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Download or read book Tuscan Light written by Almar Books and published by . This book was released on 2006-11 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tuscan Echoes is an articulate, superb and original extended mediation on nationality and identity.~Midwest Book ReviewSmith gives us more of Italy than himself. He paints with words rather than oils and the result is a quiet tribute to a country that author clearly regards as his spiritual home.~Smoky Mountain NewsExquisite travelogue memoir . . . notable for its richly descriptive passages about place, and its remarkable effectiveness at translating with exactitude, the sights and sounds that have haunted (the authors) dreams for year.~Boox Revbiew. . . a perfect love song to Italy.~Charleston Post and CourierAuthor Mark Gordon Smiths Italian Trilogy opened to critical acclaim in Tuscan Echoes, A Season in Italy. In Tuscan Light, he continues to explore the culture of a country which remains stable, even in the midst of tremendous social and economic change. Through his lush and evocative writing he shares stories of Italians love of family, history, food and wine and their never ending passion for place and land. Tuscan Light, Memories of Italy is a moving and breathtaking tribute to Bella Italia, once which firmly establishes the author as one of the best travel writers of our day.
Book Synopsis The Seventeenth Book of Specimens from the Cincinnati Type Foundry by :
Download or read book The Seventeenth Book of Specimens from the Cincinnati Type Foundry written by and published by . This book was released on 1888 with total page 396 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Tuscany in the Age of Empire by : Brian Brege
Download or read book Tuscany in the Age of Empire written by Brian Brege and published by Harvard University Press. This book was released on 2021-07-13 with total page 520 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Winner of the American Association for Italian Studies Book Prize A new history explores how one of Renaissance Italy’s leading cities maintained its influence in an era of global exploration, trade, and empire. The Grand Duchy of Tuscany was not an imperial power, but it did harbor global ambitions. After abortive attempts at overseas colonization and direct commercial expansion, as Brian Brege shows, Tuscany followed a different path, one that allowed it to participate in Europe’s new age of empire without establishing an empire of its own. The first history of its kind, Tuscany in the Age of Empire offers a fresh appraisal of one of the foremost cities of the Italian Renaissance, as it sought knowledge, fortune, and power throughout Asia, the Americas, and beyond. How did Tuscany, which could not compete directly with the growing empires of other European states, establish a global presence? First, Brege shows, Tuscany partnered with larger European powers. The duchy sought to obtain trade rights within their empires and even manage portions of other states’ overseas territories. Second, Tuscans invested in cultural, intellectual, and commercial institutions at home, which attracted the knowledge and wealth generated by Europe’s imperial expansions. Finally, Tuscans built effective coalitions with other regional powers in the Mediterranean and the Islamic world, which secured the duchy’s access to global products and empowered the Tuscan monarchy in foreign affairs. These strategies allowed Tuscany to punch well above its weight in a world where power was equated with the sort of imperial possessions it lacked. By finding areas of common interest with stronger neighbors and forming alliances with other marginal polities, a small state was able to protect its own security while carving out a space as a diplomatic and intellectual hub in a globalizing Europe.
Download or read book Tuscany written by Joel Meyerowitz and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Photo album.
Book Synopsis Tuscan Holiday by : Holly Chamberlin
Download or read book Tuscan Holiday written by Holly Chamberlin and published by Kensington Publishing Corporation. This book was released on 2021-03-30 with total page 380 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this smart, tender, insightful novel, bestselling author Holly Chamberlin introduces two very different women who, over the course of two unforgettable weeks, learn about unbreakable bonds, unshakeable love, and the chances that come once in a lifetime--and change us forever... When Elizabeth Caldwell planned a trip to Florence with her daughter, Marina, she secretly hoped for a warm, fuzzy bonding experience worthy of a Lifetime movie. But Marina--twenty-one, newly graduated, and close to her mom in many ways--has always been more the PBS type: dependable, practical, and completely in control. Elizabeth knows Marina wants to avoid the kind of "stupid mistake" that left Elizabeth a single mother at twenty-two, and she's bitten her tongue as Marina settles for a wealthy fiancé who gives her everything, she thinks she wants. After all, Elizabeth--unable to bring herself to fully commit to the man she has dated for years--is hardly an expert in romance. Still, a lot can happen on vacation, especially in Tuscany, where every scent borne on the warm breeze inspires delight, and every view makes the heart soar. There, on streets once walked by Dante and Michaelangelo, Marina is blindsided by a gorgeous Italian named Luca who shows her how gloriously unpredictable passion can be. And Elizabeth finally lets go of the role that has defined her for so long to embrace her own uncertain future...
Book Synopsis Tuscan & Andalusian Reflections by : Aram Bassenian
Download or read book Tuscan & Andalusian Reflections written by Aram Bassenian and published by Designs Direct Publishing. This book was released on 2005 with total page 174 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dazzling beautiful, this new hardcover book is a tour de force of the latest European-inspired homes designed by Bassenian/Lagoni Architects of Newport Beach, California's premier residential architecture firm. Here the reader will discover ruggedly handsome exteriors reminiscent of the hill towns of Tuscany and richly appointed interiors that echo the great rooms of Andalusia--all with very modern floor plans and amenities. This milestone book will serve as a valuable resource for anyone seeking ideas for a home design, landscaping, interiors and furnishings in the Old World Style.
Download or read book The Automotive Manufacturer written by and published by . This book was released on 1894 with total page 998 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Color written by Kenneth L. Kelly and published by . This book was released on 1976 with total page 198 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Thomas W. Schaller, Architect of Light by : Thomas Schaller
Download or read book Thomas W. Schaller, Architect of Light written by Thomas Schaller and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2018-09-11 with total page 209 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Powerful Paintings from a Watercolor Master "The most nearly 'perfect' paintings to me are rarely the ones simply characterized by technical expertise. More often, they are the ones in which you can sense the beating heart of the artist just below the surface--flaws included." Twenty years into a career as architect and architectural illustrator, Thomas Schaller embarked upon a bold new path as a fine artist. Today he is one of the world's most accomplished watercolor artists, celebrated for his poignant treatment of light and its dynamic interplay with the natural and manmade landscape. The first and only collection of work from this popular contemporary artist, Thomas W. Schaller: Architect of Light features 150 of his finest paintings--buildings, bridges, boats, people and other scenes from around the world. In a series of essays, Schaller ruminates on his journey as an artist, what drives him, and the "truths" he's discovered along the way. He offers not only sage insight on composition, color and other technical aspects of painting, but also provocative perspective on more fundamental struggles for the artist, such as overcoming self-doubt and honing one's own, unique voice. Schaller's essays, like his art, shine with passion, authenticity, and the epiphanies that comprise his artistic constellation: discovering the power of breathing...the secret to "finding the art" in any subject...and how the quest for perfection led him to worry less about the final result to take greater joy in the process itself. It's a pivoting read for collector, art-lover and practicing artist alike, full of views to savor and enlighten.
Download or read book Desaturated Soul written by Gloria Golden and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2009-11 with total page 134 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ever since my teenage years, I've had a great desire to travel and find adventure. Using the camera to attain these goals, I have had some of the greatest adventures of my life. My life has been forever by the cultural influences and people I've encountered in my travels. The images I've taken are magical to me, and it is my hope that viewers will observe the uniqueness in each one. This goal is the basis for the collection, Desaturated Soul. Loneliness is a common motif in portraits and landscapes. I Took most of the photographs during the last ten years, a period of great change in my life. My children were on their own, and I had more free time. Feelings of loneliness sometimes crept into my world. Photography filled that void and brought me great joy. Black and white photography is soulful and exudes emotion. It's another language, with a special beauty of its own. Such fundamentally different images as portraits, landscapes, and the surreal are included in the book. By combining photographs with text, I've attempted to create a specific mood. Exposing my soul to the world has been exhilarating, yet at the same time a bit frightening However, these visuals and the written word complement each other and comprise the final work. Drawing on inspiration from the photographs, I am highly motivated to write. Instinct is the tool that tells me whether or not to commit to a photograph. Something strikes me in an instant and I'm ready to go. My goal is to capture the feeling of the moment so as to evoke the viewer's emotional reaction. The photographer is much like a psychologist, studying the complexity of human nature and understanding human emotion. My response to mannequin photography is much the same as my response to human photography. Although the mannequins are not real, I see something in their faces or an expression that seems real. Giving them life through photography is quite exciting. Feelings for particular landscapes operate in a similar fashion. There's a gut feeling to photograph, something I feel in the depths of my soul. I feel the sun and the lay of the land. The cliff dwellings, for example, bring to mind the "Ancients", the Anasazi, who left the areas where they once thrived. The reasons for their departure are unknown, and their lifestyle must have been remarkable. Photographing up close creates a personal connection between the photographer and the subject. An observer might take a second look as he studies the image. In that way, he is also taking a second look at the artist, who projects his personality onto the work. When reaching into a person's soul with the camera's lens, one feels his strength or weakness. To feel the beauty and spirit of the land creates excitement in landscape photography. I would like to touch people and have them feel as they have never felt before. Some might feel a connection to the biker's strength or to the love surrounding eighty-two year old Maria. The photographs introduce thought-provoking ideas, allowing the viewer to form a greater understanding of his or her own feelings. Capturing only a small portion of what the world has to offer is my accomplishment. Given that there are so many more unique faces and places to see, there is much work to be done. My goal is to continue exploring the unusual and exotic with the camera.
Book Synopsis The Tuscan Year by : Elizabeth Romer
Download or read book The Tuscan Year written by Elizabeth Romer and published by North Point Press. This book was released on 1994-11-30 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Tuscan Year recounts the daily life and food preparation of a family living on a farm in Tuscany. Elizabeth Romer chronicles each season's activities month by month: curing prosciutto and making salame in January, planting and cheesemaking in March, harvesting and threshing corn in July, hunting for wild muchrooms in September, and grape crushing in Ocober. Scattered throughout this lovely calendar are recipes—fresh bread and olive oil, grilled mushrooms, broad beans with ham, trout with fresh tomatoes and basil, chicken grilled with fresh sage and garlic, and apples baked with butter, sugar, and lemon peel, among many others. Alive with the rhythms of country tradition, The Tuscan Year is a treasure for the armchair traveler as well as the cook.
Book Synopsis Too Much Tuscan Sun by : Dario Castagno
Download or read book Too Much Tuscan Sun written by Dario Castagno and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2004-09-01 with total page 291 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Over the past several years, "the American in Tuscany" has become a literary subgenre. Launched by the phenomenal success of Frances Mayes's Under the Tuscan Sun, bookstores now burgeon with nimble, witty accounts of this clash in cultures-Americans trying to do American things in Italy and bumping against a brick wall of tradition. Too Much Tuscan Sun is Dario's, a Tuscan guide whose client base is predominantly American, account of some of his more remarkable customers, from the obsessive and the oblivious to the downright lunatic.
Book Synopsis The Tuscan Contessa by : Dinah Jefferies
Download or read book The Tuscan Contessa written by Dinah Jefferies and published by Penguin UK. This book was released on 2020-07-16 with total page 335 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ONE WAR. TWO WOMEN. WILL THEY BE ABLE TO SAVE THE ONES THEY LOVE? A sweeping new novel from the number one Sunday Times bestselling author of The Tea Planter's Wife In 1943, Contessa Sofia de' Corsi's peaceful Tuscan villa among the olive groves is upturned by the sudden arrival of German soldiers. Desperate to fight back, she agrees to shelter a wounded British radio engineer in her home, keeping him hidden from her husband Lorenzo - knowing that she is putting all of their lives at risk. When Maxine, an Italian-American working for the resistance, arrives on Sofia's doorstep, the pair forge an uneasy alliance. Feisty, independent Maxine promised herself never to fall in love. But when she meets a handsome partisan named Marco, she realizes it's a promise she can't keep... Before long, the two women find themselves entangled in a dangerous game with the Nazis. Will they be discovered? And will they both be able to save the ones they love? 'Dinah Jefferies has a remarkable gift for conjuring up another time and place with lush descriptions, full of power and intensity' Kate Furnivall 'A stunning story of love and loyalty in wartime' Rachel Hore 'Beautiful writing, wonderful characters, gripping story, and such a gorgeously evoked Tuscan setting - how I loved this! Such a perfect, immersive summer read!' Jenny Ashcroft 'A lush, fast-moving, gripping story that will keep you guessing till the last pages. A perfect summer read' Gill Paul 'It's so rich & the historical details so transporting. Reading this novel is like being swept into a wonderful movie' Eve Chase
Download or read book Florence written by David Leavitt and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2002-06-01 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Offers an evocative travelogue that unlocks the great Italian city's beauty, wonder, and majesty.
Book Synopsis Memorials of the masonic union of A.D. 1813, compiled by W.J. Hughan. Also dr. Dassigny's 'Serious and impartial inquiry'. by : Freemasons
Download or read book Memorials of the masonic union of A.D. 1813, compiled by W.J. Hughan. Also dr. Dassigny's 'Serious and impartial inquiry'. written by Freemasons and published by . This book was released on 1874 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Insight Regional Guide: Tuscany by : Insight Guides
Download or read book Insight Regional Guide: Tuscany written by Insight Guides and published by Apa Publications (UK) Limited. This book was released on 2012-05-01 with total page 817 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Insight Regional Guide: Tuscany offers you a uniquely comprehensive approach to getting the most out of your trip to one of the most popular destinations in the world. Engaging chapters consider the region's fascinating history as birthplace of the Renaissance, putting into context the many artistic and architectural wonders on show. Tips for exploring the breath-taking landscape and for tucking into the world-famous Tuscan cuisine and wine ensure that you don't miss a thing. The great cities of Tuscany, including Florence, Siena, Lucca and Pisa, are covered in addition to the off-the-beaten-track Tuscan towns, such as San Gimignano and Montepulciano. Full-colour photographs throughout give you a true flavour of life in the region today. Detailed maps plot all the major sights you'll want to see, and the Travel Tips sections offer selective advice on where to stay, what to eat and the activities available. A free pull-out touring map (in a plastic pocket) is also provided to suggest the best Tuscan drives.
Book Synopsis The History of the Italian Peninsula, Commencing with the Fall of Venice by : Adolphus Lance
Download or read book The History of the Italian Peninsula, Commencing with the Fall of Venice written by Adolphus Lance and published by . This book was released on 1859 with total page 570 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
