The Golden Milestone 4Th Edition, Russell R. Esposito

The Italian Heritage of Innovation and Contribution to Civilization

This highly acclaimed and comprehensive book offers readers over 2, 500 years of Italian and Italian-American accomplishments. The book’s 22 chapters cover every subject: art, architecture, music, fashion, science, law, culinary arts, economics, medicine, automobiles, the entertainment industry, sports, and much more. The author’s ability to blend facts with some humor and personal anecdotes make this book a joy to read. The book covers the wonders of ancient Rome, Renaissance Italy, as well as modern contributions and Nobel Prize winners. The book is illustrated and contains an astonishing collection of inventions and accomplishments. For example, Italian invented the piano, violin, opera, ballet, battery, telescope, radio, and telephone in NYC years before Alexander Bell. Discover how Enrico Fermi Ushered in the atomic age, and how Italian sculptors carved the Lincoln memorial in Washington D.C. Explore the chapter on Literature to uncover the origins of many famous fairy tales (Cinderella, Snow White, Pinocchio, etc). In the chapter on American Government, the author quotes John F. Kennedy who wrote in his book, “A Nation of Immigrants” that the great American principle, all men are created equal, originated with an Italian physician, Philip Maezzi, who was a close friend of Thomas Jefferson. Also learn how physicist Federico Faggin of Italy developed the world’s first computer microprocessor while working for Intel. Discover the lives of many other distinguished personalities: NYC Mayors, the President of the European Union, and the Director of the European Space Agency. The Golden Milestone has thousands of notable entries and fascinating facts. Critics agree. It is a must for anyone library.

This book also includes a unique ‘Italy Travel Guide’ supplement that combines history and attractions for over twenty cities and locations in Italy. A great virtual tour!

Words That Matter, The Oprah Magazine

A Little Book of Lessons

Oprah says she’s lived her life by quotations and saying, so to celebrate O’s 10th anniversary, the editor compiled a collection of insightful quotes drawn from the magazine’s first decade. You’ll find encouragement and advice on everything from dreaming big to aging brilliantly.

Here are some few quotes extracted from the book:

Dreaming Big, Becoming Brave.

“Be daring, be different, be anything that will assert integrity of purpose and imaginative vision against the play-it-safer.” –Cecil Beaton, Photographer

“Living life is a form of not being sure, not knowing what’s next or how….We guest. We might be wrong but we take leap in the dark.” –Agnes de Mille, Dancer

“Success is a journey, not a destination. The doing is often more important than the outcome.” –Arthur Ashe, Tennis Champion

Connecting: Love, Sex, Friendship and Family

“All intimacy is rare – that’s what makes it precious.” –Amy Bloom, Author

“Being a good husband is like being a good stand up comic – you need ten years before you can even cal yourself a beginner.” –Jerry Siemfeld, Comedian

Honoring Your Body, Trusting Your Gut.

“Real beauty isn’t about symmetry or weight or makeup; it’s about looking life right in the face and seeing all its magnificence reflected in your own.” –Valerie Monroe, Writer