Set in Carcassonne during WWII, Citadel by Kate Mosse explores the history, legends & secrets of Languedoc. This is a powerful story about courage, loyalty & betrayal packed with action & mystery. The novel follows the young heroine Sandrine, her secret ‘ Citadel’ network, & the characters involved in the struggle under the German occupation. The background is provided by a rich history of the region & an ancient legend about a heretical text that becomes the reason behind torture, murder & treason. The vivid action scenes & the poignant detailed observations of daily lives bring the sacrifices & horror of the struggle to life. This book can be read as the concluding part of a trilogy set in the south west of France, & readers of the previous instalments will find some recurrent themes & characters. Nevertheless, the novel stands perfectly well on its own. Citadel is a remarkable story of courage & people fighting for their beliefs, entwined with romance & mysticism. The unremitting tension & high emotions, marking the story that unravels in a powerful historical background, make this book a page turner. ...

Carcassonne 1942. A spirited & courageous young woman, Sandrine, finds herself drawn into the world of the Resistance in Carcassonne under German Occupation. Her network
- codenamed ' Citadel'
- is made up of ordinary women who risk everything to fight the sinister battles raging in the shadows around them. As the war reaches its violent & bloody conclusion, Sandrine's fate is tied up with that of three very different men. But who is the real enemy? Who is the real threat? & who is the true guardian of the ancient secrets that for generations have drawn people to the foothills of the Pyrenean mountains?

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Cities is a fascinating exploration of the nature of the city & city life, of its structures, development & inhabitants. From the ruins of the earliest cities to the present, Reader explores how cities coalesce, develop & thrive, how they can decline & die, how they remake themselves. He investigates their parasitic relationship with the countryside around them, the webs of trade & immigration they rely upon to survive, how they feed & water themselves & dispose of their wastes. It is a sweeping exploration of what the city is & has been, fit to stand alongside Lewis Mumford`s 1962 classic The City in History. ...

The 21st century will be the age of the city. Already over 50% of the world population live in urban centres & over the coming decades this percentage will increase. Blending anecdote, fact & first hand encounters
- from exploring the slums of Mumbai, to visiting roof-top farms in Brooklyn & attending secret dinner parties in Paris, to riding the bus in Latin America
- Leo Hollis reveals that we have misunderstood how cities work for too long. Upending long-held assumptions & challenging accepted wisdom, he explores: why cities can never be rational, organised places; how we can walk in a crowd without bumping into people, & if we can design places that make people want to kiss; whether we have the right solution to the problem of the slums; how ants, slime mould & traffic jams can make us rethink congestion. & above all, the unexpected reasons why living in the city can make us fitter, richer, smarter, greener, more creative
- &, perhaps, even happier. Cities Are Good for You introduces dreamers, planners, revolutionaries, writers, scientists, architects, slum-dwellers & emperors. It is shaped by the idea that cities are the greatest social experiment in human history, built for people, & by the people.


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A series of vintage street maps of the world’s major cites in a jigsaw format: Piatnik introduces a series of 1000 pieces jigsaw puzzles reproducing old maps of the world’s most beautiful cites. The puzzles are presented in elegant carton boxes, decorated with overviews of the maps. The perfect gift for tourists & puzzle enthusiasts. ...

The Cities of the Imagination guide series provides an in-depth cultural & historical exploration of some of the great city landscapes of the world. Presented as a cultural & literary guide, each title in the series explores the history of the city, providing an overview of the city’s development from its earliest roots to the modern day. Particular emphasis is placed on the literary, poetic, architectural, cultural & historical elements that make up the city & each title is written & researched by an academic expert. An Epilogue offers thoughts on the future of the city, suggested further reading & indices of literary & historical names & famous places & attractions. ...

David Dean is a full-time illustrator who fulfills his mission of travelling the world from the comfort of his studio. Known for his exotic & colourful artwork, David paints in a room surrounded by books about different cultures. In his spare time, he enjoys walking in the countryside near his home in Cheshire, taking photographs. ...

Peter Whitfield's Cities of the World is a fascinating & original look at the world's greatest cities, as he traces their historic form & special character through the city maps & panoramic views produced over the centuries. His concise accompanying text gives texture & detail to this handsome survey of 64 great cities, featuring 120 maps, town plans, & paintings drawn from the British Library. Illustrating the classical city-state, the medieval fortress, the baroque capital & the industrial metropolis, the images show how the architectural form & the social life of our cities have been shaped
- not only by their geographical setting, but also by religion, royal power, commerce, social ideals, & occasionally artistic vision.
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Great cities marked the earliest development of civilization. From the worlds first true cities, in Mesopotamia, to the spectacular urban centres of the Maya in Central America, the places described here represent almost three millennia of human history, society & culture. Arranged geographically into five sections, each with an introduction by John Julius Norwich, Cities That Shaped the Ancient World takes a global view, beginning in the Near East with the earliest cities such as Ur & Babylon, Troy & Jerusalem. Africa gave rise to the conurbations of ancient Egypt such as Thebes & Amarna, & also the Ethiopian capital of Aksum. Glorious European metropolises, including Athens & Rome, ringed the Mediterranean, but also stretched to Trier on the turbulent frontier of the Roman empire. Asia had bustling commercial centres such as Mohenjo-daro & Xianyang, while in the Americas the Mesoamerican & Peruvian cultures stamped their presence on the landscape, creating impressive monuments, as at Caral & Teotihuacan. ...

Newly updated for 2018, CITIx 60: Barcelona is the essential guide for creative travelers. The sixty locations, activities & sightseeing opportunities within include many of your favorites from the previous edition, plus a handful of br&-new attractions. Chosen by local artists, designers & trendsetters, these selections offer up experiences a step beyond the general tourist fare. The attractions are split into five categories: landmarks & architecture, culture & art, shopping, restaurants & cafes & entertainment & nightlife. With CITIx 60 as your guide, youll see the city with a whole new set of eyes. This updated edition features contributions from locals Marc Castellini Hernandez, Lucia Vergara Ballester, Sergi Puyol & Laura Banchik, &

Includes:: such new attractions as Lost & Found Market, Bodega Sepulvida & more.

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