Author: Stephen Breen
Publisher: Penguin UK
ISBN: 0241986672
Category : True Crime
Languages : en
Pages : 352
Book Description
The No 1 Bestseller 'A fascinating read' Seán O'Rourke, RTÉ Radio One 'Fat' Freddie Thompson first appeared in court in 1997. He was sixteen and already aspiring to be a major crime boss. Over the next twenty years his criminal career would be marked by mayhem, brutality and murder. In 2000 a row over a failed drugs deal ignited a murderous feud in Dublin's south inner city. The Crumlin-Drimnagh feud's first victim was a friend of Thompson's and he led his Crumlin crew in a series of tit-for-tat killings. Sixteen young men would lose their lives over the next fifteen years. Meanwhile, childhood friend, Daniel Kinahan, had become a senior figure in his father Christy Kinahan's international crime cartel. Working with the Kinahan Cartel Thompson launched himself as a drugs dealer in Dublin. When another deadly feud broke out in 2016 - between the powerful Kinahans and veteran Dublin criminal, Gerry 'The Monk ' Hutch - Thompson was ready to get his hands dirty. But Thompson's loyalty would be his undoing. In August 2018 he was convicted of murder and jailed. Fat Freddie is a gripping account of the rise and fall of Freddie Thompson. Award-winning crime journalist, Stephen Breen, co-author of the No 1 bestselling The Cartel, has written the definitive portrait of a notorious Dublin gangster, a shocking story of double-crossing, vengeance and murder.
Fat Freddie
Author: Stephen Breen
Publisher: Penguin UK
ISBN: 0241986672
Category : True Crime
Languages : en
Pages : 352
Book Description
The No 1 Bestseller 'A fascinating read' Seán O'Rourke, RTÉ Radio One 'Fat' Freddie Thompson first appeared in court in 1997. He was sixteen and already aspiring to be a major crime boss. Over the next twenty years his criminal career would be marked by mayhem, brutality and murder. In 2000 a row over a failed drugs deal ignited a murderous feud in Dublin's south inner city. The Crumlin-Drimnagh feud's first victim was a friend of Thompson's and he led his Crumlin crew in a series of tit-for-tat killings. Sixteen young men would lose their lives over the next fifteen years. Meanwhile, childhood friend, Daniel Kinahan, had become a senior figure in his father Christy Kinahan's international crime cartel. Working with the Kinahan Cartel Thompson launched himself as a drugs dealer in Dublin. When another deadly feud broke out in 2016 - between the powerful Kinahans and veteran Dublin criminal, Gerry 'The Monk ' Hutch - Thompson was ready to get his hands dirty. But Thompson's loyalty would be his undoing. In August 2018 he was convicted of murder and jailed. Fat Freddie is a gripping account of the rise and fall of Freddie Thompson. Award-winning crime journalist, Stephen Breen, co-author of the No 1 bestselling The Cartel, has written the definitive portrait of a notorious Dublin gangster, a shocking story of double-crossing, vengeance and murder.
Publisher: Penguin UK
ISBN: 0241986672
Category : True Crime
Languages : en
Pages : 352
Book Description
The No 1 Bestseller 'A fascinating read' Seán O'Rourke, RTÉ Radio One 'Fat' Freddie Thompson first appeared in court in 1997. He was sixteen and already aspiring to be a major crime boss. Over the next twenty years his criminal career would be marked by mayhem, brutality and murder. In 2000 a row over a failed drugs deal ignited a murderous feud in Dublin's south inner city. The Crumlin-Drimnagh feud's first victim was a friend of Thompson's and he led his Crumlin crew in a series of tit-for-tat killings. Sixteen young men would lose their lives over the next fifteen years. Meanwhile, childhood friend, Daniel Kinahan, had become a senior figure in his father Christy Kinahan's international crime cartel. Working with the Kinahan Cartel Thompson launched himself as a drugs dealer in Dublin. When another deadly feud broke out in 2016 - between the powerful Kinahans and veteran Dublin criminal, Gerry 'The Monk ' Hutch - Thompson was ready to get his hands dirty. But Thompson's loyalty would be his undoing. In August 2018 he was convicted of murder and jailed. Fat Freddie is a gripping account of the rise and fall of Freddie Thompson. Award-winning crime journalist, Stephen Breen, co-author of the No 1 bestselling The Cartel, has written the definitive portrait of a notorious Dublin gangster, a shocking story of double-crossing, vengeance and murder.
Freddie Fitzsimmons
Author: Peter J. De Kever
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 1491816031
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 372
Book Description
Freddie Fitzsimmons was among baseball's top pitchers during his 19-year career with the New York Giants and Brooklyn Dodgers. Famed for his knuckleball, Fitz also had the reputation as the game's best fielding pitcher. Fitzsimmons was both a fierce competitor and one of the most admired players of baseball's Golden Age. When discovered by Giants' manager John McGraw in 1925, Fitzsimmons became a household name to baseball fans around the country. A mainstay of the New York rotations of the 1920s and 1930s, Fitzsimmons pitched in the 1933 and 1936 World Series, where he suffered painful losses. Being traded to the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1937 rejuvenated Fitzsimmons and brought him back to the World Series one last fateful time in 1941. When his playing days ended, Fitzsimmons managed the Philadelphia Phillies and later coached for the Giants and several other teams. In Freddie Fitzsimmons: A Baseball Life, Peter J. De Kever brings to life Fitzsimmons's colorful character and most memorable games. Fitz's life in baseball spanned nearly half a century and brought him into contact with many of the game's luminaries, such as Babe Ruth, Bill Terry, Leo Durocher, and Willie Mays. A central player in the great 1941 pennant race, Fitzsimmons also witnessed Bobby Thomson's shot heard 'round the world a decade later. These and other stories figure prominently in this first biography of Freddie Fitzsimmons.
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 1491816031
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 372
Book Description
Freddie Fitzsimmons was among baseball's top pitchers during his 19-year career with the New York Giants and Brooklyn Dodgers. Famed for his knuckleball, Fitz also had the reputation as the game's best fielding pitcher. Fitzsimmons was both a fierce competitor and one of the most admired players of baseball's Golden Age. When discovered by Giants' manager John McGraw in 1925, Fitzsimmons became a household name to baseball fans around the country. A mainstay of the New York rotations of the 1920s and 1930s, Fitzsimmons pitched in the 1933 and 1936 World Series, where he suffered painful losses. Being traded to the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1937 rejuvenated Fitzsimmons and brought him back to the World Series one last fateful time in 1941. When his playing days ended, Fitzsimmons managed the Philadelphia Phillies and later coached for the Giants and several other teams. In Freddie Fitzsimmons: A Baseball Life, Peter J. De Kever brings to life Fitzsimmons's colorful character and most memorable games. Fitz's life in baseball spanned nearly half a century and brought him into contact with many of the game's luminaries, such as Babe Ruth, Bill Terry, Leo Durocher, and Willie Mays. A central player in the great 1941 pennant race, Fitzsimmons also witnessed Bobby Thomson's shot heard 'round the world a decade later. These and other stories figure prominently in this first biography of Freddie Fitzsimmons.
The Connected
Author: B. Reid H. B. Reid
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 1440191654
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 202
Book Description
The year is 2030. Science has developed MEMORMAX a drug that greatly enhances memory function. Those who have taken MEMORMAX are quicker and smarter and have taken cotnrol society. Those who do not are considered pariahs. They have been hounded like animals and their numbers are diminishing disastrously. Ford Hughson is one of these and is struggling for survival against an enemy much smarter than he.
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 1440191654
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 202
Book Description
The year is 2030. Science has developed MEMORMAX a drug that greatly enhances memory function. Those who have taken MEMORMAX are quicker and smarter and have taken cotnrol society. Those who do not are considered pariahs. They have been hounded like animals and their numbers are diminishing disastrously. Ford Hughson is one of these and is struggling for survival against an enemy much smarter than he.
Feel Better Fast and Make It Last
Author: Daniel G. Amen, MD
Publisher: NavPress
ISBN: 1496425685
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 328
Book Description
If you want to feel happier, more optimistic, more joyful, and resilient, Dr. Amen’s groundbreaking new book is for you. We’ve all felt anxious, sad, traumatized, grief-stricken, stressed, angry, or hopeless at some point in life. It’s perfectly normal to go through emotional crises or have periods when you feel panicked or out of sorts. It is how you respond to these challenges that will make all the difference in how you feel—not just immediately, but also in the long run. Unfortunately, many people turn to self-medicating behaviors, such as overeating, drugs, alcohol, risky sexual behavior, anger, or wasting time on mindless TV, video games, Internet surfing, or shopping. And even though these behaviors may give temporary relief from feeling bad, they usually only prolong and exacerbate the problems—or cause other, more serious ones. Is it possible to feel better—and make it last? Renowned physician, psychiatrist, brain-imaging researcher, and founder of Amen Clinics Dr. Daniel Amen understands how critical it is for you to know what will help you feel better fast, now and later. In Feel Better Fast and Make It Last, you’ll discover new, powerful brain-based strategies to quickly gain control over anxiety, worry, sadness, stress and anger, strengthening your resilience and giving you joy and purpose for a lifetime.
Publisher: NavPress
ISBN: 1496425685
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 328
Book Description
If you want to feel happier, more optimistic, more joyful, and resilient, Dr. Amen’s groundbreaking new book is for you. We’ve all felt anxious, sad, traumatized, grief-stricken, stressed, angry, or hopeless at some point in life. It’s perfectly normal to go through emotional crises or have periods when you feel panicked or out of sorts. It is how you respond to these challenges that will make all the difference in how you feel—not just immediately, but also in the long run. Unfortunately, many people turn to self-medicating behaviors, such as overeating, drugs, alcohol, risky sexual behavior, anger, or wasting time on mindless TV, video games, Internet surfing, or shopping. And even though these behaviors may give temporary relief from feeling bad, they usually only prolong and exacerbate the problems—or cause other, more serious ones. Is it possible to feel better—and make it last? Renowned physician, psychiatrist, brain-imaging researcher, and founder of Amen Clinics Dr. Daniel Amen understands how critical it is for you to know what will help you feel better fast, now and later. In Feel Better Fast and Make It Last, you’ll discover new, powerful brain-based strategies to quickly gain control over anxiety, worry, sadness, stress and anger, strengthening your resilience and giving you joy and purpose for a lifetime.
Smokey Joe: A Baseball Fable
Author: Ray Dyson
Publisher: PublishAmerica
ISBN: 1456060104
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 227
Book Description
The first time fabled pitcher Smokey Joe Hood held a baseball in his hand he knew it was meant to be thrown and thrown hard. And so he did. Harder and faster than any man who ever lived. A smoking fastball took him to the pinnacle of the game, but his passion for practical jokes and tall tales made him a legend to love and laugh with. In his inimitable style, he tells the story of a life that took him from the Kentucky farmlands of his youth to baseball's hall of fame, a life full of mischief, wild times and rousing baseball games. Along the way, we meet a cast of dazzling characters who join Smokey Joe on a romp through the glory days of baseball. On and off the field, Smokey Joe was truly a lovable, rollicking giant of his times."
Publisher: PublishAmerica
ISBN: 1456060104
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 227
Book Description
The first time fabled pitcher Smokey Joe Hood held a baseball in his hand he knew it was meant to be thrown and thrown hard. And so he did. Harder and faster than any man who ever lived. A smoking fastball took him to the pinnacle of the game, but his passion for practical jokes and tall tales made him a legend to love and laugh with. In his inimitable style, he tells the story of a life that took him from the Kentucky farmlands of his youth to baseball's hall of fame, a life full of mischief, wild times and rousing baseball games. Along the way, we meet a cast of dazzling characters who join Smokey Joe on a romp through the glory days of baseball. On and off the field, Smokey Joe was truly a lovable, rollicking giant of his times."
Cocaine Wars
Author: Mick McCaffrey
Publisher: Books
ISBN: 9781908023032
Category : Drug traffic
Languages : en
Pages : 365
Book Description
Publisher: Books
ISBN: 9781908023032
Category : Drug traffic
Languages : en
Pages : 365
Book Description
Rosez 4 a Gun
Author: Armond Towns
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 0595438709
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 303
Book Description
Part 1: Gunz As a teenager growing up in Asbury Park, NJ, there were never many positive options for Rasheen Jordan to choose from. Where as most 15-year-old kids might participate in boy scouts or recreational baseball, for Rasheen it was either drug dealing or street gangs. He and his friends chose both. But as the glamorous street life seems to lose its luster, Rasheen seeks other options outside of the ghetto. And as his new exit path becomes clear, he finds out that the ghetto is not the only thing he will leave behind! Part II: Rosez Rasheen is a unique college student to say the least. At 18, he's probably experienced more than the average 80-year-old. Does he belong in this college setting? Is he just playing college student? The dime bags of weed and his other illegal behaviors might say so. But is it possible for Rasheen to become more than just a street thug? Is it possible for him to leave his past behind and become the "college boy" that he is destined to be?
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 0595438709
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 303
Book Description
Part 1: Gunz As a teenager growing up in Asbury Park, NJ, there were never many positive options for Rasheen Jordan to choose from. Where as most 15-year-old kids might participate in boy scouts or recreational baseball, for Rasheen it was either drug dealing or street gangs. He and his friends chose both. But as the glamorous street life seems to lose its luster, Rasheen seeks other options outside of the ghetto. And as his new exit path becomes clear, he finds out that the ghetto is not the only thing he will leave behind! Part II: Rosez Rasheen is a unique college student to say the least. At 18, he's probably experienced more than the average 80-year-old. Does he belong in this college setting? Is he just playing college student? The dime bags of weed and his other illegal behaviors might say so. But is it possible for Rasheen to become more than just a street thug? Is it possible for him to leave his past behind and become the "college boy" that he is destined to be?
The Bobbsey Twins on a Houseboat
Author: Laura Lee Hope
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 129
Book Description
In 'The Bobbsey Twins on a Houseboat' by Laura Lee Hope, readers are transported into the adventurous world of the Bobbsey family as they embark on a thrilling vacation on a houseboat. The book, part of the beloved Bobbsey Twins series, combines elements of mystery, friendship, and family dynamics, making it a delightful read for both children and adults. Hope's writing style is simple yet engaging, with vivid descriptions that bring the setting to life while maintaining a sense of suspense throughout the story. This book reflects the literary context of early 20th-century children's literature, showcasing themes of curiosity and family unity. Laura Lee Hope's storytelling captures the essence of childhood wonder and exploration, making 'The Bobbsey Twins on a Houseboat' a timeless classic for all ages. Laura Lee Hope's experience as a children's book author and her understanding of young readers' interests is evident in the captivating narrative of this book. Her ability to create relatable characters and engaging plots has made her a celebrated author in the realm of children's literature. I highly recommend 'The Bobbsey Twins on a Houseboat' to readers looking for a charming and adventurous story that will entertain and inspire.
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 129
Book Description
In 'The Bobbsey Twins on a Houseboat' by Laura Lee Hope, readers are transported into the adventurous world of the Bobbsey family as they embark on a thrilling vacation on a houseboat. The book, part of the beloved Bobbsey Twins series, combines elements of mystery, friendship, and family dynamics, making it a delightful read for both children and adults. Hope's writing style is simple yet engaging, with vivid descriptions that bring the setting to life while maintaining a sense of suspense throughout the story. This book reflects the literary context of early 20th-century children's literature, showcasing themes of curiosity and family unity. Laura Lee Hope's storytelling captures the essence of childhood wonder and exploration, making 'The Bobbsey Twins on a Houseboat' a timeless classic for all ages. Laura Lee Hope's experience as a children's book author and her understanding of young readers' interests is evident in the captivating narrative of this book. Her ability to create relatable characters and engaging plots has made her a celebrated author in the realm of children's literature. I highly recommend 'The Bobbsey Twins on a Houseboat' to readers looking for a charming and adventurous story that will entertain and inspire.
The Bobbsey Twins on a Houseboat
Author: Laura Lee Hope
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Boat living
Languages : en
Pages : 270
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Boat living
Languages : en
Pages : 270
Book Description
The Last Jewish Gangster: The Early Years
Author: David Larson
Publisher: WildBlue Press
ISBN: 1957288213
Category : True Crime
Languages : en
Pages : 368
Book Description
“A captivating and different kind of story” about the life of Bugsy Siegel’s godson, from the author “who captured his voice” (Nick Pileggi, author/screenwriter of Goodfellas and Casino). In 1944 Brooklyn, newborn Michael J. Hardy is rejected by his mother so she can run with gangster Bugsy Siegel, Hardy’s godfather. Shirley Rook rose to the top of the criminal ranks. As the Queen of New York City crime, she laundered Mob money, ran the city’s largest bookmaking operation, and handed payouts to dirty cops, politicians, and judges. To win his mother’s love and respect, Hardy became a fearless gangster. Throughout his career as a mercenary, he robbed banks and drug dealers alike, ran a kidnapping ring, and even became a hired gun. At his lowest, he ended up doing time for his mother’s counterfeiting operation in Mexico’s most dangerous prison. Hardy’s criminal code of conduct combines elements of tough Ukrainian Jew and warm Southern Baptist, whether dealing with family and friends or fellow inmates during a combined twenty-six years spent in prisons and jails. He maintained this characteristic gregarious strength throughout his astonishing life in which Hardy was shot eleven times, committed fourteen hits for the Mob, twice wore wires for Rudy Giuliani to nab dirty cops, wrote a letter to JFK to get out of military prison, choked the Hillside Strangler, shared prison time with notorious criminals, and even spent ten years in Hollywood, cast in non-speaking roles in B-movies. “A fascinating character study of an unapologetic criminal. David S. Larson masterfully weaves this tale in Michael Hardy’s own words, resulting in a powerful, inside story of a gangster’s life.” —Cathy Scott, Los Angeles Times-bestselling author
Publisher: WildBlue Press
ISBN: 1957288213
Category : True Crime
Languages : en
Pages : 368
Book Description
“A captivating and different kind of story” about the life of Bugsy Siegel’s godson, from the author “who captured his voice” (Nick Pileggi, author/screenwriter of Goodfellas and Casino). In 1944 Brooklyn, newborn Michael J. Hardy is rejected by his mother so she can run with gangster Bugsy Siegel, Hardy’s godfather. Shirley Rook rose to the top of the criminal ranks. As the Queen of New York City crime, she laundered Mob money, ran the city’s largest bookmaking operation, and handed payouts to dirty cops, politicians, and judges. To win his mother’s love and respect, Hardy became a fearless gangster. Throughout his career as a mercenary, he robbed banks and drug dealers alike, ran a kidnapping ring, and even became a hired gun. At his lowest, he ended up doing time for his mother’s counterfeiting operation in Mexico’s most dangerous prison. Hardy’s criminal code of conduct combines elements of tough Ukrainian Jew and warm Southern Baptist, whether dealing with family and friends or fellow inmates during a combined twenty-six years spent in prisons and jails. He maintained this characteristic gregarious strength throughout his astonishing life in which Hardy was shot eleven times, committed fourteen hits for the Mob, twice wore wires for Rudy Giuliani to nab dirty cops, wrote a letter to JFK to get out of military prison, choked the Hillside Strangler, shared prison time with notorious criminals, and even spent ten years in Hollywood, cast in non-speaking roles in B-movies. “A fascinating character study of an unapologetic criminal. David S. Larson masterfully weaves this tale in Michael Hardy’s own words, resulting in a powerful, inside story of a gangster’s life.” —Cathy Scott, Los Angeles Times-bestselling author