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Rizzoli Enhanced Ebooks FallingwaterEdited by Lynda Waggoner and photographed by Christopher Little with text by David G. De Long, Rick Darke, and Justin Gunther Fallingwater is a landmark volume published to commemorate the seventy-fifth anniversary of arguably the most significant private residence of the twentieth century. Our abridged and enhanced ebook edition of Fallingwater includes a full video tour of the house and surrounding property filmed by the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy and narrated by author Lynda Waggoner.  Mary McDonald: InteriorsWritten by Mary McDonald In this abridged ebook edition of her first book, award-winning interior designer Mary McDonald inspires readers to combine old-fashioned elegance with the joy of fearless, exuberant decorating.  Parisian ChicWritten by Inès de la Fressange and Sophie Gachet In Flammarion's best-selling Parisian Chic, celebrity model Inès de la Fressange shares the well-kept secrets of how Parisian women maintain effortless glamour and a timeless allure. Our enhanced edition of Parisian Chic includes narration from author Inès de la Fressange, as well as web links to all the stores and locations included in the book.  Makeup Your Mind: Express YourselfWritten by François Nars From François Nars, one of the most respected and imitated cosmetics designers in fashion today, this abridged ebook edition of Makeup Your Mind is a totally new, revolutionary instruction manual on makeup for today's woman.  Preston Bailey: FlowersWritten by Preston Bailey Preston Bailey, one of the world's preeminent floral and event designers, presents dozens of his most memorable arrangements. Our abridged and enhanced edition of Preston Bailey: Flowers includes several time-lapse videos that take the reader from the raw empty event space to the finished elaborate event. Rizzoli eBooks
The Boudoir BibleWritten by Betony Vernon, Illustrated by Francois Berthoud A comprehensive and instructional guide to the new sexual landscape, covering “new territories” such as bondage, role playing, and sex toys that would make your parents blush. Since the publication of The Joy of Sex in 1972, the sexual landscape’s boundaries have been expanded to include a host of practices that are unthinkable in that classic tome. Although it also covers the basics, The Boudoir Bible fills those niches missing from other sex guides nicely, with… April 2013 | eBook | $35.00 
Carlo AncelottiWritten by Carlo Ancelotti and Aleesandro Alciato, Foreword by Paolo Maldini The entertaining, revealing, and controversial bestselling autobiography of one of the most respected figures in the world of soccer. Carlo Ancelotti is one of only six people to have won the Champions League—European soccer’s most coveted trophy—as both player and coach. After a successful career playing for several of the most important teams in Italy—and for the Italian national team—Ancelotti went on to become one of the most acclaimed and outspoken coaches in European football, managing… October 2010 | eBook | $25.00 
The Consolations of the ForestWritten by Sylvain Tesson, Translated by Linda Coverdale A meditation on escaping the chaos of modern life and rediscovering the luxury of solitude. Winner of the Prix Médicis for nonfiction, The Consolations of the Forest is a Thoreau-esque quest to find solace, taken to the extreme. No stranger to inhospitable places, Sylvain Tesson exiles himself to a wooden cabin on Siberia’s Lake Baikal, a full day’s hike from any “neighbor,” with his thoughts, his books, a couple of dogs, and many bottles of vodka… September 2013 | eBook | $12.99 
The Diary of a NoseWritten by Jean-Claude Ellena An intimate exploration of inspiration and creativity, from the “parfumeur exclusif” of the house of Hermès. A scent has incantatory powers, capable of transporting you to your past, of kindling fantasies, of creating a vivid mise en scène—literally out of thin air. In the hands of the truly great, perfume creation is a kind of alchemy. Where does inspiration for this visceral art come from? How does one capture the essence of emotions, of desire? Jean-Claude… January 2013 | eBook | $24.95 
Exit Strategy: Ending the Tyranny of FinanceWritten by Giulio Tremonti From Italy’s former minister of economy and finance, a provocative and galvanizing jeremiad on the Euro crisis and the global economic status quo. As Europe’s debt crisis persists and the aftershocks of the 2008 collapse hinder recovery across the globe, Giulio Tremonti underscores the dangers that unchecked financial markets pose to democracy, and explains what nations must do to protect their autonomy. Condemning what he calls “marketism”—an insidious ideology that puts the speculative financial market above… September 2012 | eBook | $24.95 
Forever ChicWritten by Tish Jett For any woman who last saw forty on her speedometer comes a sparkling new primer for aging—the French way—with grace and style. Frenchwomen of a certain age (over forty) are captivating and complex. They appear younger than their years and remain stylish throughout their lives. They look at birthdays as a celebration of a life well-lived and perhaps a good reason to go shopping before they dress to perfection for a celebration of another anniversaire. American-born… October 2013 | eBook | $14.95 
The Genius of VeniceWritten by Dial Parrott An ideal volume for lovers of Venice and architecture aficionados, featuring an in-depth history of this singular city. Of Venice’s many majestic spaces, none is as evocative and significant as the Piazza San Marco. An authoritative account of the development of the entire piazza complex, through which unfolds the history of the Republic in general, The Genius of Venice celebrates the city’s oldest and most important architectural site. Dial Parrott’s view of Venice is a heroic… September 2013 | eBook | $24.95 
How To Be a ManWritten by Glenn O’Brien, Illustrated by Jean-Philippe Delhomme The ultimate sartorial and etiquette guide, from the ultimate life and style guru. By turns witty, sardonic, and always insightful, Glenn O’Brien’s advice column has been a must-read for several generations of men (and their spouses and girlfriends). Having cut his teeth as a contributor at Andy Warhol’s Interview in its heyday, O’Brien sharpened them as the creative director of advertising at the hip department store Barneys New York for ten years before starting his advice… April 2011 | eBook | $24.95 
The Intelligent GolferWritten by Scott Martin and Bryan Curtis Teaching golf’s subtle nuances, enabling the golfer of any level to enjoy the game to its fullest. While there are shelves of books on swing mechanics, this is the one guide that teaches what you really need to know to play golf—especially handling the social nuances and getting the most enjoyment from the game both on and off the course. Whether a duffer or a scratch player, The Intelligent Golfer will teach you something about the… January 2011 | eBook | $14.95 
Mamma MiaWritten by Beppe Severgnini What is it in the operatic Italian psyche that allows-indeed, forgives, even applauds-Italy’s premier for conducting a lifestyle as decadent as a Fellini extravaganza, while organizing an ongoing string of questionable behaviors and politically incorrect gaffes not seen since the days of Nero? All this, and yet Mr. Berlusconi remains completely “understood” by so many of his countrymen-some of whom keep coming back for more! October 2011 | eBook | $22.50 
The Many Lives of Miss KWritten by Jean-Noel Liaut, Translated by Denise Jacobs A life of glamour and tragedy, set against the watershed cultural and political movements of twentieth-century Europe. “Toto” Koopman (1908–1991) is a new addition to the set of iconoclastic women whose biographies intrigue and inspire modern-day readers. Like her contemporaries Lee Miller or Vita Sackville-West, Toto lived with an independent spirit more typical of the men of her generation, moving in the worlds of fashion, society, art, and politics with an insouciant ease that would stir… September 2013 | eBook | 256 pages | $24.95 
The Parisian DietWritten by Dr. Jean-Michel Cohen France’s leading nutritionist Dr. Jean-Michel Cohen pinpoints why you struggle with weight loss diets and offers a plan for achieving your ideal weight while embracing life’s pleasures. Dr. Jean-Michel Cohen, France’s most popular dietician, has helped over two million patients worldwide reach their ideal weight and stabilize long term, all while savoring healthy, balanced meals. His progressive three-step weight loss plan includes 325 easy-to-prepare recipes, helpful hints, and practical checklists to get the weight off and keep… February 2013 | eBook | $26.00 
The Reach of RomeWritten by Alberto Angela, Translated by Gregory Conti In this unconventional and accessible history, Italian best-seller Alberto Angela literally follows the money to map the reach and power of the Roman Empire. To see a map of the Roman Empire at the height of its territorial expansion is to be struck by its size, stretching from Scotland to Kuwait, from the Sahara to the North Sea. What was life like in the Empire, and how were such diverse peoples and places united under one… October 2013 | eBook | $13.99 
Riccardo MutiWritten by Riccardo Muti “A vivid portrait of life at the top of a podium heap…[a] fascinating memoir – a must-read for all who would gain insights into what makes a dedicated and complicated man of music tick.”–Chicago Tribune September 2011 | eBook | $29.95 
The Silence of the WaveWritten by Gianrico Carofiglio A stand-alone thriller from best-selling Italian crime writer Gianrico Carofiglio, whose work has been translated into twenty-four languages. Every Monday and Thursday, Roberto Marías crosses Rome on foot for his appointment with his psychiatrist. There he sits in silence, flooded by memories. He remembers surfing with his father as a child. He remembers the treacherous years he spent working as an undercover agent, years that taught him how cynicism and corruption are not merely external influences… October 2013 | eBook | $12.99 |
