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From John Florio and Emmy Award-winning writer Ouisie Shapiro comes a monumental YA nonfiction book about the heartbreaking case of Sacco and Vanzetti, two Italian immigrants who were wrongfully executed for murder.

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Les Essais de Michel de Montaigne sont une collection d'essais écrits par Michel de Montaigne à la fin du XVIe siècle. Les essais sont une réflexion personnelle sur divers sujets, tels que la philosophie, la religion, la morale et la politique. Montaigne y explore ses propres pensées et expériences, mais aussi celles des autres auteurs de son époque. Les Essais sont une oeuvre majeure des Lumières et sont considérés comme l'un des textes fondateurs de la littérature française.

This book is a translation of Montaigne's Essais into English by John Florio, a 16th century English-Italian writer and translator. This edition includes a biography of Montaigne, as well as an index of quotations and a table of contents for easy reference. Ideal for literature students or lovers of 16th century prose.

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John Florio was a prominent linguist and lexicographer, recognized for his role as a royal language tutor and his influence on Shakespeare. He translated Montaigne into English and authored the Italian-English dictionary A World of Words, first published in 1598. His career flourished under King James I, where he served as a tutor to Prince Henry and Queen Anne of Denmark. Florio expanded his dictionary in 1611, showcasing his dedication to language and education. He lived in London, where he raised three children before his death in 1625.

War in the Ring is a riveting narrative nonfiction by John Florio and Ouisie Shapiro about a boxing match that represented the growing tensions between the United States and Nazi Germany in the lead up to World War II.