1529 results for 'Lore, Pittacus'

The Florentine Codex: A Bilingual Encyclopedia of the Nahua World in Sixteenth-Century Mexico By Jeanette Favrot Peterson and Kevin Terraciano, University of Texas Press. This landmark work presents...

The Breaking of Lorenz: A Code That Could Never Be Broken In 1941, Britain stood at the brink of defeat, but a team of codebreakers at Bletchley Park worked tirelessly to prevent this fate. Their...

The Way of St Francis: Via Di Francesco From Florence to Assisi and RomeThis 518km pilgrimage route through Italy's Tuscany and Umbria is suitable for reasonably fit walkers, taking around 1 month to...

Comprehensive travel guide to central Italy, including Rome and Florence.This Blue Guide explores the region's countryside and charming towns, complementing recently revised guides to northern Italy,...

Florence Under Siege by John Henderson In 17th-century Florence, the city faced one of its most devastating challenges: a major epidemic of plague. This book offers a nuanced and compassionate...

Embark on an exciting adventure through Florence with your young explorers. Mission Florence is a fun and engaging scavenger hunt that takes you on a journey to discover the city's famous landmarks...

Florence in the Time of the Medici by E. R. Chamberlin offers a captivating glimpse into one of Italy's most beautiful cities during the height of the Renaissance. This engaging history explores how...

Florence Foster Jenkins Music from the Motion Picture SoundtrackA songbook featuring 17 selections from the film, including "Laughing Song", "Bribing", and "Queen of the Night's Vengeance Aria". This...

Lorentz Symmetry Breaking: A Review of Classical and Quantum Aspects This book provides an in-depth review of Lorentz symmetry breaking, exploring its classical and quantum aspects. It delves into...

Florence Scovel Shinn's Complete Works Illustrated presents her timeless wisdom and eternal truths in a beautifully illustrated format. This collection of her inspirational writings offers guidance...

Exploring the deep Biblical meaning behind the 50 titles of Mary in the Litany of Loreto, this engaging read encourages reflection and active response. Discovering their symbolic significance and...

Florence Scovel Shinn's writings are thought-provoking and enlightening for our modern world. She uses biblical metaphors to explain life's lessons, making it easier to apply these principles to...

Francesco, Artist of Florence: A Story of Faith and Art. In this beautifully illustrated book, Anita Mathias tells the story of Francesco, an artist who finds joy in his work but struggles to make...

Florentino Pérez's journey to the helm of one of the world's most influential football clubs is revealed in this rigorous biography. Ramón Álvarez de Mon delves into the two distinct phases of...

Love Is Enough Poetry Threaded with Love features intricate digital collages that evoke the romantic imagery and antique fabrics of a bygone era. Inspired by the Arts and Crafts movement,...

In 1510, Niccolò Machiavelli's understanding of Leonardo da Vinci's genius could have altered the course of history. Instead, Da Vinci unleashed a technological revolution that transformed...

Florence Nightingale's sister, Frances Parthenope Verney, was a lesser-known figure who played a significant role in her sister's work. While Florence gained international recognition for her nursing...

Discover over 100 healing plants from around the world in this comprehensive guide. Learn about their descriptions, parts used, history and therapeutic properties, as well as how to use them safely...

Plague and the Poor in Renaissance Florence by Ann G. CarmichaelThis study uses Florentine death registers to examine the changing character of plague from the 14th-century Black Death to the...

Florence Nightingale: The Woman and Her Legend is a masterful biography that sets the record straight about one of Britain's most iconic heroines. For too long, Florence Nightingale has been...

Doña Rosita la Soltera o El lenguaje de las flores is a comedy written by Federico García Lorca in 1935. Set in a provincial city, it reflects the changing tastes and behaviours of a nation that once...

Vlad and the Florence Nightingale Adventure Activity Book is an engaging activity book that explores the life and work of Florence Nightingale. Through puzzles, games, and colouring-in, readers can...

The Queen of Scots: A Tragedy by Federico Della Valle Federico Della Valle's La reina di Scotia is a masterpiece of early modern Italian drama, depicting the final hours of Mary Queen of Scots' life...

Discovering Dahlias: A Guide to Growing and Arranging Magnificent Blooms Expert advice and stunning photography guide you through the process of growing, harvesting, and arranging gorgeous dahlias...

Donald Beecher's Renaissance Comedy: The Italian Masters presents six notable plays from the period, each accompanied by an introduction, reading notes, and annotations. This collection complements...

A lively collection of groundbreaking scientific correspondence between four of the greatest minds in modern physics. These remarkable letters illuminate not only the basis of one scientist's work,...

Florence Lawrence: America's First Movie Star A pioneering figure in the early days of cinema, Florence Lawrence rose to fame as "the Biograph girl" and became one of the first movie stars. This...

Loren Eiseley: Collected Essays on Evolution, Nature, the Cosmos is a thought-provoking collection of essays that explores the mysteries of the universe. Written by William Cronon, this deluxe...

Relieve your frustration with colourful words and doodles. This unique book combines two popular activities into one: colouring and swearing. With 40 expletives to choose from, you can finally...

Fodor's Best of Italy With Rome, Florence, Venice and the Top Spots in Between is your comprehensive guide to exploring the best of Italy. Packed with maps, expert recommendations, and insider tips,...

The Heart of a Woman: The Life and Music of Florence B. PriceThis biography offers the first-ever in-depth look at Florence B. Price, a composer whose career spanned both the Harlem and Chicago...

Three Days in Florence is a heartwarming tale of self-discovery and romance set against the stunning backdrop of Italy's Tuscany region.Kathy Courage embarks on an unexpected solo adventure when a...

Discover the intimate letters of two extraordinary women who defied convention and forged a lifelong bond.In 1978, more than 3,500 letters written by Eleanor Roosevelt and Lorena Hickok over a...

Florence Has Won My Heart: Literary Visitors to the Tuscan Capital, 1750-1950 This fascinating book tells the story of literary visitors to Florence, from the 18th century to the mid-20th century...

Florence Nightingale and the Medical Men Working Together for Health Care Reform by Lynn McDonald provides a fresh perspective on the life and legacy of one of history's most influential figures...

First published in English, this translation presents Guicciardini's Dialogue on the Government of Florence, a work that offers a searching analysis of politics in his time.Written by the author of...

Giordano Bruno's The Ash Wednesday Supper presents a revolutionary cosmology that redefines our understanding of the universe. Written in Italian and published in London between 1584 and 1585, this...

The myths and legends of the Fair Folk are among the oldest in Britain, with a unique Fairy lore that is distinct to this island. This deep analysis explores traditional knowledge of the nature of...

Lady Emily Mystery: The Dark Heart of Florence In the midst of rising tensions between Britain and Germany, Lady Emily and her husband Colin Hargreaves find themselves drawn into a complex web of...

Women Don't Owe You Pretty by Florence Given is a powerful exploration of the beauty myths that have been imposed on women. In this book, Florence challenges the outdated narratives that have been...

Is That Really You, God? Hearing the Voice of God is a practical guide to hearing God's voice and following His direction. Loren Cunningham's dream began with a vision - waves of young people from...

Hidden Lives / Secret Gardens: A Study of Modernist Landscapes and Human Experience. In 1900, Florence, Italy marked the beginning of a new era in garden design. This book explores the lives of...

Model Experts: Wax Anatomies and Enlightenment in Florence and Vienna, 1775-1815 by Anna Maerker This book explores the often-overlooked world of model production and display during the 18th century...

Apostolic Iconography and Florentine Confraternities in the Age of Reform examines the art programs of three confraternal organizations in Florence, which oversaw renovations featuring decorative...

The Book of the Angel Rezial: Ancient Hebrew Lore and Mystical Knowledge. According to legend, this diverse compendium of ancient Hebrew lore was given to Adam in the Garden of Eden by divine hand...

Folk tales from England's countryside offer a glimpse into the country's rich cultural heritage. Forgotten Folk-Tales of the English Counties presents a collection of these stories, revealing a...

Deep Down in the Jungle presents a unique collection of Black American folklore from South Philadelphia. The author's approach to collecting and presenting this folklore is intensive and innovative,...

Pellegrino Artusi's Science in the Kitchen and the Art of Eating Well is a landmark work in Italian culture, first published in 1891. This influential cookbook has remained in print for over a...

The Florence Letter is a spellbinding dual narrative fiction that weaves together two stories set against the stunning backdrop of 20th-century Italy. Claire's life is turned upside down when she...

Teresa Ball and her family played a significant role in shaping the Catholic education system in Ireland during the 19th century. This book provides an original study of their social world, focusing...

Vincenzo Cuoco's Historical Essay on the Neapolitan Revolution of 1799 is a seminal work that synthesises the ideas of Enlightenment thinkers to explain why and how revolutions succeed or fail...

Hana Kotoba: The Secret Wisdom of Flowers is an illustrated guide to the meanings of flowers from around the world.Featuring beautiful illustrations and concise descriptions, this book explores the...

Get ready to drive off into the world of DeLorean ownership with this comprehensive guide. Packed with essential information on running costs, paperwork, and valuation, as well as insights into the...

Giannozzo Manetti: A Humanist Visionary Giannozzo Manetti was a prominent figure of the Italian Renaissance, whose remarkable contributions to literature, philosophy, and politics have largely gone...

This memoir recounts Major Margaret Thomas's experiences as a nurse in the Queen Alexandra's Royal Army Nursing Corps during the 1950s and '60s. Tracing her footsteps in the legacy of Florence...

Fodor's Florence and Tuscany With Assisi and the Best of Umbria is your comprehensive guide to exploring this beautiful region. Packed with maps, expert recommendations, and insider tips, this...

Join Rexxar and Zekhan on an epic journey across Kalimdor as they uncover its secrets and share in breathtaking landscapes. From Orgrimmar to Mulgore, Un'Goro Crater, every stone is turned over and...

Dolce Vita Confidential is a captivating group biography that explores the intoxicating world of 1950s Rome.Shawn Levy masterfully recreates the city's stunning ascent, weaving together vivid tales...

The KJV Study Bible - Large Print [violet Floret] is a comprehensive study guide for those seeking to deepen their understanding of the King James Version. With nearly 6,500 notes from the Layman's...

The Machiavellian Moment: Florentine Political Thought and the Atlantic Republican Tradition This landmark work of historical and political thought, first published in 1975, explores the consequences...

Pallas and the Centaur: A Novel Set in Italy in the Time of Lorenzo De' Medici 1478-1480 by Linda Proud. In the aftermath of the Pazzi Conspiracy, the city of Florence is plunged into turmoil. As...

Ritual of Fire by D. V. Bishop is a historical thriller set in Renaissance Italy. In the sweltering summer of 1538, a wealthy merchant is brutally murdered and set ablaze in Florence's main square,...

Loren Eiseley: Collected Essays on Evolution, Nature, and the Cosmos Vol. 1 (LOA #285) brings together the pioneering work of a renowned paleontologist and essayist. This first volume in a two-part...

Alvise Cornaro's Vita Sobria is a seminal work on living a long and healthy life. Written by a man who transformed his own life through strict rules on food and drink, this treatise offers practical...

Florence Nightingale: The Angel of the Crimea is a biography that explores the life and achievements of Florence Nightingale, a pioneering nurse who made a significant impact during the Crimean War...

The Complete Poems of Michelangelo brings together the works of one of Italy's most renowned artists in a single collection. Written over 300 poems, many of which are devotional and mystical in...

Gian Lorenzo Bernini was one of the most influential artists of seventeenth-century Rome and a leading creative force in European art. His work had a lasting impact, with his style still widely...

Florence Macarthy: an Irish Tale is a novel by Sydney Owenson, first published in 1818. This edition presents the work in its modern scholarly form, making it a valuable resource for literary critics...

The Mona Lisa Mystery by M. A. Bennett is a thrilling tale of time-travelling thieves and a mysterious painting. When a valuable painting is stolen, a team of experts must use their skills to...

Compact and informative guide to Florence, packed with practical information for short-trip travellers. This slim travel companion covers all the key sights, restaurants, shops, cafés and bars, plus...

A Great and Wretched City: Promise and Failure in Machiavelli's Florentine Political Thought by Mark Jurdjevic is an in-depth examination of Niccolò Machiavelli's political thought, with a particular...

Jacopo Peri and the Economy of Late Renaissance Florence is an in-depth exploration of the life and times of the Florentine musician Jacopo Peri. Through recently discovered account books, economic...

How Do I Sexy? A Guide for Trans and Nonbinary Queers by Nillin LoreThis guide offers affirming direction and helpful advice from over a decade of experience as an educator, advocate, support worker,...

Floret Farm's Cut Flower Garden is a stunning guide to growing, harvesting, and arranging gorgeous blooms year-round. Erin Benzakein, a renowned florist-farmer, shares her expertise to help readers...

Florence Gould's life was one of contradictions - a woman who defied convention with her lavish lifestyle and yet hid a dark past as a Nazi collaborator. Born in San Francisco to French parents,...

Lore, a Seminus half-breed demon, has been forced to act as his master's assassin. Now, he must complete one last kill to earn his freedom and save his sister's life. His target is Idess, an...

This compact guidebook is perfect for short trips to Florence or for making the most of your time in the city. With a pull-out map and curated recommendations, you'll discover the best places to...

The Expulsion of the Triumphant Beast is Giordano Bruno's first work of moral philosophy, published in London in 1584. Dedicated to Sir Philip Sidney, it presents an allegorical drama that...

Pavel Florensky's Theory of the Icon is an in-depth exploration of full unity (vseedinstvo), a movement within Russian religious philosophy. Clemena Antonova delves into the life and work of one of...

Florence Scovel Shinn's Complete Collection: A Guide to Turning Defeat into Victory and Lack into Prosperity. This collection brings together four works by one of America's most beloved inspirational...

Discover the hidden symbolism and supernatural lore behind Milton Keynes. This book delves into the city's contemporary history, revealing local conspiracy theories and exploring the subtle...

Discover the authentic heart of Florence with this insider's guide. Beyond the grand facades of palazzi, Nardia Plumridge reveals the city's hidden gems: vintage stores, farm-to-table restaurants,...

Casting Out: Exploring the Exclusion of Muslims from Western Law and Politics This timely and thought-provoking work examines the ways in which Muslims are perceived and treated in Western societies...

Edward Bach's guide to flower remedies offers a self-help approach to understanding and managing illness. This book provides an introduction to the principles behind Bach's system, as well as...

Explore 32 day walks in the beautiful countryside around Barcelona, set amidst stunning scenery in Spain's Catalunya region. Suitable for both beginner and experienced walkers, these routes offer a...

Discover the secrets behind Doc Brown's iconic time-traveling DeLorean. This unique user's manual features never-before-seen schematics and cutaways, offering an unprecedented insight into the car's...

A time-traveling adventure awaits in "Helping Florence - Purple: Comet Street Kids". When Asha and Tess visit a museum, they stumble upon a hospital in Turkey where they meet the famous Florence...

Florentine Drama for Convent and Festival: Seven Sacred PlaysA collection of one-act plays by Antonia Pulci, written in the 15th century, that explore the experiences of women in Renaissance Italy...

Explore Florence with Marco Polo's expert guide. This pocket-sized companion is packed with insider tips and secrets to help you discover the best of this beautiful city. From boutique hotels and...

The Lost Honour of Katharina Blum by Julian Preece This study explores the significance of Margarethe von Trotta and Volker Schlöndorff's 1975 film, The Lost Honour of Katharina Blum, as a pivotal...

The Fruit of Liberty: A Study of Florentine Politics in the Renaissance. In 1480, the city-state of Florence was at the height of its power and influence. However, by the mid-sixteenth century, it...

Florence Deshon's life was marked by both brilliance and tragedy. This book tells her story through previously unpublished letters between her and Max Eastman, offering a unique glimpse into the...

Explore Florence at Your Own Pace with Moon Florence & Beyond Day Trips. This guide takes you to the heart of Italy's most famous city, revealing its hidden gems and local secrets. Discover the best...

The First Voyage around the World, 1519-1522: An Account of Magellan's Expedition In 1519, five ships set sail from Seville on a journey that would become the first circumnavigation of the globe. The...

Fodor's Best of Italy Rome, Florence, Venice and the Top Spots in Between is your comprehensive guide to exploring Italy. With expert recommendations and insider tips, this travel guide helps you...

Florence Finch's story is one of remarkable courage and resilience. This riveting narrative reveals the true heroism of an unsung World War II figure who saved countless American lives in the...

Mapping Space, Sense, and Movement in Florence explores the potential of digital mapping as a research and teaching tool. Two digital projects, DECIMA and Hidden Florence, are used to examine how...

The Back to the Future DeLorean Time Machine Owner's Workshop Manual is a unique and fascinating guide to the iconic vehicle from the movie trilogy. This manual delves into the inner workings of the...

Elene Lowe's life was turned upside down when her best friend died, leaving her to care for their baby daughter Aimee. To find Aimee's father, Elene travels to Italy and meets Mattia Ricco, a...

Florence Nightingale to Her Nurses is a collection of addresses given by Florence Nightingale to the probationers and nurses at St. Thomas's Hospital.Written by one of her contemporaries, this volume...