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For a span of more than a century, New York's Chinese communities have grown uninterruptedly from three streets in lower Manhattan to five Chinatowns, over 100 street blocks, across the boroughs of Manhattan, Queens, and Brooklyn. No other Chinese communities outside Asia come close to this magnitude. ... Read more

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NYC Chinatown Then & Now
Wished there were much more older photos of NY Chinatown during the early 1900s or before. Many older photos were from the 1950s & 1960s.

disappointing
I was hoping this book would have lots of detailed photos giving an insight of how Chinatowns in NY evolved over the century, but it did not. I could of gotten more information and pictures about Chinatown NY doing an web search on the internet. Don't be deceive by the cover of this book cause not all photographs in the book look like the photos chosen for the cover. Most of the pictures in the book are not taken from the same angle as the history picture for a easy comparison on what has changed over the century. Some of the history photos are so blurred that you can hardly makeout anything. I also did not like how this book was put together, it would talk about Manhatten's Chinatown and then jump to Queens Chinatown without properly explaning and then go back to talking about Manhatten's Chinatown. If you are not from New York City you would not know that it was talking about two different places. Very disappointing indeed and not enough info. I'm just glad I brought this on Amazon and not pay full price for this book at a bookstore. ... Read more

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Hiking around New York City is not just about a trek through Central Park or between high rises. Award-winning writer Skip Card shows you the best hikes in and around The Big Apple. All hikes within the guide take less than 2 1/2 hours to reach by car, with details on public transportation options and clear directions on how to reach the trailhead. Let Skip show you all the worthwhile hikes, from short, flat routes suitable for families to day-long, steep treks for more advanced hikes. Each hike profile contains practical information including point-by-point trail navigation, contact information, facilities, fees, parking instructions, and an easy-to-use map for each trail. Moon Outdoors Take a Hike New York City covers trails in New York’s five boroughs and parts of Long Island, New Jersey, the Catskills, Hudson Valley, the highlands, and the Appalachian Trail. ... Read more

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Awesome, especially if you don't have a car.
I stumbled upon this book in a bookstore while looking for trail maps. There are some basic maps in this book (don't rely on them as your sole map if you do these hikes) but that's not why I bought the book. I bought the book because it had detailed information on hikes that I was already curious about, plus others that I was not aware of.

In addition to the information and route descriptions, there are "Options" and "Directions" sections for each hike, which are great. The Options section offers ways to make the hike shorter or longer by taking different routes so you can adjust the hike to your experience and fitness level. The Directions section includes not only road directions for access by car, but public transportation options, if available. I have found those to be extremely helpful as I, like many New Yorkers, do not own a car. I knew about a few hikes that you could get to by train, but there were several others in this book that I had no idea about. I would say at least a third of the hikes in this book are accessible by public transportation, with several others within reasonable distance of a train or bus stop (in which case he includes walking directions to the trailhead). With New York having one of the most extensive public transit networks in the world and a substantial carless poopulation, this book was very smart to take advantage of that, and it was the main appeal for me, in addition to the interesting bits of historical context and visual snapshots that make each adventure seem more interesting.

I just bought the book about a month ago and already went on two of the hikes in the book, which were awesome. I plan to go on at least 2 or 3 more before it starts getting cold. Again, make sure you buy the New York-New Jersey trail conference map for the area you plan to hike before setting out, which Skip Card himself encourages. Though the maps in this book are helpful, you will probably get lost if you rely on them alone. So buy this book, buy a map, and get out there! Happy Hiking!

Best book to have if you like hiking and live in the city
Saying that I use this book almost every week end should be enough.
This is the best book to have for one day getaway from New York.
Reliable and of good advice.
This is The book I read to chose my week ends hike when I can't leave for more than one day. It has saved my week ends more than once!

excellent product
Easy to use and informative.I look forward to picking hikes for the summer.

A gift for all New Yorkers
I've lived in New York City for ten years, and just when I thought I'd done/seen it all, along comes this great book!I just completed my first hike outlined in "Take a Hike:New York City" yesterday (in the Ramapo Mountains of New Jersey) and I'm hooked.I carried the guide with me and - being a novice hiker - found that all the detail was perfect and wise.And it's smartly written as well with a bit of humor!I might last another ten years in New York now that I've been introduced to another facet of the city I call home.

A Real Hikers Guide to Northern NJ and Southern NY
This book details, in an easy to read fashion, legitmate day hikes (3-9 miles) in the NY/NJ region.If you are looking for hikes that offer the best of what southern NY and northern NJ has to offer, this book is for you. ... Read more

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From soaring skyscrapers to rumbling subways, power shopping to bargain-hunting, world-renowned restaurants to neighborhood delis and pizzerias, majestic cathedrals to Times Square—New York has it all. Chances are you can't do it all, but this friendly guide helps you take a big bite out of the Big Apple with:

• Maps and tips for getting around by public transit, plus sights best seen on foot
• A calendar of events for every season
• A shopper's guide, including trendy areas like SoHo, NoHo, and NoLita
• Information about great free attractions, including the Staten Island Ferry
• Sample itineraries to help you make the most of your trip

Like every For Dummies travel guide, New York City For Dummies, Fourth Edition includes:

• Down-to-earth trip-planning advice
• What you shouldn’t miss — and what you can skip
• The best hotels and restaurants for every budget
• Handy Post-it Flags to mark your favorite pages

With information on "must see" attractions like the Statue of Liberty, the Empire State Building, and Central Park, places to take the kids, an insider's look at the nightlife, tips on getting discount tickets to popular shows, and a Quick Concierge with all kinds of info, this guide will have you saying, "I love New York." ... Read more

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Great book
Great book if you've never been to New York before.I found it extemely helpful in planning our trip with lots of advice and "secret" things I would never have seen or planned on.Has a lot about prices, places and pitfalls.The only thing I would have liked to see was some information on travel from the ports.

Misinformation and Missing Information
This is a terrible excuse for a guidebook.Its maps are blatantly incorrect: the subway map is a ballpark approximation, at best, and things in Central Park are not located where the map says they are, among others.Its attraction descriptions neglect crucial information about the details you actually need at the sites (the Empire State Building and Statue of Liberty in particular), and the restaurant descriptions do not show the complete picture.I don't throw out books I dislike, but this one is going straight to the recycling bin.

If you buy only one book before you travel . . .
Make it this one if you are going to NY.I bought several books and this was the best laid out of all the books and it doesn't try to be a resource for ALL restaurants or ALL stores - it just gets to the best.

I loved nearly every recommendation.The only one that I had a beef with was the "Kid friendly" rating of Mickey Mantles.Not sure how a small bowl of pasta for $10 and no sides is "kid friendly."

Tremendous resource!
We loved this book! We especially liked the author's opinions.Our hotel was right on and so were the restaurants.We appreciated the fact that the author was opinionated.............who needs another book that simply lists all to see and do.We actually felt like real New Yorkers and not just tourists.Kudos Brian!

A great overview guide to the BIG APPLE
This book was very helpful.I enjoyed the brief history of NYC and the simple easy descriptions of different sections of NYC.

They have very good suggestions on Cabs, Subways, Buses, Eating, where to stay, suggested itineraries, etc. Loads and loads of contact information for museums and sights to see.

Easy to follow index to look up anything you might want to do or need info on. ... Read more

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Spend less, see more. This is the philosophy behind Pauline Frommer’s guides. Written by travel expert Pauline Frommer (who is also the daughter of Arthur Frommer), and her team of hand-picked writers, these guides show how to truly experience a culture, meet locals, and save money along the way.

• Industry secrets on how to find the best hotel rooms
• Details on alternative accommodations, great neighborhood restaurants, and cool, offbeat finds
• Packed with personality and opinions

Customer Reviews (13)

Lots to read
I like books with more images then reading when it comes to travel books and this has a lot of reading to do and not so much travel planned routes

A "Must Have" Travel Guide
I just returned from a trip to NYC.My girlfriend and I had purchased this book several months before our trip and it was a priceless part of our trip.It hit the nail on the head in all areas--because of this book, we experienced the "real" NY.Yes, we did many of the "tourist" trips recommended but we also got into the neighborhoods (walking tour of lower Manhattan)and into a wonderful and fun cooking class at the Institute for Culinary Education.All of Pauline's "little tips" found in the blue boxes on various pages were perfect--example:History Written in Stone Street.It told us where to look and where to eat at every turn.By the time we were done reading this book it had at least 30 sticky notes sticking out from various pages and other pages that were ripped out so that we could carry them with us.NOTE:The best tip in the book is titled:Your New Best Friend:The MetroCard.Do your self a favor and buy the weekong unlimited pass for $25.As Pauline suggested, it gets you all over the city and to and from the airport.The subways are easy to ride.The subway maps, included in the book, tell you what lines to ride and where to get off.Enjoy your trip to NYC and buy this book!!It saved us the price of the book the first day that we were there and we ate at all of the best restaurants!

Pauline bites the Big Apple with an excellent guidebook
Each of the "Spend Less See More" guides - including this on for New York City - is well-organized, and includes alternative accommodations to "US$300/night chain hotels," interesting places to eat, sights and attractions (including "gems most visitors miss") and "Insider's" info, like how to attend a TV show taping in New York.

The books are written with a friendly, frank voice that has plenty of strong opinions; I prefer that to bland assessments even if I ultimately disagree.

NYC book highlights:

* The best places to view Ground Zero while it is under re-construction
* The scoop on home stays, including the fact that Pauline's stepsister rents her place out to visitors
* Reviews of hostels in the city (complete with opinions on cleanliness and mattresses) including the Big Apple Hostel at Times Square and family rooms at Hosteling International
* Good info sidebars on eating out and museum-hopping with kids
* How to get cheap(er) theater seats, on- and off-Broadway
* A review of the various tourist pass options
* Sections in the back for family travel, staying wired/connected, and recommended books and movies about New York.

These are comments from my review of the guidebook on my BootsnAll Family Travel Logue - [...] Thanks!

Excellent, reliable guide
You can't go wrong with this guide. The challenge for NYC, which is overwhelming in size, offerings, activities, etc. is how to figure out what you most want to do where, and what is worth your money and what isn't.This guide offers comprehensive, practical, cost-effective suggestions, whether you are a newcomer to the city or a regular visitor. What I really appreciate is the emphasis on what NOT to waste your money on (any transportation other than the subway), any of those double-decker bus guided tours, etc. And of course there are inexpensive must-dos: the Staten Island Ferry, shopping in Chinatown, walking tours, etc. Investing in this book will save you money every time you go to NYC, and I always bring it with me.

One of the best on NYC - not your typical travel guide!
One of the best guides on New York city. It does not list places like a typical travel guide! It gives you a good local's low-down on this city that can intimidate an outsider! ... Read more

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This volume is produced from digital images created through the University of Michigan University Library's preservation reformatting program. The Library seeks to preserve the intellectual content of items in a manner that facilitates and promotes a variety of uses. The digital reformatting process results in an electronic version of the text that can both be accessed online and used to create new print copies. This book and thousands of others can be found in the digital collections of the University of Michigan Library. The University Library also understands and values the utility of print, and makes reprints available through its Scholarly Publishing Office. ... Read more

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The surveyors are 54% women and 46% men.52% are in their 20s and 30s and 48% are 40 and over.No matter the economic climate, New York's appetite for lively dining destinations continues unabated, inspiring ever bolder ventures.For every notable closing, there's another restaurateur waiting in the wings, often joined by an expensive team of architects and designers, and ZAGAT is always there to note the changes. ... Read more

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More helpful for locals than tourists
It was helpful only if you knew where you were going or knew the area quite well. As a tourist it didnt help much if you wanted to find a specific type of food in a specific area. One night ended up wandering 12 blocks just to find a reasonably priced italian place in UES.

Indispensible
One word, indispensable.If you like food, buy one every year, AND buy one before you visit any city to plan your culinary adventures.

An invaluable guide
I visit NYC a couple of times every year, and each time I've relied on this guide for finding great places to eat. NYC restaurants come and go, and my copies tend to get dog-eared since they go everywhere with me, so I get an updated copy every few years. Wouldn't visit New York without it.

Handy reference guide
It's good to have a game plan when visiting NYC (or any big city for that matter), it becomes overwhelming sometimes cause there's just too many resturants to choose from.This guide helps me pick out places I wanna go so I don't end up wandering around aimlessly trying to decide.

Prompt, efficient
The book is an excellant survey of NY and environs restaurants with all the pertinent info needed to find one that suits you.

The bookseller's prompt attention and accurate description was well appreciated. ... Read more

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The long-standing Michelin Travel Guides are an ideal travel companion for travelers who really want to connect with the world. Get to know the local way of life through detailed background information on the country, people, and culture. Quickly identify the best places to visit using Michelin's star rating system. The best sites are highlighted on the sites map or you can follow a pre-planned driving tour. With the Michelin Travel Guide to New York City, explore the Statue of Liberty, ride the subway to jazz at Lincoln Center, step outside the USA to mingle with the 192 member states of the United Nations, hobnob with polar bears at the Bronx Zoo or enjoy medieval sculpture at The Cloisters. ... Read more

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The best NYC guide bar none
I lived in NYC for 14 years. Now when I help my friends plan their trips to NYC, this is the only guidebook I recommend for them. Complete almost across the board, there isn't a neighborhood guide better -- and it includes all the maps, subway routes, and information they will need.

This, and a recent issue of Time Out New York magazine are all you need for a complete and thorough guide to New York and vicinity....

Could Not Have Gotten Along Without It
My husband bought me this guide as a gift for my first trip to New York.I must say that I could not have gotten along without it.Even though my traveling companion had been to Manhattan several times - she even lived there for a period - we were constantly consulting the manual.In particular, the subway map and the map of Central Park were very helpful.As an infrequent traveler, I also found it useful to have the expected gratuities spelled out of me.

I will continue to use the guide to help me sort and identify the many photographs I've taken during my trip.

This is a very valuable tool and the best of the many guidebooks I've come across.

Michelin Green Guide NYC is a good choice
I purchased the Michelin Green Guuide New York City after borrowing it from the library several times.It was a worthwhile purchase, if only for the subway map.It gives a tourist all the information he/she needs to plan a trip to NYC, how to chose places to see, subway information and restaurant suggestions in the area of the attraction.The other plus about this guide is the shape, which fits into the pocket of cargo shorts or into a tote bag.

Useful!!!!!!

I had an older version of this guide when I lived in NYC.It was great.That was 30 years ago.I'm going back next week.After reviewing all the guide books, I still find this one the most useful.Wish me a good trip. ... Read more

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A brand-new edition of the New York City baby bible! City Baby New York, the ultimate guide to raising your baby in the Big Apple, is back in a brand-spanking-new edition, completely revised and updated. Pamela Weinberg and Kelly Ashton introduce parents to New York baby culture, with top-notch advice, insider tips, and up-to-date statistics on local hospitals and doctors, class offerings for parents and children, and a rundown of the city’s best stores for maternity clothes, baby outfits, toys, books, and more. City Baby New York covers it all. ... Read more

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• Hundreds of color photos

• Free pocket map inside,plus easy-to-read maps throughout

• Exact prices, directions, opening hours,and other practical information

• Candid reviews of hotels and restaurants,plus sights, shopping, and nightlife

• Itineraries, walking tours, and trip-planning ideas

• Insider tips from local expert authors

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If you lived anywhere else in the country, you would probably send your child to your neighborhood high school. In New York City, it s much more complicated than that.
But what parent has time to research hundreds of school options? To help you choose a high school that is just right for your child, Clara Hemphill and her colleagues at Insideschools visited nearly all of the city s 400 high schools. This essential revision of the critically acclaimed parents guide features new school profiles; invaluable advice to help parents and students through the stressful admissions process; and new sections on alternative schools, vocational schools, and schools for students learning English. Featuring interviews with teachers, parents, and students, this guide uncovers the inside scoop about school atmosphere, homework, student stress, competition among students, the quality of teachers, gender issues, the condition of the building, class size, and much more.


Table of Contents:

Preface to the Third Edition
Acknowledgments
Introduction
Manhattan
The Bronx
Brooklyn
Queens
Staten Island
Alternative Schools
Vocational or Career and Technical Education Schools
Schools for Students Learning English
Timeline for High School Choice: Planning Calendar
Quick Reference Guide
Index
About the Authors ... Read more

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Smart City Kids NYC Educational Advisory Services
Smart City Kids NYC Educational Advisory service has served the New York City area exclusively longer than any other Advisory Company in NYC.We are The company that schools, non-profit organizations, corporations, and agencies that serve children and families go to in order to get in depth advice on Nursery -12th Grade admissions. Our educational advisors are former Admissions Directors, Nursery School Directors, Placement Directors and Clara Hemphill has served on a few workshops with our company for several years.Her guide is the first and currently the only available book resource that gives insights, opinions and ratings on New York City Public Schools.We highly recommend this very useful tool as a first step to understanding the very complicated world of Public School Admissions.

conscience
This book is a dream!!I bought the middle school guide too.God bless this woman.My daughter attends Nest+M, and she are going to Stuyvesant. ... Read more

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Most experts consider economic development to be the dominant factor influencing urban politics. They point to the importance of the finance and real estate industries, the need to improve the tax base, and the push to create jobs. In New York City Politics: Governing Gotham--the first comprehensive analysis of New York City's political system in four decades--Bruce F. Berg acknowledges the key role of economic development, but also maintains that two other forces are equally important.

The first of these is the city's relationships with the state and federal governments, which influence taxation, revenue, and public policy responsibilities. The second is the city's racial and ethnic diversity, resulting in calls for representation, recognition, and equity in the delivery of services. Berg's focus is on all three forces, as well as the interplay among them.He examines these forces within the context of the governance of New York City's political system, including the maintenance of democratic accountability and civil harmony and the delivery of public goods and services

Along the way, Berg covers a range of topics, including the Dinkins, Giuliani, and Bloomberg administrations; the battles over sports arenas; party politics; rising immigrant groups and the role of their leaders; changes to the city's charter; and New York City politics in the post-9/11 era.

Looking at the full range of forces and activities, Berg is able to test major theories that have been used to study urban politics--pluralism, the growth machine perspective, and regime theory--demonstrating the strengths and weaknesses of each.

An engaging look at the complex nature of urban politics, this book is the only one of its kind to offer a comprehensive narrative of the challenges, frustrations, and successes of New York's governing institutions, and their prospects for meeting the city's long-term needs. ... Read more

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Great Book (Even If You Are Not Taking The Class)
I took his class at the university and it was one of the best classes there. By itself though, it is a good read and dives into the social and political debts of New York Politics. ... Read more

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Great photos, good narrative
This is a large format "coffee table book" published by the museum to commemorate the 400th anniversary of the founding of NYC. The book is an absolutely wonderful collection of photos and other illustrations from the incredible archive of the Museum of the City of New York and covers the city's history over the last 400 years.

The book is organized into 16 chapters, each covering a specific period of history such as the Dutch founding of the city, or the Gilded Age, or the Great Depression. Each chapter is fronted with an essay, from a historian specializing in that period, about NYC and that period of history. After the essay there are a dozen or so pages of captioned photos, maps, engravings and other illustrations depicting the city during the period. The images focus mostly on the everyday life of the people actually living in the city, rather than depicting the lives of the rich and famous.

I thoroughly enjoyed the book and highly recommend it to anyone who has an interest or affection for the City.

One caveat, the books really isn't a general history of NYC. If you're looking for one of those, I'd suggest either Gotham: A History of New York City to 1898 by Burrows and Wallace or New York: An Illustrated History by Ric Burns

A Real Treasure of a Book
I found this book at first in a gift shop (at the full price of $40) and knew I could purchase it for less through amazon.com.I was right.The price I paid was unbelievably low and though used was in excellent condition.This is a wonderful book for anyone interested in the history of New York.It traces New York from the 17th century to the present with great drawings, photos and articles from the past. It is a wonderful addition to anyone's library.

Nice images, terrible quality
If you are considering giving this book as a gift, think again.The book is printed in China with very cheap materials.Despite the nice photographs, I would be ashamed to give this book as a gift.In fact, I had to replace this book 5 times and I still could not get one that managed to survive the shipping process and arrive at my home in undamaged condition.The materials are that cheap!What a shame.

A photo says a thousand words
Not being from NYC, I am still fascinated by the city and and all of its changes. From Robert Moses, Tammany Hall and 9/11- this city has seen it all and it thrills me to know the history of a place I may find myself standing.

Desert1
The panorama of light and life contained within these pages is extensive.The images portrayed whether maps, sketches, prints, paintings, or photographs take one into the heart and soul of New York City. Having lived there a good part of my life many images were familiar from first hand experience or from the extensive history of New York that every student takes growing up in that school system.However, there are images never seen outside the Museum of the City of New York that tell a dramatic story anyone can not only simply enjoy but stand in awe of.The soul of the city, created as it absorbed so many cultures and people over the years, stands center stage. Time has simply stopped in may photos and one anxiously waits for the people, frozen motionless in ordinary acts of living, to simply start moving again where they left off over one hundred years ago. The excitement of life captured in the 1898 photo of Orchard Street, looking South from Hester Street in the Lower East Side of Manhattan is worth the price of the book alone.We are also introduced to many previously existingphotographic studies, essays, and the artists who created them all within this one book.There is great drama here to be visited again and again each time the covers are opened. ... Read more

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2010 New York City Restaurants covers over 2,050 restaurants in all five boroughs. This handy guide contains Zagat Survey's trusted ratings and reviews for New York City-area restaurants based on the opinions of 35,000 avid diners like you. The trademark reviews and corresponding ratings for Food, Décor, Service and Cost are organized alphabetically in a user-friendly format. Use the indexes arranged by cuisine, neighborhood and special features like ""In"" Places, Winning Wine Lists, or Romantic Places to find the perfect restaurant for any occasion. ... Read more

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Quashed & Crumpled
Sorry to say the bottom right hand corner of the book was all quashed and crumpled. It was a birthday giftso not too impressed to say the least.

Zagat

Easy to navigate.Filled with Great Restaurant reviews.Excellent size.Perfect!

A must for my New York visits
I buy this guide every couple of years.I depend on it for my quarterly NY visits.It has restaurants listed in alpha order as well as by area of the city - as well as by type of food.And if you're coming with the family it even has a family friendly section.Very much worth the price.

Totally Dependable
Totally dependable, arrived the next day. Used but looks brand new.
Will use again without a doubt !

zagat NYC restaurant guide
Bought this item as a gift. I have used it before and it is a great guide ... Read more

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Gives historical, artistic descriptions plus original photographs of more than 90 major structures, sites and symbols—from Indian coves and trails and Dutch canals to contemporary skyscrapers. Contains a comprehensive analysis of the major architectural styles that have helped create the New York City skyline. ... Read more

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wonderful
This is a wonderful book that extensively covers the architecture of buildings in New York, from past to present. Full of interesting background information. I can recommend this book to anyone that is interested in New York architecture. Unfortunately, photographs are kept to an essential minimum. Other than that, it was everyting I hoped for.

A good book for a visitor to NYC
I bought this book a few days before my first visit to New York City. However,just reading very first part of this book gave me good knowledge of both history and architectures of NYC.

This book starts with the bornof New York City in 17th century, and covers many famous (and not sofamous) architectures with about 200 photos taken by the author.Itcovers Georgian influence of 18th Century, Greek revival of 19th century,the Chicago school...etc. The Art Deco Skyscrapers, such as the EmpireState building and the Chrysler building are well described.A wholechapter is devoted to Rockefeller Center. The history of MOMA (Museum ofModern Art) is interesting...

For me, this book seems to have somesmall shortcomings. This book lacks "up to date" information.(This revised edition was first published in 1994.) Also, as a fan of FrankLloyd Wright, I hope Guggenheim Museum have been covered more. ... Read more

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In New York City, crime is big - big in newspaper headlines, big to politicians who win and lose jobs because of a flux in crime, and big in the lore of the city itself. This book begins with a survey of crime in the Big Apple and then focuses on its landmark cases, including the sixteen-year terrorism of the Mad Bomber, the bystander effect in the fatal stabbing of Kitty Genovese, the Son of Sam serial killings, the assassination of John Lennon, the fall of mob boss Paul Castellano, and the murder of Jennifer Levin by Preppie Killer Robert Chambers Jr. ... Read more

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One of the first accounts of social variation in language, this groundbreaking study founded the discipline of sociolinguistics, providing the model on which thousands of studies have been based. In this second edition, Labov looks back on forty years of sociolinguistic research, bringing the reader up to date on its methods, findings and achievements. In over thirty pages of new material, he explores the unforeseen implications of his earlier work, addresses the political issues involved, and evaluates the success of newer approaches to sociolinguistic investigation. In doing so, he reveals the outstanding accomplishments of sociolinguistics since his original study, which laid the foundations for studying language variation, introduced the crucial concept of the linguistic variable, and showed how variation across age groups is an indicator of language change. Bringing Labov's pioneering study into the 21st century, this classic volume will remain the benchmark in the field for years to come. ... Read more

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EXPLORE THE MOST EXCITING CITY
IN THE WORLD THROUGH THE EYES OF
COMICS' MOST EXCITING SUPER HEROES!

Perhaps one of the most popular and recognizable "characters" in Marvel Comics is New York City itself. When comics legend Stan Lee decided that Marvel Super Heroes like Spider-Man and the Fantastic Four would work and play on the real-life streets of New York, he made it thrillingly easy for readers to imagine their favorite crimefighters just around the corner. Now, armed with this action-packed guidebook, Marvel fans can take a fun-filled tour of the Big Apple, visiting some of the most famous and obscure locations from Marvel's long, rich history:

• The stately uptown museum that inspired the Avengers Mansion
• The Greenwich Village street that is home to Dr. Strange's Sanctum Santorum
• The bridge where Spider-Man tried -- and failed -- to save his girlfriend, Gwen Stacy
• The site of the X-Men's first battle against Dark Phoenix

From the Empire State Building to the Statue of Liberty to Times Square, you'll get blow-by-blow descriptions of Marvel's greatest adventures, and the lowdown on Marvel landmarks both real and imagined. Whether you're a native New Yorker, a thrill-seeking tourist, or a curious armchair traveler, with this one-of-a-kind guide you can explore the city that never sleeps and the comics that live forever. ... Read more

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Guide to New York through the Eyes of a Parallel Universe
This Guide to New York City is Rich in history, anecdotes and Comic books-- what's that you say?you want to go to Hell's Kitchen so you look it up in this book and you'll find all about our Hell's Kitchen. But then Peter Sanderson takes you one step further and takes you through all of the historical places and Heroes that live and work in Hell's Kitchen(Daredevil/Matt Murdock) that are in the Marvel Universe.From Midtown and the fantastic four and the Baxter Building to Westchester County and the X-Men you'll find all sorts of info fun and pics. a worthwile investment for those who like to collect unusual guides to cities. ... Read more

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Kids Travel & Learn - New York City. This Kids Travel & Learn travel activity book is developed for you and your child to have a fun and educational experience while you travel to New York City! Fun activities are mixed with facts about New York City in a way appealing to elementary school age children. Many aspects of New York City are covered, such as geography, history, government, specific sights, animal and plant life, food, sports, and transportation. Also, a wide range of school subjects are incorporated, including reading, writing, math, geography and history. The combination of facts and activities engage the children in a learning experience while they are also having fun. The book begins with the opportunity for the child to fill in information about their trip to NYC. Thereafter the topics follow a logical path, beginning with geography (Where in the world am I?), history (Who's been here before?), government & local geography (What makes up NYC?), getting around (Where in NYC am I?), food (What can I eat here?), sights (including several of the city's favorites), sports (What sports do they like here?) and a summary of the experience. As the children journey through the topics of the book, they will be engaged in: fact boxes, completing quizzes, mazes & patterns, rhyming, adding, applying logical thinking, racing through mazes, connecting dot-to-dots and coloring. It is suggested that older children work independently with the book, while younger children (who are not yet proficient readers) are likely to need some supervision from an adult, or older sibling, to get the most out of the book. The Kids Travel & Learn series is developed by two avid travelers who want to spread the joy of both travel and learning to kids - and adults - of all ages! This is the first book in the Kids Travel & Learn series. Please visit our website for more information at www.leokidstravel.com. ... Read more

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Kids will love this!
This book is a must! With summer approaching and many day trips to the city planned, we will have our copy with us every time. I love that I'll be teaching my daughter about the rich history of NYC, while having fun. She's so excited to get started! Such a great idea!...thanks to the authors for coming up with it.

Fun for all ages -- and much more than a one-time use!!
Our 3 children- ages 5, 7 and 8 -- all found fun activities that were just right for them in this interactive book.Whether it was mazes, learning about NY sports teams, or checking off the places they've been, they had a great time working on the book. We'll bring this book with us each time we visit NYC; there's such a variety of activities that it will last for many, many visits.I highly recommend it!

Great fun and learning for your visit to NYC!!!
My elementary-aged children love working on this book during our trips into the city.We live nearby and go periodically and they love working on it when riding on the train.Our friends who come from Europe also love trying to finish the whole book on a single visit!In this past I have found it difficult to find entertaining and educational travel activity books.This one is a true winner and I highly recommend it!Which city will be next in the series?

This is the book you've been looking for!
We bought this book for our 3 nephews when we travelled to NYC.
The kids absolutely loved it and now that we are back in the UK they continue to work their way through the book.
It's educational for all ages, it's fun and interactive, pitched at the right level and makes a great present whether you are travelling to NYC or not.
We sincerely hope there will be more books in this series, perhaps even one on London ? ... Read more

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A Unique Glimpse of the Rest of New York during the Period
Contents:
---- Part 1: The Revolution in Downstate New York
1. Kings County - Edwin G. Burrows
2. Queens County - Joseph S. Tiedemann
3. Suffolk County - John G. Smith
4. Richmond County, Staten Island - Phillip Papas

---- Part 2: The Revolution in the Hudson Valley
5. Westchester County - Jacob Judd
6. The Central Hudson Valley: Dutchess, Orange and Ulster Counties - Thomas S. Wermuth
7. Albany County - Sefan Bielinski

---- Part 3: The Revolution on the Frontier
8. Tryon County - Robert W. Venables
9. Charlotte County - Paul R. Huey

Conclusion


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The Other New York is a series of essays that survey the circumstances of the rest of the colony of New York outside of New York City during the American Revolution. Each essay, except one, focuses on the issues and events within a single county. The other essay combines three Central Hudson Valley counties because their circumstances and dynamics were similar. The essays clearly demonstrate the variety of issues and priorities that divided and often distracted various regions of the colony of New York during the Revolutionary period.

The essays work as surveys giving basic information about factions and motives within each county. In some cases, factions were largely divided along religious affiliation. In some counties, class divisions were a major factor with many in the lower classes looking at a change in government as a opportunity to improve class standing. The frontier counties had varying issues such as Indian alliances and who had granted the land patants. The population of Charlotte County was often more concerned with whose land patents (New York's or New Hampshire's) would be recognized as the legitimate patents.

The essays each briefly cover the individual issues of counties over the twenty-five years of the Revolutionary period, although some essays are more tightly focused on the ten to twelve years of violence, war and uneasy peace. The essays each supply several pages of notes a for continued research into a county's circumstances. The notes often include recommended texts that explore specific aspects is much greater detail. The book is all too short in content in that the essays are rich with content and hint at a much greater level of knowledge and research on the part of the authors. The book is nonetheless a good reference tool because of the number of notes, which cite many highly regionalized and less well-known sources.
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