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Las Vegas Babylon
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Author : Jeff Burbank
language : en
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Release Date : 2008
Las Vegas Babylon written by Jeff Burbank and has been published by Rowman & Littlefield this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008 with Celebrities categories.
What happens in Vegas doesn't necessarily stay in Vegas and the proof is in this lively and entertaining compilation of stories chronicling decades of decadence, celebrity shenanigans, and political corruption, as well as the glitz and glamour of the casinos that pass for everyday life in Las Vegas. Underneath the city's present success lies many infamous tales of excess and debauchery. Using new information from recently released FBI documents, Jeff Burbank brings to life the Vegas mob in its heyday, recounting never-before-heard tales of the mobsters who made Vegas what it is today. But mobsters aren't the only ones with skeletons in Las Vegas' closet. Over the years, Hollywood stars have had their share of the limelight. Burbank has uncovered the many fateful, and often amusing, incidents that have befallen the glamorous and here he recalls the details of the darkest moments in the lives of the famous and foolish: Marilyn Monroe's quickie divorce; boxer Sonny Liston's secret heroin deal just before his death; The Doors singer Jim Morrison's arrest for fighting on the Strip; and the hookers who trick-rolled comedian Tommy Smothers in his hotel room. With fast-paced and entertaining prose, Burbank captures the true stories from Las Vegas' seedy underbelly that have led to America's 100-year fascination with the aptly named Sin City.
Las Vegas Babylon
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Author : Jeff Burbank
language : en
Publisher: Robson
Release Date : 2006-10-01
Las Vegas Babylon written by Jeff Burbank and has been published by Robson this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006-10-01 with Social Science categories.
What happens in Vegas doesn’t necessarily stay in Vegas and the proof is in this lively and entertaining compilation of stories chronicling decades of decadence, celebrity shenanigans and political corruption, as well as the glitz and glamour of the casinos that pass for everyday life in Las Vegas. Underneath the city’s present success lies many infamous tales of excess and debauchery. Using new information from recently released FBI documents, Jeff Burbank brings to life the Vegas mob in its heyday, recounting never before heard tales of the mobsters who made Vegas what is today. But mobsters aren’t the only ones with skeletons in Las Vegas’s closet. Over the years, Hollywood stars have had their share of the limelight. Burbank has uncovered the many fateful, and often amusing, incidents that have befallen the glamourous and here he recalls the details of the darkest moments in the lives of the famous and the foolish: such as Marilyn Monroe’s quickie divorce; boxer Sonny Liston’s secret heroin deal just before his death; The Doors singer Jim Morrison’s arrest for fighting on the Strip; comic Lenny Bruce’s hilarious onstage run-in with singer Pearl Bailey; the Vegas drug store that sent drugs and syringes to Elvis Presley almost anywhere he wanted; and the hookers who tricked-rolled comedian Tommy Smothers in his Strip hotel room. Also featured are the stories of everyday people –casino workers, small business people and random travellers – who found their lives turned upsude down by Las Vegas temptations. With fast-paced and entertaining prose, Burbank captures the true stories from Las Vegas’ seedy underbelly that have led to America’s 100 year fascination with the aptly-named Sin City.
Saints In Babylon
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Author : Kenric F. Ward
language : en
Publisher: AuthorHouse
Release Date : 2002
Saints In Babylon written by Kenric F. Ward and has been published by AuthorHouse this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2002 with Las Vegas (Nev.) categories.
This epic saga is a true to life memoir, about growing up in the world from a now Christian perspective. An emotional journey, containing different forms of the seven deadly sins. Sexual sin being the most heart wrenching of them all, as it is the only sin, directly committed against the body, leaving life long affects. That can only be washed away by our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
Las Vegas Babylon
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Author : Jeff Burbank
language : en
Publisher: M. Evans
Release Date : 2008-03-07
Las Vegas Babylon written by Jeff Burbank and has been published by M. Evans this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008-03-07 with History categories.
What happens in Vegas doesn't necessarily stay in Vegas and the proof is in this lively and entertaining compilation of stories chronicling decades of decadence, celebrity shenanigans, and political corruption, as well as the glitz and glamour of the casinos that pass for everyday life in Las Vegas. Underneath the city's present success lies many infamous tales of excess and debauchery. Using new information from recently released FBI documents, Jeff Burbank brings to life the Vegas mob in its heyday, recounting never-before-heard tales of the mobsters who made Vegas what it is today. But mobsters aren't the only ones with skeletons in Las Vegas' closet. Over the years, Hollywood stars have had their share of the limelight. Burbank has uncovered the many fateful, and often amusing, incidents that have befallen the glamorous and here he recalls the details of the darkest moments in the lives of the famous and foolish: Marilyn Monroe's quickie divorce; boxer Sonny Liston's secret heroin deal just before his death; The Doors singer Jim Morrison's arrest for fighting on the Strip; and the hookers who trick-rolled comedian Tommy Smothers in his hotel room. With fast-paced and entertaining prose, Burbank captures the true stories from Las Vegas' seedy underbelly that have led to America's 100-year fascination with the aptly named Sin City.
Alas Las Vegas
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Author : Susan Gregersen Rebecca Reynolds
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2016-03-14
Alas Las Vegas written by Susan Gregersen Rebecca Reynolds and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-03-14 with categories.
It was a calm spring day like any other, until the phone rang. "Alas, Las Vegas," his brother's solemn voice said, using their code for 'the big one is here'. Mark stood on the veranda staring at the phone in his hand, his heart pounding. All of his life his grandpa had prepared him for this, but now his Grandpa was gone. His brother, Randy, was gone too, serving in the Air Force. Hours after Randy's wife and children flee Las Vegas to the family's ranch an EMP takes out the power grid and cripples transportation. In the chaos that follows they hear rumors of a Chinese invasion. Mark has to protect the ranch and the nearby small town, from the outside world and each other.Destined to take it's place among the classics of post-apocalyptic literature!
Stars In My Eyes
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Author : Max Bygraves
language : en
Publisher: Franz Steiner Verlag
Release Date : 2003
Stars In My Eyes written by Max Bygraves and has been published by Franz Steiner Verlag this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
From the 1920s to the present day, Max Bygraves, one of our best-loved entertainers, shares his personal memories of a glittering life in show business, and the greats he has worked with along the way. These include Jack Benny, Judy Garland, Frankie Howerd, Eric Sykes, Danny La Rue, Shirley Bassey, The Goons, Gracie Burns, Laurence Olivier and Peter Sellers, who have all brightened a very full life, and Max has marvellous stories, both hilarious and poignant, to tell about them all. Stars in My Eyes celebrates a dazzling milestone in Bygraves' theatre, television, film and recording career.
Picturing Las Vegas
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Author : Linda Chase
language : en
Publisher: Gibbs Smith
Release Date : 2009
Picturing Las Vegas written by Linda Chase and has been published by Gibbs Smith this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009 with History categories.
Through colorful photogra phs and firsthand narrative detail, Picturing Las Vegas tells the story of a city whose history mirrors that of America itself: a tale of the frontier, of corruption and greed, of beauty and loss and ineffable hope. From its hardscrabble origins, to the Golden Age of the Rat Pack, to today's mind-blowing theme-park casinos, Las Vegas is the city that has it all. Mobsters. Mormons. Elvis and Wayne Newton, Siegfried and Roy. It's a place where change is the one constant, and where the pursuit of happiness is the only law. In the words of writer Chuck Palahniuk, it's the place that "looks the way you'd imagine heaven must look at night." Linda Chase is the author of Surfing Women of the Waves and grew up in Las Vegas. She lives in California. Explores the fascinating story of Sin City, from its origins as a desert outpost to today's eye-popping fantasyland
Chronicles Of Old Las Vegas
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Author : James Roman
language : en
Publisher: Museyon
Release Date : 2011-10-01
Chronicles Of Old Las Vegas written by James Roman and has been published by Museyon this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-10-01 with History categories.
Discover one of !--?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" /--America's most fascinating cities through 30 dramatic true stories spanning Las Vegas's 150-year history. James Roman takes readers on a tour through the glamorous and sometimes sordid history of Las Vegas and explains how a railroad town transformed itself into "the Entertainment Capital of the World." Essays explore the major historic events from the founding of Sin City and the building of the Hoover Dam to the rise of the Rat Pack at the Sands and the establishment of the Mafia-controlled casinos. Also included are intriguing tales of Vegas celebrities from Frank Sinatra and Liberace to Siegfried and Roy, as well as numerous historical photos and full-color maps.
Haunted Las Vegas
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Author : Janice Oberding
language : en
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Release Date : 2021-09-15
Haunted Las Vegas written by Janice Oberding and has been published by Arcadia Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-09-15 with Travel categories.
Las Vegas has a historic and haunted side. This book highlights the most interesting sites and stories, from haunted casinos to Hoover Dam.
Vegas Heat
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Author : Fern Michaels
language : en
Publisher: Kensington Books
Release Date : 2014-05-20
Vegas Heat written by Fern Michaels and has been published by Kensington Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-05-20 with Fiction categories.
“A fascinating family saga” continues as the Thornton dynasty’s fortunes rise and fall—from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Vegas Rich (Romantic Times). Vegas Heat is the story of the Thornton empire . . . of Fanny Thornton, who takes over Babylon, the family’s magnificent Las Vegas casino, when her ex-husband Ash falls desperately ill . . . of Fanny’s twin sons, Sage and Birch, one content in his conventional life, while the other’s search for happiness leads to tragedy—and renewed hope . . . of Fanny’s daughter Sunny, betrayed by her husband, fighting a battle no woman should ever have to face . . . of her daughter Billie, whose devotion to the Thorntons’ children’s clothing empire has kept her from finding love. It is also the story of Fanny’s relationship with enigmatic businessman Marcus Reed—and the poignant, powerful quest for acceptance that drives the members of these two unforgettable families . . . Praise for Vegas Rich “[A] sweeping family saga reminiscent of her Texas series.” —Booklist “If history doesn’t lie, Michaels won’t disappoint her fans.” —Kirkus Reviews “Her characters are well constructed.” —Publishers Weekly