220 results for 'Paolo. Lombardi'

The apocalypse has long been a fertile ground for some of the most compelling short stories in science fiction. This companion volume to Wastelands brings together thirty exceptional examples of...

Discover the power of herbs in cooking and health. This comprehensive guide explores the versatility of herbs, from their use in perfumes to medicine, and highlights their importance in elevating...

Anthology of Italian Opera: Soprano by Paolo Toscano This comprehensive collection features a wide range of famous arias from Italian opera, including some rare and lesser-known pieces. Translations...

The Birth of Modern Science by Paolo Rossi explores the pivotal clashes between traditions and value systems that gave rise to modern science. This history reveals how many characteristics that...

Speed Queens: A Secret History of Women in Motorsport A comprehensive history of women in motorsport, spanning over a century and covering circuit racing and rallying. This book delves into the...

A Certain Realism: Making Use of Pasolini's Film Theory and Practice by Maurizio Viano is a comprehensive study of Pier Paolo Pasolini's cinematic realism. Pasolini's films, including Accattone, The...

The Compass and the Radar offers a unique approach to finding your ideal career. Paolo Gallo shares his coaching practice, management theories, case studies, and personal story-telling to help you...

The Liberation by Kate Furnivall is set against the backdrop of Italy in 1945, a time of great turmoil and devastation. As British and American troops attempt to bring order to the country, its...

Excellent Cadavers: The Mafia and the Death of the First Italian RepublicThe assassination of two Sicilian prosecutors, Giovanni Falcone and Paolo Borsellino, in 1992 was a turning point in Italy's...

A luxury spa hotel in the Swiss Alps serves as the tranquil backdrop for an unforgettable evening of reminiscence and introspection. Two octogenarian friends, Fred Ballinger and Mick Boyle, reflect...

This collection of idiosyncratic lessons offers a fresh perspective on architecture, encouraging exploration and experimentation. Pier Paolo Tamburelli's annotated sketches provide a visual...

The Divine Mimesis by Pier Paolo Pasolini is a searing critique of Italian society and the intelligentsia of the 1960s, presented as an imitation of Dante's Inferno. Written between 1963 and 1967,...

The Betrothed (I Promessi Sposi) by Alessandro Manzoni is set against the backdrop of 17th-century Lombardy during the Spanish occupation. The novel tells the story of two young lovers, Renzo and...

The Betrothed by Alessandro Manzoni is set against the backdrop of Lombardy during the late 1620s, under Spanish occupation. At its heart is the story of two young lovers, Renzo and Lucia, whose...

The Betrothed: A Historical Epic of Love and Plague In 17th-century Lombardy, Alessandro Manzoni's masterpiece weaves a compelling narrative of love, politics, and survival. Against the backdrop of...

The Street Philosopher and the Holy Fool: A Syrian Journey is a thought-provoking account of five journeys undertaken by Marius Kociejowski over several years. This book focuses on the slow journey...

The Monuments: The Grit and the Glory of Cycling's Greatest One-Day Races A century-old history of cycling's most iconic one-day races, where the toughest tests in world cycling are put to the...

La virgen y el violín is a novel that recreates the life of Sofonisba Anguissola, a 16th-century painter from Lombardy. Set against the backdrop of the royal court and the city where the famous...

Discover the future of banking with Paolo Sironi's insightful new resource on Contextual and Conscious Banking. This book explores how platform theory will transform the financial services industry,...

The Lives of Veronese brings together three early biographies of the renowned Venetian painter Paolo Veronese. Written by his contemporaries and later admirers, these essays offer a unique insight...

The Dialogical Therapist: Dialogue in Systemic Practice (The Systemic Thinking and Practice Series) This book introduces the concept of the dialogical therapist, who uses systemic hypotheses to guide...

The Digital Party Political Organisation and Online Democracy by Paolo Gerbaudo explores how social media is transforming political parties and campaigns. Drawing on interviews with key figures,...

Dante Contemporary Perspectives brings together recent and newly commissioned articles on Dante Alighieri, one of the most influential writers in world literature. This volume explores current...

Inside Ward 77, mental illness coexists with ordinary lives. Paolo Milone offers a more complex picture of doctors and nurses who work in an emergency psychiatric ward. This unsettling memoir...

Pier Paolo Pasolini was a complex and influential Italian intellectual of the post-war era. This revised edition of his biography offers a fresh perspective on an artist who defied conventions in...

A collection of Pacific folklore retold in comics offers a thrilling and humorous take on lesser-known myths and legends from the region. Featuring the work of various artists, this fourth volume in...

Paolo Rumiz travels along the eastern front of Europe, tracing the path that has cut the continent in two. He explores vibrant cities and abandoned villages, uncovering communities that were once...

London, November 1966. A photo of a car in flames with Paul McCartney's body inside has John Lennon staring, unable to speak or look away. His friend is gone, and the Beatles are no longer together...

The Garden of Angels by David Hewson is a gripping historical thriller that explores the complexities of family secrets and loyalty. When Nico receives a mysterious manuscript from his dying...

The Green Bay Packers Trivia Quiz Book is a comprehensive collection of 500 questions covering the entire history of the franchise. From the legendary Lombardi years to the present-day triumphs of...

Paolo Bicchieri's debut poetry collection Familial Animals is a haunting and deeply personal exploration of trauma, identity, and transformation. Through deceptively familiar landscapes, the speaker...

London's cocaine trade has reached alarming levels, putting pressure on DCI Charlie Knowles and his team to act. A complex network of tunnels beneath a row of houses is at the heart of the problem,...

The Virtual Point of Freedom: Essays on Politics, Aesthetics, and Religion by Lorenzo Chiesa explores the complex relationship between freedom and alienation in politics, aesthetics, and religion...

Theorem by Pier Paolo Pasolini is a novel that explores themes of seduction, obsession, family, and the confines of capitalism. Based on his film of the same name, this enigmatic work takes shape as...

Italy, 1937. In a tiny village in rural Lombardy, Graziella Ponti is born into a loving family. Though they are not rich and life is full of challenges, they are content and safe, surrounded by the...

The Hunger of Women by Marosia Castaldi is a novel that celebrates the power of women's relationships and the pleasures of everyday life. After her husband's passing, Rosa embarks on a journey of...

Discover the beauty and charm of Lake Como, one of Italy's most picturesque tourist destinations. Located in the Lombardy region, this stunning lake has been a favorite vacation spot for the rich and...

The Windup Girl by Paolo Bacigalupi is a gripping dystopian thriller that explores a chilling near future. In a world where oil has run out and calorie companies dominate nations, the divide between...

Yugoslavian Armored Units 1940-1945 by Paolo. Manes Crippa and Luigi Manes is a detailed account of the Yugoslav tankers from training to the Second World War. The formation of Yugoslavia's armored...

The art of concealment: how to hide the effort. This concept, known as sprezzatura, has been debated by philosophers and artists for centuries. Paolo D'Angelo explores its history, from ancient...

A restored watchtower above a charming coastal town in southern Italy becomes the unlikely home for Countess Eugenia and her niece. However, they soon discover that the ancient building is said to be...

The Humanist Educational Treatises by Craig Kallendorf presents four foundational texts from the Italian Renaissance's educational movement. This collection brings together key theoretical statements...

In a future America ravaged by climate change, oil is scarce and loyalty is even scarcer. On the Gulf Coast, where the sea has reclaimed much of its land, young people scavenge for parts to survive...

Open Building Research by Paolo Brescia and Tommaso Principi presents a unique approach to architecture that engages with various disciplines. Founded as a design network between Milan, London, and...

The Ciceronian Controversy: A Renaissance Literary Debate In 15th-century Italy, two camps emerged over the ideal model for Latin prose. This collection brings together previously unpublished letters...

Pier Paolo Pasolini's work continues to be a subject of fascination for scholars and intellectuals. This book offers a unique insight into his vision of the sacred, exploring how he interpreted...

Yokai: The Ancient Prints of Japanese Monsters by Paolo Linetti presents 200 works from the 18th and 19th centuries, showcasing a range of Japanese imagery. This collection includes prints, rare...

The End Is Nigh is an anthology of apocalyptic fiction that explores life before the apocalypse. Edited by John Joseph Adams and Hugh Howey, this collection features all-new works from acclaimed...

Health Without Borders: Epidemics in the Era of Globalization by Paolo Vineis explores the complex relationships between globalization, environmental change, and human health. As the world's...

Joseph of Copertino: A Biography of a Remarkable Life This biography tells the story of Joseph of Copertino, a man who defied expectations with his extraordinary claims and remarkable life. Written...

Bramante's work offers a unique starting point for imagining a contemporary theory of space and reflecting on the relationship between architecture and politics. This reappraisal, by architect Pier...

Paolo Mancosu's latest investigation into the life and works of Boris Pasternak delves deeper into the complex network of contacts that helped smuggle Doctor Zhivago out of the Soviet Union. By...

Football inspires strong emotions in its fans. While it brings joy and excitement, it also sparks frustration and anger. This humorous collection of 'football hates' explores the issues that...

The story behind Oasis' explosive rise to fame is told in this intimate and entertaining biography. Paolo Hewitt spent years on the road with the band, capturing their highs and lows in vivid detail...

Feltham Made Me by Paolo Sedazzari is a thought-provoking novel that explores the complexities of human truth. Through a unique blend of interviews and transcripts, Sedazzari delves into the lives of...

Napoleon's Plunder and the Theft of Veronese's Feast by Cynthia Saltzman explores one of history's most significant art appropriation campaigns. In 1797, the French army removed Paolo Veronese's...

Time and Its Object: A Perspective from Amerindian and Melanesian Societies on the Temporality of Images by Paolo Fortis and Susanne Küchler explores how different cultures perceive time through...

The devil that dances turns the most hideous acts into playful transgressions. In "Festive Devils of the Americas", Milla Cozart Riggio, Angela Marino and Paolo Vignolo explore the fascinating figure...

Formula 1 2020/2022 La TECNICA / TECHNICAL INSIGHTS Anteprima/Preview 2023 by Paolo Filisetti offers an in-depth analysis of the technical evolution of Formula 1 cars during three pivotal seasons...

In a world where corporations rule and bio-engineered plagues run rampant, a strange and beautiful creature emerges from the shadows. Emiko, known as the Windup Girl, is an engineered being with a...

Posthumanism in Young Adult Fiction: Finding Humanity in a Posthuman World by Anita Tarr and Donna R. White. The concept of humanity has long been defined by traditional notions of rationality,...

Leading Teams: Tools and Techniques for Successful Team Leadership from the Sports World by Paolo Guenzi and Dino Ruta offers important new insights into team leadership and motivation. Drawing on...

The Cold Summer by Gianrico Carofiglio is a gripping mystery set against the backdrop of southern Italy in 1992. A summer that will be remembered for all the wrong reasons, as a series of tragic...

Italian Medium Tanks 1939-45 by Filippo Cappellano and Pier Paolo Battistelli is a detailed study of Italy's medium tank development during World War II. The country's strategic focus on neighboring...

The Miracle Forest / El Bosque Milagroso is a heartwarming true story about how one man and a community transformed a barren savanna in Colombia into a thriving rainforest. Paolo Lugari and the...

Pier Paolo Pasolini was a poet, novelist, essayist, literary critic and filmmaker whose work spanned over four decades. Born in 1922, Pasolini's life was marked by turmoil and struggle, including a...

The Fate of Difficulty in the Poetry of Our Time offers original readings of poems composed in this century. These poems are challenging to follow, understand, and discuss, yet they represent a...

Vendetta: The Mafia, Judge Falcone, and the Quest for Justice by John Follain On May 23, 2012, a devastating attack shook Italy, claiming the lives of Judge Paolo Borsellino and his wife Francesca,...

Explore the charming country homes and gardens of Britain's top interior designers, accompanied by their beloved canine companions. At Home in the English Countryside showcases a collection of...

The Italian Folgore Parachute Division Operations in North Africa 1940-43 by Paolo Morisi provides a detailed analysis of the role played by this elite unit within the Axis Alliance during the Second...

Nightworld Midnight Sonata is a fast-paced and action-packed tale of demons battling each other over mythic artifacts. A trio of demons - Plenilunio, Hotspot, and Hellena - engage in a Faustian...

Istanbul New Stories by Paola De Pietri, Necmi Sönmez, and Pier Paolo Pasolini is a poignant photographic exploration of the human impact in Istanbul's rapidly changing urban landscape. Shot between...

Mythspace: Ignition is a graphic novel collection that reimagines traditional Filipino folklore as inspired by actual alien civilizations. The six stories explore a rich universe of monsters and...

Italy, 1950, marks the beginning of a new decade with promise and change. In Pieve Santa Clara, a small village in rural Lombardy, Graziella Ponti is growing up amidst the transformation of her...

Basquiat A Graphic Novel by Paolo Parisi is a beautifully illustrated hardcover book that tells the story of Jean-Michel Basquiat's life in a visually dazzling fashion. Through cinematic scenes, this...

Love, Death + Robots: The Official Anthology Volumes 2 & 3 brings together seventeen gripping stories from acclaimed authors and screenwriters worldwide. Curated by filmmakers Tim Miller and David...

Pier Paolo Pasolini was a multifaceted intellectual whose passion for painting was just one aspect of his work. As an artist, critic and filmmaker, he sought to challenge conventional art criticism...

Robotic Exploration of the Solar System Part 4: The Modern Era 2004 -2013 by Paolo Ulivi and David M. Harland provides a comprehensive account of deep-space missions, spacecraft, instruments, and...

Rites of Realism: Essays on Corporeal Cinema by Ivone Margulies explores the concept of "performative realism" in film, shifting the focus from representation to social tension. This collection of...

Italian Locations Reinhabiting the Past in Postwar Cinema by Noa Steimatsky explores how Italian filmmakers navigated the nation's identity after Fascism and World War II. Through a close analysis of...

The Kuna Art and Shamanism: An Ethnographic Approach by Paolo Fortis explores the intricate world of Kuna art, revealing its significance in the lives of this Caribbean community. Through long-term...

Dante Lombardi's world has been turned upside down by his best friend's tragic death. When his ex, Dr. Claire Durant, introduces him to her revolutionary synthetic wine, Replivino, he is forced to...

The first crossword puzzle was published in the New York World newspaper's Sunday supplement, "Fun," in December 1913. A century later, this enduring puzzle continues to captivate millions of solvers...

Fishing Lessons: Artisanal Fisheries and the Future of Our Oceans by Kevin M. Bailey explores the changing dynamics of small-scale fisheries and their sustainability issues, both fiscal and...

This book explores the development of multi-media video, installation and performance through a unique dialogue between theoretical analysis and specially commissioned documentations by leading...

The conflict between Soviet Communists and Boris Pasternak over the publication of Doctor Zhivago did not end with his Nobel Prize win. Paolo Mancosu sheds new light on the post-Nobel history of...

The Roads to Rome: A Cookbook takes you on an epic journey through Italy's culinary heartland. Former food writer Jarrett Wrisley and chef Paolo Vitaletti spent years crisscrossing the countryside,...

Gallucci's Commentary on Dürer's 'Four Books on Human Proportion' Renaissance Proportion Theory by Giovanni Paolo Gallucci is an English translation of the influential 16th-century treatise, Della...

Operation Olive, the Allied assault on the Gothic Line in Italy, 1944, is a pivotal moment in World War II history that has often been overlooked. In this book, Italian military historian Pier Paolo...

The Game: The Story of Italy v Brazil at Spain '82 Piero Trellini's engaging narrative delves into the stories of the key figures who shaped one of football's most iconic matches. From Paolo Rossi to...

The Garden of Angels by David Hewson At his father's bedside, 15-year-old Nico receives a mysterious manuscript that will change his life forever. It is a story about his grandfather's past in...

The inaugural season of the Premier League marked a significant turning point in English football history. On August 15, 1992, a new era began, one that would attract top talent from around the globe...

Tool of War by Paolo Bacigalupi is a gripping sci-fi thriller set in a dark future devastated by climate change. In this gripping novel, a half-man/half-beast designed for combat proves himself...

Algebra Notes from the Underground offers an unconventional introduction to abstract algebra, focusing on a modern perspective and highlighting the unifying categorical principles underlying various...

Discover the fascinating world of smell and uncover the hidden secrets behind our most elusive sense. Paolo Pelosi explores the science of olfaction, revealing how we distinguish between different...

Italian Armored Units in the Balkans 1941-1945 by Paolo Crippa and Carlo Cucut The Italian military campaign in the Balkans during World War II was marked by significant challenges, including a...

The Etruscans Outside Etruria By Paolo Bernardini Getty Publications, 2004 Hardcover, 314 pages This lavishly illustrated volume explores the impact of Etruscan civilization beyond its native...

The Boston Globe's Never Gets Old: Tom Brady's Patriots Are Six-Time Super Bowl Champs is a comprehensive look at one of the greatest dynasties in pro football history. Since their 17-point upset...

The Temple of Painting: A Treatise on Artistic Style Giovanni Paolo Lomazzo's treatise on art is a unique and insightful exploration of style in painting. Written as an introduction to his...

Tony Pagoda's story is one of excess and rebirth. After years of living life to the fullest in 1980s Italy, he finds himself drawn back to his old habits when an unexpected opportunity arises. As he...