This book explores in depth of one of the most difficult aspects of Italian grammar: the subjunctive While many Italians claim that this verb mood (remember, the subjunctive is a mood made up of four tenses) is "dead," the authors of this book believe it is alive and well and want to make sure that students of Italian know not only how to conjugate the four tenses of the subjunctive but also when, where and why it needs to be used and used correctly This short guide should help you conquer your fears of the Italian subjunctive and help you to use it with more confidence In bocca al lupo