In a select group of the world's cities, life seems to take on an additional dimension. The continual buzzing of crowds, thousands of restaurants, cultural events and an enormous array of leisure offerings fill such cities with an atmosphere of enjoyment and emotion. It is quite possible that São Paulo is the liveliest of them all. There is a proverb that says that it takes longer than one lifetime to get to know São Paulo. For those who don't have that long, this book offers an ideal alternative. Welcome to São Paulo.