The finality has arrived and once again the author, Vincent (Vinzee) Iezzi, brings to life the teacher and guru of his life. With delicate wording we come to the end of the trilogy of love, respect, and family. Once again the author gives us an open invitation and carries us into the back kitchen where the smells, love, cares, and home come to life for us through his meticulous wording and re-creation. Through Nonna's stories, simplicity becomes a valuable commodity which demands our admiration. Many virtues and moments in life of miniscule courage become the benchmark for us to follow and imitate. In Last Coffee with Nonna, we come to see the true meaning of the immortality of the soul, for we find the warm definition of life within us after a loved one's death. Nonna lives on, even after this book is closed, because the love she gave her family is now with us and we will remember her wisdom. This is the author's sixth book. His other publications include Coffee with Nonna, More Coffee with Nonna, The Garden and Forest Behind Grandpop's House, Small Drops of Ink, and The Doves of Galilee: A Story of the Twelve Apostles. He is presently working on another book.

Iezzi retells the charming stories that his Italian grandmother told him as a boy. When young Vincent had a question or a problem, Nonna would sit him at the table and, over a cup of coffee, she would weave a story of homespun wisdom that contained an answer or solution.

Celebrate the bond between moms and children with this humorous New York Times-bestseller that invites the kids to do the hard work of raising their mom...if just for a day! This humorous new addition to the beloved HOW TO . . . books takes readers through a playful, busy day with Mom. Written in an instructional style, two siblings suggest the best ways to raise a happy, healthy mom—from waking her up in the morning to arranging play dates, to making sure she gets enough exercise, some quiet time, and plenty of veggies! Filled with charming role-reversal humor, creative ideas, and lots of love, How to Raise a Mom is the perfect gift for Mother’s Day—or any day! Praise for the HOW TO . . . series: “A silly take on role reversal.” –Kirkus Reviews Reviews (How to Babysit a Grandma) “Laugh-out-loud funny. . .” –Kirkus Reviews (How to Raise a Mom) “. . . laugh-out-loud scenes and funny hidden details.” –Kirkus Reviews (How to Babysit a Grandpa) “Touches of humor in each of the digitally rendered illustrations.” –Kirkus Reviews (How to Surprise a Dad) The fun doesn't stop! Check out more HOW TO... picture books: How to Babysit a Grandma How to Babysit a Grandpa How to Catch a Santa How to Get Your Teacher Ready How to Raise a Mom How to Surprise a Dad

"Great tasting food and good company makes for a great love affair," said Vincenzina Ruggiero Buono DiStasio, author Annette Baccari's mother. She had the God-given talent of making a gourmet meal out of nothing. Baccari learned to cook from her and she in turn, passed on the recipes to her children. She invites readers and food enthusiasts to take a tour in Nonna's Kitchen. From meat, pasta, salad, finger foods, and even punch recipes, Nonna's Kitchen is filled with an assortment of yummy dishes that will delight anyone's taste buds. Baccari shares foods that can be served on any occasion, special or not. With easy-to-follow instructions, the recipes are simple yet yield sumptuous results. Readers will enjoy the variety of mouth watering desserts available including the no-bake recipes. Whether one has a party or just enjoying a simple dinner at home, Nonna's Kitchen makes each meal an affair to remember. This cookbook will make an excellent gift for friends and a great asset for the home.

In Rossella Rago's debut cookbook Cooking with Nonna, Rossella and her Italian-American grandmother guest chefs take you on a culinary journey through Italy.