The work was collected over many centuries by various authors, translators, and scholars across West, Central, South Asia and North Africa. The tales themselves trace their roots back to ancient and medieval Arabic, Persian, Indian, Egyptian and Mesopotamian folklore and literature. In particular, many tales were originally folk stories from the Caliphate era, while others, especially the frame story, are most probably drawn from the Pahlavi Persian work Hazār Afsān which in turn relied pa...

For centuries, Puglia has acted as the bridge to the Mediterranean. To the north, it is crowned by the wild greenery of the Gargano promontory, the Daunian Mountains, and the sweet hills that roll down to the Tavoliere delle Puglie. With its infinite seafront and old city, medieval churches and genuine cuisine, Bari is the metropolitan capital of the region. Romanesque cathedrals line the Adriatic coast. Numerous beach resorts dot the shore as you wind from the Gargano coast to Salento. Th...

The King James Version (KJV), also known as the Authorized Version (AV) or King James Bible (KJB), is an English translation of the Christian Bible for the Church of England begun in 1604 and completed in 1611. The books of the King James Version include the 39 books of the Old Testament, and the 27 books of the New Testament.

Live a day in the enchanting Umbrian city between the Middle Ages and the Renaissance, the art and the history. The guide illustrates the splendid Orvieto, perched on a tuff cliff that has protected the city for millennia. There are many places not to be missed, from the imposing Duomo, a jewel of the Italian Gothic, to the medieval and Renaissance palaces, that house interesting museums, rich in Etruscan and Greek finds, to the numerous churches, symbol of the importance of the city throu...

I signori degli oceani è il titolo del 10° volume di Limes del 2024, in edicola, libreria e online dal 16 novembre. Il numero è dedicato alla dimensione marittima della Guerra Grande, incentrata sul triangolo Usa-Russia-Cina. Mentre alle porte dell'Europa proseguono l'invasione dell'Ucraina da parte di Mosca e la crisi in Medio Oriente, nell'Indo-Pacifico quattro dinamiche si intrecciano pericolosamente: il rischio di uno scontro aperto per Taiwan tra Washington e Pechino; le rinnovate ten...

Now in its 25th edition, Italian Wines 2022 is the English-language version of Gambero Rosso's Vini d'Italia 2022. More complete than ever, the guide reviews 2,634 wineries and a total of 25,400 wines, awarding the classic scores ranging from 0 to 3 Glasses according to the quality of the label. 476 wines received our experts' highest rating this year. This is a fundamental and essential volume for all those who work in the sector or are interested in quality Italian wines.

The sky is dull and grey,Piercing and chill the blast,Each step resounds on the frosty ground,Winter is come at last.Mamma sits by the fireHer little ones round her knees."How cosy we are, Mamma," they cry,"Tell us something, if you please.""Tell us about King Winter,And about Jack Frost, his man;We'll not be noisy or naughty at all,But as good as ever we can.""Well then;" says mamma, "you, Jenn...

National Geographic Traveler guidebooks contain must-know travel information, inspiring photography, insider tips, and expert advice you won’t find on the internet for bucket-list destinations around the world. Japan is a multifaceted country with a rich history and culture and spellbinding beauty. Nature lovers will be awed by everything from enchanting cherry blossoms and unique Zen gardens to the snow-capped peak of Mount Fuji, the Akan and Kushiro-Shitsugen national parks, and the crys...

These handy, take-along walking guides--filled with essential maps, inspirational photos, and insider tips--showcase the world's great cities in a practical, streamlined, itinerary-driven format. Discover the best of Washington, D.C. with this handy guide, through 13 itineraries with step-by-step maps to help you explore its lively, eclectic neighborhoods. In a practical pocket format, the guide was written by an expert travel writer and enriched by the best images. The simple fact that Wa...

Now in its 20th edition, Italian Wines 2017 is the English-language version of Gambero Rosso's Vini d'Italia 2017. More complete than ever, the guide reviews 2,400 wineries and a total of 22,000 wines, awarding the classic scores ranging from 0 to 3 Glasses according to the quality of the label. 429 wines received our experts' highest rating this year. This is a fundamental and essential volume for all those who work in the sector or are interested in quality Italian wines.

National Geographic Traveler guidebooks contain must-know travel information, inspiring photography, insider tips, and expert advice you won’t find on the internet for bucket-list destinations around the world. With its stunning landscapes, intriguing history, and modern, welcoming cities, Norway has something to offer every type of traveler. And this all-new guidebook by the experts at National Geographic has everything you need to plan the trip of a lifetime to this incredible country. T...

MUdec United is the new publication of the MUDEC – Museo delle Culture di Milano. It starts from Milan and extends threads of relationships with the most disparate points on the planet. Threads that connect scholars and scholars, writers for images, artists, places, stories and ideas. Each issue of MUdec United addresses a different theme, starting with the Museum's exhibitions. Rainbow, the first issue, is linked to the exhibition of the same name, opening Feb. 16, 2023 at MUDEC. It inclu...