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50 Places to Find Peace and Quiet in New York: A Guide to Urban Sanctuaries

Travel

Ishac, Allan

United States

Avon/Books

THE GUIDE TO ODD NEW YORK proves that weirdness still lives in the world's greatest city. Perfect for locals and adventurous visitors who are tired of conventional tourist attractions, ODD NEW YORK lures readers off the beaten path to a quirkier side of New York. THE GUIDE TO ODD NEW YORK includes the irreverent, the unconventional, and the unexpected with more than 60 eye-popping photos and a surprising entry on every page: * A psychedelic dreamworld in Tribeca * A mummified nun in upper Manhattan * A kitschy mermaid parade in Coney Island * The oldest transvestite training school in the country * Abandoned nuclear missile silos in Queens * An East Village museum celebrating organized crime * America's last circus sideshow school * The city's wickedest witchcraft store * A schlock sex and horror film company in Long Island City * Plus 100 more offbeat entries. THE GUIDE TO ODD NEW YORK also points the way to unusual nightlife destinations and bizarre events happening throughout the five boroughs. THE GUIDE TO ODD NEW YORK: Unusual Places, Weird Attractions and the City's Most Curious Sights reminds us that New York is still the capital of kookiness, as it exposes the fun and fascinating underbelly of New York.

The Guide to Odd New York: Unusual Places, Weird Attractions and the City's Most Curious Sights

Jackson, Cari

Specialty Travel

Allan Ishac LLC

Beyond the surface noise and chaos is a quiet New York of tranquility and blessed silence. NEW YORK'S 50 BEST PLACES TO FIND PEACE AND QUIET, takes the reader to 50 oases of serenity around the city–from gardens to spas, meditation centers to wildlife refuges–each a revitalizing place of calm amidst the daily bustle and grind of urban life. "If you're at wit's end and frantic for tranquility, relax...you can buy [this] sweet little book." The New York Times.

New York's 50 Best Places to Find Peace and Quiet: A City and Company Guide

Universe

In a fast-paced city like New York, it can be challenging to make time for self-nurturing, serenity, and solitude. New York's 50 Best Places to Renew Body, Mind, and Spirit explores both traditional and unexpected sources of comfort and renewal. The beating of the drums from the Congo Square Drummers Circle in Prospect Park will reconnect you with the primordial pulse of life itself. Luxuriate by candlelight in the pleasure of a hot stone massage. Contemplate your life on the extraordinary grounds of Mount Manresa Jesuit Retreat Center on Staten Island.Whether you have an hour, a day, or the rest of your life to dedicate to your search, New York's 50 Best Places to Renew Body, Mind, and Spirit is filled with calming words, practical spiritual guidance, and ideas for staying centered in a world that's spinning ever faster.

New York's 50 Best Places to Renew Body, Mind, and Spirit: A City and Company Guide

Martin, Andrea

Caban, Beth Donnelly

From the author of NEW YORK'S 50 BEST PLACES TO FIND PEACE AND QUIET comes the ultimate guide to guaranteed good-time spots for kids in New York City. From Abracadabra, the store known as the Halloween capitol of the city, to Winnie-the-Pooh at the Donnell Library, Ishac lists dozens of kid-tested sights for sports, arts, science and just plain fun. This completely revised second edition has many new entries.

New York's 50 Best Places to Take Children: A City and Company Guide

New York's 50 Best Places to Take Children is the definitive guide to showing kids a good time in the Big Apple. Completely revised and updated for an all-new third edition, this classic City &amp; Company backlist title remains the most comprehensive and accessible book of its kind.

New York's 50 Best Places To Take Children, 3rd Edition (City and Company)

The #1 bestselling title in City &amp; Company history with 40,000 copies sold! Beyond the surface noise and chaos is a quiet New York of tranquility and blessed silence. NEW YORK’S 50 BEST PLACES TO FIND PEACE AND QUIET, takes the reader to 50 oases of serenity around the city—from gardens to spas, meditation centers to wildlife refuges—each a revitalizing place of calm amidst the daily bustle and grind of urban life. "If you’re at wit’s end and frantic for tranquility, relax…you can buy [this] sweet little book." The New York Times.

New York's 50 Best Places to Find Peace & Quiet, 5th Edition

Health, Fitness & Dieting

Exercise & Fitness

The ultimate guide for parents, grandparents, teachers, and tourists to showing children the very best of New York City.

New York's 50 Best Places to Take Children: New 4th Edition

A brand-new edition of the all-time best-selling City &amp; Company title! Since it debuted in 1991, New York’s 50 Best Places to Find Peace &amp; Quiet has been the authority on relaxation in the city. This completely updated and revised sixth edition of Allan Ishac’s inspired guide includes serene parks, soothing day spas, rejuvenating yoga studios, tranquil waterfront retreats, secret sanctuaries, cozy fireside nooks, and much more. This perennial best seller offers a calming counterpoint to a fast-moving city, now with more than fifty stress-reducing entries plus a dozen bonus locations, all minutes from home, hotel, or office.

New York's 50 Best Places to Find Peace & Quiet, 6th Edition (New York's 50 Best Places to Find Peace and Quiet)

Beyond the surface noise and chaos is a quiet New York of tranquility and blessed silence. NEW YORK'S 50 BEST PLACES TO FIND PEACE AND QUIET, takes the reader to 50 oases of serenity around the cityâ€“from gardens to spas, meditation centers to wildlife refugesâ€“each a revitalizing place of calm amidst the daily bustle and grind of urban life. "If you're at wit's end and frantic for tranquility, relax...you can buy [this] sweet little book." The New York Times.

New York's 50 Best Places to Find Peace and Quiet

City & Co

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