Volume two of the world famous trilogy on the history of New York
Mike Wallace Books
Mike Wallace is an acclaimed historian whose work delves deeply into the life and development of cities. He is known for his incisive look at urban history, particularly that of New York City. Wallace explores how cities shape the lives of their inhabitants and, in turn, how inhabitants reshape their cities in a constant, dynamic process. His writing is notable for its ability to bring the past to life and reveal the complex social and political forces behind the growth and transformation of the urban landscape.
Gotham
- 1408 pages
- 50 hours of reading
In Gotham, Edwin G. Burrows and Mike Wallace have produced a Pulitzer Prize- winning work of history that ranges from the Indian tribes that settled in and around the island of Manna-hata, to the consolidation of the five boroughs into Greater New York in 1898. schovat popis
Why Dementia Makes Communication Difficult
- 192 pages
- 7 hours of reading
A major effect of dementia is its impact on communication. Alison Wray explains why the changes occur and offers practical ideas for avoiding key pitfalls. With attention also to the fraught question of well-intentioned lying, this book offers a wealth of ways to improve conversations and relationships when someone is living with a dementia.
Critical Reading and Writing for Postgraduates
- 296 pages
- 11 hours of reading
Become skilled and confident at critical reading and writing, developing a more thorough critical approach to improve your research and writing.
Drawing on decades of experience, a legendary journalist and a journalism professor collaborate to create a unique guide for aspiring journalists. Addressing common questions from beginners, the book provides essential advice on various critical topics, equipping the next generation with the tools needed to navigate the evolving landscape of journalism.
Brooke, Reagan, and The Laundry Basket
- 22 pages
- 1 hour of reading
At my age, most men would have the usual toys that come with it. A Corvette maybe or a motorcycle. My girls, Brooke and Reagan, are far better than any of that. I wrote these stories based on the day-to-day, funny but teaching moments that we get involved in around the house. I just wanted to share the humor and inspire others to cherish the same moments they share with their kids, no matter the age they are.
World Trade Center. I giganti che sfidavano il cielo
- 168 pages
- 6 hours of reading
Narcohistoria
Cómo México y Estados Unidos crearon juntos la guerra contra las drogas - 1. edición
- 296 pages
- 11 hours of reading
Pensar que el narcotráfico en nuestro país es un fenómeno reciente y exclusivo es un error de perspectiva. Este fenómeno histórico, creado en conjunto por México y Estados Unidos en el último siglo, es más complejo de lo que se cree. Este texto fue escrito para el lector estadounidense, desafiando la idea de que los horrores de la última década son un problema únicamente mexicano. Creer esto fomenta posturas como la de Donald Trump, que propone aislar a México y culparlo por la situación. Carmen Boullosa y Mike Wallace advierten que la raíz de la narcoviolencia se encuentra en la decisión del gobierno estadounidense a principios del siglo XX de prohibir el consumo de drogas. Esta prohibición llevó a los ciudadanos a buscar el mercado negro, donde los mexicanos han tenido un papel crucial. Estados Unidos no detuvo la importación y empujó a México a ser un socio menor en su proyecto prohibicionista, con consecuencias devastadoras. Los estadounidenses han enfrentado la encarcelación masiva, mientras que los mexicanos han sufrido un alto costo en vidas, desapariciones y un aumento del crimen y la corrupción. Dado que la guerra contra las drogas fue una creación conjunta, la solución debe ser bilateral, apuntando hacia la legalización y el tratamiento de las adicciones como un problema de salud pública.
