The Rough Guide to Sicily (Travel Guide with Free eBook)

Explore the enchanting island of Sicily, known for its rich history, passion, and cultural diversity. From ancient legends to modern films, Sicily's influence is palpable and deeply ingrained in its past and present. Discover the authentic charm and luxury amenities of Villa Sant'Andrea and Grand Hotel Timeo, two properties located in Taormina with breathtaking views of the Mediterranean. Grand Hotel Timeo boasts a prime location near an ancient Greek theater and the extraordinary Mount Etna.As a melting pot of cultures, Sicily's architecture, cuisine, and traditions reflect its location at the heart of the Mediterranean. With a history of foreign occupations and rule, the island boasts an eclectic mix of Middle Eastern, European, and African influences. Sicilian cuisine is a perfect example of this cultural fusion, with each dish telling a unique story or legend.Escape the everyday and experience the romance of this unique island through the pages of Sicily Honor. This book captures t…

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Explore the fascinating world of Anime through more than 20 classic films in this new book from the authors of Ghibliotheque.The Ghibliotheque Anime Movie Guide gives an accessible beginner's tour to the wildly popular world of Japanese animated cinema, charting a path that takes in everything from titans of the industry like Akira, Ghost in the Shell and Your Name, to deeper cuts, hidden gems, and future classics that any newcomer to the artform must see. Just as Ghibliotheque was a gateway into the fantastical worlds of Spirited Away, My Neighbour Totoro and Princess Mononoke, this new guide provides a perfect entry point for film fans who want to expand their knowledge and appreciation of the genre.Each chapter focuses on one of the all-time greatest anime films, with director biographies, recommendations for further viewing and other trivia titbits supplementing the core reviews and breakdowns of each movie. Combined with vibrant film stills and lush posters and portraits, authors …

An easy-to-follow, yet comprehensive beginner's guide to drawing.In The Complete Guide to Drawing for Beginners, experienced art instructor Yoshiko Ogura explains the basics of pencil drawing through a series of lessons that provide insights on artistic composition, simulating highlights and shadows, depicting realistic forms, rendering texture and creating a sense of depth in your artwork. At the beginning of the book, she provides you with all the information you need to get started--what materials to buy, how to prepare your work surface, pencils and erasers--even how to sit correctly when drawing.Once you know these, Ogura provides a series of easy and clear step-by-step lessons showing you how to draw simple objects while gaining an understanding of the essential concepts of perspective, how to convey hard and soft surfaces and textures, composition and balance. From here, you progress to more complex shapes and objects including landscapes and portraits of people and animals, as …

"I solemnly swear that I am up to no good."For the first time, readers can relive all the movie magic ofthe Harry Potter series with this beautiful guidebook to the secretsof Hogwarts, complete with four foldout pages containing portionsof the map.When fans are finished poring over the text, they can open upthe wand, which doubles as an invisible ink markerand light. The light reveals invisible ink secrets onthe foldout Marauder's Map pages, while the pen can helpreaders create their own magical map, using the blank parchmentincluded at the back of this book.When all is said and done, this spellbinding guide is sure tohave fans saying, "Mischief managed."

Improve your wellbeing every day through the practice of astrology, and find guidance and inspiration through the symbolic movement of the celestial bodies.  Astrology affects you every day, not just when it's the season of your star sign (although this is your most powerful time to shine!) Divided into the 12 zodiac signs and detailing every major astrological event, follow the planets and zodiac signs as they shift throughout the year, and learn how to live your best life in every sign, from earthy Capricorn through to fiery Sagittarius season. With everything you need in one handy guide, this is a great resource, whether you're a beginner, new to astrology, or are a practicing astrologer.   Discover more about planetary movements such as mercury in retrograde, and explore what it means, how to use it to your advantage, and what to focus on. Allow this almanac to guide you as it tells you, based on the movement of the skies, when the optimal time is to manifest new beginnings, when t…

Is your workplace toxic?Toxic workplaces take many forms. Whether you're dealing with a narcissistic boss, a backstabbing colleague, endless microaggressions, or a culture of overwork and burnout, it can feel impossible to know what to do. Should you address the issue directly, play office politics, go to HR, or just keep your head down?The HBR Guide to Navigating the Toxic Workplace will help you set boundaries and change what you can while maintaining your mental health and self-respect through some of the toughest interpersonal challenges you'll face at work.You'll learn how to:Recognize what's fixableHelp bring problems to lightKeep your performance upProtect your reputation and your careerPrevent a toxic culture from infecting your teamRebuild trust and psychological safetyMove on if you choose, without burning bridgesArm yourself with the advice you need to succeed on the job, with the most trusted brand in business. Packed with how-to essentials from leading experts, the HBR Gui…

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Immerse yourself into the world of cinema and discover action-packed chases, epic journeys, and tear-jerking moments.Get the popcorn popping and keep the movies coming! From box office hits and cult classics to romcoms and thrillers, this is your go-to guide to movies, directors, genres, styles, and just about anything else cinema.This ultimate movie guide profiles more than 100 of the most significant films ever made and brings cinema to life in true blockbuster fashion. Discover the behind-the-scenes stories about timeless classics like Citizen Kane and The Godfather and take a front-row seat at lavish blockbusters like Star Wars or Titanic.This edge-of-your-seat reference book includes:Lists of top 10 film recommendationsWhat-to-watch boxes that explore specific plotlines, scenes, and imagesTrivia sections to test your knowledge on Oscar-winning movies, biggest flops, and banned filmsExplanations of complex methods of filmmaking in familiar, non-technical jargonHigh-resolution photo…

The New York Times No.1 bestselling YA crime thriller that everyone is talking about. Soon to be a major BBC series!A stunning collectors edition of the first book in this bestselling, award-winning series, presented in a beautiful hardback format with an introductory letter from the author, sprayed edges and a ribbon bookmark.The case is closed. Five years ago, schoolgirl Andie Bell was murdered by Sal Singh. The police know he did it. Everyone in town knows he did it.But having grown up in the same small town that was consumed by the crime, Pippa Fitz-Amobi isn't so sure. When she chooses the case as the topic for her final project, she starts to uncover secrets that someone in town desperately wants to stay hidden. And if the real killer is still out there, how far will they go to keep Pip from the truth … ?Perfect for fans of One of Us Is Lying, Gone Girl, We Were Liars and RiverdaleHolly Jackson is the author of the bestselling, award-winning A Good Girl's Guide to Murder trilogy.…