manhattan (new york, n.y.)

Describes the history, people, and things to see in Manhattan, the heart of the city that is one of the world's most powerful financial centers.

Two newly-single sisters, one a divorce?e, the other a widow, become roommates with a handsome, gay cupcake-baker as they try to return to the dating world of lower Manhattan.

Forced to give up her posh life and move to a tiny Manhattan apartment when her husband loses his job, Lucy unexpectedly falls in love with her new home and forges close friendships with three women who are also struggling with the disparities between the ambitions of their youth and middle age.

Carolyn Mackenzie is driven to solve the mystery of her older brother's disappearance ten years ago, hoping that she and her mother will achieve closure. Her pursuit of truth plunges her into a world of danger and unanswered questions. Do the police believe that Mack is a serial killer? Was Mack guilty of the murder of his drama teacher and the theft of his taped sessions with her?.

Presents the history and culture of Manhattan's shoreline as seen through a series of exploratory walks.

Presents a narrative history of Manhattan from the author's perspective. Profiles famous New Yorkers and traces the city's transformations both positive and negative.

Examines the poor and marginalized people of old New York and includes discussions on opium dens, brothels, gangs, and corrupt cops.

Examines the Dutch Colony on Manhattan Island which exists prior to the original thirteen colonies in America, and includes important colonists, Native Americans, and a variety of events.

Spider-Man learns that he has a sister he has never known about, but his family loyalties are tested when he discovers his long-lost sibling in an evil villainess known as Pity.

"Giselle believes that fairy tales do come true--after all, she lives in the magical world of Andalasia. so when she finds herself dropped --quite literally--into the arms of the dashing and handsome Prince Edward, Giselle is convinced that she is only moments away from her perfect ending. Then Giselle takes a tumble down a well and lands on the mean streets of Manhattan. With reality setting in, her dreams of happily ever after seem very far away--until she meets a cynical lawyer and, together, they discover that the real world can be magical, too"--P. [4] of cover.