There is no better introduction to Italy than the classic itinerary of Rome, Florence and Venice. But it is not dummy-proof, which is why we enlisted three of Italy’s most knowledgeable, local experts—Elizabeth Heath, Donald Strachan and Stephen Keeling—to pen this guide.Their helpful advice, and honest, opinionated recommendations will allow you to find the hidden gems that other visitors miss, avoid crowds and lines, and, most importantly: plan the vacation of a ...

Author Zack Kaplan and artist Stephen Thompson team up again to create an enigmatic comics thriller tangled in a secret society.When an ambitious and troubled video game programmer dares to audition for a secret society in the gaming/tech industry, composed of cutthroat, genius masterminds that promise to help their members achieve their wildest dreams, he and his rebellious co-worker find themselves in a gauntlet of real-life puzzles that quickly turn deadly. But ...

Drawing on interviews with contemporaries and his never-before-seen notebooks, this volume is the first book-length analysis on how Glen Byam Shaw's work on Shakespeare in the 1950s reshaped the landscape of British theatre.Glen Byam Shaw was a pivotal figure in the development of Shakespearean performance in 20th-century Britain. From actor to director to army officer by 1942, his wartime experiences profoundly shaped his attitudes and understandings of Shakespear...

This volume examines the unique form of postcolonial Ghanaian theatre Anansegoro, ranging from its 1960s origins to its new significance as an example of the intersection between performance, intangible cultural heritage and copyright law.Developed in the 1960s by Efua Sutherland and her collaborators as a new theatre for a newly independent nation, Anansegoro draws directly from the precolonial form of village storytelling, Anansesem(stories about Ananse,...

“A fascinating and absorbing chapter of New York social and financial history—it is hard to understand why it has never been written before.” —Louis Auchincloss“When it comes to the folkways of the rich, the powerful, and the privileged, Stephen Birmingham knows what he’s talking about.” —Los Angeles Times“Future American histories will have to take into account Mr. Birmingham’s financial and social history and imposing cast of characters.” —The New York Times Book Review

America has always been a constitutionally classless society, yet an American aristocracy emerged anyway—a private club whose members run in the same circles and observe the same unwritten rules. Renowned social historian Stephen Birmingham reveals the inner workings of this aristocracy and identifies which families in which cities have always mattered and how they’ve defined America.America’s Secret Aristocracy offers an inside look at the estates, marriages and financial empires ...

Tracing their origins to medieval Portugal and Spain, the Sephardic Jews consider themselves ‘the nobility of Jewry,’ in contrast to their pushier and more aggressive German counterparts. They were also the first Jews to inhabit the new world—first exiled from Spain and Portugal, and then forced out of Brazil, a ship bearing 23 Sephardic Jews was blown off its course to Holland, beset by pirates, and then captured by a French captain before being ransomed for the ‘payment of their freight’...

Ten acclaimed authors. Ten original mysteries. Sherlock Holmes returns.In this thrilling new collection, the world’s greatest detective is reimagined by some of the finest writers at work today. From the gaslit streets of Baker Street to cases that test even Holmes’s legendary powers of deduction, these brand-new stories honour Arthur Conan Doyle’s immortal creation while bringing fresh ingenuity, atmosphere and suspense to his world.Featuring original stor...

A unique first-hand account of the major events, decisions, triumphs and tragedies that defined Stephen Harper’s time in power, as well as the story of his path to prime minister, Here for Canada is a must have for any reader interested in leadership, Canadian history, and politics.Spanning a near ten-year journey in government, Mr. Harper’s account takes us behind the scenes of Canada's deft handling of the 2008 global financial collapse, his oversight of...

Write to Survive! is a collection of interviews and original prose from those who have experienced homelessness as young people growing up in California. Their stories convey the struggle, triumph and aftermath of young lives lived without a safety net and with no clear direction home. Told by a diverse group of survivors and caregivers, Write to Survive! explores how young people find themselves homeless, how they endure the experience and how they overcome.

A revealing memoir from one of Canada's greatest athletes.Over the course of his remarkable career, Brad Gushue set a new standard of curling excellence. Born in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Gushue quickly rose through the sports ranks; his incredible promise becoming evident when he won the 2001 World Junior Curling Championship and reaching a defining moment in the 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin, Italy, when he led Team Canada to a gold medal. For over a...

Who says learning can't be joyful? In a world where test scores often overshadow smiles, Supporting Children’s Holistic Development at School and Home brings a refreshing perspective: that children thrive when both their minds and hearts are nurtured.This vital resource bridges the gap between academic achievement and social-emotional growth, offering practical strategies for supporting the whole child. Drawing on research and proven practices, the book shows how cognitive...