Urban Planing

In Saving America's Cities, Lizabeth Cohen follows the career of Edward J. Logue, whose shifting approach to the urban crisis tracked the changing balance between government-funded public programs and private interests that would culminate in the neoliberal rush to privatize efforts to solve entrenched social problems. A Yale-trained lawyer, rival of Robert Moses, and sometime critic of Jane Jacobs, Logue saw renewing cities as an extension of the liberal New Deal.

Disaya Morgan, a character first introduced in Girls from Da Hood 4, returns in this gritty tale of a money-hungry woman who finds her life spinning out of control. When Disaya meets Indie and falls hopelessly in love, she is determined to keep her lifestyle a secret - but everything done in the dark eventually comes to light. When she loses control of her own hustle, things go horribly wrong, and she learns the hard way that, in the game she’s playing, there are no winners.

This book is written by America's top medical preparedness experts: Joe Alton, MD, and Amy Alton, ARNP. Their mission: to put a medically prepared person in every family for when medical help is not on the way. Using decades of medical experience, they address, in plain language, dozens of medical issues associated with surviving disasters and epidemics. The Altons also discuss the medical supplies needed to become a medical asset to your family and community as well as alternative and natural strategies for when pharmaceuticals aren't available.

More than a practical guide, Start Your Farm is a hopeful call to action for anyone who aspires to grow wholesome, environmentally sustainable food for a living. Take it from Forrest Pritchard and Ellen Polishuk: Making this dream a reality is not for the faint of heart, but it's well within reach - and there's no greater satisfaction under the sun.

Ashley Antoinette, of the Ashley & JaQuavis writing duo, steps out on her own once again with the next installment of her scandalously sexy Prada Plan series! When you've been labeled crazy all of your life, it's easy to commit a murder, and now street fiction's most infamous bad girl, Leah Richards, holds the fate of an entire family in her hands. After coming insecond place to YaYa in the race to win Indie's affection, Leah decides that enough is enough and kidnaps the loving couple's baby girl.

Dive into the innovative realm of urban metamorphosis with "Reimagining Urban Landscapes"— a thought-provoking exploration into the transformation of city environments. This forward-thinking eBook is the ultimate compendium for anyone interested in the future of urban living, offering a riveting traverse across the multifaceted dimensions of urban renewal. As you embark on this journey, you will uncover the essence of urban revitalization, from its historical roots to the visionary prospects of tomorrow. Discover the paramount importance of community involvement with in-depth discussions ...

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.

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.

In this no-holds-barred treatise, Donald Shoup argues that free parking has contributed to auto dependence, rapid urban sprawl, extravagant energy use, and a host of other problems. Planners mandate free parking to alleviate congestion but end up distorting transportation choices, debasing urban design, damaging the economy, and degrading the environment. Ubiquitous free parking helps explain why our cities sprawl on a scale fit more for cars than for people. But it doesn't have to be this way.

Neri has always had a vivid imagination, but she never dreamed this could be possible... Neri Duke just wanted a weekend alone to think, to enjoy the last bit of summer and a few private moments watching the hottie next door on his private beach. But when the billionaire surprises her by coming home early, he thinks she was sent there for other purposes... Like giving him an heir? At first she's shocked, but Grant Stoughton is a professional argument-maker. Would she trade her innocence and her freedom for everything money can buy? Well, wouldn't everybody?? **Standalone short story! HEA! ...

As nature's largest and longest-lived creations, trees play an extraordinarily important role in our cities; they are living landmarks that define space, cool the air, soothe our psyches, and connect us to nature and our past. Jill Jonnes's Urban Forests tells the captivating stories of the founding mothers and fathers of urban forestry, in addition to those arboreal advocates presently using the latest technologies to illuminate the value of trees to public health and to our urban infrastructure.

American Urbanist shares the life and wisdom of a man whose advocacy reshaped many of the places we know and love today—from New York's bustling Bryant Park to preserved forests and farmlands around the country.

Urban violence is one of the most divisive and allegedly intractable issues of our time. But as Harvard scholar Thomas Abt shows in Bleeding Out, we actually possess all the tools necessary to stem violence in our cities. Coupling the latest social science with firsthand experience as a crime-fighter, Abt proposes a relentless focus on violence itself.

When nineteen-year-old huntress Feyre kills a wolf in the woods, a terrifying creature arrives to demand retribution. Dragged to a treacherous magical land she knows about only from legends, Feyre discovers that her captor is not truly a beast, but one of the lethal, immortal faeries who once ruled her world.

At a time when Google Maps can take you on a virtual tour of Yosemite's remotest trails and cell phones double as navigational systems, it's hard to imagine there's any uncharted ground left on the planet. In Unruly Places, Alastair Bonnett goes to some of the most unexpected, offbeat places in the world to reinspire our geographical imagination. Bonnett's remarkable tour includes moving villages, secret cities, no man's lands, and floating islands.

These Brats have one thing on their minds! ...and guys better watch out! These four scorchers from Rebel Ryan are guaranteed to knock your socks off! Four smoking-hot tales of gorgeous, eager, and submissive young women, all-grown up and ready to take charge! Check out the preview for a sneak-peek at the newest name in Erotica for Men! Find out what lies in store when the Alpha-Males square up against these spunky Alpha-Females in this sultry collection! Join Rebel Ryan for a totally taboo and totally steamy visit to the wild-side. This story contains explicit sexual situations and is for ...

A historical non-fiction book set in various regions of ancient North and South America during the pre-Columbian era. Unearth the forgotten legacy of the Mound-Builders—an advanced civilization that flourished across North America long before European contact. This compelling narrative dives deep into the rich history of these remarkable ancient peoples, exploring their impressive earthen mounds, complex social structures, and the tragic tales of knowledge lost to time and conquest. Their story is one of ingenuity, resilience, and ultimately, a poignant reminder of what was lost in the ...

Dive into the realm of "Green Metropolis," your comprehensive guide to transforming urban spaces into thriving ecosystems teeming with life and natural beauty. This invaluable resource beckons city dwellers and concrete jungle warriors alike to embark on a transformative journey towards creating wildlife-friendly habitats, one garden at a time. Through the pages of "Green Metropolis," discover the art and science of cultivating urban biodiversity. This eBook serves as your blueprint for fostering a harmonious coexistence between metropolitan development and nature's wonders. With insightful...

Are you an entrepreneur or investor seeking a fresh landscape for opportunity, far from the constraints of traditional economic models? Look no further. “Pioneering Prosperity: The Morazán Model for Free Cities” is a gateway to understanding how autonomy and innovation can spawn not just a city but a thriving economic ecosystem. This is a blueprint for those who dare to envision and build their havens of freedom and prosperity. In this accessible and action-driven guide, you’ll explore: The Morazán Model in action: a tangible prototype for free cities that are already taking shape ...

Step into the gritty and intricate world of urban warfare with an indispensable guide that equips you for navigating the concrete jungle. "Navigating Urban Warfare" is your vital resource for tackling the challenges of conflict in city landscapes. Discover the complexities hidden within city environments and learn to identify key urban features that can mean the difference between peril and survival. Psychological preparedness is crucial; uncover strategies to cope with fear, maintain resilience, and understand the profound psychological impacts of warfare. Master essential survival skills ...