city planning

Describes the creation of the World Trade Center; the reception of the twin towers by the architecture world and by New Yorkers; the Center's symbolism of achievement and power; and a day in the life of the Center.

Presents the history of New York City's World Trade Center, examining its relation to twentieth-century economics, politics, and social issues, and discussing the acts of terrorism of which it has been the target.

Examines how living in urban areas can affect a person's happiness, either in a good way or bad. Discusses several different cities from around the world that are doing things differently in their inner cities to help make city living more happy.

Irva, a young recluse, and Alva, her adventurous twin sister, struggle with their opposing natures and difficulty living apart, eventually coping by constructing a miniature version of their fictional European hometown--a model that serves an unforeseen purpose when tragedy strikes.

Rose Bazelet is determined to fight against the destruction of her family home during Emperor Napoleon III's renovation of Paris and while she stakes her claim in the basement she begins to write letters to her dead husband and is forced to come to terms with a secret that has been buried for thirty years.

Describes the creation of the World Trade Center; the reception of the twin towers by the architecture world and by New Yorkers; the Center's symbolism of achievement and power; and a day in the life of the Center.

Examines the history, growth, preservation, and planning of cities and predicts what life will be like in the city of the future.

Traces the history of Paris, France through its famous architecture and art. Includes color maps and illustrations.

Presents the history of Rome from architectural, historical, political, and social perspectives. Examines Rome's daily life in different historical periods as well the influence of power and politics.