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    Contemporary Art Underground
    Dialectic VIII
    Long Road to Libya
    Great Trees Of New York Map
    Paras in Action
    Grave
    • "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"--

      Grave
    • Paras in Action

      Ready for Anything - The Parachute Regiment Through the Eyes of Those Who Served

      • 248 pages
      • 9 hours of reading

      Through a collection of short interviews and poignant quotes from current and former members of the Parachute Regiment, the book explores the evolution of this elite military unit. It delves into how the regiment has adapted to changing battlefield conditions, ultimately transforming into the modern 16 Air Assault Brigade Rapid Reaction Force and Special Forces Support Group. This unique perspective offers readers insight into the experiences and challenges faced by these soldiers.

      Paras in Action
    • 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.

      Great Trees Of New York Map
    • Long Road to Libya

      • 344 pages
      • 13 hours of reading

      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.

      Long Road to Libya
    • The VIII issue of Dialectic asks the reader to imagine possible ways to subvert architecture.

      Dialectic VIII
    • A celebration of more than 100 major public art commissions throughout the New York transit system

      Contemporary Art Underground