books about: cities     books:       The Power Broker: Robert Moses and the Fall of New York107 reviews Robert A. Caro Vintage, 1975 Damning, erudite and compelling Robert Caro's biography reads like an extraordinary work of investigative journalism - damning, erudite and compelling - that surely would have been appreciated by Robert Moses had he not been the subject. It is a fascinating study of the evolution of government in New York City and Robert Moses' ability to shape laws as the "best bill drafter in Albany" and to seize upon prevailing trends and ...             The Lost Boy: Foster Child's Search For the Love of a Family (Sequel to A Child Called It)449 reviews David J. Pelzer Omaha Press Publishing Company, Incorporated, 1994 The Lost Boy This is a story about a young boy who gets abused and treated unfairly. He doesn't have any clothes besides the ones he caries in a brown paper bag. He runs away from the world he hates. He has no home to go to, then he finds hope. To find out more information about this book find it and venture into it. In my opinion this book was excellent and amazing.Why? Because it made me cry on ...             The Child Called It81 reviews David J. Pelzer Omaha Pr Pub Co, 1993 a truley touching story. The story a child called "it" it shows us the life of a boy longing to be loved. he is abused by his alcoholic mother. his father is torn between the two but chooses not to tell anyone. all his younger syblings are treated with love and care. he is trying to survive in his mothers 'hell'. i recommend this book to teens and young adults it will open your eyes to smoething you might have been ...             White Lines110 reviews Tracy Brown St. Martin's Griffin, 2007 Loved this Book!!! This book was very well written. I love the story! I could relate to all the characters. As thick as the book was, I still was able to finish it in only a few days. Nice job Ms.Brown!! :)             All-Of-A-Kind Family91 reviews Sydney Taylor Follett, 1977 The Author's Daughter All-of-a-Kind Family was a turning point in the history of Judaic children's literature - the first mainstream book with Jewish characters! In memory of author Sydney Taylor, the Association of Jewish Libraries gives out the Sydney Taylor Book Award each year to the best in Judaic children's literature. See lists of winners at www.sydneytaylorbookaward.org. Also, you can hear an interview with ...             Mara, Daughter of the Nile155 reviews Eloise Jarvis McGraw Topeka Bindery, 1999 Great Book!! I first read this book when I was eleven years old, and have loved it ever since. I cannot even count the number of times I have re-read it. It is excellently written with a deep plot, well-made characters, and an amazingly believable feel of the world of Ancient Egypt. Even if you are not a fan of ancient Egyptian books, you will soon become interested in the characters and before you know it, ...             Amazing Gracie: A Dog's Tale96 reviews Dan Dye, Mark Beckloff Workman Publishing Company, 2003 dog stories This is another wonderful story told with a lot of love. Right up there with Marley and Me and Merle's Door. You can read this more than once. I just wish the book was longer because there were so many great tales of this dog and her owners. They really loved their dog.             Nausicaa of the Valley of Wind (Vol 7)110 reviews VIZ Media LLC, 1997 not comic, this is art. I am surprised that USA people watch this comic series in addition to the same title movie. As you know, Naushika's story don't finish to the movie. The truth story start from reading this comic. Even if Japanase read them, the story is a little difficult, but there are more wondeful things than the minus point. For instance, the drawing ways. Generally comic(Japanese MANGA) is simple drawing. ...             Out to Canaan (The Mitford Years, Book 4)97 reviews Jan Karon Viking, 1997 Out of Cannan Item sold - exactly as stated online - item was delivered very fast and in perfect condition.             A Pattern Language: Towns, Buildings, Construction (Center for Environmental Structure Series)76 reviews Christopher Alexander Oxford University Press, USA, 1977 Not just for architects - good for software engineers too This book talks specifically about what works and doesn't work when building cities and towns and how to take the human element into consideration when doing so. However, I found its conclusions and most of its patterns applicable to software engineering. There are good books on software design patterns such as "Head First Design Patterns", and there are some good books on user interface design ...             The Wheels on the Bus71 reviews Dutton Juvenile, 1990 Excellent pop-up book version of the song We first saw this book in a kindermusik class this previous winter, and my two-year-old son seemed to enjoy when it was read aloud. We decided to order the book to help our son get into the habit of bedtime stories. Now this is his number one favorite book to have read at bedtime. Our son loves being able to interact with the lyrics as we sing. The book is very durable and has held up well to a ...             Death and Life of Great American Cities (Peregrine Books)64 reviews Jane Jacobs Viking Pr, 1984 Great read I bought this book as a required reading for school. It was very easy to read and covered many interesting topics. I would recommend this book to anyone that is interested in learning more about the urban environment.             Hood Rich69 reviews Crystal Perkins-stell Crystell Publications, 2005 Reflecting...... Wow the book had me speechless, it did start a little slow but when it starting going I could not put it down. This told a tale of a young man nicknamed Prince cause that was his last name and he had some kingpins in the family that he looked up to. He was young and ready to live the fast life too soon and with that being said he ended up going to jail for fifteen years at the tender age of ...             Hell in a Handbasket54 reviews Tom Tomorrow Tarcher, 2006 It's funny; sadly, it's also too true Let's face it: outside of wealthy oilmen and Halliburton stockholders, there haven't been that many people who've benefited from the Bush years (which, as of this writing, continues to be at its nadir of popularity). Of course, one other group that has benefited are political cartoonists, who should be grateful to Bush and company for providing so much material. There are few better at working ...             The Little House58 reviews Virginia Lee Burton Houghton Mifflin, 1978 Sweet remiscence of small-town America This was one of my favorites as kid. Then, sadly, I forgot about it until stumbling across it in the school library. It is once again one of my favorites. Cynics might roll their eyes at this tribute to good ol' days gone by, but I personally appreciate the nostalgia and the house with its subtle face parts is adorable. You feel so bad for the cute little house! It is also an observation at the ...             The Long Road Home: A Story of War and Family (Unabridged)66 reviews Martha Raddatz audible.com This should be read by everyone I have just finnished reading The Long Road Home and must commend Martha Raddatz on her brilliant book. I have been a friend of the Weibleys(Trysha)for years and decided that it was past due for me to read. It was not political or opinionated in any way, it was factual and desctiptive like nothing I have ever read.Since There is one part of this book where Seth gets out to clean a ...             The Imitation of Christ. A Modern Version Based on the English Translation Made By Richard Whitford Around ...70 reviews Thomas a Kempis Doubleday & Company, Inc., Garden City, New York, 1976 Miracle This is not a review of the book per se (just got it, have not read it yet), but thought I needed to share this. Book arrived with another book (a textbook) in the usual Amazon box, each laying side by side. It was left out in the rain for most of the day by the local carrier until I brought it inside. The entire box was soaked and ruined, tape fallen off and box literally gaping open, all of ...             Lost City of Faar (Pendragon (Turtleback))53 reviews D. J. Machale Topeka Bindery, 2003 Lost in the book This second book is a real charmer. With a little bit of everything, D.J. Machale reaches inside the readers emotionaly. He makes fantasies come to life inside these wondrous pages.             Dreams in the Golden Country: The Diary of Zipporah Feldman, a Jewish Immigrant Girl, New York City, 1903 ...63 reviews Kathryn Lasky Scholastic Inc., 1998 Gabby Have you ever wondered how long and painful a trip across the Atlantic, would be? Leaving your home, your customs, your whole life, all left in the waves. In the book, Dreams in a Golden Country by Kathryn Lasky, a girl named Zipporah Feldman, mostly known as Zippy struggles to adjust to the American way of life. Zippy would not even have had to come to America, but in her small town in Russia ...             Manchild in the Promised Land56 reviews Kenneth T. Brown Scribner, 1990 Manchild In the Promised Land I was able to find this book relatively easy, based on a few keywords. 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