Review:Fantastic book for those interested in urban management and just beginning to understand the basics of the field. Speck outlines beautifully while keeping details that prove beneficial to maintaing interest in the novel. Read more

Review:Especially it occurs to you the spots in the books where you are familiar with. When reading the book, you are always reviewing how we can make the city, make our surrounding area better. A simple idea, e.g. a new restaurant, a new parking lot or a new park, might not be sufficient to boost local economy and vitality. Read more

Review:Many years ago a power-hungry man, with the biggest ego ever seen in recent times, decided to build a freeway (the Brooklyn/Queens Expressway) right THROUGH my neighborhood. This was done to many dozens of other little enclaves all over New York City. He ruthlessly ordered many people to move-out so that his highways could be built and he destroyed many communities by spliting ethnic enclaves right in two. He also had the audacity to build his highways all along the waterfront just because of h... Read more

Review:Especially it occurs to you the spots in the books where you are familiar with. When reading the book, you are always reviewing how we can make the city, make our surrounding area better. A simple idea, e.g. a new restaurant, a new parking lot or a new park, might not be sufficient to boost local economy and vitality. Read more

Review:This is an amazing true story that although difficult to continue at times is so worth it in the end. Some people have so much inner strength that somehow they emerge victorius in life even though they have been to the depths of existence. Read more

Review:Wow! I can not imagine how these young men go though this. They are truly inspiring. Couch's detailed descriptions allow you join these warriors in the making on their journey that forges our elite warriors; the navy seals. Read more

Review:It showed how far we have gone away from contact with the enemy to win the war like in WW2. To many lawyers making up rules of engagement and prosecuting for violation that would have got a medal instead of court marshalled. Read more

Review:This is a well-written book about selection and training of US Army special forces. I really enjoyed experiencing selection, qualification and particularly Robin Sage through the writer's words. I highly recommend to anyone and also for prospective SF warriors! Read more

Review:This book already has lots of reviews that give a good overview. Because of that, I decided to list the subheadings in the chapters to offer you a look at some of the topics without getting overly wordy.

PART 1: Coming to Climate
CH 1: Going After Goliath
CH 2: PlaNYC
PART 2: What It Is and Why It Matters
CH 3: The Science – What’s climate change, anyway?; How 12,000 years of stable climate made civilization possible; The jazz ensemble of pollutants that threatens the climate... Read more

Review:This is one of the most comprehensive books about how the economy affects our environment I've ever read, as well as very clearly written, with stories about individuals, corporations, governments and movements. Very easy to read, full of information. Read more