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The Big Con: The Story of the Confidence ManThe classic 1940 study of con men and con games that Luc Sante in Salon called "a bonanza of wild but credible stories, told concisely with deadpan humor, as sly and rich in atmosphere as anything this side of Mark Twain." "Of all the grifters, the confidence man is the aristocrat," wrote David Maurer, a proposition he definitely proved in The Big Con, one of the most colorful, well researched, and entertaining works of criminology ever written. A
The classic 1940 study of con men and con games that Luc Sante in Salon called "a bonanza of wild but credible stories, told concisely with deadpan humor, as sly and rich in atmosphere as anything this side of Mark Twain." "Of all the grifters, the confidence man is the aristocrat," wrote David Maurer, a proposition he definitely proved in The Big Con, one of the most colorful, well-researched, and entertaining works of criminology ever written. A professor of linguistics who specialized in underworld argot, Maurer won the trust of hundreds of swindlers, who let him in on not simply their language but their folkways and the astonishingly complex and elaborate schemes whereby unsuspecting marks, hooked by their own greed and dishonesty, were "taken off" - i.e. cheated--of thousands upon thousands of dollars. The Big Con is a treasure trove of American lingo (the write, the rag, the payoff, ropers, shills, the cold poke, the convincer, to put on the send) and indelible characters (Yellow Kid Weil, Barney the Patch, the Seldom Seen Kid, Limehouse Chappie, Larry the Lug). It served as the source for the Oscar-winning film The Sting.Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Anchor Books
Published: 07/20/1999
ISBN: 9780385495387
Pages: 336
Weight: 0.55lbs
Size: 7.98h x 5.28w x 0.72d
Review Citations: Publishers Weekly 07/19/1999 pg. 176
New York Times 08/01/1999 pg. 20
Ingram Advance 08/01/1999 pg. 84
New York Times Book Review 09/30/2007 pg. 26
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I recently purchased the Heartbeat Puppy Calming Kit, and it has been a game-changer for my anxious puppy! The heartbeat toy is incredibly soothing and helps my puppy sleep soundly through the night. The lick mats and treat ball keep her entertained and busy, which has significantly reduced her separation anxiety. The quality of all the items is excellent, and they are durable enough to withstand daily use. This kit is a must-have for any new puppy owner looking to provide comfort and training aids. Highly recommend!
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Durable and Great for Teething!
Size: X-Large, Color: Textured Ring, Size: X-Large, Color: Textured Ring
This Nylabone Power Chew Textured Ring is a great find! It’s a pretty big ring, which is perfect because my puppy can grow into it. She already loves it and spends a good amount of time chewing on it.
She’s a big teether, so I was specifically looking for something she could gnaw on that wasn’t plastic, and this has been so much better than the other things she tries to get her teeth into.
It seems durable, keeps her occupied, and the price is great for the quality. I’ll definitely be buying another one when needed!
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Reviewed in the United States on April 18, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Durable toy!
Size: Small, Color: Textured Ring, Size: Small, Color: Textured Ring
Great toy for my beautiful Canela, she found it fun to play and chew all day long, the material is very strong, she could not destroy it, I did not smell beef or meat.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 9, 2026
★★★★★ 5
As durable as expected.
Size: Large, Color: Femur Bone, Size: Large, Color: Femur Bone
My dog loves it—more than any other bone she’s ever had. It’s not quite as durable as regular nylabone, but we expected that. This photo was taken after around 2 hours of super aggressive chewing by a very big German shepherd. It has no discernible smell, but obviously it has a flavor because she doesn’t want to put it down even for trips outside. It’s soft enough that it doesn’t cause that “are their teeth breaking?!” sound that a lot of offbrand nylon chews have. The classic femur shape is perfect. It’s the easiest shape for her to hold naturally. All around, perfect dog chew.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 11, 2026
★★★★★ 4
Heavy duty chewing, not heavy duty dropping
Size: X-Large, Color: Textured Ring
My super chewer loved this toy, great shape, provided long lasting entertainment. However, when he dropped it from his mouth onto our epoxy flooring (not a far drop as he’s only 50lbs) one chunk broke clean off at the 2 smaller joints. Although we kept the larger piece for a while, a similar drop a week later broke it again. Considering this is fairly inexpensive, I wasn’t expecting it to be indestructible. It’s just strange how it broke. Will probably buy again to test one more time.
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