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Dashiell Hammett: A Hard-boiled Tale

Posted on August 4, 2015 by

The flask was halfway to my mouth, one for the road. Then a hesitant rap on the glass told me I wouldn’t be leaving early. I guessed it was some high class dame with long fingers. I took a swig … Continue reading →

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Wallace Wattles

Posted on March 29, 2012 by

Wallace Delois Wattles (1860-1911) was an American author who never gained much esteem during his lifetime, but whose writings – including The Science of Getting Rich and The Science of Being Well – have survived over 100 years and provided inspiration for the … Continue reading →

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