books about: florence (enchantress streetwise excursions)

books about: florence

books:

100 reviews
Douglas Preston

Hachette Audio, 2009

Murder Under the Tuscan Night
As a rule, I don't care for serial killer books or films -- they just don't interest me the way "regular" crime stories do. Common motivations such as jealousy and greed, when handled well, can be more than powerful enough to sustain a character or drive a plot. The twisted psychoses of serial killers just don't do it for me. That said, this nonfiction account of a real life serial killer in ...

Florence Nightingale: The Making of an Icon
Mark Bostridge

Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 2008

The common soldier?s savior, the standard-bearer of modern nursing, a pioneering social reformer: Florence Nightingale belongs to that select band of historical characters who are instantly recognizable. Home-schooled, bound for the life of an educated Victorian lady, Nightingale scandalized her family when she found her calling as a nurse, a thoroughly unsuitable profession for a woman of her class. As the ?Lady with the Lamp,? ministering to ...

Tyler Florence: Stirring the Pot
Tyler Florence

Meredith Books, 2008

A hands-on guide to help readers fall in love with their kitchen again. Inspiration for home cooks to reach that ?light bulb moment.? Opens with a hardworking front of book: ?The Anatomy of a Knife,? ?Pots and Pans You Can't Live Without,? ?Good, Better, Best? (Tyler rates the latest gadgets and kitchen equipment). Tyler shares how to navigate the aisles of a grocery store like a pro so readers can create the ?Ultimate? pantry . More ...

Tyler Florence: Dinner at My Place

2 reviews
Tyler Florence

Meredith Books, 2008

Best Book of Tyler's Yet
I have purchased, or read at the library, every book Tyler Florence has put together, but this one is the best work he has done! The book is an easy read, none of the recipes are complicated - I think Tyler gets out of hand some times with his ingredients and processes - but this book is excellent. I especially like the more friendly approach to the book and he lets what I suspect is his ...

The Monster of Florence

100 reviews
Douglas Preston

Grand Central Publishing, 2009

Murder Under the Tuscan Night
As a rule, I don't care for serial killer books or films -- they just don't interest me the way "regular" crime stories do. Common motivations such as jealousy and greed, when handled well, can be more than powerful enough to sustain a character or drive a plot. The twisted psychoses of serial killers just don't do it for me. That said, this nonfiction account of a real life serial killer in ...

The Wisdom of Florence Scovel Shinn

68 reviews
Florence Scovel Shinn

Fireside, 1989

Thought Vibration or the Law of Attraction
If you want to know more about your subc.I heartily recommend these CDs The Power of Your Subconscious Mind The Master Key System Thought Vibration or the Law of Attraction in the Thought World The Science of Getting Rich The Science of Mind Think and Grow Rich: Original Version

The Monster of Florence

100 reviews
Douglas Preston

Grand Central Publishing, 2008

Murder Under the Tuscan Night
As a rule, I don't care for serial killer books or films -- they just don't interest me the way "regular" crime stories do. Common motivations such as jealousy and greed, when handled well, can be more than powerful enough to sustain a character or drive a plot. The twisted psychoses of serial killers just don't do it for me. That said, this nonfiction account of a real life serial killer in ...

Streetwise Florence Map - Laminated City Center Street Map of Florence, Italy - Folding pocket size travel map

7 reviews
Streetwise Maps

Streetwise Maps, 2008

planning 5th trip to Italy
I have purchased several Streetwise for various cities. I found ALL of them to be useful. For Florence, it was particularly useful because the streets in Florence are narrow and not straight. You can easily get a bit lost - but not if you have the Streetwise map with you. You can use it to quickly get your location, and to see where the nearest piazza, church or museum is located. It also ...

Tyler's Ultimate: Brilliant Simple Food to Make Any Time

29 reviews
Tyler Florence

Clarkson Potter, 2006

Very pleased with my purchase. Husband really loved as gift.
Big fan of Tyler and the book was all that we hoped it would be. Would highly recommend to anyone who needs a good cook book.

The Enchantress of Florence: A Novel

55 reviews
Salman Rushdie

Random House Trade Paperbacks, 2009

a little hard to follow, but beautiful poetic writing
To start with, I envy anyone who can put together words in such a beautiful way. But I had a pretty hard time following the story. I really didn't care, though, because the writing was so beautiful. If you're someone who has to understand what is going on in every aspect of the story, you might be frustrated reading this. If you can get over it and just enjoy the writing and the parts you ...

Florence (Art & Architecture)

2 reviews
Rolf C. Wirtz

h. f. ullmann, 2008

great illustrations, so-so text
This book is worth its price for the superb illustrations. It has high-quality color illustrations of the most important Renaissance art, sculpture, and architecture, in Florence. They are a joy to look at and well selected. Of course, everything is not here--there is just too much fine art in this one city, so many masterpieces cannot be included. But it's a fine selection. The illustrations ...

The Game of Life and How to Play It (Dover Empower Your Life Series)

80 reviews
Florence Scovel Shinn

Dover Publications, 2008

Wish I would have read this when I was in my teens
Very easy reading, and it has a wealth of knowledge that is practical for everyone. When you're confused at times, this certainly brings me back to "balance".

Florence and Tuscany (Eyewitness Travel Guides)

32 reviews
DK Publishing

DK Travel, 2006

Only wish I'd had more time
Yeah, doesn't everyone? There is so much in this book outside of Florence and I really wanted to make the trek into the Tuscan hills around the city, especially to Pisa and Siena. But alas, I was trapped in Florence...and what a prison it was! Everyone should find themselves thus abused at some point in their life, I believe. This DK guide made the punishment a lot easier to endure, saving me ...

The Food Lover's Guide to Florence: With Culinary Excursions in Tuscany

14 reviews
Emily Wise Miller

Ten Speed Press, 2007

AMAZING!
You cannot go to Florence without this book! I was in Florence for five days and I wore this book out; I ate exclusively at places from this book and have never had a better culinary experience in Florence! Emily Wise-Miller takes you to the hidden gems and out-of-the-way places that tourists dream about! Writing this review is making my mouth water and my heart beg to go back, just so I can eat ...

Eat This Book: Cooking with Global Fresh Flavors

11 reviews
Tyler Florence

Clarkson Potter, 2005

If you love Food 911 or Tyler's Ultimate, Buy this Book
To put this review into perspective for you it is written by someone that has been cooking for 25 years, and concentrating on Italian cooking for the last 10 years. My favorite cookbook is "The Professional Chef" from the Culinary Institute of America. I would definitely consider myself a foodie. This book is part travel journal and part cookbook. This book doesn't concentrate on one county ...

The Complete Writings of Florence Scovel Shinn for Women: Her Ageless Wisdom for Today

14 reviews
Florence Scovel Shinn

DeVorss & Company, 2003

This Book Changed My Life
I've read many great books on Law of Attraction, but this one explains how to create a life that you love better than any that I've read. This book is a gift to anyone who believes in Law of Attraction and wants to be able to do it for themselves.

Tyler Florence's Real Kitchen: An Indispensable Guide for Anybody Who Likes to Cook

48 reviews
Tyler Florence

Clarkson Potter, 2003

This Book Is A Huge Surprise!
To me, next to Ina Garten's Barefoot Contessa, Tyler's Ultimate is the best show on FOOD NETWORK. Don't know why it took me so long to purchase one of his cookbooks. But really worth the wait! You see a young Tyler in the photos, but the recipes are mature, well thought out, and beautifully photographed. This little treasure has something for everyone's tastebuds. The beauty of this book is ...

The Civilized Shopper's Guide to Florence

3 reviews
Louise Fili

Little Bookroom, 2007

The inside scoop to Florence
This little book made the difference between a great trip to Florence and an "off-the-charts" fabulous adventure. It's filled with descriptions of tiny shops of every imaginable kind that you might never find on your own -- the best of the best, unique items, real craftsmen. There's 90 year old glove shop where they simply take one look at your hand, immediately know your size and can make the ...

The Florence Scovel Shinn's Reader

49 reviews
Florence Scovel Shinn

www.bnpublishing.com, 2007

An Informal Didatic
I was first informed of the works of 19th Century writer/teacher,Florence Scovel Shinn in 2007 and had planned to read The Florence Scovel Shinn Reader immediately. However,overwhelmed with the incidentals of writing, I again put off study time needed to devote to another metaphysical text. What a mistake! What a rewarding book!! As an author, I am aware of the arduous task of ...

Rick Steves' Florence and Tuscany 2009 (Rick Steves)

16 reviews
Rick Steves, Gene Openshaw

Avalon Travel Publishing, 2008

Great giude for the traveler. Not a museum guidebook.
This book does not have pretty pictures or in-depth historical information about the sights, but there are plenty of books that do that. This book's strength is that it makes your trip easy, painless and enjoyable. In my recent trip to Florence (June 26-29) I did not have to wait in line at any of the museums/cathedrals/domes etc. which made the trip much more relaxing and enjoyable.