books about: confidence-man     books:     Confidence-man      The Confidence-Man (Oxford World's Classics) Herman Melville Oxford University Press, USA, 1999 An American Classic on the Nature of Trust Why read a book from 1857 which flopped so badly as commercial literature that Melville stopped writing and ended his career as a customs official? Because this book masterfully explores the entire nature of trust, confidence and cons. Though the setting is a riverboat ...             The Confidence-Man (Modern Library Classics) Herman Melville Modern Library, 2003 . As I read this book, I didn't catch all the subtleties of it, and could never be precisely sure whether each confidence man was evil or not- it seemed ambiguous, or at least, the author never once allows the reader to find out definitively that the 'vicitms' are being ...             The Big Con: The Story of the Confidence Man David Maurer Anchor, 1999 A reader "The Big Con" is an excellent read from several perspectives. It is extremely well written. The pages fly by, which is saying something considering that it is non-fiction. As a 40's period piece, it is a must read for any fan of the crime/detective genre. Lastly, ...             Herman Melville : Pierre, Israel Potter, The Piazza Tales, The Confidence-Man, Tales, Billy Budd (Library of ... Herman Melville Library of America, 1985 It ain't all Moby Dick If you think that you can't read classic American Literature because it's all so big and intimidating (i.e., Moby Dick) think again. Some of the short stories in this collection of Melville's "other" work are incredibly well-written insights into human nature. (As is ...             Stanley (I Can Read Book 1) HarperCollins, 1992 Great Great book. Love the story. Great pictures. My son loves this book. All of Syd Hoff's books are great.             The Manipulative Man: Identify His Behavior, Counter the Abuse, Regain Control Dorothy Mccoy Adams Media, 2006 Ladies, please read this book if you have a problem "man" I highly recommend this book to those of us that are oblivious to the tricks that men/women use. It'll free you, the truth will set you free from the "spell" they try to cast. Please, if you are kind, gentle and a good heart and are troubled by why you feel so much ...             Men Like Women Who Like Themselves: (And Other Secrets That the Smartest Women Know) Steven Carter, Julia Sokol Dell, 1997 Changed My Life This book is so simply written, yet very powerful. It gave me the confidence and courage to break off an abusive relationship and start a new! I highly reccomend it to any woman who has low self-esteem. This book will change your life!             How to be a Super Hot Woman: 339 Tips to Make Every Man Fall in Love with You and Every Woman Envy You Mandy Simons, Emily J. Terry Outskirts Press, 2007 It will change your life! I've never been confident in myself!Until I bought this book! The only way to make people love you is by loving yourself! This book will teach you how to change the things you don't like about you so that you can start truly appreciating yourself.And believe me, it ...             The Confidence Man (Norton Critical Editions) Herman Melville W. W. Norton, 2005 The Confidence Game: From All Angles "The Confidence Man" was Melville's last novel. Like all his novels except "Moby Dick" it was a commercial failure. It is purported to be Melville's personal favorite of his own creation. Melville takes a very special position in this book. He is an active author ...             Confessions of Felix Krull, Confidence Man: The Early Years Thomas Mann Vintage, 1992 Mann in a humorous vein This picaresque novel of adventure by the writer of such ponderous masterpieces as _The Magic Mountain_ is one of my favorite books. Many readers who come to it after _Buddenbrooks_ or "Tonio Kroeger" note the parallels Mann felt existed between the artist and the ...             CONFESSIONS OF FELIX KRULL CONFIDENCE MAN New American Library, 1963 Afterword by George Steiner; with bibliography.             Stavisky: A Confidence Man in the Republic of Virtue Paul F. Jankowski Cornell University Press, 2002             Hustlers and Con Men: An Anecdotal History of the Confidence Man and His Games Jay Robert Nash M Evans & Co, 1976 A good review This book is GREAT! There are tons of stories about gullible people and ripoffs that will knock you side ways. Nash's continual use of the word sucker is also amusing. A big book stuffed full of many details. A good research book for writers i would suggest.             The Confidence-Man: His Masquerade Herman Melville Dalkey Archive Press, 2007 the Frank and Charlie show H. Bruce Franklin's finely annotated Melville is once again available. Perhaps not the best place to discuss the story, at least let's discuss the edition. I have always thought these footnotes have been a necessary part of this long running joke. The book seems ...             Man Out at First (Peach Street Mudders) Matt Christopher Little Brown & Co (Juv Pap), 1995 The Mudders' first-baseman, Turtleneck Jones, is knocked out by a hard-thrown baseball, loses his confidence, and has to bounce back before Coach Parker decides on a permanent replacement. Reprint. 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