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"An examination of the unique parallels between New York City's evolution and that of the New York Yankees, How the Yankees Explain New York illustrates how the storied history of the Bronx Bombers mirrors that of the Big Apple itself. The oldest professional sports franchise in the city, the Yankees have played in front of sold out crowds in the Bronx for nearly a century, and this work explores the relationship between Wall Street high-rollers and the Yankees' record-setting payroll, describes...

New York is one of the most ever-changing and photogenic places in the world. Featuring full-color photographs of well-known landmarks from all five boroughs-from the Brooklyn Botanic Garden to South Street Seaport, as well as secret treasures throughout the city-this visual celebration of New York in all of its seasonal splendor is a perfect take-home souvenir for a tourist or a treasured gift for a resident New Yorker. The year begins and ends in winter-ice skaters enjoy Central Park's Wollm...

In this book, Jake Rajs' amazing eye has captured more than 70 of New York City's most celebrated landmarks in ways never seen before, including the newest additions to New York's landscape, The Freedom Tower and the Whitney Museum of American Art. Each image is accompanied by a short text, written by Francis Morrone, offering the full details of the monument - the date built, the location, the architect/designer - as well as a comprehensive history and anecdotal tidbits.

"Excellent guides for leisure or business travelers." -- USA Today Looking for a Greenwich Village jazz club or a Broadway theater? A midtown restaurant or the nearest subway station? Wherever you want to go, Flashmaps will get you there quickly. First-time visitors or lifelong residents -- anyone can easily navigate New York with Flashmaps. The ultimate street and information finder Loads of useful information, from hospitals and colleges to bus and subway lines, zip codes, and more -- all loca...

This planner has introductory information about the state followed by city listings in alphabetical order. For each city, the planner lists recommended sites and attractions and Mobil One- to Five-Star rated lodgings and restaurants.

The chapters in this fantastic travel guide to New York have been ordered so that all the sights, walks, and listings for that area are in one section. This makes it much more user-friendly, plus, there are colour-coded sections to help you find the information you need quickly and easily. Packed with practical information from local transport to the local language, informative text within the guide accompanies wonderful images, showing off the best of New York.

Meander through classic New England towns, enjoy fresh salt air and peaceful beaches in the Hamptons, visit family-owned Amish shops in Pennsylvania, or select from 28 other itineraries for two- or three-day getaways from New York City.

A first edition, Insiders' Guide to Long Island is the essential source for in-depth travel and relocation information to New York's Long Island and includes information for both Nassau and Suffolk Counties. Written by a local (and true insider), this guide offers a personal and practical perspective of Long Island.

Which? Recommended Provider: Time Out Guides kicks off 2014 by being rated top guidebook brand by Which? Survey, for level of detail, photography, quality of maps, ease of finding information and value for money. The Shortlist New York 2014 selects the very best of New York's sightseeing, restaurants, shopping, nightlife and entertainment, with Time Out's trademark expertise. And, because it's annual, it also takes you straight to the latest venues, tips you off to the news and fashions and giv...

This new Best Bike Rides title covers 30-35 rides in Washington D.C., Delaware, Maryland, Virginia and West Virginia. With information including descriptions on points of interest, safety tips, places to eat and facilities along the way.