The Dennis Fish No Bullshit Guide to Venice


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In this unique and spectacular and funny common- sense guide to the pearl of the Adriatic, Dennis Fish, the enfant terrible of all that is bad in the British establishment takes us on a whirlwind rampage across Venice. This time Dennis is on his best behaviour as he gives us the proverbial lowdown on the best that Venice has to offer. After visiting the island and the rest of its shimmering archipelago on dozens of occasion, there is no better placed than Dennis to lead us through the traditions, museums, churches, restaurants, culture and foibles of Venice. This guide will save you money and will make sure that you get a decent night's sleep and it will also safeguard you from potential pit falls and rip offs. It is your best friend and I suggest reading it in either softback or kindle form before you plan a trip. It can be appreciated by persons of all ages and of all sexes, whether male or female, eunuch or trans sexual. It contains the most resonate information ever recorded about Venice and it dares to ask the questions that everybody else steers clear of including: Where have all the Canaletto's gone ? and Why is the provision of public toilets so poor? Yes sir, even if you had never even thought of visiting Venice in the past, this book will definitely change your mind.




The Dennis Fish No Bullshit Guide to Rome


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Following on from the No Bullshit Guides to Venice and Florence, The Dennis Fish No Bullshit Guide to Rome takes us on an irreverent, witty and original four day tour to the heart of the Eternal City where we sample the best of what she has to offer. Dodging dog excrement, discarded litter, broken glass, hawkers and persistent 'tour guides' we were introduced to Griffins and Ostriches at the Colosseum, suckling siblings at the Capitoline Museum, soaring arches at the Roman Forum and screaming attendants inside the Sistine Chapel. With not a single minute wasted along the way, we go in search of macabre holy relics and gigantic confessional boxes and Caravaggio paintings and we count how many arrows can be found in the torso of a single martyred saint. And we do it all in style as we sample the best value restaurants and the most stunning sights. This is Rome as you have never experienced her before: completely unmasked and described both honestly and passionately, just as she was encountered. Laced with sardonic humour, obscure information and helpful tips, this book will not only save you money it will put a great big smile on your face in the process. Make no mistake, if this is your maiden visit, or if you are a wily seasoned traveller, this is probably the only companion you will ever need when planning a trip to Rome.




The Dennis Fish No Bullshit Guide to Florence


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The Dennis Fish No Bullshit Guide to Florence is the most irreverent, witty, informative and erudite book ever written on the subject, following on, hot on the heels from the success of the author's No Bullshit Guide to Venice. The rampage around Florence is a veritable tour de force and it is a vital companion for any tourist with an eye for adventure who wished to get the most out of a trip to this Renaissance jewel. Do Not forget Mr Hazell's infamously stupendous Dennis Fish Trilogy or his children's creation The Ticklypuff if you fancy a belly laugh.




Venice is a Fish


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General Adult. An award-winning Italian writer wanders the maze of tiny alleys, bridges, canals, and squares of Venice to explore the customs, history, lore, and secrets that only Venetians know, offering practical advice on everything from how to balance while standing on a gondola, to where lovers can find the best hiding places, to the finer points of Venetian etiquette. 17,500 first printing.




Dennis Hopper


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One of America's most intriguing show business luminaries and true rebels, Dennis Hopper's amazing life was a roller coaster series of triumphs and failures. Always intent on proving his genius and leaving a legacy, the Emmy winning and Oscar-nominated Hopper acted in more than 115 movies and four TV series, directed seven films, and passionately pursued an artist's life as a photographer and creator and collector of modern art, embracing the work of artists like Warhol and Lichtenstein before the label "pop art" was even coined. Dennis Hopper: The Wild Ride of a Hollywood Rebel explores Hopper's life from his lonely childhood in Kansas, where he became determined to win the affection of others by becoming a great artist, to his often drug-fueled days and nights in Hollywood and his spiritual home in Taos, New Mexico.




Venice is a Fish


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Scarpa wanders through Venice, recounting the customs and secrets that only the natives know. With everything from practical advice for aspiring Venetian lovers to hints at where to find the best bacaro, the author waves the tourist in the right direction and relates the secret language needed to experience the real Venice.







The Wolf of Wall Street


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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Now a major motion picture directed by Martin Scorsese and starring Leonardo DiCaprio By day he made thousands of dollars a minute. By night he spent it as fast as he could. From the binge that sank a 170-foot motor yacht and ran up a $700,000 hotel tab, to the wife and kids waiting at home and the fast-talking, hard-partying young stockbrokers who called him king, here, in Jordan Belfort’s own words, is the story of the ill-fated genius they called the Wolf of Wall Street. In the 1990s, Belfort became one of the most infamous kingpins in American finance: a brilliant, conniving stock-chopper who led his merry mob on a wild ride out of Wall Street and into a massive office on Long Island. It’s an extraordinary story of greed, power, and excess that no one could invent: the tale of an ordinary guy who went from hustling Italian ices to making hundreds of millions—until it all came crashing down. Praise for The Wolf of Wall Street “Raw and frequently hilarious.”—The New York Times “A rollicking tale of [Jordan Belfort’s] rise to riches as head of the infamous boiler room Stratton Oakmont . . . proof that there are indeed second acts in American lives.”—Forbes “A cross between Tom Wolfe’s The Bonfire of the Vanities and Scorsese’s GoodFellas . . . Belfort has the Midas touch.”—The Sunday Times (London) “Entertaining as pulp fiction, real as a federal indictment . . . a hell of a read.”—Kirkus Reviews




Historical Painting Techniques, Materials, and Studio Practice


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Bridging the fields of conservation, art history, and museum curating, this volume contains the principal papers from an international symposium titled "Historical Painting Techniques, Materials, and Studio Practice" at the University of Leiden in Amsterdam, Netherlands, from June 26 to 29, 1995. The symposium—designed for art historians, conservators, conservation scientists, and museum curators worldwide—was organized by the Department of Art History at the University of Leiden and the Art History Department of the Central Research Laboratory for Objects of Art and Science in Amsterdam. Twenty-five contributors representing museums and conservation institutions throughout the world provide recent research on historical painting techniques, including wall painting and polychrome sculpture. Topics cover the latest art historical research and scientific analyses of original techniques and materials, as well as historical sources, such as medieval treatises and descriptions of painting techniques in historical literature. Chapters include the painting methods of Rembrandt and Vermeer, Dutch 17th-century landscape painting, wall paintings in English churches, Chinese paintings on paper and canvas, and Tibetan thangkas. Color plates and black-and-white photographs illustrate works from the Middle Ages to the 20th century.




The Other End of the Leash


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Learn to communicate with your dog—using their language “Good reading for dog lovers and an immensely useful manual for dog owners.”—The Washington Post An Applied Animal Behaviorist and dog trainer with more than twenty years’ experience, Dr. Patricia McConnell reveals a revolutionary new perspective on our relationship with dogs—sharing insights on how “man’s best friend” might interpret our behavior, as well as essential advice on how to interact with our four-legged friends in ways that bring out the best in them. After all, humans and dogs are two entirely different species, each shaped by its individual evolutionary heritage. Quite simply, humans are primates and dogs are canids (as are wolves, coyotes, and foxes). Since we each speak a different native tongue, a lot gets lost in the translation. This marvelous guide demonstrates how even the slightest changes in our voices and in the ways we stand can help dogs understand what we want. Inside you will discover: • How you can get your dog to come when called by acting less like a primate and more like a dog • Why the advice to “get dominance” over your dog can cause problems • Why “rough and tumble primate play” can lead to trouble—and how to play with your dog in ways that are fun and keep him out of mischief • How dogs and humans share personality types—and why most dogs want to live with benevolent leaders rather than “alpha wanna-bes!” Fascinating, insightful, and compelling, The Other End of the Leash is a book that strives to help you connect with your dog in a completely new way—so as to enrich that most rewarding of relationships.