Italy
Following his sumptuous series on Venice, Francesco da Mosto celebrates the art and beauty of Italy - its cathedrals, churches, palaces, opera houses, paintings, sculpture and music. It is a story of the Italy we all know and love, enhanced by a look at the secret side of the country that only an insider can show us. Da Mosta reveals the full glories of Renaissance Italy and the country's astonishing cultural diversity, which was only recently unified under one flag.
Jamie Oliver's first job as a chef, years before the television cameras found him, was under Antonio Carluccio's famous mantle, and he's still passionate about the flavours of Italy - so this all-Italian cookbook, Jamie Cooks Italy, is a natural progression for him. Written to accompany an eight-part TV series that will be shown in the run up to Christmas 2018 and two years in the making, Jamie has taken time to learn the authentic, time-served tastes, techniques and skills of rustic Italian cookery directly from Italian grandmothers - at a pace that suited them.
The ideal travel companion, full of insider advice on what to see and do, plus detailed itineraries and comprehensive maps for exploring this spectacular country.Step back in time in Rome, explore the stunning Tuscan countryside, tuck into pizza in Naples or ride the waterways in Venice: everything you need to know is clearly laid out within colour-coded chapters.
One Hundred and One Beautiful Small Towns in Italy An excellent arm-chair guide, this remarkable book now revised and back in print, takes readers on a tour of Italy's 101 most spectacular villages and towns
Each year a flood of visitors come to this decadant, elegant country, to enjoy the pleasures of 'la dolce vita'. Italy has drawn travellers in search of culture and romance for many centuries. From the northern snow-capped peaks of the Alps and the idyllic hilltop villages of the renowned central Tuscany and Umbria area, to the rugged southern shores of Sicily, lies a plethora of distinctive regions and people.