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150 fascinating years of unique and inimitable Italian automotive innovation. The Topolino. The 500. The Panda. The Lancia Lambda. The Fulvia. The Alfa Romeo, Duetto, and Giulietta. The Ferrari Testarossa. The Maserati 3500GT. The Lambroghini Miura, Countach, Diablo, and Revuelto... and so on, all the way up until the electrified supercars and new hypercars of our future, like the Pagani Utopia, Pininfarina Batista and Estrema Fulminea (just to name a few)! Cars that dreams are made of, lives are changed with, and history is marked by: legendary Italian cars.

Thanks to its winning combination of storied art, fashion, food, wine, and breathtaking landscapes, Italy is an ideal destination for every traveler. This newly revised guidebook, part of a best-selling series, offers everything you need to plan your next great Italian adventure, including 29 detailed maps; itineraries by car, by bike, by motorcycle, or on foot; practical travel advice, and insider tips to ensure your trip is a success.Detailed lists offer can’t-miss destinations and unforgettable experiences, such as watching the Palio di Siena horse race in Siena, exploring the trulli limestone dwellings in Puglia, and visiting photo-worthy Chianti vineyards for a tasting. Whether you’re starting your trip in the “Eternal City” of Rome, farther north in cosmopolitan Milan, or beachside in stunning Sicily, this detailed guidebook offers everything you need to make the most of your time in Italy.

In 2023, The Little Prince will celebrate 80 years of unsurpassed success. One of the most published and translated books in the world (by some accounts, second only to The Bible). Never before have its themes of loneliness, loss, love, and friendship been more relevant. While The Little Prince is packaged for children, it is appreciated and celebrated by parents and friends. This edition includes the entire, unmodified, original text by Antoine de Saint-Exupery, first published in English after his exile to the U.S. in 1943 - accompanied by exclusive illustrations from Mondo Mombo, a well-known, Italian, children's-art firm founded by Claudia Bordin. Ages 7 plus

A voyage in discovery of the wonders of the human body, to reveal in front of the eyes of the little readers how our body moves, eats, sees, and hears. A new way of learning while having fun even thanking the scientific yet easy to understand and funny texts. Lifting the flaps the readers could see the structure of the organs, of the bones, of the teeth and of all the other parts of the human body. A new title from our best-selling series of lift the flap books. Scientific, very accurate texts that are, at the same time, also very funny and tailored for children. Ages: 5 plus

A gorgeous volume celebrating the eternal splendour of the boy pharaoh. On November 4th, 1922, after months of unsuccessful expeditions and excavations, a young Howard Carter was close to giving up his Egyptian experience in the Valley of the Kings when, unexpectedly, he and his team discovered one of the most important masterpieces in the history of archaeology. The intact royal burial palace and the golden mask of the boy king Tutankhamun are probably the most iconic symbols of Ancient Egypt. This luxurious volume will retrace, with never-seen-before pictures, the history of those exciting moments.

Cats have been part of human families for hundreds of years. Consider that, today, there are over 600 million domestic cats worldwide. Playful or haughty, lazy or lively, independent or cuddly they are fascinating and celebrated. This adult colouring book is an opportunity to unwind and dive into a world of magnetic eyes and curious creatures. Choose your favourite shades for each one and bring them to life with artistic expression and hours of pure fun entertainment.

The book deals with the automotive revolution from the 1970s to the 2000s. This was a transitional period where innovation met timeless design. This book celebrates the vehicles which defined the modern era, from the elegant Maserati Ghibli and the futuristic DeLorean DMC12 to the revitalisation of Bugatti and the early Tesla models. With stunning images and detailed insights, New Classic Cars. The Next Generation pays tribute to the legacy of era-defining cars: they are the link between past and future and have become the new classic cars generation.

Frida the woman. Frida the artist. Frida the icon. Fragile and indomitable, she made herself a work of art, celebrating the beauty of imperfection. Hers was an existence made of passion, revolution, brightly coloured clothes, and paintings that mirrored her dances with death and love for life. A life like hers requires splendid images and intense text chronicling its many adventures. From her childhood to the accident, from her discovery of painting and the ties with extraordinary characters such as André Breton, Tina Modotti, Lev Trotsky, to her legendary marriage to Diego Rivera and her enchantment with the Casa Azul. This stunning book is a homage to the human being who became a symbol of emancipation and freedom. A hymn to diversity and joie de vivre, dedicated to all women of the world.

Timeless, iconic, and a universal sex symbol, Marilyn Monroe remains one of the most beloved divas of all time.The actress was able to, simultaneously, exude an air of seduction and ‘girl-next-door’, all while conquering Hollywood with her pin-up figure and platinum blonde 'do. The celebrity famously won the heart of baseball champion, Joe DiMaggio, as well as that of U.S. President John Fitzgerald Kennedy.But beyond the persona, Norma Jeane was a rich and complex human being the survivor of childhood trauma and an adult in need of constant affection.This engaging, in-depth, and illustrated biography reveals the many faces of both the actress, and the woman behind the legend. Dive in and be filled with awe!

Introduce babies to dozens of everyday objects in this visually-stimulating addition to the Baby Montessori Expanded board book series. These shapes are easily recognisable due to the high-contrast images printed in the first three colours babies can perceive: red, black, and white. From favourite toys to household items, these chunky board books are the perfect introduction to common shapes for developing minds!Designed with expert guidance, these sturdy board books feature easily recognisable animals and shapes, sparking visual development and early sensory growth with every glance.Age-Appropriate Format: The square, sturdy format is perfect for small hands, encouraging dexterity and focus.Inspired by the Montessori Method: Stimulate developing minds through this series of three-colour, high-contrast images with no text.Stimulates Early Growth: Simple shapes, bold colours, and immediate themes (like animals and the world) capture attention and encourage curiosity, early associations, and sensory growth, turning reading into a visual, multisensory experience.Expertly Developed: Created in cooperation with cognitive development experts, focusing on visual clarity, safe materials, and effective communication for newborns.Introduction to the World Around the Child: A first introduction to common items found around a baby.Age 0 plus.

Folk Magic is a unique series analysing popular magical traditions from different eras and cultures through illustrated tables; it is perfect for true enthusiasts of esotericism and myths. It includes magical practices, healing techniques and popular divination methods, as well as portraits of influential historical figures and legendary characters, all of them shown in a practical yet beautifully illustrated format. Italian Folk Magic, Celtic Folk Magic and Japanese Folk Magic are three of the first titles in the series, that will continue with other titles: Slavic Folk Magic, Nordic Folk Magic, North American Folk Magic, Chinese Folk Magic.

Peru is a silent and mysterious world, a land of solemn and impressive landscapes, sometimes terrifying but in harmony with the forces of nature and the universe. It is also the land of the proud, often silent but always resolute descendants of the noble, ancient people who built a formidable civilisation: the Incas. Invincible warriors and able politicians, these new 'owners of the earth' founded their capital at Cuzco and, little by little, subjected the surrounding peoples, assimilating their culture and arts and expanding in all directions. Only the Spanish under Francisco Pizarro succeeded in severing their roots and consigning to oblivion the riches of El Dorado and the marvelous treasures hidden among the arid highlands and snowy peaks. Here, among the dense sub-equatorial forests on the eastern slopes that face toward the Amazonian basin, archaeological sites of great interest have been found, from early raw-brick pyramids to mysterious cities built of stone. Peru has the highest railway line in the world; it runs along the backbone of South America with stations perched at heights over 15,400 feet. It is also where the spirits of the Andes live, the apu, and the shamans of Peru with their ancient medicine, who still represent the strength of the ancient American people.

Rock is not just a genre of music. It is a way of being; an attitude. It was a movement that swept and sweeps stages around the world from the 1950s until present day.The universe of rock is a star-studded one; filled with artists and songs that have changed the world with their innovation, their ideas, their thoughts and their style. Almost 70 years since the birth of rock, this book honours the legends that gave it sound, as well as all of us who loved and go on living it.

From Peter Pan’s Neverland to Alice’s Wonderland. From the Wizard’s Oz to King Author’s Camelot. Finally, an atlas where children can dive-in and explore all of their favorite imaginary worlds. The Atlas of the Imaginary Places includes 80 pages with captivating illustrations of over 10 fictional lands, accompanied by an experienced and charming guide highlighting the main sights and facts about each. Not to be missed: a final and original map! Ages 7 +

An interactive series helping children explore the world and expand their imaginative play. Each box of fun focuses on a famous city and includes: six card board pages of punch-out monuments, characters, and modes of transport, along with pedestals on which to stand them up. Bonus! Each box set also includes a large format poster-map of the city, with a search-and-find game for hidden elements amongst streets to be recognised, as well as a game-of-the-goose style board game that references the city’s most famous attractions. Ages 6+

Box containing 15 Gameboards, Booklet and Poster. 15 boards containing cards and puzzles so that the child can carry out the suggested activities. A manual that provides explanations of the activities and offers some useful hints and also how to learn more about Montessori education and apply it in everyday life. Ages: 5 plus

Have you ever seen a place that leaves you breathless… and with a million questions?! Well, check these out! Fifty of the world’s most mysterious places – those made by man and those gifted by nature. Places that stimulate curiosity and everyone’s truly innate desire to learn and know more!Locations included: Stonehenge (Great Britain); Loch Ness (Great Britain); Fingal’s Cave (Great Britain); San Juan de Gaztelugatxe (Spain); Quinta da Regaleira (Portugal); Alchemical Caves (Italy); Gardens of Bomarzo (Italy); Carnac Stones (France); Paris Catacombs (France); Devil’s Bridge (Germany); Black Forest (Germany); Crooked Forest (Poland); Hessdalen Lights and Aurora Borealis (Scandinavia); Hoia Baciu Forest (Romania); Krudum Hill (Czech Republic); Buda Castle Labyrinth (Hungary); Dargavs (Russia); Mammoth Bone Buildings (Ukraine and Russia); Tunnel of Love (Ukraine); Pamukkale Thermal Pools (Turkey); Giza Necropolis (Egypt); Eye of the Sahara (Mauritania); Fairy Circles (Namibia); Gates of Hell (Turkmenistan); Vaitheeswaran Koil (India); North Sentinel Island (India); Heizhugou Forest (China); Terracotta Army (China); Genghis Khan’s Grave (Mongolia); Mysterious Road (South Korea); Ise Shrine (Japan); Plain of Jars (Laos); Marine Bioluminescence (Maldives); Slope Point (New Zealand); Devil’s Sea (Pacific Ocean); Mariana Trench (Pacific Ocean); Abraham Lake (Canada); Bermuda Triangle (Atlantic Ocean); Area 51 (USA); Sailing Stones at Racetrack Playa (USA); Naica Mine (Mexico); Island of the Dead Dolls (Mexico); Snake Island (Brazil); Enchanted Well (Brazil); Catatumbo Lightning (Venezuela); Uyuni Salt Flat (Bolivia); El Ojo, the Rotating Island (Argentina); Nazca Lines (Peru); Machu Picchu (Peru); Easter Island (Chile).Ages 8 plus.

Improvisation, swing, blue notes, glissando, scat... these and other ingredients have made jazz a unique musical genre, unmistakable and loved in every corner of the globe. Born in the United States at the end of the 19th century, jazz has its roots in Afro-American music, but has succeeded in becoming contaminated owing to contributions from different styles, fragmenting in turn into countless currents and categories. From the first New Orleans bands, passing through the absolute genius of “Satchmo” Armstrong — who became model for all later jazz musicians — to the big bands of Duke Ellington, Fletcher Henderson, and Benny Goodman, or to the unsurpassed singing performances of Ella Fitzgerald and Billie Holiday, this book retraces the history of jazz, lingering on the most outstanding personalities and musical excerpts that have marked this musical genre more than any other. Besides the classics, ample space is reserved also for artists of the second postwar period who succeeded in renewing jazz, restoring its freshness and vitality again for the new generations of artists that today tread the musical scene.

A new series of illustrated books specifically designed for children in elementary education, narrating the stories of those great historical figures who have left their mark on humanity in fields such as science, art, exploration, music and other subjects. Young readers will be able to read all about these famous people's main achievements, experiencing the main steps of their lives through Isabel Munoz's engaging illustrations, and finding out some curious facts about their work and success. In the six volumes of the series, children will be fascinated by the genial and revolutionary intuition of Einstein, Leonardo da Vinci's vast breadth of expertise, the incredible discoveries about space made by Galileo Galilei, Mozart's infinite musical creativity, the masterpieces created by Picasso and Van Gogh. There is an index at the end of each volume listing the main biographical events and some simple quizzes will help children to further understand and test their knowledge. Ages: 6 plus

For centuries, we have been fascinated with the iconic architecture, mystical religious beliefs, and once-thriving societies of the ancient Egyptians. Starting with a detailed chronology and ending with a comprehensive glossary of terms and bibliography, this meticulously researched resource explores the development of the ancient civilizations of the Egyptians. Organised chronologically, it traces Egyptian history in chapters starting with prehistoric times and including The Age of the Pyramids, The Classical Period, The Empire of the Pharaohs, The Late Period and The Age of Foreign Dominion. Hundreds of photographs of the major sites, three-dimensional reconstructions, and close-up shots of ancient artifacts, statues, and funerary goods take readers on a tour of the pyramids, temples, and other major monuments of ancient Egypt. The images reveal fascinating insights into the religious beliefs and rituals of the ancient Egyptians as well as demonstrate their unsurpassed artisanship and remarkable artistic output. The compelling text provides fascinating information on the everyday lives of the ancient Egyptians, interweaving these details with the thrilling tales of the major archaeological discoveries including those relating to Khufu, Tutankhamun, and Ramesses II.

Leonardo Da Vinci - Atlantic Codex offers an authoritative and accessible journey through the most extensive collection of Da Vinci’s surviving writings and drawings, preserved at the Veneranda Biblioteca Ambrosiana. With ultra-high-definition reproductions, this volume reveals extraordinary details from the 1,119 sheets that span topics such as engineering, anatomy, botany, military machines, and visionary inventions, providing a sweeping view of the master’s entire output.This carefully curated selection of 100 pages highlights the modernity of Da Vinci’s ideas and his unique balance between art and science, delivering an essential work for scholars, enthusiasts, and admirers of his enduring genius.Modernises Art History: Insights reveal the modernity of Leonardo’s ideas and the unique balance between art and science.Condensed Overview of the Atlantic Codex: This volume summarises Da Vinci’s 1,000+ page codex into the need-to-know highlights.Broad Appeal: The perfect gift for lovers and learners of art, history, and Renaissance and culture enthusiasts.Privileged Access: A showcase of reproductions difficult to observe on the original sheets.Sections Included: War Machines, Civil Machines, Architecture and Geometry, Flight and Movement.

The ultimate, comprehensive guide to reveal all the secrets about dinosaurs: everything you need to know about these giants of the past is here in your hands. With a very attractive style, these illustrations will let you submerge yourself in the fantastic world of dinosaurs, discovering, after a short introduction, the main categories (carnivores, herbivores, pterosaurs, aquatic dinosaurs...) and for each of them the most representative, the most common and the most curious. The book closes with a deep overview on extinction with causes and a clear timeline. For each beast, there is a short and clear description and a infographic with basic information, where they lived on the Planet, their size and weight and how long ago they lived on the Earth. The must-have title about dinosaurs: the ultimate guide you'll ever need to know everything about these amazing animals.

Curiosity is a natural quality for children, which is enhanced when travelling. These little guides are intended just for them, with itineraries around big cities like Paris and London to explore the most iconic places (starting from their rooms). The books feature also little games and activities to be ready for real-life explorations! The big cities won't have secrets anymore. Ages: 6 plus

This comprehensive volume recounts the history, daily life, and art of Pompeii, from its origins to the tragic eruption of Vesuvius in AD 79. Curated by archaeologist Marisa Ranieri Panetta with contributions from field specialists and the Archaeological Superintendencies of Pompeii and Naples, this overview blends scientific rigor with engaging historical narration. Spectacular photography by Araldo De Luca leads readers through streets, frescoed houses, workshops, theatres, and necropolises, capturing the vitality of the buried city and its key role in understanding Roman civilization. This museum-level visual overview is inviting for lovers and learners of archaeology, ancient history, and cultural heritage.Stunning Visual Representation: Includes exclusive photography by Araldo De Luca of Pompeii’s sites, frescoes, and sculptures.Wide Appeal of Pompeii: Ideal for lovers of archaeology, Roman history, art, and cultural travel.Immersive Experience: Allows readers to explore Pompeii in depth, beyond the typical tourist experience, and reveals daily life, architecture and the human stories of the buried city.