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The Two New Yorks
Over the past eight years, a marked shift in the national political mood has substantially reduced the federal government's involvement in ameliorating urban problems and enhanced the prominence of state and local governments in the domestic policy arena. Many states and big cities have been forced to reassess their traditionally vexed relationships. Nowhere has this drama been played out more stormily than in New York. In The Two New Yorks, experts from government, the academy, and the non-profit sector examine aspects of an interaction that has a major impact on the performance of state and city institutions. The analyses presented here explore current state-city strategies for handling su...
Tunneling to the Future
Derrick (archivist, Bronx County Historical Society) tells the story of what was, at the time, the largest and most expensive single municipal project ever attempted--the 1913 expansion of the New York City Dual System of Rapid Transit. He considers the factors motivating the expansion, the process of its design, the controversies surrounding financing it, and its impact on New York then and today. Appendixes summarize the contracts and related certificates and list the opening dates of Dual System lines. Twenty-four pages of photographs are also included. c. Book News Inc.
Current Catalog
First multi-year cumulation covers six years: 1965-70.
The Painted Man (The Demon Cycle, Book 1)
A stunning special edition of Peter V. Brett’s thrilling debut THE PAINTED MAN, the modern fantasy classic that began The Demon Cycle, featuring over 30 illustrations by acclaimed fantasy artist Dominik Broniek.
Advanced Materials for Multidisciplinary Applications
This book provides an overview of recent research in the area of advanced materials for improving human healthcare, protecting the environment and alternative energy resources. The authors analyze and deliver viable technical solutions, demonstrating how chemistry and engineering can collectively solve technical and societal challenges. The book explores innovative technology for the synthesis of complex carbohydrates & glycoproteins, new drug development & delivery, theragnostics of infectious disease and cancer. It also provides insights into the nature of energy extraction, management and usage related to fossil fuels and sustainable energy. The book brings together a group of dynamic and productive scientists, engineers, and other professionals in celebration of the 40th Anniversary of Chinese American Chemical Society. It is a valuable resource for all readers interested in the study of materials to address society's increasing need for electrical and chemical energy.
Obsessed
My life is in danger, and my stepbrother is the only one who can save me. Okay, he used to be my stepbrother. Our parents are no longer together. But that doesn’t make my secret crush acceptable. It’s still wrong to want him. And it’s still wrong to carry his baby. Damn, my mother is going to be furious. But he’s the only one who can find my stalker. Peter heads a police station. He’s vowed to put the culprit behind bars. I need his protection. And more than anything, I need to be in his arms. Even if I have to fight with all the odds against us.
The Forgotten Borough
What sets Staten Island apart from the rest of New York City? The island’s identity has in part been defined in opposition to the city, its physical and cultural differences, and the perception of neglect by city government. It has long been whiter, wealthier, less populated, and more politically conservative. And despite many attempts over the years, Staten Island is not connected by the subway to any of the other four boroughs. Kenneth M. Gold argues that the lack of a subway connection has deeply shaped Staten Island’s history and identity. He chronicles decades of recurrent efforts to build a rail link, using this history to explore the borough’s fraught relationship with New York ...
Message and Annual Reports for ..., Made to the ... General Assembly of Ohio ..
Contains the annual reports of various Ohio state governmental offices, including the Attorney General, Governor, Secretary of State, etc.
Sir Harold Ridley and His Fight for Sight
Did you know that the most common surgical eye procedure today began as a tragic injury to a WWII pilot? Did you know that one of the first medical devices to ever be implanted into a human was performed by an ophthalmologist? Do you know the riveting story behind the man who envisioned and achieved ground-breaking medical advancements for vision care? ______________________________________________________________________________ An innovator in eye surgery and undisputed inventor of the intraocular lens (IOL), Sir Harold Ridley achieved some of the most important discoveries in ophthalmology and medicine over the last 100 years. The compelling story of Sir Harold Ridley is one not widely kn...
Bitten by Evil
Bitten by Evil is the story of Derrick Vaughn. After a tragic childhood event takes the life of both his parents, Vaughn inherits the curse of a split personality. The evil thoughts of his father's betrayal control his mind while the loving spirit of his mother controls his heart. Torn by the conflict, Derrick struggles to find hope as an artist until he discovers Tricia LonGevin, a beautiful unconventional therapist who falls madly in love with the passionate artist. Tricia unravels the mystery behind Derrick's childhood and sacrifices her life to save him from the ultimate consequence of his pathology... suicide. Themes from the original Stevenson tale are reborn in this suspenseful thriller that will compel you to turn the next page and leave you asking that centuries-old question, "Does love truly conquer all?"
