Urban Revolution

Philip Marlowe meets Redwall in this superior adult noir tale, where all the characters are animals, fighting for survival in the city underneath the humans. "[John] Pirhalla's narration easily differentiates a variety of animal gang leaders, henchmen, and more...He adjusts his pacing precisely...

Immerse yourself in the visionary world of "Cities of Tomorrow," an insightful and thought-provoking eBook that transports you to the cutting edge of urban innovation. As our world becomes increasingly reliant on technology, the concept of smart cities has evolved from a futuristic dream into a tangible reality. This riveting exploration takes you deep into the heart of modern urban living, offering a panoramic view of the technologies, designs, and philosophies shaping the metropolises of the future. Embark on an intellectual journey through the intricacies of smart cities, beginning with ...

This motivational and practical book guides readers through one man's life-saving quest for health and wellness in body, mind, and spirit. Award-winning rapper, producer, and champion of healthy living — Khnum Ibomu, widely known as ‘Stic’ from the revolutionary but gangsta hip-hop duo...

 As New York City's transportation commissioner, Janette Sadik-Khan managed the seemingly impossible and transformed the streets of one of the world's greatest, toughest cities into dynamic spaces safe for pedestrians and bikers. Her approach was dramatic and effective: Simply painting a part of the street to make it into a plaza or bus lane not only made the street safer, but it also lessened congestion and increased foot traffic, which improved the bottom line of businesses.  

A Sweeping History of the Great State of Massachusetts From the Puritan vision of a "city upon a hill" to the gleaming biotech corridors of the twenty-first century, Massachusetts has wielded influence on American life wildly disproportionate to its size. This sweeping history reveals a state of profound contradictions—simultaneously provincial and cosmopolitan, fiercely idealistic yet repeatedly compromising its principles, a beacon of progress that has often betrayed its own values. Daniel Hardy traces four centuries of transformation: the Puritan theocracy that banished dissenters ...

This new South End Press edition makes available the full text of this out-of-print classic - along with a new foreword by Manning Marable, interviews with participants in DRUM, and reflections on political developments over the past three decades by Georgakas and Surkin.

From the eighteenth century to the twenty–first, the surprising history and inspiring contemporary panorama of urban gardening: nurturing health, hope, and community. This manifesto for the next food revolution by acclaimed environmental historian Kate Brown speaks to nature lovers, food...

Our reliance on industrial agriculture has resulted in a food supply riddled with hidden environmental, economic, and health care costs and beset by rising food prices. With only a handful of corporations responsible for the lion’s share of the food on our supermarket shelves, we are incredibly vulnerable to supply chain disruption.

Eve Collins has set in motion a chain of events that could destroy everything she's ever loved. Surrounded by dangerous creatures, dark worlds, and the struggle to become who she was meant to be, Eve must complete her ascension and accept her destiny. War has begun. Losing is not an option. With dangers lurking around each corner and everything against her, will Eve sacrifice her own happiness in order to tip the scale of balance? Which side will rise to power, and which will fall to fate?

History remembers Waterloo, Stalingrad, Normandy — but the world rarely changes where the spotlight shines. It changes in valleys, jungles, ruined cities, and forgotten coastlines. Forgotten Battles That Changed the World takes readers into twenty decisive clashes that reshaped civilizations but never earned a chapter in school textbooks. From the Andean plains of Ayacucho to the burning decks at Tsushima, from the forests of Lexington to the shattered streets of Fallujah and Grozny, these battles expose how empires fall, how revolutions ignite, and how ordinary soldiers alter the fate of...

From the glaciers that carved its harbor to the innovation labs shaping its future, Boston’s story is one of reinvention, resistance, resilience, and reinvention again. This sweeping narrative history traces Boston’s evolution across centuries — not as a dry academic record, but as a living, dramatic journey told through people, power, conflict, ambition, and transformation. Long before colonial settlers arrived, the land was shaped by ice and inhabited by Indigenous peoples who understood its tides and seasons. When English Puritans founded a settlement upon its hills, they imagined ...

The unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) industry is at the forefront of a technological revolution, transforming industries, economies, and societies in ways that were once unimaginable. From precision agriculture and autonomous logistics to urban air mobility and disaster response, UAVs are reshaping how we work, live, and interact with the world around us. Yet, as the industry continues to evolve at a breakneck pace, it presents both unprecedented opportunities and complex challenges that demand a deeper understanding and strategic foresight. This book serves as a comprehensive guide to ...

A Sweeping History of the Great State of New Jersey New Jersey has always been more than a place between New York and Philadelphia. From the Lenape who first inhabited its river valleys to the diverse communities that make it America's most multicultural state, New Jersey has served as a laboratory for the American experiment—pioneering industry, immigration, suburbanization, and environmental protection. The Garden State traces New Jersey's remarkable journey from Revolutionary battlefield to industrial powerhouse, from Ellis Island gateway to suburban frontier. Here are the stories of ...

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 ...

What if the story of one country could unlock the secrets of our shared human journey? From the depths of the Amazon to the heights of political upheaval, Brazil is not just a nation—it’s a mirror. A mirror that reflects colonization and resistance, slavery and survival, empire and reinvention. In The History of Brazil, Eleanor Whitcombe invites you into a sweeping, emotionally resonant exploration of a land where contradictions collide and transformation never stops. ✔ Discover how a Portuguese outpost became the seat of a European empire ✔ Uncover the brutal logic behind the ...

In the vast landscape of transportation innovation, few concepts capture the imagination quite like magnetic levitated trains, or maglev trains. Since their inception, these marvels of engineering have promised to revolutionize the way we move, offering the tantalizing prospect of high-speed travel with minimal friction and noise. As the world grapples with the challenges of congestion, pollution, and the need for efficient, sustainable transportation, the allure of maglev technology only grows stronger. In this book, we embark on a journey through the fascinating realm of magnetic ...

Victorian Poverty Was Not Chaos. It Was Arithmetic. Beyond the myths of Jack the Ripper and Charles Dickens lies the brutal, mechanical reality of the London Underworld. You’ve read the novels. You’ve walked the gaslit streets in your imagination. But what did survival actually cost in the East End? How much did you pay for eight hours of sleep on a stretched rope? How many calories sustained a workhouse inmate? What did it mean to raise a family inside a single, airless room in a rookery? The stories are familiar. The numbers are not. In The Victorian Rookery: The Economic Reality of ...

The revolutions that have taken place around the world during the last 50 years were fundamentally urban revolutions. They were muscular assertions of new classes of city-dwellers intent on ending their marginalization as they struggled to build their new livelihoods, freedoms, and communities in cities. Brugmann here explains what is unique and important about cities and how they grow, the ways global issues are being solved in individual cities, and how real people are living with urban migration, day in and day out.

They didn’t come to rule humanity — they came to save it. When the starship opened the sky, the world expected conquest. What arrived instead was correction — technology without greed, medicine without profit, advancement without oppression. They are not outsiders… They are descendants of the first civilization, returning with everything humanity lost when it abandoned its origin: • disease-free medicine • clean energy beyond fossil dependence • financial systems without exploitation • spirit and science in balance But power never fears violence — it fears replacement of ...

Raised on the deadly streets of New Orleans, James Johnson is displeased and disheartened by the drug game and the sickness it's inflicting on his race. Unexpectedly, James has befriended America's most wanted and deadliest fugitive, Osama Bin Laden. Now he and Osama have joined forces in an effort to eliminate the nation's drug trade.