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True tale of the 1893 World's Fair.
Focus on serial killer Henry H. Holmes.
Architect Daniel Hudson Burnham’s monumental achievements.
Contrast between beauty and horror at the fair.
Real-life historical characters enhance the narrative.
Engaging storytelling by Erik Larson.
A chilling exploration of ambition and madness.
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Longlisted for the National Book Award.
Vivid account of crack cocaine era.
Explores community resilience amid addiction crisis.
Examines impact on Black communities and justice.
Features stories of four compelling individuals.
Reevaluates misunderstood narratives of the epidemic.
Calls for resources for historically violated communities.
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Pulitzer Prize-winning biography of Robert Moses.
Explores the rise and fall of political power.
Insights into twentieth-century New York's development.
Reveals Moses’s influence on city construction.
Details his controversial political maneuvers and strategies.
Describes his legacy of urban planning and sprawl.
Highlights the dynamics of power and governance.
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New York Times Bestseller
Winner of the Pulitzer Prize
Explores poverty through eight Milwaukee families
Transforms understanding of economic exploitation
Offers insights on solving housing crises
Acclaimed by critics and readers alike
Highlights the importance of home stability
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Exposes California's political elites and their failures.
Investigates corruption and collusion in state governance.
Details homelessness crisis and rising crime rates.
Uncovers ties to drug-related deaths and trafficking.
Warns of California's impact on national politics.
Reveals hidden truths ignored by mainstream media.
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Explores the working homeless crisis in America.
Features stories of five Atlanta families' struggles.
Reveals shocking rise of working homeless individuals.
Highlights housing affordability and tenant rights issues.
Calls housing a fundamental human right.
Combines intimate portraits with urgent social commentary.
Raises awareness of hidden homelessness in cities.
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New York Times Bestseller
Winner of the Pulitzer Prize
Follows eight families facing eviction
Transforms understanding of poverty and exploitation
Acclaimed by critics and readers alike
Offers fresh solutions to housing issues
Highlights the importance of home
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Monumental work on urban planning and vitality.
Compassionate and detailed analysis of city life.
Indicts short-sightedness in urban development practices.
Discusses safety, neighborhoods, and city functions.
Explores the impact of diversity in communities.
Influential since its 1961 first publication.
Essential reading for urban planners and enthusiasts.
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Investigates California's political transformation impact.
Highlights failures of progressive leadership in California.
Exposes key figures driving these political failures.
Discusses homelessness and crime crises in California.
Offers recommendations for restoring American ideals.
Reveals stories hidden by mainstream media.
Examines the future of the Californian Dream.
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Classic Tom Wolfe's insightful social commentary.
Explores class, status, and cultural contradictions.
Coined 'radical chic' in 1970's elite circles.
Documents Bernstein's party for the Black Panthers.
Examines Black rage versus White guilt dynamics.
Reveals corruption in anti-poverty programs.
Highlights systemic failures affecting impoverished communities.
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Explores 6,000 years of urban history.
Connects ancient cities to modern urban life.
Incorporates archaeology, history, and contemporary insights.
Highlights unique aspects of city life.
Discusses the rise of networked infrastructure.
Examines entrepreneurial middle class development.
Reveals cultural consumption and urban challenges.
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Explores land ownership's impact on society.
Written by bestselling author Simon Winchester.
Examines historical significance of land globally.
Discusses acquisition, stewardship, and conflict over land.
Considers future implications of land ownership.
Engaging narrative with rich historical insights.
Essential read for understanding property dynamics.
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A groundbreaking exploration of working homelessness in America.
Reveals untold stories of five Atlanta families.
Highlights rising rents and stagnant wages as causes.
Describes the human cost of housing insecurity.
Calls for housing as a fundamental human right.
Intimate portraits bring urgency to this crisis.
Challenges perceptions of homelessness in thriving cities.
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Winner of the National Book Award
Explores life in Mumbai's underprivileged communities
Based on years of investigative reporting
Highlights resilience in desperate circumstances
Offers insight into social injustice and inequality
Acclaimed by major publications and critics
Engaging narrative with vivid character portrayals
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PULITZER PRIZE WINNING biography of Robert Moses.
Explores Moses' immense power in New York.
Reveals political dynamics of City Halls and Statehouses.
A vivid portrait of an extraordinary visionary.
Examines Moses' dual legacy of progress and destruction.
Highlights his influence over decades of urban development.
Critically acclaimed as a modern American classic.
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Exposes rise of working homeless in America.
Features five families in Atlanta's gentrifying neighborhoods.
Highlights struggles of full-time workers facing homelessness.
Addresses skyrocketing rents and low wages issues.
Reveals human cost of America's housing crisis.
Calls for housing as a fundamental human right.
Intimate portraits of hidden homeless families shared.
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Edgar Award-winning true crime story.
Explores the life of John Orr, fire captain.
Details the hunt for the Pillow Pyro.
Captivating narrative of ambition and obsession.
Millions in property damage and four deaths.
Meticulous research and compelling case studies.
Written by bestselling author Joseph Wambaugh.
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Insight into NYPD's crime-fighting strategies.
Explores New York City's 1990s crime drop.
Interviews with police officers and civic leaders.
Historical perspective on NYC's crime and policing.
Details leadership changes in the NYPD.
Shows community unification against crime issues.
Highlights the journey to safer urban living.
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Explores regional variations in U.S. homelessness rates.
Focuses on metropolitan areas, not individual experiences.
Challenges conventional beliefs about homelessness causes.
Analyzes factors like mental illness and drug use.
Highlights importance of housing market conditions.
Provides actionable policy solutions for diverse regions.
Utilizes rich data and accessible statistical analysis.
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Pulitzer Prize-winning author Katherine Boo's masterpiece.
Explores resilience in Mumbai's underprivileged communities.
New York Times bestseller with critical acclaim.
Insights into hope amid poverty and injustice.
Captivating narrative based on real-life stories.
Winner of multiple prestigious literary awards.
A compelling read about social change and humanity.
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Insightful stories from a firefighter's perspective.
Captures life in a struggling urban neighborhood.
Explores camaraderie among brave firefighting colleagues.
Highlights challenges faced by fire department personnel.
Engaging narrative filled with real-life experiences.
Reflects on the duality of heroism and hardship.
Offers a unique view of community resilience.
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National bestseller revealing urban poverty challenges.
Powerful true story of two resilient boys.
Set in Chicago's Henry Horner Homes.
Acclaimed journalist Alex Kotlowitz's insightful perspective.
Highlights heroism amid crime and neglect.
Essential reading on social issues and survival.
Winner of the Helen Bernstein Book Award.
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Tenth Anniversary Edition with extensive updates.
Winner of the Green Prize for Sustainable Literature.
Over 100 new pages of insightful content.
Focus on walkability for thriving urban communities.
Addresses current issues like COVID and housing equity.
Written by renowned urban planner Jeff Speck.
Practical vision for revitalizing American cities.
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Author: David Simon, creator of HBO's The Wire.
True crime account of Baltimore's homicide investigations.
Exclusive access to the city's homicide unit.
Follows a year filled with brutal murders.
Features compelling characters and real-life stories.
Includes new introduction, afterword, and photographs.
A gripping narrative about justice in a deadly world.
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Acclaimed bestseller exploring poverty in America.
Winner of the Pulitzer Prize for Nonfiction.
Follows eight families struggling with eviction.
Transforms understanding of economic exploitation.
Offers fresh solutions to housing crises.
Unforgettable scenes of hope and resilience.
Recognized by multiple prestigious literary awards.
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An in-depth exploration of urban gentrification.
Reveals impacts on families and communities.
Examines systemic forces driving housing inequality.
Insights from cities like New Orleans and Detroit.
Addresses America’s crises of race and inequality.
Empowers readers to reclaim their urban spaces.
A hard-hitting exposé on housing policies.
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Explores homelessness as a housing market issue.
Analyzes regional variations in U.S. homelessness rates.
Challenges common beliefs about homelessness causes.
Utilizes accessible statistical analysis for clarity.
Offers policy solutions tailored to regional contexts.
Provides rich data supporting structural explanations.
Shifts focus from individuals to metropolitan factors.
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Award-winning exploration of black women's histories.
Revolutionary examination of intimate life in urban settings.
Challenges conventional notions of respectability and kinship.
Highlights radical aspirations and desires of marginalized women.
Richly researched and beautifully written narrative.
Reveals transformative cultural movements of the 20th century.
Combines history with literary imagination for profound insights.
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Over 500 vibrant, full-color photos.
Features intimate stories of New Yorkers.
Based on five years of innovative storytelling.
Photographer Brandon Stanton captures diverse experiences.
Stories range from whimsical to heartbreaking.
Global following of over 30 million fans.
Compelling portrait of life in New York City.
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NATIONAL BESTSELLER and critically acclaimed book.
Explores social infrastructure's role in community healing.
Addresses deep societal divisions and polarization issues.
Offers a blueprint for bridging divides effectively.
Combines research with global examples and case studies.
Advocates for investment in shared community spaces.
Insightful and uplifting read for civic engagement.
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