Joe Borelli

Learn the secrets of political success as revealed by one of the most fascinating figures of American politics in Plunkitt of Tammany Hall. This classic work features the witty and frank talks of George Washington Plunkitt, who rose from poverty to become ward boss of the Fifteenth Assembly District in New York and a millionaire. Plunkitt shares his own brand of politics, including the distinction between honest and dishonest graft. This book offers essential reading for anyone interested in how our government works and why.

«El tema subyacente de esta obra es el del tiempo y la muerte, pero también el de la vida como realización positiva (...). El tiempo de la vida es bastante si se sabe aprovechar». Francisco Socas

Discover the fascinating history behind the iconic street grid of Manhattan, from its creation in 1811 by a trio of commissioners led by headstrong Founding Father Gouverneur Morris, to its lasting impact on the city we know today. Love it or hate it, the Manhattan grid is a defining feature of New York City and one of the most ambitious and controversial urban planning projects in Western civilization. Dive into the story of the grid and how it turned Mannahatta, the native "island of hills," into the rectilinear metropolis we know today.