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"When actress and model Allison Langley leaves her former rockstar husband, Christopher, in the middle of the night, it’s all her Oak Hill neighbors can talk about. The gossip comes to an abrupt halt when five-year-old Billy Barnes goes missing on his walk home from kindergarten. Billy’s mother, Rachel, blames herself for being at work and letting her only child walk alone. Cassidy, Billy’s teenage babysitter, was also late to arrive on the...
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Follow along with renowned photographer Mikkel Aaland as he assembles a photographic portrait of San Francisco's iconic North Beach neighborhood.
When you're traveling, you sometimes want to spend a day or two exploring the neighborhood where you're staying—just walking around with your camera, absorbing the neighborhood's personality, and assembling a collection of photos that, together, form a portrait of the neighborhood. These photos are a...
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Bill Helmreich walked every block of New York City--six-thousand miles in all--to write the award-winning The New York Nobody Knows. Now he has re-walked most of Manhattan--721 miles--to write this new, one-of-a-kind walking guide to the heart of one of the world's greatest cities. Drawing on hundreds of conversations he had with residents during his block-by-block journey, The Manhattan Nobody Knows captures the unique magic and excitement of the...
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"Has Philip Marlowe finally met his match? It’s early fall when a heatwave descends on Los Angeles. Private Detective Philip Marlowe is called to the Montgomery estate, an almost mythic place sitting high on top of Beverly Hills. Wealthy socialite Chrissie Montgomery is missing. Young, naïve, and set to inherit an enormous fortune, she’s a walking target, ripe for someone to get their claws into. Her dying father and his sultry bottle-blonde...
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"From the world's largest castle to the coziest pubs, experience the Old World charm of the Czech Republic with Rick Steves. Inside Rick Steves Prague & the Czech Republic you'll find: Comprehensive coverage for spending a week or more exploring Prague and the Czech Republic ; Rick's strategic advice on how to get the most out of your time and money, with rankings of his must-see favorites ; Top sights and hidden gems, from the city's stunning Old...
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Can a school save a community?. OYLER profiles how a "community school" helped fuel a dramatic turnaround in one of Cincinnati’s most poverty-stricken neighborhoods, part of a growing national movement to help poor children succeed by meeting their basic health, social, and nutritional needs at school.. Before 2006, very few kids from the Lower Price Hill area finished high school, much less went to college. The neighborhood is Urban Appalachian...
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"Richard Louv, author of the landmark bestseller Last Child in the Woods, urges us to change our vision of the future, suggesting that if we reconceive environmentalism and sustainability, they will evolve into a larger movement that will touch every part of society. This New Nature Movement taps into the restorative powers of the natural world to boost mental acuity and creativity; promote health and wellness; build smarter and more sustainable...
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"Welcome to Boston, a city on the cusp of its 400th birthday in 2030. While boldly looking forward to its future as the “new” Boston, it still warmly embraces its past—after all, this is the birthplace of the United States. Lace up a pair of comfortable shoes, grab a coffee, and meander the Freedom Trail to take in all 16 sites that commemorate the transformation of a rebellious group of colonies into a thriving global superpower. History and...
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"With architectural illustrations and fascinating information on the city’s history and culture, Washington on Foot makes touring DC (and its neighboring Old Town Alexandria and Takoma Park) easy, entertaining, and educational. The book guides readers on how to best appreciate all the city has to offer, from familiar monuments and museums to hidden gems and lesser-known historic sites and neighborhoods. Some exciting stops include: The Basilica...
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"Fiery flamenco and tasty tapas. Whitewashed hill towns and sun-drenched beaches. Colorful Barcelona, lively Sevilla, and historic Toledo. Spain has all that and more. In this thorough guide, Rick Steves makes it easy to experience it all: craft an itinerary on your interests, budget, and time ; follow step-by-step walking tours of atmospheric neighborhoods and world-class museums ; sightsee smartly, choosing from a full range of sights and activities...
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From the Mediterranean to the Alps, from fine art to fine pasta, experience Italy with the most up-to-date 2021 guide from Rick Steves! Inside Rick Steves Italy you'll find: Comprehensive coverage for planning a multi-week trip to Italy ; Rick's strategic advice on how to get the most out of your time and money, with rankings of his must-see favorites ; Top sights and hidden gems, from the Colosseum and Michelangelo's David to corner trattorias and...
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