The Cognoscenti's Guide to Florence

The Cognoscenti's Guide to Florence
Author: Louise Fili
Publisher: Chronicle Books
Total Pages: 226
Release: 2017-08-01
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 1616896906

Shop and eat like a Florentine with this newly updated pocket-sized guide to the best of the magnificent Tuscan city known for its art, culture, and cuisine. Celebrated graphic designer and self-described Italophile Louise Fili, with connoisseur of all things Lise Apatoff, takes you on eight walks through Florence, discussing more than seventy of the city's most alluring shops—some run by the same families for generations, others offering young entrepreneurs' fresh interpretations of traditional techniques. Discerning travelers will discover rare books and charming hats, vintage Pucci and handmade shoes, cioccolate da bere (drinkable chocolate), colorful buttons, and bolts of rich silk fabric in this enchanting introduction to makers and purveyors of cloths, home decor, accessories, specialty foods, and much more. For each shop, there is a full-color photo, description of specialties, and information on location and hours of operation.

100 Places in Italy Every Woman Should Go

100 Places in Italy Every Woman Should Go
Author: Susan Van Allen
Publisher: Travelers' Tales
Total Pages: 458
Release: 2009-10-01
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 193236188X

Imagine creating your Italian dream vacation with a fun-loving savvy traveler girlfriend whispering in your ear. Go along with writer Susan Van Allen on a femme-friendly ride up and down the boot, to explore this extraordinarily enchanting country where Venus (Vixen Goddess of Love and Beauty) and The Madonna (Nurturing Mother of Compassion) reign side-by-side. With humor, passion, and practical details, this uniquely anecdotal guidebook will enrich your Italian days. Enjoy masterpieces of art that glorify womanly curves, join a cooking class taught by revered grandmas, shop for ceramics, ski in the Dolomites, or paint a Tuscan landscape. Make your vacation a string of Golden Days, by pairing your experience with the very best restaurant nearby, so sensual pleasures harmonize and you simply bask in the glow of bell’Italia. Whatever your mood or budget, whether it’s your first or your twenty-first visit, with 100 Places in Italy Every Woman Should Go, Italy opens her heart to you.

Lost in Florence

Lost in Florence
Author: Nardia Plumridge
Publisher: Hardie Grant Publishing
Total Pages: 402
Release: 2019-05-01
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 1743585918

Go beyond the facade of the palazzi and take a turn down the cobblestone side streets of Florence to discover vintage stores housing designer names, restaurants offering farm-to-table dishes and boutique hotels in 16th-century buildings. Lost in Florence is a comprehensive guide to the very best places to eat, drink, shop and explore in this magical city.
Author Nardia Plumridge shares not only Florence's highlights, but also unlocks some of its secrets, so in no time you'll be living like a local. Full day itineraries help you navigate the best of the city, and the daytrip section to nearby Siena, Cinque Terre and the Chianti wine region allows you to make the most of your trip. Experience the best of the city and a bit of la dolce vita with Lost in Florence.

Shopping in the Renaissance

Shopping in the Renaissance
Author: Evelyn S. Welch
Publisher: Yale University Press
Total Pages: 428
Release: 2005-01-01
Genre: History
ISBN: 9780300107524

Shopping was as important in the Renaissance as it is in the 21st century. This book breaks new ground in the area of Renaissance material culture, focussing on the marketplace in its various aspects, ranging from middle-class to courtly consumption and from the provision of foodstuffs to the acquisition of antiquities and holy relics. It asks how men and women of different social classes went out into the streets, squares and shops to buy the goods they needed and wanted on a daily or on a once-in-a-lifetime basis during the Renaissance period. Drawing on a detailed mixture of archival, literary and visual sources, she exposes the fears, anxieties and social possibilities of the Renaissance marketplace. Thereafter, Welch looks at the impact these attitudes had on the developing urban spaces of Renaissance cities, before turning to more transient forms of sales such as fairs, auctions and lotteries. In the third section, she examines the consumers themselves, asking how the mental, verbal and visual images of the market shaped the business of buying and selling. Finally, the book explores two seemingly very different types of commodities - antiquities and indulgences, both of which posed dramatic challenges to contemporary notions of market value and to the concept of commodification itself.

The Travel Adventures of George and Paolo: Italy

The Travel Adventures of George and Paolo: Italy
Author: Valerie Van Ballaer
Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
Total Pages: 22
Release: 2018-03-29
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 1986894541

Are you ready to delve into a fun and exciting travel adventure? George and Paolo hop on a vespa to explore the wonders of Italy, traveling through Venice, Bologna, Pisa, Florence, Siena, Rome and the Amalfi Coast. From riding a gondola in Venice to having delicious gelato at the Amalfi coast, follow their adventure and learn about the incredible sites in Italy along the way. If you like Lonely Planet Kids' City Trails books, then you'll enjoy The Travel Adventures of George and Paolo. Kids will enjoy learning about Italy's many wonders. This book is perfect for kids who have traveled to, are planning to travel to, or are simply interested in Italy. About The Travel Adventures of George and Paolo: These books are based on the author's own travel experiences in these countries, with checklists of the top recommended things to do in each city. With so many travel guides and books for adults, from Lonely Planet to Rough Guides, these illustrated travel books are specifically for kids to enjoy learning about these countries in a fun and artistic way. Children's Book / Kids Travel Book / Illustrated Travel Guide

The Sartorial Travel Guide

The Sartorial Travel Guide
Author: Simon Crompton
Publisher: National Geographic Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2019-06-18
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 0500021562

An indispensable, informative, and portable insider’s companion to the most fashion-forward cities for well-dressed and worldly men. This essential travel guide distills a decade of style expert Simon Crompton’s experiences traveling the world to meet and advise the finest menswear producers and artisans—providing everything the modern man needs to know to travel in style and explaining what to buy and where to buy it. Offering insider knowledge on ten of the world’s most stylish cities, including Florence, New York, Stockholm, Paris, Tokyo, and Hong Kong, and detailing ten more cities full of emerging talents, each chapter contains listings of the finest shops and ateliers. In-depth profiles of standout tailors, clothiers, and shoemakers offer insights into the craftsmanship behind the trademark style of each city, from a traditional kimono maker in Japan to a bespoke umbrella shop in Paris. A section on sartorial travel tips offers advice from leading style aficionados, including Mark Cho of the Armoury and Mats Klingberg of Trunk Clothiers. The Sartorial Travel Guide includes maps to assist trip planning and practical advice on how and what to pack, readers will be prepared for any occasion. Whether on vacation or looking to fill a few spare hours on a business trip, this is the ideal guide for any sartorial adventure.

Florence

Florence
Author: Christopher Hibbert
Publisher: Penguin UK
Total Pages: 675
Release: 2004-03-25
Genre: History
ISBN: 0141926244

This book is as captivating as the city itself. Hibbert's gift is weaving political, social and art history into an elegantly readable and marvellously lively whole. The author's book on Florence will also be at once a history and a guide book and will be enhanced by splendid photographs and illustrations and line drawings which will describe all teh buildings and treasures of the city.

Tyler Florence Fresh

Tyler Florence Fresh
Author: Tyler Florence
Publisher: Clarkson Potter
Total Pages: 258
Release: 2012
Genre: Cooking
ISBN: 0385344538

The celebrity chef and Food Network star reveals his healthy side in this gorgeous cookbook that shows how to prepare fresh everyday foods in innovative—and delicious—ways.

Florence & Tuscany

Florence & Tuscany
Author: Tim Jepson
Publisher: National Geographic Books
Total Pages: 340
Release: 2006
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 9780792253181

Completely revised and updated guidebooks from the award-winning, internationally acclaimed series. Profusely illustrated with full-color maps, photographs, and specially commissioned artwork, packed with detailed information, savvy advice, and much more, they're a favorite with travelers everywhere--and the critics love them as well. "Sensational photos, superb maps, and prose that's authoritative." --San Francisco Chronicle "It's like reading and looking at a really in-depth National Geographic essay." --Seattle Times "All the glossy thoroughness you would expect from the brand name, with an impressive list of contributors."--The Times (London) "Some of the handsomest volumes you'll ever find on a shelf of travel books." --Toronto Star "Filled with beautiful photography, and excellent color maps; after all, this is National Geographic, a publisher that's had about a hundred years experience in doing this kind of thing." --The Tennessean