venice (italy)

Sixteen-year-old Jessica, who longs to be free of the restrictions of her father and life in the Jewish ghetto of sixteen-century Venice, falls in love with a Christian aristocrat and must make choices which will affect her whole family. Inspired by Shakespeare's play The merchant of Venice.

Traces the history of Venice from New Stone Age settlements through its development into a wealthy, influential, and independent city-state during the Renaissance to its present position as a major Italian city.

In Venice, Italy, ten-year-old Elisa finds she must deal with all the unexpected consequences of her beloved eccentric grandmother's transformation into a giant Aldabra tortoise, native to a small group of coral islands in the Seychelles.

Determined that their daughter realize her musical destiny, her poor but devoted parents send her away as a baby to the Venetian "ospedale," knowing she will be raised as an orphan and will never again be allowed to return home.

Text and photographs depict various aspects of life in one of the world's most unusual cities built on the mud banks and islands of the Venetian lagoon. Includes information about its history, famous sites, markets, daily life, festivals and celebrations, and modes of transportation in a city whose principal streets are canals.

A study guide for William Shakespeare's play "Othello" that includes commentary from various authors and scholars exploring the play's themes, symbolism, and place in Shakespeare's legacy, as well as a plot summary, comprehensive character list, and analysis of key passages.

A study guide to Shakespeare's "The Merchant of Venice," featuring a selection of criticism and commentaries from throughout history, a plot summary, analysis of key passages, a list of characters, and a profile of the playwright.

A mafia banker with access to a large number of criminal accounts is willing to give evidence in exchange for help retiring from the mob, but when spy John Chase assists him, he puts his fifteen-year-old twins, Rich and Jade, in the line of fire.

Illustrations and text provide an overview of the history and culture of the water-bound city of Venice, Italy, from the sixth century to the present day.

Tells the story behind the construction of the canals that run through the city of Venice, Italy, discussing the origins and structure of the city, the establishment of a city center, the construction of palaces, and the problems of deterioration, flooding, pollution, and tourism that are contributing to the city's decline.