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For more than sixty-five years, Living Language has been the foremost name in the field of foreign language self-study. The Living Language: Italian 2013 Day-to-Day Calendar includes basic words or phrases, accompanied by English translations. A phonetic pronunciation guide is provided for key words, and an audio CD of basic phrases is also included. Cultural theme pages addressing culinary specialties are provided throughout the calendar. Italian cuisine has been influenced by Etruscan, ancient Greek, ancient Roman, Byzantine, Jewish, and Arab cuisines, yet many of its delicious dishes have remained remarkably simple. No wonder that Italian food is among the most popular in the world. A seemingly never-ending variety of pastas and the often playful use of sauces, oils, and fresh herbs make for scrumptious meals far beyond spaghetti and pizza.