Urban City

LOYAL Enemies is a gripping urban drama that dives deep into the lives of Kah, Toya, and Big Boi, navigating love, loyalty, and betrayal in the gritty streets of South Jamaica, Queens. As Kah serves time in prison for a crime he didn't commit, his relationships are tested, both inside and outside the prison walls. Toya, the woman he left behind, faces her own struggles, while Big Boi, Kah's fiercely loyal partner, keeps things afloat on the streets. But as old enemies resurface and new threats emerge, Kah must confront his past and fight for a future where loyalty comes at the ultimate ...

The Trader of Chicago by H. Wilhelm Starkweather is a psychological fiction novel set in early 20th century Chicago. It captures the tumultuous world of speculative trading and the intricate dynamics of a wealthy family in the Windy City. Gina Brown, a young woman from a small town in Massachusetts, finds herself thrust into the high-stakes world of Chicago's trading floors and social elite. As she navigates the complexities of love, ambition, and familial duty, Gina's journey becomes a riveting exploration of human psychology and societal pressures. A captivating psychological thriller ...

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 ...

Zinzi has a Sloth on her back, a dirty 419 scam habit and a talent for finding lost things. But when a little old lady turns up dead and the cops confiscate her last paycheque, she's forced to take on her least favourite kind of job - missing persons. Being hired by reclusive music producer Odi Huron to find a pop star should be her ticket out of Zoo City, the festering slum where the criminal underclass and their animal companions reside.

In the year 2008, a Malamute arrives in New York City, followed by a pack of German Shepherds, Dobermans, and Great Danes, all dressed in grand old Prussian style. They become the toast of Manhattan - Monster Dogs. But who, or what, are they really? Outfitted with voice boxes and prosthetic arms, the dogs are the result of an experiment begun years ago in a tiny Canadian village. But their creators did not anticipate that these decadent dogs would be threatened by a strange, incurable illness.

Three years after the Monster Massacre, members of Rebecca’s old wolf pack have begun to go missing without a trace. The world has undergone many changes in the years since monsters came out of the shadows. An anti-monster group known as the Black Hand has started to organize across the United States. In response, pro-monster organizations have been growing in numbers and militancy. Targeted killings of suspected monsters and their allies, monsters spirited away in the dead of night, and the beginnings of pro-monster legislation are all signs of a cosmic shift on the horizon.

In a crumbling apartment block in the Angolan city of Luanda, families work, laugh, scheme, and get by. In the middle of it all is the melancholic Odonato, nostalgic for the country of his youth and searching for his lost son. As his hope drains away and as the city outside his doors changes beyond all recognition, Odonato’s flesh becomes transparent and his body increasingly weightless.

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.

“Spiritual-ish: City Girl Stuck in a Jungle Retreat” is a laugh-out-loud romantic comedy where cynicism meets ceremony, and sarcasm collides with self-discovery. When Talia — a city girl with a designer wardrobe, a ‘perfect’ boyfriend, and zero patience for nonsense — ends up in a South American jungle retreat, the last thing she expects is a shaman-led ayahuasca ceremony, wild spiritual insights… or the reappearance of her long-lost first love. Between sacred rituals, questionable jungle cuisine, and one seriously sexy blast from her past, Talia’s about to find that ...

In the second installment of The Pigeon and The Squirrel series, the dogs come back for more action and Pete and Slo fly their way to safety after receiving some valuable advice from the wise old squirrel Dan Slolo.

**Introducing "Global Cities Unveiled"** Imagine you're standing at the heart of a bustling metropolis —a nexus where culture, economy, and technology converge to create a symphony of urban human experience. Welcome to "Global Cities Unveiled," an enlightening journey through the veins of our planet's most dynamic urban landscapes. As the world becomes increasingly interconnected, our cities stand at the forefront of transformation. Beyond the surface of skylines and sidewalks lies a complex framework that shapes the lives of billions. This essential read delves into the fabric of urban ...

The girls that you grew to love & hate are back and grimier than ever… In this sequel, you will experience a great amount of drama and betrayal as envy tears friendships, families, and relationships apart. Nae Nae – When it comes down to her getting what she wants, she will go for it by any means, even if she has to send a few people to heaven’s gates. Although trying to eliminate Precious was unsuccessful she was still able to turn Shaniya against her, and together they possessed envy towards Precious. Nae Nae is determined to be crowned queen and will do anything it takes to take ...

When twenty-one-year-old Camila brings home her new boyfriend, John, for Christmas, she knows she's walking into a snowstorm of judgment. At forty-five, John is older, established, and everything her father ever wanted for his daughter. But there’s only one problem. He’s her dad’s best friend. While Camila is head over heels, she knows her dad won't see past their age gap and the guy code. As holiday tension mounts, Camila must decide whether love is worth standing up for when it means defying her father. Can Camila and John’s forbidden relationship survive the ultimate test, or ...

In the sunny city of Singapore, the government takes care of everything—even the weird stuff. Benjamin Toh is a middle manager in the Department for Engagement of Unusual Stakeholders (DEUS), and his job is straightforward: keep the supernatural inhabitants of Singapore happy and keep them out of sight. That is, don’t bother the good, normal citizens, and certainly don’t bother the bosses. Sure, he's overworked and understaffed, but usually, people (and senior management) don’t see what they don’t want to see.

In "The Prepared Urbanite: Thriving in the City During Civil Unrests," readers are taken on a transformative journey through the challenges and opportunities of urban living amidst times of turmoil. This essential guide provides practical strategies and valuable insights for navigating metropolitan environments with confidence and resilience. From survival skills to self-sufficiency, readers will discover how to thrive independently in cities, regardless of the circumstances. With a focus on urban preparedness and crisis management, this book equips individuals with the tools they need to ...

American cities are distinct from almost all others in the degree to which freeways and freeway travel dominate urban landscapes. In The Drive for Dollars, Brian D. Taylor, Eric A. Morris, and Jeffrey R. Brown tell the largely misunderstood story of how freeways became the centerpiece of US urban transportation systems, and the crucial, though usually overlooked, role of fiscal politics in bringing freeways about.

A propulsive debut of visionary scale, Make Me a City embroiders fact with fiction to tell the story of Chicago's 19th century, tracing its rise from frontier settlement to industrial colossus.

2016 READERS' FAVORITE BOOK AWARDS FINALIST! 2014 NATIONAL INDIE EXCELLENCE AWARD FINALIST! 2014 KINDLE BOOK REVIEW AWARD SEMI-FINALIST! 2014 BEACH BOOK FESTIVAL HONORABLE MENTION! What would you do if you lived through the apocalypse? The real fight to survive comes after everyone else is gone. A plague of epic proportion sweeps the globe, leaving less than one percent of the world’s population immune. Among the living is Autumn Winters, the teenage daughter of a famous actress. When Autumn’s parents don’t come home and the city is overtaken by a dangerous faction, she goes into ...

In Tokyo—one of the world's largest megacities—a stray cat is wending her way through the back alleys. And, with each detour, she brushes up against the seemingly disparate lives of the city-dwellers, connecting them in unexpected ways. But the city is changing. As it does, it pushes her to the margins where she chances upon a series of apparent strangers—from a homeless man squatting in an abandoned hotel, to a shut-in hermit afraid to leave his house, to a convenience store worker searching for love. The cat orbits Tokyo's denizens, drawing them ever closer.

Jon Steele's electrifying new novel brings together his unforgettable characters from The Watchers in an action-packed romp that easily stands alone, even as it reveals more of the earthly - and cosmic - mysteries of the Angelus trilogy.