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Does your dream vacation seem out of reach? Discover stress-free, cost-saving secrets for planning the ultimate Italian getaway.Is a trip to Italy on your bucket list but out of your budget? Does preparing for international travel leave you feeling anxious? Do you worry about falling into a tourist trap? Italian travel guide and blogger Corinna Cooke has years of experience creating private vacations throughout every corner of the country. And now she's here to share her insider tips so you can make the most of your time abroad.How to Travel Italy is your all-in-one guide for crafting your personalized dream vacation. You'll create an itinerary that's custom-fit to your interests: from world...
This e-book contains: Ready to embark on an unforgettable Italian adventure? This e-book is your gateway to unlocking the magic of Italy, from the bustling streets of Rome to the romantic canals of Venice. Here's what awaits you: A captivating journey through history: Explore iconic landmarks like the Colosseum and the Trevi Fountain, and delve into the rich legacy of emperors and gladiators. A feast for the eyes - and the soul: Discover the artistic treasures of Florence, birthplace of the Renaissance, and marvel at masterpieces by Michelangelo and Da Vinci. A taste of Italy's diverse cuisine: Embark on a culinary voyage through regional specialties, from Tuscan pastas and Chianti wines to ...
From the Foreword by Jasper White, chef, restauranteur and author; "Fabulous recipes aside, this book is worth possessingjust for the in depth dissertations Mary Ann gives on so manyingredients like olive oil, cheese, rice, lentils, pasta, pasta sauces,tomatoes, bread, artichokes, radicchio, prosciutto, mortadella,balsamic vinegar and other stars of Italian cuisine. She teaches theimportance of each and their connections to particular regions, citiesand villages with a knowledge that can only come from firsthandexperience. Mary Ann tells fun stories of Saints and extraordinarypeople and their connections to particular customs, history, holidays,farming and techniques of food preparation. The...
This volume contains the proceedings of the Italia Judaica Jubilee Conference, held at Tel Aviv University 3-5 January, 2010, on the occasion of the jubilee celebration of outstanding scholarship on the history of Italian Jewry. Established in 1960 by Professor Shlomo Simonsohn and scholars from Israel and other countries, the Italia Judaica Project has sponsored documentation and research and organized international conferences, including some as part of the Israeli-Italian cultural agreement. The conference records the success of the project, exploring a broad range of topics related to the culture and history of the Jews in Italy in the Middle Ages and early modern times, such as: Jewish ...
This new beginning Italian text is a brief version of the best-selling "Prego!," perfectly designed for those programs that are interested in this successful four-skills and communicative introduction to Italian language and culture but whose curriculum necessitates a briefer text. In addition, the communicative activities and even more streamlined vocabulary and grammar presentation have been re-organized into a four-part chapter structure including a beautiful, new mid-lesson cultural spread.
Italia: Civilta e Cultura offers a comprehensive description of historical and cultural development on the Italian peninsula. This project was developed to provide students and professors with a flexible and easy-to-read reference book about Italian civilization and cultural studies, also appropriate for cinema and Italian literature classes. This text is intended for students pursuing a minor or a major in Italian studies and serves as an important learning tool with its all-inclusive vision of Italy. Each chapter includes thematic itineraries to promote active class discussion and textual comprehension check-questions to guide students through the reading and understanding of the subject matter.
Jump into the game with this engaging book on Italys national soccer team. Students will learn about the teams most incredible players and its winning history.
BBC course for beginners.
Scalare le Dolomiti, belle da togliere il fiato, raggiungere il ciglio di un vulcano che ribolle di lava in Sicilia, esplorare i villaggi medievali lungo le vie dei pellegrini in Toscana, gironzolare per le scintillanti coste delle Cinque Terre: abbiamo selezionato i migliori sentieri del paese per soddisfare ogni interesse e ogni livello di preparazione. Che desideriate una tranquilla camminata di un giorno tra vigne e oliveti, avventurosi trekking di più giorni sulle Alpi o l'emozione di sfidare una via ferrata, questa guida vi condurrà tra le ricchezze naturali, culturali e storiche dell'Italia. Tutto ciò che bisogna sapere per prepararsi a ogni tipo di escursione. Informazioni su pernottamento, pasti e servizi lungo i percorsi. Consigli su attrezzature, salute e sicurezza
In 1447 Alfonso of Aragon, King of Naples, engaged the humanist antiquarian Biondo Flavio to compose in Latin a catalogue of famous men of Italy. This commission became Italia Illustrata, the first historical topography. In it, Biondo superimposed upon Italy’s classical heritage and her troubled medieval history a panorama of Italy in his own time. Although Italia Illustrata and three other major Latin treatises made Biondo’s reputation as the father of modern historiography and archaeology, these works have been accessible only in early modern printed editions to specialists with entrée to rare book rooms. Catherine J. Castner has now made this important treatise available in modern te...