Sullivan tackles this most pervasive of sins, using history and mythology, anecdote and analysis, to shed light on our long relationship with deception. Touching on philosophy, literature, history, and psychology, this is an exquisitely stylish tour of the realm of trickery.
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Sullivan tackles this most pervasive of sins, using history and mythology, anecdote and analysis, to shed light on our long relationship with deception. Touching on philosophy, literature, history, and psychology, this is an exquisitely stylish tour of the realm of trickery.
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Fine in fine dust jacket. Close enough to "new" to be giftable. We ship daily from our smoke-free, humidity-controlled premises. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. 334 p. Contains: Illustrations. Audience: General/trade.
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Very Good in Very Good jacket. Book. Signed by Author(s) VG hardcover in VG jacket. 2001. SIGNED by AUTHOR on title page w/no inscription. Bump to top edge. Pages all clean/unmarked. Mild edgewear. Jacket uclipped and clean. Mild edge/cornerwear. clean/solid. 334 pp.
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Like New in Like New jacket. An exceptional hardcover with a crisp dust jacket, a tight binding and an unmarked text. First edition, with a full number line. From a private smoke free collection. Shipping within 24 hours, tracking number and delivery Confirmation.
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Near fine in very good dust jacket. SIGNED by the author on the title page (signature only). Stated 1st edition, no number line (1st printing). Dust jacket has minor edgewear and a frayed corner. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. 334 p. Contains: Illustrations. Audience: General/trade. Book as new except for bumping to the cap and base of the spine. Nonfiction by the author of 'The Dead Magician' and 'Games of the Blind'. Rare signed. Where possible, all books come with dust jacket in a clear protective plastic sleeve, sealed in a ziplock bag, wrapped in bubble wrap, shipped in a box.
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New. 0374128685. *** FREE UPGRADE to Courier/Priority Shipping Upon Request *** – – *** IN STOCK AND IMMEDIATELY AVAILABLE FOR SHIPMENT-FLAWLESS COPY, BRAND NEW, PRISTINE, NEVER OPENED-384 pages. Book Description: "With lively wit and breezy sophistication, novelist Evelin Sullivan tackles the most pervasive of human sins, using history and mythology, anecdote and analysis to discover the truth about lying. Beginning with the nature and characterization of deception in ancient texts from the Bible to Greek myth, Sullivan asks why people lie; what makes an effective lie; what are its consequences; and how has society tried to counteract human deception. Touching on philosophy, literature, history, and psychology, The Concise Book of Lying is a stylish and erudite tour of the twilight realm of trickery. "--with a bonus offer--
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