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From Pulitzer Prize-winning design critic Alexandra Lange, a beguiling look at the waste-not architecture of the 1970s—and the consequences of leaving it behind. In 1977, Jimmy Carter sat by a fire and urged Americans to lower their thermostats, “live thriftily,” and help their neighbors...

The story of the Stuart dynasty is a breathless soap opera played out in just a hundred years in an array of buildings that span Europe from Scotland, via Denmark, Holland and Spain to England. Life in the court of the House of Stuart has been shrouded in mystery: the first half of the century...

This is a book for people who are interested in statues . . . and for people who aren't. It explores those immortalised in marble and bronze - and what the rest of us think about them. As Roger Lytollis travels Britain he encounters a man at Liverpool's Beatles statue convinced that Rod Stewart...

Trace the fragile rise and violent fall of European democracy through the stone walls of Berlin's ultimate monument. Perfect for your morning commute, this contemplative journey transforms a single building into a silent witness of empires collapsing and dictatorships burning. Dive into a...

Experience an epic journey of urban survival and British history as a Roman outpost transforms into a global metropolis. Perfect for your daily commute or an immersive afternoon walk, this dramatic narrative plunges you into centuries of catastrophe, plague, and devastating infernos. Beyond the...

Dive into gripping American history as a mosquito-ridden swamp transforms into the ultimate political seat of power. Perfect for your daily commute, this tense narrative explores the brutal clash between lofty democratic ideals and the messy reality of early urban planning. Whether you are...

Witness 500 years of political intrigue and imperial power inside the walls of Beijing’s most legendary royal compound. Whether you are unwinding on your evening commute or seeking an immersive historical deep dive, this epic journey transports you directly into the ritual heart of the Ming...

Trace the dramatic Russian history of a medieval marvel that survived centuries of war, revolution, and destruction. Whether you are commuting or unwinding with an educational deep dive, this resilient narrative transports you straight to the bustling edge of Red Square. Witness the rise and...

Transform your daily commute with this immersive urban history of a Baltic settlement caught between warring empires. From a fragile Swedish trading post ravaged by disease to a glittering Russian imperial showcase, discover how a contested frontier town forged its own fierce independence...

Uncover the hidden urban infrastructure and social dynamics that silently control your daily commute and city living. From the frustrated passenger waiting for a delayed bus to the pressured zoning planner, these grounded, thought-provoking stories reveal the secret machinery of our...

In elegant and often hilarious prose, Kunstler depicts our nation's evolution from the Pilgrim settlements to the modern auto suburb in all its ghastliness. The Geography of Nowhere tallies up the huge economic, social, and spiritual costs that America is paying for its car-crazed lifestyle. It is also a wake-up call for citizens to reinvent the places where we live and work, to build communities that are once again worthy of our affection. Kunstler proposes that by reviving civic art and civic life, we will rediscover public virtue and a new vision of the common good.

Step onto contested sacred ground and uncover the religious history of Jerusalem's most fiercely debated holy shrine. Whether you are preparing for a spiritual journey or seeking deep-focus learning during your commute, this evocative audio experience transports you to the stone platform of...

Experience a thousand years of Scottish military history and dramatic royal intrigue etched into a single volcanic rock. Whether you are an armchair traveler craving an atmospheric escape or planning a sightseeing trip to Scotland's capital, this gripping narrative brings the past to life. Stand...

Experience the gripping urban history of a capital shattered by disaster and reborn through architectural resilience. Perfect for an engaging daily commute or planning a European getaway, this evocative audio journey maps the rise, fall, and resurrection of Portugal's vibrant center. Wander...

An introduction to the life and work of Rudolf Steiner, a largely undiscovered genius whose work deserves to be far better known. No acquaintance is presupposed, but experienced anthroposophists also stand to gain by listening to it.

This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. Most books about architecture teach you how to see buildings. This book teaches you how to see cities. Below the Surface: Berlin's U2 - Hidden Architecture* is an immersive journey beneath Berlin's streets, revealing an invisible layer of the city that...

Bloomsbury presents The Design of Childhood by Alexandra Lange, read by Rebecca LaChance. From winner of the 2025 Pulitzer Prize in Criticism From building blocks to city blocks, an eye-opening exploration of the ways children's playthings and surroundings affect their development—now...

When murders in the poverty-stricken Liberties are credited to a savage dark beast with the soul of a recently deceased serial killer, Alderman James knows he must take on the case. He sees an all too human hand at work and is determined to win over the people he once let down so badly. With only the duplicitous and deceitful Hellfire Club member, Mr. Edwards, for assistance, James ventures out in the cold, snowy streets in search of the true killer. Can he solve the case and redeem himself once and for all? Or will the fear and anger in the streets finally boil over into chaos?

Transportation planners, engineers, and policymakers in the United States face the monumental task of righting the wrongs of their predecessors while charting the course for the next generation. This task requires empathy while pushing against forces in the industry that are resistant to change. How do you change a system that was never designed to be equitable? How do you change a system that continues to divide communities? In Inclusive Transportation, expert Veronica O. Davis shines a light on the inequitable and often destructive practice of transportation planning and engineering.

From the earliest corrals of the mid-1800s (Union Grounds in Brooklyn was a "saloon in the open air"), to the much mourned parks of the early 1900s (Detroit's Tiger Stadium, Cincinnati's Palace of the Fans), to the stadiums we fill today, Paul Goldberger makes clear the inextricable bond between the American city and America's favorite pastime. In the changing locations and architecture of our ballparks, Goldberger reveals the manifestations of a changing society.