This language-learning system offers the chance to quickly and efficiently develop the practical Italian needed for travel. 2 CDs with 90 minutes of material feature phrases and sentences spoken first in English and then in Italian, followed by a pause for repetition. The accompanying 80-page manual contains each word and phrase on the CDs.

One of the New York Times’s Ten Best Books of the Year: These traditional stories of Italy, retold by a literary master, are “a treasure” (Los Angeles Times). Filled with kings and peasants, saints and ogres—as well as some quite extraordinary plants and animals—these two hundred tales bring to life Italy’s folklore, sometimes with earthy humor, sometimes with noble mystery, and sometimes with the playfulness of sheer nonsense. Selected and retold by one of the country’s greatest literary icons, “this collection stands with the finest folktale collections anywhere” (The New York Times Book Review). “For readers of any age . . . A masterwork.” —The Wall Street Journal “A magic book, and a classic to boot.” —Time

Easy French Phrase Book is an excellent resource for both serious French language learners or for the casual traveler who's planning a visit to France. The book comes packed with 1500 commonly used phrases in French, English and a pronunciation guide to make sure you say the phrases correctly.

Tourists, business travelers, and students will appreciate this easy-to-use phrase book. Completely up to date with terms for everything from technology to current slang, it features words, phrases, and sentences for cell phones, computers, and social networking; travel and transportation; shopping; dining; medical and emergency situations; and more. Includes sections on grammar and pronunciation.

Contains 150 quick and easy recipes for Italian foods from Rose Gray and Ruth Rogers, cofounders of London's River Cafe, including salads, pasta, fish and meat, poultry, vegetables, and desserts.

Molto Gusto is a glorious collection of mouth-watering recipes for pizza, pasta, and more from Mario Batali’s famed Otto Enoteca Pizzeria in New York City. Chef and restaurateur Batali—a fixture on the Food Network and bestselling author of Italian Grill and Molto Italiano—has been named by Fortune magazine as one of the “100 most recognized personalities in the U.S.” With Molto Gusto, Mario Batali takes food lovers on a spectacular culinary journey—from antipasti to gelati—with nearly 100 scrumptious recipes for “Easy Italian Cooking” and gorgeous full-color photographs.

“Easy food doesn’t have to mean unsophisticated food.” Rose Gray and Ruth Rogers, founders of London’s renowned River Cafe, are famous for their innovative approach to traditional Italian fare. InItalian Easy, their fifth cookbook, they reinvent the Italian kitchen for today’s busy home cook, refuting the notion that elegant food requires hours of preparation. These are visually spectacular, remarkably simple recipes for those who love good food but have little time to prepare it. Displaying the imagination and panache that are Rose and Ruth’s hallmarks, the nearly 200 recipes in Italian Easy are streamlined for efficiency in the kitchen without compromising either quality or taste. Relying on a well-stocked pantry, just a handful of fresh, seasonal ingredients, and even fewer steps, these sublime recipes summon both familiar and surprising Italian flavors. Bruschetta with tender asparagus and shaved Parmesan, tagliatelle with ripe figs and spicy chiles, slow-roasted chicken with fresh nutmeg and prosciutto, and the restaurant’s popular Chocolate Nemesis cake are all as enticing as they are effortless. This is not Italian food that’s impossible to pronounce or prepare. At once straightforward and sexy, this isItalian Easy—the cookbook that makes it possible for busy people to eat well every night of the week.

From the editors of America’s favorite culinary magazine, Easy Italian features 30 recipes for authentic classics like soulful minestrone soup, seasonal pasta, and luscious panna cotta. Learn how joyfully simple Italian fare is to prepare—and create dishes that yield deeply flavorful results using simple recipes and items you likely have on hand. Easy Italian also includes guides to ingredients and wine, step-by-steps, and more, making it an indispensable guide you’ll turn to time and again. Offering authentic, from-the-source recipes for Italian classics—from pesto focaccia to linguine with clams and chiles and eggplant parmesan—this title is a handy go-to guide for home cooks looking for inspiration with international cuisine in the home kitchen. The recipe chapters are organized by course (starters, soups, pasta, main dishes, and sweets) making it easy to meal plan; each recipe includes a helpful cooking or pairing note. This cookbook also features on key ingredients and visually-driven narrative guides to the wines of Italy and the Italian pantry. The gorgeous full-color photos throughout help bring this beloved cuisine to life.

Classically delicious meals made surprisingly simple! Buon appetito! From bruschetta to veal scaloppini to tiramisu, Italian cuisine is beloved the world over. But who has time to make complicated, traditional recipes every night? The Everything Easy Italian Cookbook shows you how to recreate classic Italian dishes at home, without difficult cooking techniques, intricate steps, or hard-to-find ingredients. Featuring irresistible Italian favorites, including: Garlic and Olive Bruschetta Fontina and Parmesan Polenta with Sun-Dried Tomatoes Pasta e Fagioli (Pasta and Bean Soup) Osso Buco with Polenta Dumplings Chicken Marsala Eggplant Meatballs Sicilian Pizza Tomato and Parmesan Risotto Roasted Potato and Garlic Gnocchi Lobster Ravioli Classic Biscotti Gelato alla Nutella (Hazelnut Nutella Swirl Gelato) From sauces to homemade pasta to desserts and more, you'll find 300 simple and authentic Italian recipes you can make at home. This cookbook will have you in and out of kitchen fast, with foolproof meals straight from the culinary capital of the world!

These 770 basic phrases cover most everyday situations: transportation; shopping and stores; food; medical and emergency situations; entertainment; and postal, banking, and other services. Includes a phonetic pronunciation guide.