Pack your bags, grab this guide, and hit the road to twenty-five convenient mini-vacations in New England, Quebec, and New York City. Enjoy a cultural smorgasbord and visit the Norman Rockwell Museum, take in a summer concert at Tanglewood, and experience an "off-off-off Broadway" theater in The Berkshires escapes. Challenge the rapids on a white-water raft through dramatic Kennebec Gorge, pamper yourself in a hideaway spa turned inn, and mine the rugged hills of Maine for semi precious stones in the Interior Escape. Step back in time and explore opulent mansions from the Gilded Age and sail away on the Madeleine for a "sight sailing" tour of Newport in the Coast to Coast escape. This guide includes: detailed route maps, travel directions, destination highlights, activities for morning, afternoon and evening, choice restaurants, picnic sites, and lodgings, special events and festivals, shopping, and local sources of information. (5 1/2 x 8 1/2, 352 pages, b&w photos, maps)

Perfect for native New Yorkers (6.5 million of whom do not have cars) and out-of-towners who want day-trip ideas Includes more than 100 destinations in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut Covers diverse types of travel, ranging from laid-back B & B weekends on the Jersey Shore to rugged outdoor pursuits in the Catskills Gives complete details on getting to the destinations and includes dozens of regional and city maps In-depth local publicity campaign Free companion podcast available.

Magyar, Stars & Stripes strikingly recounts a Hungarian Jewish family’s history of love, affection, persecution, and injustice. It tells about their close kinship and heart-wrenching experiences in labor and concentration camps. The book chronicles Alexander Taub’s life—from a playful childhood to a young adulthood shattered within a labor camp in Schachendorf, Austria. Every day is a new battle to survive amid countless bodies. He makes a daring escape and finds compassion in people who offer food and clothing. Rebuilding the ashes of his family, Taub takes us on an extraordinary journey to Manhattan, where he and surviving family members eventually become successful entrepreneurs. He uses street smarts and intuition to make his fortune but still remains an enigmatic figure building a brick wall to contend with the great losses in his life. While giving historical accounts and sufficient background information of these different periods, the author often transcribes verbatim his grandfather’s broken English to illustrate the man’s unique style and humorous outlook on life. This incredibly witty and courageous story of perseverance will greatly appeal to the reader’s emotions.

The team's lineup changes forever in the perfect jumping-on point for the series that Wizard said "could be the most original book to focus on teenaged super heroes since Spider-Man debuted all the way back in 1962!" When a dangerous alien invades Los Angeles, the Runaways' own Karolina Dean may be the only hero in the Marvel Universe who can stop him... but at what cost? Collects Runaways #7-12.

Prominent author and abolitionist Lydia Maria Child began writing her "letters" from New York in August 1841 as a response to the troubling realities marking her private and public life. In particular, she was preoccupied by her editorial duties at the National Anti-Slavery Standard and dismayed by the growing sectarian spirit of antislavery reform. Collected primarily from the pages of the Standard, her literary essays on women's rights, the preaching of African American minister Julia Pell, the Crosby Street Synagogue, animal magnetism, the engineering miracle of Croton Aqueduct, and countless other people, topics, and events capture the breathless and sometimes unsettling transformation of one representative hub of national life.In his general introduction and annotation of the text, Bruce Mills reconstructs the biographical and cultural context surrounding the book's publication and documents substantive changes between the Standard's version of the letters and the book form. This edition also includes ten letters that Child chose to omit from earlier editions, including essays on the farewell gathering for the Amistad captives at the African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church and the near lynching of British abolitionist George Thompson.Long considered among Child's best writing, Letters from New-York still captivates readers with its moving descriptions of enduring cultural realities. It offers readers a telling glimpse of New York as an emerging urban center and is an invaluable addition to the library of American literature.

The team's lineup changes forever in the perfect jumping-on point for the series that Wizard said "could be the most original book to focus on teenaged super heroes since Spider-Man debuted all the way back in 1962!" When a dangerous alien invades Los Angeles, the Runaways' own Karolina Dean may be the only hero in the Marvel Universe who can stop him... but at what cost? Collects Runaways #7-12.

New York cooking is nothing less than fabulous! In this remarkable cookbook, over 400 recipes have been selected to bring you the essence of New York cuisine, one tasty dish at a time. Imagine having prominent chefs, popular restaurants, junior leagues, plus a variety of other superb New York cooks, each offering delicious samples of their particular cooking style and taste all in one book! Sixty-seven popular cookbooks from all over the Empire State have contributed their favorite recipes to this outstanding collection. There's everything from Cappuccino Parfaits to Bronx Duck, and practically a whole chapter on cheesecakes! Ah, the delicious diversity! Best of the Best from New York is the thirty-first volume in the acclaimed Best of the Best State Cookbook Series. Each of these culinary travelogues includes photographs, illustrations, and interesting quips about the history, folklore, and food of each featured state. The Catalog of Contributing Cookbooks sections provide a description of each contributing cookbook plus ordering information-a treasure for cookbook collectors. Enjoy tasting your way through the Catskills, over Niagara Falls, throughout the Finger Lakes region, down in the Hudson Valley, into New york City and its boroughs, and all the way through the Hamptons-it's all fantastic!

Join award-winning photographer Michael Yamashita as he soars high above the hustle and bustle of New York in this unparalleled portfolio of gorgeous images conveying the architectural details, off-the-beaten-track neighborhoods, and remarkable energy that make Gotham unique. From legendary monuments like the Statue of Liberty and the Empire State Building to the graceful bridges spanning the boroughs, New York from Above highlights world-famous sites as well as hidden corners, providing a bird's-eye view that will change the way you see the city. 

True stories about New York before and after September 11—written by the people for whom the city is the stage set for their lives.Some of the voices to be found in its pages are those of well known writers—Michael Cunningham, Jeannette Winterson, Phillip Lopate, Luc Sante, Megan Daum, Sam Lipsyte, Thomas Beller—and many more are from people who may not even consider themselves writers, but who were tempted by the "Tell Mr. Beller A Story" button on the critically acclaimed website, mrbellersneighborhood.com, where all these pieces originally appeared. Taken together these essays, reportage, and vignettes are a testament to the vitality, diversity, and complexity of New York City at the turn of the century. A version of this book was in production in early September 2001. After September 11th the web site was flooded with pieces by people who wanted to testify to their survival, to bear record of their witness, and to comprehend. Some of the material in the "After" section is as stark and immediate as the photojournalism from that day. And some posses a wisdom and humanity that is an essential part of moving beyond the events of 9/11. This single volume is in effect two books, with two covers, a "before" and an "after," with a separate introduction for each. It is a powerful document of its time, and, with its vivid and insightful writing, it is also news that will stay news, sometime that will remain an engrossing read long after the events described have receded into the past. "Brief and memorable epitomes of the urban encounter: a transporting collection. "—Kirkus Reviews "The quality of these pieces is consistently high, and they feel authentic throughout."— Publishers Weekly "Before and After: Stories From New York vividly captures the fissure of a place suddenly and utterly transformed... It's hard to imagine a more appropriate or more moving collection of voices."—San Francisco Chronicle "The essays are gorgeous, alternately sad and funny...[a] richly human collection."—Portland Mercury "Its 60+ stories are all tightly wound and cleanly written... they're emotionally engaging, they're clear, they're direct... It's a heartbreaker of a book."—Flakmag.com

In this memorable tour above New York, vibrant photographs capture the unique character of New York City as seen through the lens of one of today’s top aerial photography experts. This volume presents an unparalleled portfolio of images conveying the architectural details, off-the-beaten-track neighborhoods, and remarkable energy that, combined, make New York like no other city in the world. From such legendary monuments as the Statue of Liberty and the Empire State Building to the bridges spanning the boroughs, this volume highlights world-famous sites as well as hidden corners of the city.

Free Worldwide Delivery : Time Out New York : Paperback : Ebury Press : 9781846702105 : 1846702100 : 07 Apr 2011 : Suitable for travellers and residents alike, this title takes on the best of what to see, do, where and when to explore New York. From Central Park, Upper Fifth Avenue and Museum Mile to the hottest downtown and Brooklyn 'hoods (Greenwich Village, and Carroll Gardens), it points visitors to both the well known and the under-the-radar sights.

"A fact-filled, alphabetical journey through the five boroughs of the city. A pigeon serves as a tour guide of sorts, appearing on every page in either the small inset illustration or in one of the smaller spot-art drawings located along the bottom of the pages. The format works well to introduce famous landmarks and neighborhoods with descriptive alliterative sentences, such as "Dragons dance by dim sum diners" as an introduction to Chinatown and "Gorgeous gardens grace glass-houses" for commentary on the New York Botanical Garden. Succinct paragraphs of historical information are located under each full-page, highly detailed colored-pencil-and-watercolor illustration. In a much smaller type size, a one-sentence, sometimes quirky, bit of information is imparted as well, as in "Many skyscrapers don't have a 13th floor. No one wants to be on an unlucky floor!" This up-to-date book includes a reference to and inset illustration of the former Twin Towers under the letter T: "Tough times take teamwork." The book begins with a map and a listing of the 26 landmarks showcased. The endpapers offer a different sort of New York alphabet to readers, featuring small illustrations of interesting trademark items, such as a Nathan's hot dog, a blue box from Tiffany's, and a yellow cab. A wonderful testament to a diverse city and its equally diverse residents." -School Library Journal

The 19th edition of "Time Out New York" offers an exhaustive overview of all the city has to offer in terms of tourist attractions, eating and drinking, shopping, clubs and the sights -- everything from pizza and bagels to shopping green. It spotlights the city's hot new neighborhoods as well as the changing scene in the more established ones, with walking tour itineraries that allow visitors to explore each neighborhood at the street level. Comprehensive coverage of the city's incomparable arts and culture scene makes this an invaluable sourcebook for tourists and natives alike. An extensive month by month calendar of events is included. Escapes and excursions within relatively easy reach for day or overnight trips are also included.

Settle down with Zelda's Tips from the Tub for a nice long bubble bath to escape the pressures of everyday life. As you relax and unwind, you can absorb the wisdom of Zelda, chuckle, reflect, chuckle some more, and resolve issues. As Zelda puts it, "Even good girls get dirty sometimes." Zelda is a new breed of supermodel. Her measurements are 32-32-32. Her wisdom allows us to laugh at ourselves when we take life too seriously. And her popularity is growing! She's been featured in the New York Times, and Ladies' Home Journal, Good Morning America, and even Oprah Winfrey have all raved about her. She even received an honorary "Pet" degree from Harvard. Zelda's Tips from the Tub is the fifth book from this sixty-pound wise and witty bulldog. Her newest volume is all about taking time out (albeit not much) and coming away with a new and refreshed attitude. So sit back, relax, put your feet up, and enjoy-just don't drink the bathwater!

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Completely updated with new photographs and text, "New York from the Air "is a lush, romantic, and ultimately hopeful tribute to one of the most thrilling cities in history. World-renowned bestselling photographer Yann Arthus-Bertrand--shooting from vantage points few people ever attain--presents the power and beauty of Manhattan's amazing skyscrapers, the bucolic joys of Central Park, the majesty of the Upper West Side's castle-like apartment buildings, and much, much more. This new edition includes unpublished photographs of landmarks built since the 2003 edition. New York historian and cartographer John Tauranac's lively commentaries lead readers on a truly spectacular tour from above the city that never sleeps.

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For over 150 years, the New York Times has been the United States' newspaper of record. With unmatched breadth, depth, and quality of reporting, its coverage is consistently authoritative and absorbing.This unique collection of the Times' most fascinating and relevant articles about business opens a compelling window onto how one of the most powerful economies in human history came to be, including the men and women who have helped create it. Introduced and narrated by Harvard Business School historian Nancy Koehn, The Story of American Business walks you through content ranging from feature stories to in-depth news analysis to obituaries, spanning from the 1850s to today. Exploring the people, trends, and pivotal events that have shaped business in America, Koehn has organized the book around a number of important themes, including:The rise of big business?the advent of mass production, a national market, and the modern U.S. economy Wall Street-its origins, key players, influence, and evolution Leadership-from robber barons to corporate rock stars And much more-including the growth of a consumer society, changing women's roles, development of the labor movement, the rise of the service economy, and the impact of corporate scandalsAbsorbing and thought-provoking, The Story of American Business provides a much-needed glimpse into our past and a vital lens for understanding our future.

H. P. Lovecraft’s "New York Exile" of 1924-26 was perhaps the unhappiest period of his entire life: living in a city whose giganticism and heterogeneity he loathed, unable to find work and forced to economize drastically on food and other necessities, and trapped in an uncongenial marriage, Lovecraft could only express his anger and despair in his work. This volume, which gathers the five stories he wrote during this period, shows how Lovecraft sought refuge by returning imaginatively to his native New England ("The Shunned House," "In the Vault"), lashing out at the many "foreigners" occupying the city ("The Horror at Red Hook"), seeking the antiquarian havens that still remained in the metropolis ("He"), or boldly confronting New York’s clangor and stridency ("Cool Air"). Editors S. T. Joshi and David E. Schultz supply a lengthy biographical introduction as well as exhaustive notes to each story, supplying information on their background, influences, and use of the history and topography of New York City. As a result, these five stories present an underlying unity beyond their varied themes and locales: they show how Lovecraft came to terms with America’s only true megalopolis.

Letters from New York is presented here in a high quality paperback edition. This publication is a professional scan from an original edition of the book, and of the best possible quality. This popular classic work by Lydia Maria Francis Child is in the English language. If you enjoy the works of Lydia Maria Francis Child then we highly recommend this publication for your reading enjoyment.

"New York New York" combines the talents of renowned photographer Harry Benson with text by society columnist Hilary Geary Ross to create a stunning portrait of New York's best-known citizens. From captains of industry, politicians, movie stars, dancers, artists, and best-selling authors to celebrated athletes and society doyennes, "New York New York" captures the glamour of Manhattan from the early 60s to today in hundreds of black-and-white and color photographs. Subjects include Diane Sawyer, Halston, Truman Capote, Robert Redford, Neil Simon, Tom Wolfe, Norman Mailer, Spike Lee, Malcolm Forbes, Al Pacino, Lauren Hutton, Lena Horne, Andy Warhol, Yogi Bera, Jackie Kennedy, Gerard Butler, Cindy Lauper, Daryl Hannah, Mario Cuomo, Birdie Bell, Donald Trump, Brooke Astor, Yoko Ono, Woody Allen, and Michael Kors, among many, many others.

As sixty-eight year old PeterAbeles confronts his ambivalence over his mother's recent death, he lacestogether his childhood memories of the prewar Austrian aristocracy his Jewishfamily belonged to, the rising tide of hate that engulfed them and their decisionto flee, and the story of his life in America. In trying to come to terms with his personal history and family, Abeles looksbeyond the immediate horrors of the Holocaust and the Diaspora to some of themore subtle effects on the reconstructed lives that followed. He gives a hard, honest account of his upbringing by a cold, demanding father and an embittered, materialistic mother . . . but he frames that account in forgiveness and redemption, imagining his dead mother as she receives a treasure box of Sefirot, the tenHebrew words that allow an individual to know Kabbalah, or wisdom. Peter Abeles and Tom Hicks haveproduced an intelligent and edifying memoir that has much to say about exileand immigration, about class, money, love and forgiveness. In Otto, the Boy at the Window, they offer readers some hard-earned shreds of Kabbalah. Praise for Otto, the Boy at theWindow:"This unforgettable book openswith the death of Abeles' mother in Long Island when hewas 68, which prompts him to reflect on his Viennese childhood in the 1930s. His mother was strict and possessive, and his father was unyielding. The father owned a thriving wholesale shoe business, and the family had servants andtutors. Abeles relives the Anschlussof March 12, 1938, when theNazis took control of Austria, and he remembers mobs of Nazi sympathizers destroying synagogues andJewish-owned properties during Kristallnacht inNovember of that year. In November 1939, the family sailed from Rotterdamto New York with only $10 leftfrom their fortune. They went to Chicago, where two sponsoring families met them. Abeles recountshis subsequent service in the U.S. Air Force, his success in the businessworld, and

A horticultural escape and guided tour through all the best- and little-known gardens in New York City’s five boroughs.Tucked inside venerable museums, perched on rooftops, concealed behind sleek midtown facades, and waiting beyond unassuming gates you may have passed a hundred times, if you know where to look, remarkable gardens welcome visitors in almost every corner of New York City. From the windy bluffs of The Heather Garden in Fort Tryon Park to the bold, contemporary Gantry Plaza State Park in Hunters Point, Queens, to the innovative, recently-opened High Line, this pocket-sized guide tells the stories of more than 100 gardens in New York City’s boroughs. In addition to presenting the flora and fauna of New York’s urban fabric, it also chronicles the history, events, and personalities behind the green spaces visited by generations of New Yorkers. More than 50 color photos showcase the gardens, with each garden entry offering complete visitor information, clearly-labeled maps of each borough or region, and lively anecdotes sprinkled throughout. Praise for the First Edition: “[A] beautiful and instructive guide to 100 gardens (the number du jour) in the five boroughs, as delightful as it is petite.” —Verlyn Klinkenborg “Find a green oasis near you in the new Garden Guide: New York City . . . The beautifully photographed, pocket-sized book covers more than 100 public gardens . . . these horticultural escapes . . . will make you breathe a little easier.” —Time Out New York “[This] guide can be used to find a refuge from the concrete . . . [and] help New Yorkers find the riches that are theirs in this great city.” —Urban Outdoors 75 color photographs

"New York in Color "presents the best color photography of New York over the last century. From its iconic landmarks like Times Square and Coney Island to the visual poetry of its streets and skyline, New York presents an ever-changing visual collage best seen in color. Here, neon lights define the spirit of the night, a young Bob Dylan lingers in the snows of Greenwich Village, subway trains are rolling murals, and New Yorkers of every era become dramatic actors on the world's greatest stage. Presenting work--much of it unknown--by major photographers, including such masters as Andre Kertesz, William Klein, Helen Levitt, and Joel Meyerowitz, "New York in Color "is destined to be a classic photographic survey of the world's most visually vibrant city.