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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...

In the past four decades Native American/First Nations Literature has emerged as a literary and academic field and it is now read, taught, and theorized in many educational settings outside the United States and Canada. Native American and First Nations authors have also broadened their themes and readership by exploring transnational contexts and foreign realities, and through translation into major and minor languages, thus establishing creative networks with other literary communities a...

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. Barcelona, as defined by writer Eduardo Mendoza, is "The city of wonders." And there's no better way to explore this dynamic city than venturing beyond its most famous attractions. Do so by walking along the 14 itineraries in this comprehensive guide. Each will take you, step by step, through the ...

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.

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...

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.

This publication is part of the Mamma, che impresa! project, a workshop that promotes corporate culture, founded on the initiative of Rancilio Cube and open to collaborations and synergies.The stories of nine bright business case-histories, narrated, together with professional writers, by those who have founded them and lead them, and the stories that won a national essay contest for students from Italian schools, called to bring youths closer to the idea of entrepreneurship and its...

Dei Verbum (in Italian the Word of God, often abbreviated as DV) is a dogmatic constitution issued by the Second Vatican Council concerning "Divine Revelation" and Sacred Scripture. It is one of the principal documents of the Second Vatican Council; it would be the foundation, according to the auxiliary bishop of Westminster Christopher Butler, an influential conciliar father. The constitution was promulgated by Pope Paul VI on November 18, 1965, following the approval of the bishops gathe...

Liguria in one of the most visited Italian regions. It manages to maintain a land that is intact, beautiful, and healthly in the 2000 Nature Areas interspersed around region and, in particular, in the Parks. It boast a "natural capital" of extremely high value that counts three bio-geographical region (alpine, continental, and mediterranean) in one small space, a unique case in Italy.

Small villages of enchanting beauty, rows of coloured houses lining streets of stone, a thousand reflections of the sea and endless shades of nature that lives in the hills in the background. Love Me in Liguria is the story of the most romantic side of the region, it is the story of love that pervades this land of sea, sun and beauty. Let yourself be captivated by its colours and its flavours, choose it as setting to fall in love and to be loved.

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. 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, in...