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Title: "The Golden Milestone - Over 2500 Years of Italian Contributions to Civilization (3rd Edition) Author: Russell Esposito. Binding: paperback Publisher: The New York Learning Library ISBN: 0967143616 List price: $19.95 (This is the price at Barnes & Noble and Amazon, plus shipping) Your cost: $17.95 Total (This book ships FREE anywhere in the US.) Pages: 549 This highly acclaimed and uniquely comprehensive book offers readers over 2,500 years of Italian and Italian-American accomplishments. The book's 22 chapters covers every subject, from the arts and sciences to sports and entertainment celebrities. The author's ability to blend facts, 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 amazing 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.). Also, learn about other distinguished Italians: Chairman & CEO of the New York Stock Exchange, President of the European Union's Commission and Director of the European Space Agency.
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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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Reaching for the Stars: A Celebrations of Italian Americans
in Major League Baseball Author: Freundlich, Larry (editor) Binding: hard cover Publisher: Ballantine Books ISBN: 0345457064 List price: $25.95 Your cost: $9.95 Pages: 307 “Reaching for the Stars is a wonderful tribute to those Italian-Americans who’ve contributed so mightily to our national pastime. I found myself debating, arguing – but mostly – praising – the merits of each player, awed by the achievements of these immortal songs of America.” -Rudy Giuliani This collection edited by book packager Freundlich offers personal and often sentimental essays about Italian-American baseball greats in the first part of the book; the second part lists statistics of every Italian-American player. The authoritative encyclopedia Total Baseball database provides complete stats for every Italian American major leaguer ever to play the game. DiMaggio...Berra...Lombardi...Piazza. They’re more than just baseball heroes, they’re the real-life fulfillment of the faith their countrymen had in coming to this land of opportunity. Now, in this fascinating, talent-filled collection, superb sportswriters, essayists, and baseball scholars celebrate the meaning and magnitude of the Italian contribution to this sport that America calls her own. From the hilarious story of Ping Bodie and the first Italians to play in the majors (written by Pulitzer Prize–winning New York Times reporter Ira Berkow), to the touching tale of how his father was an amateur shortstop on tough New York City streets by Bob Leuci (Prince of the City)...and much more. Yogi Berra selects his own hypothetical dream-team of Italian American All-Stars. Brilliantly written and exhaustively researched, here’s the story of how a special group of Americans inspired a nation by excelling at a game—and how by aiming for the bleachers, they were really reaching for the stars |
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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 Travel Wise Author: Barron's Binding: paperback ( includes audio cassette tape ) Publisher: Barron's Educational Series ISBN: 0764171046 List price: $16.95 Your cost: $ 6.95 Pages: 368 A great way to learn Italian! This 368 page phrase-book and dictionary has color-coded page edges for fast reference. The cassette tape included also comes with a transcript booklet. This package includes everything you need to know when traveling to Italy, or use this book and tape to learn the basics of the Italian language. A Barron's value package. |
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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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