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Download or read book Emerald City written by Jennifer Egan and published by Anchor. This book was released on 2010-09-29 with total page 203 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A collection of masterful stories from the bestselling, award-winning author of A Visit from the Goon Squad: “Boldly modulated tales of displacement and blazing moments of truth.... Riveting, vaguely Hitchcockian.... Piercingly tender.... Outstanding" (The New York Times Book Review). These elegant and poignant stories—Egan's first collection—deal with loneliness and longing, regret and desire. Egan’s characters—models and housewives, bankers and schoolgirls—are united by their search for something outside their own realm of experience. They set out from locations as exotic as China and Bora Bora, as cosmopolitan as downtown Manhattan, or as familiar as suburban Illinois to seek their own transformations. The stories in Emerald City are seamless evocations of self-discovery.
Book Synopsis Emerald City by : Matthew W. Klingle
Download or read book Emerald City written by Matthew W. Klingle and published by Yale University Press. This book was released on 2008-10-01 with total page 380 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "At the foot of the snow-capped Cascade Mountains on the forested shores of Puget Sound, Seattle is set in a location of spectacular natural beauty, Boosters of the city have long capitalized on this splendor, recently likening it to the fairytale capital of L. Frank Baum's The Wizard of Oz, the Emerald City. But just as Dorothy, Toto, and their traveling companions discover a darker reality upon entering the green gates of the imaginary Emerald City. those who look more closely at Seattle's landscape will find that it reveals a history marked by environmental degradation and urban inequality. This book explores the role of nature in the development of the city of Seattle from the earliest days of its settlement to the present. Combining environmental history, urban history, and human geography, Matthew Klingle shows how attempts to reshape nature in and around Seattle have often ended not only in ecological disaster but also in social inequality. The price of Seattle's centuries of growth and progress has been high. Its wildlife, especially the famous Pacific salmon, and its poorest residents have paid the highest price. Klingle proposes a bold new way of understanding the interdependence between nature and culture, and he argues for what he calls an 'ethic of place.' Using Seattle as a compelling case study, he offers important insights for every city seeking to live in harmony with its natural landscape"--Provided by publisher.
Download or read book My Emerald City written by Kathy Browne and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2018-08-27 with total page 270 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Beneath Seattle's gray skies and emerging grunge era, a runaway subculture has taken root in the shadows of the city. A time before Amber alerts and mind numbing technology, kids roam the streets relatively unnoticed. They dress in black, call trailer parks and abandoned buildings "home" and without consciously knowing it, form the undulating engine that is Seattle's rising music scene. There are no rules for these outcasts and it's this antisocial lifestyle that makes them perfect prey for a serial killer.Kathy Browne's suspenseful book, "My Emerald City," depicts her provacative childhood and her harrowing journey into homelessness and substance abuse at the advent of Seattle's alternative music scene and her brush with the most prolific serial killer in American history.
Book Synopsis Imperial Life in the Emerald City by : Rajiv Chandrasekaran
Download or read book Imperial Life in the Emerald City written by Rajiv Chandrasekaran and published by Vintage. This book was released on 2006-09-19 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • National Book Award Finalist • This "eyewitness history of the first order ... should be read by anyone who wants to understand how things went so badly wrong in Iraq” (The New York Times Book Review). The Green Zone, Baghdad, Iraq, 2003: in this walled-off compound of swimming pools and luxurious amenities, Paul Bremer and his Coalition Provisional Authority set out to fashion a new, democratic Iraq. Staffed by idealistic aides chosen primarily for their views on issues such as abortion and capital punishment, the CPA spent the crucial first year of occupation pursuing goals that had little to do with the immediate needs of a postwar nation: flat taxes instead of electricity and deregulated health care instead of emergency medical supplies. In this acclaimed firsthand account, the former Baghdad bureau chief of The Washington Post gives us an intimate portrait of life inside this Oz-like bubble, which continued unaffected by the growing mayhem outside. This is a quietly devastating tale of imperial folly, and the definitive history of those early days when things went irrevocably wrong in Iraq.
Download or read book Emerald City written by Brian Birnbaum and published by . This book was released on 2019-09-15 with total page 416 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Set in Seattle, Emerald City follows Benison Behrenreich, the hearing son of deaf royalty. His father, CEO of a multimillion-dollar deaf access agency, has bribed Myriadal College officials for Benison's spot on their powerhouse basketball team, where he struggles to prove himself and compensate for his father's sins. Julia Paolantonio has recently lost her father to a drug relapse. Her mother ships her off to live with her estranged granddad, Johnny Raciti, during the summer before her freshman year at Myriadal. Johnny offers her a deal: bring him Peter Fosch - tormented college dropout and the best drug runner west of the Cascades - and he'll give Julia's freshly widowed mother a board seat on his mobbed-up securities firm. When Benison's father is arrested for defrauding government subsidies for the deaf, the Behrenreichs are left vulnerable to his company's ruthless backers - namely Johnny Raciti - forcing Julia and Peter to navigate the minefield left in the aftermath.
Book Synopsis The Emerald City of Oz by : Lyman Frank Baum
Download or read book The Emerald City of Oz written by Lyman Frank Baum and published by . This book was released on 1910 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dorothy
Book Synopsis Emerald City and Other Stories by : Jennifer Egan
Download or read book Emerald City and Other Stories written by Jennifer Egan and published by Hachette UK. This book was released on 2012-01-19 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: These eleven masterful stories - the first collection from acclaimed author Jennifer Egan - deal with loneliness and longing, regret and desire. Egan's characters, models and housewives, bankers and schoolgirls, are united by their search for something outside their own realm of experience. They set out from locations as exotic as China and Bora Bora, as cosmopolitan as downtown Manhattan, or as familiar as suburban Illinois to seek their own transformations. Elegant and poignant, the stories in Emerald City are seamless evocations of self-discovery.
Download or read book Emerald City written by Alicia K. Leppert and published by Sweetwater Books. This book was released on 2012 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Olivia's sad, solitary life in Seattle comes dangerously close to ending one fateful night, if not for a neighbor saving her in the nick of time. Curious about her mysterious rescuer, she seeks him out in hope of getting some answers, but instead finds something she never thought she'd have again.
Book Synopsis M&M RPG Emerald City Campaign Setting by : Steve Kenson
Download or read book M&M RPG Emerald City Campaign Setting written by Steve Kenson and published by . This book was released on 2011-09-13 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Emerald City is a brand new setting for your MUTANTS & MASTERMINDS Third Edition campaign. Set in the same universe as the award-winning Freedom City, Emerald City provides a home base for your heroes and a place they can shine. This rich and detailed sourcebook describes a fully realized city that until recently was downright normal. It didn''t have alien armadas filling the sky, or mad gods trying to turn it into a Hell on Earth. Things were stable... until the Silver Storm tore through the city and unleashed a flood of dangerous super-villains and monsters. Now criminal masterminds have cast aside years of fragile peace, ready to go to war to settle old scores and claim the throne of the city''s underworld. Emerald City has no established teams to call on in this crisis. It is a city that needs heroes. Will you answer the call?
Book Synopsis Emerald City Thrillers by : Audrey J Cole
Download or read book Emerald City Thrillers written by Audrey J Cole and published by . This book was released on 2020-12-09 with total page 706 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From USA Today bestselling author Audrey J. Cole-the first five books in the Emerald City Thriller series. "If you haven't discovered the Emerald City Thriller series yet, you're missing out on some fantastic stories! Audrey J Cole delivers satisfying mysteries that draw you in from the first page and keep you riveted until the end." - USA Today bestselling author Jenifer Ruff The Recipient: Sergeant Wade McKinnon knows who killed Samantha the moment he arrives at her crime scene. Problem is, he watched her killer die a year ago. A year after serial killer Michael Rhodes is executed and allowed to donate part of his brain as an organ transplant, Wade gets called to a murder scene that shares uncanny similarities to those of the late Michael Rhodes. Elle is overjoyed when her husband, Brian, receives a lifesaving organ transplant. Their lives seem to return to normal, but Elle notices a disturbing change in Brian's behavior. When Elle learns that her husband's organ donor was Michael Rhodes, she fears that Brian now has the mind of a serial killer. Inspired by Murder: He's a master of the human mind. But can he get away with murder? Dr. Eric Leroy hungers for literary fame. Exhausted after years of listening to his rich clients wallowing in their worries, the psychiatrist intends to pursue his true passion of writing murder mysteries. And with his most obnoxious patient in mind, he crafts a killer plot to write exactly what he knows... The nation is shocked when a famous Seattle resident and his wife are found dead in their upscale Madison Park neighborhood. It looks like murder-suicide, but Detective Blake Stephenson isn't convinced. As the death toll rises, Stephenson struggles to find enough evidence to arrest the doctor-before he kills again. The Summer Nanny: A Novella: It was the perfect summer job-until it turned into her worst nightmare. Bridgett is enjoying an idyllic summer as the nanny for Leo, the son of Paul and Emily Cooper-a famous actor and renowned charity founder. In addition to the financial perks of the job, Bridgett has fallen into a summer love affair with Chris, a landscaper who works at the property. When a masked intruder breaks into the home and takes Leo hostage, Bridgett will do anything to save the boy's life. She complies with the burglar's demands to retrieve a multi-million-dollar heirloom necklace from the home, yet she quickly discovers that he hasn't come for the necklace at all... Viable Hostage: Malorie's best friend is missing. But due to her friend's wild past, no one is worried-until another med student's partial remains wash ashore a Seattle beach... When Malorie witnesses her best friend and roommate leave a campus bar with a mystery date driving a silver Mercedes, she suspects foul play, especially when Lani fails to return home the next day. When Malorie's fears for her roommate deepen, she turns to her Uncle Wade, a Sergeant at Seattle Homicide. Within 48 hours after Lani goes missing, the partial remains of a brutally murdered young woman wash up on Alki Beach, and a human hand is found in a crab pot off Bainbridge Island. When one of the bodies is identified as a pregnant, fourth-year medical student, Wade believes there's a connection with Lani's disappearance. And, that they might be looking for a serial killer. Fatal Deception: Still recovering from her brother's murder, Detective Tess Richards leaves Homicide...only to find herself in the center of a deadly undercover operation. When a young woman is found dead after a hit-and-run, all evidence points to Everchange, a high-profile self-help organization renowned for attracting rich and famous members. After Tess takes a job within the Seattle Intelligence Unit, she is quickly sent undercover into the Everchange cas
Download or read book EMERALD CITY written by Arnold Schildkret and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2011-03-17 with total page 173 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Emerald City: The New Adventures of Dorothy and the Wizard of Oz by Arnold Schildkret is a new take on the Oz tales that L. Frank Baum invented. Unlike so many of Baum’s followers who have through the years written imitations of the Oz books, Schildkret invents anew the main characters and the landscape of Oz. His conception of the Deadly Desert is especially different from that in other Oz books, as are his conceptions of Dorothy, Ozma, Roquat and most of all Uncle Henry. In addition, his book tells an exciting tale of adventure and conflict, including dangerous threats to the Land of Oz and even war. -Richard Tuerk, Professor Emeritus of Literature and Languages, Texas A&M University, Commerce, Texas. Author of Oz in Perspective: Magic and Myth in the L. Frank Baum Books The New Adventures of Dorothy and the Wizard of Oz The Story – The Author’s View Emerald City is a modern sequel to the Wizard of Oz novel and film. It is an original story based on the characters of the novels of Frank Baum. Emerald City is a story of the bond of loyalty and friendship in the Land of Oz. Post 9/11/2001, we can all relate to a story of a utopian city where everyone loves each other and in which good triumphs over evil. The World of Oz has been changed by the loss of the Love Magnet. With its loss comes the immanent danger of the loss of the city, destruction of its way of life, and destruction of all of its magical creatures and inhabitants. Other events seem to conspire to ensure the Kingdom will be lost to Roquat, the evil Nome King. It is the humanity and foibles of all of the characters, even the evil ones, which will stir you and tug on your emotions. Humor and sadness, love and hate, good and evil, loss and redemption are mixed in a potpourri of fantasy and reality. Recurrent themes throughout are understanding our differences, loving each other, giving strangers the benefit of the doubt, and standing together in the face of evil. The story plays on four levels, as a fairy tale for children, as science fiction, and social and political satire for teenagers and adults.
Download or read book Emerald City written by Lawrence A. Babb and published by SUNY Press. This book was released on 2013-05-01 with total page 234 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A fascinating study of the gemstone industry of Jaipur with special emphasis on its ownership class.
Book Synopsis The Emerald City and Other Essays on the Architectural Imagination by : Daniel Willis
Download or read book The Emerald City and Other Essays on the Architectural Imagination written by Daniel Willis and published by Princeton Architectural Press. This book was released on 1999 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In The Emerald City, Dan Willis takes us on a flight of imagination that paradoxically never strays far from the most tangible, even intimate subjects. His essays range from the Tower of Babel to the Wizard of Oz, from Christo to Christmas trees, from the "lightness of being" to the "weight of architecture." This ultimately optimistic book suggests that architecture is as vital as ever: "It is tempting to say that our present cultural situation...has rendered architecture nearly impossible if not unnecessary. But it is also possible to look to what our lives, at the turn of the millennium, typically lack-fulfillment, spirituality, a sense of belonging, weight-and to conclude that the ground for architecture has never been more fertile. The texts-intelligent and readable-draw equally from literary sources, architectural practice, philosophical analyses, pop culture, and everyday experiences. Willis's perspective as a writer, architect, artist, and teacher informs his work; his texts are at once reflective and proactive, as they challenge readers to rethink their participation in the built environment. Accompanying the text are the author's original illustrations, which link the forms and forces surrounding architecture at the end of the twentieth century in novel, thought-provoking ways.
Book Synopsis Building an Emerald City by : Lucia Athens
Download or read book Building an Emerald City written by Lucia Athens and published by Island Press. This book was released on 2012-06-22 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 2000, Seattle, Washington, became the first U.S. city to officially adopt the U.S. Green Building Council’s LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) “Silver” standards for its own major construction projects. In the midst of a municipal building boom, it set new targets for building and remodeling to LEED guidelines. Its first LEED certified project, the Seattle Justice Center, was completed in 2002. The city is now home to one of the highest concentrations of LEED buildings in the world. Building an Emerald City is the story of how Seattle transformed itself into a leader in sustainable “green” building, written by one of the principal figures in that transformation. It is both a personal account—filled with the experiences and insights of an insider—and a guide for anyone who wants to bring about similar changes in any city. It includes “best practice” models from municipalities across the nation, supplemented by the contributions of “guest authors” who offer stories and tips from their own experiences in other cities. Intended as a “roadmap” for policy makers, public officials and representatives, large-scale builders and land developers, and green advocates of every stripe, Building an Emerald City is that rare book—one that is both inspirational and practical.
Book Synopsis Visions of the Emerald City by : Mark Overmyer-Velazquez
Download or read book Visions of the Emerald City written by Mark Overmyer-Velazquez and published by Duke University Press. This book was released on 2006-03-22 with total page 249 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Visions of the Emerald City is an absorbing historical analysis of how Mexicans living in Oaxaca City experienced “modernity” during the lengthy “Order and Progress” dictatorship of Porfirio Díaz (1876–1911). Renowned as the Emerald City (for its many buildings made of green cantera stone), Oaxaca City was not only the economic, political, and cultural capital of the state of Oaxaca but also a vital commercial hub for all of southern Mexico. As such, it was a showcase for many of Díaz’s modernizing and state-building projects. Drawing on in-depth research in archives in Oaxaca, Mexico City, and the United States, Mark Overmyer-Velázquez describes how Oaxacans, both elites and commoners, crafted and manipulated practices of tradition and modernity to define themselves and their city as integral parts of a modern Mexico. Incorporating a nuanced understanding of visual culture into his analysis, Overmyer-Velázquez shows how ideas of modernity figured in Oaxacans’ ideologies of class, race, gender, sexuality, and religion and how they were expressed in Oaxaca City’s streets, plazas, buildings, newspapers, and public rituals. He pays particular attention to the roles of national and regional elites, the Catholic church, and popular groups—such as Oaxaca City’s madams and prostitutes—in shaping the discourses and practices of modernity. At the same time, he illuminates the dynamic interplay between these groups. Ultimately, this well-illustrated history provides insight into provincial life in pre-Revolutionary Mexico and challenges any easy distinctions between the center and the periphery or modernity and tradition.
Book Synopsis Exploring the Emerald City: Your Ultimate Guide to Seattle by : Ted Adams
Download or read book Exploring the Emerald City: Your Ultimate Guide to Seattle written by Ted Adams and published by Ted Adams. This book was released on 2024-04-02 with total page 83 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Unleash the magic of Seattle with this captivating guide! Embrace the city's vibrant energy, explore iconic landmarks like the Space Needle and Pike Place Market, and delve into hidden gems recommended by locals. Seattle: Emerald Enchantment is your one-stop resource for planning an unforgettable adventure in the Pacific Northwest. Geared for all types of travelers, this comprehensive guide offers something for everyone: History buffs can delve into Seattle's rich past and uncover the stories behind its iconic landmarks. Foodies can tantalize their taste buds with the city's renowned coffee culture and discover a diverse culinary scene. Outdoor enthusiasts can embark on thrilling hikes, explore scenic waterways by kayak, or simply relax amidst the beauty of the surrounding mountains and forests. Culture vultures can immerse themselves in Seattle's vibrant arts scene, catch a live music performance, or visit unique museums. This comprehensive guide features: Must-see attractions and hidden gems: Explore popular landmarks alongside off-the-beaten-path locations recommended by locals. Neighborhood guides: Discover the unique character of each district, from the bustling waterfront to the quirky charm of Capitol Hill. Practical travel tips: Navigate the city with ease using our suggested itineraries, transportation guides, and handy maps. Budget-friendly options: Discover affordable places to stay, eat, and explore, ensuring a memorable trip without breaking the bank. Appendices: Find valuable resources like official websites, downloadable maps, and a glossary of local terms to enhance your Seattle experience. More than just a travel guide, Seattle: Emerald Enchantment captures the city's essence, allowing you to experience its local charm and unforgettable atmosphere. Start planning your dream Seattle adventure today!
Download or read book Emerald City written by Jennifer Egan and published by Anchor. This book was released on 2010-09-29 with total page 203 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A collection of masterful stories from the bestselling, award-winning author of A Visit from the Goon Squad: “Boldly modulated tales of displacement and blazing moments of truth.... Riveting, vaguely Hitchcockian.... Piercingly tender.... Outstanding" (The New York Times Book Review). These elegant and poignant stories—Egan's first collection—deal with loneliness and longing, regret and desire. Egan’s characters—models and housewives, bankers and schoolgirls—are united by their search for something outside their own realm of experience. They set out from locations as exotic as China and Bora Bora, as cosmopolitan as downtown Manhattan, or as familiar as suburban Illinois to seek their own transformations. The stories in Emerald City are seamless evocations of self-discovery.
