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  • Audiobook

    Wonder Of Women - Stories About Affairs

    Celebrate the true pioneers of female literature

    Unabridged

    5 hours 18 min

    Let’s be clear. We are all equal under the law. However, even in these more modern times that is not an absolute and still remains a distant ambition for many.In the days when Britain ruled the waves and bestrode the world as its policeman and plunderer in chief it also subjugated half of its own people to second class status. Women were chattel and property. There were some exceptions based on ... Read more

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  • Florentine Villas

    Restored Classics to Go Edition

    by Janet Ross ...
    Janet Ross's Florentine Villas is a graceful blend of architectural history, family chronicle, and cultural remembrance, tracing the country houses that crown the hills around Florence. Guided by rare etchings, photogravures, drawings, and views, the book turns celebrated estates into living records of Tuscan civilization, shaped by the Medici, the Palmieri, the Corsini, and other great families. ... Read more

    $3.99 CAD

  • Florentine Palaces and Their Stories

    by Janet Ross ...
    In 1109 Guigliarello Acciaiuoli came from Brescia, where his family had made a fortune by working in steel (acciaio)—hence their name. He bought many houses in Borgo S.S. Apostoli and a domain in the Val di Pesa, where he built a tower which was still standing in 1588 when Giovambattista Ubaldini wrote theOrigine della Famiglia Acciaiuoli. True to the Guelph traditions the family brought with them ... Read more

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  • Lives of the Early Medici

    Restored Classics to Go Edition

    by Janet Ross ...
    This volume opens the private life of the Medici dynasty through letters that reveal far more than politics and patronage. From Giovanni de' Medici, called Bicci, to Cosimo, Piero, and Lorenzo, it traces the family's rise from prosperous Florentine merchants to the guiding force of Renaissance Florence, showing how wealth, public service, and popular favor were carefully cultivated. Alongside ... Read more

    $3.99 CAD

  • Leaves from our Tuscan kitchen or How to cook vegetables

    by Janet Ross ...
    The book is organized around different types of vegetables, highlighting the Tuscan approach to preparing seasonal produce in fresh and flavorful ways. Recipes range from traditional soups and stews to roasted, sautéed, and baked dishes that often pair vegetables with olive oil, herbs, and a few simple seasonings. Ross emphasizes minimalism and quality ingredients, encouraging readers to let the ... Read more

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  • Lives of the early Medici : As told in their correspondence

    by Janet Ross ...
    Lives of the Early Medici: As Told in Their Correspondence offers a unique and intimate portrait of one of the most influential families in Renaissance Italy through the lens of their personal letters. This meticulously curated collection allows readers to witness the interplay of politics, art, and social dynamics through the correspondence of Cosimo de' Medici and his descendants. The text ... Read more

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  • Leaves from Our Tuscan Kitchen

    Or How to Cook Vegetables

    by Janet Ross ...
    Leaves from Our Tuscan Kitchen is a classic Tuscan cookbook written in the early 20th century. ... Read more

    $2.70 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Lives of the Early Medici

    As Told in Their Correspondence

    by Janet Ross ...
    Lives of the Early Medici is a collection of letters written by the Medici family, translated into English. ... Read more

    $2.70 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Old Florence and Modern Tuscany

    by Janet Ross ...
    Old Florence and Modern Tuscany is an overview of the area by Janet Ross, a British expatriate. ... Read more

    $2.70 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Central Arizona College Memories

    Students, faculty, and staff from Central Arizona College, a formerly "rural" community college, share learning and working experiences—and personal reflections—from the 70s, 80s, and 90s era. The book is primarily built around first person narratives—memories—but also includes references to "historical" documents, newspaper articles, and "snippets" from period college resources. Several tributes ... Read more

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  • Florentine Palaces and Their Stories [Illustrated Edition]

    by Janet Ross ...
    Ross tells the story behind almost 100 palaces in the Florentine region including Palazzo Acciaiuoli; Palazzo Altoviti; Palazzo Corsini, Palazzo Podesta; and many more. A fascinating overview of dozens of palaces in Florence complete with the original illustrations. ... Read more

    $1.38 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Leaves from our Tuscan kitchen; or, How to cook vegetables

    Enriched edition. Exploring Tuscan Vegetarian Flavors and Traditions

    In "Leaves from our Tuscan Kitchen; or, How to Cook Vegetables," Janet Ross masterfully intertwines culinary art with a genuine passion for Italian cuisine, particularly emphasizing the versatility of vegetables. Written in the late 19th century, the book offers a rich tapestry of recipes, anecdotes, and vivid descriptions that capture the essence of Tuscan cooking. Ross's prose reflects a keen ... Read more

    $2.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus