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MILAN & THE LAKES
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The Devil in the Hills
• Cesare Pavese
LITERATURE •
2002 •
PAPER
• 220 PAGES
This book, the most personal of the many stories, poems and novels of Pavese, follows the summer adventures of three young men in the hills, vineyards and villages of the author's native Piedmont. Cesare Pavese was one of the most influential Italian voices of the mid-20th century. Unable to publish during Italy's fascist government, he turned to translation of Melville, Joyce and other modern masters. This book, like most of his work, was published in the short period between WWII and the author's death in 1951. Translated from the Italian by D.D. Paige.
(ITL430, $23.95) |
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Foucault's Pendulum
• Umberto Eco
• William Weaver
LITERATURE •
2007 •
PAPER
• 623 PAGES
Eco's stunning sophomore effort is a wild, complex conspiracy novel set in Milan. The narrator (an expert on the Knights Templar) and his co-workers in a vanity publishing house specializing in hermetics invent a stunningly contrived plot to appeal to their readers. It involves Templars, Rosicrucians, Cabalists, occultists, Freemasons, Jesuits, and more. As events progess, the book becomes a study in how fiction can influence reality. A verbose, philosophical, scholarly cross-genre predecessor to the Da Vinci Code, perfect for readers who feel up to an extremely rewarding challenge.
(ITL649, $15.95) |
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Frommer's Milan and The Lakes Day by Day
• Sasha Heseltine
GUIDEBOOK •
2009 •
PAPER
A compact shirt pocket guide, ideal for a short visit, featuring remarkably good suggestions for everything from food, hotels and neighborhoods to shopping. With a separate foldout map of the city center.
(ITA86, $12.99) |
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A Hedonist's Guide to Milan
• Fleur Britten
GUIDEBOOK •
2010 •
PAPER
• 208 PAGES
A guide to the vibrant city, with comprehensive listings of accommodations, restaurants and bars.
(ITL864, $18.95) |
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The Italians
• Luigi Barzini
CULTURAL PORTRAIT •
1996 •
PAPER
• 352 PAGES
The definitive portrait of the Italian people, noteworthy for its insight, grace and wit. It's a classic, scholarly essay on the Italian character, still worthwhile though first published in 1964. Much historical information is included. Highly recommended.
(ITL05, $16.00) |
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Italy, A Traveler's Literary Companion
• Lawrence Venuti
ANTHOLOGY •
2003 •
PAPER
• 256 PAGES
This collection of tales by diverse Italian writers, organized geographically, captures the spirit, history and allure of the country. Not just a literary companion, this anthology is also a who's who of contemporary Italian writers. Bravo.
(ITL466, $14.95) |
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Knopf Mapguide Milan
• Knopf Guides
GUIDEBOOK •
2008 •
PAPER
• 48 PAGES
A practical and handy passport-sized guide to the city, featuring fold-out maps.
(ITL809, $10.95) |
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Leonardo da Vinci, The Mind of the Renaissance
• Alessandro Vezzosi
BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR •
1997 •
PAPER
• 160 PAGES
A pocket-size encyclopedia, this colorful book illustrates and documents the life and work of Leonardo, including a long section of excerpts from his writings.
(ITL77, $12.95) |
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Milan Map
• Touring Club Italiano
2004 •
MAP
An excellent map of Milan and the metropolitan region at a scale of 1:15,000 by Touring Club Italiano. Two Sides. 36x47 inches.
(ITL618, $12.95) |
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Milan, The Diamond
• Paolo Roversi
GUIDEBOOK •
2011 •
PAPER
• 140 PAGES
The unusual WhaiWhai guidebook series takes readers on a historical treasure hunt through the city discovering monuments and hidden corners through fictional scenerios. To play, you need to have a cell phone on hand to receive clues.
(ITA238, $21.95) |
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Northern Italy Map
• Touring Club Italiano
MAP
This beautifully shaded road map of Northern Italy (1:400,000) shows the region including Trieste, Venice, Bologna Milan and Turin. Printed and tear- and water-resistant paper. One Side. 37x59 inches.
(ITL38, $14.95) |
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Pimsleur Quick & Simple Italian
• Pimsleur Language Method
LANGUAGE & PHRASEBOOKS •
2005 •
AUDIO CD
Four audio CDs with eight 30-minute lessons in basic Italian, covering elementary vocabulary and phrases used in travel and everyday situations. The Pimsleur method emphasizes the use of listening skills without reading materials (so there isn't a book to follow along). It's advertised as "Totally audio: hear it, learn it, speak it."
(ITL630, $19.95) |
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Rick Steves' Italian Phrase Book & Dictionary
• Rick Steves
LANGUAGE & PHRASEBOOKS •
2008 •
PAPER
• 281 PAGES
A compact phrase book for travelers, organized thematically and with a brief dictionary. This is no dry litany of phrases but is instead peppered with humor and Rick Steves' insider insight into how to break the ice and make friends around the world.
(ITL424, $8.95) |
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Rough Guide Italian Lakes
• Lucy Ratcliffe
GUIDEBOOK •
2009 •
PAPER
• 400 PAGES
This comprehensive guide in the British series nicely balances a historical and cultural overview with practical travel information.
(ITA34, $19.99) |
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Time Out Milan
• Sylvia Tombesi-Walton
GUIDEBOOK •
2008 •
PAPER
• 256 PAGES
An up-to-date guide on what to do and where to go by the people who publish Time Out Magazine.
(ITL669, $19.95) |
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Travelers' Tales Italy
• Ann Calcagno
• Jan Morris
ANTHOLOGY •
2001 •
PAPER
• 437 PAGES
From a climb up the dome of St. Peter's to a walk through Milano Centrale train station, this collection of 48 stories on traveling in Italy and Italian life is an insightful introduction to the country. Contributors include Barbara Grizzuti Harrison, Frances Mayes, Jonathan Keats, and Stanley Crouch, who writes on "Umbria Jazz" in Rome.
(ITL182, $18.95) |
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A Traveller's History of Italy
• Valerio Lintner
HISTORY •
2008 •
PAPER
• 287 PAGES
A brief history of Italy through the 1990s -- wide-ranging, accessible and necessarily condensed. With a useful chronology and historical gazetteer, this book marches confidently through the centuries.
(ITL86, $14.95) |
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