On Bicycles. A 200-Year History of Cycling in New York City, Paperback - Evan Friss

Evan Friss traces the colorful and fraught history of bicycles-and bicyclists-in New York City. He uncovers the bicycle's place in the city over ti...

Reducere. ALL COLOR INTERIORVery few men have had the impact on Broadway theatre as did Justin Brooks Atkinson, the drama critic of The New York Times from 1...

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Reducere. Finding Your Irish Ancestors in New York City, Paperback

Reducere. Beginning in the 1920s, an all-star team of goons, gunmen and garrotters transformed America's criminal landscape. Its membership was diverse; the ...

Contributor(s): Author: Michael A. LernerIn 1919, the United States embarked on the country's boldest attempt at moral and social reform: Prohibiti...

Contributor(s): Author: Christopher WashburneThis ethnographic journey into the New York salsa scene of the 1990s offers detailed accounts of music...

Reducere. DescriptionAward-winning author Steven Herrick journeys across France on a bicycle, following the canals, rivers and back roads while sampling the ...

Catherine believes that life is a journey. After serving a one year tour in Iraq with the military, Catherine realized life is short and that she n...

Publisher: Bonnier Books LtdAuthor(s): Lauren UrasekNumber of pages: 224Publication date: 2016Dimensions: 131 x 197 x 19Cover type: Paperback / sof...

In The Soft City, the ethnographer Terry Williams ventures deep into the underground world of sex in New York. The book explores different aspects ...

Explores women of colour's grassroots leadership in organisations that are not singularly identified with feminism. Centred in New York City, Pushi...

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Reducere. ``Told brilliantly, even unforgettably ... An American story, one that belongs to all of us.`` -- Boston Globe ``A richly textured guide to the his...

ALL COLOR INTERIORVery few men have had the impact on Broadway theatre as did Justin Brooks Atkinson, the drama critic of The New York Times from 1...

From its origins as a primitive Dutch outpost to the sprawling urban complex it is today, the defining characteristic of New York has been constant...

The History of Cycling in Fifty bikes tells the story of the bicycle through 50 iconic machines

Applying a much needed intersectional approach, Melissa Fuster shows that nutritionists and eaters often misrepresent, and even racialize or pathol...

How much do you actually know about New York City? Did you know they tried to anchor Zeppelins at the top of the Empire State Building? Or that the...

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Reducere. DescriptionDavid Ruggles (1810-1849) was one of the most heroic--and has been one of the most often overlooked--figures of the early abolitionist m...

The first full account of governments' attempts to suppress drugs and drug-dealing.Publisher: Reaktion BooksAuthor(s): P. E. CaquetNumber of pages:...

Experience a seldom-seen New York City with journalists and NYC natives Sharon Seitz and Stuart Miller as they show you the 42 islands in this city...

Presented in a pocket-sized landscape format and with captions explaining the story behind each photo, New York is a stunning collection of images ...

Reducere. *Includes pictures *Includes accounts of Henry Hudson's expedition around Manhattan and relations with the Lenape natives *Includes accounts of tra...

Reducere. At age eleven, Rosie Lepidus's main concerns are winning ring-a-levio, going to school, and staying out of trouble. But when Mama falls ill with pn...

Reducere. CD 1: 1. My Love Will Not Let You Down 2. Prove It All Night 3. Two Hearts 4. Atlantic City 5. Mansion On The Hill 6. The River 7. Youngstown 8. Mu...

"I trace my ancestry back to the Mayflower, " writes Andrew S. Dolkart. "Not to the legendary ship that brought the Pilgrims to Plymouth, Massachus...

Reducere. "There are eight million stories in the Naked City." This famous line from the 1948 film The Naked City has become an emblem of New York City itsel...

Reducere. In this lively and deeply affecting memoir, Rebecca McClanahan tracks the heartbeat of New York as only a stunned newcomer can: in overheard conver...

Reducere. *Includes pictures *Includes accounts of Henry Hudson's expedition around Manhattan and relations with the Lenape natives *Includes accounts of tra...

Reducere. It's Halloween night, and creatures and critters from near and far are starting to gather outside the front door. And now here comes a whole army o...

Reducere. Viniyl 1: Side A: 2. Prove It All Night 6: 164. Atlantic City 6: 36Side B: 2. The River 11: 162. Badlands 5: 434. Born To Run 5: 576. Land Of Hopes...

Lonely Planet's Experience New York City is your guide to unforgettable experiences and local surprises. Walk through Harlem's rich literary histor...

About DK Eyewitness Family Guide New York CityPerfect for planning and enjoying a stress-free family holiday, this easy-to-use guide book is packed...

Award NameSydney Taylor Book AwardAward categoryOlder ReadersDescriptionAt age eleven, Rosie Lepidus's main concerns are winning ring-a-levio, goin...

Reducere. King Claude, the adorable talking dog, and his family return to New York City for another exciting journey. Join them in this beautifully illustrat...

Reducere. When the going gets tough, the tough solve crosswordsBased on the British WWII poster, ``Keep Calm and Carry On, `` this lighthearted collection is...

DescriptionFrom the corner bodega to the top of the Empire State Building, NYC is overflowing with energy and culture. Experience the city with a l...

DescriptionLOOK UP New York is the first volume of an exciting new series of architecture and design books inspiring architects of all ages. This b...

Publisher: BiblioLifeAuthor(s): New York Chamber of CommerceIllustration(s): Illustrations, colorNumber of pages: 12Publication date: 2009Dimension...

Reducere. This attractive little volume, the first in an annual series, offers a day-by-day guide to the coming year in New York City: cultural events, sport...

Reducere. Whether you're digging into a slice of cherry cheesecake, burning your tongue on a piece of fiery Jamaican jerk chicken, or slurping the broth from...

Reducere. Award-winning author Steven Herrick journeys from Fukuoka to Sapporo in Japan - an inspiring 2000 kilometre cycling adventure. Accompanied by his w...

Reducere. In 2015, the beautiful jazz funeral in New Orleans for composer Allen Toussaint coincided with a debate over removing four Confederate monuments. M...

Reducere. DescriptionAfter the Spanish-American War in 1898, many Filipinos immigrated to New York City, mostly as students, enrolling at local institutions ...

This is a historical study of acculturation in New York City. It documents the Americanisation of foreign enclaves within the city, showing the eff...

Publisher: New York University PressAuthor(s): Tanya HartNumber of pages: 336Collection: Culture, Labor, HistoryPublication date: 2015Dimensions: 1...