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  • A Pocket Guide to Pigeon Watching: Getting to Know the World's Most Misunderstood Bird

    A Pocket Guide to Pigeon Watching: Getting to Know the World's Most Misunderstood Bird

    Part field guide, part history, part ornithology primer, and altogether fun.Fact: Pigeons are amazing, and until recently, humans adored them. We’ve kept them as pets, held pigeon beauty contests, raced them, used them to carry messages over battlefields, harvested their poop to fertilize our crops—and cooked them in gourmet dishes. Now, with The Pocket Guide to Pigeon Watching, readers can rediscover the wonder. Equal parts illustrated field guide and quirky history, it covers behavior: Why they coo; how they flock; how they preen, kiss, and mate (monogamously); and how they raise their young (on chunky pigeon milk). Anatomy and identification, from Birmingham Roller to the American Giant Runt to the Scandaroon. Birder issues, like what to do if you find a baby pigeon stranded in the park. And our lively shared story together, including all the things we’ve taught them—Ping-Pong, for example. “Rats with wings?” Think again. Pigeons coo, peck and nest all over the world, yet most of us treat them with indifference or disdain. So Rosemary Mosco, a bird-lover, science communicator, writer, and cartoonist (and co-author of The Atlas Obscura Explorer’s Guide for the World’s Most Adventurous Kid) is here to give the pigeon's image a makeover, and to help every town- and city-dweller get closer to nature by discovering the joys of birding through pigeon-watching.

    $14.95

  • Last stock! Bronx Summer Activity Book Bronx Summer Activity Book

    Bronx Summer Activity Book

    Take a Trip through the Bronx summer day with From the Bronx's new activity book! Add some color as Bronx kids travel from the bodega and fire hydrant to the beach and zoo.  Along the way, you'll complete a word search, a game of connect the dots, a maze to the beach, a crossword puzzle and more,

    $7.99

  • Last stock! Field Guide to Birds of NY

    Field Guide to Birds of NY

    A comprehensive guide to New York birdwatching from the American Birding Association The Empire State is one of the best places for birding in North America—from the Adirondack Mountains in the north; the Finger Lakes in the west; the Hudson Valley in the east; and the marshes, bays, and beaches of the south, New York provides habitats for an amazing array of birds. As a flyover state for many migrating species, backyard birders can see hundreds of species per year as they head north in the spring and south for the winter. The American Birding Association Field Guide to Birds of New York includes more than 300 species birders are most likely to see in the state. Illustrated with hundreds of crisp, color photographs, it includes descriptions of each bird along with tips of when and where to see them, written by an expert New York birder. It is the perfect companion for anyone interested in the amazing diversity and beauty of the birds of New York.

    $24.95

  • History Lover's Guide to NYC

    History Lover's Guide to NYC

    New York is a city of superlatives. It has the largest population, greatest wealth, broadest diversity and most elegant museums in the nation. With that comes an amazing history. This tour of the Big Apple goes beyond the traditional guidebook to offer visitors and residents alike a chance to walk back in time along the streets of Manhattan. George Washington took his first oath of office on the steps of Federal Hall. Visitors can still dine at the famed Frances Tavern and worship at historic St. Paul’s Chapel. From the Brooklyn Bridge to stunning skyscrapers, the city celebrates its own history and that of the nation. Join author Alison Fortier as she traces the history and heritage of America’s largest metropolis.  Alison Fortier, Published, Feb 29, 2016 - Travel - 256 pages. 

    $21.99

  • Last stock! Liberty/Ellis Island Coloring Book

    Liberty/Ellis Island Coloring Book

    The majestic and imposing Statue of Liberty rising 305' 11" over New York Harbor is more than a monument to freedom. The statue holds a special place in America's heart, inspiring patriotism, hope, courage … even poetry and tears.Now this unique educational coloring book details Lady Liberty's rich and stirring history in an entertaining format for children and adults alike. It also documents the experiences of millions of immigrants for whom the statue's striking silhouette was the first glimpse of America after weary days at sea.Carefully researched and precisely rendered, this one-of-a-kind coloring book is an exciting and educational collector's item for anyone intrigued and inspired by the grand old landmark, and the noble ideals it represents. Recommended Age: Children 3-11

    $3.95

  • Last stock! 2022 Admin Provisions Update

    2022 Admin Provisions Update

    Replacement pages consisting of substantive changes to the 2022 New York City Mechanical Code, including Local Laws, Effective as of October 4, 2024 are included in this amendment.

    $10.00

  • Last stock! 2022 Fuel & Gas Update

    2022 Fuel & Gas Update

    Replacement pages consisting of substantive changes to the 2022 New York City Fuel Gas Code, including Local Laws, Effective as of October 4, 2024 are included in this amendment.

    $10.00

  • Last stock! 2022 Mechanical Code Update

    2022 Mechanical Code Update

    Replacement pages consisting of substantive changes to the 2022 New York City Mechanical Code, including Local Laws, Effective as of October 4, 2024 are included in this amendment.

    $10.00

  • Last stock! 2022 Plumbing Code Update

    2022 Plumbing Code Update

    Replacement pages consisting of substantive changes to the 2022 New York City Plumbing Code, including Local Laws, Effective as of October 4, 2024 are included in this amendment.

    $10.00

  • Last stock! 2022 NYC Fire Code

    2022 NYC Fire Code

    The New York City Fire Code regulates fire safety in the operation and maintenance of all buildings and establishes design requirements for a wide range of building installations. The Fire Code is a companion code to the New York City Construction Codes and Zoning Resolution, with extensive cross-references to the Building, Mechanical and Electrical Codes. The Fire Code is newly amended in 2022 to adopt many of the latest fire safety technologies and standards from the International Fire Code, together with important New York City-specific provisions. The 2022 Fire Code establishes design, installation, operational and maintenance requirements for stationary energy storage systems and distillery operations appropriate for the New York City environment. The 2022 Fire Code also added regulations to address the challenges of firefighting in high-rise megastructures and automated parking garages and fleet fueling operations. The 2022 Fire Code comprehensively amends requirements for commercial cooking, fire protection systems, blasting operations and special effects, and makes significant changes in provisions relating to fire apparatus access roads; rooftop access and obstructions; dry cleaning systems; combustible dust producing operations; repair garages for vehicles fueled by lighter than air motor fuels; use of alcohol-based hand rubs classified as Class I or Class II liquids and LPG container storage for sale. These and the many other fire safety enhancements in this edition of the New York City Fire Code serve to promote public safety, fire safety awareness, firefighting operations and firefighter safety, while remaining committed to practical solutions, and sensitive to the burdens of compliance.

    $146.00

  • Last stock! Subway: The Curiosities

    Subway: The Curiosities

    Subway: The History, Curiosities, and Secrets of the New York City Transit System by John E. Morris is both a vivid history of this great transportation system and an exploration of its impact on the city and popular culture. The book covers every remarkable moment, from the technical obstacles and corruption that impeded plans for an underground rail line in the 1800s, to the current state of the system and plans for the future; profiles of the colorful, forgotten characters who built and restored the subway; graphics and imagery showing the evolution of subway cars and the way fares are collected; how subway etiquette rules have evolved with society; great subway chase scenes and songs about the subway; a look at abandoned stations and half-built tunnels; and more. Hard Cover, 264 pages.

    $30.00

  • Last stock! Art Hiding in NY

    Art Hiding in NY

     Art Hiding in New York is a beautiful, giftable book that explores all these locations, traversing Manhattan to bring 100 treasures to art lovers and intrepid New York adventurers. Curator and urban explorer Lori Zimmer brings readers along to sites covering the biggest names of the 20th century -- like Jean-Michel Basquiat's studio, iconic Keith Haring murals, the controversial site of Richard Serra's Tilted Arc, Roy Lichtenstein's subway station commission, and many more. Each entry is accompanied by a beautiful watercolor depiction of the work by artist Maria Krasinski, as well as location information for those itching to see for themselves. With stunning details, perfect for displaying on any art lover's shelf, and curated itineraries for planning your next urban exploration, this inspirational book is a must-read for those who love art, New York, and, of course, both.  Hardcover, 280 pages.

    $24.00

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