Herodotus tells us that not all of the three hundred Spartan warriors died at the hands of Xerxes, King of the Persians, in the battle of the Thermopylae: two were saved bringing a life-saving message back to the city . . .Valerio Massimo Manfredi's Spartan is the saga of a Spartan family, torn apart by a cruel law that forces them to abandon one of their two sons - born lame - to the elements. The elder son, Brithos, is raised in the caste of the warriors, while the other...

Arnold Schwarzenegger sagaAre you ready to embark on an emotional journey through the life of a man whose tale transcends the glitz of Hollywood and the power of bodybuilding? Have you ever wondered about the depths of human strength and resilience when faced with life-altering decisions? "Unveiling Arnold" is more than just a biography; it's a profound exploration of the human spirit, filled with life lessons, self-reflection, and inspiring quotes to guide you through every chapte...

Hadley Evans Ferrari, art detective in Florence, Italy, is on the scent of a forgotten Fragonard painting at a villa in Rome when she stumbles across a treasure trove of stolen artwork—from Hermann Göring’s personal World War II stash. When she and the palazzo’s interior decorator are held hostage by the head of a secret Nazi organization and required, in a race against time, to appraise all the artwork in the house for private sale, she fears they will never escape with their lives. Can h...

A surprisingly wide-ranging journey into the story of this beloved dish and "an utterly fascinating discourse on food history" ( The Daily Beast).Intellectually engaging and deliciously readable, this is a stereotype-defying history of how one of the most recognizable symbols of Italian cuisine and national identity is the product of centuries of encounters, dialogue, and exchange.Is it possible to identify a starting point in history from which ever...

Massimo Bottura is more than a Michelin star-winning chef. Together with Lara Gilmore, he also founded Food for Soul, a non-profit organisation seeking to reduce food waste through inclusion.On the occasion of Expo 2015 in Milan and working in concert with Caritas Ambrosiana, Massimo Bottura opened Refettorio Ambrosiano, a new kind of community canteen where chefs from around the world cooked nutritious meals for socially vulnerable guests using surplus ingredients recovered from t...

This is the first history of the Plymouth Brethren, a conservative, nonconformist evangelical Christian movement whose history can be traced to Dublin, Ireland in the late 1820s. The teachings of John Nelson Darby, an influential figure among the early Plymouth Brethren, have had a huge impact on modern evangelicalism. However, the credit for Darby's work went to some of the first generation of his students, and as evangelicalism has grown it has completely ignored its origins in Darby and...

Meditations by Marcus Aurelius is one of the greatest philosophical works of all time.A collection of personal reflections written by Marcus Aurelius during his reign as one of Rome's greatest emperors, Meditations delves into topics that are as relevant today as they were more than two thousand years ago. Aurelius expresses his insights on the nature of virtue, the impermanence of existence, and the importance of mindfulness. He offers a Stoic's perspective on li...

"This crash course in critical thinking . . . includes handy rules for evaluating the confused public discourse on climate change, evolution, and even UFOs." — DiscoverRecent polls suggest that fewer than forty percent of Americans believe in Darwin's theory of evolution, despite it being one of science's best-established findings. Parents still refuse to vaccinate their children for fear it causes autism, though this link has been consistently disproved. A...

A pragmatic philosophy more popular than ever—here are 52 ancient lessons to help you overcome adversity and find tranquility in the modern worldStress often comes from situations that are beyond our control—such as preparing for a meeting, waiting for test results, or arguing with a loved one. But we can control our response to these everyday tensions—through the wisdom and practice of Stoicism.Stoicism is an ancient pragmatic philosophy that teach...

This Rapid Guide "FIND THE HORSE WITHIN YOU"suggests a provocative and innovative idea:to discover, in the most archaic part of our brainand in our soul,the instinctive and magical force of the Horse,to unleash the power within us.Its pleasant reading will allow youto follow naturally and effectively the stepsto get to the Horse within you.It is recommended to all people(even those who do not frequent the equestrian wo...

Discover the authentic taste of vegetarian dishes that taste simply unforgettable and debunk through this guide much fake news about carnivores and vegans by learning to respect every ingredient. and especially nature.Cooking vegetarian doesn't have to mean giving up texture and taste; on the contrary, the vegetarian diet is the richest in flavor and nutrients. This book shows you exactly how to turn familiar ingredients into appetizing meals with a refined look. Discover simple co...

In this new book, we will analyze the interactions that arise between time and space-time, and their implications for universes . We will push towards new theoretical horizons, exploring the findings that derive from my previous intuitions, and the possible concrete applications. We will explore a universe where time is no longer a fixed parameter, but a multidimensional system with infinite possibilities.(I present my theory as a starting point)In ...