"Headlines about "Strange and Startling Deaths In Brooklyn,"threw a chill through the riverfront communities close to the discoveries of body parts that were discovered in several places around the community. Fear began to envelope the entire Borough of Brooklyn. And police investigators were without clues as to the events that seem to heading to an even more deadly conclusion. Mangled body parts turned up in several areas of Brooklyn and rumors about unreported findings began to spread way beyond the Borough's borders. Even bustling Manhattan, no stranger to murders, was placed on high alert. Ten murders in as many weeks, all committed with a hatchet-like tool, and officials had no clues or suspects for the killings. More badly decomposed body parts continued to be found, some of which were discovered in a long abandoned tunnel not far from Bensonhurst creating a panic among residents of that community. Murders were not common in this neighborhood, even though the residents had a more than a casual familiarity with infamous mob figures that lived in and/or visited this area for years. However, no vicious crimes had been reported in this subtly protected area, until now. Can it be these discoveries were related to mob activities that went sour unexpectedly, or was it the beginning of a gang war of epic proportions?"

North America’s most beloved regions are artfully celebrated in our board book series, which is designed to soothe children before bedtime while instilling an early appreciation for the continent’s natural and cultural wonders. This board book celebrates the unique New York City borough of Brooklyn with rhythmic language that guides children through the passage of both a single day and the four seasons. A multicultural group of people visit Brooklyn’s attractions while saluting the iconic aspects of each place, including Coney Island, the Brooklyn Bridge, Prospect Park, the Prospect Park Zoo, the Brooklyn Botanic Garden, the New York Transit Museum, the Brooklyn Nets, the New York Islanders, the Brooklyn Public Library, and much more.

The comprehensive collection of a master of the American modern form

The Society of American Travel Writers recognized Brooklyn! with a bronze award in the Best Guidebook category of the 2004 Lowell Thomas Travel Journalism Competition. With nearly 2.5 million residents, kaleidoscope of cultures, and gutsy attitude, Brooklyn is the place for families, hipsters, artists, and entrepreneurs---plus emigres from abroad, the Midwest, and even Manhattan. In this, the most comprehensive guide to Brooklyn--with more than 1,500 listings--a mother-daughter research team delivers the goods on how to explore New York's most authentic borough. Perfect for the native, the tourist, or the newcomer, this updated and expanded edition of Brooklyn! includes: - Exploration: Complete rundowns of what to see and do in twenty-nine distinct neighborhoods - Food: From cheesecake and pierogis to Asian fusion and American eclectic - Nightlife: Live music, edgy clubs, casual hangouts, theaters, movies - Culture: World-class museums, theater, music, cinema, dance, art, you name it - Shopping: Vintage clothes, trendy boutiques, fresh mozzarella, Russian furs, SCUBA gear, and just about anything else you can think of - Getaways: A never-before-published list of Brooklyn B&Bs and other accommodations - Family Ideas: Activities for kids, shops for teens, and info on Brooklyn's top schools - What's New: Insights on what's changing in half a dozen popular neighborhoods

Brooklyn Birth: Sicilian Soul consists of the poet's award winning and published poetry. It follows his life from a child in Brooklyn to teaching days, marriage, fatherhood, and grand parenting. The poetry presents a verbal canvas of his days spent on commercial boats, to late night stickball games on steamy streets, savory spaghetti Sundays surrounded by foods and family. The book details the discovery of his one romantic love, breathtaking exciting births of children and grandchildren, tells of lessons learned, countless students taught, and honors Vietnam heroes. It captures the wondrous journey of a humble writer. Keywords: Poetry, Italian, Brooklyn, Memoir, Family, Travelogue, Vietnam, Teacher, Sicilian, Florida