New York State Recreational Atlas & Gazetteer at 1:150, 000 in a series of large format paperback state atlases from De Lorme, with detailed, contoured, GPS compatible topographic mapping. The atlas

Includes:: a street plan of Manhattan at 1:80, 000 highlighting its main sights. Recreational information

Includes:: lists of tourist information centres, public gardens, amusements, parks/forests, unique natural features, excursions/scenic routes, wineries, wildlife sites, cycle trails, historic sites/museums, art museums/science centres, fishing & hinting sites, spectator sport facilities, beaches, downhill skiing sites, canoe trips, hiking trails, golf courses, Tables are also provided listing facilities in campgrounds. Each title in this De Lorme series covers one state & presents it at a scale much more detailed than used on most state road maps. Particularly popular areas are often also presented on enlargements. The maps are contoured, show variation of terrain (deserts, glaciers, wetlands, woodlands, etc) & have latitude & longitude and/or UTM grid lines for GPS use. Various types of protected areas are distinguished by the colouring of their boundaries, e.g. national or state parks, forests, etc. Also marked are Indian Reservations & restricted entry military zones. Road network is shown in much more detail than on other state mapping, with local roads, unsurfaced back roads & tracks, forest trails, etc. Where appropriate, old historical routes are marked. Railway lines & local airports or landing strips are included & the maps also indicate administrative boundaries. Symbols highlight various recreational areas & facilities such as campgrounds, unique natural features, etc. Each title contains extensive lists of outdoor adventure sites (grouped into activities such as hiking, biking, paddling, fishing, skiing, etc.), diverse family outing sites, campgrounds, & tables showing what facilities can be found in the state’s recreational areas. Each atlas also has an index of localities. To see the list of titles in this series please click on the series link.



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New York in the Step by Step series by Insight Guides focuses on providing tailor made walks & tours around the city. The guide features eighteen route recommendations that link up better known sights & take you off of the more beaten track; they are written by local experts who have personally selected places to eat & drink en-route & who offer insider tips on culture, shopping & nightlife. The guide has an array of colour photographs which help bring to life the background & descriptive information provided for destinations & attractions. An overview chapter opens the guide & reviews geography, customs & culture, history, food & drink, shopping, culture & entertainment. Next feature the selected itineraries for walks and/or tours, each of which have a good amount of accompanying information & come with a simple route plan. A user friendly alphabetical directory lists practical information to do with day to day basics & listings of h&-picked hotels & restaurants are provided to suit different budgets & tastes. The publisher ...

This is an exceptional set of sticky notes (similar to post-it but smaller) from Cavallini & Co. featuring vintage ‘kitchen themed’ illustrations. The eight little blocks, each with a different design, are ideal for writing notes & reminders & come in an elegant tin box This is a beautiful set to add a touch of style to your notes & an original gift idea. ...

Writers have always been uniquely inspired by New York City, & the classic stories collected here provide a kaleidoscopic vision of the metropolis in all its grittiness & glamour. Acclaimed writers past & present, ranging from Truman Capote, Bernard Malamud, John Cheever & Shirley Jackson to Jay Mc Inerney, Edwidge Danticat & Junot Diaz, introduce us to starry-eyed tourists & ambitious immigrants, starving artists & hedonistic yuppies, Jewish matchmakers in the Bronx & Haitian nannies in Central Park. Colourful characters of all kinds come alive in these pages, nursing their dreams in the tiny apartments, the lonely cafes, & the bustling streets of the city that never sleeps. ...

New York has a history of immigration that results in one of the most dynamic street food scenes in the world. Those who believe food in New York should cost a pretty penny & can only be found in beautifully styled restaurants probably haven`t been further than downtown Manhattan. This book takes you to the far-flung culinary corners of the five boroughs. From sensoryrousing South American snacks in Jackson Heights to homemade noodle dishes in Brooklyn, & from Gourmet food trucks in Midtown Manhattan to simple food stalls in Red Hoek. New York Streetfood introduces you to a culinary New York in all its facets. Culinary adventurer, Tom Vandenberghe & food photographer, Luk Thys will seduce you once more. With the help of Jacqueline Goossens, who has lived in New York for more than thirty years, they give you fifty recipes from the most delightful venues of the New York street food scene. ...

This outstanding volume provides readers with seven self-guided tours, not just of New York`s theatre district, but also the East & West Village, the Lower East Side, & the Upper West Side. ” New York Theatre Walks” abounds in amusing, & insightful Broadway anecdotes, as well as giving the reader a sense of the city`s own complex, rich history. It provides enjoyment & instruction for those who not only want to discover the theatrical past behind some of New York`s most famous sights, but also for those who want to get off the beaten path. ...

New York in the City & Regions series from Time Out; comprehensive guides to a range of cities & their surrounding regions & including some of the most detailed listings & directories of places to eat & drink & things to do & see. Time Out guides are strongly focussed on local entertainment & nightlife, in addition to principal sights & attractions, with expert local writers providing an encyclopaedic knowledge of each city. This unique quality has ensured that the guides have won a reputation for their accuracy & reliability. The surrounding region is also incorporated in some guides, with information on the principal attractions, sites, landscapes & the best way of exploring them. Each of the Time Out city & region guides has a similar layout, allowing visitors to explore their destination easily. An ...

New York in the City & Regions series from Time Out; comprehensive guides to a range of cities & their surrounding regions & including some of the most detailed listings & directories of places to eat & drink & things to do & see. Time Out guides are strongly focussed on local entertainment & nightlife, in addition to principal sights & attractions, with expert local writers providing an encyclopaedic knowledge of each city. This unique quality has ensured that the guides have won a reputation for their accuracy & reliability. The surrounding region is also incorporated in some guides, with information on the principal attractions, sites, landscapes & the best way of exploring them. Each of the Time Out city & region guides has a similar layout, allowing visitors to explore their destination easily. An ...

New York in the City & Regions series from Time Out; comprehensive guides to a range of cities & their surrounding regions & including some of the most detailed listings & directories of places to eat & drink & things to do & see. Time Out guides are strongly focussed on local entertainment & nightlife, in addition to principal sights & attractions, with expert local writers providing an encyclopaedic knowledge of each city. This unique quality has ensured that the guides have won a reputation for their accuracy & reliability. The surrounding region is also incorporated in some guides, with information on the principal attractions, sites, landscapes & the best way of exploring them. Each of the Time Out city & region guides has a similar layout, allowing visitors to explore their destination easily. An ...

Drawing on the formidable expertise of Time Out New York’s weekly magazine team, which constantly surveys the arts & entertainment landscape & reviews countless new restaurants, bars & shops, this guide selects the best of what`s new in this famously fast-paced destination while reserving space for the essential classics. As the five boroughs of NYC have become more culturally unified, coverage extends to must-visit neighbourhoods in Brooklyn & Queens, which now rival (&, some would say surpass) Manhattan for hot restaurants, bars, arts & nightlife. The New York city guide

Includes:: full colour photography, using original imagery to give a real sense of the place, handy pull-out New York map, extensive area guides that not only cover the sightseeing in New York, but also restaurants, bars & shops all plotted on maps handily located within the chapter. Also included is a top 20 list of the must-see highlights, itineraries to help you plan your visit & critic`s choices that pick out the best New York sights. Restaurants & bars have been visited & reviewed anonymously by critics who pay their own way & hotels have been independently reviewed. The revamped Time Out Guides retain the independence & local expertise that the series is known for, while adding more features to help the visitor navigate the city.

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