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Eliana, unhappy in her marriage to the philandering Maurizio, falls in love with Ross Story, an American who has come to Italy to work at a local art museum; but their romance is doomed because of laws that would give her husband custody of their young son.

Presents a discussion, in English and Spanish, of the Italian national soccer team--known as the Azzurri--covering their history, achievements, famous players, and playing style, and includes photographs.

Describes the life of the Italian Renaissance artist and examines some of his paintings and sculptures.

"Introduces the reader to the artist Leonardo da Vinci"--Provided by publisher.

Questioning established knowledge isn't usually a popular course of action. Galileo learned this throughout his life as he tested scientific theories using mathematical calculations. He challenged the Catholic Church and Aristotle, which got him into trouble, but also added him to the pantheon of great scientists. Readers learn all about Galileo's most important discoveries through the story of his life, complete with historical images. Sidebars add detail and understandable explanations to the main content, including concepts such as the scientific method and the planets orbiting the sun.

Chronicles the life of Galileo Galilei, focusing on his relationship with his eldest child Virginia, and explaining how she helped influence her father's work.

"In the final days of World War II, a courageous band of Jewish partisans makes its way from Russia to Italy, moving toward the ulitmate goal- Palestine. Based on a true story, If Not Now, WHen? chronicles their adventures as they wage a personal war of revenge against the Nazis-blowing up trains, rescuing the last victims of concentation camps, scoring victories in the face of unspeakable devastion." Provided by publisher.

Join intrepid explorer Benjamin Blog and his inquisitive dog Barko Polo as they travel to one of the world's most fascinating countries: Italy! The book includes chapters on Italian history, geography, cities, people, and food, as well as visiting some of the most famous places of this unique country, such as the Leaning Tower of Pisa and Lake Garda.