The Incredible Book of Vatican Facts and Papal Curiosities: A Treasury of Trivia2 reviews
Nino Lo Bello

Barnes & Noble, 1998

All the stuff you never knew...

+ Sweetly gossipy

My husband and his best friend have this "thing" about the Pope (which is too elaborate to explain). I bought this book for him as an Xmas gift. The surprise was that I ended up reading the darn thing myself! It does have the full gamut of information in it. If you're looking for something easy ...
  
  











  



  
Sister Wendy's Sistine Chapel & Vatican Museums Tour (Artineraries)1 review
Wendy Beckett

Art&Media Communications, 2006

What a way to travel

This time (the third time) when I visited the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel, I had my narrated tour in my pocket (actually on my iPod) and could take my time and see what I wanted to see and linger for as long as I wanted without having a guide shoushing me and 20 others along on a tight ...
  
  











  



  
The Best of Zucchero Sugar Fornaciari's Greatest Hits4 reviews
Zucchero Sugar Fornaciari

Polydor Italy, 1998

A hidden gem

+ Super Zucchero
+ what a find!
+ Upbeat and fun
  
  











  



  
Down By Law50 reviews
Tom Waits, John Lurie

Polygram Video, 1997

Summertime, and the livin's not easy

+ Melancholy delight
+ Jarmusch at his best
+ Down by Law
  
  











  



  
TOSCANA Limoncello Set (6 Cups + decanter) [Prod. 1900/SET-SIC]

Artistica Italian Ceramics

Artistica Italian Ceramics

TOSCANA Collection: LIMONCELLO SETBottle + 6 Mini CupsIf you have ever been to Italy, you'll instantly know about Limoncello.It is a lemon liqueur that is served well chilled.It is wonderful as a palate cleanser or as an after dinner drink.The Limoncello liquor is kept in the freezer until ready to serve.
  
  











  



  
First Man in Rome (Masters of Rome)138 reviews
Colleen McCullough

Arrow Books Ltd, 2003

get some perspective

+ a larger-than-life, fascinating novel...
+ Lengthy and heavy, but a good read.

For those who feel the politics of today are bound to destroy the world: read this first book in McCullough's Roman Republic series and get some perspective! Everything old is new again? You bet! A friend in the military said this was recommended reading from an Army strategics trainer due to ...
  
  











  



  
Sex Lives of the Popes (Sex Lives)14 reviews
Nigel Cawthorne

Prion, 2004

Sex Lives of the Popes -- a Fascinating Read

+ I will never feel guitly about anything I do again.

The author managed to keep an excellent sense of humor throughout the entire book, starting from Peter and ending with the late Jean Paul II. Fascinating, revealing, exposing -- great in one word. Taboos are shattered, beliefs given new horizons. I recomend this book to any reader. Interesting ...
  
  











  



  
Tuscan Escapes: Inspirational Homes in Tuscany and Umbria1 review
Caroline Clifton-Mogg

Ryland Peters & Small, 2006

Like Italy and Umbria

taste of that i WOULD LIKE TO HAVE AT MY HOME... If you love Italy you should have that one.
  
  











  



  
A Fortune-Teller Told Me: Earthbound Travels in the Far East33 reviews
Tiziano Terzani

Three Rivers Press, 2002

Growing spiritual in materialistic asia

+ Captivating
+ Captivating
+ Superb
+ Wonderful book
  
  











  



  
Guzzini Feeling Cappuccino Cup and Saucer, Red

Guzzini

Guzzini

The Feeling Espresso Cup will bring comfort to your day. It has an innovative design with a ceramic body and a durable acrylic handle and saucer. Includes 1 cups and 1 saucer in white with red. Size: 9 oz.
  
  











  



  
La Bella Figura: A Field Guide to the Italian Mind19 reviews
Beppe Severgnini

Broadway, 2007

La Bella Figura

As an Italian I enjoyed the book greatly. It is witty, inteņigent and very true.
  
  











  



  
TOSCANA Limoncello Set (6 Cups + decanter) [Prod. 1900/SET-SIC]

Artistica Italian Ceramics

Artistica Italian Ceramics

TOSCANA Collection: LIMONCELLO SETBottle + 6 Mini CupsIf you have ever been to Italy, you'll instantly know about Limoncello.It is a lemon liqueur that is served well chilled.It is wonderful as a palate cleanser or as an after dinner drink.The Limoncello liquor is kept in the freezer until ready to serve.
  
  











  



  
La Bella Figura: A Field Guide to the Italian Mind19 reviews
Beppe Severgnini

Broadway, 2007

La Bella Figura

As an Italian I enjoyed the book greatly. It is witty, inteņigent and very true.
  
  











  



  
The Best of Zucchero Sugar Fornaciari's Greatest Hits4 reviews
Zucchero Sugar Fornaciari

Polydor Italy, 1998

A hidden gem

+ Super Zucchero
+ what a find!
+ Upbeat and fun
  
  











  



  
Sex Lives of the Popes (Sex Lives)14 reviews
Nigel Cawthorne

Prion, 2004

Sex Lives of the Popes -- a Fascinating Read

+ I will never feel guitly about anything I do again.

The author managed to keep an excellent sense of humor throughout the entire book, starting from Peter and ending with the late Jean Paul II. Fascinating, revealing, exposing -- great in one word. Taboos are shattered, beliefs given new horizons. I recomend this book to any reader. Interesting ...
  
  











  



  
Sister Wendy's Sistine Chapel & Vatican Museums Tour (Artineraries)1 review
Wendy Beckett

Art&Media Communications, 2006

What a way to travel

This time (the third time) when I visited the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel, I had my narrated tour in my pocket (actually on my iPod) and could take my time and see what I wanted to see and linger for as long as I wanted without having a guide shoushing me and 20 others along on a tight ...
  
  











  



  
Down By Law50 reviews
Tom Waits, John Lurie

Polygram Video, 1997

Summertime, and the livin's not easy

+ Melancholy delight
+ Jarmusch at his best
+ Down by Law
  
  











  



  
Tuscan Escapes: Inspirational Homes in Tuscany and Umbria1 review
Caroline Clifton-Mogg

Ryland Peters & Small, 2006

Like Italy and Umbria

taste of that i WOULD LIKE TO HAVE AT MY HOME... If you love Italy you should have that one.
  
  











  



  
The Incredible Book of Vatican Facts and Papal Curiosities: A Treasury of Trivia2 reviews
Nino Lo Bello

Barnes & Noble, 1998

All the stuff you never knew...

+ Sweetly gossipy

My husband and his best friend have this "thing" about the Pope (which is too elaborate to explain). I bought this book for him as an Xmas gift. The surprise was that I ended up reading the darn thing myself! It does have the full gamut of information in it. If you're looking for something easy ...
  
  











  



  
A Fortune-Teller Told Me: Earthbound Travels in the Far East33 reviews
Tiziano Terzani

Three Rivers Press, 2002

Growing spiritual in materialistic asia

+ Captivating
+ Captivating
+ Superb
+ Wonderful book