Car City

NATIONAL BESTSELLER From the hosts of The War on Cars podcast, a searing indictment of how cars ruin everything—and what we can do to fight back When the very first cars rolled off production lines, they were a technological marvel, predicted to make life easier and better for all Americans...

An eye-opening investigation into how our ever-expanding urban highways accelerated inequality and fractured communities—and a call for a more just, sustainable path forward “Megan Kimble manages to turn a book about transportation and infrastructure into a fascinating human drama...

Don't let your time on the road go to waste–turn it into an opportunity to improve your language skills and become a confident speaker of Mexican Spanish.

Shortlisted for the Zócalo Book Prize Named one of the best books of the year by The New Yorker and The New Republic “Consistently entertaining and often downright funny.” —The New Yorker “Wry and revelatory.” —The New York Times "A romp, packed with tales of anger, violence, theft...

What if one of the most important inventions in modern history was something we barely notice? We hurry beneath them. We wait beside them. We watch them change without thinking. Yet traffic lights shape our cities, our commutes, our neighborhoods, and the way we share space with strangers. In Red, Yellow, Green: How Traffic Lights Tamed the Streets and Shaped Modern Cities, we step into the surprisingly dramatic story of how these three glowing colors came to govern the movement of the world. Before traffic lights, city streets were unruly and unpredictable. Horses, streetcars, pedestrians,...

Don't let your time on the road go to waste—turn it into an opportunity to improve your language skills, and become a confident speaker of Korean. Picture yourself easily communicating with locals, discovering the rich Korean culture, and forming meaningful connections—all while stuck in traffic. Learn Korean in Your Car Like Never Before! makes it possible to turn your daily commute into an immersive language-learning experience, accelerating your progress like never before.

Our Dave has been running Avenue Cars on Chanterlands Ave, Hull, for as long as anyone remembers. You can depend on Our Dave... but it wasn’t always like that. Back in the seventies he did things he isn’t proud of, and buried under the shed on his allotment behind Newland Ave, is a shotgun. There are dark forces in this city. Leatherhead controls the heavy drugs that come through Hessle Road. The Mancs are trying to muscle their way in, and then you’ve got the bent coppers. If Our Dave is to keep his drivers safe, he’ll have to go back to his old ways. It’ll be murder.

With wit and sharp insight, former Traffic Commissioner of New York City, Sam Schwartz a.k.a. "Gridlock Sam", one of the most respected transportation engineers in the world and consummate insider in NYC political circles, uncovers how American cities became so beholden to cars and why the current shift away from that trend will forever alter America's urban landscapes, marking nothing short of a revolution in how we get from place to place.

In the tradition of Call of the Wild, Watership Down and Redwall, Little Wolf is the story of Shadow, a little dog with big dreams. When a mongrel puppy is left alone to die in the forest, a heartbroken mother wolf saves him from certain death―and keeps him as one of her own. Although smaller in size and far weaker, Shadow grows up with his wolf siblings and soon proves that great size is no match for a great heart. That is, until he's captured and taken back to the city... Now haunted by memories of freedom with his wolf family, the young pup endures captivity. And when Shadow ...

Suffering from cognitive dissonance is a commonality among western population, you will undoubtedly find this information disturbing and will become angry, upset, anxious, or worried. What should you believe? The old lies or the truth? To the intoxicating mass media and if there are any honest journalists left, they are kindly asked to go to therapy to get rid of their cognitive dissonance. Why not listen for once in all? And publish this exclusive goo news and information. My friend Anders asked me once if I heard of Trofim Lyssenko. I didn’t know about him. But Anders told me that he ...

I don't want to play fair. I want you and I will do whatever it takes to have you. Hope: Emerging from the ethereal veil of smoke, he became my savior, a guardian of life in that pivotal moment. Along with rescuing me, he surreptitiously claimed possession of my heart, a silent theft that left me grappling with the tumultuous desires swirling within. It feels inherently flawed, this yearning for him, a willingness to forfeit all for the mere chance of his presence in my world. The ethical dilemma lingers, casting doubt upon the feasibility of such longing. Uncertainty envelops me, leaving ...

Dive into the vibrant world of car sales with Coffee Is for Closers, an inspiring novel that blends a compelling coming-of-age story with the transformative power of mentorship. Ethan Carter, a 23-year-old college graduate grappling with self-doubt and a stalled job search, takes a chance on a sales position at Prestige Motors, a bustling dealership in a mid-sized American city. Knowing nothing about cars or the art of persuasion, Ethan struggles until Ray Delgado, a seasoned and charismatic salesperson, becomes his mentor. Through Ray’s guidance, Ethan learns to connect with customers, ...

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...

I fix engines. I break lap records. I do not fall for pretty boys with dimples and mysterious backstories. So of course Leo Carter—aka, the charming stranger who showed up in Mistwood Peak with zero clue how spark plugs work—had to be my racing partner. He’s got too-clean hands, too-smooth lines, and a smile that’s way too distracting. But when we’re thrown into the same pit crew tent? Sparks fly. Fast. And not just from the engines. The kicker? I’ve got a secret. A big one. The kind that wears a helmet and answers to “Vixen”—Mistwood’s undefeated mystery racer. But ...

“A stunning first novel…imbued with foreboding at every turn…Through her vibrant characters, Sacks paints a moving and powerful portrait of those who love the region passionately despite its many tensions and dangers.” ...

A touching literary discovery, 402 Avalon follows a boy's journey during the 1950s through one of San Francisco's most mysterious houses that was built during the 1880s. This curious true story about a neglected boy, his uncommon family, the gushing growth of San Francisco and the infamous house is part intrigue, part innocence and part discovery. 402 Avalon is a stunning portrait of a child wanting guidance, living in the haunted three-story wooden structure that was dangerous.

This Old House meets #HomeImprovementFails in this collection of laugh-out-loud essays, perfect for fans of Nick Offerman, CarTalk, or The Red Green Show. “This book is all the fix-it you need for your hurt home improvement ego.” —Harrison Scott Key, Thurber-prize winning author of The...

“[A] warm-hearted tale of a woman reconfiguring her priorities.”—O, The Oprah Magazine NPR, "Best Books of 2017" Belletrist's Book Pick for June New York Times Book Review, Editors' Choice Glamour, "The 6 Juiciest Summer Reads” New York Post, “The 29 Best Books of the Summer”...

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 ...

NEW DARK AGES--How a Punk Movie Emerald Cities Got Its Improv, is a bold new addition to Rick Schmidt's how-to books about moviemaking, that includes Feature Filmmaking at Used-Car Prices and Extreme DV (Penguin/Random House Books). NEW DARK AGES lets the reader participate in Rick's IMPROV decision-making process as he applies his stream-of-consciousness approach to solving moviemaking problems, where the filmmaker must battle his/her movie into existence, often with little money and little time to complete the task. Readers can learn from Rick's "open universe" approach, where he dares to...