The Absolutely True Story Of La Befana
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The Absolutely True Story Of La Befana
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Author : Paolo Mazzucato
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2021-11-09
The Absolutely True Story Of La Befana written by Paolo Mazzucato and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-11-09 with categories.
Part rumor, part folklore and part magical invention, the classic origin story of the Italian Befana and her Christmas Epiphany visit to all children, naughty and nice, is presented here in a colorfully illustrated storybook. Told from an...unusual point of view, myth meets reality as we learn how things "actually" happened that fateful night when three wise guys, or...wise men, came searching for a newborn baby king and got a warm bowl of homemade minestrone instead.Unwilling at first to disrupt her evening plans, the old Befana sends her three visitors on their way, only to realize later that her chance to be part of a greater story of hope in the world is disappearing fast, like slices of freshly-baked panettone at Christmas dinner. Only her own journey that night to deliver her gifts and treats helps her realize that the hope for a better world of peace and love lives in every child. A playful reimagining of a traditional, Italian tale, told through warmth, humor and a few delicious, Italian recipes.
The Legend Of Old Befana
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Author :
language : en
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Release Date : 1980
The Legend Of Old Befana written by and has been published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1980 with Juvenile Fiction categories.
Because Befana's household chores kept her from finding the Baby King, she searches to this day, leaving gifts for children on the Feast of the Three Kings. Copyright © Libri GmbH. All rights reserved.
The Legend Of Old Befana An Italian Christmas Story
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Author : Tomie dePaola
language : en
Publisher: Follettbound
Release Date : 1980-09-02
The Legend Of Old Befana An Italian Christmas Story written by Tomie dePaola and has been published by Follettbound this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1980-09-02 with categories.
Lessons On Jesus
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Author : Jan (Jon) Sverre Rustad
language : en
Publisher: Page Publishing Inc
Release Date : 2024-06-06
Lessons On Jesus written by Jan (Jon) Sverre Rustad and has been published by Page Publishing Inc this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2024-06-06 with Religion categories.
Remember when we were kids or you might be a kid now and we wondered where would we end up if we tunneled through the Earth? Well, wonder no more. In the pages before you, you will see where you would come out. Have you ever heard of an antipode? It is defined as “true opposite.” Do you like adventures? I have one right here. In the pages of this book, you the reader, will enjoy an action, adventure, mystery, comedy, and romance with just a dash of drama that will take you around the world with Chris Collier and April Mckenzie, exes for the wrong reason, who are on an adventure that results in a discovery. Don’t believe me; see for yourself.
His Christmas Princess
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Author : Kathleen O'Brien
language : en
Publisher: Tule Publishing
Release Date : 2017-10-25
His Christmas Princess written by Kathleen O'Brien and has been published by Tule Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-10-25 with Fiction categories.
Willow Arden adores her life as the coronation planner in the Vicenza palace. The tiny island kingdom is the perfect place to raise her baby daughter. But when Emory, the sexy heir to the throne and her almost lover, comes home after a year-long hiatus, her perfect life is shaken to its core. Emory’s spent his whole life putting Vicenza’s interests over his own. After taking a year off to live the kind of life he always wanted, he’s returned and he’s committed to the throne. But when Willow and Emory meet again, the attraction between them ignites, as white-hot and hopeless as ever. Emory can’t betray his commitments, and Willow must protect her heart at all costs. One way or another, one of them will lose everything.
Il Bel Centro
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Author : Michelle Damiani
language : en
Publisher: Rialto Press
Release Date : 2020-08-09
Il Bel Centro written by Michelle Damiani and has been published by Rialto Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-08-09 with Travel categories.
A witty and warm-hearted memoir of abandoning fast-paced American days in favor of discovering the Italian secrets of food, community, and life. Moving across the globe meant Michelle Damiani soon found herself untangling Italian customs, delighting in glorious regional cuisine (recipes included), and creating lasting friendships. From grandmothers eager to teach the ancient art of pasta making, to bakers tossing bread into fiery ovens with a song, to butchers extolling the benefits of pork fat, Il Bel Centro is rich with captivating characters and cultural insights. Throw in clinking glasses of Umbrian red with the local communists and a village all-nighter decorating the cobblestone streets with flower petals; as well as embarrassing language minefields and a serious summons to the mayor’s office, and you have all the ingredients for a spellbinding travel tale. Exquisitely observed, Il Bel Centro is an intimate celebration of small town Italy, as well as a thoughtful look at raising a family in a new culture and a fascinating story of finding a home. Ultimately though, this is a story about how travel can change you when you’re ready to let it. With laugh-out-loud situations and wanderlust-inspiring storytelling, Il Bel Centro is a joyous and life-affirming read that will have readers rushing to renew their passports. “This is one of the most beautiful book I’ve ever read.” “I absolutely couldn’t get enough of this book.” “This book made me want to pack my bags.” “I loved, loved this book. Fabulously written, engaging, and entertaining.” “A magical read.”
The Best Of Gene Wolfe
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Author : Gene Wolfe
language : en
Publisher: Tor Books
Release Date : 2009-03-17
The Best Of Gene Wolfe written by Gene Wolfe and has been published by Tor Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-03-17 with Fiction categories.
From a literary perspective, this will certainly be the best collection of the year in science fiction and fantasy. Gene Wolfe, of whom The Washington Post said, "Of all SF writers currently active none is held in higher esteem," has selected the short fiction he considers his finest into one volume. There are many award winners and many that have been selected for various Year's Best anthologies among the thirty-one stories, which include: "Petting Zoo," "The Tree Is My Hat," "The Island of Dr. Death and Other Stories," "The Hero as Werewolf," "Seven American Nights," "The Fifth Head of Cerberus," "The Detective of Dreams," and "A Cabin on the Coast." Gene Wolfe has produced possibly the finest and most significant body of short fiction in the SF and fantasy field in the last fifty years, and is certainly among the greatest living writers to emerge from the genres. This is the first retrospective collection of his entire career. It is for the ages. At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
Being Santa Claus
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Author : Sal Lizard
language : en
Publisher: Penguin
Release Date : 2012-11-08
Being Santa Claus written by Sal Lizard and has been published by Penguin this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-11-08 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
A veteran Santa reveals heartwarming true stories and lessons from his twenty-year career spreading Christmas magic. With the holiday shopping season beginning earlier each year, more than ever. Americans are struggling to remember the true meaning of Christmas. And who better to deliver the gift of Christmas inspiration than a man who has spent the last two decades playing Santa? Sal Lizard was in his twenties when his beard and hair turned completely white. Today he appears everywhere from malls and parades to schools and hospitals. And— from his custom-made red velvet suits to the mistletoe that hangs from the rearview mirror in his Santa-mobile—he is Santa Claus three hundred and sixty-five days a year. In Being Santa Claus Sal reflects on his experiences with both children and adults including: Christmas magic is all around us: We don’t always see it, but it is there, shaping and enriching our lives. Sometimes you need to go that extra mile:Santa Claus is the one person who can’t even use a blizzard as an excuse not to honor his commitments, and Sal teaches adults the importance of always showing up for our children. Even a small child can make a big difference: Sal has met some impressive children over the years, and he’s learned that you don’t need to be a grown-up to make an impact on the world around you. In Being Santa Claus Sal shares these lessons, along with often heartwarming, occasionally heartbreaking, and sometimes downright hysterical stories from his twenty-year career as Santa.
The Befana Is Returning
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Author : Steve Siporin
language : en
Publisher: University of Wisconsin Pres
Release Date : 2022-08-16
The Befana Is Returning written by Steve Siporin and has been published by University of Wisconsin Pres this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-08-16 with History categories.
On the night of January 5, in certain areas of southern Tuscany, a costumed, singing troupe of characters visits residents' homes, expecting to be fed and feted. This is the Befanata, a mumming tradition centered in Tuscany, whose main character--the Befana--is a kindly old woman or grandmotherly witch who delivers toys, candies, and gifts. The Befana Is Returning is a deeply researched, deftly insightful presentation of this living tradition that adds a large missing piece to the array of contemporary ethnographic scholarship on mumming.
Italian Folk Magic
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Author : Mary-Grace Fahrun
language : en
Publisher: Weiser Books
Release Date : 2018-05-01
Italian Folk Magic written by Mary-Grace Fahrun and has been published by Weiser Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-05-01 with Body, Mind & Spirit categories.
In this fascinating journey through the magical, folkloric, and healing traditions of Italy the reader learns uniquely Italian methods of magical protection and divination and spells for love, sex, control, and revenge. "Mary-Grace Fahrun's Italian Folk Magic is an intimate journey into the heart of Italian folk magical practices as they are lived every day. Having grown up in an extended Italian family in North America and Italy, the author presents us with the stories, characters, saints, charms, and prayers that form the core of folk religion, setting them in context in an authentic, down-to-earth, and humorous voice. A delight to read!"—Sabina Magliocco, Professor of Anthropology, University of British Columbia Italian Folk Magiccontains: magical and religious rituals prayers divination techniques crafting blessing rituals witchcraft The author also explores the evil eye, known as malocchio in Italian, explaining what it is, where it comes from, and, crucially, how to get rid of it. This book can help Italians regain their magical heritage, but Italian folk magic is a beautiful, powerful, and effective magical tradition that is accessible to anyone who wants to learn it.