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Dead Cows for Piranhas

A Perilous Journey Inside the Drug Trade

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A high-octane journey into the brutal underworld of the South African and transnational drug trade.Journalist Hazel Friedman was on assignment in Thailand to document the stories of the increasing number of South Africans convicted as drug mules when she made a horrifying discovery. Many of the drug traffickers are in fact decoys.These individuals find themselves coerced or deceived into drug ... Read more

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A high-octane journey into the brutal underworld of the South African and transnational drug trade.Journalist Hazel Friedman was on assignment in Thailand to document the stories of the increasing number of South Africans convicted as drug mules when she made a horrifying discovery. Many of the drug traffickers are in fact decoys.These individuals find themselves coerced or deceived into drug
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Dragons & Butterflies

Sentenced to Die, Choosing to Live

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Shani Krebs didn't fall in with a bad crowd - he was the bad crowd. Born to Hungarian refugees in Johannesburg, South Africa, Shani had a tough childhood. During his national service he started dabbling in drugs and it wasn't long before he was supplying the Johannesburg party scene with marijuana, LSD, mandrax and cocaine. It was a wild life, filled with girlfriends, narrow escapes and drug ... Read more

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Shani Krebs didn't fall in with a bad crowd - he was the bad crowd. Born to Hungarian refugees in Johannesburg, South Africa, Shani had a tough childhood. During his national service he started dabbling in drugs and it wasn't long before he was supplying the Johannesburg party scene with marijuana, LSD, mandrax and cocaine. It was a wild life, filled with girlfriends, narrow escapes and drug
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Rat Roads

One Man’s Incredible Journey

by Jacques Pauw ...

In this extraordinary book, celebrated journalist Jacques Pauw gives a human face to some of the most tumultuous events in recent African history. Rat Roads chronicles the remarkable journey of Kennedy Gihana, a young Tutsi man who fought against the genocidaires in Rwanda, but was part of an army that committed horrifying atrocities in Africa’s bloodiest conflict. Seeking education instead of war ... Read more

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In this extraordinary book, celebrated journalist Jacques Pauw gives a human face to some of the most tumultuous events in recent African history. Rat Roads chronicles the remarkable journey of Kennedy Gihana, a young Tutsi man who fought against the genocidaires in Rwanda, but was part of an army that committed horrifying atrocities in Africa’s bloodiest conflict. Seeking education instead of war
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Don't Let's Go to the Dogs Tonight

An African Childhood

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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A worthy heir to Isak Dinesen and Beryl Markham, Alexandra Fuller shares visceral memories of her childhood in Africa, and of her headstrong, unforgettable mother.“This is not a book you read just once, but a tale of terrible beauty to get lost in over and over.”—Newsweek“By turns mischievous and openhearted, earthy and soaring . . . hair-raising, horrific, and ... Read more

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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A worthy heir to Isak Dinesen and Beryl Markham, Alexandra Fuller shares visceral memories of her childhood in Africa, and of her headstrong, unforgettable mother.“This is not a book you read just once, but a tale of terrible beauty to get lost in over and over.”—Newsweek“By turns mischievous and openhearted, earthy and soaring . . . hair-raising, horrific, and
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Blood and Money in the Hunt Country

by Jack Erickson ...

True crime.When Brad Baker met Andrea Currier, it was classic middle America meets old money. Brad was from Indiana and dabbled in politics; Andrea was the great-granddaughter of Andrew Mellon, former Secretary of Treasury for three Republican presidents. Andrea's net worth was in the range of $500 million.It started out like a romance novel and ended with a shotgun blast New Years Eve. ... Read more

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True crime.When Brad Baker met Andrea Currier, it was classic middle America meets old money. Brad was from Indiana and dabbled in politics; Andrea was the great-granddaughter of Andrew Mellon, former Secretary of Treasury for three Republican presidents. Andrea's net worth was in the range of $500 million.It started out like a romance novel and ended with a shotgun blast New Years Eve.
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The Sinatra Club

My Life Inside the New York Mafia

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An “exhilarating trip through Italian American Mafia history” (Publishers Weekly, starred review) this is Sal Polisi’s riveting and darkly hilarious chronicle of the inner workings and larger-than-life characters inside the New York Mob.The Mob was the biggest, richest business in America…until it was destroyed from within by drugs, greed, and the decline of its traditional crime Family values.And ... Read more

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An “exhilarating trip through Italian American Mafia history” (Publishers Weekly, starred review) this is Sal Polisi’s riveting and darkly hilarious chronicle of the inner workings and larger-than-life characters inside the New York Mob.The Mob was the biggest, richest business in America…until it was destroyed from within by drugs, greed, and the decline of its traditional crime Family values.And
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Young Al Capone

The Untold Story of Scarface in New York, 1899-1925

by William Balsamo, John Balsamo ...

Many people are familiar with the story of Al Capone, the “untouchable” Chicago gangster best known for orchestrating the St. Valentine’s Day Massacre. But few are aware that Capone’s remarkable story began in the Navy Yard section of Brooklyn, New York. Tutored by the likes of infamous mobsters Johnny Torrio and Frankie Yale, young Capone’s disquieting demeanor, combined with the “technical ... Read more

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Many people are familiar with the story of Al Capone, the “untouchable” Chicago gangster best known for orchestrating the St. Valentine’s Day Massacre. But few are aware that Capone’s remarkable story began in the Navy Yard section of Brooklyn, New York. Tutored by the likes of infamous mobsters Johnny Torrio and Frankie Yale, young Capone’s disquieting demeanor, combined with the “technical
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The Mafia Hit Man's Daughter

by Linda Scarpa, Linda Rosencrance ...

The world called him a killer. She called him Dad . . .An intimate look at the real-life killer played by Mark Wahlberg in the film “By Any Means”“We were always worried. Always looking over our shoulders . . .”Linda Scarpa had the best toys, the nicest clothes, and a close-knit family. Yet classmates avoided her; boys wouldn’t date her. Eventually, she learned why: They were afraid of her father ... Read more

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The world called him a killer. She called him Dad . . .An intimate look at the real-life killer played by Mark Wahlberg in the film “By Any Means”“We were always worried. Always looking over our shoulders . . .”Linda Scarpa had the best toys, the nicest clothes, and a close-knit family. Yet classmates avoided her; boys wouldn’t date her. Eventually, she learned why: They were afraid of her father
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We're Going to Win This Thing

The Shocking Frame-up of a Mafia Crime Buster

by Lin DeVecchio, Charles Brandt ...

The riveting front-page news story of an FBI agent falsely accused of ordering four mob hits.FBI agent Lin DeVecchio was a key player in the New York Mafia wars from the late seventies through the early nineties. Yet despite his stunning success fighting organized crime, DeVecchio was accused of taking bribes, selling information to the man who was his informant, and even personally ordering four ... Read more

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The riveting front-page news story of an FBI agent falsely accused of ordering four mob hits.FBI agent Lin DeVecchio was a key player in the New York Mafia wars from the late seventies through the early nineties. Yet despite his stunning success fighting organized crime, DeVecchio was accused of taking bribes, selling information to the man who was his informant, and even personally ordering four
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Gangland Bosses

The Lives of Jack Spot and Billy Hill

by James Morton, Gerry Parker, Jerry Parker ...

In August 1955 two men fought on the corner of Frith Street and Old Compton Street, Soho. From the dreadful injuries they inflicted on each other it easily could have been a hanging matter, but ironically it became known as 'The Fight that Never Was'. It was, however, to have enormous repercussions in the battle for control of Soho and its clubs and for the bookmakers' pitches on the racecourses. ... Read more

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In August 1955 two men fought on the corner of Frith Street and Old Compton Street, Soho. From the dreadful injuries they inflicted on each other it easily could have been a hanging matter, but ironically it became known as 'The Fight that Never Was'. It was, however, to have enormous repercussions in the battle for control of Soho and its clubs and for the bookmakers' pitches on the racecourses.
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The Desperate Ones

Forgotten Canadian Outlaws

by Edward Butts ...

They were among Canada's most desperate criminals, yet their names have been all but forgotten in the annals of history - until now! In their day these lawless men made headline news. Author Ed Butts has rescued their stories from dusty newspaper pages and polished them up for today's readers in this fascinating volume.The Markham Gang introduced Canada West to organized crime long before anyone ... Read more

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They were among Canada's most desperate criminals, yet their names have been all but forgotten in the annals of history - until now! In their day these lawless men made headline news. Author Ed Butts has rescued their stories from dusty newspaper pages and polished them up for today's readers in this fascinating volume.The Markham Gang introduced Canada West to organized crime long before anyone
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The Telephone Booth Indian

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A classic work on Broadway sharpers, grifters, and con men by the late, great New Yorker journalist A. J. Liebling.Often referred to as “Liebling lowlife pieces,” the essays in The Telephone Booth Indian boisterously celebrate raffishness. A. J. Liebling appreciated a good scam and knew how to cultivate the scammers. Telephone Booth Indians (entrepreneurs so impecunious that they conduct business ... Read more

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A classic work on Broadway sharpers, grifters, and con men by the late, great New Yorker journalist A. J. Liebling.Often referred to as “Liebling lowlife pieces,” the essays in The Telephone Booth Indian boisterously celebrate raffishness. A. J. Liebling appreciated a good scam and knew how to cultivate the scammers. Telephone Booth Indians (entrepreneurs so impecunious that they conduct business
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