Italian Family

An Italian family caught up in World War Two and all the drama the war created in their lives and the lives of their countrymen. A few years after the war my family moved to America and brought their bakery business with them. That was the beginning of a roller coaster ride that lasted three decades.

Unravel the Evolution of Gender Roles in Italian Families As a sociologist, you understand the profound impact that family dynamics have on society. Yet, the intricate evolution of gender roles within Italian families, from the Middle Ages to today, remains a complex puzzle. Are you seeking a comprehensive analysis that delves into these transformations and their societal implications? Discover how traditional gender roles have shaped and been reshaped by historical events, cultural shifts, and social movements in Italy. Gain insights into the historical foundations of Italian family ...

Sold as livestock. Claimed by a monster. Rising as a queen. Hana Tanaka was raised to be invisible. As a mixed-race Omega in a traditional Japanese Yakuza clan, her existence is a stain on her grandfather's honor. For twenty years, she has been bleached, straightened, and silenced—trained to be a porcelain doll. Until she is sold. Shipped to New York like cargo to secure a shipping alliance, Hana is delivered to the Rossi crime family. Her new owner intended her to be a docile broodmare, a quiet fixture in his violent world. But they underestimated the blood running through her veins. ...

HE BOUGHT ME. HE OWNS ME. HE'LL KILL FOR ME. One debt. One deal. One disastrous marriage. My name is Gianna Rossi, and I've just become property of the most dangerous man in New York. Luca DeSantis doesn't just run the mafia—he IS the mafia. Ruthless enough to kill without blinking Rich enough to buy anything... or anyone Possessive enough to lock me in his penthouse and throw away the key At thirty-five, he's everything I should fear. At twenty-two, I'm everything he shouldn't want. But want me he does. Obsessively. Violently. Completely. His enemies think I'm his weakness. They're right...

In seguito all'ennesimo trasferimento della madre, un'artista incapace di fermarsi troppo a lungo nello stesso posto, June White si ritrova a Laguna Beach, in California, ed è costretta ad affrontare l'ennesimo nuovo inizio. Per lei, che alle feste preferisce rintanarsi in camera a guardare documentari true crime su Netflix, farsi degli amici non è facile, soprattutto all'ultimo anno di liceo. Eppure, inaspettatamente, i compagni sembrano prenderla subito in simpatia e cercano di farla sentire benvoluta. Tutti, tranne James Hunter.

In Windy City Mafia: The Chicago Outfit, retired detective and Gangland Wire podcast host Gary Jenkins dives into his extensive audio archives to bring readers some of the most captivating stories from over 300 episodes. Jenkins recounts notorious tales such as "Al Capone on the Golf Course" and "The Trial of Al Capone," revealing lesser-known details like Al Capone's golf games with Machine Gun Jack McGurn and Fred "Killer" Burke. The book also covers more recent figures in the Outfit, including Anthony "Joe Batters" Accardo's rise from Frank Nitti's enforcer to the boss of the Chicago ...

The police chief calls me a thug, but soon he’s going to be calling me his son-in-law. Chief Jackson knows not to mess with the Valenti family. When he tries to frame me for murder, I start plotting my revenge. The only person that hates the police chief more than me is his daughter. But she makes the perfect collateral. I’m going to take everything from the Chief, even his family line. When she’s pregnant with my baby, he’ll stop his useless investigations. Family means everything to me. And Calliope Jackson is my family from now on. Possessive Captor is the first book in The ...

Step into the alluring world of authentic Italian cuisine! Within the pages of this culinary odyssey, you are on the brink of embarking on a captivating journey that will not only elevate your culinary prowess but also deepen your appreciation for the diverse wonders of Italian gastronomy. Welcome to 'Become a Master of Italian Cooking,' subtitled 'Wow your Family and Friends,' your exclusive key to unlocking the cherished secrets of these timeless culinary traditions. I am delighted to serve as your guide on this delectable adventure. As the author of the 10-book series 'Italy Then and Now...

NEW EDITION.....COMPLETELY RENOVATED DO YOU LIKE ITALIAN COOKING ? DO YOU WANT TO LEARN HOW TO COOK ? Would you like to prepare Italian recipes for you, your family, and your friends, to begin? If yes, this is the right book for you! Italian cooking has become popular worldwide, especially some dishes including pizza, pasta, and sandwiches in recent years. Not only for their cultural impact, but Italian foods are also valued because of their better health benefits than other world cuisines. This book will guide you through cooking the popular delicious Italian foods directly in your home ...

An exhilarating and profound novel of tradition and violence and of loyalty and betrayal, The Family Corleone will appeal to the legions of fans who can never get enough of The Godfather. New York, 1933: The city and the nation are in the depths of the Great Depression. The crime families of New...

ONE NIGHT. It was only supposed to be one night... How did it turn into so much more? Emma Waterhouse doesn't have time for guys. College classes and fun with her roommates are more than enough to keep her busy. But when her roommates drag her out for a night of drinking and dancing, she's ready to let loose for one night and break all her own rules. Lorenzo Romano is the hottest guy Emma has ever seen and he seems to only have eyes for her. Is he too good to be true? What can one night hurt? One night of hot, mind-blowing action with Lorenzo will be enough, right? Things take a turn when ...

A love story that transcends time. A secret that refuses to stay buried. When Penny Matthews loses her job and her boyfriend on the same day, she believes her life has fallen apart. Then a single phone call changes everything — she has inherited Villa dei Cipressi, an old estate tucked among the rolling hills of Tuscany. Seeking refuge, Penny flies to Italy expecting nothing more than a temporary escape. Instead, she finds something far more unsettling… and far more beautiful. An ancient villa waiting to be restored. A gentle but mysterious architect rebuilding its crumbling stone walls...

A NEW YORK TIMES NOTABLE BOOK A NEW YORKER RECOMMENDED BOOK IRISH BESTSELLER “A stylish escapade that even Henry James might relish." —Wall Street Journal A masterful, enthralling new novel from the Booker Prize winner Everything was a puzzle, everything a trap set to mystify and...

She's pregnant with my baby, now she's on the run. Nicolette was supposed to be a one night stand. She's the daughter of my brother's sworn enemy. But a few nights in a fancy hotel room changes everything. I heard Nicolette left town, running from the man that knocked her up. Except I'm the only man she's been with. If she's going to be the mother of my child, she belongs to me. I don't care how long I have to hunt her or what it takes to keep her. Nicolette Calvino will be mine. Savage Prince is the fourth book in The Valenti Crime Family series, featuring a morally grey anti-hero that ...

Three generations of women in the Ferrari family must heal the broken pieces of their lives on a trip of a lifetime through picturesque Italy from New York Times bestselling author Jennifer Probst Workaholic, career-obsessed Francesca is fiercely independent and successful in all areas of her...

He’s my father’s enemy, twice my age… and now the father of my unborn twins. The silver fox. The legend I grew up fearing. Anthony “The Pen” Conti. Dangerous. Deadly. Sin in Armani. I’d seen his face in my father’s classified files—files I wasn’t supposed to touch. He was the monster who destroyed my family. The man whose icy blue eyes promised death. I never planned to meet him. Not on a blind date gone wrong. But when I witnessed a rival gang attack, I was dragged into his world—used as leverage, accused of being a Bratva spy. I never planned to want him. To crave his ...

From the New York Times bestselling author of The Light We Lost comes a sweeping story of two star-crossed lovers in post-World War II Italy, and a blossoming relationship generations later that will reveal a long-buried family secret. Genoa, Italy, 1946. Vincenzo and Giovanna fall in love at...

NATIONAL BESTSELLER One of the NY Post's Best Beach Reads, an US Weekly pick for "mystery novels to read on the beach”, a Woman's World "captivating beach read you won't be able to put down this summer" ("a riveting saga"), an Eater food-filled beach read for your summer vacation ("an...

Between a breakup and a burned-down restaurant, there’s nothing left in New York for Kit Roth except the ashes of her success. Needing distance and distraction, she agrees to work for her best friend’s pasta-making nonna in the Italian countryside. But instead of providing a quiet sabbatical to eat up time while her kitchen is rebuilt, the small town of Manciano keeps pulling Kit into its rituals and rhythms. And before long, it shows her everything she’s been missing. Simpler cooking, community…and Nico Ruspoli, an olive oil producer with his own scorched past.

A one-night stand lands her in the middle of a mafia war. VONNI Rachael’s brand of innocence is as refreshing as it is alluring. Rarely do I meet someone who doesn’t know the Moran name. I’d love to keep her in the dark, but my enemies have other plans. Let my little rabbit run. There’s nowhere she can go that I won’t follow, and not even a bullet is going to stop me. She’s mine to claim, mine to own, and mine to protect. RACHAEL A sexy stranger, one night of passion, no complications. That’s all Vonni was ever supposed to be. Now there’s no avoiding him, not even in my new ...