Sharon Hammond: 7 books

The Italian Riviera is nestled between the French Riviera, Monaco and Tuscany on the Ligurian coast. Genoa was the birthplace of Christopher Columbus while Portofino attracts the rich and famous to its beautiful marina. Cinque Terre refers to the five villages of Riomaggiore, Manarola, Corniglia,...

Few cities rival Milan's contemporary culture and fashion-consciousness. Class and wealth epitomize Italy’s largest city and it is known for much more than its glitzy fashionistas. Ever since Turin hosted the 2006 Winter Olympics tourism has been growing across Italy’s Piedmont province. With...

Naples takes its visitors on a journey of southern Italy heritage like no other. From the streets of the Vomero to the alleyways of the Spanish Quarter, from the surreal atmosphere of San Gregorio Armeno to the romantic Mergellina, Naples has a little of everything. Just 60 km south of Naples is Sorrento...

Tuscany on Italy's west coast is located in the Tyrrhenian sea and is one of the most popular places in the country. Come to Tuscany to see the historic Renaissance artwork in Florence, to eat fine Tuscan cuisine and to drink the excellent red wine.  Umbria is in Italy’s green centre between...

Located in the Aegean Sea, the Greek island of Rhodes is the largest of the Dodecanese Islands.  This open-air museum has over 3000 years of history and attracts over one million visitors yearly. With sunshine, sandy beaches, medieval castles, a party-till-you-drop nightlife, and inexpensive,...

Venice is the "Queen of the Adriatic," and this northeastern Italian city is steeped in culture and history. Venice has magnificent basilicas, quaint palazzos, and promenades which hearken back to Renaissance times. Its gondolas and vaporettos travel the canals as the city's primary means...

Building a vibrant, God-honoring women's ministry is an enormous challenge. There are so many issues to consider and points of view to incorporate. Moody Press offers Leading Women to the Heart of God, a comprehensive compilation of articles by leading Christian women addressing key areas of women's...