In a fast-paced city like New York, it can be challenging to make time for self-nurturing, serenity, and solitude. "New York's 50 Best Places to Renew Body, Mind, and Spirit" explores both traditional and unexpected sources of comfort and renewal. The beating of the drums from the Congo Square Drummers Circle in Prospect Park will reconnect you with the primordial pulse of life itself. Luxuriate by candlelight in the pleasure of a hot stone massage. Contemplate your life on the extraordinary grounds of Mount Manresa Jesuit Retreat Center on Staten Island. Whether you have an hour, a day, or the rest of your life to dedicate to your search, "New York's 50 Best Places to Renew Body, Mind, and Spirit" is filled with calming words, practical spiritual guidance, and ideas for staying centered in a world that's spinning ever faster.

"Everyone should have a book like this." – Carol Jenkins, Fox News Learn how to take care of yourself (prenatal yoga classes, childbirth methods, birthing centers) and your baby (pediatricians, au pairs, mommy & me programs) with this indispensable guide to the best resources, shops, and programs New York City has to offer. Includes a City Baby Brooklyn Guide as well.

A celebration of New York State's history through 19 key events from the state's founding to today.

The #1 New York Times Bestseller! With over 500 vibrant, full-color photos, Humans of New York: Stories is an insightful and inspiring collection of portraits of the lives of New Yorkers. Humans of New York: Stories is the culmination of five years of innovative storytelling on the streets of New York City. During this time, photographer Brandon Stanton stopped, photographed, and interviewed more than ten thousand strangers, eventually sharing their stories on his blog, Humans of New York. In Humans of New York: Stories, the interviews accompanying the photographs go deeper, exhibiting the intimate storytelling that the blog has become famous for today. Ranging from whimsical to heartbreaking, these stories have attracted a global following of more than 30 million people across several social media platforms.