"Examines the design of the grave and how the ways in which we care for the dead are changing as old systems of burial are seen as expensive and unsustainable while new trends are emerging for people who want a more personal, meaningful final statement"--
Discover 50 of the oldest, rarest, strangest, and most historic trees across New York City's five boroughs, from the 350-year-old "Alley Pond Giant" in Queens to the wizened Camperdown elm in Prospect Park. This two-sided guide includes a map, an introduction and descriptions by Allison C. Meier, and original photography by Colin Montgomery. The third collaboration between Blue Crow Media and author Allison Meier, following Art Deco New York Map and Concrete New York Map, this map reveals highlights from New York City's remarkable urban canopy, featuring rare species, flowering cherries, towering redwoods, wizened elms and more. This is the second installment in Blue Crow Media's tree series, following Great Trees of London Map.
"Discover New York City's finest concrete architecture with this two-sided guide, including a map, photos and details of more than fifty buildings ... Presents remarkable buildings by Breuer, Pei, Rudolph, Saarinen, Wright and others, solidifying the role of concrete in the aesthetic of New York City."--Paper band
From boy soldier to paratrooper, private security operator to successful business entrepreneur. This is the story of a natural-born warrior with the vision and determination to chase and achieve his dreams despite multiple challenges, extreme danger, numerous manic drinking sessions, and a few screw- ups along the way.