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1) Italy
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Cavendish Square Publishing
Pub. Date
[2024]
Edition
Second edition.
Language
English
Description
Italy has a deep, rich culture and history. The country has had its ups and downs; over the years, it has gone from one of the world's largest empires to a fascist dictatorship and finally to the democracy it is today. It has also contributed much to world cuisine, art, and politics. In the present day, multiple regions make up this diverse country, from the sun-drenched Amalfi coast to the rolling hills of Tuscany. Through informative fact boxes...
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Harlequin presents volume 4143
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English
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He always puts business first... then it's mixed with pleasure! After taking the reins of his family's legendary but failing fashon house, CEO Cristiano Vitale vows to restore its legacy. To do that he needs the face of the brand, supermodel Jensen Davis, to do her job. Only she's committed to living up to her headline-hitting reputation. Jensen doesn't want to jeopardize Cristiano's company, but courting scandal distracts from her mother's self-destructive...
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Avid Reader Press, an imprint of Simon & Schuster, Inc
Pub. Date
2024.
Edition
First Avid Reader Press hardcover edition.
Language
English
Description
"August, 1943. Fourteen-year-old Massimo is all alone. Newly orphaned and fleeing from Rome after surviving the American bombing raid that killed his parents, Massimo is attacked by thugs and finds himself bloodied at the base of the Montecassino. It is there in the Benedictine abbey's shadow that a charismatic and cryptic man calling himself Pietro Houdini, the self-proclaimed 'Master Artist and confidante of the Vatican,' rescues Massimo and brings...
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Publisher
Berkley
Pub. Date
2021.
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Description
"When the Nazi occupation of Rome begins, two courageous young women join the Italian Resistance to fight for their freedom Rome, 1943 Lucia Colombo has had her doubts about fascism for years, but as a single mother in an increasingly unstable country, politics are for other people-she needs to focus on keeping herself and her son alive. Then the Italian government falls and the German occupation begins, and suddenly, Lucia finds that complacency...
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English
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"Acclaimed WWII historian James Holland both narrates and reframes the controversial first months of the Italian Campaign and sets a new standard in the chronicling of war. Following victory in Sicily, while the central command planned the spring 1944 invasion of France, Allied troops crossed into southern Italy in September 1943, expecting to drive Axis forces north and liberate Rome by Christmas. Italy quickly surrendered but German divisions fiercely...
8) Las Leonas
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Publisher
Distrib Films
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
Español
Description
In the outskirts of Rome, six teams compete in the women's soccer championship, the Las Leonas Trophy. All recent immigrants to Italy - the majority from South America - the participants work busy lives as caregivers and house cleaners throughout the city. LAS LEONAS follows the daily struggles, dreams, and frustrations of these women; each with their own story of emigration and family history, but united by a shared passion for soccer. Amidst the...
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Español
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Admirar Florencia es fácil. Descubrirla de verdad cuesta más y, si nuestra visita es rápida, corremos el peligro de no encontrar su esencia ni comprender el espíritu de la ciudad cuna del Renacimiento. De ahí la importancia de un buen guía que nos adentre en su pasado para entender su presente.
Y qué mejores cicerones que los personajes que la habitaron y cuyo legado e historias perviven en todos sus rincones: Dante, Botticelli, Leonardo...
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Deutsch
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Auf der Landkarte sieht Sardinien aus wie eine Sandale, die eine Kinderhand vor die mittelitalienische Küste in das Tyrrhenische Meer gemalt hat. Weltweit bekannt wurde die zweitgrößte Insel Italiens durch die von Prinz Karim Aga Khan IV. erschlossene Costa Smeralda, die seit jeher Prominente und Stars anzieht. Doch Sardinien ist viel mehr als Nobelorte und Superjachten. Die Insel mit nur 1,6 Millionen Einwohnern lockt mit feinen Sandstränden,...
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Español
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De Madrid a Nápoles es un gran libro de viajes. En él se narra el itinerario que se indica en el título, que llevó a Pedro Antonio de Alarcón a recorrer Francia, Suiza e Italia. Sus minuciosas descripciones de lo cotidiano y de lo insólito han hecho de este libro una referencia de este género.
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I. Marsella
El día 29 de agosto de 1860, a las ocho y media de la noche, salí de Madrid en el tren-correo con dirección a...
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English
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"Winner of the 1996 Helen and Howard Marraro Prize, American Historical Association" "Winner of the 1997 Presidential Book Award, American Association of Italian Studies" T. C. Price Zimmermann is Charles A. Dana Professor of History at Davidson College.
Best-known for his sweeping narrative Histories of His Own Times and for his portrait museum on Lake Como, the Italian bishop and historian Paolo Giovio (1486-1552) had contact with many of the...
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English
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This short work by the Italian humanist Poggio Bracciolini deals with the triumph of the Republic of Venice, then its its economic and political zenith. He extols the republic for its industry and for clearing the seas of pirates. He noted of the rights bestowed on average citizens and the antiquity of the state, which by then spanned back until the early Carolingian era. His praises have clear political overtones for the age he lived in, as republican...
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English
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"Unveiling Italy: A Traveler's Guide" is your essential companion to unlocking the enchanting secrets of Italy., This meticulously crafted guidebook is a treasure trove of insider knowledge, inviting you to explore the diverse wonders of Italy's vibrant cities, breathtaking landscapes, and storied landmarks. From the timeless beauty of Florence's Renaissance masterpieces to the sun-kissed shores of the Amalfi Coast, each page is filled with practical...
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In other places, it might seem trite or cliché to say that love is an essential component of cooking, food, and dining. But in the shadow of a still-fuming Vesuvio, the love of everyday life is palpable in Naples: that passion for life is the spirit that guides Neapolitan cuisine. You can taste it in everything.
To truly know Napoli and Neapolitan food, you must not stay within its city limits. The entire region may be called Campania, but it is...
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English
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Unearth the Undiscovered Beauty of Italy
Imagine yourself strolling through the cobblestone streets of an enchanting Italian town, untouched by the rush of modern tourism. Italy's Hidden Gems: A Tour of the 25 Most Mesmerizing Vacation Spots is your passport to these unexplored corners of Italy.
This is not your typical travel guide. This book takes you off the beaten path, revealing the secret locales only locals know about. From the rolling vineyards...
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English
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Now that you are ready to make your move to Umbria, you may be feeling invincible with excitement. However, it is important to not take your health for granted or get overconfident about your physical and mental well-being. If this is your first time embarking on an expat life, you may feel a little uncertain about how to navigate the Italian healthcare system or unsure about the quality of care or availability of your medical needs in a foreign country;...
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Celebrating Italy with Poetry belongs to the Celebrating Nations Book Series by Walter the Educator. Collect them all at WaltertheEducator.com. Creating a poetry book celebrating Italy is a way to honor the rich culture, history, and beauty of the nation. Italy has inspired countless artists, writers, and poets over the centuries with its stunning landscapes, rich traditions, and influential contributions to art and literature. This poetry book dedicated...
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