Book excerpt: New York City is a city that changes you. It is the coolest city to visit. It's impossible to experience all that New York has to offer in one visit. This book prepares you for your first visit to New York City. You will always remember your first time in New York. After reading this book you will feel less overwhelmed when you arrive in USA's largest city. Learn about New York's history and geography before finding the best places to orientate yourself in Manhattan and the four neighboring boroughs. Chapters include architecture, economics, culture, cuisine, and recreation. Learn about one of the world's most vibrant cities. Then come to New York to enjoy and to learn even more. For the first time all of your First 100 Lessons about New York are in one book.