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Largest Island In The Sea    by Jeffrey M. Green
Price: $7.99 USD. 77600 words. Published by Vox Humana Books  on May 31, 2010. .

Naples is an overactive city of nobility and squalor, sprawling in the menacing shadow of Vesuvius, and Sicily. At the age of 60, Jeffrey Green finally got there.It meant much more to him than an echo of his Manhattan childhood, for he had been living in Israel since 1973, was now a citizen of Mediterranean civilization himself.
Don of the Dead: A Zombie Novel    by Nick Cato
Price: $4.99 USD. 65790 words. Published by Coscom Entertainment on June 1, 2010. .

Major problems arise when a group of mysterious Sicilians arrive from Italy and manage to retrieve a Don’s corpse. Well, his living corpse. Soon, the Don’s undead state leads to the outbreak of reanimated dead, including a showdown at the Staten Island Mall and NYC’s Central Park. It’s zombies--mafia-style! Ah, nothing like a few bowls of scungilli, classy suits, bullets and zombies.
Italy: Passport to Dining    by Jon Albertson
Price: $6.99 USD. 7620 words. Published on June 10, 2010. .

Know What You Eat! A convenient menu translator for English-speakers visiting Italy. From Abbacchio to Zuppa Pavese, this concise food and menu translator provides clear, alphabetized descriptions of over 1,000 common (and not-so-common) Italian dishes that you are likely to find on menus throughout Italy. Know what you order!
Night Wine: A Novel    by Nick Taddeo
Price: $4.99 USD. 113840 words. Published by Foremost Press  on June 23, 2010. .

Night Wine traces the experiences of a determined young immigrant winemaker, Amerigo Pugliesi. His struggles over the forces of weather, Prohibition, and prejudice provide the backdrop for this unique novel set in the California wine country.
The Complete Chronicle of the Emperors of Rome; Vol. 1    by Roger Kean
Price: $3.99 USD. 103630 words. Published on July 20, 2010. .

Few books before have explored the exploits and notorious antics of Rome's imperial dynasties in such readable detail—a record of the often brutal but fascinating lives of the ancient world's most powerful rulers. This eBook edition of the praised 2005 hardback has web-links to illustrations, genealogy and maps. Vol.1: from Augustus to Carinus (63 BC–AD 285. "A joyride of a read."
The Complete Chronicle of the Emperors of Rome; Vol. 2    by Roger Kean
Price: $3.99 USD. 100330 words. Published on July 20, 2010. .

Few books before have explored the exploits and notorious antics of Rome's imperial dynasties in such readable detail. Exhaustive research brings to life the fascinating lives of the ancient world's most powerful rulers. This eBook edition of the praised 2005 hardback has web-links to numerous illustrations and maps. Vol.2: from Diocletian to Justinian (AD 285–565). "This book is a must."
Hitler's Forgotten Secret Weapon    by Leonard James
Price: $4.90 USD. 22800 words. Published by Bretwalda Books  on August 29, 2010. .

The last great untold story of World War II, the career of Hitler’s “Super Fighter” intended to destroy the RAF in the Battle of Britain and why it never succeeded. The super-secret Heinkel He113 fighter was designed to be a high-speed, high-altitude fighter that could outperform, outgun and outfight any other aircraft in the world when it entered service with the Luftwaffe in 1940.
The 40-Year-Old Vespa Virgin    by Peter Moore
Price: Free! 3230 words. Published on August 29, 2010. .

In the summer he turned 40, Peter Moore bought a Vespa as old as he was and rode it from Milan to Rome. It was a trip that took him through medieval stone towns, patchworked fields and into the hearts of all the Italians he met. This is an abridged version of Peter's book about the trip, Vroom with a View, published by Random House. It first appeared in the Lonely Planet anthology, Flightless.
Gelato - Italy's To Die For Ice Cream    by Chefs Secret Vault 
Price: $3.99 USD. 4880 words. Published on September 1, 2010. .

Gelato is so delicious and comes in a wonderful variety of flavors. Italy has provided us with a delicacy that is lower in fat and lower in sugar than ice cream. The secret is it is creamier than ice cream with less guilt. Indulge yourself to one or more of the endless flavors showcased in this cookbook.
Journey from Venice    by Brian Lawrenson
Price: $3.99 USD. 8110 words. Published on September 7, 2010. .

Venice has long been one of the most intriguing cities on earth. Once the leading seaport of the Mediterranean it now is one of Europe’s busiest tourist cities. Everybody loves Venice. This is the story of a couple who went to Venice in search of history, romance and a little adventure. They ate in tratttorias where mainly Italians eat. They then caught the Venice-Istanbul Express to Turkey.