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The New York Times Mini Crossword: Available for the first time in print! Only got a minute of free time? That''s all you need to complete a New York Times mini crossword puzzle! Conveniently pint-sized and easy to solve, these charming minis are too cute for any puzzler to resist. - 150 mini crossword puzzles - Portable size for on-the-go solving - Fast, easy, and fun!

The temptation to enhance athletes'' performance with substances is great when fame, money, and national pride are involved. From the early days of professional sports, both human and animal athletes have tried to improve their strength and endurance with a range of steroids, hormones, and other drugs. Antidoping regulations established by every conceivable sport seek to ensure fairness on the playing field. Yet deception occurs widely, whether from state-sponsored doping regimens or individual efforts. In this collection of articles, readers will gain a nuanced view of the issues and people involved in the most pivotal news about doping in the sports world.

Cristiano Ronaldo is among the most famous and accomplished soccer players of all time, but his public image and playing style at times have been a source of controversy. This in-depth volume explores Ronaldo''s athletic career, chronicling sports coverage of his time on the field, alongside news stories reporting on his personal life and role as a public figure. In doing so, it offers the soccer fan and the general reader alike a glimpse into what it means to be a star athlete in our times, with a public eye examining and criticizing your every success and setback

The worlds of finance and technology have been rocked by Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies: encrypted digital currency created by complex computer algorithms. First developed in 2009 and launching several speculative frenzies, cryptocurrencies have created and destroyed fortunes over their turbulent history. Across years of New York Times articles, readers will discover the unfolding story of a technology that, while rarely performing as promised, has produced profound effects that cannot be ignored.

Many popular social media websites and apps have one thing in common: celebrities looking to be worshipped. These social influencers come from all walks of life, and cater to young demographics with content including comedy routines, make-up advice, product reviews, and music videos. Watched by millions of viewers worldwide, they create diversion, provide commentary, endorse brands, and sometimes inspire the wrath of governments. With the aid of media literacy terms and questions, readers will discover how this comprehensive collection of articles reveals the ins and outs of internet commerce and culture.

Don''t let the week be all work and no play! What''s a 10-letter word for "fun and relaxing" beginning with C? CROSSWORDS, of course! Don''t let life at the office or on the road get you down. Whenever you''re feeling overwhelmed or stressed out, just pull out a New York Times crossword puzzle, and settle in for some refreshing solving with this brand-new collection of fun, easy puzzles, from the Monday and Tuesday editions of the New York Times. So relax, sit back, turn off the phone, and solve away. You''ll find that you yourself (and dare we say it, your work as well) will be all the better for it!

From our nation''s best source of in-depth daily reporting comes this sweeping retrospective of the news, culture, and personalities of the decade of the 1980s, as told through hundreds of handselected articles and compelling original commentary in this unique and fascinating book. There is no better record of history than the archives of The New York Times. Now, more than 200 articles from the great decade of the 1980s are culled from these archives and carefully curated, by editor and Times writer William Grimes, to create one complete, compelling, historical and nostalgic collection. Organized by sections such as politics, business, science & health, sports, arts & entertainment, food, obituaries, and more, The Times of the Eighties covers the biggest stories that shaped the 1980s. Articles include coverage of historic events like Wall Street''s "Black Monday," the Iran-Contra scandal, Tiananmen Square, the Challenger disaster, the Human Genome Project, the collapse of communism, and the introduction of the personal computer by IBM; cultural highlights like the launch of MTV, Ted Turner''s establishment of CNN, the Cabbage Patch doll craze, reviews of movies like E.T., Terminator, Raging Bull, and Tootsie, and features on musicians like Michael Jackson, Joan Jett, U2, Wham, Blondie, and more; plus pieces on personalities like Mikhail Gorbachev, Princess Diana, Ronald Reagan, Margaret Thatcher, Pete Rose, Bill Cosby, and more. The stories are penned by well-known Times writers like William Safire, Frank Rich, Anna Quindlen, Serge Schmemann, Russell Baker, Nan C. Robertson, Thomas L. Friedman, Linda Greenhouse, Bill Keller, Clyde Haberman, Paul Goldberger, Francis X. Clines, John Noble Wilford, Nicholas Kristof, Fox Butterfield, John Rockwell, Anthony Lewis, and many more. Grimes guides readers through the articles he''s selected with commentary that puts the stories into historical context and explores the impact that these events and individuals eventually had on the future. Hundreds of color photographs from the Times and other sources illuminate the stories throughout.

This eclectic collection brings together the best of the Sunday variety puzzles of "The New York Times." From spiral to cryptic, from diagramless to acrostic, these puzzles have never been collected together in a single volume. 50 puzzles.

With a special introduction on the brain-enhancing effects of crosswords by Will Shortz, this edition has special solving hints and tips on becoming a smarter puzzler.

Whether readers like to do crosswords sitting up in bed in the morning or as they relax in the evening, this new collection of 75 light and easy puzzles will fit the bill.

A New York Times Bestseller! In collaboration with the New York Times, Finish the Fight! reveals untold stories of diverse heroines who fought for the 19th amendment—celebrate the historic win for women’s rights and voting rights that changed the fabric of America. Who was at the forefront of women''s right to vote? We know a few famous names, like Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton, but what about so many others from diverse backgrounds—black, Asian, Latinx, Native American, and more—who helped lead the fight for suffrage? On the hundredth anniversary of the historic win for women''s rights, it''s time to celebrate the names and stories of the women whose stories have yet to be told. Gorgeous portraits accompany biographies of such fierce but forgotten women as Yankton Dakota Sioux writer and advocate Zitkála-Šá, Mary Eliza Church Terrell, who cofounded the National Association of Colored Women (NACW), and Mabel Ping-Hua Lee, who, at just sixteen years old, helped lead the biggest parade in history to promote the cause of suffrage. Finish the Fight! will fit alongside important collections that tell the full story of America''s fiercest women.

According to the "Journal of the American Medical Association," crossword puzzles can recharge the brain and build mental muscles. This collection of 75 brain-boosting puzzles is not only fun but builds mental muscles as well.

This collection of easy-to-solve, fast-to-finish puzzles is especially designed for solvers on the go. These quick, fun crosswords allow fans to puzzle wherever and whenever there''s a moment to spare.

The biggest, best collection of Sunday crosswords ever published!

The digital world is omnipresent. The rise of the Internet, smartphones, video games, and dating apps have provided people with more information, entertainment, and communication than ever before. While technology continues to develop at breakneck speed, its results are not always positive. Addiction to the tech world has resulted in serious mental health problems, overuse injuries, privacy challenges, and worry on the part of parents and other adults about its long-term effects. With the aid of media literacy questions and terms, this collection of thought-provoking and educational New York Times articles helps readers take a critical look at the tech phenomenon.

The contemporary definition of "political correctness" did not begin to enter the cultural consciousness of Americans until the 1980s. Allan Bloom''s criticism of higher education in The Closing of the American Mind sparked a conflict that has been continually discussed, satirized, and rehashed. With the election of President Trump in 2016 came a reenergized attack on P.C. culture, and a new wave of cultural critique in film, television, comedy, and literature. The New York Times articles collected in this volume cover the defining and redefining of political correctness since its inception, and suggest how this contentious concept may develop into the future. Media literacy questions and terms are included to further engage readers with the collection.

Indulge your passion for puzzles! - 75 of the best crosswords from The New York Times - Puzzles feature fun clues and fresh vocabulary - Edited by the biggest name in crosswords, Will Shortz

The New York Times Sunday crosswords are designed for a long, lazy day. So get comfortable, get set, and get solving with this fun compilation of 75 of the greatest Sunday puzzles the New York Times crosswords has to offer. With: * 75 of the best Sunday crosswords from The New York Times * Convenient, affordable trade paperback for easy transport * Edited by crossword legend Will Shortz

A stunning fifty-year visual history of LGBTQ pride marches, parades, and protests, taken from the New York Times photo archives. It began in New York City on June 28, 1969. When police raided the Stonewall Inn—a bar in the Greenwich Village neighborhood, known as a safe haven for gay men—violent demonstrations and protests broke out in response. The Stonewall Riots, as they would come to be known, were the first spark in the wildfire that would become the LGBTQ rights revolution. Fifty years later, the LGBTQ community and its supporters continue to gather every June to commemorate this historic event. Here, collected for the first time by The New York Times, is a powerful visual history of five decades of parades and protests of the LGBTQ rights movement. These photos, paired with descriptions of major events from each decade as well as selected reporting from The Times, showcase the victories, setbacks, and ongoing struggles for the LGBTQ community. "To take in the breadth of [ PRIDE''s] contents—to see the scope of LGBTQ+ rights, from the first Christopher Street Day march in 1970 to protests for transgender rights just last year—is to witness the power of visibility firsthand." — them. "This book is a powerful visual history of five decades of parades and protests for equality. Educational and visually enriching, complete with photos from The New York Times, this book is the perfect companion for any coffee table." — BookTrib

The Saturday New York Times crossword puzzle is the most challenging puzzle of the week, which is why it has gained such an eager following. The most serious solvers know that actually finishing the puzzle is no small feat. Collected for the first time in a convenient and portable book form, Super Saturday has 75 puzzles sure to test not only knowledge but patience as well.

Many puzzle fans enjoy crosswords not just for the fun but for the benefits--puzzles help keep the mind limber and vocabulary expanding. The 150 crosswords in this book are divided into chapters, with each chapter focusing on a specific brain-boosting theme: vocabulary building, memorization, problem solving, etc. Will Shortz has paired up with a top neuroscientist, Dr. Majid Fotuhi, who provides introductions to each chapter and additional insight into brain health as well as facts and tips to keep your mind sharp!

Hall of Fame catcher Yogi Berra will forever be remembered as much for his jovial nature and humorous malapropisms as for his three Most Valuable Player awards and numerous World Series rings. The Yankees'' beloved No. 8 passed away September 22, 2015 at the age of 90. A mainstay on the great Yankees teams of the 1940s, ''50s, and ''60s, Berra was an 18-time All-Star and the American League MVP in 1951, 1954, and 1955. After retiring as a player, Berra managed both the Mets and Yankees and led the 1973 Mets to the National League pennant. Compiled and edited by legendary New York sportswriter Dave Anderson and including a foreword by Ron Guidry, one of Berra''s closest friends, this unique collection celebrates the life of an American original. Whether re-living Berra''s clutch home runs or telling the story behind "It ain''t over ''til it''s over," this book is an extraordinary tribute to a beloved man.

Tuesday puzzles are fun and easy and now they’re even easier to solve in this series with big, spiral-bound covers. Features: - Fifty of the Times’s Tuesday crosswords, their easiest of the week - Puzzles that are not only fun but completely solvable by all puzzlers, from beginner to expert - Covered spiral binding for easy spine-out shelving.

In October 2018, Jamal Khashoggi, a prominent journalist who was critical of the Saudi Arabian government, was assassinated at the Saudi consulate in Istanbul. His was an extreme case of censorship: the act of suppressing people, platforms, and ideas that are contrary to the status quo. Why do governments, publications, and other entities censor information? Is motivation driven only by authoritarian power, or are there sometimes benefits to censorship, as in that of the U.S. press during times of war? In this collection, readers encounter cases of suppression in the arts, scientific studies, and the evolution of censorship in the internet age, particularly in nations such as China, Russia, and Saudi Arabia. Media literacy questions and terms aid readers in analyzing how this complex topic is reported.

Drawn from the Pulitzer Prize-winning "New York Times" series on race relations, these are "powerful, troubling essays on the most urgent and significant of subjects" ("Kirkus Reviews"). 15 photos.

Are you a puzzle genius? You are if you enjoy cracking the New York Times Sunday crossword puzzle. This book features: * 75 Sunday puzzles * Perfect portable trim size for solving anywhere * Edited by puzzlemaster, Will Shortz!

The biggest, best crosswords-in a small, convenient package! Since 1942, the New York Times Sunday crossword has been a beloved weekend tradition for hundreds of millions of solvers. Now, for the first time, seventy-five of the greatest Sunday puzzles from legendary editor Will Shortz are available in a compact volume, easy to carry in a handbag, briefcase, or backpack. So whether you''re a longtime fan of the Sunday crossword or have never given it a whirl, you''ll find these puzzles-each packed full of inventive clues, themes, titles, and jokes-perfect for a lazy Sunday afternoon.

Stay smart with the Times'' Sunday crossword puzzle! Sharpen your pencil (or pen, if you dare!) and get solving with this fun compilation of seventy-five of the greatest Sunday puzzles the New York Times crosswords has to offer. Features: - 75 of the best Sunday crosswords from The New York Times - Convenient, affordable trade paperback for easy transport - Edited by crossword legend Will Shortz

A massive collection of Sunday crosswords! This is the mother lode for New York Times Sunday crossword puzzle lovers! With a whopping 500 puzzles containing nearly ten years’ worth of America’s favorites, this book is sure to become a household staple that you return to again and again for months of endless enjoyment. Features: - 500 of the Times’s extra-large, themed Sunday puzzles - Edited by crossword legend Will Shortz - Hours and hours of fun in one giant volume

Give in to your addiction to the Times''s Sunday crossword puzzle! Get comfortable, get set, and get solving with this fun compilation of seventy-five of the greatest Sunday puzzles the New York Times crosswords has to offer. Features: - Seventy-five of the best Sunday crosswords from The New York Times - Convenient, affordable trade paperback for easy transport - Edited by crossword legend Will Shortz

75 New York Times Sunday crossword puzzles: everyone’s favorite! The Sunday crossword puzzle in The New York Times is the biggest one of the week! This collection has 75 of them, all edited by puzzlemaster Will Shortz and guaranteed to dazzle. So put on your Sunday best and let your cleverness shine with Sunday Best Crossword Puzzles! Features: - 75 themed Sunday New York Times crosswords - Portable packaging for solving on the go - Smart, fresh vocabulary, fun themes, and pop-culture references

75 New York Times Sunday crossword puzzles: everyone’s favorite! The New York Times Sunday crossword is the undisputed king of crossword puzzles. This collection features 75 of them, sure to put the “fun” in your Funday! Features: - 75 themed Sunday New York Times crosswords - Portable packaging for solving on the go - Smart, fresh vocabulary, fun themes, and pop-culture references

The New York Times large Sunday crosswords are designed for a long, lazy day. So get comfortable, get set, and get solving with this fun compilation of 75 of the most soothing and satisfying Sunday puzzles the New York Times crosswords has to offer. With: * 75 of the best Sunday crosswords from The New York Times * Convenient, affordable trade paperback for easy transport * Edited by crossword legend Will Shortz

Since it first ran in 1942, The New York Times Sunday crossword puzzles are the standard by which all others are judged. Features: * 75 of the best classic Sunday New York Times crosswords * Portable and perfect for solving on the go * Edited by the #1 man in American crosswords, Will Shortz

Since it first ran in 1942, The New York Times Sunday crossword puzzles are the standard by which all others are judged. The New York Times Satisfying Sunday Crosswords features: * 75 classic Sunday New York Times crosswords * Portable and perfect for solving on the go * Edited by the #1 man in American crosswords, Will Shortz