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Ring of Hell
"Ring of Hell" is the true story of Chris Benoit's journey through the destructive, dysfunctional, and bizarre pro wrestling industry, and the catastrophic physical and mental breakdown that led to his grisly end.
Mr. New Orleans
Wiseguys called him "the Keith Richards of the American Mafia" and JFK hero Jim Garrison denounced him as "one of the most notorious vice operators in the history of New Orleans" ... but you can just call him MR. NEW ORLEANS. Mr. New Orleans tells the incredible story of Frenchy Brouillette, a redneck Cajun teenager who stole his big brother's motorcycle and embarked on a 60-year vacation to New Orleans, where he became a legendary gangster and the underworld political fixer for his cousin, Louisiana Governor Edwin Edwards. Written by Crescent City native Matthew Randazzo V, the wickedly funny Mr. New Orleans is the first book to ever break the code of secrecy of the New Orleans Mafia Family...
Breakshot
Gallo made millions for New York's Colombo Mafia family before becoming an undercover FBI informant. In "Breakshot," he captures the American underworld in all its tawdry spectacle.
Now That I'm Dead, Here's the Real Dirt
Now That I'm Dead, Here's the Real Dirt: The Posthumous Memoirs of Johnny Fratto is the death-defying literary event of the year. Fratto, a charismatic radio/TV personality and Hollywood entrepreneur who was born into "The First Family of the Chicago Mob," led a secret double life in the underworld that he didn't dare expose while alive. Acclaimed author and Mafia historian Matthew Randazzo V worked with Fratto for years prior to his 2015 death to capture the bloody, darkly hilarious true story of how a Mafia hustler would transform - through a series of unlikely events involving Rocky Marciano, Tom Cruise, Merv Griffin, Paris Hilton, and Howard Stern - into an unintentionally legitimate success. Get ready to enjoy the most outrageous stories, funniest anecdotes, and darkest secrets of one of America's most compelling raconteurs.
The new freedom : a call for the emancipation of the generous energies of a people
Step into the realm of political philosophy and societal transformation with Woodrow Wilson's "The New Freedom: A Call for the Emancipation of the Generous Energies of a People." Prepare to embark on an inspiring journey towards social and economic progress as Wilson articulates a bold vision for a more just and equitable society. Join Wilson as he champions the cause of individual liberty and collective empowerment, urging citizens to unleash their boundless potential in pursuit of a brighter future. Through stirring rhetoric and impassioned advocacy, he calls for a fundamental reimagining of the relationship between government and the governed. Explore the themes and motifs that resonate t...
Benoit
Four noted wrestling writers discuss the life and death of Chris Benoit, a Canadian professional wrestler who became one of the most popular athletes in professional wrestling before committing a double-murder suicide in 2007.
I Fought Them All
**WINNER: WISHING SHELF PRIZE FOR NON-FICTION 2011** In the 1890s the fight game was changing. The prize-fighters and bare-knuckle brawlers were disappearing as the new “scientific” boxers emerged to fight under the Marquis of Queensberry rules. Irishman Tom Sharkey was the never-say-die fighter who bridged the gap between old and new. Within a short time of arriving in America he took on all the top boxers of his day: his hero John L Sullivan, Gentleman Jim Corbett, Bob Fitzsimmons and the man who would become not only his greatest foe but his best friend, Jim Jeffries. Their 25-round world title fight at Coney Island was one of the most gruelling and compelling encounters ever seen ins...
Dungeon of Death:
"Asking Scott Keith about professional wrestling is like asking Wayne Gretzky about hockey." --Murtz Jaffer, Inside Pulse The True Story Behind Wrestling's Deadly Secret On June 25, 2007, Canadian pro wrestler Chris Benoit, his wife Nancy, and their seven-year-old son Daniel were found dead in their Fayetteville, Georgia, home. The ruling of murder-suicide caused a media frenzy and stunned wrestling fans around the world. Yet the Benoit tragedy was only the latest in a string of disasters that have dogged Stampede Wrestling, operated by the Calgary-based Hart family. In the first book of its kind, Scott Keith offers an in-depth look at the Hart family "curse" that has left all the Stampede W...
The Big Book of King Cake
"I once ate more than eighty king cakes in a single Carnival," author Matt Haines proudly remembers, demonstrating his dedication to this delicious Mardi Gras tradition. "So you can imagine how amazed I was to learn there has never been a coffee table book dedicated to king cakes!" The Big Book of King Cake changes that, telling the thousands-year-old story through lush photography of more than one hundred and fifty unique king cakes, as well as stories from the diverse and talented bakers who make them. While king cakes are typically only available during Carnival season, readers can enjoy this book year-round. From the traditional cakes generations of New Orleanians have loved, to the unconventional creations that break all the rules, this book is your guide to the Crescent City's favorite baked good. The Big Book of King Cake is for anyone who loves food, history, sweets, culture, and of course, New Orleans.
