This is the remarkable story of Barack Obama’s journey to the White House, as told by the greatest cultural recorders in the world, the staff of The New York Times. From the first mention of Barack Obama in its pages (when he was elected president of the Harvard Law Review), to his electrifying speech at the 2004 Democratic Convention, to the days and months of the hardfought, innovative campaign for Presidency, The New York Times has documented, recorded, and analyzed Obama in all the ways that he has irrevocably changed this country.
In twelve rich chapters, filled with award-winning photos and graphics, as well as text from Nobel Prize and Pulitzer–winning columnists like Paul Krugman and Thomas Friedman, and seasoned political reporters like Adam Nagourney, The New York Times tells Obama’s unlikely and incredible journey from the beginning all the way to his inauguration as President of the United States. Jill Abramson, the managing editor of the Times will provide biographical text and Bill Keller, the executive editor, will pen the introduction. Throughout, there will be profiles of important figures in Obama’s life and the campaign— Valerie Jarrett, Hillary Clinton, John McCain, his parents and grandparents, and Michelle Obama. Obama’s own writing, from his memoirs and speeches across the country, will be included, along with what will surely be an iconic, groundbreaking speech—his Inauguration Day speech.
This book will be a treasured cultural document and the pinnacle of election coverage. This is the best of the best showcasing the most extraordinary political event of recent times.]]>
This volume includes:
*60 Times puzzles from easy Monday to devilish Saturday and giant Sunday, each with helpful tips and clues
*Lists of most common crossword words, clues, and ways constructors try to trick you</div><div>*Step-by-step solving instructions provide readers with instruction on how to tackle puzzles of every difficulty level</div><div>*How to construct a puzzle: A chapter offers a behind-the-scenes look at what goes into making a great crossword
*Introduction from puzzle great Will Shortz, crossword editor for The New York Times</div></div></div>]]>
* 200 of The New York Times' best puzzles, arranged according to difficulty
* Sleek design with a covered spiral binding makes it easy to solve puzzles
* Durable hardcover protects the book as it travels with you wherever you go</div><div><div>* The perfect crossword gift for any holiday</div><div>* Edited by Will Shortz.</div></div></div></div>]]>
Whether you are researching the history of Western art, investigating an obscure medical test, following current environmental trends, studying Shakespeare, brushing up on your crossword and Sudoku skills, or simply looking for a deeper understanding of the world, this book is for you. An indispensable resource for every home, office, dorm room, and library, this new edition of The New York Times Guide to Essential Knowledge offers in-depth explorations of art, astronomy, biology, business, economics, the environment, film, geography, history, the Internet, literature, mathematics, music, mythology, philosophy, photography, sports, theater, film, and many other subjects.
This one volume is designed to offer more information than any other book on the most important subjects, as well as provide easy-to-access data critical to everyday life. It is the only universal reference book to include authoritative and engaging essays from New York Times experts in almost every field of endeavor.
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* 365 fun, solvable New York Times crosswords
* Puzzles from easy to hard for all solvers to enjoy</div><div>* Edited by crossword legend Will Shortz
* Compact trade paperback lets you solve anywhere you want all year long!</div></div></div>]]>
This riveting, incisive, and authoritative account is destined to stand as the essential chronicle of this singular moment in our history.
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At last, a guide for you.
A.O. Scott Stephen Holden
Caryn James Dave Kehr
Peter M. Nichols
If just trudging to the latest Hollywood blockbuster doesn’t appeal to you, The Best DVDs You’ve Never Seen, Narrowly Missed or Almost Forgotten is the perfect companion. Inside, the film critics of The New York Times have made their top choices for those movies that are unjustly obscure, overlooked or just plain forgotten.
* Newly updated reviews of 500 films---all available on DVD!
* Sophisticated, intelligent, entertaining, provoking---these films run the gamut.
* Each critic’s top 10 picks from the book
* Introduction by A. O. Scott, chief movie critic for The New York Times
The perfect gift for any serious movie buff, no matter what they prefer, from Waiting for Guffman to Happy, Texas, The Opposite of Sex to Belle Epoque. Film noir, documentaries, drama, Westerns, animation, comedies, foreign films, even a few must-see TV shows on DVD---The Best DVDs You’ve Never Seen, Narrowly Missed or Almost Forgotten has it all.
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BOSTON GLOBE JANUARY 6, 1920
RED SOX SELL RUTH FOR $100,000 CASH
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Demon Slugger of American League, Who Made 29 Home Runs Last Season, Goes to New York Yankees
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FRAZEE TO BUY NEW PLAYERS
The Yankees vs. the Red Sox. Each baseball season begins and ends with unique intensity, focused on a single question: What's ahead for these two teams? One, the most glamorous, storied, and successful franchise in all of sports; the other, perennially star-crossed but equally rich in baseball history and legend. In The Rivals sports writers of The New York Times and The Boston Globe come together in the first-ever collaboration between the two cities' leading newspapers to tell the inside story of the teams' intertwined histories, each from the home team's perspective.
Beginning with the Red Sox's early glory days (when the Yankees were perennial losers), continuing through the Babe Ruth era and the notorious trade that made the Yankees champions (and marked the Sox with the so-called "Curse of the Bambino"); to Ted Williams vs. Joe DiMaggio; Thurman Munson and Carlton Fisk; Roger Clemens and Pedro Martinez; down to last year's legendary playoff showdown, The Rivals captures the drama of key eras, events, and personalities of both teams.
And who better to tell the story than the baseball writers of the two rival cities? For The New York Times, it's Dave Anderson, Harvey Araton, Jack Curry, Tyler Kepner, Robert Lipsyte and George Vecsey who report on the Yankee view of the rivalry, while The Boston Globe's Gordon Edes, Jackie MacMullan, Bob Ryan and Dan Shaughnessy recount the view from the Hub. And their stories are richly illustrated with classic photographs and original articles from the archives, capturing the great moments as they happened. For Red Sox fans, Yankees fans, or anyone interested in remarkable baseball history, The Rivals is an expert, up-close look at the longest, and fiercest of all sports rivalries.
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With an astounding array of visual imagery, along with in-depth reporting that has been specially adapted for young readers, this beautifully produced volume gives children a comprehensive portrait of the man whose inspiring message has touched people the world over. Children will be fascinated by the “skinny kid with the funny name” who rose to become America’s first African-American president. <p align="left"><span class="h1">A Look Inside Obama: The Historic Journey: Young Reader's Edition</span>
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* Author bylines that allow fans to get to know today's top contributors
* The New York Times and Will Shortz--the #1 name in crosswords.</div></div>]]>
· Seventy-five easy-to-hard crosswords from The New York Times
· Edited by crossword legend Will Shortz
· Convenient format is perfect for carrying anywhere
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Horse racing’s Triple Crown is one of the most sought-after, demanding and elusive brass rings in all of sport. Since 1919, when Sir Barton became the first three-year-old to capture the Kentucky Derby, the Preakness and the Belmont Stakes in a single year, only ten other horses have duplicated the feat, and not a one since Affirmed in 1978. It’s not surprising, then, that the names of the Triple Crown winners have an almost mythical ring to them: Gallant Fox, Whirlaway, War Admiral, Assault, Citation, Count Fleet, Secretariat. But memorable, too, are many of those that fell short, as did Spectacular Bid, Sunday Silence, Alysheba and two recent upstarts who won the hearts of fans everywhere, Funny Cide and Smarty Jones. There have been horses that seemed destined to wear the Triple Crown but didn’t, such as Native Dancer, whose late charge in the Kentucky Derby wasn’t quite enough, and Barbaro, whose tragic misstep at the Preakness turned into a heartrending drama of courage and hope.
Now, for the first time, the story of the Triple Crown is told in the words of some of horse racing’s greatest writers. Combining on-the-spot reportage as it appeared in the pages of The New York Times with new and original essays, To the Swift covers the biggest wins, the toughest rivalries, the wildest flukes and the biggest personalities, equine and human. With classic photos and complete lists of the winners, it is a must-have for racing fans everywhere.
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Updated and expanded for the 2002 season, The New York Times on The Sopranos traces the history of the show, provides a guide to the major cast and characters, and takes you behind the scenes to learn about the author of the series, David Chase, a veteran of such programs as The Rockford Files.
In this book you¹ll learn about the actors and the characters portrayed on the show: James Gandolfini and Tony Soprano; Edie Falco and Carmela Soprano; Lorraine Braco and Dr. Jennifer Melfi; Jamie Lynn Sigler and Meadow Soprano; Robert Iler and Anthony Soprano, Jr.; Dominic Chianese and Corrado ³Junior² Soprano; Aida Turturro and Janice Soprano; Tony Sirico and Paulie Walnuts; Adriana La Cerva and Drea De Matteo.
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* Convenient, affordable trade paperback for easy transport
* Edited by crossword legend Will Shortz</div></div>]]>
Art lovers who travel and travelers who love art will be thrilled by the new 2002 edition of the New York Times Traveler's Guide to Art Museum Exhibitions. The Guide offers unparalleled national and international coverage through the resources of the New York Times and its outstanding cultural reportage. In addition, respected New York Times art critic Roberta Smith and cultural reporters Alan Riding and Sarah Boxer contribute informative essays, making this exceptional planning tool invaluable to all art enthusiasts and museum-goers.
The Guide features dates and shows for more than 350 museums in the United States and abroad and a list of major traveling exhibitions in 2002.
The individual museum entries include:
· Permanent collection highlights
· Addresses, phone numbers, and websites
· Hours and admissions
· Tours and handicapped facilities
· Food and drink
More than 100 illustrations, 500 pages, 41/4 x 83/4"
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