Verona, City of Love: a glorious past and an irresistible charm, the Adige River winding its way through it, its romantic Medieval streets, timeless traditions, the legend of Romeo and Juliet and the music arousing unforgettable emotions. A wonderful book not to be missed, with QR codes to learn more about topics and places.

Cairo, January 1952. Egypt is at a critical point in its modern history, struggling to throw off the yoke of the seventy-year British occupation and its corrupt royalist allies. Hamza is a committed young radical, his goal to build a secret armed brigade to fight for freedom, independence, and national self-esteem. Fawziya is a woman with a mission too, keen to support the cause. Among the ashes of the city love may grow, but at a time of national struggle what place do personal feelings have beside the greater love for a shackled homeland? In this finely crafted novel, Yusuf Idris, best known as the master of the Arabic short story, brings to life not only some of the most human characters in modern Arabic fiction but the soul of Cairo itself and the soul of a national consciousness focused on liberation. ''Like the Russian aristocrats of Chekhov, the provincial bourgeoisie of Flaubert, or the Ibo villagers of Achebe, Idris raises his authentic characters into convincing types within their context: he makes us live their agonies and hopes.''--Ferial Ghazoul

A kaleidoscopic tribute to San Francisco by a life-long Bay Area resident and co-founder of Salon explores specific city sites including the Golden Gate Bridge and the Land's End sea cliffs while tying his visits to key historical events. By the author of Shadow Knights. 30,000 first printing.

What if the church in your city becomes known for its love? God is on the move and doing a new thing around the globe. Citywide movements and global urban mission are two merging trends turning the church inside-out. In cities worldwide, the church is becoming known for its love, like Jesus said. How can you start such a movement in your city, town, or community? Most urban mission textbooks are written from and for a Western context, but this book is different! Jacob Bloemberg shares the story of Love Hanoi, a campaign-turned-movement that has been enjoying success since 2012 in the capital city of Vietnam. In this book, he provides the theological foundation of building the city and explains how urban mission concepts can be adapted for citywide movements in any cultural context. Love [Your City] also features practical tools and helpful tips for students, practitioners, and mission leaders so that they, too, can start transforming their cities and making the church known for its love!

City Love Dive into the bustling energy of city life and the vibrant pulse of creativity with "City Love" by SatapolCEO, a compelling ebook that explores the intricacies of love, art, and the unexpected paths that lead us to where we need to be. This enchanting tale follows Sarah and Michael, two souls destined to collide and set off a cascade of events that will forever change their outlook on life, love, and the art that surrounds them. Sarah, a spirited artist whose passion for vibrant hues and the whispers of the city inspire her every stroke, finds herself inexplicably drawn to Michael, a man whose life has been dictated by schedules and plans, yet harbors a heart yearning for more. As their paths intertwine beneath the canvas of urban landscapes, they embark on a journey of self-discovery, artistic exploration, and the realization that love, like art, is a force that refuses to be confined. "City Love" is a testament to the power of connection, the beauty of spontaneous encounters, and the transformative impact of embracing the unknown. Through chapters like "Mural Whispers" and "Passionate Growth," SatapolCEO masterfully weaves a narrative that captivates the reader's heart and soul, showcasing the power of love to overcome any obstacle. This ebook is more than just a love story; it's an experience that promises to immerse you in its slow-paced, tension-building narrative, allowing the passion and vibrancy of city life to seep into your bones. With "City Love," prepare to be swept off your feet into a world where art and love collide, proving that in the right person's eyes, we are all masterpieces waiting to be discovered.

This book reconnoiters the appearances of the exceptional in Plato: as erotic desire (in the Symposium and Phaedrus), as the good city (Republic), and as the philosopher (Ion, Theaetetus, Sophist, Statesman). It offers fresh and sometimes radical interpretations of these dialogues. Those exceptional elements of experience – love, city, philosopher – do not escape embodiment but rather occupy the same world that contains lamentable versions of each. Thus Pappas is depicting the philosophical ambition to intensify the concepts and experiences one normally thinks with. His investigations point beyond the fates of these particular exceptions to broader conclusions about Plato’s world. Plato’s Exceptional City, Love, and Philosopher will be of interest to any readers of Plato, and of ancient philosophy more broadly.