The Collins Pocket Italian Dictionary offers the user excellent coverage of today's language & usage. Colour layout & clear presentation of information make this compact book ideal for all learners. Collins Pocket Italian Dictionary is designed for all those studying Italian, whether in class, for travel or as a hobby. It is the ideal dictionary for anyone who needs a wealth of reliable information in a handy format. / The Collins Pocket Italian Dictionary has been revised & updated & offers extensive coverage of today's English & Italian, with thousands of phrases & examples guiding the user to the most appropriate translation. / The perfect complement to the dictionary -- an in-depth & up-to-date supplement containing information on numerous aspects of Italian language & culture. / The clear new Collins typography gives the text a contemporary feel, & ensures that the user finds the information they need quickly & easily. Some of the other titles available in the Collins Italian dictionary range are Collins Gem Italian Dictionary & Collins Italian Dictionary & Grammar (due 2008). ...

Italian in the Fast Talk Series from Lonely Planet, comprising a selection of handy, pocket-sized language guides designed to be practical & easy to use. Each guide provides essential language for short trips & covers a range of different situations with appropriate vocabulary. There are individual sections entitled Chat, Explore, (sights) Shop, Enjoy, (what ...

Meticulously selected & artfully recreated, the selection of stories in Italian is vast & ranges geographically from Corsica & Sicily to Venice & the Alps. Calvino is himself clearly captivated by the folkloric imagination & communicates this in what is a fascinating & rich addition to folk literature. ...

This new, beginner-level Italian audio course contains all the key travel phrases you need to communicate with complete confidence while abroad. The audio CD features native Italian speakers using phrases you`re likely to encounter in typical travel situations. In no time, you will be able to meet & greet people, be familiar with numbers, time & days of the week, find your way around transport, shops, & restaurants, & make new friends. Pack

Includes:: sturdy 2-colour booklet with phonetic transcription, handy tips & key word reminders. The audio CD runs for 60 minutes & the contents can be easily downloaded to your iPod or MP3 player.

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Italian for Your Trip in a selection of language titles from Berlitz, to aid you before & during your travels. Berlitz have been producing language titles & promoting language learning for more than 125years. Catalogue selection comprising the following Berlitz series: Phrase books & Dictionaries, Phrase books & CDs, Shortcuts to ...

To many of us, the great gardens of Italy seem like paradise on earth. But how much do we know of their history, & the people who created them? In this ravishing book, illustrated with contemporary paintings, drawings & prints as well as photographs of the gardens today, Helena Attlee tells their story. She starts with Petrarch
- still looking to medieval chronicles for advice on how & when to plant
- & goes on to the Renaissance & those first gardens to emerge from architects` plans. Then she describes the great gardens of the Medici; the first botanic gardens; the weird Mannerist gardens & their grottoes followed by the Baroque splendour of Isola Bella & the Villa Aldobrandini; the Neoclassical & Picturesque gardens of the eighteenth & nineteenth centuries; & how, in the twentieth century, expatriates with money to lavish on their villas & gardens brought new delights.

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This is a tribute to the jewel of Italian lakes & the splendid gardens of the stately mansions & villas standing on the Lake Como shores. Surrounded by mountains, Lake Como combines breathtaking scenery with lush flowering gardens, which are renowned all over the world. Incredible & gorgeous photographs take the readers inside fourteen of the most beautiful villas & gardens of Lake Como. The author, an historian of architecture & gardens, explains why prominent Italian families have chosen Lake Como to build their splendid palazzi & gardens. Each garden represents the time when it was designed: magnificent Renaissance & Baroque Italian gardens, 19th-century English landscape gardens, early-19th- century romantic natural designs, & 20th-century sanctuaries for rare botanical species. The specific climate conditions (hot summers, temperate winters, rainy mid-seasons) support the gardens famous for their luxurious flowers. Villa Carlotta s garden contains more than 150 species of azaleas & rhododendrons, camellias, citrus fruits, sequoias, & other plants from all over the world. Some of the palazzi are now luxury hotels, such as the renowned Grand Hotel Villa d Este, whose beauty makes the visit to the place an unforgettable experience. ...

This latest edition of Collins' multimillion-selling dictionary comes with all the latest words in both languages plus handy links to verb tables, making it the perfect choice for anyone needing a portable, up-to-the-minute Italian dictionary. Features include: All the latest words in both languages New coverage of vocabulary from Australia & New Zealand New links to verb tables Full GCSE coverage User-friendly Phrasefinder supplement for travellers, including a handy menu-reader section Clear, colour layout, useful examples, language & cultural notes Combining the best traditions of Collins dictionary-making with the latest innovations in technology, the Collins Gem Italian Dictionary has been designed to give travellers, students, business people & the general user alike all the information they need in a handy, take-anywhere format.

Includes:: all the latest words reflecting changes in modern lifestyle, as well as all the features you would expect from a Collins dictionary: an easy-to-read colour layout, special treatment of key words such as get, some, altro, potere, notes about life in Italian-speaking countries & warnings on commonly confused words. The Phrasefinder section has been developed to give travellers on business, school & leisure trips all the essential phrases they need. The menu-reader section is a quick guide to the most common words & phrases you will find in Italian cafes & restaurants, ensuring you always get what you expect from a meal out. Also available in the Collins Italian dictionary range are Collins Easy Learning Italian Dictionary & Collins Italian Dictionary & Grammar. Comprehensive dictionaries. Always free online. Join us at www.collinsdictionary.com

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With Collins Gem Italian phrasebook you will sound & speak like a native. It's ideal for practising pronunciation, listening comprehension & becoming more confident, not just in speaking but in understanding others when abroad. The Italian Gem will give you the right word at the right time
- every time. In all of the most common travel situations, you need the reassurance that you can communicate with ease. A reliable, portable & easy-to-use phrasebook is a travel essential, & with Collins Gem Italian phrasebook, the right word will always be at your fingertips. This indispensable language guide covers the topics & phrases that crop up everyday on holiday, from finding a hotel to choosing wine.
Includes:: o Travel information & tips o 3000 word dictionary o Comprehensive menu decoder o Grammar & pronunciation sections o Face to face sections With the help of Gem Italian you will never be lost for words in Italy again.

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Italian Guaranteed in a selection of language titles from Berlitz, to aid you before & during your travels. Berlitz have been producing language titles & promoting language learning for more than 125years. Catalogue selection comprising the following Berlitz series: Phrase books & Dictionaries, Phrase books & CDs, Shortcuts to…, Travel Packs, i-Phrase, …in 60 Minutes, …in 30 Days, For your trip…, Guaranteed, 1, 000 Words, Pocket Dictionaries & Compact Dictionaries.*PLEASE NOTE: NOT ALL LANGUAGES ARE AVAILABLE IN ALL PRODUCT FORMATS. PLEASE SEE FULL STOCK LIST.** See below for individual type descriptions:** Phrase books & Dictionaries
- containing 244 pages & over 8, 000 words & phrases, organised thematically, to help you communicate with ease in a variety of situations, as well as. Books are generally divided into the following broad linguistic categories: survival, food, people, fun, special needs, resources & a bilingual dictionary.* Phrase books & CDs
- containing the relevant title from the Phrase books & Dictionaries range, with a compact disc providing audio examples of the text found in the ‘ You may hear…’ yellow, box sections in the book. * Shortcuts to…
- containing the key 100 words you will need to speak beginners Italian, as well as more than 500 simple phrases to help you as you meet people, navigate your way, book rooms, shop, & order in restaurants. * Travel Packs
- containing the relevant title from the Phrase books & Dictionaries range, with a more detailed compact disc, in a hard plastic case. Travel Pack CDs provide audio examples of more than 300 useful words & expressions, & have 14 tracks covering the following topics: introduction, basic expressions, accommodations, eating out, travel, sightseeing, leisure, making friends, stores & services, health, numbers, days, greetings & time. * i-Phrase
- containing language software for you to download, via a computer, onto your i-pod. i-Phrase titles will give you access to over 8, 000 words & phrases, as well as audio & pronunciation support, travel photos to provide a glimpse of what you’ll see on a visit, & a bonus menu reader & bilingual dictionary. System requirements: compatible for use on Windows 2000 or more recent / Mac OS 10.3.9 or later / i-tunes windows or Mac version 7.0.2 or later / 25MB of available hard disk space. Suitable for use on most models of iPod. * …in 60 Minutes
- containing an audio CD, accompanied by a basic booklet for you to follow along as you listen. Enclosed in a hard plastic case …in 60 Minutes titles include over 250 native words that you will need to start communicating. Topics include basic expressions, asking questions, making friends, & eating out. Compatible with iPod & MP3 devices.* …in 30 Days
- containing a substantial 320 page course book & 2 audio CDs, featuring daily lessons & short dialogues, with focus on conversational language that will enable you to meet & greet, talk about everyday items, have phone conversations, order in a restaurant, make small talk & get around town. Compatible with iPod & MP3 devices.* For your trip…
- containing an audio CD, accompanied by a basic booklet for you to follow along as you listen. Enclosed in a hard plastic case …in 60 Minutes titles include over 250 native words that you will need to start communicating. Topics include basic expressions, asking questions, making friends, & eating out. Compatible with iPod & MP3 devices.* Pocket Dictionaries
- containing more than 35, 000 entries & thousands of idioms, new words & expressions, in a mini pocket format. All headwords are in blue for quick reference. Language of reference works to & from English. * Compact Dictionaries
- containing more than 45, 000 entries & thousands of idioms, new words & expressions, in a (larger palm sized) pocket format. Introductory grammar information is provided, & all headwords are in blue for quick reference. Language of reference works to & from English.* 1, 000 Words
- aimed at children learning the basics of a new language, these include 27 illustrated scenes that give children both a visual & grammatical reference for a more effective approach to language learning.* Guaranteed
- all-audio courses designed to help people learn a new language easily & effectively. It contains 18 short, simple lessons on 4 audio CDs for those wanting to take language learning to a conversational level beyond the holiday basics, with sections on: numbers, telling the time, days of the week, ordering food & drinks, talking about jobs & family, shopping, directions & much more. Ideal for people wanting to learn on the move (and compatible with iPod & MP3 players) so there`s no reading or writing required.











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