Books: "The Book Of Birds" By Macfarlane & Morris

 

The Book Of Birds: A Field Guide to Wonder and Loss

By Robert Macfarlane & Jackie Morris

Norton; hardcover, 384 pages; $35.00

Robert Macfarlane is internationally renowned for his writings on nature, people, and place, and he has collaborated with the artist Jackie Morris on the best-selling books of nature poetry, and art, The Lost Worlds and The Lost Spells. Macfarlane's best-selling books include Underland, Landmarks, The Old Ways, The Wild Places, and Mountains of the Mind. These have been translated into over 30 languages, won many prizes around the world, and have been adapted for film, music, theater, radio, and dance.

NYCFC Cruises By Chicago At Stadium

 

NYCFC and their fans celebrate Agustin Ojeda's goal that put them ahead 2-1. Photo by Jason Schott.

New York City Football Club made it 2-for-2 to start the second half of the MLS regular season with a resounding 3-1 win over the Chicago Fire in front of a raucous crowd of 27,419 at Yankee Stadium on Saturday night.

Books: "Night in the City" By Michael McGarrity

 

Night in the City

By Michael McGarrity

W.W. Norton & Company; paperback, 272 pages; $18.99

Michael McGarrity is the author of the nationally best-selling Kevin Kerney crime novels, which he concluded in Head Wounds, the acclaimed American West trilogy, and his recent novel, The Long Ago.

NYCFC Returns To MLS Action In Style

 

Nico Fernandez Mercau. Provided by NYCFC.

New York City Football Club began the second half of the MLS season with a solid 2-1 win over the Columbus Crew on Wednesday night.

Books: "In Deep Water" By Michael J. Tougias

 

In Deep Water: A True Story of Sharks, Survival, and Courage

By Michael J. Tougias

St. Martin's Press; hardcover, 304 pages; $29.00

Michael J. Tougias is a New York Times bestselling author and co-author of over thirty books for adults and middle readers. In Deep Water is his ninth book of survival and rescue at sea, and Academy Award-winning producer Lili Zanuck and Tougias are producing its screenplay. Other books by Tougias include Fatal Forecast, The Finest Hours (now a Disney movie), Overboard!, A Storm Too Soon, So Close to Home, The Waters Between Us, Extreme Survival, and Ten Hours Until Dawn. Tougias produces slide presentations for each of his books, and an inspiration program called "Survival Lessons: Decision Making Under Pressure."

Mets Will Host Food Drive On Thursday

 

The Mets will host their annual Summer Food Drive this Thursday, July 23, from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., at Citi Field. 

Kevin O'Toole Signs Contract Extension With NYCFC

 

Provided by NYCFC.

New York City Football Club announced they signed Defender Kevin O'Toole to a contract extension through the 2028-29 season, with an option for the 29-30 season.