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The City Trilogy: Book 2
Hell's Horizon
by Darren Shan
In the City, The Cardinal rules, and Al Jeery is a loyal member of his personal guard. But when Al is pulled from his duties at Party Central to investigate a murder, an unexpected crime scene discovery leads him to question all his loyalties and beliefs.Al is drawn into a terrifying mystery that features a series of corpses, the City's Incan forefathers, the imposing figure of The Cardinal, and the... (more)
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The City Trilogy: Book 1
Procession of the Dead
by Darren Shan
New York Times bestselling YA author Darren Shan makes his adult fiction debut with this first book in a new series set in a darkly imagined world called the City. PROCESSION OF THE DEAD What had I done before coming to the city? I couldn't remember. It sounded crazy but my past was a blank. I could recall every step since alighting from the train, but not a single one before. Young, quick-witted and... (more)
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The City Trilogy: Book 3
City of the Snakes
by Darren Shan
For ten years Capac Raimi has ruled the City. Created by the first Cardinal to continue his legacy, Capac cannot be killed.Then Capac disappears. His trusted lieutenant, Ford Tasso, suspects the mysterious villacs, ancient and powerful Incan priests. To Ford, only one man has the cunning to outwit such adversaries-Al Jeery, who has taken the guise of his father, the terrifying assassin Paucar... (more)
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The Ghost Map
The Story of London's Most Terrifying Epidemic--and How It Changed Science, Cities, and the Modern World
by Steven Johnson
A thrilling historical account of the worst cholera outbreak in Victorian London-and a brilliant exploration of how Dr. John Snow's solution revolutionized the way we think about disease, cities, science, and the modern world. From the dynamic thinker routinely compared to Malcolm Gladwell, E. O. Wilson, and James Gleick, The Ghost Map is a riveting page-turner with a real-life historical hero that... (more)
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Sin in the Second City
Madams, Ministers, Playboys, and the Battle for America's Soul
by Karen Abbott
Step into the perfumed parlors of the Everleigh Club, the most famous brothel in American history–and the catalyst for a culture war that rocked the nation. Operating in Chicago’s notorious Levee district at the dawn of the last century, the Club’s proprietors, two aristocratic sisters named Minna and Ada Everleigh, welcomed moguls and actors, senators and athletes, foreign dignitaries and literary icons, into... (more)
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The City: Book 1
Hell Hath No Fury
by Carol Lynne
Mortals call it Hell, Lucifer calls it The City. It’s a land of good and evil, and Lu is the mayor. He didn’t ask for the job, but someone with some sense needs to keep order, and after going against Archangel Law, Lu knows he must pay the price. Though his crime may have cost him his Heavenly home, when trouble shows up in The City, his brothers send Lu reinforcement in the guise of a good-looking bodyguard... (more)
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The City: Book 2
Ice Water in Hell
by Carol Lynne
When his ex-lover moves to The City, Basileios "Baz" Kostopoulos is torn. He wants and still loves Nick, but hurt over the past holds him back until a nightmare from long ago prompts him to reconcile with his longtime love. For centuries, Baz tried to forget the day he and his lover, Galen, were murdered. He thought he'd done a good job of moving on by meeting and falling in love with Nick, but when his murderer... (more)
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The City: Book 4
Storming Hell's Gate
by Carol Lynne
For millennia, Archangel Michael has performed his duty with pride and unfailing commitment, but when a human begins to creep into his thoughts, Michael puts aside his duty to follow his heart. Storming Hell's Gate to rescue the human, Draco, goes beyond want. It is a need he can't explain, even to himself. What is it about the human that calls to his soul? Archangels were created to be warriors not lovers, but... (more)
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Bartholomew Fair
by Ben Jonson
Bartholomew Fair is a comedy in five acts by Ben Jonson, the last written of his four great comedies. It was first staged on October 31, 1614 at the Hope Theatre by the Lady Elizabeth's Men. Written four years after The Alchemist, five after Epicoene, or the Silent Woman, and nine after Volpone, it is in some respects the most experimental of these plays. The play is set at Bartholomew Fair, which from 1133 to... (more)
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Investing Against the Tide: Lessons from a Life Running Money
by Anthony Bolton
This authoritative and accessible investment classic promises rare insight into what it really takes to run money in a top-performing investment fund. Anthony Bolton, the UK's most successful stock market investor, tells the story of his contrarian approach to managing money. He provides invaluable lessons on the factors that really matter in picking a stock: the need to identify good managers, how to run a... (more)
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Above San Francisco
by Robert Cameron
Join young Cam as he explores San Francisco from Above. His imagination affords him the flight of a lifetime as he takes off from his neighborhood of Painted Ladies and soars high above the Golden Gate Bridge, Coit Tower, the Transamerica Building, the constant and mysterious fog, crooked Lombard Street, the Ferry Building and more! The beloved photographs of Robert Cameron and his hometown of San Francisco... (more)
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Jacobean city comedy: a study of satiric plays by Jonson, Marston and Middleton.
by Brian Gibbons
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Lonely Planet Seattle
by Becky Ohlsen
Outdoor activities such as skiing, boating, kayaking, hiking and cycling are all discussed in this guide to Seattle. There are restaurant and night-life sections, comprehensive coverage of the best places to stay and background cultural information.
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The Devil in the White City
Murder, Magic, and Madness at the Fair That Changed America
by Erik Larson
Bringing Chicago circa 1893 to vivid life, Erik Larson's spellbinding bestseller intertwines the true tale of two men--the brilliant architect behind the legendary 1893 World's Fair, striving to secure America’s place in the world; and the cunning serial killer who used the fair to lure his victims to their death. Combining meticulous research with nail-biting storytelling, Erik Larson has crafted a narrative... (more)
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Lonely Planet San Francisco
by Tom Downs
Shop for boho chic in post-hippie Haight, walk in the path of prisoners on Alcatraz, enjoy a pint of Anchor, then leave your heart in a Mission taqueria. Filled with insider favorites and laced with tales of the city, this smart and sassy guide takes you on a joyride through the streets of San Francisco. POUND THE PAVEMENT - handy cross-referenced color maps and seven detailed tours steer you to the... (more)
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Fodor's upCLOSE Los Angeles, 2nd Edition: The Guide that Gets You to the Heart and Soul of the City (Fodor's upCLOSE)
by Andrew Dean Nystrom
Fodor's upCLOSE Los Angeles 2ed. "Good writing and a sassy attitude." -- Chicago Sun-Times "Takes you places locals love and tourists don't know about." -- American Way magazine "Perfect for finding bargains." -- Shape magazine Designed for people who want to travel well and spend less: With candid reviews and a fresh outlook, Fodor's upCLOSE points the way to authentic experiences that will take you... (more)
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Las Vegas Then and Now (Then & Now Thunder Bay)
by Su Kim Chung
A photographic journey through the history of one of America's most distinctive towns, Las Vegas. Part of the highly successful "Then and Now" series, each spread shows an image of Las Vegas as it was, and how it is currently.
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Renaissance Women Poets (Penguin Classics)
Social convention may have prevented Renaissance women writers from openly taking part in the political and religious debates of their day, but they found varied and innovative ways to intervene. Collecting the work of three great poets-Isabella Whitney, Mary Sidney, and Aemilia Lanyer-this volume repositions women writers of the Renaissance by presenting their poems in the context of their history and culture.... (more)
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The Green Guide New York City, 15th Edition (Special Edition)
The long-standing Michelin Travel Guides are an ideal travel companion for travelers who really want to connect with the world. Get to know the local way of life through detailed background information on the country, people, and culture. Quickly identify the best places to visit using Michelin's star rating system. The best sites are highlighted on the sites map or you can follow a pre-planned driving tour. With... (more)
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The Wise Woman of Hogsdon (Globe Quartos)
by Thomas Heywood
Thomas Heywood's The Wise Woman of Hogsdon was printed in 1638 but written sometime around 1604. With its vivid portrayal of low English life, replete with gamblers, procuresses, and libertines, The Wise Woman of Hogsdon is a rich text for any student of Stuart drama and the world of early seventeenth-century London. This is the only single-play edition of the work available in paperback.

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