Italy: Hiker's Cinque Terre

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Cadogan Italian Riviera & Piemonte •  Michael Pauls •  Dana Facaros
GUIDEBOOK • 2008 • PAPER • 332 PAGES
An authoritative guide to Northwest Italy, including Liguria, the Cinque Terre, Portofino, Genoa and lesser-known destinations. Strong on practical information, it's also a good overview of the history, culture and cuisine of the region. With color photos and sketch maps. (ITL407, $19.95)

La Bella Figura, A Field Guide to the Italian Mind •  Beppe Severgnini
CULTURAL PORTRAIT • 2007 • PAPER • 288 PAGES
Hugely popular in Italy, this witty guide to the Italian character addresses the apparently never-ending Italian passion for beauty, disorder and high emotion. An Italian journalist, Severgnini opens with a snapshot of the hubbub at Malpensa Airport, taking the unwary reader firmly by the hand on a journey to Milan,Tuscany, Rome, Naples and Sardinia. He hilariously points out Italian rituals and quirks from the highway to hotels, bedrooms, restaurants, the office and beach. (ITL718, $12.95)

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)

Cinque Terre Map •   Litographia Artistica Cartographica
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A detailed shaded relief map of the Cinque Terre and surrounding area at a scale of 1:40,000, perfect for walkers, trekkers and anyone else exploring the towns and byways of the region. One Side. 24x39 inches. (ITL159, $10.95)

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Liguria Regional Map •   Touring Club Italiano • A map of the region, including Cinque Terra, at a scale of 1:200,000. (ITL118, $12.95)

Eyewitness Guide Italian Riviera •   Eyewitness Guides • GUIDEBOOK • A handsome, beautifully illustrated and informative compact guide to Liguria. It covers places, recommended excursions, hotels and attractions from the border with France east to La Spezia. (ITL566, $20.00)

Rick Steves' Italian Phrase Book & Dictionary •  Rick Steves • LANGUAGE & PHRASEBOOKS • This compact phrase book, organized thematically and with a brief dictionary, also includes Steves' insight into how to break the ice and make friends around the world. (ITL424, $7.95)

Walking •  Henry David Thoreau • REFERENCE • You may want to carry this small volume in your daypack for inspiration. In it, Thoreau offers his meditations on the spiritual benefits of this most civilized form of travel. (WLK04, $9.95)

A Ligurian Kitchen, Recipes And Tales from the Italian Riviera •  Laura Giannatempo • FOOD • BEST SELLER • A charming, personal cookbook with an abundance of authentic Ligurian recipes that can easily be replicated in an American kitchen. (ITL862, $29.95)

The Food of Italy •  Waverly Root • FOOD • Evocative of Italy and its diverse cuisine, this classic book, organized geographically, offers a cook's tour of the country. It's a well-informed and wonderful culinary guide. (ITL75, $19.95)

Italy, A Short History •  Harry Hearder • HISTORY • Elegantly written, generous and informative, this compact book takes in the sweep of Italian history from the Roman Republic through the Renaissance, World War II and up to the present. (ITL56, $26.99)

The Italians •  Luigi Barzini • CULTURAL PORTRAIT • The definitive portrait of the Italian people, this is a classic, scholarly essay on the Italian character. Though first published in 1964, it's still worth reading for its insight, grace and wit. (ITL05, $16.00)

Extra Virgin, A Young Woman Discovers the Italian Riviera •  Annie Hawes • TRAVEL NARRATIVE • A memoir of travels and life in Liguria, where the Hawe sisters ventured and stayed. In this refreshingly candid account, the English sisters end up buying a house and learning the local customs and eccentricities of their neighbors in Diano San Pietro. (ITL539, $14.95)

Italian Days •  Barbara Grizzuti Harrison • TRAVEL NARRATIVE • FAVORITE • Grizzuti Harrison writes with warmth and depth of her journey from Milan south to Calabria in this sprightly account of Italy and the Italians. (ITL02, $15.00)

Travelers' Tales Italy •  Ann Calcagno •  Jan Morris • ANTHOLOGY • A collection of 48 stories on traveling in Italy and Italian life, featuring the writing of Barbara Grizzuti Harrison, Frances Mayes, Jonathan Keates, Stanley Crouch and others. (ITL182, $18.95)

Italy in Mind •  Alice Powers • LITERATURE • A terrific collection of some of the best literary writing on Italy, including pieces by Melville, Lawrence, Henry James, Mary McCarthy and many others. (ITL39, $14.95)

Portofino, A Novel •  Frank Schaeffer • LITERATURE • Set in the 1960s, this coming-of-age tale follows a young boy's encounters with the sights and people of the seaside town of Portofino, while he avoids his missionary parents' constant bickering and their attempts to convert the locals. (ITL164, $15.00)

Birds of Europe •  Lars Svensson •  Dan Zetterstrom •  Killian Mullarney • FIELD GUIDE • FAVORITE • COMING IN OCTOBER • A Princeton field guide to European birds, featuring 3,500 color illustrations that depict 722 species found across the continent. (FG47, $29.95)

Wildflowers of Britain and Europe, Compact Guide •  W. Lippert •  D. Podlech • FIELD GUIDE • A compact photographic guide to British and European wildflowers, covering 350 of the most commonly encountered species. Flowers are organized by color for easy identification. (EUR46, $19.99)

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	Cadogan Italian Riviera & Piemonte • Michael Pauls • Dana Facaros GUIDEBOOK • 2008 • PAPER • 332 PAGES An authoritative guide to Northwest Italy, including Liguria, the Cinque Terre, Portofino, Genoa and lesser-known destinations. Strong on practical information, it's also a good overview of the history, culture and cuisine of the region. With color photos and sketch maps. (ITL407, $19.95)
	La Bella Figura, A Field Guide to the Italian Mind • Beppe Severgnini CULTURAL PORTRAIT • 2007 • PAPER • 288 PAGES Hugely popular in Italy, this witty guide to the Italian character addresses the apparently never-ending Italian passion for beauty, disorder and high emotion. An Italian journalist, Severgnini opens with a snapshot of the hubbub at Malpensa Airport, taking the unwary reader firmly by the hand on a journey to Milan,Tuscany, Rome, Naples and Sardinia. He hilariously points out Italian rituals and quirks from the highway to hotels, bedrooms, restaurants, the office and beach. (ITL718, $12.95)
	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)
	Cinque Terre Map • Litographia Artistica Cartographica MAP A detailed shaded relief map of the Cinque Terre and surrounding area at a scale of 1:40,000, perfect for walkers, trekkers and anyone else exploring the towns and byways of the region. One Side. 24x39 inches. (ITL159, $10.95)

	Liguria Regional Map • Touring Club Italiano • A map of the region, including Cinque Terra, at a scale of 1:200,000. (ITL118, $12.95)
	Eyewitness Guide Italian Riviera • Eyewitness Guides • GUIDEBOOK • A handsome, beautifully illustrated and informative compact guide to Liguria. It covers places, recommended excursions, hotels and attractions from the border with France east to La Spezia. (ITL566, $20.00)
	Rick Steves' Italian Phrase Book & Dictionary • Rick Steves • LANGUAGE & PHRASEBOOKS • This compact phrase book, organized thematically and with a brief dictionary, also includes Steves' insight into how to break the ice and make friends around the world. (ITL424, $7.95)
	Walking • Henry David Thoreau • REFERENCE • You may want to carry this small volume in your daypack for inspiration. In it, Thoreau offers his meditations on the spiritual benefits of this most civilized form of travel. (WLK04, $9.95)
	A Ligurian Kitchen, Recipes And Tales from the Italian Riviera • Laura Giannatempo • FOOD • BEST SELLER • A charming, personal cookbook with an abundance of authentic Ligurian recipes that can easily be replicated in an American kitchen. (ITL862, $29.95)
	The Food of Italy • Waverly Root • FOOD • Evocative of Italy and its diverse cuisine, this classic book, organized geographically, offers a cook's tour of the country. It's a well-informed and wonderful culinary guide. (ITL75, $19.95)
	Italy, A Short History • Harry Hearder • HISTORY • Elegantly written, generous and informative, this compact book takes in the sweep of Italian history from the Roman Republic through the Renaissance, World War II and up to the present. (ITL56, $26.99)
	The Italians • Luigi Barzini • CULTURAL PORTRAIT • The definitive portrait of the Italian people, this is a classic, scholarly essay on the Italian character. Though first published in 1964, it's still worth reading for its insight, grace and wit. (ITL05, $16.00)
	Extra Virgin, A Young Woman Discovers the Italian Riviera • Annie Hawes • TRAVEL NARRATIVE • A memoir of travels and life in Liguria, where the Hawe sisters ventured and stayed. In this refreshingly candid account, the English sisters end up buying a house and learning the local customs and eccentricities of their neighbors in Diano San Pietro. (ITL539, $14.95)
	Italian Days • Barbara Grizzuti Harrison • TRAVEL NARRATIVE • FAVORITE • Grizzuti Harrison writes with warmth and depth of her journey from Milan south to Calabria in this sprightly account of Italy and the Italians. (ITL02, $15.00)
	Travelers' Tales Italy • Ann Calcagno • Jan Morris • ANTHOLOGY • A collection of 48 stories on traveling in Italy and Italian life, featuring the writing of Barbara Grizzuti Harrison, Frances Mayes, Jonathan Keates, Stanley Crouch and others. (ITL182, $18.95)
	Italy in Mind • Alice Powers • LITERATURE • A terrific collection of some of the best literary writing on Italy, including pieces by Melville, Lawrence, Henry James, Mary McCarthy and many others. (ITL39, $14.95)
	Portofino, A Novel • Frank Schaeffer • LITERATURE • Set in the 1960s, this coming-of-age tale follows a young boy's encounters with the sights and people of the seaside town of Portofino, while he avoids his missionary parents' constant bickering and their attempts to convert the locals. (ITL164, $15.00)
	Birds of Europe • Lars Svensson • Dan Zetterstrom • Killian Mullarney • FIELD GUIDE • FAVORITE • COMING IN OCTOBER • A Princeton field guide to European birds, featuring 3,500 color illustrations that depict 722 species found across the continent. (FG47, $29.95)
	Wildflowers of Britain and Europe, Compact Guide • W. Lippert • D. Podlech • FIELD GUIDE • A compact photographic guide to British and European wildflowers, covering 350 of the most commonly encountered species. Flowers are organized by color for easy identification. (EUR46, $19.99)