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Mozart in Italy - Jane Glover
''I couldn’t put it down'' - Joanne Lumley''Propelled by Glover’s clear passion for the subject, the narrative captivates'' Publishers WeeklyAt thirteen years old Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was a child prodigy who had captured the hearts of northern Europe, but his father Leopold was now determined to conquer Italy. Together, they made three visits there the last when Mozart was seventeen, all vividly recounted here by acclaimed conductor Jane Glover.Father and son travelled from the theatres and concert salons of Milan to the church-filled streets of Rome to Naples, poorer and more dangerous than the prosperous north, and to Venice, the carnivalesque birthplace of public opera. All the while Mozart was absorbing Italian culture, language, style and art, and honed his craft. He met the challenge of writing Italian opera for Italian singers and audiences and provoked a variety of responses, from triumph and admiration to intrigue and hostility: in a way, these Italian years can be seen as a microcosm of his whole life.Evocative, beautifully written and with a profound understanding of eighteenth-century classical music, Mozart in Italy reveals how what he experienced during these Italian journeys changed Mozart – and his music – for ever.
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Handel in London - Jane Glover
'How refreshing, to read a book about music written for a music lover and not a musicologist. In clear, lucid, entertaining prose, Jane Glover makes those of us who lack musical literacy better understand and appreciate Handel’s divinity' – Donna Leon, author of Handel's Bestiary and the Inspector Brunetti mysteriesHandel in London is the profound exploration of the life and legacy of the self-taught musical prodigy, George Frideric Handel. From his modest beginnings in Germany to his meteoric rise in the heart of Georgian London, Handel's life was as melodious as his compositions.Handel, only twenty-seven, would travel to London and be at the heart of musical activity in the city for the next four decades, composing masterpiece after masterpiece, including the glorious coronation anthem, Zadok the Priest, operas such as Giulio Cesare, Rinaldo and Alcina or the great oratorios, culminating, of course, in Messiah.Jane Glover, who has conducted Handel's work in opera houses and concert halls across the globe, draws on her profound understanding of music and musicians to tell Handel’s story. It is a story of music-making and musicianship, of practices and practicalities, but also of courts and cabals, of theatrical rivalries and eighteenth-century society. It is also the story of some of the most remarkable music ever written, music that has been played, sung and loved throughout the world for over three hundred years.
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The Light of Italy - Stevenson Jane
The one-eyed mercenary soldier Federico da Montefeltro, lord of Urbino between 1444 and 1482, was one of the most successful condottiere of the Italian Renaissance: renowned humanist, patron of the artist Piero della Francesca, and creator of one of the most celebrated libraries in Italy outside the Vatican. From 1460 until her early death in 1472 he was married to Battista, of the formidable Sforza family, their partnership apparently blissful. In the fine palace he built overlooking Urbino, Federico assembled a court regarded by many as representing a high point of Renaissance culture. For Baldassare Castiglione, Federico was la luce dell'Italia - 'the light of Italy'.Jane Stevenson's affectionate account of Urbino's flowering and decline casts revelatory light on patronage, politics and humanism in fifteenth-century Italy. As well as recounting the gripping stories of Federico and his Montefeltro and della Rovere successors, Stevenson considers in details Federico's cultural legacy - investigating the palace itself, the splendours of the ducal library, and his other architectural projects in Gubbio and elsewhere.
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Italy 1900. A Portrait in Color - Marc Walter, Sabine Arqué, Giovanni Fanelli
Delve into Italy at the turn of the last century in this fascinating collection of photochromes and vintage-colored prints. Through Venice, Rome, Pisa, Florence, Naples, Vesuvius, Lake Como, and beyond, explore gorgeous landscapes and popular street scenes of this young country with an extraordinary history. Journey back to early 20th-century Italy “You may have the universe,” composer Giuseppe Verdi once said, “if I can have Italy.” Back in the mid-19th century, Verdi’s emotive language appealed to the patriotic sentiments of an emergent nation state. After decades of struggle and bloodshed, the movement known as Risorgimento triumphed with the 1861 proclamation of Italian Unity, assembling disparate kingdoms, territories, and borders that had hitherto been ruled by Austria, the Kingdom of Sardinia, and the Papal States. Today, Verdi’s call to Italy resounds not only for its native patriots, but for the millions around the world who look upon this peninsula shaped like a boot and delight in a land of light, art, and sensuality. This collection is a fascinating visual document of Italy at the turn of the century, gathering photochromes and vintage colored prints. From coast to coast, through classical sites and Renaissance wonders, down beguiling Venetian waterways and along the dappled shores of the Amalfi coast, each evocative image impresses as much for its color clarity as for the vivid evocation of times gone by. As if in an enchanted dream, we walk an empty and dusklit St. Mark’s Square, stroll the shady Uffizi courtyard alone, and find just a few horse carts pulled up in front of the Pantheon in Rome. In place of cameras, guides, and tour groups, we find ordinary traders and laborers, quiet street scenes, and humble settlements. As sunlit charms and historic reality combine, the result is an unrivaled record of this young nation that fought hard to exist, and went on to win the world’s hearts. The editors Graphic designer, photographer, and collector Marc Walter (1949–2018) specialized in vintage travel photographs, particularly photochromes, of which he held one of the world’s largest collections. He published numerous books featuring images from his collection as well as his own photographs. Sabine Arqué is a photo researcher, editor, and author. She has collaborated on numerous publications on the themes of travel, the history of tourism, and photography.
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Marry Me in Italy - Pellegrino Nicky
''Nicky Pellegrino never fails to lift the spirit and the heart'' SANTA MONTEFIORE''A lovely slice of Italian life... like a good coffee and pastry in a café in the sunshine'' JO THOMAS''A glorious setting, heroines to root for and a deliciously page-turning plot'' FIONA GIBSON''I loved each delicious moment in Italy alongside every mouthful of scrumptious food!'' EMMA COWELLA dream wedding in Italy? It''s the chance of a lifetime! Skye has been with Tim forever and the last thing she''s thinking about is saying ''I do''. It''s Tim that enters the dream wedding competition - he''s longing to win an all-expenses-paid trip to romantic Montenello. An escape to a beautiful Italian hill town might be just what they need to find love again... Ana definitely isn''t interested in getting married - she doesn''t need a man to make her happy. But when she loses her job at a glossy food magazine, she jumps at the chance of a new life, renovating a crumbling Italian farmhouse. Her handsome (and very distracting) neighbour definitely isn''t part of the plan. One thing''s for sure, this summer has surprises in store! Your favourite authors love Nicky Pellegrino:''Heartrending and compelling'' JOJO MOYES''The ultimate escapist read!'' VERONICA HENRY''Deliciously romantic'' ERICA JAMES ''Knowing, compassionate and moving'' CATHERINE ROBERTSON''Warm, engaging and truly delicious'' ROSANNA LEYReaders can''t get enough of Marry Me in Italy:''Beautifully escapist...absolutely a page turner'' Louise Ward, Radio New Zealand ''A complete gem of a book'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''So much comfort to be found within a Nicky Pellegrino book'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''The perfect escapist read'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''A great holiday read!'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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Marry Me in Italy - Pellegrino Nicky
''Nicky Pellegrino never fails to lift the spirit and the heart'' SANTA MONTEFIORE''A lovely slice of Italian life... like a good coffee and pastry in a café in the sunshine'' JO THOMAS''A glorious setting, heroines to root for and a deliciously page turning plot'' FIONA GIBSON''I loved each delicious moment in Italy alongside every mouthful of scrumptious food!'' EMMA COWELLA dream wedding in Italy?It''s the chance of a lifetime!Skye has been with Tim forever and the last thing she''s thinking about is saying ''I do''. It''s Tim that enters the dream wedding competition - he''s longing to win an all-expenses-paid trip to romantic Montenello. An escape to a beautiful Italian hill town might be just what they need to find love again...Ana definitely isn''t interested in getting married - she doesn''t need a man to make her happy. But when she loses her job at a glossy food magazine, she jumps at the chance of a new life, renovating a crumbling Italian farmhouse. Her handsome (and very distracting) neighbour definitely isn''t part of the plan.One thing''s for sure, this summer has surprises in store!Your favourite authors love Nicky Pellegrino:''Heartrending and compelling'' JOJO MOYES''The ultimate escapist read!'' VERONICA HENRY''Deliciously romantic'' ERICA JAMES''Knowing, compassionate and moving'' CATHERINE ROBERTSON''Warm, engaging and truly delicious'' ROSANNA LEYReaders can''t get enough of Marry Me in Italy:''Beautifully escapist...absolutely a page turner'' Louise Ward, Radio New Zealand''A complete gem of a book'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''So much comfort to be found within a Nicky Pellegrino book'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''The perfect escapist read'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''A great holiday read!'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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Fighting Tigers in Italy - Jeffrey Plowman
Of all the tanks in the German arsenal the Tiger was perhaps the one most feared, certainly by the Western Allies from the time they first encountered it in North Africa to the end of the war in Europe. This was no small feat for a tank of which only 1,347 were produced out of a total German tank production of around 27,000 tanks. This is not surprising given that it was armed with the dreaded 88 mm gun, the rounds of which could pass right through a Sherman tank and whose thick frontal armour meant that it was virtually invulnerable to anything the Allies could field at that time. Though a fearsome weapon on the surface the Tiger was not well suited to offensive operations. It suffered from a weak transmission, which often failed. The lack of suitable recovery vehicles, until the Bergepanther made its appearance, meant the crews would often attempt to tow it with another Tiger rather than abandon it. This usually resulted in the loss of both Tigers as the towing tank also broke down through mechanical failure, brought about by the extra strain imposed on the towing vehicle. However, as a defensive weapon it was second to none, especially in Italy. Here the country’s hilly terrain, with its scattering of small villages, restricted the routes of advance the Allies could take. Just the knowledge that Tigers were in the area imposed an extra caution on Allied tank crews, particularly after their duels with its lighter Panzer cousins. Starting at the Anzio amphibious landings in January 1944 and finishing with the Senio offensive in 1945, the book draws on official histories unit diaries, reports, and personal accounts to look at encounters between Tigers (and sometimes the Elefant based on the hull of its cousin the Porsche Tiger). In this way it seeks to examine how the crews of Allied armour leaned to deal with this menace and sometimes failed to do so to their chagrin. To illustrate this the narrative delves into a number of detailed accounts of some significant encounters at Anzio, in Tuscany and on the plains of the Po Valley.
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German and Italian Tanks in Italy 1943–45 - Steven J. Zaloga
An expert guide to the tanks that fought for the Axis in the Italian Campaign between 1943 and 1945, the least-known armoured campaign of World War II.World War II came to Italian soil in 1943 with the landings in Sicily, which the Wehrmacht tried to crush using substantial Panzer offensives. Over the next two years the Allies fought their way north, through some of the most difficult terrain of the war, until the final battles in the Po Valley in the spring of 1945. In this book, world armour expert Steven J. Zaloga offers a unique survey of Axis armour in the campaign, including the many types of tanks used, their roles and battlefield performance. The Italians deployed a variety of tanks on Sicily in 1943 including war-booty Renault R 35 tanks as well as their best tank destroyer, the Semovente 90/53, while a little-known rump Italian fascist army remained in combat until 1945, equipped in some cases with German tanks. Meanwhile Germany began its campaign equipped with leftovers from North Africa, but later deployed a much more substantial Panzer force. After the armistice Italy''s industries continued to manufacture tanks for the Wehrmacht, giving it an exotic selection of both German and Italian tank types. Illustrated with superb new profiles and including many previously unpublished photos, this book is an essential guide to the tanks that fought the Axis’ least-known armoured campaigns.
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Made in Italy - Giorgio Locatelli
In this exquisitely designed and photographed volume, Britain''s favourite Italian chef brings forth the work of a lifetime: combining old Locatelli family stories and recipes with the contemporary must-have dishes from his celebrated London restaurants.‘I am an Italian chef who has cooked in Paris and come of age in London,’ says Giorgio Locatelli. ‘Innovative, imaginative food is what people expect from me, but everything I do has its roots in classical, regional Italian cooking.’This is the book that fans of Locatelli have been waiting for ever since he first made his name at Zafferano. The recent opening of Locanda Locatelli, widely regarded as one of the most exciting restaurants in London, has fuelled interest in this master chef.Locatelli lights up Locanda with his big, welcoming personality, seamlessly marrying style with an all-Italian mission simply to bring people together at the table to share food, relax and enjoy good company and conversation. In the same way, his delight in food shines through on every page of this exciting new book. Whether he is reminiscing about the dishes of his native Lombardy, suggesting a starter combining the simplest and freshest ingredients, or explaining how to make the ultimate risotto, Locatelli transports the reader into his own kitchen to savour the real tastes of Italy.Full of the insight and historical detail you might expect from a food writer, combined with the hands-on expertise of a top chef, peppered with evocative stories, and funny and often outspoken observations on the state of food today, this is the contemporary Italian food bible, from the acknowledged master of modern Italian cooking.
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Into the War - Italo Calvino
Set in Italy in the summer of 1940, this trio of stories explores the relationships between the different generations caught up in the war as well as Calvino''s own experiences as a teenager. In the title story, ''Into the War'', we are given an insight into what life was really like for those too young to be conscripted into Mussolini''s army, while in ''The Avanguardisti in Menton'', Calvino and his friends take a revealingly anti-climactic trip to the garrisoned French town of Menton, the sole Italian conquest of the early months of the conflict. The final story, ''UNPA Nights'', is a touching, comic tale of friendship in a blackout, where the narrator''s imagination wanders as he roams through the seedier parts of the darkened town instead of guarding the school buildings. Into the War is Calvino at his autobiographical best, combining brilliantly recollected memory with compelling wit and perfect prose.
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The Manuscript Found in Saragossa - Jan Potocki
Alphonse, a young Walloon officer, is travelling to join his regiment in Madrid in 1739. But he soon finds himself mysteriously detained at a highway inn in the strange and varied company of thieves, brigands, cabbalists, noblemen, coquettes and gypsies, whose stories he records over sixty-six days. The resulting manuscript is discovered some forty years later in a sealed casket, from which tales of characters transformed through disguise, magic and illusion, of honour and cowardice, of hauntings and seductions, leap forth to create a vibrant polyphony of human voices. Jan Potocki (1761-1812) used a range of literary styles - gothic, picaresque, adventure, pastoral, erotica - in his novel of stories-within-stories, which, like the Decameron and Tales from the Thousand and One Nights, provides entertainment on an epic scale.
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In Control - Jane Monckton Smith
''Groundbreaking'' OBSERVER''Blows assumptions about abusive relationships out of the water'' CAITLIN MORAN''Offers a strategy for intervention that would save lives'' INDEPENDENTEvery four days in the UK, a woman is killed by her partner or ex-partner – and in the past year, domestic abuse has become an epidemic.For thirty years, Jane Monckton Smith has been fighting to change this. A former police officer and internationally renowned professor of public protection, she has developed her ground-breaking research into an eight-stage homicide timeline, laying out identifiable stages in which coercive relationships can escalate to violence and murder.Drawing on disciplines including psychology, sociology and law, Monckton Smith talks to victims, their families and killers to piece together the hows and whys of abuse – while shining a searching light onto the society and media that allow it to thrive.
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Lonely Planet Best Bike Rides Italy - Lonely Planet, Margherita Ragg, Angelo Zinna, Amy McPherson
Lonely Planet’s Best Bike Rides Italy is your passport to 40 day trips on two wheels. Use pedal power to see a destination through a new lens by picking a ride that works for you, from just a couple of hours to a full day, from easy to hard. From rail trails to coastal pathways we cover the country with easy-to-follow trails for cyclists and E-bike riders. Inside Lonely Planet’s Best Bike Rides Italy Travel Guide: Colour maps (including elevation charts) and images throughoutSpecial features - on Italy’s highlights for cyclist, kid-friendly rides, accessible trails and what to takeOur Picks… section helps you plan your trip and select rides that appeal to your interestsRegion profiles cover when to go, where to stay, what’s on, cultural insights, and local food and drink recommendations to refuel and refresh. Featured regions include: Italian Lakes, Campania and the Amalfi coast, Abruzzo, Tuscany, Sicily, dolomites and Stelvio, Sardinia, Umbria and Le Marche, Liguria Italian Alps.Essential infoat your fingertips - ride itineraries accompanied by illustrative maps are combined with details about ride duration, distance, terrain, start/end locations (including bike rental options) and difficulty (classified as easy, easy-moderate, moderate, moderate-hard, or hard)Over 50 maps The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet’s Best Bike Rides Italy, our most comprehensive guide to riding in Italy, is perfect for those planning to explore Italy on two wheels.Looking for more information on Italy? Check out Lonely Planet’s Italy guide for a comprehensive look at what the country has to offer.About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973. Over the past four decades, we’ve printed over 145 million guidebooks and phrasebooks for 120 languages, and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travellers. You’ll also find our content online, and in mobile apps, videos, 14 languages, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more, enabling you to explore every day.  ‘Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other.’ – New York Times ‘Lonely Planet. It''s on everyone''s bookshelves; it''s in every traveller''s hands. It''s on mobile phones. It''s on the Internet. It''s everywhere, and it''s telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.’ – Fairfax Media (Australia)Â
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Let's Eat Italy!
"A fantastic read for foodies and a luscious culinary reference."-Booklist From the same team that created Let''s Eat France! comes this celebration of Italian food in the form of an oversized, obsessively complete, visual feast of a book. With a mix of gastronomy, food science, history, cultural references, legend, lore, charts, graphs, photos, and illustrations, every one of the 400 pages in Let''s Eat Italy! is an alluring and amusing journey into Italian food.Readers will find recipes for classic Italian dishes spanning all regions, like pappa al pomodoro, Bolognese, risi e bisi, risotto, focaccia, frittata, and so much more-all accompanied by photos and delightfully entertaining information on the origins and modern uses of the foods. There''s an ode to the panettone, the traditional Christmas sweet delight. A dedication to the magic of basil, Italy''s "royal" herb. A love story between pasta and potatoes that examines the many dishes that marry these two starches in delicious harmony. And, of course, pasta information aplenty; it''s featured in guides like that on the ultimate noodle, spaghetti, which includes all the different forms, the top spaghetti artisans in Italy, and the semolina flour mills and farmers. True Italians speak espresso, so readers will delight in the poster-like graphic that depicts 27 different types of espresso drinks. Tips for the kitchen include cooking beans in a chianti bottle-a trick Tuscan nonnas have been using for ages in the dish known as fagioli al fiasco. Learn how contemporary food trends (like the oh-so-hip orange wine, which Italians have been drinking for nearly 8,000 years) trace their roots to Italy. But the influence of Italian food doesn''t stop at the table-an entire spread looks at the Italian Mafia''s favourite dishes as seen in Hollywood, through the lenses of Scorsese, Leone, and Coppola. Let''s Eat Italy! is a splendid exploration of this beloved cuisine, from pizza to gelato, Milan to Sicily, and from the many kitchens of Italy to your own.
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Ecce homo, in memoriam Jan Fridrich (978-80-86912-45-5)
Kniha - autor Ivana Fridrichová-Sýkorová, 360 stran, česky, brožovaná bez přebalu lesklá Sborník Ecce Homo in Memoriam Jan Fridrich vychází na počest památky zakladatele moderní české paleolitické školy Doc. PhDr. Jana Fridricha, DrSc. (1938 - 2007) a podílí se na něm asi padesátka jeho přátel, kolegů a studentů, nejenom z České republiky, ale také z Německa, Polska, Slovenska nebo Austrálie. Okruh zájmů Jana Fridricha byl neobvykle široký, a tak se mu autoři sborníku rozhodli přizpůsobit alespoň formou a zařazením jednotlivých příspěvků. Sborník tak sestává ze tří tematicky odlišných částí, jež uvádějí krátké vzpomínky nejbližších spolupracovníků Jana Fridricha. První část je věnovaná paleolitu, druhá přírodním vědám a třetí archeologii obecně. Neoficiální čtvrtou část pak tvoří Janova dosud neukončená bibliografie. Příspěvky jsou psány v pěti jazycích a všechny mají české či anglické resumé. Sborník je vydáván jako první počin Knižnice České společnosti...
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Ecce homo, in memoriam Jan Fridrich - Ivana Fridrichová-Sýkorová
Sborník Ecce Homo in Memoriam Jan Fridrich vychází na počest památky zakladatele moderní české paleolitické školy Doc. PhDr. Jana Fridricha, DrSc. (1938 - 2007) a podílí se na něm asi padesátka jeho přátel, kolegů a studentů, nejenom z České republiky, ale také z Německa, Polska, Slovenska nebo Austrálie. Okruh zájmů Jana Fridricha byl neobvykle široký, a tak se mu autoři sborníku rozhodli přizpůsobit alespoň formou a zařazením jednotlivých příspěvků. Sborník tak sestává ze tří tematicky odlišných částí, jež uvádějí krátké vzpomínky nejbližších spolupracovníků Jana Fridricha. První část je věnovaná paleolitu, druhá přírodním vědám a třetí archeologii obecně. Neoficiální čtvrtou část pak tvoří Janova dosud neukončená bibliografie. Příspěvky jsou psány v pěti jazycích a všechny mají české či anglické resumé. Sborník je vydáván jako první počin Knižnice České společnosti archeologické, o.p.s. Pracovníci této společnosti patřili mezi nejužší okruh přátel Jana Fridricha, a tímto sborníkem mu tak vzdávají svůj hold.
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One Hundred and One Beautiful Small Towns in Italy - Paolo Lazzarin
Fully revised and updated, this tourist friendly-sized volume promises 101 enchanting reasons to visit Italy over and over.
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Great Lives in Graphics: Jane Austen - GMC Editors
This graphic retelling of Jane Austen's story gives children a visual snapshot of her life and the world in which she grew up.
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The Food of Italy - Claudia Roden
‘Roden’s great gift is to conjure up not just a cuisine but the culture from which it springs’ Nigella LawsonA fully illustrated updated edition of Claudia Roden''s masterpiece cookbook including over 300 delicious recipes and gorgeous full colour photography of local Italian scenery.The Food of Italy was written after Claudia Roden spent a year in Italy researching the subject. Regional recipes, country cooking, the bravura of grand dishes; pasta, seafood, rice dishes and authentic Italian desserts; Claudia Roden''s encyclopedic knowledge of her subject infuses a rich and stunning book.The Food of Italy was first published in 1989. But the recipes are fresh yet timeless. For this edition Claudia has updated over 30% of the recipes to fit modern tastes, with new inclusions like farro salad and burrata. The book is structured by region. So you get the glorious tomato and aubergine dishes of Sicily; the classically Roman dishes like salty meat and fried vegetables, and rich Tuscan stews and soups. Featuring an incredible repertoire, The Food of Italy is completely approachable for home cooks.
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Appointment in Paris - Jane Thynne
''After their riveting debut in Vienna, Fox and Fry are back in compelling fashion to navigate their way through a shadowy world of espionage and murder. Danger and secrecy lurk in every page of this classy novel'' ALEX GERLIS, author of EVERY SPY A TRAITOR''Suspenseful, romantic, atmospheric and clever . . . Thynne''s storytelling is hugely enjoyable escapism'' AMANDA CRAIG, author of THE THREE GRACES''Deeply researched but lightly told, this book had me on the edge of my seat. Absolutely cracking stuff'' CLARE MULLEY, author of AGENT ZOFollowing an acclaimed debut outing, Harry Fox, an MI5 Watcher, now suspended, and his associate Stella Fry are reunited during Britain''s darkest hour in this gripping espionage thriller.April 1940, and Britain is in turmoil. Chamberlain''s government is faltering, and a German invasion may be only weeks away.A body, wearing the uniform of a Luftwaffe captain, is found in the grounds of Trent Park - a stately home and now a prison to house high level German POWs. Trent Park''s true purpose, however, is intelligence, gathered covertly from prisoners by secret listeners.The morning after the discovery of the body, one of the listeners goes missing, along with a gun from the firing range. Horrified that this could blow the highly confidential operation wide open, the missing man must be tracked down.Cue Harry Fox, a former MI5 Watcher, now suspended. He is desperate to assist the war effort but he''s over the conscription age. Then his former boss gets in touch with a job for him, to track down the missing man. But, he stipulates, it must also involve Harry''s former associate, Stella Fry.Stella returns home from work in the blackout to find a crowd outside her flat. She is told that a young woman in the building has had a fatal accident. The dead woman is called Stella Fry. Outraged, Stella suspects that this is the work of her erstwhile friend, Harry Fox. But why on earth would he go to such lengths to contact her?
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The Civilization of the Renaissance in Italy - Burckhardt Jacob
For nineteenth-century Swiss historian Jacob Burckhardt, the Italian Renaissance was nothing less than the beginning of the modern world - a world in which flourishing individualism and the competition for fame radically transformed science, the arts, and politics. In this landmark work he depicts the Italian city-states of Florence, Venice and Rome as providing the seeds of a new form of society, and traces the rise of the creative individual, from Dante to Michelangelo. A fascinating description of an era of cultural transition, this nineteenth-century masterpiece was to become the most influential interpretation of the Italian Renaissance, and anticipated ideas such as Nietzsche''s concept of the ''Ubermensch'' in its portrayal of an age of genius.
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Murder in Merrywell - Jane Bettany
Welcome to Merrywell. Population: small. Secrets: aplenty.‘Murder in Merrywell is an entertaining and engaging cozy mystery set against a beautiful backdrop.’ – Clare ChaseEx-journalist Violet Brewster is keen to make a good first impression in her new community, having just moved to the small village of Merrywell. When Violet hears about the mystery of Helen Slingsby, who disappeared from the village forty years earlier, she decides to help uncover what happened. But despite Violet’s best efforts, she can find no trace of the missing woman.As Violet talks to the other residents, it becomes apparent that something sinister is lurking beneath the village’s idyllic exterior.When a villager is found dead in their home, Violet becomes convinced that the murder is connected to Helen. Did Helen ever really leave Merrywell? Who in the village is hiding something? And can Violet finally solve this forty-year-old mystery before someone else gets hurt?An utterly gripping and page-turning English cozy mystery, perfect for fans of Clare Chase, Frances Evesham and Betty Rowlands.Readers LOVE Murder in Merrywell!''A perfect cozy mystery with an engaging cast of characters and a beautifully-drawn setting.'' Roz Watkins‘If you love cozy crime/mystery books then you will not be disappointed… A book to put to the top of your ‘must read now’ pile!’ C.L. Peache‘Violet Brewster is everything you could want in an amateur sleuth; empathetic, determined, and ruthless in her quest for truth… A must read!’ Charlotte Baker‘Interesting characters, and the story is funny, thrilling and touching. A very good combination.’ NetGalley reviewer, âââââ‘Murder in Merrywell has moments that will make you laugh out loud! I recommend to all readers.’ NetGalley reviewer, âââââ
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Rick Steves Pocket Italy's Cinque Terre (Fourth Edition) - Rick Steves, Gene Openshaw
Make the most of every day and every dollar with Rick Steves! This colorful, compact guidebook is perfect for spending a week or less in Italy's Cinque Terre: City walks and tours: Six detailed tours and walks showcase the essential sights of each village, including Monterosso al Mare, Vernazza, Riomaggiore, and more Rick's strategic advice on which experiences are worth your time and money What to eat and where to stay: Enjoy local wine and seafood antipasti, chat with locals at a family-run trattoria, and admire views of the ocean from your hotel Day-by-day itineraries to help you prioritize your time A detailed, detachable fold-out map, plus individual village maps throughout Full-color, portable, and slim for exploring on the go Trip-planning practicalities like when to go, how to get around, and more Lightweight yet packed with valuable insight into the history and culture of Italy, Rick Steves Pocket Italy's Cinque Terre truly is a tour guide in your pocket. Expanding your trip? Try Rick Steves Italy!
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In Italy: Venice, Rome and Beyond - Cynthia Zarin
From acclaimed poet and New Yorker writer Cynthia Zarin comes a deeply personal meditation on how love and loss shape places and spaces, all through the lens of four Italian spaces. Here we encounter a writer deeply engaged with narrative in situ – a traveller moving through beloved streets, sometimes accompanied, sometimes solo. With her we see anew the Venice Biennale, the Lagoon and San Michele, the island of the dead; the Piazza di Spagna, the Tiber, the view from the Gianicolo; the pigeons at San Marco and the parrots in the Doria Pamphili. Zarin’s attention to the smallest details, the loveliest gesture, brings Venice, Rome, Assisi and Santa Maria Maggiore vividly to life for the reader.
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Midnight in Vienna - Jane Thynne
''Gripping and surprising'' Observer''Evocative . . . highly enjoyable'' The Times''Sharply drawn characters'' Financial Times''Thrilling'' Spectator''Truly wonderful'' Crime TimeHistorical espionage at its very best. Set in 1938 in London and Vienna, a tense and atmospheric thriller told against a backdrop of uncertainty and fear as World War Two threatens.As war looms over Britain and there is talk of gas masks and blackout, people are understandably jumpy and anxious. Stella Fry, who''s been working in Vienna for a Jewish family, returns home with no job and a broken heart. She answers an advertisement from a famous mystery writer, Hubert Newman, who needs a manuscript typed. She takes on the job and is shocked the next day to learn of the writer''s sudden, unexplained death. She is even more surprised when, twenty-four hours later, she receives Newman''s manuscript and reads the Dedication: To Stella, spotter of mistakes.Harry Fox, formerly of Special Branch and brilliant at surveillance, has been suspended for some undisclosed misdemeanor. He has his own reasons for being interested in Hubert Newman. He approaches Stella Fry to share his belief that the writer''s death was no accident. What''s more, since she was the last person to see Newman, she could be in danger herself.
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A Christmas Murder in Merrywell - Jane Bettany
A cosy, festive murder mystery to curl up with in front of the fire, for fans of Clare Chase and Katie Gayle. PRE-ORDER NOW.In the charming village of Merrywell, an exciting new Christmas Market is bringing festive cheer and bustling crowds.But just as the stallholders toast a successful first day with mulled wine in the village bookshop, someone rushes in to announce that a body has been found. Once again in the wrong place at the wrong time, Violet Brewster is on hand to offer the police her astute – if perhaps unwelcome – opinion on the crime.While the police dismiss the death as an accident, Violet senses that there’s more to this tragedy than meets the eye. Determined to uncover the truth, she must navigate a maze of secrets and lies before the killer strikes again. As the festive season unfolds, can Violet solve the mystery before it’s too late?
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Stories of Southern Italy
Woven through all these tales are the unique histories and mythologies of the regions of Southern Italy, encompassing Sicily, Calabria, Cantania, Basilicata, Apulia and Campania. Theocritus, Virgil and Ovid evoke a Sicily populated by Cyclopes and sea monsters, while in an excerpt from The Smile of the Unknown Mariner Vincenzo Consolo depicts the island in 1860, on the frontline in Italy''s war of independence. The South''s legendary legacy of brigandage and organized crime enlivens the stories of Leonardo Sciascia, Carlo Levi and Joseph Conrad. Curzio Malaparte and Norman Lewis immortalize the wreckage of Naples and the indomitable spirit of its people during World War II, and Elena Ferrante paints a spectacular portrait of a poor but vibrant Neapolitan neighbourhood in an excerpt from the bestselling My Brilliant Friend. Collectively, these entertaining tales plunge readers into the sometimes harsh and troubled, but always seductive and vital world of Italy''s Mezzogiorno
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Jane Birkin - Sophia Gachetová
A tribute to icon Jane Birkin's timeless, effortlessly chic style“Jane Birkin is the epitome of bohemian chic and effortless beauty.” -Diane von Furstenberg Jane Birkin was more than a fashion muse—she was a cultural icon whose style defined an era and her legacy continues to influence new generations. As the namesake of the legendary Hermès Birkin bag, she brought an unstudied elegance to everything she wore, making simplicity look sophisticated and effortlessly cool. Arriving on the scene in the '60s with her tousled hair, fringe, and basket bag in hand, Jane Birkin quickly captivated the worlds of music, film, and fashion with her bohemian charm and natural beauty. But Jane Birkin’s influence extended beyond her wardrobe. She embodied a spirit of independence and authenticity, often blending masculine and feminine pieces in ways that felt modern and unconstrained. Jane Birkin: Icon of Style pays tribute to her enduring impact and style with a curated collection of stunning photography, fashion illustrations, and intimate portraits. This first of its kind visual celebration traces her evolution from British ingénue to international style icon, and showcases the lasting imprint she left on the fashion world. Whether you're a longtime admirer or discovering her for the first time, this book is a heartfelt homage to Jane Birkin’s timeless elegance, making it a must-have for every fashion lover’s collection.
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100 Greatest Cycling Climbs of Italy - Simon Warren
''The latest book from the inestimable and seemingly irrepressible Simon Warren.''thewashingmachinepostFrom the Gavia Pass to Mount Etna, from The Stelvio to The Zoncalan, these climbs are legends in Italy and the building blocks of the Giro d''Italia. Technology may advance, training and diet may evolve, but these world-famous mountains are a constant. They have witnessed triumph and despair, courage and heartache, they are where champions are made and where dreams are shattered. And yes, the greatest arenas of Italy''s greatest race are open 365 days of the year for any of us to ride. So take up the challenge, emulate your heroes and make your mark on the hundred greatest cycling climbs of Italy.
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Winter in Wartime - Jan Terlouw
During the Second World War, the Netherlands is still under Nazi control and any acts of resistance are punishable by death. But when sixteen-year-old Michiel is asked to take care of a wounded British Spitfire pilot he doesn't think twice. He joins the secret struggle against the Nazis, working every day to end the occupation and protect those in danger from it, knowing all the time that spies are everywhere and one loose word could cost him his life... Winter in Wartime is a thrilling, powerful and inspiring adventure story, based on the author's own experiences as a child in Nazi-occupied Holland.
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The Italy Letters - Vi Khi Nao
A mesmerizing epistolary tale of a sensual queer love affair set against the backdrop of Las Vegas’ gritty underbelly.The Italy Letters is a slim, powerful shot of literary fantasia from one of America’s best-kept secrets. Long an underground favorite, visionary writer Vi Khi Nao weaves an unforgettable and highly distinctive story of a love affair suffused with longing, erotic passion, and heartbreak—all while painting a picture of the gritty underside of Las Vegas.This beautiful and mesmerizing novel by a queer Vietnamese American writer is a brilliant and unclassifiable work of fiction that takes the form of a series of letters written by the unnamed narrator to her lover in Italy … part of a stream-of-consciousness narrative that is by turns poignant, bawdy, funny, and disturbing—and often beautifully poetic. Along the way, the story touches on the immigrant experience, LGBTQIA identity, social class, writing, betrayal, sex, and homesickness. The result is an authentically distinctive piece of writing from a writer on the cusp of wide acclaim. SEE LESS
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Noun+Noun Compounds in Italian - Jan Radimský
The book investigates one concrete compounding pattern in present-day Italian within a larger overview of Italian compounding. Various accounts and classifications of Noun + Noun combinations in Italian are reviewed, with special focus on the status of the lexical integrity hypothesis. The author sets out to propose an integrated approach to the Noun + Noun compounding pattern, rigorously based on large representative data sets that were extracted from the Italian web corpus ItWaC as both automatically and manually post-processed frequency lists. On the basis of such data, it is aimed at providing an account for the behaviour of various subtypes of Noun + Noun compounds.Obsahuje bibliografii a bibliografické odkazy. Klíčová slova: italština, podstatná jména, tvoření slov, složená slova, korpusová lingvistika, monografie
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Fascist Italy - Chris Hinton, John Hite
Depend on SHP''s comprehensive and best-selling core texts to enrich your understanding of A Level History.SHP Advanced History Core Texts are the Schools History Project''s acclaimed books for A level History. They offer:- clear and penetrating narrative - comprehensively explaining the content required for examination success- thought provoking and relevant activities that explore the content and help students think analytically about the subject- thorough exam preparation through carefully designed tasks that address the distinctive requirements of A Level history including guidance in essay writing and source-based investigations.- a wide range of revision strategies including structured content summariesAdditional features include: - A focus route pathway for independent learners- Learning Trouble Spots - which address common misunderstandings- diagrammatic summaries of key areas of content and historical issues - accessible summaries of recent historical debates.- active learning approaches, including decision-making exercisesFascist Italy This title is a comprehensive core text covering the rise and fall of Mussolini and the Fascist Party in Italy from 1900 to 1945. Major themes include:- how Mussolini rose to power and how he secured his regime- how successful Mussolini was in creating a nation of fascists- the impact of Mussolini''s foreign policy.
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Bolt Action: Campaign: Italy: Tough Gut - Warlord Games
A new supplement for Bolt Action focusing on the later Italian Campaign, following on from Soft Underbelly, adding new units, scenarios, and special rules.In Italy, the fight continues!As the Allies push north up the Italian Peninsula, they have encountered heavy resistance from the Axis and their multitude of fortified and defensive lines, slowing the allied advance to a crawl. The ‘soft underbelly’ of Europe proved to be false, instead it was a ‘tough gut’.This supplement for Bolt Action, and the counterpart to Soft Underbelly, focuses on the battles ranging from the Gustav Line in 1944 all the way to those of the Gothic Line in 1945, with the breakouts at Anzio and Monte Cassino of particular focus. Containing a host of scenarios to refight these famous battles, along with new units, special rules, and Theatre Selectors, this book contains everything players need to bring an end to the war and liberate Italy.
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Our World: Italy - Francesca Di Marzo
Our bestselling global board book series, now in paperback with extended endnotes for older kids! Ciao! It's time for a day in Italy. Play a game of soccer, enjoy paninis and gelato, and have fun until it's time for buonanotte. Even learn words in Italian with pronunciation guides throughout the story. Part of the Barefoot Books Our World series with over 200k copies sold Written by Italian author, Francesca Di Marzo and Italian illustrator, Naida Mazzenga Extended endnotes provide even more insights into life in Italy
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At the Table in Paris - Jan Thorbecke Verlag
At the Table in Paris invites readers to take a culinary stroll through the City of Light, along the Seine, over the Pont Neuf, to the Eiffel Tower, while taking little pit stops at street cafés to experience the food and drink on offer. With 40 typical French recipes, from breakfast right through to dinner and dessert, as well as information on what to do and where to go, this is a cookbook like no other. Discover the best green spaces to enjoy a picnic and feel inspired by time spent at the city's famous bistros to whip up your own version of Moules Frites, Coq Au Vin, or Crème Brûlée. At the Table in Paris celebrates all this city has to offer when it comes to food, drink, and must-see places.
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History for the IB Diploma Paper 3 Italy (1815–1871) and Germany (1815–1890) Coursebook with Digital Access (2 Years) - Mike Wells
This coursebook covers Paper 3, HL option 4: History of Europe, Topic 11: Italy (1815-1871) and Germany (1815-1890) of the History for the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma syllabus for first assessment in 2017. Tailored to the requirements of the IB syllabus, and written by experienced examiners and teachers it offers authoritative and engaging guidance through events in Italy and Germany in the 19th century, from the impact of revolutions to the emergence of nationalism and the factors involved in the unification process.
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Jane Eyre - Charlotte Brontë
One of the most enduring and beloved novels in history, Jane Eyre continues to captivate readers in this gorgeously designed volume. Orphaned as a child and forced to live with her cruel aunt, Jane endures many hardships in her childhood, including her early days at the Lowood School. Relying on her strength and intellect, Jane goes on to become a governess to the children of the handsome Mr. Rochester. Jane falls deeply in love with the mysterious and moody Mr. Rochester, but the dark secrets of Rochester’s past and outside influence threaten to swallow their budding romance. In this seminal gothic romance, Jane must choose between her fast-held principles and the only love she has ever known. Features include:An embossed-foil coverUnabridged textStunning designAn ideal gift for any bibliophile, this beautiful edition is sure to become a favorite in any collection.Essential volumes for the shelves of every classic literature lover, Chartwell Deluxe Editions offer beautifully presented works from some of the most important authors in literary history. Other deluxe classics from Chartwell include Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, Anne of Green Gables, Dracula, Emma, The Essential Tales and Poems of Edgar Allan Poe, The Iliad, Inferno, Irish Fairy and Folk Tales, The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, Little Women, Meditations, Moby Dick, Phantom of the Opera, Pride and Prejudice, The Odyssey, and The Republic.
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Our World: Italy - Francesca Di Marzo
“The Our World series continues to pack quite a bit of culture for the youngest readers into an easy-to-handle board book†– Booklist It''s time for a day in Italy! We''ll play a game of soccer, enjoy paninis and gelato, and have fun until it''s time for buonanotte. Italian author Francesca Di Marzo and illustrator Naida Mazzenga draw on their lived experiences in Italy to create an authentic picture of modern Italian life as part of the Our World Series for very young readers.
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Northanger Abbey (Jane Austen Collection) - Jane Austenová
Jane Austen''s Northanger Abbey is now available in an exclusive collector''s edition featuring a delicate laser-cut jacket on a textured book with foil stamping and ribbon marker, ideal for fiction lovers and book collectors alike. Austen fans who appreciated the Seasons collection will love this exquisitely designed volume from their beloved literary heroine.Obsessed with Gothic fiction, seventeen-year-old Catherine Morland is wintering in Bath when she encounters dashing gentleman Henry Tilney and the charismatic Thorpe siblings. Swept up by the high society she has found herself in, Catherine and her overactive imagination lead her into numerous comical misunderstandings with the Tilney family. Northanger Abbey boldly and humorously explores society in Regency-era England.This Northanger Abbey Jane Austen Edition is a beautiful and unique special edition, perfect for book collectors, Jane Austen lovers, and fans of classic literature. Whether you’re buying it as a gift or for yourself, this remarkable edition features:Beautiful hardcover with a one-of-a-kind, high-end laser-cut jacketDecorative interior pages featuring quotes distributed throughoutRibbon markerNorthanger Abbey is one of three inaugural titles in the Jane Austen collection that also includes Mansfield Park and Pride and Prejudice. The series will conclude with Sense and Sensibility, Emma, and Persuasion.
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Mansfield Park (Jane Austen Collection) - Jane Austenová
Jane Austen''s Mansfield Park is now available in an exclusive collector''s edition featuring a delicate laser-cut jacket on a textured book with foil stamping and ribbon marker, ideal for fiction lovers and book collectors alike. Austen fans who appreciated the Seasons collection will love this exquisitely designed volume from their beloved literary heroine.Mansfield Park follows ten-year-old Fanny Price, whose penniless family sends her to live with her wealthy relatives. Shy and ignored, Fanny is treated unkindly by her cousins, her two aunts, and her uncle. As Fanny grows up, scandals and tragedies plague the family. The story of a young woman trying to find her place in society, this classic coming-of-age story was revolutionary for its time.This Mansfield Park Jane Austen Edition is a beautiful and unique special edition, perfect for book collectors, Jane Austen lovers, and fans of classic literature. Whether you''re buying it as a gift or for yourself, this remarkable edition features:Beautiful hardcover with a one-of-a-kind, high-end laser-cut jacketDecorative interior pages featuring quotes distributed throughoutRibbon markerMansfield Park is one of three inaugural titles in the Jane Austen collection that also includes Northanger Abbey and Pride and Prejudice. The series will conclude with Sense and Sensibility, Emma, and Persuasion.
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Bartali's Bicycle: The True Story of Gino Bartali, Italy's Secret Hero - Megan Hoyt
This 2021 National Jewish Book Award finalist by author Megan Hoyt and illustrator Iacopo Bruno brings to light the inspiring, true story of Gino Bartali, a beloved Italian cyclist and secret champion in the fight for Jewish lives during World War II.Gino Bartali pedaled across Italy for years, winning one cycling race after another, including the 1938 Tour de France. Gino became an international sports hero! But the next year, World War II began, and it changed everything. Soldiers marched into Italy. Tanks rolled down the cobbled streets of Florence. And powerful leaders declared that Jewish people should be arrested.To the entire world, Gino Bartali was merely a champion cyclist. But Gino’s greatest achievement was something he never told a soul—that he secretly worked with the Italian resistance to save hundreds of Jewish men, women, and children, and others, from certain death, using the one thing no authority would question: his bicycle.This compelling nonfiction picture book for elementary-age readers offers a unique perspective on World War II history. It''s a strong choice for units on the war and for biographies of lesser-known heroes in history and in sports.
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The Scarlet Circus - Jane Yolen
This third volume in Jane Yolen''s World Fantasy Award-winning series brings you passionate treasures and delirious transformations. This bewitching assemblage, with an original introduction from Brandon Sanderson, is an ideal read for anyone who appreciates witty, compelling, and classic romantic fantasy. A rakish fairy meets the real Juliet behind Shakespeare''s famous tragedy. A jewelry artist travels to the past to meet a successful silver-smith. The addled crew of a ship at sea discovers a mysterious merman. More than one ignored princess finds her match in the most unlikely men. From ecstasy to tragedy, with love blossoming shyly, love at first sight, and even love borne of practical necessity - beloved fantasist Jane Yolen''s newest collection celebrates romance in all its glory. Other short story collections by Jane Yolen in the Jane Yolen Circus series The Emerald Circus How to Fracture a Fairy Tale The Midnight Circus
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Jan Ullrich - Friebe Daniel
Jan Ullrich: The Best There Never Was is the first biography of Jan Ullrich, arguably the most naturally talented cyclist of his generation, and also one of the most controversial champions of the Tour de France.In 1997, Jan Ullrich announced himself to the world by obliterating his rivals in the first mountain stage of the Tour de France. So awesome was his display that it sent shockwaves throughout the world of cycling and invited headlines such as L’Équipe’s ‘The New Giant’. He went on to become Germany’s first ever Tour winner, storming to victory in that edition by almost ten minutes, a result that was greeted as an era-defining changing of the guard. Everyone agreed: Jan Ullrich was the future of cycling. He was soon also voted Germany’s most popular sportsperson of all time, and his rivalry with Lance Armstrong defined the most controversial years of the Tour de France.Now, Daniel Friebe – who has covered twenty-one editions of the Tour de France – has gone in search of the man who was said in 1997 would go on to dominate his sport for a generation, but never quite managed it.Just what did happen to the best who never was?This is a gripping account of how unbearable expectation, mental and physical fragility, the effects of a complicated childhood, a morally corrupt sport and one individual – Lance Armstrong – can conspire to reroute destiny.Daniel Friebe takes us from the legacy of East Germany’s drugs programme to the pinnacle of pro cycling and asks: what price can you give sporting immortality?
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Jane Eyre (1847493734)
Kniha - autor Charlotte Brontëová, 492 stran, anglicky, Brožovaná bez přebalu matná - autor Charlotte Brontëová, 492 stran, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu matná A novel of high romance and great intensity, Jane Eyre has enjoyed popular success and critical acclaim ever since its first publication in 1847. Jane's journey from a troubled childhood to independence - and her turbulent love affair with the enigmatic Mr Rochester - electrified Victorian readers with its narrative power.With characters that are as unforgettable as the story they enact, and a striking use of language that amazed the readers of the day, Jane Eyre ranks among the most influential English novels ever written.
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Mind Your Manners - Sara Jane Ho
Founder of a global etiquette school and star of her own Netflix series, Mind Your Manners, Sara Jane Ho teaches readers how to thrive socially in a variety of situations, in person and online. Structured around five main 'microcultures' – Friendship and Social Life, Family Ties, Career-ing, Dating & Relationships, Food & Travel – Mind Your Manners reveals the subtle differences in expectation within each, and how to read the situation you find yourself in with ease and confidence so that you may respond appropriately. In Sara Jane's brilliant hands, etiquette becomes fresh, dynamic, and situation-specific, rather than strict and unforgiving. Sara Jane’s etiquette is contextual etiquette. Transcending old notions of manners entirely, it is nothing less than the art and science of interacting with others.
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Jane Eyre - Charlotte Brontë
A novel of high romance and great intensity, Jane Eyre has enjoyed popular success and critical acclaim ever since its first publication in 1847. Jane’s journey from a troubled childhood to independence – and her turbulent love affair with the enigmatic Mr Rochester – electrified Victorian readers with its narrative power.With characters that are as unforgettable as the story they enact, and a striking use of language that amazed the readers of the day, Jane Eyre ranks among the most influential English novels ever written.
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Persuasion (Vintage Classics Austen Series) - Jane Austenová
**FEATURED IN THE TIKTOK BOOKCLUB**''In Persuasion, Jane Austen picks up the pen to tell us who we are and what we want'' Independent Eight years ago Anne Elliot bowed to pressure from her family and made the decision not to marry the man she loved, Captain Wentworth. Now circumstances have conspired to bring him back into her social circle and Anne finds her old feelings for him reignited. However, when they meet again Wentworth behaves as if they are strangers and seems more interested in her friend Louisa. In this, her final novel, Jane Austen tells the story of a love that endures the tests of time and society with humour, insight and tenderness. WITH AN INTRODUCTION BY LYNNE TRUSS VINTAGE CLASSICS AUSTEN SERIES - all six of Jane Austen''s major novels, beautifully designed and introduced by our finest contemporary writers.
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Winnie-the-Pooh: Once There Was a Bear - Jane Riordanová
NEW stunning hardback edition of Jane Riordan’s prequel collection inspired by Milne’s classic stories, with Mark Burgess illustrations created in the style of E.H.Shepard''s iconic art.`You should find out about your Before, Christopher Robin, and then tell it to us all.''Enjoy the early adventures of Winnie-the-Pooh and friends in this stunning 100th anniversary range’s hardback edition.This authorised prequel story collection takes the reader back to the younger Christoper Robin’s world, when Pooh Bear was bought from Harrods. It includes a furry tale in London Zoo, a tall tale at The Natural History Museum and a tiny tale of a nursery mouse.We all have a place in our hearts for the adventures of Winnie-the-Pooh told by A.A.Milne in Winnie-the-Pooh and The House at Pooh Corner. Highly talented author Jane Riordan has written a wonderful collection of stories in the style of A.A.Milne, that take us back to where it all began, when Winnie-the-Pooh was first purchased for Christopher Robin in Harrods.Jane Riordan has a strong pedigree in writing in the style of A.A.Milne, having also created Winnie-the-Pooh Meets the King, Tales from the Forest, Winter in the Wood and Winnie-the-Pooh Easter Hunt.The stories in this 100th Anniversary range’s hardback edition are decorated with beautiful illustrations by Mark Burgess in the style of E.H.Shepard. Mark is uniquely suited to this having also illustrated Return to the Hundred Acre Wood,The Best Bear in All the World, Tales from the Forest and Winter in the Wood.It’s a real tribute to the world’s most famous bear and the perfect opportunity for everyone to find out how these favourite friends become the larger than life characters we all love.Do you own all the classic Pooh titles?Winnie-the-PoohThe House at Pooh CornerWhen We Were Very YoungNow We Are SixReturn to the Hundred Acre WoodThe Best Bear in All the WorldOnce There Was a BearTales from the ForestWinter in the WoodThe nation’s favourite teddy bear has been delighting generations of children for nearly 100 years. Milne’s classic children’s stories – featuring Piglet, Eeyore, Christopher Robin and, of course, Pooh himself – are gently humorous while teaching lessons about friendship and kindness.Pooh ranks alongside other beloved character such as Paddington Bear, and Peter Rabbit as an essential part of our literary heritage. Whether you’re 5 or 55, Pooh is the bear for all ages.
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Winnie-the-Pooh: Once There Was a Bear - Jane Riordanová
NEW stunning paperback edition of Jane Riordan’s prequel collection inspired by Milne’s classic stories, with Mark Burgess illustrations created in the style of E.H.Shepard''s iconic art.‘You should find out about your Before, Christopher Robin, and then tell it to us all.''Enjoy the early adventures of Winnie-the-Pooh and friends in this stunning 100th anniversary range’s hardback edition.This authorised prequel story collection takes the reader back to the younger Christoper Robin’s world, when Pooh Bear was bought from Harrods. It includes a furry tale in London Zoo, a tall tale at The Natural History Museum and a tiny tale of a nursery mouse.We all have a place in our hearts for the adventures of Winnie-the-Pooh told by A.A.Milne in Winnie-the-Pooh and The House at Pooh Corner. Highly talented author Jane Riordan has written a wonderful collection of stories in the style of A.A.Milne, that take us back to where it all began, when Winnie-the-Pooh was first purchased for Christopher Robin in Harrods.Jane Riordan has a strong pedigree in writing in the style of A.A.Milne, having also created Winnie-the-Pooh Meets the King, Tales from the Forest, Winter in the Wood and Winnie-the-Pooh Easter Hunt.The stories in this 100th Anniversary range’s paperback edition are decorated with beautiful illustrations by Mark Burgess in the style of E.H.Shepard. Mark is uniquely suited to this having also illustrated Return to the Hundred Acre Wood,The Best Bear in All the World, Tales from the Forest and Winter in the Wood.It’s a real tribute to the world’s most famous bear and the perfect opportunity for everyone to find out how these favourite friends become the larger than life characters we all love.Do you own all the classic Pooh titles?Winnie-the-PoohThe House at Pooh CornerWhen We Were Very YoungNow We Are SixReturn to the Hundred Acre WoodThe Best Bear in All the WorldOnce There Was a BearTales from the ForestWinter in the WoodThe nation’s favourite teddy bear has been delighting generations of children for nearly 100 years. Milne’s classic children’s stories – featuring Piglet, Eeyore, Christopher Robin and, of course, Pooh himself – are gently humorous while teaching lessons about friendship and kindness.Pooh ranks alongside other beloved character such as Paddington Bear, and Peter Rabbit as an essential part of our literary heritage. Whether you’re 5 or 55, Pooh is the bear for all ages.
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