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Codice Edizioni srl
Codice Edizioni was founded in Turin in September 2003 with the goal of renovating Italy’s traditional non-fiction and popular science publishing; science in its many variations (physics, evolutionism, technology, natural sciences), as a key to interpreting modern society
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THE SMELL OF THE SEA
SMALL WALKS ALONG MEDITERRANEAN SHORES
by FABIO FIORI
Those who love the sea want to hear its voice and see its colours. But they also want to touch it, smell it and, sometimes, taste a little salt water. Walking along the shoreline, perhaps barefoot, offers all the pleasures of the sea, especially in autumn, winter or spring, even in the wind and rain, or in summer at dawn or dusk in the noise and silence of the waves. Moments when the relationship with the Mediterranean is passionate and sensual, when the attraction for water becomes irresistible. The journey is interrupted for a dip or a swim, and then resumed with the smell of salt. Strolling along the shores is a simple and free way of 'sailing', but also of claiming the gratuitousness of the sea, in Marseilles as in Palermo, on the island of Ithaca as on the Gargano promontory. That is why the walk along the beaches and cliffs is today also a form of civil disobedience, a libertarian practice, to reclaim the joys of our daily sea.
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FictionFebruary 2021Not Quite Out
by Louise Willingham
William Anson is done with relationships, thanks. He's starting the second year of his medicine degree single, focused, and ready to mingle with purely platonic intentions. Meeting Daniel, a barely recovered drug addict ready to start living life on his own terms, might just change that. There are two problems. One: William isn't out. What's the point in telling your friends you're bisexual when you aren't going to date anyone? Two: Daniel's abusive ex-boyfriend still roams the university campus, searching for cracks in Daniel's recovery. No matter how quickly William falls for Daniel, their friendship is too important to risk ruining over a crush. William is fine with being just friends for the rest of forever. Well, not quite.
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THE VERTIGO OF THE CLIMB
SMALL CONSIDERATIONS ON THE THRILL OF PEDALLING UPWARDS
by RICCARDO BARLAAM
“I go so hard uphill to shorten my agony”. This is how Marco Pantani tried to explain the meaning of what he did: the vertigo of the climb. When the Pirata sprinted, Italy stopped. His sprints had become a sort of mass orgiastic ritual. The bandana was off, the head down, the hands on the handlebars in the sprint position, the grimace of pain that looked like a bitter smile. In the climb, ever since cycling was born - in this extraordinarily close to mountaineering - there is the highest moment of a sport that speaks with sweat, muscles and heart as well as wheels and pedals. An absurd claim to try to conquer the climbs. A challenge to one's own limits and to fatigue, which for a strange alchemy, physical but also inner, is transformed into elation and intimate joy only on arrival. At the top. Where the infinitely small becomes everything.
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THE WAY OF THE GODS ON FOOT
FROM BOLOGNA TO FLORENCE IN 5 STAGES
by FRANCESCA BIAGI, ENRICO RAOUL NERI
The Via degli Dei (Route of the Gods) is a hiking itinerary of about 130 km divided into 5 stages that links the city of Bologna to Florence across the Apennines. It owes its name to the toponyms of some of the places it passes through: Monte Adone; Monzuno (Mons Iovis, Mount of Jupiter); Monte Venere and Monte Luario (Lua, a Roman mythological goddess to whom the weapons of defeated enemies were consecrated). First the Etruscans and then the Romans used this route to develop their trade to and from the Po Valley. The hiker finds himself walking in a varied natural environment: from the hills of Bologna to the Reserve of the Pliocene Foothills, touching the peaks of the Apennines and then descending through the Tuscan landscapes to Fiesole and Florence. An unspoilt territory, rich in history and traditions. The guide also proposes the variant to the Bilancino artificial lake and offers a constantly updated list of contacts and facilities thanks to a qrcode link to the web pages on the official site.
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THE WOMEN'S JOURNEY
SMALL FEMININE MANIFESTO ON THE JOURNEY OF LIFE
by ALESSANDRA BELTRAME
“How many times have I heard myself ask with wonder: are you leaving alone? Female independence in Italy also has to make its way into the mindset. There is a femininity in travelling, a particular gait, a different way of using the body, the mind, sensitivity. The woman moves differently, she has different eyes, she looks at things that only have meaning for her. She has a sense for the journey, the feeling she feels, the wonder for all that is in motion, for what is transformed; she has a desire for adventure, but without being overwhelmed, she knows the measure. Each woman is on a journey, the clam fisherman, the peasant woman, the woman with the veil, the bus driver, the nurse, the carer, the ecologist, the refugee, the politician, the journalist... she follows in the footsteps of those who have gone before her, of the hard-earned rights, and then advances, with courage, into the unknown”.
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BOTTECCHIA
THE FORCED OF THE ROAD
by PAOLO FACCHINETTI
The extraordinary story of Ottavio Bottecchia, a Venetian carter from San Martino di Colle Umberto, a war hero, a starving racer in his early thirties, an immediate champion, rich and celebrated, who died suddenly and mysteriously. A book that departs from the many biographies published on the Venetian cyclist that have mainly recounted the Bottecchia-man, investigating the causes of his tragic end, without putting the Bottecchia-athlete at the centre of the story. This biography has been reconstructed with wide-ranging research, introducing elements that have hitherto been ignored or neglected, such as the chronicles in Venetian dialect that Bottecchia provided in 1923 to the Guerin Sportivo or the detailed account of Bottecchia's trip to Buenos Aires in 1925, where he was invited by the Italians of the Club Atletico Huracan.
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THE ORIGINS OF THE BIKE
VOL. 1 - TECHNICAL EVOLUTION
by ALFREDO AZZINI
Where did the bicycle come from? This astonishing vehicle is now experiencing its third youth, it is a symbol of sustainable locomotion, but its origins are now lost in the mists of centuries. What could the bicycle have to do with a volcanic eruption on a remote island in the Pacific Ocean? What mystery surrounds the invention of the pedelec, and why is there no patent for it in Paris, the city that first saw the velocipedes roaring down its boulevards? What role did an upper middle-class family of shipowners play in the manufacture of bicycles? How did the velocipede arrive in Italy and why did its production develop in Milan? Who were the creators of the inventions of pneumatic tyres and many other mechanisms that are still fundamental in our cars today? Since 1946, Italy has lacked an in-depth look at the history of the bicycle, up-to-date with the most modern research carried out worldwide. With this book, we are finally able to fill this historical gap.
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THE DISORDER OF THE WORLD
A SMALL ATLAS OF OUT-OF-PLACE PLACES
by STEFANO SCANU
Traveller extraordinaire Stefano Scanu was invited to contribute to the book series “Piccola filosofia del viaggio” [Small philosophy of travel] with the stories of places that never stay “in place”, as ever-changing as the wind, the seasons and the observer’s point of view. Places like Mont Saint-Michel, an island or a peninsula depending on the whim of the tide; like the cruise ship Rochdale One, first turned into a student dorm, then into a floating casino after docking in Amsterdam; like the itinerant Royal Bank of Scotland in Plockton, in the heart of the Highlands, one day here, one day there; or like the colony of flamingos at Villa Invernizzi in Milan, a flash of pink inside the metropolis…. Cities, territories or spots that appear and vanish, elude our attempt to capture them, and gracefully feed the chaos of the world.
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COPPI’S BICYCLES
The recovered treasures of Pinella de Grandi and the true story of the bicycles of Il Campionissimo
by PAOLO AMADORI, PAOLO TULLINI
Much has been written about Fausto Coppi, both as a racer and as a man, and about his exploits and death. But very little is known about his highly personal relationship with racing bicycles. The fruit of passionate research and of an unexpected find – the Bianchi racing team’s production registers, which belonged to Pinella di Grandi, the legendary mechanic of Il Campionissimo – this book gives the spotlight to the track and road bicycles that Coppi used throughout his career.
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ITALIAN TAILORS OF BICYCLES
Bicycles and frame builders after Fausto Coppi
by PAOLO AMADORI, PAOLO TULLINI
The Italian frame builders of the 1960s and 1970s were the great “tailors” of bicycles and worked not only for the Italian champions of the time, but also for non-Italian ones, such as Eddy Merckx. Starting from Faliero Masi, who built the frame for Fausto Coppi after he left the Bianchi team, the books tells the entrepreneurial stories of Cino Cinelli, Ernesto Colnago, Ugo de Rosa, Francesco Galmozzi, Aldo Gios, Licino Marastoni and Sante Poliaghi, and describes the bicycles they produced both for the general public and for champions. The text, richly illustrated with photographs, also includes an analysis of the Italian industry of racing bicycle components and of the companies (Ambrosio, Campagnolo, Cinelli, 3ttt, Universal, Columbus) that dominated the international scene of the time.
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THE ROARING YEARS OF ALFONSINA STRADA
The story of the only woman who raced the Giro d’Italia alongside men
by Paolo Facchinetti
This is the little-known story of Alfonsina Strada, born Alfonsina Morini in Castelfanco Emilia – an extraordinary woman who accomplished extraordinary feats. Alfonsina came from a family of nine siblings who lived in the direst poverty in a small Emilian village. Rebelling against her miserable destiny and the judgment of others, she started riding a bicycle, dreaming to become like Gerbi, Ganna, or Petit Breton. She became “Alfonsina Strada”, queen of the crank, die-hard pistarde, the devil in a skirt. Between the end of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century, at a time when women were expected to become wives, mothers and homemakers, Alfonsina boldly hopped on a man’s bike, flying in the nose of conventions and blazing the trail in the history of sports and of women’s rights. She raced in Bologna, Turin, Milan, Paris and even Saint Petersburg, where she was praised by the Tsar Nicholas the II after setting the women's record. Alfonsina was the only woman to race alongside men and to finish the Giro d’Italia in 1924, completing one stage with a broomstick instead of handlebars. In the wake of her huge popularity, she became a star of the circus and of variety shows before retiring and opening a bicycle repair shop in Milan, whose customers included Coppi and Cavanna. She died in 1950, aged 68, while trying to restart her Guzzi 500.
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EducationSelf-Regulated Learning in Technology Enhanced Learning Environments
A European Perspective
by Carneiro, R.
Self-regulated learning (SRL) subsumes key aspects of the learning process, such as cognitive strategies, metacognition and motivation, in one coherent construct. Central to this construct are the autonomy and responsibility of students to take charge of their own learning. Skills for self-regulation can be encouraged both directly and indirectly through a range of learning activities. In this book we look specifically at the ways in which technology enhanced learning environments (TELEs) have been used to support self-regulation. The book provides an overview of recent studies on SRL in TELEs in Europe – a perspective which is new and has not been articulated hitherto. It addresses conceptual and methodological questions as well as practices in technology enhanced learning. While the focus is on European studies, we are aware that much of the groundwork in the field of SRL has emanated from the United States. The book is divided into three parts: (A) Foundations of SRL in TELEs, (B) Empirical studies on SRL in TELEs and (C) SRL in TELEs: perspectives on future developments. The book presents a rich resource of information for researchers and educators at all levels who are interested in supporting the acquisition of SRL through TELEs.
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March 2019Charlotte, the little wicth
by Liliana Cinetto, Laura Aguerrebehere
Carlota is a young witch who descends from a long line of illustrious and powerful witches. Like everyone else in her family, she has studied at the best school in the supernatural world and its surroundings: the great Academy of magic, sorcery and the like of Madame Sortilège. However, she is not an outstanding student: it is difficult for her to fly on a broomstick, her magic wand does not respond to her and her spells leave much to be desired.But, since Carlota is very persevering and does not give up in the face of adversity, she is about to receive her diploma.She is very happy, but the whole wizarding world is a little worried ...
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FictionNovember 2024Great Romances of the 20th Century
by Robert Welbourn
What if you don’t live happily ever after? What if you just, like, live? Growing up on a diet of romcoms has convinced Oliver he won’t be okay until he is living happily ever after with The One. Stunningly beautiful Nicola from his office is The One; or so he believes. It’s one thing to find The One, however, and another entirely to make her fall in love with you. And when you’re depressed, impatient, and actually quite stupid, sometimes life doesn’t always follow the script. Sometimes people forget their lines, miss their cues, or just don’t show up for filming at all. And if Oliver believes everyone has The One, what if he isn’t Nicola’s? What if life isn’t actually like the movies?
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FictionMarch 2025The Lost Raven
by Nicky Shearsby
If Angela Healy had reported her rapist to the police when it happened, they could have filed the case, assessed her injuries, helped her fragile state of mind. Five men did not need to die. As it is, Newton Flanigan must unravel her past in order to save her last victim. Her rapist. Told from the protagonist and antagonist viewpoints, The Lost Raven tells the harrowing tale of a young woman whose hatred for men seals her fate. Can Newton uncover the truth?Will Angela ever find peace??
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FictionSeptember 2024The Disappeared
by Amy Lord
What if reading the wrong book could get you arrested? Expressing the wrong opinion in a decaying city controlled by the first General can have terrible consequences. Clara Winters knows this better than anyone. When she was a child, her father was taken by the Authorisation Bureau for the crime of teaching banned books to his students. She is still haunted by his disappearance. Now, Clara teaches at the same university, determined to rebel against the regime that cost her family so much – and her weapons are the banned books her father left behind. But she has started something dangerous, something that brings her to the attention of the Authorisation Bureau and its most feared interrogator, Major Jackson. The same man who arrested Clara’s father. With her rights stripped away, in a country where democracy has been replaced with something more sinister, will she be the next to disappear?
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Children's & YAMarch 2025Out In Greenwood
by James A. Lyons
Out in Greenwood is a Taylor Swift song trapped in the body of a gay teenager. Fifteen-year-old Tim Johnson believed that coming out as gay would immediately lead to a whole new multi-coloured life, yet so far not much has changed. Yes, he may now have a boyfriend (sort of, but not quite), and be open about his sexuality (well, to four people), but he still faces the everyday teenage tribulations of an embarrassing family, insecurity, homophobic classmates, and low-paid jobs. As the Greenwood Secondary summer holidays started, Tim befriended fellow paper boy Johann, who had arrived from Sweden, and they grew to realise that they were more than just friends. As the relationship develops, a family emergency hits Johann, and he is sent to Newcastle leaving Tim with best friends Lydia and Leo, and irritating Instagram influencer, Callum. The annual marquee event, the Greenwood Secondary School Fete, is just six days away, and Tim must navigate his way carefully through social activities so he is not the centre of attention for once. When things seem to be on track, a mysterious graffiti artist starts to target him.
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FictionFebruary 2025The McQueen Legacy
by Stewart McDowall
Can intrusive thoughts really lead to murder? The pressure is building on McQueen. With a client who may be guilty of stealing millions from the mob and another who believes her partner is being sucked into a dangerous cult, the forensic psychologist turned private detective can’t afford any slip-ups this time. But has the seasoned investigator finally lost his grip and allowed himself to be side-tracked by Zach Lindley and his internet conspiracy theories? And has he left his assistant, Sekalyia, in the firing line? In the historic streets of York, McQueen faces the frustrations of a faltering investigation and the anger of a distressed client while he wrestles with his own guilt over tragic mistakes he may have made in the past, and the devastation they left behind.
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FictionJune 2024A Novel Solution
by Sue Clark
‘It’s a bit tricky to find … Just down the lane from the old ochre pit.’ With these words, Trish, badly bruised by life, is catapulted into the world of celebrity author, Amanda Turner. Her marriage on the rocks, no job, and at odds with her teenage daughters, Trish vows to reinvent herself. ‘Like Madonna,’ she tells her teens. ‘Only as a writer.’ Naively, she pins her hopes on arrogant Amanda to nurture her, and weekly classes begin at Amanda’s gloomy house in the woods. Trish takes an instant dislike to Amanda’s strapping young handyman, Pavel. Her suspicions grow, as an air of foreboding – as well as a nasty smell – hang over the house. When Amanda vanishes, it’s left to Trish to mount a rescue. Is she woman enough for the job? Will she ever write that bestseller? Funny and touching, A Novel Solution is an engaging and uplifting story of a woman’s struggle to sort her life out.
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MedicineMay 2018Dermatomes - Système Nerveux Périphérique - 2 CHARTS
Innervation cutanée - Interfaces mécaniques
by ArtThema srl - Jan De Laere
