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A Trieste la posizione geografica non è solo collocazione spaziale, ma è la coscienza stessa della città. È così da sempre: non sono i confini tanto agognati, ma il mare, il golfo, gli altipiani del Carso a far infiammare le tante anime di Trieste. Anime che vibrano insieme alle spire della bora, che parlano lingue e dialetti differenti e che ricordano una storia fatta di sacrifici ed eccellenze.

Mona Maria Manoliu's story begins in 1977, in a village at the foot of the Carpathian mountains in Ceausescu's Romania. She is 17 and madly in love with a mysterious, handsome boy called Mihai.

Celebrated as the "greatest descriptive writer of her time" (Rebecca West), Jan Morris has been dazzling fans since she burst on the scene with her on-the-spot reportage of the first ascent of Everest in 1953. Now, the beloved 92-year-old, author of classics such as Venice and Trieste, embarks on an entirely new literary enterprise - a collection of daily diaries, penned over the course of a single year. 

The Pax Britannica trilogy is Jan Morris’s epic story of the British Empire from the accession of Queen Victoria to the death of Winston Churchill. It is a towering achievement: informative, accessible, entertaining and written with all her usual bravura. Heaven’s Command, the first volume, takes us from the crowning of Queen Victoria in 1837 to the Diamond Jubilee in 1897. The story moves effortlessly across the world, from the English shores to Fiji, Zululand, the Canadian prairies and beyond.

It will take someone from Special Branch to look into it, someone capable of speaking the relevant languages. Only one man fits the bill - Seymour, an officer from an East End immigrant background. Capable, hardworking, but ... not entirely British.

Now a major motion picture starring Liev Schreiber and Josh Hutcherson! A poignant post-WWII tale of a revitalizing love found too late that follows the fleeting connection between an Italian countess and an injured, aging American colonel in Italy—a love story that inspires light and hope...

The lines between science and danger blur in a world where power and influence collide. John Paul Vanmeter, a retired biopharmaceutical executive, thought his days of navigating high-stakes corporate intrigue were over. But when he receives an unexpected invitation to speak at an international biopharmaceutical expo in Milan, Italy, he and his wife, Mary Lou, embark on what they believe will be a peaceful European adventure. However, a deadly secret lurks in the sprawling beauty of Europe’s grand cities—Milan, Zurich, Schaffhausen, Oslo, and Paris. A simple presentation becomes a ...

En este nuevo relato viajero, el escritor Javier Reverte ha seguido un camino que nos lleva a las ciudades de Venecia y Trieste y que concluye con un recorrido por la isla de Sicilia. Y no sólo nos aproxima a la historia de los lugares que visita, sino que lo hace de la mano de cuatro escritores que habitaron en esos escenarios y que escribieron sobre ellos: Thomas Mann, James Joyce, Rainer Maria Rilke y Giuseppe de Lampedusa, cuatro autores geniales que retrataron con crudeza, o con humor desgarrado, o amargura, o ensoñación, o nostalgia, una época trágica y luminosa de la peripecia humana.

Ogni città, figuriamoci una di frontiera, parla con le sue parole. Ma che succede quando dieci scrittori ne adottano una a testa e la fanno diventare protagonista di una storia? Tra gli scappellotti che la Bora rifila a 160 chilometri orari, le Mule che si stendono al sole in un Bagno vietato agli uomini e i ristoranti che “appannanno” i Sardoni da gustare a pranzo o a cena, Trieste si racconta nel suo linguaggio in questo podcast in dieci puntate de Il Piccolo, in cui il dialetto è fondamentale, prezioso e inevitabile.

Chris, a livestreamer known for his videos feeding raccoons, is teleported off-world by the grays in a last-ditch effort to save as many humans as possible. Brought to a foreign planet, Chris and his newly sentient raccoon, Paco, must now learn how to survive in the universe. Armed with new abilities and caught between warring factions, Chris and Paco are dragged into a deadly game of politics, war, and confusing quests. One side wants them dead, the other peace.

Consumers and Patients are exposed to risks when taking substandard or counterfeit drugs. Every day, an army of dedicated individuals works tirelessly to protect patients. For every measure implemented to protect patients, another army is working just as hard trying to nullify these efforts so they can sell substandard and counterfeit drugs to unsuspecting consumers and patients. This book is designed to provide consumer awareness of the threats and a roadmap for young professionals to develop into influential quality professionals.

"Shadows of Inheritance": A Tale of Espionage, Family, and Secrets From Martin G. Van Trieste's imaginative mind comes a thrilling novel that weaves a tapestry of espionage, family ties, and hidden truths. "Shadows of Inheritance" is a masterful blend of action, suspense, and emotional depth, featuring Bart McVey and his daughter Emma, a formidable presence in the FBI and CIA. Uncover the Dual Lives of Bart and Emma McVey Once a high school and college track star, Bart, now a seasoned CIA operative, lives a life cloaked in secrecy and danger. His story eventually intertwines with his ...

De heftige, veelgelezen roman uit Frankrijk, winnaar van de Prix Femina en de Prix Goncourt des lycéens.Tussen haar zevende en haar veertiende werd Neige...

Allein über die Alpen. Mit Zelt und Gaskocher im Gepäck wandert die junge Schweizerin Christina Ragettli auf der herausfordernden roten Via Alpina vier Monate lang durch sechs Länder. Auf 2363 Kilometern erlebt sie einige verrückte Geschichten und Abenteuer, die sie zum Teil an ihre Grenzen bringen. Doch trotz Schmerzen, Kälte, tagelangem Regen und scheinbar unüberwindbaren Hindernissen setzt sie einfach jeden Tag einen Fuss vor den anderen, und ihre Erlebnisse auf der Via Alpina werden zu Lebenslektionen.

"A Hidden War" by Martin G. VanTrieste is a riveting tale of espionage and intrigue. The Dual Lives of Emma and Maggie McKay: Unveiling Secrets in “A Hidden War" Embark on a Journey of Espionage and Family Dynamics Dive into the captivating world of "A Hidden War," where espionage intertwines with deep family bonds. Follow the riveting story of Emma and Maggie McKay, sisters unknowingly drawn into a complex web of international intrigue and personal discovery. Two Sisters, One Legacy Emma, a seasoned operative in the CIA, is shocked to discover that her younger sister, Maggie, has also ...

L'été s'annonce chaud et calme à Trieste, paisible port de l'Adriatique, qui dort sur sa gloire passée. Le commissaire Laurenti compte se consacrer à sa famille, qui lui cause quelques tracas. C'est alors qu'un yacht vide s'échoue sur la côte. Il appartient au richissime Bruno de Kopfersberg, citoyen honorable en apparence mais que Laurenti connaît sous un autre jour. Vingt-deux ans auparavant, la femme de l'homme d'affaires s'est noyée en mer. Persuadé qu'il s'agissait d'un meurtre et que le meurtrier était le mari, Laurenti n'a rien pu prouver.

"Codes and Bullets": Your Next Unmissable Espionage Adventure Dive into the electrifying world of "Codes and Bullets," a masterclass in espionage thrillers where the high-octane realm of field operations collides with the cunning world of cyber warfare. Set against the sprawling canvas of global espionage, this novel introduces you to the most dynamic sibling duo in intelligence history: Emma and Maggie McVey. Enter the Realm of the McVey Sisters: Meet Emma McVey, a seasoned field operative whose instincts are as sharp as her combat skills. Her sister, Maggie, is nothing short of a cyber ...

Tra il 1945 e il 1954 Trieste fu teatro di una complessa partita diplomatica, militare e sociale che rifletteva tutte le tensioni del dopoguerra. La crisi triestina dimostrò quanto una “cittadina da quattro soldi” potesse, in realtà, rappresentare la posta in gioco simbolica e strategica per le sorti dell’Italia, dell’Europa e dello stesso ordine globale postbellico.“Trieste: una cittadina da quattro soldi” è un progetto realizzato da FIAP - Federazione Italiana delle Associazioni Partigiane, realizzato con il contributo del Ministero della Difesa. Il coordinamento generale ...

Eine berührende Geschichte über Familie, Verantwortung und die verschlungenen Wege der Liebe vor der malerischen Kulisse der Hafenstadt Triest – von Bestsellerautorin Charlotte Lyne Aber zu Hause ist man nie zwischen Steinen, Balken und hübschem Mobiliar. Zu Hause ist man bei Menschen. Victoria Liebenfels hat in dem Winzer Fabrizio die Liebe ihres Lebens gefunden und ihr Wiener Leben hinter sich gelassen. Mit leidenschaftlichem Engagement führt sie die Pension Hortis in der italienischen Hafenstadt Triest zu neuem Glanz.

In una incantevole Trieste fine Ottocento, vivificata dall'aria mitteleuropea e dalla bora dell'irredentismo, si muovono, aggraziate, e come consapevoli di un loro tragico destino, le quattro sorelle Wieselberger. Appartengono a una della buona società: la madre è una tranquilla signora, che si divide tra la casa di città, odorosa di cera e di pulito, e la grande casa di campagna, con giardino, orto e vigna; il padre è uno stimato musicista, che dirige con autorità affettuosa sia la famiglia che l'orchestra dei "dilettanti filarmonici".