Henry Carter Hull

The author, having spent several summers working to restore the villa she purchased in Tuscany, shares her ongoing love affair with her home and the country, and discusses her joyous experience of the spring season in Italy.

Due to a mix-up, Oliver August stumbles onto the hunt for China's most wanted man, Lai Changxing, an illiterate tycoon on the run from corruption charges. Sensing something emblematic in this outsized tale of rise and fall, August sets out to find the self-made billionaire, in the hope that if he can understand how Lai reinvented himself, he will also better understand the tectonic forces transforming modern China. Lai embodies the story of China's...

Lizzie, along with classmates Gordo, Kate and Ethan are celebrating with a graduation trip to Italy. Lizzie becomes mistaken for Italy's biggest pop diva and falls for her handsome singing partner. Lizzie becomes transformed from awkward teen to international pop star. But will becoming Italy's next pop sensation mean leaving her family and friends behind?

The Great Railway Bazaar is Paul Theroux's account of his epic journey by rail through Asia. Filled with evocative names of legendary train routes; the Direct-Orient Express, the Khyber Pass Local, the Delhi Mail from Jaipur, the Golden Arrow to Kuala Lumpur, the Hikari Super Express to Kyoto and the Trans-Siberian Express; it describes the many places, cultures, sights and sounds he experienced and the fascinating people he met. Here he overhears...

Presents vividly illustrated facts on the U.S.'s landscape, landmarks, and natural resources, each picture featuring adventurous Izzy and her little sister, Jo. Describes the some of the cities, states, and regions of the U.S.A. from the viewpoint of a girl named Izzy and her friend who travel across the country.

Describes the exotic adventures of the author as he kayaks from island to island in the Polynesian Pacific.

Packed with photographs, illustrations, and detailed maps, this book will lead you straight to the very best of this beautiful country, from its beautiful castles and cathedrals; popular beer halls, festivals, and Christmas markets; to walks and hikes through the countryside. This fully updated guide includes 3-D illustrated cutaways and floor plans of must-see sights, plus street-by-street maps of towns and cities. Comprehensive listings showcase...