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The South Street Seaport district in lower Manhattan, in and around Wall Street and along the East River south of the Brooklyn Bridge, has been the epicentre of immigration, trade, and commerce in New York City for more than 350 years and is still home to the largest collection of historic architecture in Manhattan. This guide to the South Street district lists nine walking tours that incorporate text, maps, photographs, and drawings to give ...

Which Manhattan streets are really "true" compass direction east-west? Where is the British Airways Concorde jet on display in NYC? Where is Icahn Stadium in NYC? Where can you find a floating Blackbird in Manhattan? When did women first become NYPD "police officers"? ...

Like the most seasoned en plein air painters, Robert Bowden has skillfully painted the Manhattan landscape and presents a watercolor chronicle that has a timeless quality. Bowden's painting style and the charming medium gives his cityscapes both an intimacy and immediacy that perfectly capture the most alluring aspects of New York. Some subjects in this book are welcomely familiar, some are more anonymous, but all capture the heart and life of ...

Buddhism in New York is as exciting and diverse as the city itself, but can be just as overwhelming for those new to the practice. What's a good temple or practice center to try for your first visit? What should you wear? What are the differences between the various schools? With The Buddhist Guide to New York, you can find a supportive community in which to explore the wisdom offered by this 2,500-year-old tradition. The book includes: * A brief ...

We snap to attention when we hear about urban miracles: the designer jacket picked up for a pittance, the killer apartment snagged for next to nothing, swank furnishings found at garage-sale prices. Treasures like these in New York City--where it often seems the best things are reserved for the wealthy--can now be yours, thanks to New York Times House and Home reporter Tracie Rozhon, a bona fide expert on how to live the good life in Gotham. ...

Provides readers with everything they need to know about Fido-friendly travel in New York State. New Yorkers and tourists can discover the outstanding variety of dog-friendly recreation and accommodations in the Empire State. ...

A celebration of the people, places, and institutions that have given New York City its character. Arranged topically, it covers business, politics, crime, religion, education and health, theater, architecture, media and literature, sports, history, and more. Illustrated with period photographs. ...

These attractive guides identify the birds most likely to be seen in your city's backyards, streets and parks. Introduces the fascinating and popular pastime of bird-watching. Includes advice on building feeders and birdhouses. Color illustrations help you identify birds quickly while the text provides interesting information about each bird. These books are easy-to-use references for the urban birdwatcher. ...

All Around the Town brings the citys history to life, street by street, building by building, in all its diversity. What other book leads us to the birthplace of the Twist, or where Patty Hearst hid out, or the site of the countrys first traffic fatality?
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