A Holocaust survivor who cannot seem to forge ahead with his life, steps off a curb into the path of a taxi in Times Square, and hovers between life and death while reliving the horror and tragedy of his past.
Presents a comprehensive A to Z history of the personalities and shows of Broadway and provides information on its producers, writers, composers, lyricists, theaters, performers, and landmarks.
the mystery behind the photo that ended World War II
Verria, Lawrence
2012
Examines the mystery surrounding Alfred Eisenstaedt's famous photograph of a sailor kissing a nurse in Times Square on V-J Day at the end of World War II, describing the people who claimed to be in the photograph and their backgrounds.
Describes the history of the New York City neighborhood famous for bright lights and Broadway shows, from its beginnings as Longacre Square in the early 1800s through its growth, decline, and present-day revitalization.
A little boy named Lori sets out to see Times Square, but when the subway, a bus, a taxi, the elevated subway, a helicopter, a horse and wagon, and an elevator all cannot get him there, he receives help from an unexpected source.