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Author: Gabrielle Euvino
Publisher: Penguin
Published: 2001-10-01
Total Pages: 414
ISBN-13: 9780028642345
DOWNLOAD EBOOKOffers an introduction to Italy's history and culture, from ancient Rome and the power of the Vatican to Mussolini's rise to power, Milan's fashion designers, and Italian cuisine.
Author: Eric Nelson
Publisher: Penguin
Published: 2002
Total Pages: 412
ISBN-13: 9780028641515
DOWNLOAD EBOOKYou’re no idiot, of course. The battle scenes in Gladiator had you on the edge of your seat and wondering where you could find more information on the rise and fall of ancient Rome. But so far, your search has left you feeling like a blundering barbarian. Pick yourself up off the coliseum floor! Consult The Complete Idiot’s Guide® to the Roman Empire—a fun-to-read introduction to the fascinating history, people, and culture of ancient Rome. In this Complete Idiot’s Guide®, you get: --The history of the Roman Empire’s rise and fall. --An idiot-proof introduction to the great epic literature of the Roman Republic. --A survey of the Romans in arts and popular culture. --Fascinating details of some of history’s most nefarious emperors, including Nero, Caligula, and Commodus.
Author: Gabrielle Euvino
Publisher: Penguin
Published: 2004-09-07
Total Pages: 562
ISBN-13: 110112671X
DOWNLOAD EBOOKLearn the language of la dolce vita! For anyone who wants to learn and enjoy the most expressive and romantic of languages, the third edition of The Complete Idiot’s Guide® to Learning Italian is the first choice for a whole new generation of enthusiastic students of Italian. This updated edition includes two new quick references on verbs, grammar, and sentence structure; two new appendixes on Italian synonyms and popular idiomatic phrases; and updated business and money sections. • First two editions have sold extraordinarily well • Italian is the fourth most popular language in the United States
Author: Alan Axelrod
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Published: 2006
Total Pages: 436
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Author: Nathan Barber
Publisher: Penguin
Published: 2011-10-04
Total Pages: 602
ISBN-13: 1101558563
DOWNLOAD EBOOK• Fascinating, fact-filled writing that delivers hundreds of years in the life of the European continent • Terrific supplementary reading for AP History students
Author: Jeanette Hurt
Publisher: Penguin
Published: 2012-02-07
Total Pages: 203
ISBN-13: 1101572248
DOWNLOAD EBOOKFeatures sixty-five recipes for all meats including game and seafood. Also includes delicious recipes for vegetarian sausages and home-made condiments.
Author: Gabrielle Euvino
Publisher: Penguin
Published: 2005
Total Pages: 212
ISBN-13: 9781592573790
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA practical handbook for business travelers and tourists, a completely updated guide employs language-immersion principles to teach readers a wide variety of useful words and phrases and includes compact grammar and pronunciations sections, tips on Italian cultures, clear maps, and extensive vocabulary lists and verb charts. Original.
Author: Bruce Murphy
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Published: 2007-03-29
Total Pages: 580
ISBN-13: 0470121130
DOWNLOAD EBOOKMarvel at the Sistine Chapel in the Vatican or the take a gondola ride through Venice at dusk. Sunbathe on the Amalfi Coast or walk the streets of Pompeii. Find the latest fashions in Milan or enjoy an opera amid the ruins of a Roman Amphitheater in Verona. See magnificent cathedrals and architecture or get caught up in the intrigue of Sicily. Italy has enough cultural treasures and scenic splendors to last a lifetime, and this guide helps you make the most of your time with info on: Attractions in Rome, Florence, Tuscany, Venice, Naples, Pompeii, the Amalfi Coast, Sicily, and more Italy’s history, culture, people, architecture, and cuisine Museums with masterpieces by Michelangelo, Caravaggio, Bernini, Bellini, Tintoretto, and others Must-see churches, beginning with St. Peter's Basilica in Rome The best ways to travel from one destination to another within Italy Shopping for marbled paper goods, Murano glass, hand-painted porcelain, and of course, fashion accessories Four great itineraries Like every For Dummies travel guide, Italy For Dummies, Fourth Edition includes: Down-to-earth trip-planning advice What you shouldn’t miss — and what you can skip The best hotels and restaurants for every budget Handy Post-it Flags to mark your favorite pages There’s even a glossary of menu terms to help you make the most of Italian diverse, divine cuisine. So dig in and enjoy.
Author: Daria Gabryanczyk
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Published: 2012-03-06
Total Pages: 436
ISBN-13: 1119951216
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Author: Plinio Apuleyo Mendoza
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Published: 2001
Total Pages: 238
ISBN-13: 156833236X
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