From the the winner of the Nobel Prize in Literature: Part detective story, part historical epic--a bold and brilliant novel that imagines a plague ravaging a fictional island in the Ottoman Empire.

Ebooks fulfilled through Glose cannot be printed, downloaded as PDF, or read in other digital readers (like Kindle or Nook). Instead of continuous land, the jigsaw puzzle whole of Venice is built on 118 little islands linked in a lagoon in the Adriatic Sea. Whether you prefer a more traditional visit or want to chart your own unique course, this user-friendly reference and coffee table book includes everything you need--and more: Discover the spirit of Venice as seen through the eyes of Philippe Starck Visit Carlo Scarpa's Olivetti showroom, Piazza San Marco Taste cicchetti in the city's bacari Drink a bellini at Harry's Bar Admire the gems of modern art in the baroque palace of Ca 'Pesaro Visit the latest contemporary constructions on the island of La Giudecca Learn about the phenomenon of aqua alta Take a walk in the hidden gardens of Venice Magical Venice offers inspiration and insight for armchair travelers and dreamers alike. To explore and study the lagoon is to understand the Venetian ecosystem, with its smells of the sea, its typical products and its history. Elegantly organized, Magical Venice is woven with golden highlights and surprises: fascinating facts, horizon-expanding insights, fun diversions and detailed maps of the lagoon system and notable neighborhoods.Discover the spirit of Venice as seen through the eyes of Philippe StarckVisit Carlo Scarpa's Olivetti showroom, Piazza San MarcoTaste cicchetti in the city's bacariDrink a bellini at Harry's BarAdmire the gems of modern art in the baroque palace of Ca 'PesaroVisit the latest contemporary constructions on the island of La GiudeccaLearn about the phenomenon of aqua altaTake a walk in the hidden gardens of Venice Magical Venice offers inspiration and insight for armchair travelers and dreamers alike. Ich hatte mich auf eine angenehme Armchair-Travel-Lektüre gefreut und wurde von den klugen Begleittexten angenehm überrascht.

An intimate, revelatory book exploring the ways we can care for and repair ourselves when life knocks us down. En ik weet niet of ik ooit nog in Venetië kom, ik heb het geluk gehad om in 2019 voor mijn huwelijksreis er heen te gaan (na al jaren en jaren van dromen). Still reeling from the sudden death of her mother, Jess is about to do the hardest thing she's ever done: empty her childhood home so that it can be sold. Calendar arrived safely in plastic-free packaging - which I've not seen before with a calendar, so kudos for that.You can change your choices at any time by visiting Cookie preferences, as described in the Cookie notice. Designed for twenty-first century globetrotters, Magical Venice features stylish graphics and an elegant visual design, as well as a breakdown of must-visit places, thematic double-page photographic spreads to help you discover and understand the city, and walking routes to explore each district away from the crowds. Two years later, Harry was back in Venice and reimbursed Cipriani four times the amount he gave him.

There is little violent crime in Venice, a serenely beautiful floating city of mystery and magic, history and decay. Tournebize leads you through an amazing maze past art museums, luxury hotels, the Rialto Market — on an itinerary that serves up diverse sites. Go beyond the ordinary with this remarkable travelogue and guidebook filled with spectacular color photography that showcases Venice's magical beauty and hidden gems, from the Piazzo San Marco to the island of Giudecca, the banks of the Grand Canal to the Arsenal district—the second entry in the Hedonist's Guide travel series.Discover the spirit of Venice as seen through the eyes of Philippe StarckVisit Carlo Scarpa's Olivetti showroom, Piazza San MarcoTaste cicchetti in the city’s bacariDrink a bellini at Harry’s BarAdmire the gems of modern art in the baroque palace of Ca ’PesaroVisit the latest contemporary constructions on the island of La GiudeccaLearn about the phenomenon of aqua altaTake a walk in the hidden gardens of VeniceMagical Venice offers inspiration and insight for armchair travelers and dreamers alike.