The many influences of Italian culture on fashion powerhouse Dolce&Gabbana. From the Heart to the Hands pays tribute to the values of Fatto a Mano (hand-made), an essential part of Dolce&Gabbana since its founding in 1985. The book brings together a unique collection of Alta Moda and Alta Sartoria garments, exquisite jewelry, and archival treasures for the first time. Curator Florence Müller explores Dolce&Gabbana’s Italian heritage and the enduring influence of Italian culture in inspiring some of the brand’s most iconic and innovative collections. The book’s ten chapters—handcraft, artistic glass, the leopard, devotion, the workshop, architecture, the white baroque, Sicilian traditions, goddesses and opera—combine runway and editorial photography with images of art, architecture, movies, and artisanal craft. An open love letter to Italian culture and Dolce&Gabbana design, this project serves as a translation of Domenico Dolce’s and Stefano Gabbana’s ideas, from the heart through to their realization by hand. Behind-the-scenes images reveal the intricate fabric inlays, leatherwork, embroidery, lacework, crochet, beadwork, and multitude of other techniques that brings each garment to life.

On the eve of the 20th anniversary of the launching of their men's underwear line, Dolce + Gabbana is publishing a volume celebrating their sensual and unique view of male beauty. Celebrated for styling clothing that accentuates a man's inherent masculinity while revealing some of his hidden empathy, Dolce + Gabbana are one of fashions most celebrated designers. For this volume, Dolce + Gabbana have decided to highlight the beautiful, atmospheric, sensual photographic work of Mariano Vivanco, one of the world's leading photographers and a photographer with whom Dolce + Gabbana have had a long and fruitful collaboration. In this volume, Vivanco collects a series of photographs that celebrate the beauty and vigor of the male body at its most perfect. Featuring a series of the world's top male models -- Noah Mills, Jesper and Sebastian Lund, Miguel Iglesias, Adam Senn and above all the celebrated Tony Ward - in sensual poses highlighting the design and workmanship of Dolce + Gabbana's garments, The photos are both pure (rendered in rich duotone prints) and magnificent. Most of the images are en plein air, and they clearly owe their inspiration to Italy's noble Roman heritage And The ideals of classical Graeco-Roman sculpture. In a word, these photographs showcase the 'modern' Adonis as conceived by Dolce + Gabbana and Mariano Vivanco. Also included is a series of intensely erotic indoor scenes where each model truly becomes an object of desire. Each photograph will be introduced with a brief text or quotation from notable woman on the subject of men and underwear. This book will be a must have for anyone interested in fine photography, fashion, And The beauty of the male form.

A luxurious, slip-cased book celebrating the 20th anniversary of these famous Italian designers features their most significant fashion moments. They share their memories and iconic images taken by renowned photographers that marked each step of their evolution.

In oversized photos and full color, this lavish volume presents a stunning collection of clothing designs by Dolce & Gabbana, providing a comprehensive view of their best work over the past decade. Famous fans of D&G, including Isabella Rossellini, Cindy Crawford, Madonna, and Demi Moore, contribute their thoughts in brief quotes. 159 full-color and duotone illustrations.

Lenore Bradshaw's charity is mixed up in a world-class scandal with donations gone missing. Handsome con artist Halsey Sherwood suggests they work together to get the money back. But there's no way she can trust a proven liar and thief, right? Even if his generous and sweet nature is stealing her heart, and there may be some swooning happening. The sassy and beautiful Lenore is the only woman in the world Halsey Sherwood can be honest with. It's just his luck she despises his profession—conning the rich and evil and donating the proceeds to charity. To aid her cause, he steps out of his comfort zone and makes her an offer she can't refuse. He'll get her money back from the bad guys and help her rebuild her reputation. And if things go sideways, he'll do whatever it takes to protect her. The Confidence Game series is best enjoyed in order. Reading Order: Book #1 One Night Wife Book #2 Fool Me Forever

You either love him or hate him. No matter if you think he’s an asshole or just a nice guy in a heap of trouble, Jack Reynolds will stir your feelings... On the surface he has it all: the women, the career, and the Central Park view penthouse, but behind his well-groomed and chiseled facade he has nothing. At least this is what he's about to realize... Find out how Jack gets his life-changing wake-up call in this fast-paced, heartfelt and funny novel about soul-searching, friendship, and love. Readers response to The Wake-Up Call... "A contemporary Don Draper!" "A riveting page-turner." "Brilliant fun for small money." "If you don't smile to this book, you probably never smile anyway." "Like a male Bridget Jones in the voice of Marian Keyes." "Good style, great flow! Can't remember that a book entertained me this much." "Gritty, realistic and a damn good read!" "The Wake-Up Call really has it all - you laugh, you're moved and most of all you're entertained." The Wake-Up Call has been downloaded over 40 000 times and reached the semi-finals in The Kindle Book Review's Best Indie Books of 2012.

Broken hearts—man, woman, and dog—get a second chance at love, healing, and happiness under the warm Miami Beach sun in this endearing contemporary romance... Danielle Morrow works tirelessly for a greyhound rescue helping retired racing dogs find their forever homes. She guards her heart as vigilantly as her two adopted greyhounds guard her. One heartbreak per lifetime is enough for any woman, and no one she's met since her high school boyfriend dumped her to join the military has ever tempted her enough to risk love again. Knox Donovan expected to be career military, but an injury and an honorable discharge leave him uncertain of his future. When his brothers ask him to come back to Miami Beach to help with their new condo conversion, he has no intention of staying on in the city that has so many bad memories for him. Knox is reminded that not all his memories are bad when he sees Danielle again at the grand opening of the new Fur Haven Dog Park. Fifteen years haven't softened the pain of their breakup. But Knox is different now, more hard-edged and suspicious, and when he bonds with the retired racing greyhound, Sarge, Danielle's cool reserve begins to melt. Sarge needs special care after the injuries that ended his racing career, and it's not long before Danielle realizes that Knox does too—they can give each other one more chance at the love and friendship they deserve. But can Danielle trust her heart to the only man who's ever broken it? Snuggle up with your best dog companion and get reading: This lighthearted romance includes a veteran who could use a four-legged best friend, a second chance with a high school sweetheart, and a determined heroine who isn't going to let the man of her dreams get away again.