City Center to Regional Mall: Architecture, the Automobile, and Retailing in Los Angeles, 1920-1950

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Winner of the Society of Architectural Historians' 1999 Spiro Kostof Award

From the 1920s to the 1950s, Los Angeles did for the shopping center what New York and Chicago had done for the skyscraper. In a single generation, the American retail center shifted from the downtown core to the regional shopping center.

Ten years in the making, City Center to Regional Mall is a sweeping yet detailed account of the development of the regional shopping center. Richard Longstreth takes a historical perspective, relating retail development to broader architectural, urban, and cultural issues. His story is far from linear; the topics he covers include the emergence of Hollywood as a downtown in miniature, experiments with the shopping center as an amenity of planned residential developments, the branch department store as a landmark of decentralization, the evolution of off-street parking facilities, and the obscure origins of the pedestrian mall as a spine for retail complexes.

Longstreth takes seriously the task of looking at retail buildings--one of the most neglected yet common building types--and the economics of real estate in the American city. He shows that Los Angeles in the period covered was a harbinger of American metropolitan trends during the second half of this century. Over 250 illustrations, culled from a wide variety of sources, constitute one of the best collections of old LA photographs published anywhere.

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Very Informative Book about Los Angeles.......1999-12-11

If you ever wanted to know about the history of Los Angeles and how it became a large metropolitian area, this is the book for you. Hundreds of pictures from the late 1800's to the 1950's makes this book a very resourceful tool.

Well researched documentation of retailing change in L.A.......1998-08-06

The changes in retailing which have taken place in L.A. which are examined in this book have occured throughout the United States and are taking place throughout the world right noe. The population shift to the suburbs and shopping in regional malls.

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Title: City Center to Regional Mall: Architecture, the Automobile, and Retailing in Los Angeles, 1920-1950. (book reviews)
Author: Tom Hanchett
Publication: Journal of the American Planning Association (Refereed)
Date: March 22, 1998
Publisher: American Planning Association
Volume: v64 Issue: n2 Page: p252(2)

Article Type: Book Review

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City Center to Regional Mall: Architecture, the Automobile, and Retailing in Los Angeles, 1920-1950

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City Center to Regional Mall: Architecture, the Automobile, and Retailing in Los Angeles, 1920-1950
Richard Longstreth
Manufacturer: The MIT Press
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000OQCZG2

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Beautifully designed and illustrated with drawings, photographs, and reproductions of works of art, the See and Do books offer children an ideal and engaging way to explore the lives of these great artists and the works that made them famous.
A biographical sketch of Van Gogh with fascinating anecdotes and descriptions of how life was lived in his time brings this painter to life, while glimpses into his studio, combined with simple and clear explanations of how his paintings were created, offer young readers a thorough
understanding of the working life of this artists. Moreover, the See and Do books directly engage children in the act of learning by asking questions about the paintings' content and style and suggesting activities that will help them truly understand how a painter makes a painting. For ages nine to
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Vincent Van Gogh (See And Do Children's Book)

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Vincent Van Gogh (See And Do Children's Book)
Ceciel de Bie , and Martijn Leenen
Manufacturer: Van Gogh Museum
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: 9080309281

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Have you ever heard of Vincent van Gogh? He was a famous Dutch painter. Vincent made more than 900 paintings. This book is all about his life. And you don't have to sit still all the time to enjoy it. What can you do with this book? Learn to look at Vincent's paintings. Read about Vincent's life. Look over Vincent's shoulder while he paints. Learn to mix colours. Make your own artwork. Write a letter to Vincent. Play the Van Gogh game and lots more...

See and Do Children's Book Vincent Van Gogh

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See and Do Children's Book Vincent Van Gogh

Manufacturer: Van Gogh Museum Amsterdam
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000GSZSDK

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Glasgow: A Portrait is a stunning visual journey through the ancient Scottish city at the start of the 21 first century. From Saint Mungo's smallholding to Second City of the Empire, the city of Glasgow has constantly reinvented itself. Now this multicultural city moves into the vibrant 21st century with an ancient heart and a spectacular skyline. Roy Firth's journey through the history, landscape, and architecture of the city is illustrated with his breathtaking portraits of the city's most famous and hidden--landmarks. Each picture is accompanied with some background history.

Includes portraits of: Glasgow Art School, Bontanic Gardens, Gallery of Modern Art, Pollok House, Necropolis, Glasgow Cathedral, Buchanan Galleries, Provand's Lordship, Antonine Wall, Burns Cottage, Dumbarton Castle, Haggs Castle, Paisley Abbey, Ibrox and Parkhead Statiums, House for an Art Lover and many more.

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Glasgow Scotland Pictorial Book.......2007-08-30

You can find lots of books on Edinburgh but few on the highlights and beauty (yes, beauty) of Glasgow. No longer Scotland's "second city", Glasgow has become a worthwhile destination for many reasons. This book focuses on the architecture of the city, but in doing so, becomes a travelogue of not to miss places when you visit. Well done.

Good vendor, got book to me quickly, it was just as I wanted it to be. Highly recommend.

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Glasgow: Portraits of a city
Allan Massie
Manufacturer: Barrie & Jenkins
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Binding: Unknown Binding

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Memoirs and Portraits of One Hundred Glasgow Men who have Died During the Last Thirty Years, and in their Lives Did Much to Make the City What it Now Is. Two Volume Set

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Memoirs and Portraits of One Hundred Glasgow Men who have Died During the Last Thirty Years, and in their Lives Did Much to Make the City What it Now Is. Two Volume Set
Maclehose [pub.]
Manufacturer: James Maclehose and Sons
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000IZ51JM

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Memoirs and Portraits of One Hundred Glasgow Men who have Died During the Last Thirty Years, and in their Lives Did Much to Make the City What it Now Is. Two volume Set
Maclehose [pub]
Manufacturer: James Maclehose and Sons
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Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000IZ1IBM

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Portrait of Glasgow (Portrait books)
Maurice Lindsay
Manufacturer: Hale
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Unknown Binding

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ASIN: 0709130783

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Portrait of the Clyde (Portrait books)
Jack House
Manufacturer: Hale
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Binding: Unknown Binding

The Presentation Of The Portraits Of General Whipple, Signer Of The Declaration Of Independence, And David Glasgow Farragut, Admiral, U.S. Navy

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The Presentation Of The Portraits Of General Whipple, Signer Of The Declaration Of Independence, And David Glasgow Farragut, Admiral, U.S. Navy
Department Of New Hampshire
Manufacturer: Kessinger Publishing, LLC
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 1432682555

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This scarce antiquarian book is included in our special Legacy Reprint Series. In the interest of creating a more extensive selection of rare historical book reprints, we have chosen to reproduce this title even though it may possibly have occasional imperfections such as missing and blurred pages, missing text, poor pictures, markings, dark backgrounds and other reproduction issues beyond our control. Because this work is culturally important, we have made it available as a part of our commitment to protecting, preserving and promoting the world's literature.

University of Glasgow: Old and new, illustrated with views and portraits in photogravure

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University of Glasgow: Old and new, illustrated with views and portraits in photogravure
William Stewart
Manufacturer: James Maclehose & Sons
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Binding: Unknown Binding

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ASIN: B00088AQEO

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Glasgow's People, 1956-1988
Oscar Marzaroli
Manufacturer: Mainstream Publishing
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Binding: Hardcover

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Gordon Philip: Portrait of a boy
James Randall Philip
Manufacturer: Privately printed
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Binding: Unknown Binding
ASIN: B0007J0SOC

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This work covers a variety of key development issues such as commoditisation, small scale enterprise and social capital, knowledge interfaces, networks and power, globalisation and localisation.

Development Sociology: Actor Perspectives

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Development Sociology: Actor Perspectives
Norman Long
Manufacturer: Taylor & Francis, Inc.
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Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000MV19VQ

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A good primer to Esoteric Astrology

Explanation of the Significance of Full Moon Meditations

Symphony of the Zodiac
Torkom Saraydarian
Manufacturer: T.S.G. Publishing Foundation, Inc.
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0911794042

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A good primer to Esoteric Astrology.......2000-07-10

Esoteric Astrology deals not so much with the relationship of the stars to us, but our relationship to them. Each of the twelve zodiac signs represent spiritual lessons for us to access and learn each month they appear in every year. In this book, Saraydarian conveys in a simple yet profound manner, how to access these monthly spiriual energies through meditation alone and in groups. He also conveys how the spiritual lessons evolve as we progress in our capacity to access insight.

Explanation of the Significance of Full Moon Meditations.......2000-06-24

The purpose of this book is to educate people about Full Moon Meditations. The author explains the monthly cyclic energies of the twelve, (sometimes thirteen), Full Moons. At the time of each Full Moon the spiritual energies reaching our planet from the Sun are the strongest, unhampered by the negative energies of the Moon. The author explains how and when to properly gain the most from the reception of these potent energies coming from our Sun, Sirius, the Great Bear, the Pleiades, the twelve Constellations and other Great Lives in our Solar System and beyond.

Torkom Saraydarian teaches the inquiring student how to know whether or not he or she is receiving the Full Moon energies rightly or if there are 'signs' of over-stimulation, improper preparation or negativities in the personality to overcome, and how to perceive and handle these energies, both positive and negative.

He explains the five-day cycle of each Full Moon, the two days before the Full Moon are days of preparation and purification of the personality vehicles and the setting of right goals. The day of the Full Moon is when these energies reach their peak. It is a day for meditation and the proper assimilation of the energies. The following two days after the Full Moon should be days when the assimilated energies will be used in some kind of service or creative activity.

The book states that these energies can be received safely by individuals, but best if received in group formation with sincere people gathered together to aid in the channeling of the powerful energies of Light and Love into the minds and hearts of men and women everywhere. It is a service to help bring about true peace on Earth, right human relations and cooperation between all people, races, and nations, thus aiding the Christ and consciously serving in the One Work.

Delving more deeply into this book, one learns about the symbolism of each sign, about the Seven Rays; how and which ones work through each sign of the Zodiac; their virtues and 'vices' and how the Rays affect humanity. One is shown how to develop these virtues or overcome the vices one may be demonstrating in his or her personality life.

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In a culture that worships youth and beauty, more people than ever will be facing the problems of aging. Perhaps the least understood and most feared of the aging diseases are Alzheimer's and the other neurodegenerative diseases like Huntington's and Parkinson's. Because these diseases destroy the mind as well as the body, they seem to rob the victims of all the qualities that once made them human. They engender a hopelessness in the medical profession and families alike, resulting in a sense that these people are already gone. Yet, in Symphony of Spirits Dr. Forrest shows through her unique experiences as a geriatric care giver that if we acknowledge the spiritual dimension of these patients, the "worthless" last years of people suffering from these types of diseases can be the most valuable.When Dr. Forrest took a temporary position at a geriatric hospital in Atlanta, she trusted her extensive medical training to prepare her for the physical and mental challenges of working with elderly patients suffering with dementia. But she quickly learned it just wasn't enough.Working alongside three unique caregivers, Native American nurses with deeply held spiritual beliefs and an uncompromising respect for all life, Forrest experienced a new way of looking at life and death that valued these special patients as "undiscovered treasures." Through her patients, like Momma Sissy, a 102 year-old African American woman who still worked a farm in South Carolina and Stephen Z., a retired engineer whose wife of 50 years still spoke of their ongoing love for each other, Forrest came to appreciate the special wisdom that comes from living life.Working especially with Aunt Mel, an independent strong-willed elder and Granny Ada, the matriarch of an Appalachian mountain clan, taught Forrest the importance of loving relationships for long-term mental and physical health.In the tradition of Raymond Moody and Deepak Chopra, Dr. Forrest proposes a momentary suspension of scientific skepticism and prejudice for a more poignant, humanizing method of caring for Alzheimer's patients.

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Through her own unique experiences as a nurse in a geriatric hospital, Dr. Deborah Forrest reveals the rich spiritual life of those suffering with Alzheimer's and offers a message of hope, comfort and inspiration to the 4 million families coping with this disease.

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Very Beautiful and Soothing

Angel Symphony of Love and Light
Merlin's Magic
Manufacturer: Inner Worlds Music
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Audio CD

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Very Beautiful and Soothing.......2005-01-11

This CD is a very beautiful and soothing music CD. You can just feel the stress lifting away from you as you listen to it. I have a friend who is going through a crisis and I'm going to purchase her one of these CD's to help her heal through the crisis. Sometimes music can say what our soul wants to say to the person when our words don't quite do the job. I highly recommmend this CD to everyone.

Sinfonia Del Zodiaco / The Symphony of the Zodiac (Horus)

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Sinfonia Del Zodiaco / The Symphony of the Zodiac (Horus)
Torkom Saraydarian
Manufacturer: Kier Editorial
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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Interested in both music and the paranormal?

Unfinished Symphonies
Rosemary Brown
Manufacturer: Souvenir Press Ltd
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0285620096

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Interested in both music and the paranormal?.......2003-02-14

If you are interested in both music and the paranormal, this book is for you. The author claimed that spirits of the great composers came back to dictate music to her while she played the dictated music on the piano. So this is definitely a job for CSICOP.

I have wondered why the author could not merely leave a pencil and stack of staff paper on the table overnight. If Franz Liszt can rotate a swivel chair, as he allegedly does in a scene from the book, then the spirits must have power to move physical objects.

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1911. Lessons in Number Vibration. Contents: Name or the level of consciousness; Mission of the birth force; Cosmic adjustment, foods, colors, diseases; Harmony in dress, its relation to the Cosmos; Music of the Spheres.

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Music of the Spheres.......2005-12-20

Everything in existence is in motion - the motion creates a vibration - that vibration can either positively or negatively affect our lives. Balliet shows how we can create a higher vibration for ourselves in the things we do everyday and how that higher vibration ultimately affects the very health of our planet. An awesome read!!

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Spirit of the Season
London Philharmonic
Manufacturer: Prophetic Voice
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: 1930800185
Release Date: 2000-01-01

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The symphony of creation: The heavens
Zanzoona
Manufacturer: Camenae Twins Unlimited
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Binding: Unknown Binding

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ASIN: 0962236764

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Symphony of Spirits
James and Marion Applegate
Manufacturer: AuthorHouse
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Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 1420826247

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Jim and Marion Applegate earned their degrees in the Midwest from the University of Dubugue and Rockford College. As English teachers they shared their love of language with their students until retiring in 1998. Throughout their careers they have both enjoyed writing with students and colleagues. Peninsula Writers of Michigan has published their poems, essays and short stories. Born and raised in Watchung, New Jersey, they grew up exploring the beauty and mystery of the coastal beaches and inland forests where Delaware Indians lived before the settlers arrived. Family letters passed down to Marion inspired them to research and write historical fiction about the society of the Native Americans who saved her ancestor's life in 1640.

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In 1934 Theodore Abel went to Germany and offered a prize, under the auspices of Columbia University, for autobiographies of members of the National Socialist movement. The six hundred essays he received constitute the single best source on grassroots opinion within the Nazi Party, and they form the empirical foundation for Abel's fascinating yet curiously neglected 1938 book. Although a number of scholars have drawn on these reports, Abel's own treatment has never been surpassed. Of particular value is his presentation of the life histories of a worker, a soldier, an anti-Semite, a middle-class youth, a farmer, and a bank clerk, all of whom explain in their own words why they joined the NSDAP. In the vast literature on National Socialism, no more useful or revealing testimony exists.

In a new Foreword, Thomas Childers discusses how the past half-century of research and writing on Nazi Germany has uphold Abel's original insights into the broad appeal of the National Socialist movement, thereby reaffirming this work's enduring value for students of the topic.

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EXTEMELY Interesting and HISTORICALLY acurate book.......2003-01-01

EXTEMELY Interesting and HISTORICALLY acurate book written just prior to World War-II by an American Theodore Abel who went to Germany, witnessed the Depression, Inflation, Right and Left Wing rioting and activities, first hand.

Theodore Abel went further into understanding WHY and HOW Hitler and his Nationalist Socialist party took root among the "ordinary middle class and uneducated lower class German people" and he obtained thousands of autobiographies from the ordinary German people by offering prizes under the auspices of Columbia University. He received over 600 essays from Nazi Party members which revealed why they had embraced Nazi-ism and Hitler with the enthusiasm that they did.

Some of these essays are printed word for word in this book which Abel presents as the life histories of A WORKER, A SOLDIER, AN ANTI-SEMITE, A MIDDLE CLASS YOUTH, A FARMER, A BANK CLERK.

This books main purpose is to show in the light of the author's unique personal data, the relative importance of each of the factors which led to Hitler's rise to power.

Afer reading this book,...you be the judge of "COULD IT HAPPEN AGAIN?".

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Why Hitler came into power;: An answer based on the original life stories of six hundred of his followers,
Theodore Fred Abel
Manufacturer: Prentice-Hall, Inc
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Binding: Unknown Binding

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ASIN: B0006AODHU

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Why Hitler Came into Power
Theodore Abel
Manufacturer: AMS Press
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Binding: Hardcover
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The Second British Empire 1783-1965 A Short History
Mark Naidis
Manufacturer: Addison-Wesley
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Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: 0201050951

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The second British Empire, 1783-1965; a short history.
Mark Naidis
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Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000UDVCMC

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The second British Empire, 1783-1965;: A short history
Mark Naidis
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