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Italianissimo

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Author : Louise Fili
language : en
Publisher: New York Review of Books
Release Date : 2008-09-02

Italianissimo written by Louise Fili and has been published by New York Review of Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008-09-02 with Travel categories.

What is it about Italy that inspires passion, fascination, and utter devotion? This quirky guide to the Italian way of life, with its fifty witty mini-essays on iconic Italian subjects, will answer that question as well as entertain and delight both real and armchair travelers. Topics range from expressive hand gestures to patron saints, pasta, parmesan, shoes, opera, the Vespa, the Fiat 500, gelato, gondolas, and more. History, folklore, superstitions, traditions, and customs are tossed in a delicious sauce that also includes a wealth of factual information for the sophisticated traveler:• why lines, as we know them, are nonexistent in Italy• why a string of coral beads is often seen around a baby’s wrist• what the unlucky number of Italy is (it’s not thirteen, unless seating guests at a table, when it IS thirteen–taking into account the outcome of the Last Supper)• why red underwear begins to appear in shops as the New Year approaches In addition to the lyrical and poetic, Italianissimo provides useful and indispensable information for the traveler: deciphering the quirks of the language (while English has only one word for “you,” in Italy there are three), the best place to find balsamic vinegar (in Modena, of course), the best gelato (in Sicily, where they first invented it using the snow from Mount Etna). There are also recommendations for little-known museums and destinations (the Bodoni museum, the Pinocchio park, legendary coffee bars).This is a new kind of guidebook overflowing with enlightening and hilarious miscellaneous information, filled with luscious graphics and unforgettable photographs that will decode and enrich all trips to Italy–both real and imaginary.

Italianissimo

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Author : Louise Fili
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2010-06

Italianissimo written by Louise Fili and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-06 with categories.

¿Italianissimo¿ (literally, very very Italian) profiles 50 Italian contributions to culture high and low, from great ideas to the realities of cuisine, fashion, cinema, and much more -- an eclectic mix of the customs, culture, and concepts that embody the essence of Italy. This guide will enlighten and enrich all journeys to Italy, both real and imaginary, and holds a wealth of sophisticated info. about such icons as: Aperitivo; Superstitions; Balsamic Vinegar; Hand Gestures; Soccer; Carnevale; The Piazza; The Mezzzaluna; The Fiat 500; Waiting in Line (or not); Ex Votos; The Family; Gelato; Fashion; Neorealist Cinema; Chiaroscuro; Parmigiano; Authority Figures; Patron Saints; The Formal Garden; Pinocchio; The Vespa; The Italian Male. Illus.

Italianissimo

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Author : Pellegrino Artusi
language : en
Publisher: W. W. Norton
Release Date : 1975-11

Italianissimo written by Pellegrino Artusi and has been published by W. W. Norton this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1975-11 with categories.

Unless you aspire to perfection--to be, in short, a Cordon Bleu--you do not have to be born with a chef's hat on your head to become a good cook. All you need is to love to cook, pay close attention to details, form the habit of being precise, and choose only the finest materials. The best way to learn, of course, is to work under a capable cook; but even without that experience, with a book like mine to guide you, if you are serious, you can learn to cook. --from the preface

Italianissimo 1

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Author : Denise De Rome
language : en
Publisher: Bbc Publications
Release Date : 2014-03-17

Italianissimo 1 written by Denise De Rome and has been published by Bbc Publications this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-03-17 with Education categories.

The ideal introduction to everyday Italian for beginners, Italianissimo 1 will help you develop your listening, reading, writing and speaking skills whether you are learning at home or in a class. With an emphasis on enjoying Italy and all it has to offer in terms of art, architecture, food and everyday culture, you will learn all the language you need to make the most of your time abroad. Its unique twin-track approach allows you to decide how you want to learn. Choose either the quicker route, concentrating on communication, or the more detailed route if you wish to understand the language and grammar in more depth. Italianissimo 1 can help you reach the equivalent level of a first qualification, such as GCSE.Course Book * Ten structured units present the main language of the course * Additional grammar and exercise sections are provided at regular intervals to reinforce learning 288-page, full-colour course book (available separately or as part of the language pack, which also contains the audio cassettes or CDs) Audio * Authentic dialogues and interviews allow you to hear native Italian speakers using everyday language * Useful, everyday topics help you to reinforce your listening and speaking skills in context 4 x 75-minute audio CD The book (9780563519065) and audio CDs (9780563519270) are also available to buy separately.