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Fodor’s see it New York City is perfect for travelers who want to understand local history and culture before they arrive, and experience the city like a native New Yorker while they’re there.

Overflowing with brilliant color photography, this is the ONLY illustrated guide that provides the practical information that you need while traveling–complete restaurant and hotel reviews with exact prices for lodging and dining (not ranges), plus time-saving tips and how to avoid crowds, exact admission prices to key sights, great photo stops, and special notes on “kid-friendly” attractions throughout.

Hotels
Our detailed reviews represent the best accommodations in the Big Apple, in all price ranges. From five-star luxury hotels to bed and breakfast accomodations, we’ll tell you what to expect in terms of price and quality through extensive coverage of hotels and their surrounding neighborhoods, exact prices of double-occupancy rooms (including breakfast), plus pictures of hotel facilities and guestrooms.

Restaurants
If you want to experience the best that New York has to offer, pay particular attention to our outstanding restaurant coverage that will help you choose from the thousands of local eateries that cater to every budget and dining experience. From Katz's Deli on the Lower East Side to a romantic dinner at Tavern on the Green in Central Park–whatever your budget or taste, you’ll find it in see it New York City. Each review covers house signature dishes, ambiance, actual prices for a two-course lunch and a three-course dinner (for two people), hours of operation, and what transportation will get you there.

The Sights
Whether you start your day a walk across the Brooklyn Bridge, a trip to the Guggenheim Museum, or a panoramic view of the city from the Empire State Building, see it New York City will take you there. Accessibly written to help you navigate throughout the city without missing a thing, each attraction includes exact admission prices, what galleries and museums not to miss, and where to stop for quick bites and refreshing drinks along the way. Sights are also rated for their “value”, “walkability”, “historic and cultural interest”, plus we suggest fantastic “photo stops” and entertaining and age-appropriate “kid-friendly” attractions throughout the book.

What to Do?
Our shopping walks will lead you to cutting-edge fashions to fit all budgets, from hip streetwear to expensive fashions for your feet. But, New York has much more to offer than just sight-seeing and shopping. Fodor’s see it New York provides insider information on classical, theatrical, and cinematic performances (including how to find cheap tickets to Broadway shows) , New York’s music scene (live jazz to underground youth centres), nightlife, spectator and activity sports, health and beauty spas, festivals and events, and a special section on “ Children’s Paris”.

Atlas and Maps
Detailed neighborhood maps are incorporated throughout the book to help you navigate on historic walks, shopping tours, or to find a restaurant. Plus, a 16-page atlas details each road and path with highlights of important landmarks, parks, metro stations, and car parking areas.

Fodor’s see it™
A brand-new series that shows you before you go, guides you while you’re there, and makes the perfect keepsake on your return.

Customer Reviews:

Very complete book in a great concise format.......2006-11-07

Bottom line, I bought three books for my trip to NYC. In the end, this was the only book I needed during the trip. It has great summaries of all the major areas of the city, very nice detailed street and site location maps, subway maps, etc. If you want an easy to read quick review/guide book to have during your trip to NYC, this is the one I would recommend.

Fodor's New York State, 1st Edition (Fodor's Gold Guides)

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Fodor's New York State, 1st Edition (Fodor's Gold Guides)
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ASIN: 140001378X
Release Date: 2005-04-19

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Circle the core of the Big Apple, don a raincoat at one of the world's natural wonders, check out Shoeless Joe Jackson's shoes at a shrine to America's favorite pastime, see where 12 million immigrants first set foot on U.S. soil, or whoosh down Olympic ski slopes in the Adironacks —Fodor's New York State, 1st Edition offers all these experiences and more! Our local writers have traveled throughout this state to find the best hotels, restaurants, attractions and activities to prepare you for a journey of stunning variety. Before you leave for your trip be sure to pack your Fodor's guide to ensure you don't miss a thing.

The San Francisco Chronicle sums it up best —"Fodor's guides are saturated with information."

-New compact trim size make these guides even more portable
-Two-color interior design makes it easier to find the information you need
-Fodor's Choice Ratings flag must-see sights and hidden treasures
-Hotel and restaurant reviews cover all budgets
-Plus multi-day itineraries to help you build the right trip for you and/or your family

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With Fodor’s you get much more than a guidebook–we make it easy for you to customize your dream vacation.

Visit www.fodors.com to find up-to-date travel bargains, mini-guides to worldwide destinations, information on local festivals, dazzling drives, maps, vacation planning tips and much more!

And, for more insider secrets, visit “Travel Talk” and “Rants and Raves” online at www.fodors.com/forums to get advice from other travelers like you.

Fodor's Gay Guide to New York City, 1st Edition: With Fire Island and New Hope (Fodor's Gay Guide to New York City)

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Fodor's Gay Guide to New York City, 1st Edition: With Fire Island and New Hope (Fodor's Gay Guide to New York City)
Andrew Collins
Manufacturer: Fodor's
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ASIN: 0679033785
Release Date: 1997-10-28

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Personable and chatty, informative and candid, this guide with an attitude gives the complete lowdown on gay and lesbian New York, with day and overnight trips to Fire Island, New Hope, the Hamptons, and Atlantic City.

With tips on the hippest guest houses, the hottest bars, the most romantic restaurants, the gayest neighborhoods, and all the major Attractions, Fodor's Gay Guide to New York City is a one-stop introduction to the best of the region.

Praise for Fodor's Gay Guide to the USA, winner of the Lowell Thomas Travel Bronze Medal:

"Savvy and stylish." -- Travel & Leisure

"A watershed in guidebook publishing." -- New York Times Syndicate

"Collins quickly taps into the pulse of each destination." -- Chicago Tribune

"Quite simply, if it's out there, it's in here." -- Harry Taylor, Publisher, Out magazine

About the Author

As a former Fodor's editor, inveterate traveler Andrew Collins knows what's worth recommending -- and what's not. He has visited more places popular with gay men and lesbians than most people see in a lifetime.

Other books in Fodor's Gay Guide series (all by Andrew Collins):

Fodor's Gay Guide to the USA (2nd ed.)

Fodor's Gay Guide to Amsterdam

Fodor's Gay Guide to Los Angeles

Fodor's Gay Guide to the Pacific Northwest

Fodor's Gay Guide to San Francisco

Fodor's Gay Guide to South Florida

Fodor's Where to Weekend Around New York City, 1st Edition (Special-Interest Titles)

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ASIN: 1400012333
Release Date: 2004-04-06

Fodor's Road Guide USA: New Jersey, New York, 1st Edition (Fodor's Road Guide USA)

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Fodor's Road Guide USA: Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, 1st Edition (Fodor's Road Guide USA)

ASIN: 0679005021
Release Date: 2001-04-10

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In Fodor's Road Guide USA you'll find everything you need for a great road trip -- whether you're going across the country or to a family reunion in the next state over. In this guide to New Jersey and New York, you'll find thousands of listings of things to see and do as well as hotels and restaurants in all price ranges in major cities, suburbs, small towns, and the countryside. Other essential trip planning resources include lively state and town introductions, climate charts, historical timelines, festival and events, rules of the road, sidebars filled with great tips, driving and walking tours, exact prices, web sites, and full-color highway maps.

Plus -- don't miss the Compass American Guides The perfect companion to Fodor's Road Guide USA is our Compass American Guide series-fully illustrated cultural guides to destinations across the USA. To find out more about the guides listed below, type the title in the keyword box.
* Fodor's Compass American Guides: Manhattan: A full-color guide, providing in-depth coverage of the history, culture, and character of Manhattan.

Fodor's Around New York City with Kids, 1st Edition: 68 Great Things to Do Together (Around the City with Kids)

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worked well for us
Useless
Easy to Use
A must have - especially for parents with young children

Fodor's Around New York City with Kids, 1st Edition: 68 Great Things to Do Together (Around the City with Kids)
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ASIN: 0679004904
Release Date: 2000-02-08

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Plan 68 great days with kids in a flash! For this smart, cheerful little book, Fodor's parent-experts have hand-picked 68 simply fabulous things to do around the city with a child in tow. It's a perfect idea book for every city parent and grandparent, and indispensable for families on vacation.

Each book focuses on 68 terrific ideas for family days -- check out the table of contents for specifics!

Written by parents who live in the cities they cover, these books are smart about what kids like -- and about what parents need.

All the details for planning are included: addresses, phone numbers, admission prices, and age-appropriateness.

"Hey Kids!" info boxes provide fun facts and interesting trivia about the destination.

"Kid-Friendly Eats" features recommend three or four places to grab a bite to eat nearby.

The cool "Games" section will keep everyone happily occupied on the road or while waiting in line.

Colorful graphics and flip art that animates as you turn the pages -- fun for both parents and kids.

Customer Reviews:

worked well for us.......2004-08-16

The best thing about this guide is the format. It is arranged alphabetically and each 'attraction' is on a two-page spread and contains description, tips, address, hours, age range, website, cost AND nearby kid-friendly places to eat and a 'hey kids' fun fact or something to look for when visiting this attraction. There are cross-reference lists by category (parks, museums, sports, etc.) and by neighborhood. This is a supplement -- not the only guide to carry since it has no maps -- but lots of useful information.

Useless.......2004-06-14

While this book does contain good descriptions of places to visit with kids it does not contain enough inforamation to function as a primary guidebook. It contains absolutely no general information about NYC, getting around, places to stay. It is not organized by neighborhood, has no maps, and gives no information on getting to the recommended venues. It also offers only very limited information on places to eat. In short, you can buy it as a supplement if you like (however, Frommers NYC with Kids lists all the same activities and provides all the necessary general info) but frankly I found this book to be useless.

Easy to Use.......2002-08-23

A quick and to-the-point guide. Well organized with info on neighborhood restaurants on the same page as the description of the attraction. And the size makes it easy to slip in a coat pocket or purse. Perfect.

A must have - especially for parents with young children.......2000-03-28

This book is so easy to read. All sites are listed in alphabetical order, so there is no flipping to the index that I had to do with other books. It gives a good, parent based review on many of the most popular NYC sites.

Fodor's to Go: 48 Hours in New York City, 1st Edition (Fodor's to Go)

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outdated???
Here's to you...

Fodor's to Go: 48 Hours in New York City, 1st Edition (Fodor's to Go)
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ASIN: 067900744X
Release Date: 2000-06-13

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Fodor's To Go: 48 Hours in New York

Experience The Best of New York in Just 48 Hours

Fodor's To Go is a clever new series comprised of credit-card sized, magnetic microbooks that contain two smart, well-organized itineraries laying out two perfect days, and great neighborhood-by-neighborhood listings that steer you to city's best dining and shopping. So easy to use, just slip it into your back pocket or tote bag, and go!

Incredibly Handy Magnetized covers keep the lively, full-color accordian-fold pages together.Fits conveniently in your wallet, back pocket, even in the palm of your hand.Sticks to the refrigerator, file cabinet, or any metal surface!

Perfectly Practical Not-to-be-missed sights, restaurants, and shops.Just the basics you need -- the ultimate cheat sheet.

Customer Reviews:

outdated???.......2003-05-30

It certainly is a cute little book, very portable. The maps are nice and I can just imagine myself walking down the street and whipping out the book to find a cozy little bar in Chelsea.

However, the book it is very out of date. Here is an example excerpt "WHERE TO START DAY 2: World Trade Center. The twin towers practically define the lower Manhattan skyline....."

If it still has info about the WTC, then perhaps the other info is also not quite up-to-date?

Here's to you..........2000-07-21

This is a cool little guide for a weekend in the Big Apple. Designed for travelers with two days to burn, it shows you the highlights through walking tours. A small map is included, providing a quick overview of New York's layout. The city is broken down into districts (ie. SoHo & Greenwich Village, Chinatown and East Village) with a selection of restaurants, stores, and attractions for each one. All in all, a good deal. One note of caution however: this guide is the same size as a credit card, but the covers are magnets. So don't put this near any of your credit cards or computer disks. It could do a number on your Visa!

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The last two decades of the 20th century have witnessed over thirty-five civil wars and an even larger number of lower intensity conflicts worldwide. Widespread brutalization and ethnic cleansing, often resulting in large movements of population, characterize many of the conflicts. The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees estimates that there are currently 50 million people who are victims of forced displacement, 40- 80 % of whom will develop post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

The mental health problems among asylum seekers and refugees are becoming a public issue, but the awareness of societies and mental health professionals considering this problem is relatively low. Although advances have been made in the provision of innovative mental health services for asylum seekers and refuges with PTSD, they are not systemized, and not widely known to professionals in the field. A publication offering practical guidelines for the treatment of torture victims and political refugees does not exist.Broken Spirits brings together the works of the most respected mental health professionals--from the U.S. and abroad--and make available the most current knowledge on complex PTSD, forced migration and cultural sensitivity in diagnosis and treatment.

Asylum Seekers and the State: The Politics of Protection in a Security-Conscious World

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Asylum Seekers and the State: The Politics of Protection in a Security-Conscious World
Claudia Tazreiter
Manufacturer: Ashgate Publishing
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ASIN: 0754640698

2nd Colloquy on the European Convention on Human Rights and the protection of refugees, asylum-seekers and displaced persons

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2nd Colloquy on the European Convention on Human Rights and the protection of refugees, asylum-seekers and displaced persons

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ASIN: 9287144613

Asylum Seekers and Refugees in the Contemporary World (The Making of the Contemporary World)

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Asylum Seekers and Refugees in the Contemporary World (The Making of the Contemporary World)
David J. Whittaker
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ASIN: 0415360900

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The issue of asylum seekers and refugees is one of the most talked about subjects in contemporary politics, fueled by extensive coverage in the media. David J. Whittaker's book provides a balanced introduction to this very controversial subject.
Asylum Seekers and Refugees in the Contemporary World discusses the international as well as national implications of the issue, looking at the way different governments have dealt with it. Taking a number of case studies, for example Palestinian, Afghan and Iraqi refugees, Whittaker cuts through the emotive language to give an objective introduction to the subject. The book looks in detail at the issue as it has affected Britain and Europe in particular, as well as including material on the UN and its response to the refugee "problem".
Including a final statement on the British government's 2005 proposals for dealing with refugees, Asylum Seekers and Refugees in the Contemporary World is essential reading for all students of the history of the modern world and is ideal for newcomers to the subject.

Asylum Seekers: Australia's Response to Refugees

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Asylum Seekers: Australia's Response to Refugees
Don McMaster
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Two groups of refugees arrived in Australia in 1999: Kosovar refugees and Chinese boat people. One group was welcomed with open arms; the other was interned. Don McMaster analyses Australia's discriminatory policy towards the group that it has constructed as its 'other': the 'hordes from the north', the 'yellow peril'. He locates the earliest fear of 'Asians' in attitudes to Chinese goldminers in the 1850s. Half a century later this fear culminated in the White Australia policy, enshrined in the first legislation of the new federal Parliament. Thus the very beginnings of Australia's immigration policy were explicitly racist. Asylum Seekers is an indictment of present policies and a call to create a more humane response to people who desperately seek asylum.

Borderline: Australia's Treatment of Refugees and Asylum Seekers (Reportage)

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Borderline: Australia's Treatment of Refugees and Asylum Seekers (Reportage)
Peter Mares
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ASIN: 0868407461

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Over the past two years the arrival of "boat people" on the Australian coast has re-ignited fears of a massive influx of refugees and asylum seekers. The response of the Australian government has helped to generate unease in the community, obscuring many of the real issues that arise when people seek sanctuary within Australia's borders. In this provocative book Peter Mares examines the legal, moral, and political questions posed by Australia's treatment of asylum seekers and refugees. He visits Woomera, site of Australia's biggest and newest immigration detention center, talks to refugees, their lawyers, detention center staff and the Australian immigration minister, and reports in detail on cases which pose significant questions about the direction of Australian policy. Drawing on a wide range of official and nonofficial sources, Mares paints a compelling and disturbing picture of Australian policy in action.

Borderline: Australia's Treatment of Refugees and Asylum Seekers in the Wake of the Tampa (Reportage (Sydney, N.S.W.).)

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Borderline: Australia's Treatment of Refugees and Asylum Seekers in the Wake of the Tampa (Reportage (Sydney, N.S.W.).)
Peter Mares
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Child and Family Social Work with Asylum Seekers and Refugees: CFS Special Issue (Child & Family Social Work)

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Child and Family Social Work with Asylum Seekers and Refugees: CFS Special Issue (Child & Family Social Work)

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A special edition of Child & amp; Family Social Work focusing on the lives and circumstances of refugee and asylum seeking children and families in several countries - Australia, Ireland, Norway and the United Kingdom. Predominantly focusing on unaccompanied or separated children who come to these countries without an adult to look after them. But equally importantly, many children are accompanied by adult members who seek asylum, and sometimes achieve their goal of full refugee status.Papers include:The child's or the State's best interests - An examination of the ways immigration officials work with Unaccompanied asylum seeking minors in Norway- Ada EngebrigtsenAsylum, Children's rights and Social Work - Sarah Cemlyn and Linda BriskmanHow social workers work with African Refugee Children and their families - Toyin Okitikpi and Cathy AmerPromoting psychosocial wellbeing in unaccompanied minors in the United Kingdom - Ravi Kohli and Rosie MatherUnsettling the social in social work: responses to asylum-seeking children in Ireland - Alastair ChristieThe social services response to unaccompanied children in England - Fiona MitchellEach paper analyses the strength and weaknesses of the systems and practices in working with Asylum seekers and refugees.

Cross-Cultural Assessment of Psychological Trauma and PTSD (International and Cultural Psychology Series)

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Cross-Cultural Assessment of Psychological Trauma and PTSD (International and Cultural Psychology Series)
John P., Ed. Wilson
Manufacturer: Springer
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Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0387709894

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Recent advances in trauma treatment, coupled with ongoing traumatic world events, point to a critical need for global standards in assessment. But despite the best intentions of Western psychology, one model does not fit all cultures. Cross-Cultural Assessment of Psychological Trauma and PTSD addresses key issues in the field to help fill this knowledge gap.

Focusing equally on theoretical concepts, culturally valid assessment methods, and cultural adaptation in trauma and resilience, 29 experts present the cutting edge of research and strategies. Extended case examples (including West Africans in Austria, Hmong in the U.S., and Aboriginal people in Australia) illustrate an informative range of symptom profiles, comorbid conditions, and coping skills, as well as secondary traumas that can occur in asylum seekers. Professional concerns are also highlighted, from training and competency issues to the challenges of translating assessment into treatment. The results are a vital set of insights and guidelines that will contribute to more aware and meaningful practice.

Included in the coverage:

Twenty-one questions central to understanding trauma in cultural context.

In-depth studies on the effects of trauma over multiple generations, and developmental issues among traumatized youth.

A review of traditional interventions and current trauma assessment practice from China.

Reports on the combined use of psycho- and pharmacotherapy in treating refugees.

Cross-cultural perspectives on the Impact of Events Scaleâ€”Revised and other widely used assessment methods.

Renewed debates over the nature of PTSD as a reaction to mass trauma.

With the world in its current state, Cross-Cultural Assessment of Psychological Trauma and PTSD is necessary reading for practitioners and academics in mental health. It is also highly relevant to those in a range of ethnomedicine, social work, and international aid and advocacy.

Detained, Denied, Deported: Asylum Seekers in the U. S. (Helsinki Watch Report)

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Detained, Denied, Deported: Asylum Seekers in the U. S. (Helsinki Watch Report)
Helsinki Watch
Manufacturer: Human Rights Watch
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ASIN: 0929692225

Customer Reviews:

It is an excellent book.......2000-01-28

If you are a homepge designer, you must purchase this boo

You should buy it........2000-01-28

Lots of cool website in the book. It is very good for homepage designer

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