Cities Wealth

In this eye-opening work of economic theory, Jane Jacobs argues that it is cities—not nations—that are the drivers of wealth. Challenging centuries of economic orthodoxy, in Cities and the Wealth of Nations the beloved author contends that healthy cities are constantly evolving to replace imported goods with locally produced alternatives, spurring a cycle of vibrant economic growth. Intelligently argued and drawing on examples from around the world and across the ages, here Jacobs radically changes the way we view our cities—and our entire economy. 

What if you could invest in something that built schools, housed families, healed communities, and still paid you back with profit? The Freedom Ecosystem is more than a book—it's a movement. Written by immigrant entrepreneur and community builder Di Tran, this powerful guide shares how real estate, cashflow businesses, and purpose-driven action can transform cities—one block, one building, one life at a time. From beauty schools to pharmacies, from affordable housing to AI-powered education, Di Tran shows how we can scale impact while keeping dignity at the center. Inside you'll ...

A free-spirited florist and an enigmatic musician share a soulmate connection told through the history, art, and the magic of Harlem in this sexy modern-day fairytale from the New York Times bestselling author of Seven Days in June. "Dazzling." —The New York Times Book Review "Funny, sexy, and...

In the stunning debut novel from the New York Times bestselling author of Pachinko, the Korean-American daughter of first-generation immigrants strives to join Manhattan's inner circle. National Book Award finalist Min Jin Lee introduces the unforgettable Casey Han: a strong-willed, Queens-bred...

‘A complete thrill-ride of a book!’ NetGalley Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The NEW edge-of-your-seat thriller from the bestselling author of THE GUILTY HUSBAND! Juliana Daniels finally has the life she’s always dreamed of. A loving husband, a career as an attorney, and a cozy apartment in...

Fortune favors the bold. Magic favors the liars. Ren is a liar and a thief, a pattern-reader and a daughter of no clan. Raised in the slums of Nadežra, she fled that world to save her sister. Now, she has returned with one goal: to trick her way into a noble house, securing her fortune and her...

A clever con artist, a legendary vigilante, and a dashing crime lord must fight to free their city from the clutches of a dark and ancient magic in the second novel of M. A. Carrick's “utterly captivating” Rook & Rose trilogy. (S. A. Chakraborty, author of The City of Brass) TRUST IS THE...

“Lush, engrossing and full of mystery and dark magic" (BookPage), Labyrinth's Heart is the thrilling conclusion to M. A. Carrick's Rook & Rose trilogy, in which a con artist, a vigilante, and a crime lord become reluctant allies in the quest to save their city from a dangerous ancient magic...

Here's something that should stop you in your tracks: the financial advice that actually works has barely changed in four thousand years. We live in an era obsessed with financial complexity. Cryptocurrency. Options trading. Leveraged ETFs. Complicated tax-advantaged investment vehicles. An entire industry of financial influencers promising secret strategies, insider tricks, and get-rich-quick shortcuts that supposedly separate the wealthy from everyone else. And yet, when you strip away all of this modern noise and complexity, the actual mechanics of building lasting wealth remain almost ...

In Cities of Gold: Legendary Kingdoms, Quixotic Quests, and Fantastic New World Wealth, Bill Yenne takes the listener from the rainforests and mountains of Peru, Paraguay, Brazil, and Guiana to the deserts and peaks of Mexico and the United States to tell the extraordinary, and often brutal story of how the search for mysterious New World riches fueled the exploration of an unknown hemisphere for hundreds of years.

READ BY CHIMAMANDA NGOZI ADICHIE, SANDRA OKUBOYEJO, A'RESE EMOKPAE AND JANINA EDWARDS. THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES NO.1 BESTSELLER; LONGLISTED FOR THE WOMEN'S PRIZE FOR FICTION 2025 A publishing event ten years in the making – a searing, exquisite new novel by the bestselling and award-winning...

Asheboro 2030: A Decentralized Roadmap for Inclusive Transformation is not merely a book—it is a visionary blueprint for revitalizing Asheboro, North Carolina, and transforming it into a model city of the future. Authored by renowned innovator and educator Dr. Justin Goldston, this groundbreaking work merges cutting-edge technological innovations with a deeply humanistic approach to community development. In an era marked by rapid technological advancements and economic uncertainty, Asheboro stands at a pivotal crossroads. This book lays out a comprehensive strategy for harnessing ...

A propulsive, "chilling" novel exploring the dangerous fault lines of female friendships (Lee Child), Necessary People deftly plumbs the limits of ambition, loyalty, and love. One of them has it all. One of them wants it all. But they can't both win. Stella and Violet are best friends, and from...

Storm McCoy, a lawyer in Manhattan, is eager for a challenging legal case. However, his investigation into the shady federal crime and punishment world may prove fatal. While at his favorite hotel bar in New York City, a nearby bombing and armed robbery of the Federal Reserve Bank forces Storm to stay put. During this time, he meets Alex Jones, a boat builder, with whom he spends time. Later, Storm takes on the defense of John Bainbridge, one of the suspects in the high-profile bank robbery case. However, a major obstacle to defending Bainbridge is that he is unable to speak. As Storm ...

A "profound", heart-wrenching story of violence, grief, and the American justice system, explored through the story of one teenager (Matthew Desmond, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Evicted). In September of 2019, Luis Alberto Quiñonez—known as Sito— was shot to death as he sat in his car...

In a city built on the illusion of perfection, the most dangerous thing you can do is look down. Calder Renne was raised in the sterile, optimized heights of Linden Spire, insulated from the toxic smog and brutal reality of the undercity. But when he is drained of his credits in a highly sophisticated virtual scam, the trail leads him out of his gilded cage and straight into the lawless dead zones. Maren Solis is a victim of industrialized identity theft. For eighteen months, a rogue digital syndicate has been using her stolen face to con wealthy upper-citizens. Trapped on Sublevel Nine, ...

Prominent Manhattan lawyer Storm McCoy investigates the brutal, ritualistic murder of a man with ties to his own past—a tragedy Storm would rather forget. In another legal case, Storm’s investigation of a civil lawsuit against a client with a shipping business propels him into danger when he seeks information in low places... Indeed, a badly behaved socialite knows something, but she would rather kiss than tell. As Storm gets closer to the truth in both cases, the bodies are mounting, and Storm finds himself in the crosshairs of some extremely dangerous people. And when someone close to...

Avery Boles was stuck with his former military nickname, but the last thing he wanted to be stuck with was the life he was currently living as a civilian. Working part-time as a bouncer at Club Raza while doing less legal work on the side more suited to his talents, Bolo is just biding his time until he can retire…but he didn’t count on The Goddess. Suzanne Claremont is in the same position, existing paycheck-to-paycheck as a Real Estate Agent, constantly frustrated by her former-model roommate’s earnings as a Sugar Baby. She dreams that her life can be more than being dragged to the ...

A thriller book set in New York City during the early 20th century. Step into the shadowy alleys and grand ballrooms of New York City in the early 20th century, where hidden secrets and overt opulence collide. In a world where wealth and power dictate the social order, a sinister plot of betrayal and murder unravels amidst the city's elite. Samuel Whittington, a prosperous industrialist, finds his orderly life thrust into chaos when the enigmatic Julia Strong arrives with a dire warning: George Dernier is in a murderous frenzy, incensed by Whittington's affair with his wife, Grace. The ...

FBI Agent Romeo Moore is determined to bring Marcel “Moses” Brown to justice for conspiracy and murder charges. But to do so, he needs an informant. Enter small-time con artist Rory “Rufus” Colton. When Moore threatens to deport Rufus back to Jamaica, the conman agrees to help the FBI—but only if the agency agrees to protect his brother, who is the gang’s bookkeeper. As expected, Rufus’s bosses aren’t happy with his betrayal and want him silenced. Now, both Rufus and Agent Moore are on the run, trying to stay alive long enough to testify. After all, Rufus knows too much, ...