America may be a nation obsessed with automobiles, but today the bicycle is giving the car a run for its money. & while New York is just one of many cities that is implementing new & exciting bike-friendly policies, the local cyclist population stands out as one of the most diverse, inventive, & stylish in the world. New York Bike Style celebrates this diversity with full-page photographs of riders & their bikes. Photographer Sam Polcer has combed New York`s five boroughs looking for subjects who reflect the myriad styles & demographics of the city`s cyclists--from Puerto Rican Schwinn aficionados celebrating their heritage with vintage bikes to fixed gear freaks who eat, sleep, & breathe drop handlebars; BMX kids honing their bar-spins at skateparks to fashionistas floating down leaf-strewn streets in capes & dresses. Each page is captioned with the subject`s name, what kind of bike they ride, where the photo was taken, & where they`re headed. The book also features close-up shots of gear: wheels, seats, handlebars, baskets, pedals, & panniers as well as a startlingly stylish array of bike fashion. Whether they`re pedaling to work or play, racing with a club, or out for a lazy ride, New York Bike Style pays photographic tribute a city in love with biking in all its forms. With contributions from David Byrne & Casey Neistat. ...

Wall map version of a nostalgic view of central Manhattan from Bollman Verlag, on a beautiful panorama map presenting this part of New York in 3-D as it was in the 1980s, with all the buildings drawn with full architectural detail, from the tops of the Empire State or Chrysler sky scrapers to less famous apartment blocks, squares & parks. The map covers central Manhattan from the Hudson to the East River, with the 42nd Street running diagonally across it. Coverage north/south is Approx. from the Lincoln Centre to Madison Square. The map is printed on strong, thick paper, suitable for framing. Unlike Bollman’s panorama maps of German cities, this map does not have any overprint with names of various businesses which sponsored its publication. ...

The New York Bookplates from Mac & Ninny are fun stickers to label the books, cds & dvds you lend to family & friends, so that they can safely & surely find their way back to you. Sharing your taste in literature, music & film will be easier & a more enjoyable experience. We have all been there, feeling disappointed & wondering who borrowed our favourite book or dvd. From now on, with these bookplates, you can keep track of what you lend & to whom. The packaging contains 12 colourful badges measuring 7.5x 10.5 cm. Write your name & contact details on it & then stick it to the book, cd or film that you want to lend. in addition, the thick card wrapping doubles up as a library record sheet, where you can note who borrowed what & when. The Bookplates from Mac & Ninny are a wonderful idea for book lovers & anyone who likes sharing. Leave your name with fun, colourful & noticeable pictures to remind your friends or family the book is yours &, when they finished with it, you would like to have it back! ...

Here's the guide that shows you the best shopping, eating, culture, accommodation, bars & clubs. It does so district-by-district, so that you can get the best out of wherever you are staying! Amanda gives you spot-on knowledge to put you in touch with the real New York. I can't find fault with this travel guide. Having experienced the hustle & bustle myself, I can vouch for how tiring a visit can be. The author of this gem has cleverly divided New York into parcels so the traveller can fully explore a segment at a time. Neat idea!A Jackie Foottit, reviewer. ...

Part recipe book, part foodie travel experience, New York: Capital of Food brings the flavours of the Big Apple into your kitchen, immersing you in hustle & bustle & the taste experience that is New York. Start the day with something sweet, like a dreamy caramel roll, the type you get in a cosy coffee shop in Greenwich Village. Then cook a comforting corn chowder, like you`d find in trendy Williamsburg, tickle your tastebuds with authentic Chinatown Chinese chicken wings or sip a cool Long Island Iced Tea & dream of New York`s skyline & its stylish rooftop bars. THIS IS HOW NEW YORK TASTES! ...

The National Geographic map of New York City at 1:16, 500 is a durable waterproof city map & transport guide designed for tourism. Clear & easy-to-read street mapping has main attractions highlighted & 3D illustrations of top sights. Hotels, churches, subway stations, theatres & information points are among the tourist features marked on the map. One-way streets & pedestrian areas are indicated. The main map covers Manhattan Island south of Approx. 96th St (including the lower half of Central Park). The map doesn`t cover the other boroughs except for a small section of Brooklyn Heights, at the foot of the Brooklyn Bridge. Two enlargements on the reverse, both at 1:14, 000, give additional detail for top areas:* * Midtown*, covering from Penn Station & the United Nations in the south to the Lincoln Centre & the Frick Collection in the north.* * Lower Manhattan* & the Financial District, from the tip of the island to Canal St. The reverse of the map features background information, top sights & activities, basic essential tourist info & city transport network details, as well as a small map of JFK Airport terminals & transport connections. The map is indexed for streets, points of interest & hotels, &

Includes:: regional & national overview maps. This map is printed on a surprisingly strong rip-proof, waterproof paper.

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New York City at 1:21, 000 is an indexed map with additional street plans & enlargements of popular regions. The publisher has chosen to concentrate on creating a map which will primarily be of use for a tourist navigating between main points of interest as opposed to stressing more detailed cartography. Motorways (with route numbers), main roads & local roads are extremely clearly marked. Airports, County & State boundaries are demarcated. Also provided are Manhattan bus & metro maps & a plan of JFK international airport. In keeping with the publisher ...

Indexed street map of Manhattan from Central Park's North Meadow southwards. Additional larger scale plans show the Theatre District & the Financial District/ Battery Park with greater clarity. Railways are included in the detail, also metro lines, Express stations to JFK airport, pedestrian zones, one-way streets, post offices, hospitals, information ofices, public buildings, car parks & notable buildings. There is a diagram of the subway network, an overview map showing the major roads through the city, & a plan of Central Park & surroundings highlighting notable buildings. ...

Manhattan with Brooklyn Heights at 1:10, 850 on a laminated, waterproof & tear-resistant street plan from the AA with on the reverse a mini guide to the city highlighting its top 25 sights, recommendations for eating out, shopping & entertainment, plus general tourist information. Coverage on the main map extends north to 75th Street & the Whitney Museum of American Art, with an inset extending it further north to include the whole of the Central Park. Recommended sights are highlighted & other places of interest are prominently marked. The map also shows selected car parks. Street index is next to the map. A separate inset shows the city ...

New York City in the Countries, Regions & Cities series from Rough Guides; comprehensively detailed guidebooks specifically designed for independent travellers & serving a range of worldwide destinations. Widely recognised for their free editorial style, Rough Guide authors are allowed to express their personal opinions on a range of subjects. Although sometimes controversial, this editorial stance allows readers to experience more detailed & personal takes on each destination, a feature often more limited in other guidebooks. Cultural & historical nuances are explored in significant depth throughout the text & descriptions on the ambience of individual settings alongside personal recommendations, particularly in cities, are notably prevalent. Each Rough Guide in the Countries, Regions & Cities series has a similar layout. A ...