This book presents the latest thinking on the benefits and dangers of higher density urban living. It offers diverse opinions and research, from a wide range of disciplines, and gives an insight into both the theoretical debate and the practical challenges surrounding the compact city. Essential reading for anyone with an interest in sustainable urban development.

Madeleen is mean to everyone and has no friends, while Angeleen is sweet and well-liked, but when Madeleen tries to make everyone hate Angeleen, she learns what it means to be a friend.

Recounts various episodes from the growing-up days of the life of Steven Burton, a CBS sports broadcaster in Boston.

With the help of his fairy godfather Michael Jordan, Cinderfella regrets his mistreatment of his stepbrothers and gets to attend and win the big Slam Dunk Contest.

Background information on Henry VII, Henry VIII, Edward VI, and Mary I prefaces a discussion of architecture, furnishings, food, medicine, pleasures and pastimes, and gardening during their reigns