The French architect Le Corbusier once described New York as "a magnificent catastrophe." Since its emergence in the mid-nineteenth century as the nation's "metropolis"' New York has faced the most challenging housing problems of any American city, but it has also led the nation in innovation and reform. The horrors of the tenement were perfected in New York at the same time that the very rich were building palaces along Fifth Avenue; yet public housing for the poor also originated in New York, as did government subsidies for middle-class housing. A History of Housing in New York City traces New York's housing development from 1850 to the present in text and profuse illustrations. Richard Plunz explores the housing of all classes, with comparative discussion of the development of types... Less

Relive the highlights and history of your favorite baseball team, as reported by leading sports writers and eyewitnesses. Book contains approx. 150 pages of team coverage from the New York Times - from the team's early beginnings right through the 2010 season. We hot stamp the leatherette cover in gold with any message on 1 line, up to 22 characters. "Researched for and presented to" will always appear. In addition, we personalize the inside introduction page with any message up to 150 characters. Book measures 12 1/2"L x 15"W. Please allow 3-4 weeks for delivery. Item cannot be gift boxed.

Touch of Class Bridge Guests will enter into a sophisticated city setting across three 8' 8 inch high x 4' wide cardboard bridges accented with twinkle lights and black accents. The walkway is constructed of flat paper. Assembly required. KSB-TOC Touch of Class Buildings You will receive a set of three buildings with the design printed directly on the cardboard. The tallest building is 10' high x 3' wide x 1' deep. Easy assembly. KSS-TOC New York Backdrop Create a stunning skyline with this freestanding 12' high x 26' wide black cardboard backdrop that is accented with twinkle lights. Easy assembly. KSD-NYC New York Skyscraper Complete your city scene with this 8' 4 inch high x 1' 5 inch wide x 2 1/2' long lighted metal replica of a New York skyscraper. Easy assembly. CDZ-NYS Metro Magic... Less

Relive the highlights and history of your favorite football team, as reported by leading sports writers and eyewitnesses. Book contains approx. 150 pages of team coverage from the New York Times - from the team's early beginnings right through the 2010 season. We hot stamp the leatherette cover in gold with any message on 1 line, up to 22 characters. "Researched for and presented to" will always appear. In addition, we personalize the inside introduction page with any message on 5 lines, up to 30 characters per line. Book measures 12 1/2"L x 15"W. Please allow 3-4 weeks for delivery. Item cannot be gift boxed.

This book presents the epic story of New York in photographs, photo-portraits, maps, and aerial views—nearly 600 pages of emotional, atmospheric images, from the mid-19th century to the present day. Supplementing this treasure trove of images are hundreds of quotations and references from relevant books, movies, shows and songs. The city's fluctuating fortunes are all represented, from the wild nights of the Jazz Age and the hedonistic disco era, to the grim days of the Depression and the devastation of 9/11 and its aftermath, as its broken-hearted but unbowed citizens picked up the pieces.  Chapter One (1850-1913) focuses on New York's dramatic emergence as America's greatest metropolis. Chapter Two (1914-1945) traces the boom of the 1920s, the Great Depression, and the construction of... Less

The ''MLB 101 My First Text-Board-Books'' have been a best-seller in bookstores, gift shops, and children's stores. Now you can purchase them online too! From the pictures of the historic players, stadiums, moments, and other New York Yankees related images, you can teach your kid to bleed the Yankees colors at the earliest of ages just like you! Share your memories and spirit with the next generation of Yankees fans. Officially licensed by MLB This Product Makes a Great Holiday Gift!

Free Worldwide Delivery : The Oxford Book of Twentieth- century English Verse : Hardback : Oxford University Press : 9780198121374 : 0198121377 : 29 Mar 1973 : Philip Larkin's Oxford Book of Twentieth- Century English Verse provoked controversy and dispute on first publication in 1973. It was also considered a quirky and idiosyncratic collection by some critics. Today it is recognized as a fine and wide-ranging selection of modern English verse.

The "101 My First Text-Board-Books" have been a best-seller in bookstores, gift shops, and children's stores. Now you can purchase them online too! From the pictures of the team, historic buildings and stadiums, you can teach your kid to bleed the New York Giants colors just like you at the earliest of ages! Share your memories and spirit with the next generation of fans. Sturdy construction to withstand rough housing Easy to read layout Officially licensed by the NFL This Product Makes a Great Holiday Gift!

Letting Go is Roth's first full-length novel, published just after Goodbye, Columbus, when he was twenty-nine. Set in 1950s Chicago, New York, and Iowa city, Letting Go presents as brilliant a fictional portrait as we have of a mid-century America defined by social and ethical constraints and by moral compulsions conspicuously different from those of today.Newly discharged from the Korean War army, reeling from his mother's recent death, freed from old attachments and hungrily seeking others, Gabe Wallach is drawn to Paul Herz, a fellow graduate student in literature, and to Libby, Paul's moody, intense wife. Gabe's desire to be connected to the ordered "world of feeling" that he finds in books is first tested vicariously by the anarchy of the Herzes' struggles with responsible adulthood... Less

Experience a century of the pride, power, and pinstripes of the Yankees, Major League Baseball's most successful team, as told through the stories of their hometown newspaper, The New York Times.The New York Yankees are the most storied franchise in baseball history. They consistently draw the largest home and away crowds of any team, command the largest broadcast audiences in baseball, draw the greatest number of on-line followers, and routinely sell more copies of books and magazines than any other professional sports team. The New York Times Story of the Yankees includes more than 350 articles chronicling the team's most famous milestones—as well as the best writing about the ball club. Each article is hand-selected from The Times by the peerless sportswriter Dave Anderson, creating... Less

The "101 My First Text-Board-Books" have been a best-seller in bookstores, gift shops, and children's stores. Now you can purchase them online too! From the pictures of the team, historic buildings and stadiums, you can teach your kid to bleed the New York Jets colors just like you at the earliest of ages! Share your memories and spirit with the next generation of fans. Sturdy construction to withstand rough housing Easy to read layout Officially licensed by the NFL This Product Makes a Great Holiday Gift!

This unique volume uncovers the most fascinating and compelling stories from The New York Times about the city the paper calls home.More than 200 articles and an abundance of photographs, illustrations, maps, and graphs from the preeminent newspaper in the world take a look at the history and personality of the world's most influential city. Read firsthand accounts of the subway opening in 1904 and the day the Metrocard was introduced; the fall of Tammany Hall and recurring corruption in city politics; the Son of Sam murders; jazz clubs in the 1920s and legendary performances at the Fillmore East; baseball's Jackie Robinson breaking the color barrier at Brooklyn's storied Ebbets Field in 1947; the 1977 and 2004 blackouts; the openings and closings of the city's most beloved restaurants;... Less

New York City is one of the most unique and popular travel destinations in the world, bursting with historic landmarks, vibrant street scenes, cultural delights and world-famous icons. If you plan on documenting your trip through pictures, then this is your guide to making the most of your photography in New York City.You'll learn where to find the most interesting views, when to shoot them and how to recreate the images you see in these pages. All the research, location scouting and planning have been done for you so you can spend your time in New York City taking stunning photographs. Equal parts photo essay and how-to, "The 50 Greatest Photo Opportunities in New York City" is meant to complement your traditional city guidebook and show you how to capture the memories of your trip with... Less

This Art History and Travel Documentary explores the dramatic, inspiring, and fast paced culture & history of New York: First City of the World. From the proud, beautiful torch-bearing Statue of Liberty to the teeming streets of Midtown Manhattan; from storied skyscrapers such as the Chrysler Building, Empire State Building, and Rockefeller Center to New York City's jewels, some for sale on Madison and Fifth Avenues and others beyond price at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, MOMA, the Frick Collection, and the Guggenheim.Built from the entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering instinct of the first families of America's Capitalist Royalty such as the Rockefellers, the Astors, Andrew Canegie, and J.P. Morgan, amongst others, New York's mansions, museums, landmarks, and institutions testify to... Less

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 André Kertész, 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.Praise for New York in Color: “Even in... Less

Title: First Century of National Existence; the United States as They Were and Are Mineral Wealth Public Lands Internal Trade Immigration Banking Insurance Literature and Authors Publisher: Hartford, Conn., L. Stebbins Publication date: 1874 Notes: This is an OCR reprint. There may be numerous typos or missing text. There are no illustrations or indexes. When you buy the General Books edition of this book you get free trial access to Million-Books.com where you can select from more than a million books for free. You can also preview the book there.

The brilliant writer, orator, educator, critic, and activist Hubert Harrison (1883 - 1927) is one of the truly important, yet neglected, figures of early twentieth- century America. Known as "the father of Harlem radicalism,' and a leading Socialist party speaker who advocated that socialists champion the cause of the Negro as a revolutionary doctrine, Harrison had an important influence on a generation of race and class radicals, including Marcus Garvey and A. Philip Randolph. Harrison envisioned a socialism that had special appeal to African- Americans, and he affirmed the duty of socialists to oppose race-based oppression. Despite high praise from his contemporaries, Harrison's legacy has largely been neglected. This reader redresses the imbalance; Harrison's essays, editorials,... Less

Philip R. Goodwin (1881 1935), a contemporary and friend of Charles Russell, was a well-known artist in the early twentieth century. His illustrations and oil and watercolor paintings of wildlife, cowboys, lumberjacks, fishermen, and hunters graced calendars and the covers of magazines, including National Sportsman and the Saturday Evening Post. In 1903, at the beginning of his career, he illustrated the first edition of Jack London s Call of the Wild. In 1919 he created an illustration for Winchester know as Horse and Rider, which is perhaps one of the most enduring and recognized western advertising images ever designed. Though his art fell into obscurity in the latter half of the twentieth century, today it is highly sought after by collectors.This handsome volume contains more than... Less

CITIES IN THE WILDERNESS- The First Century of Urban Life in America 1625-1742 by CARL BRIDENBAUGH. Originally published in 1938. PREFACE: Today more than half of all Americans make their homes in cities, and the ease of modern transportation causes the lives of many more to be affected by town conditions. Our national history has been that of transition from a predominantly rural and agricultural way of living to one in which the city plays a major role. Both materially and psychologically urban factors govern much of American life. Their origins are therefore of more than passing interest. I do not believe them to have been solely the product of nineteenth century industrial ism, but rather to have germinated with the earliest settlement on American soil. Surviving evidence justifies... Less

Once a swampy, remote outpost of fur traders and Native Americans, Chicago rose to become the CITY OF THE CENTURY. The film chronicles its transformation into the quintessential 19th-century metropolis, amid political struggles, labor unrest, and racial conflicts. Tour the city from every angle, from distinctive architecture and dramatic skyline to conversations with eminent and ordinary Chicagoans, in this rich saga of the Windy City.

Free Worldwide Delivery : The "New York Times" Guide to Essential Knowledge : Hardback : St Martin's Press : 9780312376598 : 0312376596 : 15 Apr 2008 : Offers explorations of art, astronomy, biology, business, economics, the environment, film, geography, history, the Internet, literature, mathematics, music, mythology, philosophy, photography, sports, theatre, film, and many other subjects. This volume includes essays from "New York Times" experts in various fields of endeavour.

Philip Robins' survey of Jordan's political history begins in the early 1920s, continues through the years of the British Mandate, and traces events over the next half century to the present day. Throughout the period, the country's fortunes were closely identified with its head of state, King Hussein, until his death in 1999. In the early days, as the author testifies, the king's prospects were often regarded as grim. However, both King and country survived a variety of existential challenges, from assassination attempts and internal subversion, to a civil war with the Palestine Liberation Organisation and, in the 1970s and 1980s, Jordan emerged as an apparently stable and prosperous state. However, King Hussein's death, the succession of his son, Abdullah II, and recent political... Less

Series: New YorkArtist: UnknownPeriod: Source country: USASource Year: 189912 inch by 18 inch Giclee print on Canvas.All files are stored digitally and are ready for reproduction. The quality is closely monitored to ensure professional results.This item is custom made per order.

How to capture the City That Never Sleeps in chilling moments of serenity? Award winning photographer Jean-Michel Berts does just that in this epic visual showpiece of to the world greatest city. At dawn, the streets of New York resonate with a life of its own: muted, subdued, and mysterious. That s precisely the moment in which Berts has elected to capture it.The City s greatest landmarks and views are captured here like they never have been before, framed by Berts s camera obscura. Buildings, bridges, completely deserted streets, and even its trees and empty flights of stairs take on a poetic, ethereal, almost dream-like quality. Much more than a hymn, this photographic gem is a moving homage to the world greatest city, seen as a virtuoso sculptor s masterpiece. Each of the print is... Less

This brand new edition provides a comprehensive and highly visual introduction to New York; over 600 superb photographs capture the history, local people and variety of everyday life in one of America's most vibrant and cultural cities. The 'Places' section provides a detailed, district-by-distri ct exploration of all the places to visit along the way, such as Greenwich Village, Fifth Avenue, Upper East and West Side, and Chinatown. All principal sites, including the Chrysler Building, Metropolitan Museum, Lincoln Center and Empire State Building, are clearly cross-referenced by number to the full-colour maps found throughout the guide. Expanded and updated restaurant listings feature the best eateries to suit all budgets within each area, providing the address, phone number, opening... Less

Before they acquired Babe Ruth or won a single championship, the New York Yankees (nee Highlanders) were a team that inspired the strongest of feelings in baseball circles. Stars such as Jack Chesbro, Hal Chase, and Brooklyner Willie Keeler drew loud followings, and the team made loyal fans of those who disliked the cross-town Giants or Dodgers. Even Ban Johnson prized the franchise, which gave his upstart American League a foothold in the nation's most populous city. Baltimoreans, on the other hand, nurtured an animus toward the team, which only a few years earlier had been called the Orioles. And former Orioles manager John McGraw hatched a plan, along with Giants owner Andrew Freedman, to sabotage the new club. This heavily illustrated volume combines a fully documented history of the... Less

Relive the highlights and history of your favorite football team, as reported by leading sports writers and eyewitnesses. Book contains approx. 150 pages of team coverage from the New York Times - from the team's early beginnings right through the 2010 season. We hot stamp the leatherette cover in gold with any message on 1 line, up to 22 characters. "Researched for and presented to" will always appear. In addition, we personalize the inside introduction page with any message on 5 lines, up to 30 characters per line. Book measures 12 1/2"L x 15"W. Please allow 3-4 weeks for delivery. Item cannot be gift boxed.

Legendary Paul McCartney s historic three-night christening of New York s Citi Field in July 2009 has been unanimously hailed by critics and audiences alike as the concert experience of a lifetime. Now, with Good Evening New York City, it is documented for the ages. This is the ultimate McCartney Collection; from The Beatles to Wings to solo classics. Disc 1 Track Listing1. Drive My Car2. Jet3. Only Mama Knows4. Flaming Pie5. Got To Get You Into My Life6. Let Me Roll It7. Highway8. The Long And Winding Road9. My Love10. Blackbird11. Here Today12. Dance Tonight13. Calico Skies14. Mrs Vandebilt15. Eleanor Rigby16. Sing The Changes17. Band On The RunDisc 2 Track Listing1. Back In The USSR2. I m Down3. Something4. I ve Got A Feeling5. Paperback Writer6. A Day In The Life / Give Peace A... Less

Noted photographer Christopher Bliss has always found his inspiration in the grandeur of urban skylines and the challenging and invigorating life style of the cities they represent. Throughout his career as a commercial photographer, New Yorks soaring verticality and dynamism have been the subjects of his work. In this collection of superb colour and black and white photographs, Bliss presents a stunning visual survey of New York during the last 15 years. Strongly connected by a keen sense of design and reflective of a broad artistic sensibility, these unforgettable images are both a documentary record of one of the worlds favourite cities and an artful paean to architecture itself.

UNCOVER THE SECRETS OF THE HOLY GRAILThree people. Three eras. One city. Endless possibilities. End of the Century is a novel of the distant past, the unimaginable future, and the search for the Holy Grail. Set in the city of London, the narrative is interlaced between three ages, in which a disparate group of heroes, criminals, runaways, and lunatics are drawn into the greatest quest of all time.Twilight - Londinium, Sixth Century, CEGalaad, a young man driven by strange dreams of a lady in white and a tower of glass, travels to the court of the high king Artor in Londinium, abandoned stronghold of the Roman Empire in Britain. With the dreams of Galaad as their only guide, Artor and his loyal captains journey west to the Summerlands, there to face a threat that could spell the end of the... Less