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The Hobbit

The Hobbit

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Tolkien, J. R. R., PUBLISHER: HarperCollins Publishers, Film tie-in edition of the best-selling classic work of fantasy of Bilbo Baggins adventures in Middle-earth, featuring the complete story told in both films, with a striking cover image from Peter Jackson s THE HOBBIT: AN UNEXPECTED JOURNEY and drawings and maps by J.R.R. Tolkien. Bilbo Baggins is a hobbit who enjoys a comfortable, unambitious life, rarely travelling further than the pantry of his hobbit-hole in Bag End. But his contentment is disturbed when the wizard, Gandalf, and a company of thirteen dwarves arrive on his doorstep one day to whisk him away on an unexpected journey there and back again. They have a plot to raid the treasure hoard of Smaug the Magnificent, a large and very dangerous dragon The prelude to The Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit has sold many millions of copies since its publication in , establishing itself as one of the most beloved and influential books of the twentieth century.

Japanese Schoolgirl Inferno: Tokyo Teen Fashion Subculture

Japanese Schoolgirl Inferno: Tokyo Teen Fashion Subculture

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Macias, Patrick / Evers, Izumi / Nonaka, Kazumi, PUBLISHER: Chronicle Books (CA), Japanese schoolgirl fashions and subcultures have sprung up, burned out, mutated, and evolved into a pop culture phenomenon gone global from Gwen Stefani's 'Harajuku Girls' to Gothic Lolita-fueled "manga" and the deadly schoolgirl in "Kill Bill," it's no wonder that international fashion designers look to the streets of Tokyo for fresh inspiration. This playful and thoroughly researched handbook examines the key styles and subcultures past and present: sailor-suited gangsters, Pippi Longstockings risen from the dead, girls in blackface, teens sporting giant hamster costumes, and more. Each fashion profile is packed with photos and illustrations, history, ideal boyfriends, and must-have items. Also included are a gatefold evolutionary fashion chart, resources, and makeup tips. At last, an in-depth guide to what the girls are wearing and why on earth they're wearing it.

Peter and the Shadow Thieves

Peter and the Shadow Thieves

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Barry, Dave / Pearson, Ridley / Call, Greg, PUBLISHER: Disney Editions, In this riveting and adventure-packed follow-up to "Peter and the Starcatchers," we discover Peter leaving the relative safety of Mollusk Island-along with his trusted companion Tinker Bell-for the cold, damp streets of London. On a difficult journey across the sea, he and Tink discover the dark and deadly, slithering part-man/part-creature Lord Ombra. It seems that the dreaded Ombra has a variety of mysterious powers including the ability to make shadows disappear. When Peter reaches London, he sets out to find the indomitable Molly. Together they must combat Ombra's terrible forces to both protect the Starcatchers and the treasured starstuff and most importantly to rescue Molly's mother from the clutches of evil. Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson have done it again-written a compulsively readable, impossible-to-put-down tale that will delight readers of all ages.

Monkey King

Monkey King

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Young, Ed, PUBLISHER: HarperCollins, From a fantastic explosion is born the legendary "Monkey King," the clever and courageous hero of one of the best-known stories from China. Ambitious Monkey travels to Square Inch Mountain, where he trains with Master Putt to perfect the art of turning cloud somersaults, riding the wind, changing shape, and disappearing in the blink of an eye.Then Monkey eagerly shows off his magic skills by tricking Dragon Kingand battling Jade Emperor. Monkey is so arrogant, he even gets into trouble with Buddha himself. Caldecott Award-winning author-illustrator Ed Young has created colorful and lively collages and specially designed two fold-out pages to animate the story of Monkey King and his acrobatic, high-spirited adventures. This unprecedented picture-book adaptation introduces just the beginning of the classic epic "Journey to the West," about the mission to bring Buddhist scriptures to China. Monkey is only one of its many characters, but he is undeniably the most beloved of them all.

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My Very First Mother Goose

My Very First Mother Goose

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Opie, Iona A. / Wells, Rosemary, PUBLISHER: Candlewick Press (MA), To a small child, words are magical. And the most magical of all are the beloved, venerable words of Mother Goose. Now folklorist Iona Opie has gathered more than sixty treasured rhymes in their most perfect, honest form. From "Hey Diddle, Diddle" and "Pat-a-Cake" to "Little Jack Horner" and "Pussycat, Pussycat," these are familiar verses that have been passed from parent to child for generations; these are the rhymes that are every child's birthright. With watercolors by Rosemary Wells that may prove equally enduring, MY VERY FIRST MOTHER GOOSE captures the simple joy and the sly humor that are the essence of Mother Goose. Parents and children will find themselves exploring this volume together, savoring delightful details and funny surprises on every page. This is a book that promises hours of quiet smiles and merry grins for readers of all ages.

Dog's Gotta Do

Dog's Gotta Do

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Singer, Marilyn, PUBLISHER: Henry Holt & Company, A fascinating look at the work that dogs do, from herding sheep to rescuing lost and injured people. "One day last year Gus caught a burglar." "Bruno saved a man from drowning." "Abby cheered up sick children at a hospital." "Max starred in a movie." "Hard-working people? No. Hard-working dogs " Every dog is born with the ability to do a particular job. Centuries ago, people recognized these natural talents and began using dogs to help them with a variety of chores. Whether hunting and pulling sleds or performing before royalty, these beloved animals have been important workers as well as faithful friends. Best-selling author Marilyn Singer gives young readers an exciting introduction to the many kinds of work that dogs do. This is the ultimate dog book -- a thrilling combination of natural history and the true tales of canine heroes who were just doing their jobs.

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Serie manga complete

Serie manga complete

Vendo le seguenti serie manga. Tutto in ottimo stato. Prediligo incontro di persona. In caso di spedizione, le spese saranno da conteggiare. Scambio solo con materiale riportato nella sezione "cerco" dell'annuncio. serie manga: - MY HERO ACADEMIA - completa sino a 15 (ultimo uscito) serie in corso - euro - SEVEN DEADLY SINS - completa sino a 24 (ultimo uscito) serie in corso - euro - BLACK CLOVER - completa sino a 12 (ultimo uscito) serie in corso - euro - FAIRY TAIL - completa sino a 56 (ultimo uscito) serie in corso - euro - DGRAY MAN - completa sino a 25 (ultimo uscito) serie in corso mix tra 1°edizione e ristampe - euro - DR SLUMP E ARALE - completa 1°edizione sottiletta S.Comics - euro - Dagashi Kashi - 9 volumi in corso jpop - euro Valuto scambi solo con queste, quindi non mi interessa altro: - DC Essential freccia Verde di Mike greel - 6 volumi completa - Lion - SPAWN ORIGINS DELUXE - 4 volumi completa - Panini - lanterna verde Omnibus volume 1 - SANDMAN edizione omnibus costina nera in forse: - STAR WARS solo cartonati nuova edizione Panini

Raymond Chandler's Philip Marlowe: A Centennial Celebration

Raymond Chandler's Philip Marlowe: A Centennial Celebration

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Chandler, Raymond, PUBLISHER: Alfred A. Knopf, Authorized by the estate of the late Raymond Chandler, this volume reveals the missing life history and detective adventures of Philip Marlowe, one of the 20th century's most enduring and beloved characters. Marlowe is the quintessential American detective: cynical yet idealistic; romantic yet full of despair; a gentleman capable of rough violence. The stories are written by some of the detective-mystery genre's leading lights, including Max Allan Collins, Sara Paretsky, Roger L. Simon, Stuart M. Kaminsky, Robert Crais, Edward Hoch, Ed Gorman, Eric Van Lustbader, Loren Estleman, Simon Brett, and Joyce Harrington. The final story in the volume is Raymond Chandler's last Marlowe adventure: "The Pencil." The stories run chronologically through the career of Marlowe, from through . These are classic Marlowe tales of betrayal, mistrust, and double-dealing on the seamy side of Los Angeles. You can share your thoughts about Raymond Chandler's Philip Marlowe in the new ibooks virtual readers' group at www.ibooksinc.com

BEING ELIZABETH

BEING ELIZABETH

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: BRADFORD, BARBARA T, PUBLISHER: HARPER COLLINS OMES, At age twenty-five, Elizabeth Deravenel Turner finds herself in a position few women her age could image: the head of Deravenels, a business empire that spans the globe. It's a company whose reach is wide and whose secrets are deep. Deravenels has roots that go far back in her family's history--and she knows the price that many had to pay to see it reach the success it is today. Elizabeth is the youngest executive in the company she now leads. Surrounded by rumors and disloyalty, she is aware that there are many people who would give anything to take down the company--and her with it. With her enemies circling, she finds herself at a crossroad of choices involving her mind, her heart, and her destiny. As scandal surrounds the one man she's ever loved, Elizabeth discovers how the next move she makes could have deadly and final consequences...

How Far Is Heaven?

How Far Is Heaven?

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Howard, T. J., PUBLISHER: PublishAmerica, Jody Howard is having a difficult time coming to grips with the fact that he didnat reach his childhood dream of being a major leaguer. Jodyas late father, Joe, had major league talent, possessing a throwing arm that was almost legendary in the area. Joe had once been offered a contract by his beloved Chicago Cubs, but was forced to turn it down because his young wife, Ruth, was seriously ill, from complications after giving birth to Jody. Although Jody showed much promise during his earlier playing days, he let fear and guilt curtail his lofty aspirations. After confiding in his widowed mother of his feelings, Ruth Howard prays for help for her son. Through divine intervention, Jody is then apparently given his fatheras arm to pursue a major league career. Jody, his girlfriend Beth, and those close to him embark on the pursuit of the cherished dream, ultimately jeopardizing other dreams Jody didnat even realize he had.

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Kingship and Common Profit in Gower's Confessio Amantis

Kingship and Common Profit in Gower's Confessio Amantis

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Peck, Russell A. / Gardner, John, PUBLISHER: Southern Illinois University Press, "Confessio Amantis," " "the principal work in English by John Gower, friend of Chaucer, by whom he was influenced, has always been read as a conventional poem about the seven deadly sins. Here, paying particular attention to the poem's language and style, Peck gives a brilliant new reinterpretation which not only illuminates the poem's elegant beauty but provides a profound moral purpose as well. Gower's "Confessio, "according to Peck, is a restatement of late fourteenth-cen-tury ideas of good and bad behavior, and is designed to illuminate and re-shape the minds and hearts of men. Peck sees the concepts of "kingship"--the governance of souls as well as king-doms--and "common profit"--the mutual enhancement of such king-doms--as the poem's unifying ideas. Peck's discussion further shows how the various tales hold together and support the poem's loose plot and the poet's strongly moral intention.

Working God's Plan

Working God's Plan

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Law, Prophetess Linda D., PUBLISHER: PublishAmerica, God has a plan for every Christian believer. Every believer has special talents and powerful gifts that God is excited about unleashing. These gifts and talents are a part of the plan that God has established for us. We all need to be willing to work the plan that He has for each of our lives. Yes, there is a plan for you, my friend, and this writing is designed to help you to better understand Godas plan for your life. In todayas religious society of prophetic words and revelations, we are constantly prophesying and speaking the promises that God has spoken through us for other individuals. However, it seems that no one is aware of the aprocessa, or even willing to be aprocesseda for the promise. I desire that you follow Godas plan for your life. I desire that you enter into your place of rest, peace, joy and prosperity. There is a place such as this, and, beloved friends, itas anticipating your entrance.

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Lies

Lies

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Grant, Michael, PUBLISHER: Katherine Tegen Books, It's been seven months since all the adults disappeared. Gone. It happens in one night. A girl who died now walks among the living; Zil and the Human Crew set fire to Perdido Beach; and amid the flames and smoke, Sam sees the figure of the boy he fears the most: Drake. But Drake is dead. Sam and Caine defeated him along with the Darkness--or so they thought. As Perdido Beach burns, battles rage: Astrid against the Town Council; the Human Crew versus the mutants; and Sam against Drake, who is back from the dead and ready to finish where he and Sam left off. And all the while deadly rumors are raging like the fire itself, spread by the prophetess Orsay and her companion, Nerezza. They say that death is a way to escape the FAYZ. Conditions are worse than ever and kids are desperate to get out. But are they desperate enough to believe that death will set them free?

The Hand-Off

The Hand-Off

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Tournour, John / Eisenstock, Alan, PUBLISHER: Center Street, John Tournour, known to his many listeners and fans as JT the Brick, is one of the biggest sports radio personalities in America. Making it as a sports radio host is almost impossible, and JT went about it in a fearless way, leaving a lucrative position as a Merrill Lynch stockbroker to pursue his dream. But Tournour's hardest challenge would come when his best friend and mentor, Andrew Ashwood was diagnosed with cancer. THE HAND-OFF is about JT the Brick's rise to sports radio stardom, and how his entire view of life changed as his best friend fought a losing battle to a deadly disease. As Andrew heroically endured treatment after treatment of chemotherapy, Tournour was at his side, marveling at his friend's bravery and trying to be there for him as best he could. THE HAND-OFF is about facing your fears, the power of connection, and the incredible lessons Tournour learned from his dear friend.

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Mortals: Hayden Roux Chronicles

Mortals: Hayden Roux Chronicles

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Joshi, Bhabika, PUBLISHER: iUniverse.com, Imagine being stuck in a world where every blade of grass is green, it's all trimmed to the perfect size and every child is well-behaved just as their parents would wish them to be. This is what Hayden Roux has to go through day after day, from beginning to end, but what she doesn't know is she's about to be thrust into an eccentric place, where a very big secret is waiting for her. Her difficult life of being hated by everyone takes an upturn when she finds herself in the midst of White Grover. While trying to fit in at school, she has the big, challenging task of finding the beloved Pearl. Through broken friendships and lost trust, Hayden experiences a journey that she won't soon forget. There's just one simple question: Is she willing to die? "Mortals" will take you into her world to discover the answer to that very scary question

The Constant Gardener

The Constant Gardener

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Le Carre, John, PUBLISHER: Hodder & Stoughton General Division, Now a major motion picture from Fernando Meirelles, the Academy Award-nominated director of "City of God" "The Constant Gardener" is a magnificent exploration of the new world order by one of the most compelling and elegant storytellers of our time. The novel opens in northern Kenya with the gruesome murder of Tessa Quayle--young, beautiful, and dearly beloved to husband Justin. When Justin sets out on a personal odyssey to uncover the mystery of her death, what he finds could make him not only a suspect among his own colleagues, but a target for Tessa's killers as well. A master chronicler of the betrayals of ordinary people caught in political conflict, John le Carre portrays the dark side of unbridled capitalism as only he can. In "The Constant Gardener" he tells a compelling, complex story of a man elevated through tragedy as Justin Quayle--amateur gardener, aging widower, and ineffectual bureaucrat--discovers his own natural resources and the extraordinary courage of the woman he barely had time to love.

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Lone Point: And the Esselstynes

Lone Point: And the Esselstynes

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Hill, Grace Livingston, PUBLISHER: Living Books, Maria Hammond and her sister, Rachel, were as different as could be. Rachel was like bright sunshine everywhere, while Maria, or "Ri," as her family called her, always took things awry. When the Hammond family had to rent out their spacious home in the city and take a plain summer cottage by the sea, Rachel was delighted. Maria, however, humiliated by her family's reduced financial status, threw herself fiercely into the role of martyr, determined to make everyone feel her suffering. Then a chance encounter with thoughtful, contemplative Howard Fairfield changed everything. Soon Maria found herself trying to be as good and spiritual as he believed she was... but Lone Point was to bring Maria many struggles before she found the love her lonely heart craved. Grace Livingston Hill is the beloved author of more than 100 books. Read and enjoyed by millions, her wholesome stories contain adventure, romance, and the heartwarming triumphs of people faced with the problems of life and love.

Deep Down

Deep Down

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Harper, Karen, PUBLISHER: Mira Books, As a child, Jessie Lockwood spent many hours helping her mother, Mariah, count the endangered ginseng plants hidden in the local woods of Deep Down, Kentucky. There she learned to appreciate the tiny Appalachian town--and ginseng's healing powers. Now a PhD, she's made her home in Lexington, even though that meant leaving Deep Down and her beloved mother--and Sheriff Drew Webb, the man she secretly loved. When Jessie is notified that her mother never returned from her last walk in the woods, she comes home to Deep Down--and to Drew. As Jessie and Drew race to find her mother, several suspects emerge: an agent for those who market the herb for its life-giving properties; Mariah's disgruntled suitor; and an old Cherokee desperate to protect the sacred tribal herb. In the mist of legend and fear, only two things make sense to Jessie. At any cost, she is desperate to find her mother. And she can't help falling desperately in love with Drew all over again.

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A Family Guide to the Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe

A Family Guide to the Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Ditchfield, Christin, PUBLISHER: Crossway Books, Discover the story within the story in The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe Over the years, readers of C. S. Lewis's Chronicles of Narnia have realized that there is much more to these beloved books than talking animals, strange creatures, and powerful magic. Shimmering just below the surface of the Chronicles are spiritual treasures: biblical parallels and truths just waiting to be gathered up and examined more closely. That's the purpose of this Family Guide. Use it to light your way as you climb through the wardrobe and into the fantastic land of Narnia. It will enrich your reading of The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe and will point you to the ultimate source of truth, the Bible. Features include: Introduction to author C. S. Lewis-his life, his faith, and his inspiration for the Chronicles Chapter-by-chapter look at The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe-highlighting biblical parallels and principles, questions for reflection, and related Scriptures to explore Continuing the Adventure-activities, crafts, and projects List of important characters Map of Narnia

Wilder: The Chosen Ones

Wilder: The Chosen Ones

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Dodd, Christina, PUBLISHER: Signet Book, Only beloved storyteller Christina Dodd could deliver such explosive paranormal excitement with Aleksandr Wilder's story of finding redemption...and love... As a young man, Aleksandr Wilder abandoned his duty--and for that lapse, he has been tortured, tormented... and transformed. Now he prowls the tunnels beneath the city, fighting on the frontline against the forces of hell, never daring to dream that he can live as a man again. After seven years fighting the world's ultimate evil, Chosen One Charisma Fangorn has become a tough, strong warrior without illusions or joy...even her gift of hearing the earthsong has faded. Deaf to her own instincts, she never suspects that a monster lurks in the dark underneath the streets.When Aleksandr finds Charisma under attack, he rescues and cares for her, and hope stirs once more in his heart...and in the world. But in the secret recesses of his soul, he knows the truth. A woman so exceptional could never love a beast...could she?

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The Fifth Agenda

The Fifth Agenda

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Clements, Peter, PUBLISHER: G2 Rights, Now the cold war is over, why are the intelligence services of Britain, the United States and Israel so interested in locating and possibly 'eliminating' an elderly Russian scientist? Because he's one of the world's leading experts in biological warfare and he's heading for the Gulf, possibly en route to Iraq. But the action doesn't stop there. For some reason, two agents from the American anti-drug squad are also in hot pursuit. Then there's the group that calls itself Providence Two. Is this really a dangerous terrorist cell, and what is their interest in the runaway scientist? There's even the threat of war in the Middle East when an Israeli intelligence agent stumbles across a consignment of deadly missiles. The outcome is uncertain. Will the Russian scientist find safety, or will he fall victim to one of the hunters? In this tense and exhilarating thriller, you're not sure whose agenda will be the winning one until the final spectacular showdown.

The Armchair Economist: Economics and Everyday Life

The Armchair Economist: Economics and Everyday Life

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Landsburg, Steven E., PUBLISHER: Simon & Schuster Ltd, Witty economists are about as easy to find as anorexic mezzo-sopranos, natty mujahedeen, and cheerful Philadelphians. But Steven E. Landsburg...is one economist who fits the bill. In a wide-ranging, easily digested, unbelievably contrarian survey of everything from why popcorn at movie houses costs so much to why recycling may actually reduce the number of trees on the planet, the University of Rochester professor valiantly turns the discussion of vexing economic questions into an activity that ordinary people might enjoy. -- Joe Queenan, "The Wall Street Journal" "The Armchair Economist" is a wonderful little book, written by someone for whom English is a first (and beloved) language, and it contains not a single graph or equation...Landsburg presents fascinating concepts in a form easily accessible to noneconomists. -- Erik M. Jensen, "The Cleveland Plain Dealer"...enormous fun from its opening page...Landsburg has done something extraordinary: He has expounded basic economic principles with wit and verve. -- Dan Seligman, "Fortune"

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Ray Bradbury's Fahrenheit 451: The Authorized Adaptation

Ray Bradbury's Fahrenheit 451: The Authorized Adaptation

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Hamilton, Tim / Bradbury, Ray, PUBLISHER: Hill & Wang, ""Monday burn Millay, Wednesday Whitman, Friday Faulkner, burn 'em to ashes, then burn the ashes."" For Guy Montag, a career fireman for whom kerosene is perfume, this is not just an official slogan. It is a mantra, a duty, a way of life in a tightly monitored world where thinking is dangerous and books are forbidden. In , Ray Bradbury envisioned one of the world's most unforgettable dystopian futures, and in "Ray Bradbury's Fahrenheit 451," the artist Tim Hamilton translates this frightening modern masterpiece into a gorgeously imagined graphic novel. As could only occur with Bradbury's full cooperation in this authorized adaptation, Hamilton has created a striking work of art that uniquely captures Montag's awakening to the evil of government-controlled thought and the inestimable value of philosophy, theology, and literature. Including an original foreword by Ray Bradbury and fully depicting the brilliance and force of his canonic and beloved masterwork, "Ray Bradbury's Fahrenheit 451" is an exceptional, haunting work of graphic literature.

The Tombs of Atuan

The Tombs of Atuan

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Le Guin, Ursula K., PUBLISHER: Atheneum Books for Young Readers, THE TOMBS OF ATUANBook Two of Ursula K. Le Guin's Earthsea CycleNow a SCI FI Original Miniseries When young Tenar is chosen as high priestess to the ancient and nameless Powers of the Earth, everything is taken away from her-home, family, possessions, even her name. She is now known only as Arha, the Eaten One, guardian of the labyrinthine Tombs of Atuan, shrouded in darkness. When a young wizard, Ged Sparrowhawk, comes to steal the Tombs' greatest hidden treasure, the Ring of Erreth-Akbe, Tenar's rightful duty is to protect the Tombs. But Ged also brings with him the light of magic and tales of a brighter world Tenar has never known. Will Tenar risk everything to escape the darkness that has become her domain?With millions of copies sold worldwide, Ursula K. Le Guin's Earthsea Cycle has earned a treasured place on the shelves of fantasy lovers everywhere, alongside the works of such beloved authors as J. R. R. Tolkien and C. S. Lewis.

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The Malice of Fortune

The Malice of Fortune

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Ennis, Michael, PUBLISHER: McClelland & Stewart, A sweeping, intense historical thriller starring two of the great minds of Renaissance Italy: Niccolo Machiavelli and Leonardo da Vinci. Based on a real historical mystery, and involving serial murder and a gruesome cat and mouse game at the highest levels of the Church -- it was the era of the infamous Borgias -- A Most Beautiful Deception""is a delicious treat for fans of Umberto Eco, Sarah Dunant, and Elizabeth Kostova. This brilliant novel is an epic tale exploring the backdrop of the most controversial work of the Italian Renaissance, The Prince. Here, Niccolo Machiavelli, the great "scientist" of human behaviour becomes, in effect, the first criminal profiler, while his contemporary and sometime colleague, the erratic genius Leonardo da Vinci, brings his observational powers to the increasingly desperate hunt for a brilliant, terrifying serial murderer. Their foil and partner is the exquisite Damiata, scholar and courtesan. All three know their quarry is someone who holds enormous power, both to tear Italy apart, and destroy each of their most beloved dreams. And every thrilling step is based on historical fact.

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