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Pasquale's Noseby Michael Rips
Hachette Book Group USA 2001; US$ 9.99Michael Rips quit his life as an appellate attorney and went with his wife and new baby to Sutri, a tiny Etruscan village outside of Rome. A fifth-generation Nebraskan, he had spent his entire adult life living in hotels. In Sutri he headed straight for the local cafi, and there begins the hilarious journey of Pasquale's Nose--Fellini-esque characters, local folklore, and the surprising revelation that this small town mirrors the author's own eccentric family. Centered around a palazzo made of wine, Sutri has a rich history, maybe even as rich as the locals claim. Descended from Etruscans, the Sutrini have an annual festival for the native bean that cured Charlemagne's gout and saved Europe. The postman, who is said to be illiterate, rides... more...
Adventure Guide to the Italian Rivieraby Amy Finley
Hunter Publishing 2006; US$ 15.00Covers, in detail, one of the most beautiful areas of Italy, known as Liguria, with precipitous cliffs, port towns and ancient towers standing watch over a brilliant blue sea. Genoa offers a diverse cultural scene, while San Remo combines a lively beach resort with an historic old town. more...
The Italian Summerby Roland Merullo
Simon & Schuster 2009; US$ 16.99Fore, bella! From the author of critically acclaimed Golfing with God comes a charming narrative of a hole-in-one trip through Italy -- a glorious summer of golfing, eating, and learning how to slow down and enjoy life. In the summer of 2007, Roland Merullo was feeling a little burnt out by the frantic pace of his life in the United States and decided to rent an Italian villa near the shore of Lake Como. He arrived in Italy with his wife and two young daughters, hoping the Mediterranean air would teach him to appreciate the more relaxed, Italian way of living: a focus on food, family, and fun. An avid golfer and golf writer, Merullo also set out to enjoy one of Italy's lesser-known treasures: excellent golf on some gorgeous courses.... more...
Letteratiby Paul McCarthy
ECW Press 2008; US$ 9.95This guide charts the development of competitive Scrabble in North America and the control of the game exerted by Hasbro, Inc., the holder of the game's trademark. Through more than a hundred interviews, the evolution of Scrabble from the hustler-populated game rooms of New York City in the 1960s, before the organized game even existed, to the 2004 National Championship, where more than 800 players vied for $89,000 in prize money is detailed. Examining its origins, strategies, changes, and the business behind it all, this is a comprehensive look behind the game of Scrabble. more...
Florence, Chianti, Siena & Surroundingsby Emma Jones
Hunter Publishing 2009; US$ 7.99Visitors have been drawn to Florence's architectural and artistic treasures for centuries - and for good reason. But, with an historical center of only half a square-mile, it can be hard to see the sights through the crowds. The throng on the Duomo steps, the lines for the Uffizi and the jostling for photos on Piazzale Michelangelo all require a good dose of patience, especially under the blistering summer heat. Fortunately, early evening offers a respite; the quieter streets and softer lighting at that time bring out the colors of the marble-clad cathedral topped by Filippo Brunelleschi's archetypal dome, the sheer immensity of the Palazzo Vecchio and the charm of the medieval Ponte Vecchio, with its shops latched shut for the night.... more...
Lake Como, Lake Lugano, Lake Maggiore, Lake Garda - the Italian Lakesby Catherine Richards
Hunter Publishing 2009; US$ 7.99This is based on our larger book, Milan & the Italian Lakes. Here we zero in on the lakes themselves, with abundant extra illustrations showing all the sights, hotels and attractions. We travel to grow our Adventure Guides show you how. Experience the places you visit more directly, freshly, intensely than you would otherwise sometimes best done on foot, in a canoe, or through cultural adventures like art courses, cooking classes, learning the language, meeting the people, joining in the festivals and celebrations. This can make your trip life-changing, unforgettable. All of the detailed information you need is here about the hotels, restaurants, shopping, sightseeing. But we also lead you to new discoveries, turning corners you... more...
Badiou, Balibar, Ranciereby Nick Hewlett
Continuum International Publishing 2007; US$ 130.00In recent years there has been increased interest in three contemporary French philosophers, all former students of Louis Althusser and each now an influential thinker in his own right. Alain Badiou is one of the most important living continental thinkers, well-known for his pioneering theory of the Event. Etienne Balibar has forged new approaches to democracy, citizenship and what he describes as 'equaliberty'. Jacques Rancière has crossed boundaries between history, politics and aesthetics and his work is beginning to receive the attention it deserves. Nick Hewlett brings these three thinkers together, examining the political aspects of their work. He argues that in each of their systems there are useful and insightful elements... more...
Top 10 Italian Lakesby Lucy Ratcliffe
DK Publishing 2011; US$ 14.00Whether you?re looking for a peaceful place to stay, classic cities in the region or the best places to enjoy cultural events in the area, this DK Eyewitness Top 10 guide will lead you straight to the very best of Italy's Lake District. With user-friendly maps that show you how to get there and stunning photography showing you what to expect, this guide will make planning your trip a pleasure. Whatever your budget, you?ll find restaurant reviews for every town and village, as well as recommendations for luxury villa hotels, guesthouses, campsites, and places to shop. There are dozens of Top 10 lists, from the Top 10 cycling trails to the Top 10 swimming spots, best bars, days out for children, most stunning beauty spots, and more in the Lakes... more...
DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Italian Rivieraby Dorling Kindersley
DK Publishing 2011; US$ 20.00Your holiday starts the moment you open the guide ? "The best guide available. Packed to the brim with colour photos, maps and essential information." Amazon Reader review. From charming, unspoilt fishing villages to jet-set gems such as glorious Portofino; tiny hill villages to the splendid mansions and fine museums of Genoa; sun-soaked beaches to wild and beautiful national wildlife parks ? the Italian Riviera has it all. This updated and expanded edition of the DK Eyewitness Travel Guide recommends the best hotels and restaurants offering delicious regional cuisine and wines, and provides detailed coverage, including cutaways and floor-plans of all the major sights. This guide, with its hundreds of photographs, detailed maps of all... more...
The Rough Guide to Sardiniaby Robert Andrews
Rough Guides 2010; US$ 21.99The Rough Guide to Sardinia is the ultimate travel guide to this astonishing and varied Italian island. Discover Sardinia's highlights from the exceptional seafood restaurants of Alghero to the remarkable prehistoric, Carthaginian and Roman monuments and authentic fishing villages inspired by dozens of photos. Rely on up-to-date descriptions of the best hotels, campsites, bars, clubs, shops, restaurants and resorts for all budgets and insider information on the wide array of outdoor pursuits on offer from walking to climbing to diving. The Rough Guide to Sardinia is loaded with practical information and insider tips from the best ways to travel around the island to enjoying superb food and wine, spectacular and melodramatic religious and... more...









