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

Travel

Ishac, Allan

Jackson, Cari

Specialty Travel

Allan Ishac LLC

Describes how some insect species can damage their environment or cause destruction to human crops or structures, including carpenter ants, boll weevils, termites, and aphids.

Bugs that Destroy (Bug Alert)

Children's Books

Animals

Cavendish Square

Introduces the building activities of insects, discussing the nests, mounds, hives, and webs built by such creatures as wasps, bees, spiders,ants, and caterpillars.

Bugs that Build (Bug Alert)

Discusses the history of computers, how the technology was developed, and the science behind it.

Revolution in Computers (It Works)

Computers & Technology

The Gift to Listen, the Courage to Hear interweaves listening techniques with spiritual principles that emphasize the importance of listening and provide a framework for more effective listening. Author Cari Jackson explores common causes of communication breakdowns and offers strategies for moving toward communication breakthroughs. This book will deepen the rewards of every type of human relationship.

The Gift to Listen, the Courage to Hear

Parenting & Relationships

Fortress Press

Very good, only the smallest show of wear.

Discover the many ways animals are surprisingly human! Meet more than 2,500 amazing animals in this comprehensive, family-fun, global reference guide from Animal Planet — your source for all things animals. Get up close and personal with the diverse species that share our world and discover the many ways animals are just like us! Animal Planet Animals: A Visual Encyclopedia profiles the seven major animal classes — mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish, arthropods, and other invertebrates — and features more than 1,000 stunning color photographs of animals in action. A giant removable poster showcases record-breaking animal kingdom facts and Animal Planet L!VE bonus videos transport readers from the book page directly to animals in their natural habitats around the world. Additional book features include a comprehensive glossary, index, and study resources for extended learning in geography, climate change, biology, and ecosystems, plus Animal Planet's R.O.A.R (Reach Out. Act. Respond.) facts throughout discuss conservation and animal rescue efforts. Highly accessible for both curl-up reading and dip-in reference needs, care has been taken to offer animal lovers less work and more wow by weaving the taxonomic and biological information throughout the individual sections rather than putting it all up front. Specialist authors and life science experts provide the most up-to-date view of the animal kingdom, making it an ideal homework helper and a crucial family reference for the school years and beyond. A beautiful gift for any animal lover, a portion of proceeds benefits R.O.A.R. (Reach Out. Act. Respond.), Animal Planet's project dedicated to improving the lives of animals in our communities and in the wild.

Animals (An Animal Planet Book): A Visual Encyclopedia

Stein, Lori

ANIMAL PLANET

Buckley, Jim

Nichols, Catherine

Ganeri,Anita

TI Inc. Books

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

Bugs that Destroy (Bug Alert)

Bugs that Build (Bug Alert)

Revolution in Computers (It Works)

The Gift to Listen, the Courage to Hear

The Gift to Listen, the Courage to Hear

Animals (An Animal Planet Book): A Visual Encyclopedia