6618 results for 'Meyer, Urban'

The Modern Urban Landscape 1880 to the Present by E. C. Relph explores how cities have evolved over the past century and a half, shaped by technological advancements, design ideologies, and societal...

Concepts of Urban-environmental History brings together key concepts and debates in the field, exploring the relationship between cities and nature. This comprehensive collection surveys major ideas...

Delhi's urban landscape has undergone significant transformations since the 1950s, shaped by technocratic design and subsequent expansions. This book explores the concept of "pirate modernity," an...

Small Arms for Urban Combat: A Review of Modern Handguns and Other Small Arms Systems. The urbanization of warfare has led to the development of precision targeting capabilities that small arms can...

Explore the natural beauty of Glasgow with this unique map.Urban Nature Glasgow Map is a detailed guide to the city's parks, green spaces and waterways. Perfect for walkers, joggers and nature...

Explore the natural beauty of Edinburgh with this unique map.Urban Nature Edinburgh Map is a detailed guide to the city's parks, gardens and green spaces. Created by Urban Good, this map showcases...

Applied Urban Design provides a comprehensive framework for understanding and practicing urban design in a contextually responsive manner. By combining 'why', 'who', and 'how' we design, this book...

The Sanitary City: A Comprehensive History of Urban Environmental Services in America. This book provides a thorough and researched history of sanitary services in urban America, from colonial times...

Unlocking Land Values to Finance Urban Infrastructure provides a practical guide to expanding land-based financing in urban capital budgets. It examines the theory behind various instruments, such as...

Urban Appetites: A Story of New York City's Food Industry in the 19th Century The rise of New York City as a food capital is a fascinating story, marked by rapid growth and transformation. By 1890,...

The Nature of Cities: Ecocriticism and Urban Environments By Michael Bennett and David Warfield Teague University of Arizona Press, 1999 This collection of essays explores the relationship between...

Graphic Design in Urban Environments explores the role of designed graphic objects in shaping urban systems. These elements, often overlooked, contribute significantly to the functioning of cities...

Cities Under Siege: The New Military Urbanism by Stephen Graham explores how urban areas have become battlegrounds in our increasingly complex world. Drawing on original research, Graham examines the...

Batman: Urban Legends Vol. 5 continues the thrilling collection of stories that explore the darker side of Gotham City's heroes and villains. This latest installment brings together a range of...

Hypersexual City: The Provocation of Soft-Core Urbanism by Nicole Kalms explores how women's experiences of space are represented in urban environments. This book examines the complex ways in which...

Urban planning and regeneration are deeply rooted in cultural practices. As China's cities strive to be competitive globally, they're transforming their historic urban fabrics into vibrant places...

Urban Resilience: Building Stronger Cities in the Face of Crisis This book provides a comprehensive account of the theory and practice of urban resilience, examining how planners are increasingly...

Urban Life in Post-Soviet Asia explores the changing nature of urban life in Central Asia since the collapse of the Soviet Union. This ethnographic study examines four cities - Tashkent, Almaty,...

The City in China: New Perspectives on Contemporary UrbanismThis collection of essays gathers reflections from urban China specialists to consider Robert Park's seminal paper "The City" and its...

A broad examination of cities from a Christian perspective, A Spiritual City offers thought-provoking theological and spiritual reflections on city-making. Philip Sheldrake brings together...

Keith Urban's songbook features 11 tracks from his 2009 album, which debuted at number one on the Billboard 200. The collection includes hit singles such as 'Hit the Ground Running', 'Kiss a Girl'...

Sharing the City: A Comprehensive Approach to Urban Community Participation This book presents a wide-ranging analysis of urban community participation in theory and practice. It develops a...

Miami in the Anthropocene: Rising Seas and Urban Resilience By Stephanie Wakefield Miami is a city at the forefront of climate change, where rising sea levels and urbanization are redefining the...

Urban Horizons: London Life - An Existential Fight explores the complexities of urban existence, where individual desires often conflict with the needs of society. This thought-provoking collection...

Voices of Gnosticism brings together 13 leading scholars in a unique collection of interviews that shed new light on this ancient and fascinating movement. From its origins to its impact on early...

The City Speaks: Urban Spaces in Indian Literature by Subashish Bhattacharjee and Goutam Karmakar explores how urban spaces are represented, remembered, and reimagined in Indian literature. This...

Climax City: A Critical Exploration of Urban Growth and Masterplanning This book challenges the idea that cities can be entirely planned on paper, instead arguing that planners should work with chaos...

Urban Ruins: A New Perspective on Meaning and Value in Urban Centers. This monograph explores the role that ruins play in urban centers, examining their significance, historical context, and...

The Politics of Urban Waste: A Study of Recycling and Municipal Waste Management in Three Major Cities. This book examines the complex relationship between waste management and urban politics,...

City Riffs explores how urban design has evolved in response to changing global contexts. Spanning sixteen cities, this book examines diverse approaches to urbanism, from formal and informal growth...

The Production of Alternative Urban Spaces An International Dialogue explores how cities are responding to changing labour markets, affordable housing pressures, and public space politics. This...

The modern city has long been depicted as a place of darkness and crisis. In "Noir Urbanisms: Dystopic Images of the Modern City", Gyan Prakash explores how this vision of urban life has evolved over...

The Girl Who Spoke to the Wind by L. B. Anne is a gripping story of self-discovery and courage. When Sheena's world is turned upside down, she must confront the truth about her family and the...

Lively Cities reconfigures our understanding of urban ecology by exploring the complex relationships between humans and nonhuman entities in cities.Maan Barua examines how animals, from macaques to...

This book examines the impact of neoliberal urban renewal on everyday life in Mumbai's central middle-class neighbourhoods. Through an ethnographic study of chawl redevelopment, it sheds light on the...

Urban Poet is a collection of poems by an enigmatic British poet known only as 'Jedi'. Despite his mysterious nature, his words offer a glimpse into his thoughts on life and the world around him. Ged...

First published in 1980, The Social Life of Small Urban Spaces explores the often-overlooked spaces that make up the fabric of urban life. William H. Whyte's groundbreaking research, which formed the...

Chinese Urban Transformation: A Tale of Six Cities explores the dramatic development of Chinese cities through a comprehensive analysis of social and economic change in six cities. This book unravels...

Urban history is a dynamic and interdisciplinary field of study that explores the complexities of urban life. This accessible introduction by Shane Ewen provides a comprehensive overview of the...

Canopy Cities: Protecting and Expanding Urban ForestsThis comprehensive guide explores the essential role of trees and forests in urban environments, highlighting creative approaches cities worldwide...

Urban Geography: A Critical Introduction by Andrew E. G. Jonas, Eugene McCann, and Mary Thomas provides a comprehensive exploration of contemporary urban geography. This book examines patterns and...

Epidemic Urbanism: Contagious Diseases in Global Cities explores the complex relationships between urban governance, public health, and disease outbreaks throughout history. This comprehensive study...

Squatter Citizen: Life in the Urban Third World by Jorge E. Hardoy and David Satterthwaite is a thought-provoking exploration of life in urban areas of developing countries. This book challenges...

The City as Campus by Sharon Haar explores how universities interact with their urban contexts in Chicago. This study examines how higher education became integrated with ideas of urban growth,...

Mapping Urban Spaces explores the design and character of medium-sized European cities from a range of perspectives. By examining the psychological, sociological, and aesthetic qualities of these...

Cities and Sovereignty: Identity Politics in Urban Spaces By Diane E. Davis and Nora Libertun de Duren The relationship between cities and conflict is complex, with many of the world's most enduring...

This 2018 edition of "The Shared Space" presents a groundbreaking critique of contemporary explanations for urbanization and spatial organization in underdeveloped countries. Milton Santos argues...

Sidewalks in the Kingdom: A New Vision for Urban Ministry and Development. Eric Jacobsen challenges Christians to rethink their approach to urban ministry, encouraging them to gain a deeper...

The MODU Field Guide to Indoor Urbanism is an exploration of the intersection between indoor and outdoor spaces. It considers how interior design responds to urban environments and vice versa, and...

Cities of Power: A Sociological Analysis of Urban Landscapes Göran Therborn's groundbreaking survey explores how urban landscapes have been shaped by national, popular, and global forces. From the...

The Continuing City: Urban Morphology in Western Civilization by James E. Vance Jr. This new edition of a seminal work explores the "morphogenesis" of the city in Western civilization, featuring...

Urban Shaman: A Practical Guide to Applying Ancient Hawaiian Healing ArtThis comprehensive guide offers a unique approach to modern life by embracing the principles of Hawaiian shamanism. By adopting...

Enforcing Order: An Ethnography of Urban Policing by Didier Fassin explores the everyday activities of urban policing in disadvantaged neighborhoods. Over 15 months, Fassin observed police patrols...

A City Is Not a Computer: Other Urban Intelligences challenges our understanding of urban spaces as computational models. By examining the ethical and ontological implications of urban technologies,...

Cities Surround The Countryside: Urban Aesthetics in Postsocialist China by Robin Visser explores how urban environments have shaped emotions and behavior in China over three decades of radical...

Migrants and Militants: Fun and Urban Violence in Pakistan offers a unique perspective on present-day political violence in Pakistan through an ethnographic study of the Muhajir Qaumi Movement. This...

Urban Lawyers: A Comprehensive Analysis of the Urban Bar The legal profession has undergone significant changes in recent decades, with the number of lawyers in large cities doubling and women...

Urban Design, Chaos, and Colonial Power in Zanzibar offers a fresh perspective on colonialism and cities. By examining flawed attempts to impose British rule through urban planning and design,...

Rural and Urban Architecture Between Two Cultures explores how the cultures of town and countryside interact in architecture. This collection of essays, written by an international range of...

For those living and working in urban environments, finding time for magical practice can be a challenge. With constant noise, busy schedules, and domestic responsibilities, it's easy to feel...

Urban planning is more than just applying systematic principles and practical designs. It's an activity that requires imagination, wisdom, and creative problem-solving. This critical introduction...

Urban Food Mapping: A New Approach to Understanding Our Urban Food Systems As cities continue to grow and evolve, it's essential to have a clear understanding of how we feed ourselves as urban...

The Urban Brain: Mental Health in the Vital City By Nikolas Rose and Des Fitzgerald A vitalist approach to understanding how cities shape mental health and illness, exploring the ways that humans...

The Urban Sketching Handbook: People and Motion Tips and Techniques for Drawing on Location by Gabriel Campanario. Drawing people and movement can be a fun and rewarding experience, but it requires...

Urban Outcasts: A Comparative Sociology of Advanced Marginality by Loïc Wacquant explores the complex phenomenon of urban marginality in two distinct contexts. Drawing on extensive field research,...

Urban Biodiversity and Equity: A Justice-Centred Approach to Nature Conservation in Cities This advanced textbook explores the complex relationships between urban ecosystems and human societies,...

The Urban Farmer: A comprehensive guide to intensive food production in small spaces. With 40 million acres of lawns in North America, there is huge potential for would-be farmers to turn their yards...

The Revolutionary City: Urbanization and the Global Transformation of Rebellion by Mark R. Beissinger explores a lesser-known type of revolution that is gaining prominence in the modern era. In this...

Walking in Cities explores how urban mobility reflects and shapes contemporary urban life. Through essays that examine the intersections of walking with sociological dimensions such as gender, race,...

Soundscapes of the Urban Past: Staged Sound as Mediated Cultural Heritage (Sound Studies) This collection of studies explores how cities are represented through sound in historical documents, radio...

New Urban Worlds Inhabiting Dissonant Times by AbdouMaliq Simone and Edgar Pieterse offers a fresh perspective on the challenges facing urban regions in Asia and Africa. As cities continue to grow,...

Batman: Urban Legends Vol. 1 A new chapter in the Batman saga unfolds in this collection of stories from the Batman: Urban Legends anthology series. Two of Gotham City's most complex heroes, Red Hood...

Wild City: A deeply evocative exploration of Britain's urban wildlife reveals the often-overlooked residents living alongside us. Florence Wilkinson invites readers to celebrate the natural world and...

Queer studies have traditionally focused on urban cultures in America. Scott Herring challenges this perspective by exploring how rural queers have responded to this narrow focus.In "Another Country:...

Urban planning and real estate have become increasingly intertwined. In "Capital City", Samuel Stein argues that gentrification is not solely driven by the preferences of affluent newcomers, but...

Earthopolis: A Biography of Our Urban Planet is a sweeping history that explores how cities have shaped human power over the Earth. Spanning six continents and six millennia, this book takes readers...

Rethinking Parking Planning and Urban Design Perspectives by David Mepham offers a fresh perspective on finding balance between parking and access to destinations. A valuable resource for those...

Urban legends have long been shrouded in mystery and intrigue. While some stories are undoubtedly fabrications, others have roots in real events that continue to fascinate and unsettle us. This book...

Against the Commons: A Radical History of Urban Planning This book offers a radical counterhistory of urban planning, exploring how capitalism and spatial politics have evolved to address the...

This comprehensive volume presents professional surveys of all important topics in urban economics. It covers locational analysis, specific urban markets, and government policy issues, bringing...

A Spirit of Revitalization: Urban Pentecostalism in Kenya explores the unique expressions of Christianity that have emerged in Africa, particularly in urban Kenya. This study examines how innovative...

Cities by Design: A Powerful Exploration of Urban Form and Social Life. The design of our cities is a social process that involves everyday users in shaping urban environments. This book examines the...

Cinema and Urban Culture in Shanghai, 1922-1943 by Yingjin Zhang explores the vital role cinema played in shaping Shanghai culture during this period. This volume sheds new light on early Chinese...

Urbanism and Empire in Roman Sicily by Laura Pfuntner offers a comprehensive overview of the history and archaeology of Roman Sicily. This study provides a new empirical foundation for research on...

Sketching Barcelona offers a unique visual diary of everyday life in this vibrant city. Using a mix of drawing, watercolor painting and collage, Lapin captures the essence of urban life, from...

Globalised Minds, Roots in the City explores how urban upper middle classes are shaping contemporary European societies. This book uses empirical evidence from four European cities to examine the...

Building Cities to LAST: A Practical Guide to Sustainable Urbanism presents a comprehensive framework for sustainable urban development. The book outlines four key measures of urban sustainability -...

Queering Urbanism: Insurgent Spaces in the Fight for Justice by Stathis G. Yeros The struggle for justice and equality has long been tied to conflicts over space and access to resources. As...

Urban Outlaw: How I Became an Unlikely Entrepreneur by Breaking All the RulesMagnus Walker's story is one of inspiration and determination. Born in Sheffield, England, he left school with just two O...

The Urban Monk: Eastern Wisdom and Modern Hacks to Stop Time and Find Success, Happiness, and Peace by Pedram Shojai. In today's fast-paced world, it's easy to feel overwhelmed and disconnected from...

Develop your urban drawing skills with this practical guide, featuring 20 step-by-step exercises to help you capture the energy and dynamism of cityscapes.Learn to bring your drawings to life with...

Urban agriculture is a global movement that encourages cultivating, processing and distributing food in cities. As urban structures become increasingly prevalent, exploring this practice can help...

The Urban Sketching Handbook: Understanding Light is a comprehensive guide to capturing the subtleties of light in your artwork. By mastering the techniques outlined in this book, you'll be able to...

Practice hands-on IT skills with Mike Meyers' CompTIA A+ Guide to 802 Managing and Troubleshooting PCs Lab Manual, Fourth Edition. This lab manual is designed for the 2012 release of Exam 220-802,...

Brendan Howlin's guide to Druidry is an accessible introduction to this ancient spiritual practice. Pagan Portals - The Urban Ovate explores the life of an urban ovate, building on the foundations...

The Nail in the Skull and Other Victorian Urban Legends by Simon Young explores the darker side of urban folklore from the Victorian era. This collection of 64 tales delves into the eerie and often...

Urban Design Made by Humans: A Handbook of Design Ideas presents 56 fundamental concepts that underpin the design and interpretation of human settlements. At its core, urban design is about creating...

Fanfare for a City explores the musical life of Paris during the Second Empire (1852-1870), a period marked by significant social change in the French capital. By examining the sonic worlds of...

Contested Markets, Contested Cities: Gentrification and Urban Justice in Retail Spaces by Sara Gonzáles explores the complex transformations taking place in traditional retail spaces. As markets are...

The Permaculture City offers a comprehensive approach to regenerative design for urban, suburban, and town resilience. Toby Hemenway presents a holistic framework for creating sustainable communities...