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Wild City: A Brief History of New York City in 40 Animals

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Strangers: A Memoir of Marriage

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The Gods of New York: Egotists, Idealists, Opportunists, and the Birth of the Modern City, 1986-1990

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Why We Sleep: Unlocking the Power of Sleep and Dreams

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