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  Summers in Supino: Becoming...

  Maria McLean

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  “A vivid memoir” of a time spent in Supino, Italy “quickly transports readers into the charm and richness of village life . . . a story of love and family.” (Publishers Weekly)   Every summer Maria and her husband, Bob, went to their little house in the Italian village of Supino, and every year it was a new adventure. Only in Supino would you find a pizzeria in a sheep pasture, a seafood restaurant hidden in the woods, or an electrical cord draped from one balcony to the next so neighbours could share power. In Supino, they celebrate the first figs of the season; host watermelon, azalea, and artichoke festivals; and take pleasure in the magical view of the stars in the summer sky.   Written with humour and heart, Summers in Supino is Maria Coletta McLean’s memoir of these summers with Bob, as she becomes accustomed to the town her father grew up in and the peculiarities of the people who live there. Cousin Guido argues with their neighbour over who can plant a grapevine and therefore reap the harvest. Villagers debate whether one neighbour can trade the installation of some terra cotta tiles and the use of a pizza oven (he has yet to build) for the land beneath Bob and Maria’s patio. And as Maria comes to understand her connection to this wonderful place, Bob proposes they open a coffee bar on the piazza.   Full of wonderfully vivid stories of Italy, Summers in Supino also explores loss, grief, and the restorative power of community.

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  Last Chance Mustang - The Story...

  Mitchell Bornstein

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  Last Chance Mustang is the story of Samson, a formerly free-roaming, still wild-at-heart American mustang that was plucked from his mountainous Nevada home and thrown into the domestic horse world where he was brutalized and victimized.After years of abuse, Samson had evolved into a hateful and hated, maladjusted beast until the day he found his way to a rural Illinois farm, an ill-equipped owner, and one last chance. Mitch Bornstein's task was to tame the violent beast whose best defense had become offense. He had twenty years of experience fixing unfixable horses, but Samson would be his greatest challenge. Through the pair's many struggles and countless battles, Samson would teach Mitch about the true power of hope, friendship, redemption and the inspiring mettle of the forever wild and free American mustang.

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  A Natural History of Wine

  Ian Tattersall, Rob DeSalle

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  “Wine is art. Wine is ritual. Wine is culture. Wine is romance. But in the hands of Tattersall and DeSalle . . . we learn that wine is also science.”—Neil deGrasse Tyson  A Wall Street Journal Best Book for Wine Lovers   An excellent bottle of wine can be the spark that inspires a brainstorming session. Such was the case for Ian Tattersall and Rob DeSalle, scientists who frequently collaborate on book and museum exhibition projects. When the conversation turned to wine one evening, it almost inevitably led the two—one a palaeoanthropologist, the other a molecular biologist—to begin exploring the many intersections between science and wine. This book presents their fascinating, freewheeling answers to the question “What can science tell us about wine?” And vice versa. Conversational and accessible to everyone, this colorfully illustrated book embraces almost every imaginable area of the sciences, from microbiology and ecology (for an understanding of what creates this complex beverage) to physiology and neurobiology (for insight into the effects of wine on the mind and body). The authors draw on physics, chemistry, biochemistry, evolution, and climatology, and they expand the discussion to include insights from anthropology, primatology, entomology, Neolithic archaeology, and even classical history. The resulting volume is indispensable for anyone who wishes to appreciate wine to its fullest.   “Chemistry. Evolutionary biology. Genetics. This book is an excellent layman’s refresher on these diverse topics, and many more, and how they fit into the grand scheme of wine . . . A fact-packed and accessible read that goes a long way toward explaining why and how wine became such an important component in our enjoyment of the natural world.”—Wine Spectator

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  The French Art of Living Well -...

  Cathy Yandell

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  Cathy Yandell's The French Art of Living Well is a delightful look at French culture, from literature to cuisine to humor and more, showing how the French have captured that magic elixir known as joie de vivre.What is joie de vivre, and why is it a fundamentally French concept?In search of those ineffable qualities that make up the joy of living, this lively book takes listeners on a voyage to France through forays into literature, history, and culture. How does art contribute to daily life? Why is cuisine such a central part of French existence? Why are the French more physical than many other cultures? How do French attitudes toward time speak volumes about their sense of pleasure and celebration? And finally, to what extent is this zest for life exportable? These and other questions give way to a dynamic sketch of French life today.Peppered with anecdotes and humor, this book uncovers some of the secrets of the celebrated French art of living well. Drawing from her years of living in France as a student, professor, and mother, Yandell crafts an honest and profound appraisal of French culture and how la joie de vivre can be developed in anyone's life.

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  The Prado Art Guide - 96...

  Carlos Javier Taranilla de la Varga

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  The most wonderful and clear art guide to explore and learn all the fundamentals of the greatest works, artists, schools of art and styles in the Prado Museum.Discover the Prado, one of the premier art galleries in the world. Explore and appreciate the greatest masterpieces and the artists who created them: El Greco, Velázquez, Goya, Botticelli, Raphael, the Venetians, Rubens, Rembrandt, Lorraine, Poussin, 19th century Spanish painting plus the best sculptural and decorative works it treasures in its collections. Learn its history and transformation from picture gallery to global treasured museum, which houses one of the very best collections of European art in the world including the most complete collection of Spanish paintings.

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  Sew Bags - The Practical Guide...

  Hilarie Wakefield Dayton

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  “Applicable to a variety of projects despite the handbag focus, this spirited primer will leave readers feeling well-prepared and ready to start sewing.” —Publishers Weekly   Sew stylish shoulder bags, totes, clutches, and drawstring bags! Whether you’re a total beginner or a confident sewist who loves to finish a project in one sitting, you’ll love this modern collection of thirteen bags you can truly make your own. Turn flat fabric into handbags of any shape when you learn the basics of construction, transferring a pattern, and finishing details. A must-have primer for the beginning sewist!  “Not only does this book have 13 cute and unique bags, but Hilarie also gives insight on how to think like a designer, and some really cute embellishments . . . If you have sewn before, but have never made a bag this will be great, and if you have made multiple bags and are looking to improve your skills this is also great!” —Brooklyn Sewcial  “Full of different styles of bags that are fun and easy to make for yourself or as gifts! . . . All of the patterns and designs are easy to customize.” —Needle, Ink and Thread  “One of my favorite parts of the book, however, was the section where Hilarie writes about learning ‘How to think like a designer.’ She gives several exercises that help spur one’s creativity.” —The Sewing Room

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