The Sicilian by Mario Puzo, ISBN 0345441702 : After Mario Puzo wrote his internationally acclaimed The Godfather, he has often been imitated but never equaled. Puzo's classic novel, The Sicilian, stands as a cornerstone of his work--a lushly romantic, unforgettable tale of bloodshed, justice, and treachery. . . . The year is 1950. Michael Corleone is nearing the end of his exile in Sicily. The Godfather has commanded Michael to bring a young Sicilian bandit named Salvatore Guiliano back with him to America. But Guiliano is a man entwined in a bloody web of violence and vendettas. In Sicily, Guiliano is a modern day Robin Hood who has defied corruption--and defied the Cosa Nostra. Now, in the land of mist-shrouded mountains and ancient ruins, Michael Corleone's fate is entwined with the dangerous legend of Salvatore Guiliano: warrior, lover, and the ultimate Siciliano.

Travellers Sicily : Travellers Sicily

Globetrotter Sicily Travel Pack [With Pull-Out Travel Map] : Globetrotter Sicily Travel Pack [With Pull-Out Travel Map]

The Day of Battle: The War in Sicily and Italy, 1943-1944 : In the second volume of his epic trilogy about the liberation of Europe in World War II, Pulitzer Prize-winning author Atkinson tells the harrowing story of the campaigns in Sicily and Italy.

Frommer's Sicily : Frommer's. The best trips start here. Experience a place the way the locals do. Enjoy the best it has to offer. The lowdown on Sicily's most evocative ruins and cathedrals, plus the best beaches, down-home restaurants, and luxury hotels. Outspoken opinions on what's worth your time and what's not. Exact prices, so you can plan the perfect trip whatever your budget. Off-the-beaten-path experiences and undiscovered gems, plus new takes on top attractions. Find great deals, the latest travel news, trip ideas, and more at Frommers.

Rick Steves' Europe: Italy's Countryside (2000 - 2009) (Full Frame, Widescreen) : All 6 half-hour "Rick Steves' Europe" TV shows on Italy's countryside, filmed entirely on location, are together on a single DVD. Here's where we'll take you... "Cinque Terre: Italy's Hidden Riviera": In these five idyllic port towns, we sample village life: fishing for anchovies at midnight, savoring the best pesto, picking grapes, and strolling the "walkway of love." We side-trip to Carrara's quarries, where Michelangelo selected his marble. "Siena and Assisi: Italy's Grand Hill Towns": In red-bricked Siena, we tour the town's innovative medieval hospital and lavish cathedral. Exploring the Chianti region, we sip Brunello di Montalcino - with its makers. In Assisi, we follow the footsteps of St. Francis. "Tuscany's Dolce Vita": The villages and countryside of Tuscany give us a healthy dose of the "sweet life" as we hunt for truffles in a forest, nibble through an artichoke festival, share a farmhouse feast, and ride a classic convertible through the cypress groves of Mona Lisa's back yard. "Italy's Great Hill Towns": Italy's quintessential charms survive in its classic hill towns. From San...

Mare Nostrum - Songs Of Sicily And Aeolian Islands No.2 : Mare Nostrum - Songs Of Sicily And Aeolian Islands No.2

Youngest Godfather : Shot on location in Montreal, Rome and Sicily, this epic mini series chronicles the life of Joseph Bonanno, one of the youngest and most legendary Mafia godfathers in America. In 1998, 93-year-old Joseph Bonanno (Martin Landan) has returned to his homeland of Castellammare del Golfo, Sicily where he reflects on his remarkable life. The circumstances surrounding Joseph's birth in 1904 set the stage for his life in the Mafia. Seeking to end a bloody and bitter feud between rival families in Castellammare, Salvatore Bonanno (Costas Mandylor) decides to make the leader of the rival family, godfather to his newborn son, Joseph. The move is successful and the two families are reconciled. In 1924, young Joseph (Bruce Ramsay) is forced to leave Italy because of his opposition to Mussolini's fascists. He and his cousin are smuggled into the United States where Joseph joins the bootlegging business in New York during Prohibition. But when one of Bonanno's partners is killed in a warehouse explosion, Joseph comes under the patronage of Mafia head Salvatore Maranzano (Edward James Olmos), who eventually...

Lonely Planet Sicily : Dive into Sicily's seductive melting pot and discover a land of extremes: breathtaking mountains and active volcanoes, pristine beaches and ancient temples, Moorish cities and sleek resorts, in this expanded edition.

The Rough Guide to Sicily : The Rough Guide to Sicily

Mrs. Pollifax and the Second Thief by Dorothy Gilman, ISBN 0449149056 : The assignment is a snap: Mrs. Pollifax just has to shoot some pictures at a quiet funeral outside Washington and take them to Sicily, where her old friend Farrell -- a former CIA agent turned art dealer -- anxiously awaits them. But like all Mrs. P's assignments, so ostensibly suitable for the CIA's favorite garden club member, this one quickly turns lethal. Her welcoming committee in Palermo includes a most unlikely CIA agent and several unseen enemies. Unfriendly eyes also observe Mrs. P's rendezvous with Farrell in a secluded mountain village and weapons are soon displayed. With mysterious forces hot after them, she and Farrell scurry for safety to a fortified country villa, where the bizarre chatelaine, once a star on Madison Avenue, is almost as unnerving as the dangers she's protecting them from. So, though the sun shines brightly, the food is delicious, and romance is in the air, Mrs. Pollifax is too busy handing out karate chops and playing catch-me-if-you-can with an assassin to enjoy the amenities . . . . "Mrs. Pollifax gives Agatha Christie's Miss Marple a rival to reckon with...

Rangers in WWII by Robert W. Black, ISBN 0804105650 : From the deadly shores of North Africa to the invasion of Sicily to the fierce jungle hell of the Pacific, the contribution of the World War II Ranger Battalions far outweighed their numbers. They were ordinary men on an extraordinary mission, experiencing the full measure of the fear, exhaustion, and heroism of combat in nearly every major invasion of the war. Whether spearheading a landing force or scouting deep behind enemy lines, these highly motivated, highly trained volunteers led the way for other soldiers -- they were Rangers. With first-person interviews, in-depth research, and a complete appendix naming every Ranger known to have served, author Robert Black, a Ranger himself, has made the battles of WWII come to life through the struggles of the men who fought to win the greatest war the world has ever seen.

Rick Steves' Italy's Countryside DVD 2000-2009 : This DVD includes all 7 half-hour "Rick Steves' Europe" TV shows on Italy's countryside, produced from 2000 to 2009: Cinque Terre -- Italy's Hidden Riviera; Siena and Assisi -- Italy's Grand Hill Towns; Tuscany's Dolce Vita; Italy's Great Hill Towns; Italy's Amalfi Coast; The Best of Sicily. Running time: 31/2 hours.

IL-2 Sturmovik: Birds of Prey (DS) : IL-2 Sturmovik: Birds of Prey is based around large-scale aerial combat over the ground-based military operations of World War II. Participate in the war's most famous confrontations piloting fighters, battle planes or heavy bombers across a range of thrilling missions representing the main airborne battles of World War II in Europe: Stalingrad, Berlin, Sicily, Britain and Korsun.

Medal of Honor: Airborne (Xbox 360) : Step into the boots of Boyd Travers, Private First Class of the 82nd Airborne Division and engage in battles throughout Europe. From rocky beginnings in Sicily to war-winning triumphs in Germany, each mission begins behind enemy lines, with an intense and fully interactive airdrop. Features Your ability to determine your own starting point dramatically changes the way each mission plays out. View the entire operation from the air, and then control your parachute to choose your landing spot. On the ground, gather your senses and assess the terrain. A wide variety of authentic, customizable weapons are at your disposal, each with distinct characteristics. Choose your path in this free roaming FPS environment. The producers sought counsel from numerous expert sources to make certain the game is historically accurate and as true to the WWII Airborne experience as possible.

IL-2 Sturmovik: Birds of Prey (Xbox 360) : IL-2 Sturmovik: Birds of Prey is based around large-scale aerial combat over the ground-based military operations of World War II. Participate in the war's most famous confrontations piloting fighters, battle planes or heavy bombers across a range of thrilling missions representing the main airborne battles of World War II in Europe: Stalingrad, Berlin, Sicily, Britain and Korsun.

IL-2 Sturmovik: Birds of Prey (PS3) : IL-2 Sturmovik: Birds of Prey is based around large-scale aerial combat over the ground-based military operations of World War II. Participate in the war's most famous confrontations piloting fighters, battle planes or heavy bombers across a range of thrilling missions representing the main airborne battles of World War II in Europe: Stalingrad, Berlin, Sicily, Britain and Korsun.

Ray Harryhausen Collection: 20 Million Miles To Earth / It Came From Beneath The Sea / Earth Vs. The Flying Saucers / 7th Voyage Of Sinbad (Blu-ray) (Widescreen, Collector's Edition) : The "Ray Harryhausen Collection" includes "20 Million Miles To Earth", "It Came From Beneath The Sea", "Earth Vs. The Flying Saucers" and "7th Voyage Of Sinbad". "20 Million Miles To Earth": Dazzling special effects by Ray Harryhausen highlight this thrilling sci-fi extravaganza about a Venusian monster who wreaks havoc in Italy. On its way home from Venus, a U.S. Army rocket ship crashes into the sea of Sicily leaving Colonel Calder (William Hopper of "Rebel Without A Cause") the sole survivor...or so it seems. A sealed container is also recovered from the wreck and, when a zoologist ("The Mark Of Zorro's" Frank Puglia) and his granddaughter (Joan Taylor) open it, the gelatinous mass inside escapes. Overnight, it grows into a horrific monster that has doubled in size. In desperation, Calder calls in the Army to help fight the monster, which has taken refuge atop the Coliseum in Rome. But it will take more than man's weapons to fight the evil forces of the unknown and save the world from destruction. "It Came From Beneath The Sea": The action is wet and wild in this sci-fi thriller that pits...