Who or what is taking the kitchen scraps from the garbage every night? What starts out as a puzzle becomes a mystery. Every night Grandma leaves table scraps in a wrapped plastic bag in the garbage can where, according to plan, the McNellis children pick them up to feed their kittens. But the plan changes when the bag is gone in the morning. The twins, Liza and Bill, and brother Jed decide to investigate the matter. First the children discover Liza's missing red sweater in a part of the woods she hadn't been to before, next they read about runaway children in the newspaper, and then their new puppy is lost. Finally they find a teepee in the woods with what seems to be Indians in warpaint dancing and shooting arrows! The young detectives must put all the clues together and solve the mystery.
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Welcome to Italy, the laid-back land of Roman majesty, Tuscan sunshine, and Venetian romance--at least, that's what they say in the tourist brochures. Our student researchers have lived the real vita bella--dodging rogue scooters, unscheduled bus strikes, and overeager Italian suitors--in order to bring you the coverage that really matters. Their irreverent, in-depth commentary will keep you entertained through scores of Michelangelos and Medicis, and guide you straight to the best gelaterias in town. Whether you're studying abroad in one city or hostel-hopping between all three, Let's Go Rome, Venice & Florence will prepare you for an adventure you'll never forget. Let's Go publishes the world's favorite student travel guides, written entirely by Harvard undergraduates. Armed with pens, notebooks, and a few changes of underwear stuffed in their backpacks, our student researchers go across continents, through time zones, and above expectations to seek out invaluable travel experiences for our readers. Let's Go has been on the road for 50 years and counting: We're on a mission to provide our readers with sharp, fresh coverage packed with socially responsible opportunities to go beyond tourism.
Discover the beauty of Italy with this comprehensive travel guide to Rome, Venice, and Florence. Whether you have three days, seven days, or ten days to explore, this guide provides you with detailed itineraries, hidden gems, practical tips, and recommendations to make the most of your trip. In the "Overview of Italy" section, delve into the rich history, culture, and charm of this fascinating country. Learn about its iconic landmarks, delectable cuisine, and vibrant atmosphere that make it a top tourist destination. Essential information, such as packing tips, language phrases, safety information, and transportation options, is covered in the "Practical Tips and Recommendations" section. Gain insights into local customs, dress codes, and currency exchange to ensure a smooth and enjoyable journey. Each city, Rome, Venice, and Florence, is explored in-depth with their own dedicated sections. Discover the must-visit attractions, including the Colosseum, Vatican City, St. Mark's Square, the Duomo, and more. Dive into the history and significance of each landmark, providing a deeper understanding of their cultural importance. Unearth hidden gems in each city, such as lesser-known neighborhoods, local markets, and unique experiences that offer a glimpse into the authentic local life. Indulge in the local cuisine, savoring traditional dishes and exploring dining options that cater to all tastes and budgets. Embark on shopping adventures in Rome and Florence, where you'll find everything from high-end fashion boutiques to local artisan crafts. Discover the best shopping districts and unique souvenirs to take home as cherished mementos of your trip. Explore the vibrant nightlife and entertainment scenes in each city, with recommendations for clubs, bars, theaters, and live performances. Immerse yourself in the energetic atmosphere and experience the unique nightlife culture of Italy. The itineraries provided for different trip durations, such as three days, seven days, and ten days, offer a well-balanced mix of popular attractions and off-the-beaten-path experiences. Whether you're a history enthusiast, art lover, foodie, or simply seeking to soak up the ambiance, these itineraries cater to diverse interests. Additional sections cover practical travel tips, such as packing suggestions, language and useful phrases, safety information, transportation options, recommended guidebooks, helpful apps, and resources to enhance your travel experience. This comprehensive travel guide equips you with all the necessary information and recommendations to make your journey through Italy a truly memorable one. Prepare to immerse yourself in the rich culture, stunning architecture, delicious cuisine, and captivating landscapes of Rome, Venice, and Florence.
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Written by locals, Fodor's travel guides have been offering expert advice for all tastes and budgets for over 80 years. Unforgettable art, heavenly villages, dream cities--there are so many reasons to visit Italy that deciding where to go and what to do can be overwhelming. Fodor's The Best of Italy takes the guesswork out of choosing the perfect Italian itinerary by compiling the top choices chosen by Fodor's Italy-based experts. Fodor's Best of Italy includes: UP-TO-DATE COVERAGE: Fodor's The Best of Italy provides thorough, insightful coverage of the highlights of this beloved European destination. Dozens of scintillating new reviews are sure to entice first-time and even repeat visitors to hotels and restaurants throughout Rome, Venice, and Florence. ILLUSTRATED FEATURES: The visual impact of the lively images throughout the guide is doubly enhanced by several in-depth, magazine-style articles highlighting Italy's top attractions, including Rome's imperial ruins; Tuscan wine country; Venice's Grand Canal; a Who's Who of Renaissance Art in Florence; the Sistine Chapel Ceiling; the frescoes at the Basilica of St. Francis; and more. INDISPENSABLE TRIP PLANNING TOOLS: The major attractions of the big three--Rome, Venice, and Florence--are explored in-depth, alongside top itineraries and what to do whether on your own or with the kids. Our user-friendly Experience chapter helps travelers plan the most memorable trip, cueing them in to Top Attractions, Top Experiences, Italy Today, What's New, and a trove of useful information. Easy-to-scan recommendations run the gamut from alfresco dining in Venice to the art treasures of Florence; how to trek the Cinque Terre; and where to find the best beaches along the Amalfi Coast. DISCERNING RECOMMENDATIONS: Fodor's The Best of Italy offers savvy advice and recommendations from local writers to help travelers make the most of their visit. Fodor's Choice designates our best picks in every category. COVERS: Rome, Florence, Venice, Tuscany, Umbria, Milan, and more.
A landmark work of narrative history, Paris 1919 is the first full-scale treatment of the Peace Conference in more than twenty-five years. It offers a scintillating view of those dramatic and fateful days when much of the modern world was sketched out, when countries were created—Iraq, Yugoslavia, Israel—whose troubles haunt us still. Winner of the Samuel Johnson Prize • Winner of the PEN Hessell Tiltman Prize • Winner of the Duff Cooper Prize Between January and July 1919, after “the war to end all wars,” men and women from around the world converged on Paris to shape the peace. Center stage, for the first time in history, was an American president, Woodrow Wilson, who with his Fourteen Points seemed to promise to so many people the fulfillment of their dreams. Stern, intransigent, impatient when it came to security concerns and wildly idealistic in his dream of a League of Nations that would resolve all future conflict peacefully, Wilson is only one of the larger-than-life characters who fill the pages of this extraordinary book. David Lloyd George, the gregarious and wily British prime minister, brought Winston Churchill and John Maynard Keynes. Lawrence of Arabia joined the Arab delegation. Ho Chi Minh, a kitchen assistant at the Ritz, submitted a petition for an independent Vietnam. For six months, Paris was effectively the center of the world as the peacemakers carved up bankrupt empires and created new countries. This book brings to life the personalities, ideals, and prejudices of the men who shaped the settlement. They pushed Russia to the sidelines, alienated China, and dismissed the Arabs. They struggled with the problems of Kosovo, of the Kurds, and of a homeland for the Jews. The peacemakers, so it has been said, failed dismally; above all they failed to prevent another war. Margaret MacMillan argues that they have unfairly been made the scapegoats for the mistakes of those who came later. She refutes received ideas about the path from Versailles to World War II and debunks the widely accepted notion that reparations imposed on the Germans were in large part responsible for the Second World War. Praise for Paris 1919 “It’s easy to get into a war, but ending it is a more arduous matter. It was never more so than in 1919, at the Paris Conference. . . . This is an enthralling book: detailed, fair, unfailingly lively. Professor MacMillan has that essential quality of the historian, a narrative gift.” —Allan Massie, The Daily Telegraph (London)
Annette Joseph’s years in Italy revealed this truth: Italy, in all its multifaceted, glorious history and culture has to be experienced in full. Over almost three decades, Italy has fed, entertained, confused, excited, lured, promised, lied, satisfied, occasionally disappointed, and utterly enchanted her. She’s left, but can't stay away—she’ll always return. Always. Just like a beloved partner…Italy Is My Boyfriend will take you through the journey of finding love, life, and a sense of home. While often times a lonely, challenging place, never once did the love for this special place waiver. See how one very determined lady finds her dream place in the Tuscan sun.
