<DIV>Time Out's <I>1,000 Things to Do in New York</I> is an indispensable handbook for locals and tourists, as well as a delightful armchair read. Packed with current information and up-to-date maps with venues marked by color-coded bullets, the book includes celebrity suggestions for favorite haunts, quirky shops, hidden bars, and unusual weekend activities. Top-ten lists, pleasant walks, lovely views, picnic spots, must-visit restaurants and shops, and unusual takes on well-known attractions ? it's all here and offered from the candid perspective of a team of local journalists. New sidebars and color photographs add punch, while the fun index details themes, seasonal ideas, free stuff, and more to help New Yorkers (and visiting wannabes) get the most out of the Big Apple.</DIV>