Books like A wanderer in the perfect city by Lawrence Weschler

Jane Jacobs’ seminal work argues that diverse, vibrant street life sustains cities, challenging conventional plans that favor large developments and uniformity.

A sweeping history of book publishing in the United States from the end of World War II to the late twentieth century, highlighting the influential publishers and editors who shaped the industry.

George Steiner, one of the great literary minds of our century, now relates the story of his own life and the ways that people, places, and events have colored the central ideas and themes of his work. His most personal book, this volume reveals Steiner's thoughts on the meaning of the western tradition and its philosophic and religious premises, his pleasure in literature and music, and his regrets about the unopened doors and untapped resources in his past. Born in Paris in 1929 of Viennese Jewish parents, Steiner was raised speaking German, French, and English. He was educated and an educator himself in the United States and in Europe, crossing continents and cultures over the course of this troubled century. Steiner interweaves episodes from his past with thoughts about the present: he recalls, for example, how his father introduced him to the Iliad in Greek shortly before his sixth birthday, and muses about the genius of Homer; he describes the effect of the Holocaust on his family, and explores why Jews have been persecuted and have survived over the millennium; and he takes stock of science, reason, atheism, and religion in his own life and at the end of this century.

‘Wanderer’ chronicles the remarkable life of Sterling Hayden— a young sailor turned Hollywood actor whose adventures on the sea and on film left a lasting imprint on American culture.

Rollicking yarn, continued from "The Adventurer" following our hero (?) as he is captured by Turks, then rises to the heights of their empire. Historically accurate, and fun.

A mother's journey to China with her adopted child and the unexpected cultural discovery that shapes the bond between them.

A behind-the-scenes look at the life of producer Don Simpson, who was both a major success and a tragic figure in Hollywood history.

Jerry Wexler, Atlantic Records producer who shaped the modern music business, guided legends like Ray Charles, Aretha Franklin, Otis Redding, Bob Dylan, and Willie Nelson, leaving a lasting imprint on American culture.