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Mals, Italy, has long been known as the breadbasket of the Tyrol. But recently the tiny town became known for something else entirely. A Precautionary Tale tells us why, introducing readers to an unlikely group of activists and a forward-thinking mayor who came together to ban pesticides in Mals by a referendum vote, making it the first place on Earth to accomplish such a feat, and a model for other towns and regions to follow. For hundreds of years, the people of Mals had cherished their traditional foodways and kept their local agriculture organic. Their town had become a mecca for tourists drawn by the alpine landscape, the rural and historic character of the villages, and the fine breads, wines, cheeses, herbs, vegetables, and the other traditional foods they produced.

Il futuro di una volta era migliore, oppure si guardava a esso con più ottimismo? Quali erano le condizioni di vita quando il futuro era più roseo? Se oggi il futuro appare peggiore, dobbiamo disperare, o consolarci pensando che viviamo molto meglio di ieri? Dobbiamo rallegrarci di vivere in un Paese pacifico e libero, dove lo Stato si dà carico del benessere dei cittadini e li assicura nei confronti di molti rischi, dove tutti possono fruire dei benefici del progresso tecnologico, che fa parte della ristretta schiera delle nazioni sviluppate?

"Its very real seductiveness lies in its ironic description of issues that are secondary to the investigation." - Le Monde. On vacation with her husband in an idyllic Italian valley, Police Inspector Simona Tavianello stops at the local beekeeper's shop to buy some honey, where she finds a body lying in the entrance. Simona tries to avoid involvement - she is, after all, off-duty. But when she realizes that the murder weapon is her own gun, what can she do but take charge?

Conoce usted TODA la historia de la Casa de Borja, desde su ascenso desde la oscuridad hasta las más altas esferas de la sociedad europea? La familia dio dos papas y un santo, pero es más conocida por sus historias de asesinatos, libertinaje e incesto. Qué es cierto y qué es simple calumnia? Fueron los Borja peores que cualquier otra familia poderosa de la época? Era Rodrigo Borja, quien se convirtió en el papa Alejandro VI, un monstruo? Era su hijo César un psicópata? Era su hija Lucrecia una tentadora asesina?

Secondo la più moderna e riconosciuta periodizzazione storica il Basso Medioevo inizia nel XIV secolo e finisce con la scoperta dell'America (1492), due secoli densi di avvenimenti in Europa e in Italia: la cattività avignonese dei papi, i conflitti con i re di Francia, il frazionamento dell'Italia i molti staterelli, signorie e comuni, guerre mercenarie, carestie ed epidemie che causarono profondi mutamenti sociali ed economici nella società.

In all of human history there has never been an era as richly endowed with human creativity as the Italian Renaissance. When the economic boom of the Late Middle Ages had allowed a flourishing and wealthy merchant class to emerge, a plethora of artists, sculptors, architects, and thinkers followed in their wake. In an astonishingly short period of time, Italy was transformed mentally, physically, and spiritually.

Dallo Stadium, gigantesca arena inaugurata a Torino nel 1911, allo Juventus Stadium, aperto - sempre a Torino - nel 2011: nell'arco di un secolo il nostro football ha vissuto momenti epici e tragici. Ricordiamo la vittoria dell'Italia ai mondiali del 1934, disputati in casa; i trionfi del Grande Torino; lo storico scudetto del Cagliari di Gigi Riva e quelli del Verona di Bagnoli e del Milan di Sacchi; ma anche la drammatica morte del tifoso laziale Vincenzo Paparelli in un derby Roma-Lazio del 1979, e il "Totonero", primo grande scandalo calcistico.

Spartacus é a figura central nos primeiros capítulos deste audiolivro. Ele levou os escravos a se rebelar contra os opressores romanos e causou um impacto significativo. Seu nome será lembrado na história por causa de seus feitos heróicos. Este livro está cheio de fatos históricos, explicações e situações para gostar de ouvir. Então, o que você está esperando? Obtenha o audiolivro agora.

Roma tinha bons e maus imperadores, egoístas e altruístas. Alguns eram sábios, outros eram tolos. E cada um deixou seu legado e sua marca nos conceitos históricos do próprio império romano. Neste livro, exploraremos os detalhes de vários desses imperadores, especialmente alguns dos mais conhecidos que foram escolhidos a dedo pelos editores deste livro.

Espartaco es la figura central en los primeros capítulos de este audiolibro. Condujo a los esclavos a rebelarse contra los opresores romanos e hizo un impacto significativo. Su nombre será recordado en la historia debido a sus actos heroicos.

Roma tenía buenos y malos emperadores, egoístas y desinteresados. Algunos eran sabios, otros eran tontos. Y cada uno dejó su legado y su impronta en los conceptos históricos del propio imperio romano. En este libro, exploraremos los detalles de varios de estos emperadores, especialmente algunos de los más conocidos que han sido cuidadosamente seleccionados por los editores de este libro.

El Imperio Romano ha estado en el centro de atención durante siglos. Ha sido estudiado, investigado y enseñado en escuelas de todo el mundo. Las invenciones, las palabras, el vocabulario y la filosofía se han derivado de esas importantes transiciones en la historia humana. Los romanos eran despiadados en algunos aspectos pero civilizados en otros. Eran personas peculiares que hacían las cosas de manera diferente a las que llamaban bárbaros. Su guerra, sus hábitos, su visión del futuro...todo esto convirtió a su imperio en lo que se convirtió.

Did you know that the Roman Empire was infamous for its slave trade? The slaves had very different lives, though. Some were treated nicely, others badly, and some sexually. There were slave rebellions, wars, and many other things going on. Dive into the Roman customs, the perspective on slaves, their ways of dealing with them, and the ways how people could become a free man. These and other details about life during Roman times will come to light fast in this comprehensive guide.

This audiobook offers the perfect explanation of how the Roman empire began, how it was run, what some of the emperors did, and much more. You’ll also find out why and how it ended, how the wars influenced their expansion and shrinkage, and other facts.

This guide will guide you to the right knowledge about all the historical details you need to know about Nero, Caligula, Hadrian, Commodus, Constantine the Great, Caracalla, Marcus Aurelius, Julius Caesar, Augustus, and others. Some were pure evil, abusive, and sheer dictators with their own self-interest that was their only focus. Others had the best intentions for the empire. These emperors left their mark on the people, the history of the entire empire, and the cultural influence the Romans had on us.

In this course, Father Kirby takes a look at the history and artwork of St. Peter's Square and Basilica through the light of faith. This comprehensive tour explains why St. Peter's Basilica was significant to the early Christians, and why it is still significant today. Just as the ancient pilgrims exclaimed, “Ecco Roma” (Latin for “Behold Rome”), so too does this course begin with wonder at beholding the Eternal City. Aside from visiting Italy in person, this tour will take you as close as possible to experiencing the splendor of Rome, Vatican City, and St. Peter’s Square.

The Roman Empire has been in the spotlight for ages. It has been studied, research, and taught in schools across the world. Inventions, words, vocabulary, and philosophy have been derived from those important transition in human history. The Romans were ruthless in some ways yet civilized in others. They were a peculiar people who did things differently than those they called barbarians. Their warfare, their habits, their vision of the future...these all made their empire what it became. What is that makes us so obsessed with this particular time period?

Remigius dei Girolami, a Dominican friar and lector in the Santa Maria Novella church in Florence as well as a political philosopher and theologian, wrote in the context of the Guelf-Ghibbeline conflict in Florence in the early 14th century. Unfortunately, Remigius is rather poorly known, as he is eclipsed by his more famous teacher, Thomas Aquinas, and his Florentine contemporary, Dante Alighieri. Nevertheless, Remigius authored an impressive array of texts, ranging in topic from theology to science to music to politics.

In Sicily: Land of Love and Strife, the process of capturing the island nation on film is revealed. Mark Spano invites the listener to follow him on his journey to celebrate the real Sicily, and to change the public perception of his family's homeland.

Winner of the 2011 Strega Prize, this blend of essay, social criticism, and memoir is a striking portrait of the effects of globalization on Italy’s declining economy. Starting from his family’s textile factory in Prato, Tuscany, Edoardo Nesi examines the recent shifts in Italy’s manufacturing industry. Only one generation ago, Prato was a thriving industrial center that prided itself on craftsmanship and quality. But during the last decade, cheaply made goods - produced overseas or in Italy by poorly paid immigrants - saturated the market, making it impossible for Italian companies to keep up.