Atlanta. In un giorno qualsiasi, una violenta esplosione rade al suolo un intero quartiere; morti e feriti a non contare, distruzione ovunque e un inquietante e drammatico senso di terrore che lentamente si diffonde tra la popolazione e le alte cariche dello Stato. Dietro tutto questo, un uomo, solo uno, apparentemente la personificazione del male in terra... o forse no... Questo l’inizio di un romanzo noir sorprendente che, attraverso una narrazione incalzante e coinvolgente, sarà capace di mettere in dubbio ogni vostra certezza sul Bene e sul Male. Mauro Cavallini, nato a Castellanza (VA) nell’inverno del 1979, sceglie per la sua vita lavorativa un mondo ricco di numeri da far quadrare e regole da rispettare che, soprattutto ad uno sguardo distratto, sembra calzargli a pennello. È un uomo posato, ama la semplicità delle sue prevedibili quanto confortevoli abitudini e si fa vanto di conservare in ottimo stato il suo lato più dolce, delicato ed infantile. Verso i trent’anni sarà la scrittura a permettere ad un’altra parte di lui di raggiungere il resto del mondo. Il suo lato nascosto si svela nei suoi romanzi costruendo realtà piene di vitalità, azione e ritmi serrati, in cui i sentimenti sono più forti, i dilemmi sono parte della quotidianità e l’aggressività trova spazio per essere espressa.
A unique, clever, informative, and incomparable guide to Rome Written by one of Italy's most distinguished journalists, this guidebook-a favorite in Italy and Germany-combines vivid, engaging descriptions and background with great practicality and enormous breadth of knowledge. A book both for people visiting Rome for the first time and for those who find themselves frustrated by the city's sheer complexity, this is an utterly reliable and accessible companion that brings the staggering riches of the Eternal City to vivid life. Comprehensive in scope, but plotted with both precision and panache, it will help any visitor make the most of even the briefest time in Rome. • Ten original walks and diversions uncover the heart of Rome • Fascinating text reveals the city's extraordinary rich tangle of 27 centuries of history and architecture • Full indexes and a biographical dictionary of artists • Hundreds of maps and diagrams make orientation foolproof • Complete visitor information provides practical details about staying and eating Rome
This book describes the spread of new agricultural practice in the half millennium after 1350, and reconstructs a neglected part of Europe's agricultural past: the introduction of fodder crops, and the continuous reorganisation of traditional botanical inputs within a new system of farming. It breaks entirely new ground by showing the distant historical origins of a major transformation in land potential and farm productivity. A vast range of evidence is cited from Italy, France, England and elsewhere to produce in effect an economic, social and cultural history of Europe in which the focus is on the long-distance consequences of the 'agricultural revolution'.
Dosso's rich color schemes are akin to those of his fellow North Italian Titian; he learned something about innovative composition from Raphael and about the force of the body from Michelangelo. But his paintings have a very individual appeal. In leafy natural surroundings containing an array of animals and heavenly bodies, events unfold that are often enigmatic, enacted by characters whose interrelationships elude definition.
This third edition of International Arbitration Law and Practice has been largely enriched by covering international commercial arbitrations, investment treaty arbitrations, arbitrations between public bodies, between states and individuals, the UNCITRAL model law and Iran-US Tribunal proceedings as well as commodity arbitration, online arbitration and sports arbitral proceedings. International Arbitration Law and Practice, 3rd edition elaborates new concepts such as a definition of international arbitration based on procedural law (different from transnational law) and a doctrine (the tronc commun doctrine) to identify the applicable substantive law on disputes between parties belonging to different countries. It further suggests that a law of international arbitration has arisen from the various conventions and laws. Besides dealing with all the aspects of arbitration on a topic by topic basis, the writer presents a third generation arbitration which builds on analysis of major obstacles to a smooth running arbitration.International Arbitration Law and Practice, 3rd edition is a work that anyone involved in arbitral proceedings will find to be absolutely indispensable.
A quick guide to the Jubilee of Mercy. The Jubilee in Rome is one of the most important spiritual events in the world. Over 25 million visitors are expected to participate in this extraordinary Jubilee of Mercy proclaimed by Pope Francis. Here are the best suggestions to learn about the history of the Jubilee, the popes, the religious pilgrimages, sacred destinations, and so much more, with all the greatest insider advice to discover the city, its not to be missed tours, hidden gems and little secrets to explore Rome by day and night. The best of the Eternal City!
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