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Confessions of a Recovering EngineerUnlock the secrets of America's transportation system with 'Confessions of a Recovering Engineer: Transportation for a Strong Town'. This insightful book, authored by the esteemed Charles L. Marohn Jr., is a vital resource for anyone looking to understand how transportation infrastructure is designed, funded, and built. With a publication date of 2021 and an ISBN of 9781119699293, this BRAND NEW book features 272 pages of critical analysis and
Unlock the secrets of America's transportation system with 'Confessions of a Recovering Engineer: Transportation for a Strong Town'. This insightful book, authored by the esteemed Charles L. Marohn Jr., is a vital resource for anyone looking to understand how transportation infrastructure is designed, funded, and built. With a publication date of 2021 and an ISBN of 9781119699293, this BRAND NEW book features 272 pages of critical analysis and engaging case studies that reveal the transformation needed for modernizing transportation to better serve local communities.In this essential guide, you'll examine why existing transportation systems often fail, with insightful real-world examples of damaging design choices and their impacts on everyday lives. Marohn offers a compelling exploration of best practices and grassroots approaches to spending less while achieving greater returns on transportation projects. Perfect for urban planners, engineers, local leaders, and engaged citizens, this book empowers you to advocate for safer, more efficient community designs.
Learn about the values intrinsic to transportation professions, the discrepancies between public priorities and engineering norms, and the strategies to alleviate traffic congestion without breaking the bank. As you dive into Marohn's thought-provoking narrative, you'll gain insights that are essential for anyone interested in the interplay between transportation design and community well-being.
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ISBN: 9781119699293
Year: 2021
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc (US)
Pages: 272
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Discover insider secrets of how America™s transportation system is designed, funded, and built “ and how to make it work for your community
In Confessions of a Recovering Engineer: Transportation for a Strong Town, renowned speaker and author of Strong Towns Charles L. Marohn Jr. delivers an accessible and engaging exploration of America™s transportation system, laying bare the reasons why it no longer works as it once did, and how to modernize transportation to better serve local communities.
You™ll discover real-world examples of poor design choices and how those choices have dramatic and tragic effects on the lives of the people who use them. You™ll also find case studies and examples of design improvements that have revitalized communities and improved safety.
This important book shows you:
The values of the transportation professions, how they are applied in the design process, and how those priorities differ from those of the public.
How the standard approach to transportation ensures the maximum amount of traffic congestion possible is created each day, and how to fight that congestion on a budget.
Bottom-up techniques for spending less and getting higher returns on transportation projects, all while improving quality of life for residents.
Perfect for anyone interested in why transportation systems work “ and fail to work “ the way they do, Confessions of a Recovering Engineer is a fascinating insider™s peek behind the scenes of America™s transportation systems.
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Pretty nice blanket
First off I have to say that this is not exactly a cooling blanket. It is true that when you first get under it, it does feel cool. Shortly thereafter though, wherever the blanket makes contact with you it warms up to your body temperature, so it doesn’t remain cool. Still, I just moved my foot to a different area and hit a cool pocket, so it has its moments. I have to say I really like the weight of this blanket. It’s so hard to find a good blanket, that is not that thick, It is thin, which is exactly what I was looking for since I live in Florida. One side of the blanket is the “cooling“ side which is plain gray, and on the other side is a gray and white striped pattern. I’m not really crazy about the pattern to be honest. I wish this blanket came in more colors or patterns. The blanket fit my queen bed nicely - not too big or too small. For what it is, I’m not really sure I would say it’s good value for the money, but I do like this blanket.
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Reviewed in the United States on March 20, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Surprisingly, effective cooling blanket
When I first saw this cooling blanket available, I grabbed one right away. I had purchased a cooling blanket for my grandfather last summer that was fantastic but very expensive, so I was curious whether this one would actually compare considering the price difference.
Right out of the package, I could immediately feel that it was different from a normal comforter. The fabric itself feels noticeably cool when you touch it, which honestly caught me off guard in a good way.
The gray version I have features a striped design on one side and a solid gray color on the reverse. I love that it isn’t just plain white like so many cooling blankets tend to be. The pattern adds some visual interest while still matching pretty much any bedroom setup.
The fabric is incredibly soft and smooth against the skin. The brand says it’s made with Ice Toweling technology fabric, which supposedly works by absorbing body heat through the fibers’ molecular structure. I’m not totally sure how that works scientifically, but I can definitely tell you the result is real because the blanket does feel cooler when you sleep under it.
Something else I appreciate is that despite being silky smooth, it doesn’t constantly slide off the bed. I was expecting it to behave like a satin sheet, but it actually stays in place surprisingly well and its true to size.
Cleaning is straightforward. They recommend air drying the blanket to preserve the cooling fibers, which seems like a reasonable precaution. I would probably treat it like a delicate fabric just to keep it in good shape long term.
All things considered, I’m really impressed with this blanket. It’s soft, comfortable, genuinely cooling, and a great value compared to some of the pricey alternatives out there. If you tend to overheat while sleeping, this is definitely worth considering.
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Reviewed in the United States on March 9, 2026
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The price was great
Style: Original, Size: Standard/Queen
I couldn’t believe how comfortable they are
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Stay Puft
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Cooler than most pillows and doesn’t go flat. Still gets warm throughout the night.
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Amazing Pillows
Style: Original, Size: King
Yes, great pillows!! we love them
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