A Civil War-era novel "intertwines love, violence, history, adventure and social commentary . . . an invigorating, heartbreaking tale of immigrant experience" ( Publishers Weekly, starred review).Paradise Alley is the story of three Irish immigrant women who are trapped together in the midst of the Draft Riots—perhaps the bloodiest, most destructive riots in American history. Ruth, married to a black man, tries t...

A "masterful and moving" saga of 1909 New York City, where locals new and old seek to find their dreams—and themselves ( Booklist )."Terrific fun. . . . Historical fiction at its most entertaining." — New York Times Book ReviewA New York Times Notable BookIn a stunning work of imagination and memory, aut...

The Worst World Disasters of All Time is an overview of the most terrible disaster events in recorded history.Caution: Because of the nature of this book, some readers may find some of the content and pictures disturbing.

A no-nonsense, straight to the point guide to quitting smoking, based on the actual author's experience of quitting smoking. A realist's guide to stopping smoking for good, where you can learn:How to prepare for and counter cravings, the right mindset, tricks to help make quitting more bearable, things to avoid and things to gravitate to, friends and foes you will encounter on your journey and most important of all - how it actually will feel and what will be needed to go up against...

Two Irish brothers journey from New York's East River to its halls of power in this "masterwork of historical fiction" by the author of Dreamland ( Parade).Inspired by one of the great, unsolved murders in mob history, this novel tells the sweeping story of Charlie O'Kane, a poor Irish immigrant who works his way up from beat cop to mayor of New York at the city's postwar zenith. Famous, powerful, and married to a fashion model, ...

The ultimate guide to retro game consoles, an ideal reference for collectors and enthusiasts..Write ups, specs and pictures of over 85 collectible consoles and variant models from 1972 to 2000. From the Magnavox Odyssey right through to the Sega Dreamcast.Including the history of the evolution of electronic gaming and advice on how to collect classic consoles.A comprehensive database of collectible consoles. Written by fellow collectors and enthusiasts.

The late, legendary performer and activist’s candid reflections on American race relations and social movements, based on previously unpublished conversations with the award-winning historian“The only thing that has disrupted—and at the same time anointed—my path to popular successes was my politics, because I’ve said and done things that most artists would never have survived.” —Harry BelafonteHarry Belafonte was more than a bestselling fo...

The classical novel (and basis for the acclaimed film starring Robert Redford) now in a new editionIntroduction by Kevin BakerThe Natural, Bernard Malamud's first novel, published in 1952, is also the first—and some would say still the best—novel ever written about baseball.In it Malamud, usually appreciated for his unerring portrayals of postwar Jewish life, took on very different material—the story of a s...

Based in part on the life of baseball legend Ty Cobb, this book belongs in the pantheon of great baseball novels.John Barr is the kind of player who isn't supposed to exist anymore. An all-around superstar, he plays the game with a single-minded ferocity that makes his New York Mets team all but invincible. Yet Barr himself is a mystery with no past, no friends, no women, and no interests outside hitting a baseball as hard and as far as he can. Not even Ellie Jay, the jaded sportsw...

The Rev. Jonah Dove is the son of a legendary Harlem minister, and a man troubled in both mind and spirit. He feels himself unworthy and incapable of taking up the burden of running his church from the larger–than–life figure who is his father. He is haunted both by his own, shameful history of "passing" as a white man in college, and by the prospects for his people in the harsh, new, racist age he fears the world is entering. Malcolm Little –– better known as Malcom X –– is a teenage hust...

A look at the most dangerous animals from around the world, from Indian red scorpions, giant centipedes and venomous spiders to bull sharks and Asian giant hornets.Animals that can all kill a human being in an unlucky encounter . . .

Witness the evolution of Halloween in New York City with this nostalgic and charming collection of photographs.Larry Racioppo’s street photos of trick or treaters in his South Brooklyn neighborhood not only landed him a gallery show and a feature in The Village Voice but also a children's book deal with Charles Scribner's Sons in 1980. In Halloween, his collection of vintage photos gets a comprehensive reboot, featuring:Over 200 ench...