Best Of South Italy - April 2024

Blue Guide Trentino & The South Tyrol

Trentino and the South Tyrol (Alto Adige) in the north of Italy are high alpine regions of extraordinary beauty, perfect for trekking, skiing and enjoying the outdoors, with beautiful alpine towns and villages to explore, full of history and interest. Long a part of the Austro-Hungarian empire, the meeting of cultures in this part of Italy is fascinating. This book is an excerpt from the forthcoming update of Blue Guide Northern Italy.

• ASIN: 1905131658
• ASIN: 1905131658
• ISBN: 1905131658
• Brand: Blue Guides Limited of London
• Manufacturer: Somerset Books

Atlas Obscura: An Explorer's Guide to the World's Hidden Wonders

It's time to get off the beaten path. Inspiring equal parts wonder and wanderlust, Atlas Obscura celebrates over 700 of the strangest and most curious places in the world. Talk about a bucket list: here are natural wonders—the dazzling glowworm caves in New Zealand, or a baobob tree in South Africa that's so large it has a pub inside where 15 people can drink comfortably. Architectural marvels, including the M.C. Escher-like stepwells in India. Mind-boggling events, like the Baby Jumping Festival in Spain, where men dressed as devils literally vault over rows of squirming infants. Not to men... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0761169083
• UPC: 642688057718
• ASIN: 0761169083
• ISBN: 0761169083
• Brand: Workman Publishing Company
• Manufacturer: Workman Publishing Company

My Brilliant Friend: Neapolitan Novels, Book One

Now an HBO series.Book one in the New York Times bestselling Neapolitan quartet about two friends growing up in post-war Italy is a rich, intense, and generous-hearted family epic by Italy’s most beloved and acclaimed writer, Elena Ferrante, “one of the great novelists of our time.” (Roxana Robinson, The New York Times)   Beginning in the 1950s in a poor but vibrant neighborhood on the outskirts of Naples, Ferrante’s four-volume story spans almost sixty years, as its protagonists, the fiery and unforgettable Lila, and the bookish narrator, Elena, become women, wives, mothers, and lead... [Read More]

• ASIN: 1609450787
• UPC: 787721927150
• ASIN: 1609450787
• ISBN: 9781609450786
• Brand: Europa Editions
• Manufacturer: Europa Editions

Othello

In Othello, Shakespeare creates powerful drama from a marriage between the exotic Moor Othello and the Venetian lady Desdemona that begins with elopement and mutual devotion and ends with jealous rage and death. Shakespeare builds many differences into his hero and heroine, including race, age, and cultural background. Yet most readers and audiences believe the couple’s strong love would overcome these differences were it not for Iago, who sets out to destroy Othello. Iago’s false insinuations about Desdemona’s infidelity draw Othello into his schemes, and Desdemona is subjected to Othel... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0743477553
• ASIN: 0743477553
• ISBN: 9780743477550
• Brand: Simon & Schuster
• Manufacturer: Simon & Schuster

The Story of the Lost Child: Neapolitan Novels, Book Four

• ASIN: 1609452860
• ASIN: 1609452860
• ISBN: 1609452860
• Brand: Ferrante Elena
• Manufacturer: Europa Editions

The Silver Spoon New Edition

""The quintessential cookbook." – USA TodayThe Silver Spoon, the most influential and bestselling Italian cookbook of the last 50 years, is now available in a new updated and revised edition. This bible of authentic Italian home cooking features over 2,000 revised recipes and is illustrated with 400 brand new, full‐color photographs. A comprehensive and lively book, its uniquely stylish and user‐friendly format makes it accessible and a pleasure to read. The new updated edition features new introductory material covering such topics as how to compose a traditional Italian meal,... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0714862568
• ASIN: 0714862568
• ISBN: 0714862568
• Brand: phaidon
• Manufacturer: Phaidon Press

Strega Nona

When Strega Nona leaves him alone with her magic pasta pot, Big Anthony is determined to show the townspeople how it works in this classic Caldecott Honor book from Tomie dePaola.Strega Nona—"Grandma Witch"—is the source for potions, cures, magic, and comfort in her Calabrian town. Her magical everfull pasta pot is especially intriguing to hungry Big Anthony. He is supposed to look after her house and tend her garden but one day, when she goes over the mountain to visit Strega Amelia, Big Anthony recites the magic verse over the pasta pot, with disastrous results. In this retelling of an o... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0671666061
• ASIN: 0671666061
• ISBN: 0671666061
• Brand: Ingram Book & Distributor
• Manufacturer: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers

Christian Slaves, Muslim Masters: White Slavery in the Mediterranean, The Barbary Coast, and Italy, 1500-1800 (Early Modern History: Society and Culture)

This is a study that digs deeply into this 'other' slavery, the bondage of Europeans by North-African Muslims that flourished during the same centuries as the heyday of the trans-Atlantic trade from sub-Saharan Africa to the Americas. Here are explored the actual extent of Barbary Coast slavery, the dynamic relationship between master and slave, and the effects of this slaving on Italy, one of the slave takers' primary targets and victims.

• ASIN: 1403945519
• ASIN: 1403945519
• ISBN: 1403945519
• Brand: Davis, Robert C.
• Manufacturer: Palgrave Macmillan

Secrets & Mysteries of Christopher Columbus

• ASIN: B07JZH4KPC
• ASIN: B07JZH4KPC

Much Ado About Nothing (Folger Shakespeare Library)

Much Ado About Nothing includes two quite different stories of romantic love. Hero and Claudio fall in love almost at first sight, but an outsider, Don John, strikes out at their happiness. Beatrice and Benedick are kept apart by pride and mutual antagonism until others decide to play Cupid. The authoritative edition of Much Ado About Nothing from The Folger Shakespeare Library, the trusted and widely used Shakespeare series for students and general readers, includes: -Freshly edited text based on the best early printed version of the play -Full explanatory notes conveniently placed on pages f... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0743482751
• ASIN: 0743482751
• ISBN: 0743482751
• Brand: Simon & Schuster
• Manufacturer: Washington Square Press

Lonely Planet Southern Italy (Travel Guide)

Lonely Planet: The world’s leading travel guide publisher Lonely Planet Southern Italy is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Go island-hopping across the stunning Aeolian Islands, explore the fabled island of Capri, or wander through ghostly ruins of Pompeii; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Southern Italy and begin your journey now! Inside Lonely Planet’s Southern Italy Travel Guide: Full-colour maps and images throughout Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to yo... [Read More]

• ASIN: 1786573679
• ASIN: 1786573679
• ISBN: 1786573679
• Manufacturer: Lonely Planet

My Calabria: Rustic Family Cooking from Italy's Undiscovered South

Recipes for easily accessible, fresh-from-the-garden Italian food from a Calabrian native and "bountiful good cook" (The Atlantic). At the tip of Italy's "boot" lies Calabria. It is a beautiful, mountainous region populated by fishermen and small farmers. Rosetta Costantino grew up in this rugged landscape―her father a shepherd and wine maker and her mother his tireless assistant. When her family immigrated to California, they re-created a little Calabria on their property, cooking with eggplant, tomatoes, and peppers from their garden, fresh ricotta made from scratch, and pasta fashioned by... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0393065162
• ASIN: 0393065162
• ISBN: 0393065162
• Manufacturer: W. W. Norton & Company

Easy Italian Phrase Book: 770 Basic Phrases for Everyday Use (Dover Language Guides Italian)

Here's the perfect book to use when you're traveling to Italy for business or pleasure — or whenever fast, effective communication in Italian is needed.This handy, sturdy volume contains more than 770 basic phrases that provide the practical language necessary for most everyday situations. Designed for use as a quick reference tool and an easy study guide, Easy Italian Phrase Book is the perfect companion when traveling abroad or for reading at odd moments in order to learn a few phrases each day.Included are basic phrases used in: making yourself understood; general expressions; restaurants... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0486280853
• UPC: 800759280858
• ASIN: 0486280853
• ISBN: 0486280853
• Manufacturer: Dover Publications

DK Eyewitness Travel Guide Dordogne, Bordeaux and the Southwest Coast

DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Dordogne, Bordeaux & the Southwest Coast will lead you straight to the best attractions this beautiful part of the world has to offer.Taste the best vineyards, discover prehistoric cave paintings, and indulge in the flavors of Aquitaine's local produce and classic dishes. Explore the major sites, beaches, and resorts with town-by-town listings and practical information on getting around by train, boat, and bike.Discover DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Dordogne, Bordeaux & the Southwest Coast.   • Detailed itineraries and "don't-miss" destination highlights at a gl... [Read More]

• ASIN: 1465440968
• ASIN: 1465440968
• ISBN: 9781465440969
• Brand: Dk Pub
• Manufacturer: DK Eyewitness Travel

Michelin Italy Road Atlas (Atlas (Michelin))

Michelin's European atlases have an exciting new look inside and out. The new cover design highlights the focus on road travel adventures and discovery, while inside, the new, simplified page numbers make it easy to locate the next page of the journey. Small locator maps on each page clearly situate the map page within the context of the larger area for better navigation. Extremely practical town and city map pages include a map of the town center and the surrounding area. Of course, all the atlases feature Michelin's accurate mapping, updated each year by dedicated Michelin teams, where you'l... [Read More]

• ASIN: 2067192450
• ASIN: 2067192450
• ISBN: 2067192450
• Manufacturer: Michelin

Italy South Regional Map 564 (Michelin Regional Maps) (Map)

Books : Italy South Regional Map 564 (Michelin Regional Maps)

• UPC: 185832993

Bolzano, South Tyrol region, Trentino Alto Adige, Italy. Panoramic view of the typical Christmas ma Print Wall Art By Marco Bottigelli

Photographic PrintThis photographic print is digitally printed on archival photographic paper resulting in vivid, pure color and exceptional detail that is suitable for museum or gallery

• UPC: 475215206
• Color: Multicolor
• Size: 24 x 1224" x 12"

Baroque Church of Village Kurtatsch, Unterlandes, South Tyrol, Italy Print Wall Art By Martin Zwick

PhotoThis photographic print leverages sophisticated digital technology to capture a level of detail that is absolutely stunning. The colors are vivid and pure. The high-quality archival paper, a favorite choice among professional photographers, has a

• UPC: 965422339
• Color: Multicolor
• Size: 16" x 24"16 x 24

Chapel Barbarakapelle in the Village of Wengen, South Tyrol. Italy Print Wall Art By Martin Zwick

PhotoThis photographic print leverages sophisticated digital technology to capture a level of detail that is absolutely stunning. The colors are vivid and pure. The high-quality archival paper, a favorite choice among professional photographers, has a

• UPC: 479821322
• Color: Multicolor
• Size: 24" x 16"24 x 16

St. Jakob in Kastelaz in the Vineyards of Tramin, South Tyrol, Italy Print Wall Art By Martin Zwick

PhotoThis photographic print leverages sophisticated digital technology to capture a level of detail that is absolutely stunning. The colors are vivid and pure. The high-quality archival paper, a favorite choice among professional photographers, has a

• UPC: 725160388
• Color: Multicolor
• Size: 18" x 24"18 x 24

Coastline South of Ravello, Ravello, Campania, Italy Print Wall Art By Roberto Gerometta

Photographic PrintThis photographic print is digitally printed on archival photographic paper resulting in vivid, pure color and exceptional detail that is suitable for museum or gallery

• UPC: 462051613
• Color: Multicolor
• Size: 24 x 1824" x 18"

The Dolomites in the valley of Val Gardena in South Tyrol, Alto Adige. Italy Print Wall Art By Martin Zwick

Photographic PrintThis photographic print is digitally printed on archival photographic paper resulting in vivid, pure color and exceptional detail that is suitable for museum or gallery

• UPC: 452688450
• Color: Multicolor
• Size: 24 x 1824" x 18"

Brixen, View of the Cathedral. Central Europe, South Tyrol, Italy Print Wall Art By Martin Zwick

PhotoThis photographic print leverages sophisticated digital technology to capture a level of detail that is absolutely stunning. The colors are vivid and pure. The high-quality archival paper, a favorite choice among professional photographers, has a

• UPC: 760274079
• Color: Multicolor
• Size: 24 x 1824" x 18"

The Dolomites in the valley of Val Gardena in South Tyrol, Alto Adige, Italy Print Wall Art By Martin Zwick

Photographic PrintThis photographic print is digitally printed on archival photographic paper resulting in vivid, pure color and exceptional detail that is suitable for museum or gallery

• UPC: 517405543
• Color: Multicolor
• Size: 24 x 1824" x 18"

Telescope viewer of City of Capri, an Italian island off the Sorrentine Peninsula on the south s... Print Wall Art

Photographic PrintThis photographic print is digitally printed on archival photographic paper resulting in vivid, pure color and exceptional detail that is suitable for museum or gallery

• UPC: 664497731
• Color: Multicolor
• Size: 30" x 20"30 x 20