Urban/City

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When Henry Ford and Thomas Edison proposed to transform one of the country’s poorest regions into a dream…

In This City is Killing Me, social worker and therapist Jonathan Foiles delves into how community trauma in Chicago is…

Fruit trees don't just grow in orchards. All over the world, fruit often grows in heavily urban areas, but the trees can…

Skinny jeans? Yep. Rocking thrift-store threads? You bet. Sporting non-essential glasses for that extra flair?…

An award-winning tribute to our connection to the natural world that surrounds us, even in urban environments.…

This book contains many cityscapes to then cut out and appreciate when they glow in the dark. It features including New…

Are you a sucker for politically and economically complex situations? What about compelling battles for equality? If you…

P-22, the famed “Hollywood Cougar,” was born in a national park near Los Angeles, California. When it was time for…

Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind and Homo Deus: A Brief History of Tomorrow, are now available in an exclusive…

This is a guidebook that offers thirty backroad drives and excursions to discover the hidden gems of Texas, often…

Ever pondered what it may have been like to work and live in Egypt?  They were the most powerful kingdom in antiquity.…

This is a celebration of the lifestyles driven and led by pedal power, illustrations of them by New York Times comic…

This book traces a history of a place that dates back over 500 years, looking at the first Jewish ghetto to the present…

This installment in the Zendoodle series features coloring pages of kittens doing things in cities. From different…

Henry Alford set out to write this work, appalled by what he perceived to be an anomic society, lacking in norms, in his…

This book explores a side of London that enthralls many — and that escapes the view of many more. Beyond the side of…

This illustrated walking guide shines a spotlight on the stunning trees in Seattle's neighborhoods. Want to know where…

Starting with Boorman's 1974 cult science fiction film Zardoz, Anthony Galluzo's wide-ranging book explores a certain…

Designed to support medical practitioners who wish to incorporate the Japanese tradition of Shinrin-Yoku (forest…

Drawing on the events during and following Hurricane Harvey, this moving examination of the Houston community observes…

This rhyming picture book celebrates community and outdoor play. It follows children through their vibrant neighborhood,…

This picture book features a young girl named Nari, who dreams of a quiet place to call her own. She discovers endless…

This updated version has new drawings and full-color illustrations, providing a deeper understanding of the buildings.…

A new perspective on Los Angeles, revealing it as a modern city-state. The city is not just a great city, but a…

New York City’s Department of Sanitation, responsible for managing the city’s garbage, is the focus of…

Street art isn't just something you walk by—it's a whole medium that gets you feeling and thinking. Featuring…

This encyclopedia is a comprehensive exploration of the African continent's rich history and diversity. Divided into…

This explores the life and work of the designer of Central Park and the landscape of the United States Capitol building.…