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Title: "The Golden Milestone -
The Italian Heritage of Innovation and Contribution to Civilization (4th Edition) Author: Russell Esposito. Binding: paperback Publisher: The New York Learning Library ISBN: 0967143616 List price: $19.95 (This is the price at Amazon and Barnes & Noble and, plus shipping) Your cost: $18.95 Total (This the price at The New York Learning Library FREE anywhere in the US.) Pages: 549 This highly acclaimed and comprehensive book offers readers over 2,500 years of Italian and Italian-American accomplishments. The book’s 22 chapters cover every subject: art, architecture, music, fashion, science, law, culinary arts, economics, medicine, automobiles, the entertainment industry, sports, and much more. The author's ability to blend facts with some humor and personal anecdotes makes this book a joy to read. The book covers the wonders of ancient Rome, Renaissance Italy, as well as modern contributions and Nobel Prize winners. The book is illustrated and contains an astonishing collection of inventions and accomplishments. For example, Italians invented the piano, violin, opera, ballet, battery, telescope, radio, and telephone in NYC years before Alexander Bell. Discover how Enrico Fermi ushered in the atomic age, and how Italian sculptors carved the Lincoln memorial in Washington D.C. Explore the chapter on Literature to uncover the origins of many famous fairy tales (Cinderella, Snow White, Pinocchio, etc.). In the chapter on American Government, the author quotes John F. Kennedy who wrote in his book, "A Nation of Immigrants" that the great American principle, all men are created equal, originated with an Italian physician, Philip Maezzi, who was a close friend of Thomas Jefferson. Also, learn how physicist Federico Faggin of Italy developed the world’s first computer microprocessor while working for Intel. Discover the lives of many other distinguished personalities: NYC Mayors, the President of the European Union, and the Director of the European Space Agency. The Golden Milestone has thousands of notable entries and fascinating facts. Critics agree. It is a must for anyone's library. This book also includes a unique 'Italy Travel Guide' supplement that combines history and attractions for over twenty cities and locations in Italy. A great gift idea for any occasion ! ( 549 pages, 34 illustrations) BLOG - Tell us your comments and suggestions for future editions of "The Golden Milestone." |
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Title: Joe
Dimaggio: The Hero's Life (New book, but has a one-inch
black ink-line, publisher's overstock mark, on bottom
paper-edge of book.) Author:
Cramer, Richard Ben Joe DiMaggio was, at every turn, one man we could look at who made us feel good. In the hard-knuckled thirties, he was the immigrant boy who made it big -- and spurred the New York Yankees to a new era of dynasty. He was Broadway Joe, the icon of elegance, the man who wooed and won Marilyn Monroe -- the most beautiful girl America could dream up. Joe DiMaggio was a mirror of our best self. And he was also the loneliest hero we ever had. In this groundbreaking biography, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Richard Ben Cramer presents a shocking portrait of a complicated, enigmatic life. The story that DiMaggio never wanted told, tells of his grace -- and greed; his dignity, pride -- and hidden shame. It is a story that sweeps through the twentieth century, bringing to light not just America's national game, but the birth (and the price) of modern national celebrity. |
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Title: Westward With Columbus Author: Dyson, John Binding: oversized hardcover Publisher: Scholastic ISBN: 0590438468 List price: $15.95 Your cost: $ 6.95 Pages: 64
A great gift! Young adult book for ages 12 to adult. The somewhat larger print makes it easier to read for older persons as well - good for the whole family to read and share comments at the dinner table. Printed on the inside of the book's dust-jacket is a full color 11" x 27" wall poster. |
 "...suspenseful story tells of a city frozen in time by disaster." Ingram Book Group |
Title: The Buried City of Pompeii (an "I was there" book) Author: Tanaka, Shelley Binding: oversized hardcover Publisher: Hyperion ISBN: 0786802855 List price: $16.95 Your cost: $ 6.95 Pages: 48 Children's book for ages 10 and up, yet very informative for adults and the whole family to share and experience together. Many detail color photographs and illustrations of this famous archeological site. A great gift ! Almost 2000 years ago, a modern, prosperous Roman city was lost forever, buried in lava and ash when Mt. Vesuvius erupted without warning. The "I Was There" narrative of this suspenseful story tells of a city frozen in time by disaster--and what it might have been like to live and die there. Although stories about Pompeii were told for hundreds of years after the city was abandoned, the first archaeological excavations did not begin until 1748. Informative sidebars, full color illustrations, and a compelling narrative will pull readers into the action of history. |
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Title: Barron's Italian
At - A - Glance Author: Barron's Binding: paperback (pocket book with clear plastic cover) Publisher: Barron's Educational Series ISBN: 0764112562 List price: $6.95 Your cost: $3.95 Pages: 320 Thousands of expressions you need for travel. The dictionary has over 2000 important words. Color coded chapters for fast reference. Maps of Italian cities, roads, rapid transit and rail lines. This small compact book fits right in your pocket, and has a clear plastic cover. A handy reference to keep with you. |
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