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Discusses how young working women in New York City spent their free time and money at the beginning of the twentieth century.

Tells the story of the removal of debris following the destruction of the World Trade Center by terrorists on September 11, 2001 along with the removal of the dead, and the volunteers who assisted.

Ketherine Bouton offers her own words on what life is like being deaf in one ear and losing her hearing in the other, presenting her research into what she is calling a deafness epidemic currently taking place in fifty million or more Americans due to many factors scientists and doctors do not yet fully understand.

Chronicles the origins and evolution of five of America's most powerful Mafia families. Details the factors that contributed to the increases and decreases in their influence and considers their roles today.

Presents a history on the graffiti culture of New York City. Includes 1000 images with commentary from graffiti writers as well as descriptive graphics and side-bars.

Showcases the works by Pablo Picasso found within the Metropolitan Museum of Art and discusses how the museum came to acquire these items. Also traces the development of Picasso's work and its impact on art history throughout thr twentieth century.

Noelle Hancock chronicles the adventures she had during the year she spent following Eleanor Roosevelt's motto "Do one thing every day that scares you" and shares the lessons she learned about herself along the way.

Presents a comprehensive photographic guide to 101 Broadway musicals, from "Annie Get Your Gun" and "Cats" to "Kiss Me, Kate" and "Les Miserables." Each entry includes a synopsis, cast list, popular songs and star profiles.

Documents the story of how millions of Jewish immigrants entered the United States through New York's Lower East Side from 1880 to 1920, describing their struggles against poverty and their influence upon American society and culture.