Arlene Dávila brilliantly considers the cultural politics of urban space in this lively exploration of Puerto Rican and Latino experience in New York, the global center of culture and consumption, where Latinos are now the biggest minority group. Analyzing the simultaneous gentrification and Latinization of what is known as El Barrio or Spanish Harlem, Barrio Dreams makes a compelling case that--despite neoliberalism's race-and ethnicity-free tenets--dreams of economic empowerment are never devoid of distinct racial and ethnic considerations.
Dávila scrutinizes dramatic shifts in housing, the growth of charter schools, and the enactment of Empowerment Zone legislation that promises upward mobility and empowerment while shutting out many longtime residents. Foregrounding privatization and consumption, she offers an innovative look at the marketing of Latino space. She emphasizes class among Latinos while touching on black-Latino and Mexican-Puerto Rican relations. Providing a unique multifaceted view of the place of Latinos in the changing urban landscape, Barrio Dreams is one of the most nuanced and original examinations of the complex social and economic forces shaping our cities today.

Author: Arlene Dávila
Paperback: 271 pages
Company: University of California Press (2004-07-02)
ISBN: 0520240936
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Author: Douglas Cummins
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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 a juicy soup dumpling, eating in New York City is a culinary adventure unlike any other in the world.

An irresistible sampling of the city's rich food heritage, Gastropolis explores the personal and historical relationship between New Yorkers and food. Beginning with the origins of cuisine combinations, such as Mt. Olympus bagels and Puerto Rican lasagna, the book describes the nature of food and drink before the arrival of Europeans in 1624 and offers a history of early farming practices. Essays trace the function of place and memory in Asian cuisine, the rise of Jewish food icons, the evolution of food enterprises in Harlem, the relationship between restaurant dining and identity, and the role of peddlers and markets in guiding the ingredients of our meals. They share spice-scented recollections of Brooklyn, Queens, and the Bronx, and colorful vignettes of the avant-garde chefs, entrepreneurs, and patrons who continue to influence the way New Yorkers eat.

Touching on everything from religion, nutrition, and agriculture to economics, politics, and psychology, Gastropolis tells a story of immigration, amalgamation, and assimilation. This rich interplay between tradition and change, individual and society, and identity and community could happen only in New York.

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Paperback: 368 pages
Company: Columbia University Press (2010-07-01)
ISBN: 0231136528
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During World War II, nations raced to construct the world's first nuclear weapon that would determine the future of the world. The Manhattan Project, one of the most significant achievements of the 20th century, was the culmination of America's war effort. Today, although the issue of nuclear weapons frequently dominates world politics, few are aware of the history behind its development. Part I of this book, comprised of papers from the Atomic Heritage Foundation's Symposium on the Manhattan Project, recounts the history of this remarkable effort and reflects upon its legacy. Most of the original structures of the Manhattan Project have been inaccessible to the public and in recent years, have been stripped of their equipment and slated for demolition. Part II proposes a strategy for preserving these historical artifacts for the public and future generations.

Hardcover: 188 pages
Company: World Scientific Pub Co Inc (2005-04)
ISBN: 9812560408
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Author: Sylvia Carter, Peter M. Gianotti
Paperback: 184 pages
Company: Andrews Mcmeel Pub (1995-10)
ISBN: 0836208099
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Author: Eric Zicklin
Paperback: 246 pages
Company: Citadel Pr (1993-05)
ISBN: 0806513888
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Manhattan has long been renowned for the diversity of its offering of hotels‚--from some of the best in the world to some of the worst. Around 1880, the entire nature of the hotel experience began to change. Formerly, hotels had been just a place to stop between here and there for a hot meal and a warm bed. Suddenly, the hotel itself became the destination. New affluence, new technologies, and new fashion all came together in the decades between 1880 and 1920 to influence the demands of hotel guests, eventually changing the hotel themselves. This book gives a glimpse into the hotels of the super rich, the not-so-rich, the middle class, the Bohemians, and the workers. In a city as dynamic as New York, it should come as no surprise that so many hotels have a juicy tidbit or two of historical gossip attached to them. Manhattan Hotels: 1880‚-1920 may well be the most extensive work in print on the subject of the city‚'s hotels in this period. Far

from being a book for specialists, however, it is designed to bring Manhattan and its hotels of this era to life for all those who have been captivated by the electric excitement of the place.

Author: Jeff Hirsch
Paperback: 128 pages
Company: Arcadia Publishing (1997-08-01) (1997-08-06)
ISBN: 0738557498
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This richly nostalgic volume highlights some of the most

extraordinary periods of New York CityÂ’s history, including the first decade of the 20th century, the Roaring Twenties, and the later years that led to the Great Depression and World War II. Abounding with evocative period photography,

Manhattan Street Scenes invites readers into an age when no man walked the streets without wearing a hat, when buying liquor was illegal, when vaudeville and Broadway theaters were aglitter with stars and wildly popular songs, and when the cityÂ’s streets teemed with motorcars such as Packards, Studebackers, and Dusenbergs. Additionally, the inclusion of rare, never before published police and crime photography enhances the charm of this volume.

Author: Barry Moreno
Paperback: 128 pages
Company: Arcadia Publishing (2006-07-26) (2006-07-31)
ISBN: 0738545066
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For once, Mel is spending her vacation on her home turf—Manhattan! But she’s not alone. Miguel, the cute boy she met in Spain, is visiting New York, and this time Mel gets to be his tour guide. From the Empire State Building to the Statue of Liberty, from the Central Park Zoo to the Brooklyn Bridge, Mel and Miguel are off on their own adventures. But—uh-oh!—
Mel also meets a boy in math class. And while she is learning lots about the Big Apple, she is also learning it’s harder than you think to like two guys at one time.


From the Hardcover edition.

Author: Carol Weston
Paperback: 288 pages
Company: Yearling (2006-07-11) (2006-07-11)
ISBN: 0440420407
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AAA Kansas & Missouri: Branson, Columbia, Emporia, Great Bend, Hutchinson, Jefferson City, Joplin, Kansas City, Lawrence, Manhattan, Salina, Springfield, St. Joseph, St. Louis, Topeka, Wichita: Kansas & Missouri Driving Distance Chart, Toll & Ferry Information (State Series 2007 Edition, 2007-512507, 207508495). ASIN: 1075125073. Folded Map.

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Lonely Planet New York

Hunt down medieval armor and rare baseball cards in the Metropolitan Museum of Art
Pub-crawl like a local: leave Manhattan and head to Brooklyn’s hippest bars
Breathe in the salt air on a boat cruise around NYC’s cinematic skyline
Get outta town! Day-trip to the posh Hamptons or the picturesque

In This Guide:

Three local authors, 240 hours of research, 63 slices of pizza and 315 miles of subway rides
Get the low-down on the High Line, Hudson River Park and other urban transformations
New color section gives you insider picks for NYC’s arts and cultural offerings
Content updated daily – visit lonelyplanet.com/new-york-city for up-to-the-minute reviews, updates and traveler insights


Author: Ginger Adams Otis, Beth Greenfield, Regis St. Louis, Robert Reid
Paperback: 432 pages
Company: Lonely Planet (2010-09-01)
ISBN: 1741795915
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Two New Yorkers present the very best things to do in the greatest city in the world, now completely revised and updated in a second edition. Organized by theme–including Eating and Drinking, 24-hour New York, Shopping and Spending, Arts and Culture, Views and Sites, the Great Outdoors, and Classic New York–and packed with detailed, helpful indexes organized by neighborhood and by category, this is simply the most fun and comprehensive guidebook to New York City ever. The Best Things to Do in New York crosses genres and boroughs to explore every aspect of the most diverse and exciting city in the world. Written from experience by two people who love the city, and featuring priceless tips from expert contributors–from authors on their favorite bookstores to architects on the city's best buildings–The Best Things to Do in New York is much more than just a guide.

Author: Caitlin Leffel, Jacob Lehman
Paperback: 400 pages
Company: Universe (2010-04-06) (2010-04-06)
ISBN: 0789320266
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While it may seem that every possible topic about New York City's attractions has been written about, Off the Beaten (Subway) Track is the first book to focus on the hundreds of off-the-beaten-path destinations in the city. Some are small museums, others are historic places long forgotten, some are stores that sell only odd things, and some are distinguished for their claim to fame as the world's largest/smallest whatever. All of them are notable for the passion with which their proprietors and curators care for them, and all can be visited via the subway system as the author directs readers to which of the city's 486 subway stations will get them closest.

These are the types of places and things that fit perfectly with New Yorkers' psyches and egos and satisfy the desire of tourists to see the unusual. For example, New York is home to the world's tallest Doric column, the world's largest armory, the world's largest cathedral, and the world's largest Reform synagogue. It also has a troll museum, a numismatic museum, a skyscraper museum, doll and toy museums, and a museum of comic and cartoon art. In many cases, half the fun of visiting many of these sites is meeting the people behind them.

Organized geographically to help readers explore the culture and diversity of the city's great neighborhoods, Off the Beaten (Subway) Track: New York City's Best Unusual Attractions offers venues in Lower, Middle, and Upper Manhattan; Brooklyn; the Bronx; Queens; and Staten Island. Each section features attractions and fascinating sidebars highlighting places that are particularly interesting to explore.

Author: SUZANNE REISMAN
Paperback: 224 pages
Company: Turner Pub Co (2008-07-01)
ISBN: 1581826419
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Full-color guide • Make your trip to New York City unforgettable with 60 maps, illustrated features, and 265 color photos.
 
Customize your trip with simple planning tools • Top experiences and attractions • Practical advice for getting around • Easy-to-read color neighborhood maps
 
Explore Chinatown, SoHo, Midtown, and beyond • Discerning Fodor’s Choice picks for hotels, restaurants, sights, and more • “Word of Mouth” tips from fellow Fodor’s travelers • Illustrated features on the Statue of Liberty, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and Ground Zero
 
Opinions from destination experts • Fodor’s New York City–based writers reveal their favorite local haunts • Revised annually to provide the latest information

Added bonus: At the end of each Fodor’s hotel review, we’ve included snippets from TripAdvisor reviews. Plan your trip with the extra peace of mind that comes from knowing each of Fodor’s expert selections is reinforced by consumer experience and feedback.

Author: Fodor's
Paperback: 552 pages
Company: Fodor's (2011-08-23) (2011-08-23)
ISBN: 0679009302
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Drawing on the same standards of accuracy as the acclaimed DK Eyewitness Travel Guides, each book in DK's Top 10 series uses evocative color photography, excellent cartography, and up-to-date travel content to create a reliable and useful pocket-sized travel guide.

Dozens of Top 10 lists provide vital information on each destination, as well as insider tips, from uncovering a city's most memorable sights to finding the best restaurants and hotels in each neighborhood. And to save you time and money, there's even a Top 10 list of Things to Avoid.

Each Top 10 contains a pull-out map and guide that includes fold-out maps of city metro systems, useful phone numbers, and 60 great ideas on how to spend your day.

Author: Eleanor Berman, Annelise Sorensen
Paperback: 448 pages
Company: DK Travel (2012-02-13)
ISBN: 0756684080
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Frommer's Day by Day GuidesPocket sizeMore than 1 million copies soldFull-color package at an affordable priceIncludes pull-out map

Author: Alexis Lipsitz Flippin
Paperback: 192 pages
Company: Frommers (2012-01-18)
ISBN: 1118017307
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Full-color throughoutFree full-color, foldout mapCompletely updated every yearInsider advice on avoiding the crowds as you make your way from the Bronx (up) to the Battery (down)Where to find the best bagels, burgers, and pizza, as well as the hottest new eateries, and classic dining experiencesInsightful commentary on New York City's "greatest hits" from the Metropolitan Museum of Art and Statue of Liberty, to hidden gems like The Grolier Club and Louis Armstrong HouseOpinionated reviews. No bland descriptions and lukewarm recommendations. Our expert authors are all passionate New Yorkers: they tell it like it is in a colorful and helpful way.Exact prices listed for every establishment and activity--no other guides offer such detailed, candid reviews of hotels and restaurants. We include the very best, but also emphasize moderately priced choices for real people.User-friendly features including star ratings and special icons to point readers to great finds, excellent values, insider tips, best bets for kids, special moments, and overrated experiences.

Author: Brian Silverman, Kelsy Chauvin, Richard Goodman
Paperback: 496 pages
Company: Frommers (2011-09-21)
ISBN: 111802740X
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Hundreds of color photos

Free pocket map inside,plus easy-to-read maps throughout

Exact prices, directions, opening hours,and other practical information

Candid reviews of hotels and restaurants,plus sights, shopping, and nightlife

Itineraries, walking tours, and trip-planning ideas

Insider tips from local expert authors

Author: Brian Silverman, Kelsy Chauvin, Richard Goodman
Paperback: 496 pages
Company: Frommers (2010-10-19)
ISBN: 0470632313
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Streetwise Manhattan Map - Laminated City Street Map of Manhattan, New York - Folding pocket size NYC travel map with integrated subway lines & stations - bus map

This map covers the following areas:
Main Manhattan Map 1:27,000
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Some people think Manhattan and New York City are synonymous, but technically they are not. Manhattan is one of the five boroughs that make up New York City. The others are Brooklyn, The Bronx, Queens, and Staten Island. It’s a persnickety detail, but detail is what STREETWISE® is about. For example, the architectural details drawn on the Manhattan New York map are in outline form. A solid drawing would obscure the streets surrounding the location, and therefore hamper the usability of the map. Only in unobstructed locations will you find a solid drawing.

You may not notice this or any of the many other details that combine to make a NY city map that has been called the best selling map on earth*. The STREETWISE® Manhattan Map is detailed from lower tip to upper tip. It is layered with information about sites and mass transit routes. The New York City Subway system is one of the most important and vital rail networks in the world. It is also the fastest and cheapest way to travel north-south in New York. Our Manhattan street map has the best designed diagram of the Subway system ever produced on a street map. An inset of Manhattan bus routes complements the Subway system. You are now prepared to travel the length and breadth of Manhattan. From shopping in SOHO, dining in the Village, working in Midtown, visiting the Met on the Upper East Side or strolling thru Central Park, you’re covered with the STREETWISE® Manhattan Map of NYC. From the Staten Island Ferry up to the rediscovered realm of Harlem, you can navigate like a native New Yorker with this pocket size Manhattan Map.

Good city maps, like the STREETWISE® map of Manhattan, will guide you in the right direction and directly impact your experience of New York. A good Manhattan map will also keep you grounded, relaxed and confident in your decisions about where to go and how to get there. Whether by car, train, bus or on foot you are confident because you carry the most knowledgeable travel companion when you carry our NYC street map, the best laminated Manhattan Map on the market.

Our pocket size map of Manhattan is laminated for durability and accordion folding for effortless use. The STREETWISE® Manhattan map is one of many detailed and easy-to-read city street maps designed and published by STREETWISE®. Buy your STREETWISE® Manhattan map today and you too can navigate Manhattan, New York like a native. For a larger selection of our detailed travel maps simply type STREETWISE MAPS into the Amazon search bar.

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Author: Streetwise Maps
Map: 1 pages Folded Map
Company: Streetwise Maps (2011-09-01) (2011-09-01)
ISBN: 1886705976
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"DK Eyewitness Top 10 New York City Travel Guide" will lead you straight to the best attractions this fascinating city has to offer. Whether you're looking for the best restaurants and bars, a hotel to suit your budget, or want to find the best nightspots in New York; this guide is the perfect pocket-sized companion. Rely on dozens of Top 10 lists - from the Top 10 comedy clubs to the Top 10 restaurants and Top 10 places for children, there's even a list of the Top 10 things to avoid. The guide is divided into sections for the city's twelve areas and an additional section on the four outer boroughs (Bronx, Queens, Brooklyn and Staten Island); all packed with beautiful illustrations of their attractions. You'll find the insider knowledge every visitor needs and explore every corner of NYC effortlessly with "DK Eyewitness Top 10 New York City Travel Guide" and its free pull-out map. "DK Eyewitness Top 10 New York City Travel Guide" shows you what others only tell you.

Author: Eleanor Berman
Paperback: 192 pages
Company: DK Travel (2012-02-13)
ISBN: 0756684528
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