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Travel Through The Endless Lore Of Roads, Turnpikes, Highways, And Whatever Byways Humans Have Put On Earth In These Short, Funny, And Interconnected Essays.Deborah Warren Is A Sure And Entertaining Guide To Nearly Every RoadRelated Topic Out ThereFrom Odonymy (The Study Of Street Names) To MapMaking Techniques To The History Of The WorldS Most Celebrated Lanes.Did You Know...The Word Travel Derives From Latin Tripaliare: To Trouble (Literally Impale With Three Stakes; Torture). The Length Of The Parasang, Used In Arabia And Persia, Was A DayS Walk: Hence Its Distance Was A Function Of Climate And TerrainI.E, Longer Under Smooth Conditions. Realtor.Com Reports That Streets With Female Names Are HigherValue Than Ones With Male Names. Street Names In The Us Include Bucket Of Blood Street (Holbrook, Az), Divorce Court (Heather Highlands, Pa), Haviture Way (Eugene, Or), Weiner Cutoff Road (Mallard Landing, Ar), And Justin Bieber Way (Forney, Tx). Japan Does Not Name Its Actual Streets. You Typically Get Directions And Addresses From Landmarks Or Traffic Signals, Which Do Have Names. In California It Is Illegal For A Woman To Drive Wearing A Bathrobe. San Francisco Forbids Polishing Your Car With Your Underwear. Skippers Canyon Road In New Zealand Is Considered So Dangerous That Your Rental Car Insurance WonT Be Honored If You Drive On It. Read Street Smarts, And Laugh As You Turn The Pages!
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I picked up 'Street Smarts' on a whim and couldn't put it down! The mix of stories and tips on urban living is something I didn’t expect. It's colorful and engaging, perfect for anyone moving through the city or just looking to spice up their daily commute.
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Anika Patel
Interesting, but Lacks Depth in Parts
While I enjoyed the anecdotes in 'Street Smarts', I felt some sections were a bit shallow. I was hoping for more practical advice on navigating city life. Still, it’s a fun read if you want a light approach — perfect for casual readers.
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Michael Thompson
Disappointing Quality and Content
I really wanted to like this book, but it fell flat for me. The writing felt disjointed, and some stories didn't seem relevant to the title. Plus, the physical quality of the book wasn’t great; the binding feels cheap. Not what I expected at all.
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