We pay tribute to one of the finest cities in the world -- with literature set in the city of dreams.
In this collection of essays from the 1970s and 1980s, Russell Baker captures the political and social nuances of the era, from the influence of mass media to US Presidents behaving badly. Sound familiar?
So This is Depravity
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So This is Depravity
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When terrorists hijack a Wall Street skyscraper, they not only get hold of hostages but also confidential banking data that could take down the entire world. Enter the Able Team.
Tower of Terror
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Tower of Terror
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What goes up must come down in this chilling tale of sabotaged Manhattan skyscraper elevators. As New York begins to close its doors, can two detectives and a journalist trace the saboteur and restore normality before the city plummets into oblivion?
Elevator Pitch
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Elevator Pitch
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The tawdry tale of one man's transformation into a darling of New York's club scene!
Night Class
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Night Class
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High stakes white-collar crime — in the wake of 9/11.
Unknown Remains
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Unknown Remains
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His father might have been known as 'The Pope', but he was definitely no saint.
The Pope of Brooklyn
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The Pope of Brooklyn
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Want to get ahead in 2118? Go up. Right up to the top. And then some.
The Dazzling Heights
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The Dazzling Heights
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A love letter to the Big Apple that laments its gentrification.
Vanishing New York
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Vanishing New York
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A unique take on the American Dream in the aftermath of 9/11, through the eyes of a Dutch immigrant and his cricket playing friends.
Netherland
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Netherland
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Bright Lights, Big City
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Bright Lights, Big City
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