Urban Environment

You don’t need a perfect system to raise thoughtful kids. You don’t need a pantry full of glass jars, a backyard compost pile, or hours of spare time you don’t have. You need something that fits real life. Zero-Waste Parenting in Urban Environments is a calm, honest guide for parents who care deeply—but are tired, busy, and living in small spaces where every decision feels close and personal. Written for city and apartment-dwelling families, this book meets you where you are. It doesn’t ask you to overhaul your life or live up to an impossible ideal. Instead, it offers practical, ...

This is the second volume collecting all of best-selling author Larry Correia's short stories, novelettes, and novellas. Correia's novels are known for their hard-hitting, no-holds-barred action sequences, in-depth worldbuilding, and vivid characterization. Now, Correia turns to the short form to deliver stories that take no prisoner.

Together for the first time, 14 action-packed tales of demons, monsters, vampires, and cosmic horrors too terrible to name - and the men and women who take them all down. Oh, and toss in an interdimensional insurance salesman for good measure.

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 ...

“Reading Kuni makes me want to dive into rural Japan...this book reminds me that leaders emerge when and where you least expect it.” — ALICE WATERS, founder of Chez Panisse restaurant, activist, and author A guide to reviving and revitalizing forgotten places and communities through the...

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.

In this exhilarating look at cities, past and future, Ben Wilson proposes that, in our world of rising seas and threatening weather, the natural world may prove the city's savior. Since the beginning of civilization, humans have built cities to wall nature out, then glorified it in beloved but...

How Real Estate Developers Think considers developers from three different perspectives. Brown profiles the careers of individual developers to illustrate the character of the entrepreneur; considers the roles played by innovation, design, marketing, and sales in the production of real estate; and examines the risks and rewards that motivate developers as people.

From the Haitian-style “shotgun” houses of the 19th century to the lavish high-rises of the 21st century, a walk through the streets of America’s neighborhoods that reveals the rich history—and future—of urban housing The Philadelphia row house. The New York tenement. The Boston...

🐾 Is your dog bursting with energy and unable to stay calm in the chaos of the city? 🐾 Pulling on the leash, barking at traffic, jumping at strangers. Every walk through the city feels full of distractions. Your dog reacts to every sound, every movement, and never seems to settle, no matter how long the walk is. And when you finally get home, the energy doesn’t fade. It turns into barking, pacing, or destruction, leaving you tired and frustrated. Now imagine walking those same busy streets with a calm, focused dog right by your side… The leash stays loose, your dog looks to you ...

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 ...

Like every other being in our world, fantastical creatures have been forced to adapt to the climate, industrial, and cultural changes of the modern era. Countless formerly common creatures including akeki and cave trolls have been driven out by urban sprawl and climate change while others, like ether sprites and brownies, have been able to thrive in abundance, creating homes in city environments.

Florida has long beckoned retirees seeking to spend their golden years in the sun, but, for many, the American dream of owning a home there was financially impossible. That changed in the 1950s, when the so-called "installment land sales industry" appeared out of nowhere to hawk billions of dollars of Florida residential property, sight unseen, to retiring northerners. For only $10 down and $10 a month, working-class pensioners could buy a piece of the Florida dream: a graded homesite that would be waiting for them in a planned community when they were ready to build.

Did you know that in the United States alone, an estimated 345 billion gallons of water are used daily? This shouldn’t be surprising–we live in a world of consumerism, and unfortunately, this even correlates to how we use natural resources like electricity and water. But what are you supposed to do? It’s not like you can just go without water.

This book contains the exact steps that took me from being a city dweller with zero survival skills to becoming a self-sufficient master of both urban and wilderness environments in less than six months. Want to know the biggest difference between those two time periods? A comprehensive understanding of survival techniques adaptable to any situation. The problem is—most people don't know how to effectively prepare for and navigate through crisis situations, whether in bustling cities or remote wilderness. I wrote this book to solve your survival preparedness problem.

A brief look at the impact of climate change on the African continent with a discussion of some things that could be done to alleviate the situation.

Enter the captivating realm of miniature marvels with "Mastering Miniature Worlds," an essential read for enthusiasts ready to immerse themselves in the art and skill of model train landscaping. Embark on a journey through meticulous chapters crafted to transform novices into adept architects of tiny terrains, each chapter unveiling secrets to crafting microcosmic masterpieces. Begin with foundational knowledge, diving into the principles of scale and proportion, and gather the toolkit necessary to breathe life into your envisioned landscapes. Learn the intricacies of layout planning to ...

In this remarkable challenge to conventional thinking about the environment, David Owen argues that the greenest community in the United States is not Portland, Oregon, or Snowmass, Colorado, but New York City.

Unlock the potential of renewable energy with The Future of Solar Technology. This comprehensive guide takes you on an enlightening journey through the rapid advancements and innovative strides in solar energy. From the humble beginnings of solar technology to the cutting-edge advancements shaping the future, this book provides a complete understanding of the dynamic and ever-evolving solar landscape. Dive into the fundamentals of photovoltaic (PV) cells and explore the various types, efficiency improvements, and groundbreaking materials like silicon-based and perovskite solar cells. ...

Greetings from the abyss of dystopia! Prepare for an unforgettable journey through eerie realms and against a menacing, immortal enemy with "The Silent Shadows." The zombie apocalypse is here. Fear is your constant companion, and survival your only goal. Enter the silent, pulsating world of "The Silent Shadows," where survival becomes a stealthy art. The heart of this riveting book is the knowledge that silence is your strongest ally. In the early chapters, you'll venture into understanding the Zombie Threat and the essential framework for quiet survival - Art of Stealth. Discover the ...