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In researching his acclaimed true-crime books, Philip Carlo interviewed some of the most infamous criminals and killers of our times in prisons and on death rows throughout the country. He was able to forge trusting relationships with his subjects, enabling him to extract the facts behind their monstrous acts and identify what motivated them to commit their horrific crimes.

Inizia così il romanzo Le avventure di Pinocchio. Volevamo che qualcuno raccontasse le sue avventure per far sperimentare ai più piccoli, ma anche ai grandi, le suggestioni e le emozioni che scaturiscono dall’ascolto di una favola. Geppetto, il gatto e la volpe, la fata turchina, l’omino di burro, il pappagallo, la marmotta, la lumaca, Il delfino, il pescatore verde, il tonno e il cane Alidoro, sono solo alcuni dei circa cinquanta personaggi del racconto, interpretati da un cast di ventidue attori professionisti, sotto l’attenta e curata regia del narratore.

Tornato dal suo viaggio a Milano, Thomas de Quincey, giornalista inglese, comincia ad avere dei sogni particolari, quasi delle allucinazioni tachicardiche. Potrebbe essere solo soggezione, una reazione nervosa al luogo in cui ha soggiornato in Italia, la casa dei Conti Imbonati, notoriamente accostata a voci di fantasmi e spettri. Fatto sta che ora, tornato in Inghilterra, Thomas continua a fare sogni che non aveva mai fatto prima. Ce n'è uno in particolare che ritrae tre dame a lui sconosciute, tre Madri dell'Occulto che tormentano le sue notti.

Pinocchio - the wooden puppet who longs to be a real boy - is loved by children everywhere. As he bungles his way through life from one escapade to another will he finally realize his heart's desire? Seen as one of the greatest works of Italian literature, this Young Classic audiobook helps children come to a fuller understanding of this remarkable tale and to enjoy it both as an exciting adventure story and as a moral fable. Retold from the original by Jane Fior.

A brimming sense of despair. A hotbed of horrific beasts. Who will survive the hellstorm? Frazier Mountain, California. Kevin Murphy can’t seem to catch a break. Fleeing to an imposing pine-forested peak after a series of Hollywood fiascos, the beaten-down writer fears the gorgeous woman on his arm won’t stick around if he doesn’t find success soon. But their idyllic cabin in the woods becomes a house of horrors when he discovers the area is secretly a haven for disturbing creatures and deadly vampires. Desperate to show he’s strong, Kevin and his girlfriend rush to assemble a ...

Due uomini e due donne, professionisti di successo e amici da sempre, partono da Milano insieme a un agente immobiliare per visitare alcune case di campagna che intendono acquistare e ristrutturare in Italia centrale. Quasi arrivati a destinazione, si perdono lungo strade sterrate tra colline coperte di boschi e la macchina su cui viaggiano cade in un fosso. I telefoni cellulari non hanno copertura, sta calando la notte e comincia a piovere.

Aunque se trata de una de las historias más célebres del mundo, Las aventuras de Pinocho es al mismo tiempo una obra en gran medida desconocida. Las peripecias de un trozo de madera parlante no son aquí un cuento aleccionador ni sentimental, sino un relato profundamente subversivo sobre la infancia perdida, colmado de crueldad, magia y sátira, en el que se entreveran la picaresca, el teatro callejero y los cuentos de hadas de un modo que anticipa el surrealismo e incluso el realismo mágico.

Giovanni arriva a Los Angeles carico di sogni e aspettative: lo attendono gli amici Ron e Tracy, e la vaga speranza di un futuro nel cinema. La città lo accoglie però con freddezza e lui cerca di arrangiarsi passando da un mestiere all'altro, fino all'incontro con Marsha, attrice bella e famosa, che gli aprirà le porte di Hollywood nella notte più luminosa della sua vita.

One of our most beloved scientists, a fearless free spirit, Carlo Rovelli is also a masterful storyteller. In this collection of writings, the logbook of an intelligence always on the move, he follows his curiosity and invites us on a voyage through science, literature, philosophy and politics. Written with his usual clarity and wit, these pieces, most of which were first published in Italian newspapers, range widely across time and space....

Introduction Have you ever wondered if there was a Secret Statistical Formula to calculate the Probability of Winning the Powerball Lottery?! Well, there is!! You have to read the book to learn more about this Secret Formula! Contents of this Book This book will tell you the chances of winning the Powerball lottery assuming you pick any 6 numbers at random. I use the secret statistical formula to calculate the probability of winning in the following scenarios: 5 out of 5 numbers + Powerball! 4 out of 5 numbers + Powerball! 3 out of 5 numbers + Powerball! 2 out of 5 numbers + Powerball! 1 ...

Introduction Are you fascinated by Probability and Statistics?? Are you taking an Introduction to Probability course? Do you like to play card and dice games like Poker, Black Jack and Craps? Would you like to understand the probabilistic concepts behind coin tossing?? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then this book is for you! What's in this Book Have you ever wanted to find the probability of being dealt 21 points in a game of Black Jack? Have you ever wanted to find out the probability of being dealt a flush in a game of Poker? In this book you can even find out the ...

Geppetto es un anciano que se siente solo y crea un muñeco de madera para que le haga compañía, al que llama Pinocho. Un hada le da vida y es así como Pinocho, junto al pequeño Pepe Grillo, comienza a experimentar aventuras llenas de emociones y peligros, en el camino hacia el sueño de convertirse en un niño de verdad.

"The Adventures of Pinocchio" is an Italian novel for children, by Carlo Collodi. A poor carpenter, Geppetto, wants to build a marionette from a piece of wood. But it begins to talk and whine; soon, the marionette runs away, and begins a life of mischievous adventures. The adventures of Pinocchio are considered a canonical piece of children's literature; they have inspired countless adaptations, such as Walt Disney's classic animation. It is one of the most translated and widely read works of literature ever written, and gave birth to popular pieces of wisdom such as a liar's long nose.

Pinocchio is by all odds the best puppet-story to be found anywhere, and we sigh in sympathy with the funny little chap's scrapes and punishments, or chuckle at his pranks, while we feel like exclaiming, "Why, how much Pinocchio must have been like me!" The author of this captivating tale, Signor Lorenzini, or "Collodi" as he liked to call himself after his native town in Italy, lived during the 19th century (1826-90) and devoted himself to writing and education, believing that one pleasing way to teach was through puppet-plays.

Here's an incredible collection of traditional children's stories voiced by the wonderful Brenda and Robin Markwell. Relish in 13 brilliant retellings of tales that will captivate you from start to finish; from the delightful story of 'Goldilocks and the Three Bears', to the enchanting world of 'Aladdin and His Magic Lamp', and many more. This is a collection you don't want to miss.

Nevertheless comprises essays on Machiavelli and on Pascal. The ambivalent connection between the two parts is embodied by the comma in the subtitle: Machiavelli, Pascal. Is this comma a conjunction or a disjunction? In fact, both. Ginzburg approaches Machiavelli's work from the perspective of casuistry, or case-based ethical reasoning.

Introduction Do you want to know more about the Normal Distribution (Bell-shaped curve) in Statistics? Are you taking an introductory Statistics course? Would you like to see Properties of the Normal Distribution represented graphically? Then this is the study guide for you! Book Description Many things in nature follow a Normal Distribution such as the weights and heights of people. At the end of this study guide there are sample problems to calculate probabilities with the Normal distribution. This is a basic introduction to properties of the Normal Distribution or Bell-shaped Curve. It ...

The legendary warlord, Dardas, died more than 250 years ago. Now, his spirit lives on in a host body, resurrected by a magician to lead a conquering army across the city-states of Isthmus. But there are military scholars familiar with Dardas's tactics - scholars who may hold the key to stopping his army.

"Le avventure di Pinocchio. Storia di un burattino" è il titolo originale di un capolavoro assoluto della letteratura per ragazzi, che ha ispirato innumerevoli edizioni, traduzioni in 260 lingue, trasposizioni teatrali, televisive e animate. La prima edizione fu pubblicata dalla Libreria Editrice Felice Paggi nel 1883. La storia di Pinocchio, ricca di personaggi memorabili e colpi di scena, entusiasma i più piccoli che la ascoltano per la prima volta, ed è sempre godibile per gli adulti alla sua riscoperta.

...“What are doing on the floor, Maestro Antonio?” Geppetto said. “Get up, and I will tell you the fine idea which came to me this morning.” “Let’s hear it, friend Geppetto,” said the carpenter, getting up and falling into a chair. “I want to make myself a beautiful wooden puppet, the kind they call a marionette. It will be wonderful able to dance and do all kinds of tricks. With it I shall make my fortune. What do you think?” “Excellent idea you old fool!” said the tiny voice...