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Naples '44: A World War II Diary of Occupied ItalyNaples '44: A World War II Diary of Occupied Italy by Norman Lewis
Buy new: $14.20 / Used from: $3.65
Excellent war-time diary written by a British soldier who chronicles the conditions faced by residents of Naples and their ability to overcome adversity
The ItaliansThe Italians by Luigi Barzini
Buy new: $11.68 / Used from: $0.98
Analysis of Italian culture, attitudes, and habits written by an Italian
The New ItaliansThe New Italians by Charles Richards
Buy used from: $0.49
Modern day study by a British author of the challenges facing Italian citizens, the influences of the Catholic Church and the mafia, and how regional differences between the North & the South developed due to their city structure and government, land use, and economic activities.
Pompeii (A first-century Roman engineer discovers the unthinkable disaster that awaits Pompeii.)Pompeii (A first-century Roman engineer discovers the unthinkable disaster that awaits Pompeii.) by Robert Harris
Buy used from: $16.44
Fiction that includes historically-acccurate details about the Naples-Bacoli area, Pompeii, and Roman ruins, many of which can still be visited today
TomTom ONE Portable GPS Vehicle NavigatorTomTom ONE Portable GPS Vehicle Navigator
Buy new: $149.59 / Used from: $125.00
We own the TomTom One with Italy & Europe maps. Friends advised us to buy it to cope with poor signage on the roads in Italy and frustrating driving conditions in Naples. IT HAS SAVED US MANY TIMES, and helped us find gas stations in tiny villages and our way back to the main autostrade highway. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED FOR ITALIAN CAR TRAVEL.
TomTom Additional Mount & USB Car Charger for OneTomTom Additional Mount & USB Car Charger for One
Buy new: $34.84 / Used from: $37.04
Travel Writer's GuideTravel Writer's Guide by Gordon Burgett
Buy new: $12.21 / Used from: $6.97
1,000 Places to See Before You Die Traveler's Journal (Travel Journal)1,000 Places to See Before You Die Traveler's Journal (Travel Journal) by Patricia Schultz
Buy new: $9.56 / Used from: $5.58
Living, Studying, and Working in Italy: Everything You Need to Know to Live La Dolce VitaLiving, Studying, and Working in Italy: Everything You Need to Know to Live La Dolce Vita by Monica Larner
Buy new: $15.30 / Used from: $7.11
Practical information on how to navigate the reality of Italian red-tape bureaucracy, if you are considering a possible relocation to Italy
The Food and Wine Guide to Naples and CampaniaThe Food and Wine Guide to Naples and Campania by Carla Capalbo
Buy new: $16.50 / Used from: $6.62
Food is art in Naples, and the entire Campagnia region is filled with fine wines, olive oils, cheeses, fresh produce, and many specialities which the local citizens enjoy sharing with visitors. Get off the beaten path and learn where to find these special places. An excellent guide to the best local products, restaurants and sites to explore.
Lowepro Slingshot 200 All Weather Backpack (Black)Lowepro Slingshot 200 All Weather Backpack (Black)
Buy new: Too low to display / Used from: $69.00
Room to carry and protect an SLR camera & lens better than a traditional backpack, plus hold a small camcorder and other essentials