainable solution, blending technology and agriculture in groundbreaking ways. This comprehensive guide starts with an intriguing introduction to the concept and evolution of vertical farming, revealing its unique advantages in bustling urban landscapes. Dive into the essential aspects of planning your vertical farm, from site ...

Under the Asphalt: The Hidden Economics of Parking Lots reveals an unexpected world beneath our everyday parking lots—a world where economics, culture, technology, and public policy converge to shape urban life. In this groundbreaking book, you'll discover how a simple parking space is transformed into a microcosm of modern society. Through captivating case studies and insightful analysis, the author takes you on a journey through dynamic pricing, behavioral economics, cultural codes, and the hidden networks of finance that influence every aspect of parking. From the unseen marketplace of...

The preeminent sociologist Richard Sennett traces the anguished relation between how cities are built and how people live in them, from ancient Athens to twenty-first-century Shanghai. He shows how Paris, Barcelona, and New York City assumed their modern forms; rethinks the reputations of Jane Jacobs, Lewis Mumford, and others; and takes us on a tour of emblematic contemporary locations, from the backstreets of Medellin, Colombia, to Google headquarters in Manhattan.

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 ...