Lonely Planet's Pocket New York City is your guide to the city's best experiences and local life-neighborhood by neighborhood. Take in the views from the Empire State Building, relax in Central Park and take in art and antiquities at the Met; all with your trusted travel companion. Uncover the best of New York City and make the most of your trip! Inside Lonely Planet's Pocket New York City: Full-colourmaps and travel photography throughout Highlights...

Destiny is a lonely city girl, cautious about letting just anyone into her life. Carmelo is your average guy searching for love at all costs. Swans Amidst the Lake is a compelling, fictional tale about two complete strangers, who meet out of the blue on a Sunday afternoon. This contemporary short story illustrates the possibilities of running into love when it's least expected.

"A lonely ghost finds a friend in a bright red balloon"--Provided by publisher. "It isn’t always easy for a ghost to make friends; even a rosy-cheeked ghost with big glasses. Ghost lives in a noisy, diverse city where children play and laugh, and longs to join in. But most people look right through Ghost. When a bright red balloon wanders Ghost’s way, the connection is instantaneous. Together they try everything Ghost had ever hoped to share...