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The Wisdom of Wallace D. Wattles I - Including: The Science of Getting Rich, The Science of Being Great & The Science of Being Well
The Science of Getting Rich
THIS book is pragmatical, not philosophical; a practical manual, not a treatise upon theories. It is intended for the men and women whose most pressing need is for money; who wish to get rich first, and philosophize afterward. It is for those who have, so far, found neither the time, the means, nor the opportunity to go deeply into the study of metaphysics, but who want results and who are willing to take the conclusions of science as a basis for action, without going into all the processes by which those conclusions were reached. It is expected that the reader will take the fundamental statements upon faith, just as he would take statements concerning a law of electrical action if they were promulgated by a Marconi or an Edison; and, taking the statements upon faith, that he will prove their truth by acting upon them without fear or hesitation. Every man or woman who does this will certainly get rich; for the science herein applied is an exact science, and failure is impossible. For the benefit, however, of those who wish to investigate philosophical theories and so secure a logical basis for faith, I will here cite certain authorities. The monistic theory of the universe the theory that One is All, and that All is One; That one Substance manifests itself as the seeming many elements of the material world -is of Hindu origin, and has been gradually winning its way into the thought of the western world for two hundred years. It is the foundation of all the Oriental philosophies, and of those of Descartes, Spinoza, Leibnitz, Schopenhauer, Hegel, and Emerson. The reader who would dig to the philosophical foundations of this is advised to read Hegel and Emerson for himself. In writing this book I have sacrificed all other considerations to plainness and simplicity of style, so that all might understand. The plan of action laid down therein was deduced from the conclusions of philosophy; it has been thoroughly tested, and bears the supreme test of practical experiment; it works. If you wish to know how the conclusions were arrived at, read the writings of the authors mentioned above; and if you wish to reap the fruits of their philosophies in actual practice, read this book and do exactly as it tells you to do.
The Science of Being Great
"... in Mr. Wattles' book, "THE SCIENCE OF BEING GREAT", you will get methods, plans, carefully outlined instruction, for the highest self-development and training for efficient living."
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The Science of Being Well
If you are well this book will tell you how to keep so. If you are seeking better health this book is for you. _
Each book builds upon the previous one to construct a complete, simple, practical, easy-to-understand, step-by-step system for getting rich, being healthy, and becoming successful.
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Life changing book.......2007-09-01
I have been involved in studying material of the general type contained in this book since the mid 1960's, and I've read a lot.Of them all this is absolutely the greatest book because it spells things out clearly and tells you exactly what to do to get t6he results you want in your life. I am recommending it to everyone and buying copies for loved ones. Buy the book and work with it. It could easily be the best purchase you ever make.
The Wisdom of Wallace D. Wattles.......2007-08-09
I purchased this book because it was the source material for The Secret. I wasn't disappointed with the material. I highly recommend this read for people who want to know more about the law of attraction.
buy this by all means!!! :).......2007-06-27
read this one very fully with an open mind. getting rich, great and well is easy and needed by all. this is a must have!!!
Highly Recommended!.......2007-05-22
This book is perfect! It's for everyone. Wattles was extremely smart! I am so glad that I own this book. It has so much in it about how to get the most out of life! It's about how to make the healthiest, richest, and greatest life for yourself! It's a must-own.
Science of Getting Rich, Great & Well.......2007-05-16
This trio of books - really more like long essays is a quick read. It is very interesting to see the beginnings of the current "Secret" craze in this early 1900's work. Some of the examples are antiquated due to the period during which it was written, but the basic tenets are very much in line with current abundance and prosperity works I have read. Editors notes help to explain some of the prevalent thinking at the time the books were written.
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No matter how successful a sales operation is, if customers don't pay their bills, the company is left holding the bag. Companies across the country are out billions of dollars in delinquent money. This book shows companies how to use a variety of new credit collection techniques to successfully collect their outstanding bills.
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Corporations are placing a greater emphasis on converting credit sales into bank deposits. In most cases, accounts receivable represent the company's most important asset. Conventional collection techniques have not kept pace with changing times. Various laws, debtor attitudes, the cost of money, liberal credit policies, and increased competition have created a brand-new climate. Yet credit executives and financial management continue to follow antiquated policies. The Collection Management Handbook shows them how to redefine their credit collection techniques.
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As companion to "The Secret", it's great.......2007-03-12
Simply and to the point, it lets us know that our thoughts really do create our worlds.
I like being able to see previous generations of concepts re-introduced to societies. This earlier generation allows that, with the no nonsense guides appropriate to the time it was written.
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NEW HARDCOVER EDITION. The Greatest Showman in the History of Universe reveals his secrets for accumulating vast sums of wealth so that anyone can follow his program and become rich.
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I hold that every man should, like Cuvier, the French naturalist, thoroughly know his business. So proficient was he in the study of natural history, that you might bring to him the bone, or even a section of a bone of an animal which he had never seen described, and, reasoning from analogy, he would be able to draw a picture of the object from which the bone had been taken. On one occasion his students attempted to deceive him. They rolled one of their number in a cow skin and put him under the professor's table as a new specimen. When the philosopher came into the room, some of the students asked him what animal it was. Suddenly the animal said "I am the devil and I am going to eat you."
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Timeless Information.......2006-08-09
Solid, timeless advice for anyone seeking wealth... and how to keep it once you get it.
20 Rules To Success.......2006-07-07
This is a book that every young man and young lady should read - so that they ensure their safe passage along the road to success as opposed to the road to destruction.
Barnum gives 20 "rules" that a person must abide by in order to be successful. Given that Barnum was one of the wealthiest men in America during his day, given that Barnum was received by Kings and Queens the world over, his "rules" are worthy of attention.
If you are already striving along the path to success, you will likely find the "rule" that you have been breaking to this point, that has been holding you back. When you read this book, you'll see it, and your success will be accelerated greatly.
By the way, all 20 of these "rules" are fully applicable to today's world and environment. There is absolutely nothing that is "dated" about this book.
As an aside, this book was actually a speech that Barnum gave on the "speakers circuit" of his day. As such, it provides a great model from which a person can construct a speech of their own. You'll see how Barnum gets "personal", uses jokes, quotes, and stories to bring his speech to life and make it interesting.
Lastly, in the realm of success books, there isn't an easier book to read anywhere since this book is a mere 32 pages long.
Humorous yet practical business wisdom........2005-12-20
Phineas Taylor Barnum (July 5, 1810 - April 7, 1891), American showman who is best remembered for his entertaining hoaxes and for founding the circus that eventually became Ringling Brothers and Barnum and Bailey Circus.
In Brooklyn, New York in 1871, he established "P.T. Barnum's Grand Traveling Museum, Menagerie, Caravan, and Circus", a traveling amalgamation of circus, menagerie and museum of "freaks", which by 1872 was billing itself as "The Greatest Show on Earth".
There's a sucker born every minute" is a phrase often credited to P.T. Barnum. However, when Barnum's biographer tried to track down when Barnum had uttered this phrase, all of Barnum's friends and acquaintances told him it was out of character. Barnum's credo was more along the lines of "there's a customer born every minute" -- he wanted to find ways to draw new customers in all the time because competition was fierce and people bored easily
Barnum wrote several books, including The Humbugs of the World (1865), Struggles and Triumphs (1869), and his Autobiography (first in 1854, and later editions including 1869).
The Art of Money Getting is really the story of how to run a sales organization by understanding the mind and tastes of your primary customer base.
Barnum is a treat to read and is never boring! I highly recommend his books.
Arnaldo Lerma Needs a Life.......2005-12-15
I am curious why Mr. Lerma is so adamant against Mr. Hubbard's works and is using Amazon.com as a sounding board for his bigoted views. Please, be quiet. PT Barnum was an excellent showman and his book reflects that well. But to compare him to Mr. Hubbard's administrative technology is silly. They are two different views handling two different things: business growth and affluence of Mr. Hubbard versus the artistic rendition and popularity of the circus. Thanks.
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The world's greatest showman explains how to get rich through rigourous adherence to 21 timeless principles. Newly designed and typeset by Waking Lion Press.
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Timeless advice.......2007-09-09
Like the original Golden Rule this advice will never be outdated. It is not a guide to making money and will not bring fortunes to your door, however if you follow these 21 golden rules you will be much richer and happier in all your endevers.
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- Perfect business and personal finance primer!
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The Art of Money Getting & The Way to Wealth
P.T. Barnum & Benj. Franklin
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Barnum drew from the wisdom of King Solomon and of Ben Franklin and compiled his business wisdom for publication in 1875. These basic, elemental business lesson are particularly pertinent with the changing business climate today.
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Perfect business and personal finance primer!.......2005-04-19
Amid all the glitzy new business ideas and concepts, this book stands out for its focus on the basics. Barnum and Franklin were both successful entrepreneurs - what an opportunity to learn what they considered to be essential for their success.
Barnum's advice is directed largely to entrepreneurial endeavors. Franklin's focus is personal finance. A perfect combination - I'm giving this book to my kid!
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Art of Money Getting [EasyRead Comfort Edition]
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A highly entertaining and edifying book by one of the greatest showmen of all times - P.T. Barnum. In this book he gives a set of rules guaranteed to ensure success. It is simply amazing that these rules are as applicable today as they were in the 19th century. Barnum's colourful narrative adds special flavour to this must-have book.
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the first Lackey book I read.......2007-02-06
had a unicorn on the cover. And a desperate looking young man with nice long locks and a pouty mouth like Eddie Vedder (big at the time). Inside, was a hybrid - half interesting coming-of-age story, half politically correct tract. Being gay is okay seemed to be the central message. But not apparently, okay enough to mention the hero's sexual orientation anywhere on the book jacket. Sigh.
"The Lark and the Wren" has no unicorns but a lot of messages. Basically, it's "Dragonsinger" by Anne McCaffrey without the dragons. A put-upon girl with a passion for music decides to run away and seek her fortune. Like Menolly, we get reminded about a gazillion times that Rune "can pass for boy." Rune is a bastard, which gets mentioned about a gazillion times. Lesson One: People should be judged on the content of the character, not their parentage.
Rune goes to the Big City, and like Strawberry Shortcake, finds a mixed bag of people. Rather than the Peculiar Purple Pie Man, she finds that the city is run by Priests. Priests are evil and corrupt. Lesson Two: Organized religion is bad.
Rune finds friends in a whorehouse (in a G-rated manner). Lackey goes to great lengths to stress that prostitution is a profession like any other. Seriously. After all, there is a great deal of difference between "skilled lovemaking" and sex. (No, I'm not making this up.)
Eventually, Rune competes in a contest and is discovered to be (gasp!)
a girl. This leads to her joining a group called the Free Bards, meeting a guy old enough to be her real dad, and marries him. Why? Because the book needed some romance, perhaps. Then there is some intrigue tossed in as an afterthought about an heir in hiding.
A wise person whose name escapes me suggested that if you want to preach, you should write a sermon. If you want to entertain, write a story. I agree.
Not bad...but could be better.......2003-09-19
I have to say first off that I'm a huge fan of Mercedes Lackey, but this is just not one of her better books. Usually they keep you entranced to the end. At first, this book seemed to do the same. But as things went on, and the initial appeal disappeared, I lost interest. Of course, I kept on reading to the end, because I was mildly interested in the ending.
One of the things I found that annoyed me was the fact that the characters, the main ones, at least, did not have any major flaws. They all seemed so perfect. Rune was determined, smart, and talented. Talaysen was handsome, famous, talented, nice, and a Master Bard to boot! Furthermore, the book lacks a central plot, and thus seems to drift meaninglessly at times. The characters have little "adventures" that have little connection to each other. Chapters would go on describing trifles and everyday going-ons of the characters. But then the final climactic scene was sqeezed into one short chapter.
Overall, good for a light read, but not something overly engrossing that will keep you turning pages.
Throughly Enjoyable!.......2003-08-13
Rune was a self-taught musician who had great dreams. She wanted to be famous and play for the wealthiest men in the land who would shower her with riches and treat her like a queen. Too bad she was stuck in the middle of nowhere working in a run down tavern with her slutty mother making a play for the newly widowed owner. Rune was born out of wedlock and had no future in the village, but was content to stay and work hard at the inn to keep a roof over her head and a full belly. That is, she was content until the boys in the village tried to rape her and made it perfectly clear that she was just like her mother. Rune didn't know what to do, but, when she was caught in the middle of her grand boasts to Jib, her only friend, she felt that she had to follow up with her claims and determined to go and fiddle for the Skull Hill Ghost - and survive!
Much to Rune's surprise, she did survive and the ghost even gave her a bag of silver to start her on her way. Rune couldn't be gone fast enough and immediately set out for the nearest city where she could get some training and learn how to read and write music. She was lucky enough to find Tonno, a great music lover who could never make it as a professional musician and a job playing music in the common room of Amber's, a high class whore house. Rune learned much more than music from Tonno and much more than the ways of men and women from Amber. By the time she was ready to leave to try out for the Bardic Guild, Rune was much more aware of what was going on around her and was determined to find a place for herself.
Unfortunately, Rune was not quite as smart as she thought she was. When the judges of the Bardic Guild competition discovered that she was a girl, they broke her instruments and her arm and left her in the mud. The Free Bards, led by Master Wren or Talaysen as his friends call him, took her in and taught her that you didn't have to belong to the Guild to be a great musician and to write good songs. Rune desperately wanted to learn and enjoyed her lessons with Master Wren, quickly gaining the nickname Lady Lark, and fitting into the Free Bards with ease. Now if only she could convince Talaysen that she saw him as more than a teacher...
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. I didn't think that it was slow, as some other reviewers, but that it was really two books in one. It was like it was one story up until Rune tried out for the Bardic Guild and then another one altogether when she took up with the Free Bards, but, hey, two books for the price of one so I'm not complaining. I don't think that this is Mercedes Lackey's best book, but I definitely think its up there. Rune is a very likeable character who makes mistakes and has doubts as to her self worth, just as we all do, but continues to go forward and try to make her life better. All of the characters were fun and very individual and I think that Lackey has created a wonderful new world for us to explore.
Do a favor to the English language and skip this one.......2003-02-18
Mercedes Lackey is one of those writers who can be pretty OK or awful. Unfortunately, she usually has a very interesting story to tell - she's just not very good at telling it. Her characters all tend to be the same, the dialogue and mental asides are often dreadful, and her sentences are cliched and weak.
Nowhere is this more apparent than in the three books in the "Free Bards" series. Reading it, I often find myself actually wincing as Lackey repeats these literary offenses, over and over and over. By the 50th time one character completes another's sentence, accompanied by the sort of triumphant italics and exclamation points you usually only see in a 15-year-old's email, pointing out obvious points that the reader has already grasped three paragraphs ago, you'll be wincing, too. All too often, Lackey is overly impressed by her own cleverness, and she never lets pass an opportunity for a character to grasp some plot "intricacy" (it's usually anything but intricate) with glee and proceed to explain it, point by soporific point, to the other characters. Given that all the characters fall into exactly two personality groups - the good guys, typified by their wide-eyed enthusiasm, goody-goodiness, and the fact that they all like each other, and the bad guys, who are cruel without any motive, and would be sneaky if the plot were complex enough - the reason for these explanations is somewhat obscure.
Well, the plot, such as it is, of "Lark and the Wren", starts off well enough, with Rune, a provincial village girl who only wants to be a musician. She escapes her dull life and heads to the city, where she's aided by an improbable streak of good luck and sympathetic characters, until she's ready to try to join the Bardic Guild.
From there the plot devolves. The trials of a young girl, who we can at least identify with, are suddenly overshadowed by Lackey's lecturing on the dangers of greed, organized religion, sexism, xenophobia, etc, etc, etc. The plot serves as nothing more than a device to move Rune and her friends from place to place where they can be persecuted by the bad guys and/or meet more of the same good guys and/or save the world. The side-plots, rather than fleshing the story out, seem tacked-on, with no real bearing on anything. The characters are unbelievably boring, once you've met Rune, they're all exactly like her. Lackey's use of musical terms, again, is an effort to impress us with her own knowledge. And, if I see one more internalized monologue, I'm going to scream.
Read it if you must, as a Lackey fan, or if you can't pass up a book about musicians. But if good writing is at all important to you, save your teeth from the inevitable grinding that will accompany this one.
Midway between love and hate.......2003-02-12
I was given this book by a friend who was certain I would love it with my interest in bards in mind.
While the beginning is, as was stated previously, the cliché of the young girl under personal adversity who triumphs above all in her path... it was personally the better half of the book. The character development was handled rather smoothly, and one actually CARED for the main character, at least to any degree.
At the very instant the trials for the bardic guild ended, the book started spiralling slowly downward. The main character lost any flair and PERSONALITY that she may have had previously. -- There were things I felt that were unneccessarily thrown into the mix. Some may like "random flings of passion", but the addition of them out of NOWHERE caused my stomach to turn. It was inappropriate and detracted from the story. The latter half of the book was absolutely rushed, and with the introduction of a slew of new characters, the old was pushed in the background to become static...never to be looked at as even the same character anymore. If she had not held the same name (and even that was tentative, as she was being known as "Lady Lark" not long after that point) I would not have recognized her as the determined young woman that I had known previously.
Otherwise, the book splits off into another direction completely. In having read most of the second book so far, I can tell you that the beginning of the second was most certainly somewhere about 100 pages near the end of the first. I didn't like the transition. It seemed rushed, and random.
I did, however, enjoy the insight into the life of a travelling bard and to the thought that goes into the workings of bardic magic.
-- This is by no means an excellent book; worth a check-out at the library, and even though I am engrossed in the second book, it is due to the author's style and not the book itself.
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The Lark and the Wren
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Book 1 of the Bardic Voices.A spellbinding new fantasy from the autor of The Last Herals-Mage and tThe Elevenbane
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