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1	Rediscovering God in America: Reflections on the Role of Faith in Our Nation's History more books like this by Newt Gingrich add to wishlist Gingrich sounds a clarion call to recognize that the life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness that the country holds so dear are inseparable from a sincere and humble acknowledgment that these gifts are only the Creator's to give. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.75! \| signed copies \| SVS
2	740 Park: The Story of the World's Richest Apartment Building more books like this by Michael Gross add to wishlist At the corner of 71st Street and Park Avenue, on Manhattan's Upper East Side, is the famed limestone apartment building that Rockefellers, Vanderbilts, Chryslers, and Ron Perelman have called home. In 740 PARK, society reporter Michael Gross chronicles the fascinating history of the massive 1930 luxury building whose spacious duplexes and ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.83! \| first editions \| SVS
3	Quiet Corners of Paris more books like this by Jean-Christophe Napias, Christophe Lefebure (Photographer), David Downie (Translator) add to wishlist More than eighty of the loveliest, most tranquil, and sometimes hidden places in Paris are celebrated in this charming guidebook "Quiet Corners of Paris" is a beautifully illustrated peek into eighty-one often overlooked, always beautiful, locales: hidden villas, winding lanes, little-known 19th-century passages, serene gardens, and cobblestone ... see all copies from $6.95! new only from $8.10! \| SVS
4	The President's House: A History more books like this by William Seale add to wishlist This engaging history of the house that has served as home to U.S. presidents for more than two centuries revises and enlarges William Seale's 1986 classic account of the White House's architectural, social, and cultural history. Besides updating the original volumes, the new edition includes chapters on the presidencies of Dwight D. Eisenhower, ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $9.95! \| first editions \| SVS
5	Forgotten New York: Views of a Lost Metropolis more books like this by Kevin Walsh add to wishlist This work offers an urban exploration of the oddities and artifacts of New York City's past that are hidden in plain across the boroughs, from the World's first Hall of Fame in the Bronx to the remnants of the original Penn Station in Manhattan to what may be the only statue to a gynecologist at Grand Army Plaza, Brooklyn. "Forgotten New York" is ... see all copies from $9.84! new only from $11.93! \| first editions \| SVS
6	Lost New York more books like this by Nathan Silver add to wishlist Silver's record captures with rare, stunning photos the New York of legend and memory. From the lost Penn Station and two World's Fairs to the stone facades of great Fifth Avenue houses and the cast-iron facades of commerce, "Lost New York" is a startling reminder of what has disappeared forever. 255 photos. see all copies from $2.24! new only from $12.50! \| first editions \| SVS
7	Paris Then & Now more books like this by Peter Caine, Oriel Caine add to wishlist Discover the magic of the City of Light! Tour one of the most romantic cities in the world -- Paris -- in this stunning collection of past-and-present photographs that pay tribute to the city's fabulous architecture and heritage. Experience the culture and charm for yourself in the new compact edition of "Paris Then and Now." As qualified guide ... see all copies from $2.40! new only from $7.02! \| SVS
8	Our White House: Looking In, Looking Out more books like this by Various (Illustrator), Mary Brigid Barrett, David McCullough (Introduction by) add to wishlist Conceived and co-created by the National Children's Book and Literary Alliance, this collection of essays, personal accounts, historical fiction, poetry, and original art from more than 100 leading authors and illustrators offers a multifaceted look at America's history through the prism of the White House. It includes an Introduction by ... see all copies from $11.25! new only from $18.40! \| first editions \| SVS
9	New York New York: Mini more books like this by Richard Berenholtz (Photographer) add to wishlist Praise for "New York, New York": "A voluptuous array of city imagery. The pictures are panoramic, the colors uncommonly rich and beautiful."-Janet Maslin, the "New York Times" "I love this book! Wonderful, wonderful pictures of New York . . . extraordinary reproductions." -Charlie Gibson, Good Morning America "Even the most jaded photo ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $10.16! \| SVS
10	Tilt: A Skewed History of the Tower of Pisa more books like this by Nicholas Shrady add to wishlist One of the indisputable Wonders of the World, its listing silhouette is instantly recognizable the world over. Now Nicholas Shrady tells the story of the Leaning Tower of Pisa, from its curse-ridden beginnings - construction was halted for a century after the erection of the first four stories in 1173 - through earthquakes, world wars, the ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
11 view cover	Fire in the Grove: The Cocoanut Grove Tragedy and Its Aftermath more books like this by John Esposito add to wishlist This is a gripping account of the disastrous Cocoanut Grove fire in Boston - the most deadly nightclub fire in American history - and the pursuit of justice that rose from its embers. On the night of Saturday 28th November, 1942, Boston suffered its worse disaster ever. At the city's premier nightspot the Cocoanut Grove, the largest nightclub fire ... see all copies from $3.51! new only from $3.87! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
12	A Guide to Biltmore Estate more books like this by Rachel Carley add to wishlist see all copies from $1.99! new only from $5.59! \| first editions \| SVS
13 view cover	England's Thousand Best Churches more books like this by Simon Jenkins add to wishlist Following the huge success of the book last Christmas, comes a new edition of this classic work, in portable trade paperback format. Simon Jenkins travelled the length and breadth of England to select his thousand best churches. Organised by county, each church is described - often with delightful asides - and given a star-rating from one to five. ... see all copies from $8.99! new only from $10.00! \| first editions \| SVS
14 view cover	Cottages on the Coast: Fair Harbors and Secret Shores more books like this by Linda Leigh Paul add to wishlist The successful author of "Coastal Retreats" broadens her scope by visiting the most picturesque and private seaside cottages on all three coasts of the United States, from the cliffs of Big Sur to the dunes of Nantucket to Florida's sandy beaches on the Gulf of Mexico. 200 color photos. see all copies from $15.00! new only from $15.56! \| first editions \| SVS
15 view cover	The City as a Work of Art: London, Paris, Vienna more books like this by Mr. Donald J Olsen add to wishlist see all copies from $3.87! new only from $37.20! \| first editions \| SVS
16 view cover	Glass House more books like this by Philip Johnson, Toshio Nakamura (Editor), Michael Moran (Photographer) add to wishlist Tour book for the great icon of architecture opening in June of 2007. see all copies from $7.99! new only from $10.69! \| SVS
17 view cover	Los Angeles: The Architecture of Four Ecologies more books like this by Reyner Banham add to wishlist Reyner Banham examined the built environment of Los Angeles in a way no architectural historian before him had done, looking with fresh eyes at its manifestations of popular taste and industrial ingenuity, as well as its more traditional modes of residential and commercial building. His construct of 'four ecologies' examined the ways Angelenos ... see all copies from $8.87! new only from $20.53! \| first editions \| SVS
18 view cover	Lost Chicago more books like this by David Lowe add to wishlist An exploration of the architectural and cultural history of one of America's greatest cities, a city whose architectural heritage was recklessly squandered during the second half of the 20th century. There are over 200 photographs and prints illuminating the decades when Gustavus Swift and Philip D. Armour ruled the greatest stockyards in the ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $29.36! \| signed copies \| first editions
19	Inside the White House: America's Most Famous Home the First 200 Years more books like this by Betty Boyd Caroli add to wishlist Celebrating the White House on its 200th anniversary, this volume invites the reader to visit 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue and to meet the people who live and work there. From the focal point of the Oval Office, where the Presidents make decisions, to the private living quarters of the First Family, this book introduces the reader to the history of ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
20	The White House: An Historic Guide more books like this by National Geographic Society add to wishlist An account of the mansion's history, its architectural significance, and its contents. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.29! \| first editions \| SVS
21 view cover	Palaces of Naples more books like this by Donatella Mazzoleni add to wishlist Stretching across the Bay of Naples and at the foot of Mount Vesuvius, Naples is home to numerous palaces, estates and grand residences. Though some palaces have been abandoned or damaged, many have been restored to their historical glory. In the midst of this modern, vibrant, multicultural city, these remnants of fifteenth- and sixteenth-century ... see all copies from $14.54! new only from $17.48! \| first editions
22 view cover	The Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial more books like this by Lawrence Halprin add to wishlist Written by the architect who designed the memorial, this book tells the story of the memorial, twenty years in the making. It includes a guided walk through of the memorial, with archival photographs, original drawings, sketches, and landscape plans. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.75! \| first editions
23 view cover	Aia Guide to New York City: The Classic Guide to New York's Architecture more books like this by Elliot Willensky, Norval White add to wishlist Revisions in the New York cityscape called for a revision of this classic guidebook. The third edition gives neighborhood-by-neighborhood coverage, often very detailed, of all the boroughs. With extensive photos, illustrations and maps. see all copies from $9.79! new only from $22.86! \| SVS
24 view cover	Harlem: Lost and Found more books like this by Paul Rocheleau (Photographer), Michael Henry Adams add to wishlist Long identified with African-American style and culture, Harlem is also a pillar of New York's social and architectural history. In this beautifully illustrated study, historian Michael Henry Adams presents an evocative portrait of the various and divergent Harlems of yesteryear, from the Native American settlements discovered by the Dutch in the ... see all copies from $24.04! new only from $39.00! \| first editions \| SVS
25 view cover	The Neighborhoods of Queens more books like this by Claudia Gryvatz Copquin, Professor Kenneth T Jackson (Introduction by) add to wishlist This up-to-date, intimate portrait of the 99 neighbourhoods of Queens is a wonderful tribute to the borough's past history and present diversity. Detailing the history, people, and cultural activities of each neighbourhood, the book is generously illustrated with more than 200 photographs, both contemporary and historical, and over 50 new maps ... see all copies from $10.00! new only from $13.87! \| first editions \| SVS

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