From the back of the book:
Well met, traveler!
You hold in your hands an amazing and insightful guide to Waterdeep—the metropolis of the North, the City of Splendors. This handy pouch-sized tome presents Volo's choice of the finest, most spectacular, and least known (but most desired) information about the people, customs, and locations in Waterdeep—ranked with a handy coin, dagger, pipe, and tankard ratings system.
Discover:
What it's like to attend a private party hosted by Waterdhavian nobles,
Where Waterdeep's ghosts walk,
Legends and clues about famous, as-yet-uncovered treasures,
What fare a typical Waterdhavian menu offers you,
The best moon-kissed spots to meet Waterdhavians of the opposite sex,
Waterdeep's best shops and craftsmen,
The best places to dine, stay, see—and, of course, avoid!
Suitable for all levels of play.
Special Note: This edition of Volo's Guide to Waterdeep, intended for travelers from beyond the borders of Faerun, contains notes and commentary by the famous archmage and sage Elminster.