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This is a selection from over 1000 titles
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VENEZIA E IL PRETE COL VIOLINO

Vita di Antonio Vivaldi, $30.00
Conosciuto come celebre compositore delle "Quattro stagioni", Vivaldi fu anche impresario teatrale e protagonista di primo piano di un mondo operistico nel quale il successo si misura con gli incassi e con ogni spregiudicatezza. Sullo sfondo la quotidianita` della vita lagunare e gli incontri con i grandi del tempo come papa Benedetto XIII e Ferdinando di Baviera.

RITRATTO DI UN PRINCIPE

Alberto 11 di Monaco, $44.00
Alberto 11, il figlio di Grace Kelly e del principe Ranieri di Monaco ha dimostrato presto di che pasta e` fatto. Alla vigilia dell'ascesa al trono, ha riconosciuto un figlio e ha svelato i suoi sorprendenti piani per il Principato. In fondo, Alberto non ha ereditato soltanto il titolo, il potere e l'onore del padre, ma anche la magia di questa citta`-stato affacciata sulla Costa Azzurra. Una magia fatta di storia, leggenda e mondanita`.

MARIA DONNA DEI NOSTRI GIORNI, Don Tonino Bello

Price $34.60
This original book contains some bold hypotheses on the life of Maria. Divided into 31 chapters, each dedicated to a different ‘title’ of Maria, this book combines a passionate view of her life on earth and devotional prayers.

L’ITALIA DEL MILLENNIO, Montanelli-Cervi

Price $69.95
L’italia del Millennio is a moving ride through 10 centuries of history beginning with the night between the 31 December 999 and January 1000, when the threat of the Apocalypse did not distract men from the affairs of their daily lives. L’Italia del Millennio explores the way in which many fundamental aspects of our history have remained unchanged.

LA MAFIA SPIEGATA AI MIEI FIGLI, Silvana La Spina

Price $24.00
Prendendo spunto da un'esperienza autobiografica, l'autrice inizia un dialogo serrato con i giovani: che cos'e` la mafia? Da dove trae il suo potere? Perche` e` cosi` difficile da sconfiggere.

PIANTE MEDICINALI, Vendramin, A

Price $20.00
Piante Medicinali is a simple guide for using plants for medicinal purposes. An in-depth description of the technical side of extracting the oils and minerals from the plants is conveyed with the help of color pictures and diagrams. This book shows how to maintain good health and treat ailments naturally.

STORIA DI MASCHERE, Bellot/Benini

Price $32.00
Storia di Maschere has become a reference book for those who wish to introduce their children to theatre, history, make-believe and games. The writing and illustrations offer detailed descriptions of thirteen Italian masks - with short stories- to follow at home or in school. This book provides practical suggestions to recreate the characters of the Commedia dell’Arte.

IL LIBRO DEL MOSAICO, Cheek

Price $73.85
Il libro del mosaico is a rich anthological collection of contemporary mosaics. With over 200 works inspired by nature, man, or abstract inventions, all the descriptions and explanations are the work of experts in the field. This book is a valuable source of ideas and models, useful for amateur or professional interests.

CINQUE TERRE e golfo dei poeti

Price $38.00
Cinque Terre is a comprehensive guide to one of the most beautiful coastal areas of Italy.

NELLA DISPENSA, Bassanelli, D.

Price $23.00
Recipes for traditional liqueurs, syrups, marmalades, vegetable conserves and much more are explained in this compact well-illustrated guide.

CROMOTERAPIA, Sponzilli, O.

Price $30.00
This is an intruductory guide to the study of colour and its use in interior decorating, lighting, clothes, and foods in order to improve your wellbeing.

IL LIBRO DEGLI SCOOTER

Price $26.40
This book provides all manner of information on 2000 different models of scooters, from maintenance to clothing and accessories, compiled in one beautifully illustrated volume.

FIORI PER TUTTO L’ANNO (Mosaico)

Price $34.00
Fiori Per Tutto L’Anno is a simple and extensive book for those who love flowers and wish to expiate their magic in the house, in the garden or on the terrace all year round. This book contains all the practical and technical advice for cultivating and choosing, caring for and maintaining healthy flowers. This book is easy to follow with its calendar of tasks from month to month, beautiful illustrations and simple A to Z guide.

SALSE E CONDIMENTI

Price $18.00
Dozens of great recipes for sauces, with coloured photographs and clear instructions.

	VENEZIA E IL PRETE COL VIOLINO Vita di Antonio Vivaldi, $30.00 Conosciuto come celebre compositore delle "Quattro stagioni", Vivaldi fu anche impresario teatrale e protagonista di primo piano di un mondo operistico nel quale il successo si misura con gli incassi e con ogni spregiudicatezza. Sullo sfondo la quotidianita` della vita lagunare e gli incontri con i grandi del tempo come papa Benedetto XIII e Ferdinando di Baviera.
	RITRATTO DI UN PRINCIPE Alberto 11 di Monaco, $44.00 Alberto 11, il figlio di Grace Kelly e del principe Ranieri di Monaco ha dimostrato presto di che pasta e` fatto. Alla vigilia dell'ascesa al trono, ha riconosciuto un figlio e ha svelato i suoi sorprendenti piani per il Principato. In fondo, Alberto non ha ereditato soltanto il titolo, il potere e l'onore del padre, ma anche la magia di questa citta`-stato affacciata sulla Costa Azzurra. Una magia fatta di storia, leggenda e mondanita`.
	MARIA DONNA DEI NOSTRI GIORNI, Don Tonino Bello Price $34.60 This original book contains some bold hypotheses on the life of Maria. Divided into 31 chapters, each dedicated to a different ‘title’ of Maria, this book combines a passionate view of her life on earth and devotional prayers.
	L’ITALIA DEL MILLENNIO, Montanelli-Cervi Price $69.95 L’italia del Millennio is a moving ride through 10 centuries of history beginning with the night between the 31 December 999 and January 1000, when the threat of the Apocalypse did not distract men from the affairs of their daily lives. L’Italia del Millennio explores the way in which many fundamental aspects of our history have remained unchanged.
	LA MAFIA SPIEGATA AI MIEI FIGLI, Silvana La Spina Price $24.00 Prendendo spunto da un'esperienza autobiografica, l'autrice inizia un dialogo serrato con i giovani: che cos'e` la mafia? Da dove trae il suo potere? Perche` e` cosi` difficile da sconfiggere.
	PIANTE MEDICINALI, Vendramin, A Price $20.00 Piante Medicinali is a simple guide for using plants for medicinal purposes. An in-depth description of the technical side of extracting the oils and minerals from the plants is conveyed with the help of color pictures and diagrams. This book shows how to maintain good health and treat ailments naturally.
	STORIA DI MASCHERE, Bellot/Benini Price $32.00 Storia di Maschere has become a reference book for those who wish to introduce their children to theatre, history, make-believe and games. The writing and illustrations offer detailed descriptions of thirteen Italian masks - with short stories- to follow at home or in school. This book provides practical suggestions to recreate the characters of the Commedia dell’Arte.
	IL LIBRO DEL MOSAICO, Cheek Price $73.85 Il libro del mosaico is a rich anthological collection of contemporary mosaics. With over 200 works inspired by nature, man, or abstract inventions, all the descriptions and explanations are the work of experts in the field. This book is a valuable source of ideas and models, useful for amateur or professional interests.
	CINQUE TERRE e golfo dei poeti Price $38.00 Cinque Terre is a comprehensive guide to one of the most beautiful coastal areas of Italy.
	NELLA DISPENSA, Bassanelli, D. Price $23.00 Recipes for traditional liqueurs, syrups, marmalades, vegetable conserves and much more are explained in this compact well-illustrated guide.
	CROMOTERAPIA, Sponzilli, O. Price $30.00 This is an intruductory guide to the study of colour and its use in interior decorating, lighting, clothes, and foods in order to improve your wellbeing.
	IL LIBRO DEGLI SCOOTER Price $26.40 This book provides all manner of information on 2000 different models of scooters, from maintenance to clothing and accessories, compiled in one beautifully illustrated volume.
	FIORI PER TUTTO L’ANNO (Mosaico) Price $34.00 Fiori Per Tutto L’Anno is a simple and extensive book for those who love flowers and wish to expiate their magic in the house, in the garden or on the terrace all year round. This book contains all the practical and technical advice for cultivating and choosing, caring for and maintaining healthy flowers. This book is easy to follow with its calendar of tasks from month to month, beautiful illustrations and simple A to Z guide.
	SALSE E CONDIMENTI Price $18.00 Dozens of great recipes for sauces, with coloured photographs and clear instructions.