L’approccio diretto con l'affascinante mondo dell'ipnosi è ancora fresco e vivo nell’autore. Avvenne quando era ancora fanciullo; successe in uno di quei teatrini ambulanti che giravano di città in città portando ovunque il loro carico di meraviglie. Quel "palcoscenico da farsa antica" riusciva a sbalordire grandi e piccini, subito rapiti e coinvolti dalla realtà rappresentata sulla scena. Uno di quegli spettacoli includeva un numero di ipnosi, o più propriamente di ipnotismo, come veniva ...

Le mamme si sentono spesso incapaci di capire i loro ragazzi quando si avvicina l'età della pubertà. Il loro bambino pareva tanto luminoso nei primi anni. L'adolescente è diventato invece un enigma penoso: non riescono più ad indovinare quello che pensa; molti fatti della sua evoluzione fisiologica e psicologica rimangono per esse ignoti o almeno molto misteriosi. Su questo problema il grande educatore, Pierre Dufoyer, mette a loro disposizione la sua vasta conoscenza e la sua capacità di ...

Semplice e rapido manuale per chi si avvicina al migliore degli sport, completo di tavole e tabelle per una immediata comprensione delle tecniche di gioco.INDICEI. Le regole del TennisII. Gli elementi del TennisIII. La tecnica del TennisIV. La tattica del TennisV. Cenni storici — Allenamento — ConclusioneTerminologia franco-italiana esplicativa

La domanda, cui questo volume si propone di rispondere, e ognuno dev'essersela posta per lo meno una volta nella vita, è: la telepatia, la veggenza, la divinazione del futuro sono doni? Sono tecniche? Sono l'una e l'altra cosa? Sono l'effetto di una particolare predisposizione di pochi o sono presenti in ciascuno di noi? Ed in quest'ultima ipotesi (che ipotesi non è più, bensì certezza), come sviluppare queste facoltà potenziali?Dalla lettura e, perché no, dallo studio delle pagine di ques...

The work was collected over many centuries by various authors, translators, and scholars across West, Central, South Asia and North Africa. The tales themselves trace their roots back to ancient and medieval Arabic, Persian, Indian, Egyptian and Mesopotamian folklore and literature. In particular, many tales were originally folk stories from the Caliphate era, while others, especially the frame story, are most probably drawn from the Pahlavi Persian work Hazār Afsān which in turn relied pa...

MUdec United is the new publication of the MUDEC – Museo delle Culture di Milano. It starts from Milan and extends threads of relationships with the most disparate points on the planet. Threads that connect scholars and scholars, writers for images, artists, places, stories and ideas. Each issue of MUdec United addresses a different theme, starting with the Museum's exhibitions. Rainbow, the first issue, is linked to the exhibition of the same name, opening Feb. 16, 2023 at MUDEC. It inclu...

For centuries, Puglia has acted as the bridge to the Mediterranean. To the north, it is crowned by the wild greenery of the Gargano promontory, the Daunian Mountains, and the sweet hills that roll down to the Tavoliere delle Puglie. With its infinite seafront and old city, medieval churches and genuine cuisine, Bari is the metropolitan capital of the region. Romanesque cathedrals line the Adriatic coast. Numerous beach resorts dot the shore as you wind from the Gargano coast to Salento. Th...

National Geographic Traveler guidebooks contain must-know travel information, inspiring photography, insider tips, and expert advice you won’t find on the internet for bucket-list destinations around the world. Japan is a multifaceted country with a rich history and culture and spellbinding beauty. Nature lovers will be awed by everything from enchanting cherry blossoms and unique Zen gardens to the snow-capped peak of Mount Fuji, the Akan and Kushiro-Shitsugen national parks, and the crys...

National Geographic Walking Guide New York shows you the most important destinations to visit, the most popular places of interest, and the best restaurants you don’t want to miss. Visit the island of Manhattan and its five neighbourhoods, each with its own personalities and attractions. If you’re passionate about history, the southern tip of the island recalls the preeminent role of the city as a commercial port and destination for European immigrants. Retrace the literary splendor of the...

MUdec United, under the editorial direction of Carlo Antonelli, is the magazine of MUDEC – Museo delle Culture di Milano, directed by Marina Pugliese. It starts from Milan and extends threads of relationships with the most disparate points on the planet. Threads that connect scholars and scholars, writers, artists, places, stories, and ideas. In relation to the exhibition EXPOSURE. Art, culture, fashion in and out of the showcase (MUDEC, Mar. 1–Sept. 8, 2024), the second issue of MUdec Uni...

These handy, take-along walking guides--filled with essential maps, inspirational photos, and insider tips--showcase the world's great cities in a practical, streamlined, itinerary-driven format. In Rome, to walk in places rich in history, savor the majestic atmosphere of St. Peter, and mingle with the crowd in the streets and squares, a good guide is needed. The city is built on a complex structure, with street names changing from one block to another and roads that curve, rise, and fall ...

New York is the most varied and lively city in the world. This guide explores the transformation of Manhattan into an innovative district with ecologically sustainable buildings; ventures into the soul food restaurants of Harlem where celebrities from the worlds of music and entertainment dine; investigates the trendy Tribeca district, known for its refurbished industrial buildings, now residential lofts; admires the bohemian-chic style of Chelsea; and visits magnificent museums from the M...