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In this no-holds-barred treatise, Donald Shoup argues that free parking has contributed to auto dependence, rapid urban sprawl, extravagant energy use, and a host of other problems. Planners mandate free parking to alleviate congestion but end up distorting transportation choices, debasing urban design, damaging the economy, and degrading the environment. Ubiquitous free parking helps explain why our cities sprawl on a scale fit more for cars than for people. But it doesn't have to be this way.

A follow-up to Andrea Wulf's award-winning and critically acclaimed history of British gardening, this is the story of how George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, John Adams and James Madison's passion for nature, plants, agriculture and gardens shaped the birth of America. Through a series of...

One of the great, but often unmentioned, causes of both happiness and misery is the quality of our environment: the kind of walls, chairs, buildings, and streets we’re surrounded by. And yet a concern for architecture and design is too often described as frivolous, even self-indulgent. The Architecture of Happiness starts from the idea that where we are heavily influences who we can be - and argues that it is architecture’s task to stand as an eloquent reminder of our full potential.

On the 100th anniversary of the Russian Revolution, the epic story of an enormous apartment building where Communist true believers lived before their destruction. The House of Government is unlike any other book about the Russian Revolution and the Soviet experiment.

From New York magazine’s architecture critic, a walking and reading guide to New York City—a historical, cultural, architectural, and personal approach to seven neighborhoods throughout Manhattan, Brooklyn, and the Bronx, including six essays that help us understand the evolution of the city...

In his brilliant and excitingly ambitious new book, Neil Oliver takes us on a whistlestop tour around the world and through a million years to give us a unique and invaluable grasp of how human history pieces together. From the east to the west, north to south, these 100 moments act like stepping stones allowing us to make sense of how these pivotal events have shaped the world we know today. Including many moments listeners will expect, there are also surprises, and with them, some remarkable, unforgettable stories that give a whole new insight on our past.

'I loved this book. What a joy to read a craftsman so clearly in love with his craft' SIMON JENKINS 'A wonderful read' DOUGALD O'REILLY 'Literary prize juries need look no further for a worthy winner' MAX HASTINGS 'In a world of AI, steel and concrete, books like this have never felt more...

The story of the Stuart dynasty is a breathless soap opera played out in just a hundred years in an array of buildings that span Europe from Scotland, via Denmark, Holland and Spain to England. Life in the court of the House of Stuart has been shrouded in mystery: the first half of the century...

Lo—TEK: Design by Radical Indigenism by Julia Watson invites listeners on a transformative journey through ancestral innovation and Indigenous ingenuity. Challenging the dominance of high-tech solutions to contemporary environmental crises, Watson reveals how Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK) offers sustainable, resilient, and regenerative design strategies rooted in symbiosis with nature.

'It may be the funniest thing ever committed to sound' DAVID BADDIEL 'The audiobook is an absolute dream' RICHARD OSMAN 'Not only has Alan Partridge created an entirely new storytelling structure, it's very funny indeed' JON RONSON 'Partridge... has become the man our time deserves. Aha!' THE...

Clea Shearer and Joanna Teplin are back again to bring both function and beauty to your everyday life. In The Home Edit Life they show you how to contain the chaos when it comes to absolutely everything: your work, travel, kids, pets and more. Because the truth is, you don't have to live like a minimalist to feel happy and calm. The Home Edit mentality is all about embracing your life, whether you're a busy mum, a jetsetter - or both! 

Un viaggio storico immersivo svela il più imponente mandala di pietra del buddhismo antico, strappato all'oblio. Attraverso atmosfere mistiche e narrazioni evocative, l'ascolto ti trasporta nell'esotica isola di Giava dell'VIII secolo. È l'evasione perfetta per chi cerca un'esplorazione...

Explore a ascensão e o misterioso abandono do maior templo budista do mundo em uma jornada histórica de tirar o fôlego. Transforme seu trajeto diário em uma expedição imersiva pelas antigas florestas indonésias. Sinta a magnitude de um império erguendo montanhas de pedra, onde arte...

Separa la cruda historia medieval de la ficción vampírica explorando la fortaleza más enigmática de los Cárpatos. Si buscas un viaje sonoro inmersivo que desafíe tus conocimientos, este riguroso recorrido te revelará los secretos estratégicos de la frontera más convulsa de Europa del...

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Uncover the sweeping history and breathtaking temple architecture of South India in this immersive cultural deep dive. Perfect for a mindful commute or armchair travel, this evocative audio experience transports you directly to the ancient banks of the Vaigai River. Feel the pulse of a sprawling...

Uncover the hidden urban infrastructure and social dynamics that silently control your daily commute and city living. From the frustrated passenger waiting for a delayed bus to the pressured zoning planner, these grounded, thought-provoking stories reveal the secret machinery of our...

Trace a windswept Viking outpost's transformation into a sustainable modern capital in this immersive European history. Perfect for your daily commute or as travel preparation, this atmospheric journey reveals how a harsh coastal landscape became a strategic Baltic powerhouse. Walk alongside...

Uncover the awe-inspiring architectural history and vibrant mythology of South India's most sacred temple city. Perfect for your daily commute, this immersive historical journey transports you to the banks of the Vaigai River, where stone foundations evolved into the beating heart of Madurai...

Journey into awe-inspiring ancient history and discover the lost architectural marvel that ruled the Mediterranean seas. Perfect for an immersive commute or an evening of deep-focus learning, this atmospheric narrative resurrects the great beacon of the Ptolemaic kings. Stand on the starlit...