A History of Italian Cinema is the only comprehensive and up-to-date book on the subject available anywhere, in any language

Every year for all the 30 they have been married, Begley and Muhlstein have escaped to Venice to write. In this collection of essays, the couple has fashioned an homage to the City of Water.

The Italian Farmer’s Tableis a sumptuously illustrated cookbook featuring authentic recipes from over thirtyagriturismi(working family farms that provide room & board to travelers) in northern Italy, where the cuisine served epitomizes the farm-fresh movement underway in the United States, the UK, and beyond. Visitors toagriturismi, who come from all over Europe and North America, indulge in such delights as fresh ricotta cheese made the same morning, prosciutto from free-range pigs, and organic vegetables picked minutes before serving. nbsp; Professional chefs who are fluent in Italian, Matteo and Melissa have transcribed more than 150 authentic northern Italian recipes from these family farms—few of which are found in cookbooks available outside of Italy. Full-color photographs and anecdotes about the farms and their residents bring Italy’s glorious countryside to life and complement such recipes as Onion Tarts, Fried Butternut Squash Ravioli, Piemontese Beef Stew, and Goat Cheese Gnocchi with Almond Butter. All recipe ingredients are given in both U.S. and metric measurements. nbsp;

From the bestselling author of "Knitting Over the Edge" and "Knitting Beyond the Edge" comes an exciting new book inspired by Epstein's knitting tour of the Tuscan countryside.

"The Lady Queen" weaves the story of one of the most extraordinary (and unjustly overlooked) rulers of the Middle Ages. . . . Goldstone has produced [one of] the most compelling histories of the calamitous 14th-century'.--Ross King, author of "The Judgment of Paris."

A celebration of Tuscan farmhouse style, with practical advice on how to bring the look home.For anyone who has ever dreamed of living under the Tuscan sun, Italian Rustic is the next best thing a step-by-step guide to recreating the romance and appeal of the weathered Italian farmhouse. This nuts-and-bolts guide to building Italian-style walks the reader through all the elements that make the rustic Italian home so unique, from the hand-laid stone walls to the artisanal stucco wall finishes. Author Elizabeth Minchilli, an American design writer based in Rome and Tuscany, received dozens of questions from readers after publishing her last book, Artisan's Restoring a Home in Italy. The queries went beyond the usual searches for fabric and couches. "People were hungry to know how terra-cotta tiles were laid, or how fireplaces were built," she says. Italian Rustic, researched with the help of her Italian architect husband, is the user-friendly result: a book that explains, in clear text accompanied by photographs and drawings, how to lay a tile floor a la Italiana, or add a Tuscan-style pergola to any garden. With more than 300 stunning photographs shot on location in Tuscany and Umbria, the book contains profiles of local artisans, engaging text on how the farmhouse style evolved, and targeted advice on how Americans can find Italian-style building materials and craftsmen close to home. This essential sourcebook will appeal to anyone building an addition or an entire house from scratch, or for homeowners who want to add just a touch of Italian style to their houses.

Kostioukovitch captures the fierce local pride that gives Italian cuisine its remarkable diversity. Organized according to region and colorfully designed with illustrations, maps, menus, and glossaries, this is an exceptional celebration of Italy's culinary gifts.

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In the spirit of "The Oxford Project" and "American Farmer" comes this magical and utterly unique portrayal of rural Italian life, and a tribute to the region's kaleidoscope of charming local characters.

The fourth edition of this historical survey of Italy has been updated to include recent events such as the outcome of the 2008 elections, an analysis of the fall of the Prodi government and new biographies on Guglielmo Marconi, Gianfranco Fini, Emilio Segre and Walter Veltroni. Di Scala (history, U. of Massachusetts, Boston) covers more than 300 years of Italian history for students and researchers, comparing the social, political and economic developments in this country with the rest of Europe during the same period. An expanded discussion of immigration policy, currently a controversial subject in Italy, is also included. Annotation #169;2009 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

"First Published by Mondadori Electa S.p.A. 2008 Milan."

Includes bibliographical references and index.