If Cars Could Walk

If Cars Could Walk
Author: Ger Duijzings
Publisher: Berghahn Books
Total Pages: 264
Release: 2023-07-14
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 1805390325

In the last twenty-five years, the explosive rise of car mobility has transformed street life in postsocialist cities. Whereas previously the social fabric of these cities ran on socialist modes of mobility, they are now overtaken by a culture of privately owned cars. If Cars Could Walk uses ethnographic cases studies documenting these changes in terms of street interaction, vehicles used, and the parameters of speed, maneuverability, and cultural and symbolic values. The altered reality of people’s movements, replacing public transport, bicycles and other former ‘socialist’ modes of mobility with privatized mobility reflect an evolving political and cultural imagination, which in turn shapes their current political reality.

Learning to Walk in the Dark

Learning to Walk in the Dark
Author: Barbara Brown Taylor
Publisher: Canterbury Press
Total Pages: 208
Release: 2014-06-30
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1848256175

In this long awaited follow-up to the best-selling An Altar in the World, Barbara Brown Taylor explores ‘the treasures of darkness’ that the Bible speaks about. What can we learn about the ways of God when we cannot see the way ahead, are lost, alone, frightened, not in control or when the world around us seems to have descended into darkness?

Strong Towns

Strong Towns
Author: Charles L. Marohn, Jr.
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 262
Release: 2019-10-01
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1119564816

A new way forward for sustainable quality of life in cities of all sizes Strong Towns: A Bottom-Up Revolution to Build American Prosperity is a book of forward-thinking ideas that breaks with modern wisdom to present a new vision of urban development in the United States. Presenting the foundational ideas of the Strong Towns movement he co-founded, Charles Marohn explains why cities of all sizes continue to struggle to meet their basic needs, and reveals the new paradigm that can solve this longstanding problem. Inside, you’ll learn why inducing growth and development has been the conventional response to urban financial struggles—and why it just doesn’t work. New development and high-risk investing don’t generate enough wealth to support itself, and cities continue to struggle. Read this book to find out how cities large and small can focus on bottom-up investments to minimize risk and maximize their ability to strengthen the community financially and improve citizens’ quality of life. Develop in-depth knowledge of the underlying logic behind the “traditional” search for never-ending urban growth Learn practical solutions for ameliorating financial struggles through low-risk investment and a grassroots focus Gain insights and tools that can stop the vicious cycle of budget shortfalls and unexpected downturns Become a part of the Strong Towns revolution by shifting the focus away from top-down growth toward rebuilding American prosperity Strong Towns acknowledges that there is a problem with the American approach to growth and shows community leaders a new way forward. The Strong Towns response is a revolution in how we assemble the places we live.

If These Cars Could Talk

If These Cars Could Talk
Author: Leon 'Scrap' Gray
Publisher: Lulu.com
Total Pages: 144
Release: 2011-12-21
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 1105376982

Growing up during the Civil Rights era in the San Francisco Bay Area provides a backdrop of relationship adversity for a young African American boy.This story tells how he overcame obstacles as a young boy and teen during a controversial time in American History.It's a touching story about the purchase of his first car and much more.The prologue also contains a compelling story of friendship and a short historical reference of life growing up in the late 1960's and early 1970's in the liberal West.Family, Friendship and Acquaintance relationships are shared with humor and realism from the author's voice as he recalls life lessons learned during in his early life experience.Every car he has ever owned could tell a story about life, this is the first.

Barron's SAT

Barron's SAT
Author: Sharon Weiner Green
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 2528
Release: 2017-08-07
Genre: Study Aids
ISBN: 1438065078

Barron’s SAT with Online Tests is completely revised and reflects all question types that appear on the current SAT. Step-by-step subject review helps students master the content, and full-length practice tests help students prepare to face the actual SAT. This edition includes: Six full-length practice tests: Four in the book and two online, with all questions answered and explained A diagnostic test in the book to help pinpoint strengths and weaknesses Detailed subject review for all sections of the test, plus instructions on writing the essay An overview of the test, including explanation of the scoring method Test-taking tactics for the SAT as a whole, along with section-specific tips Online practice tests and vocabulary: In addition to online practice tests, students get access to Barron's online SAT Vocabulary Master Word List flashcards for on-the-go review.