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Salvatore "Sammy the Bull" Gravano (born March 12, 1945) is an American gangster who became the underboss of the Gambino crime family. This is his story. Directed by James Carroll.

Breakers is Shepherd Grey's account of what life looks like after organized civilization crumbles as he and his faithful canine companion, Rommel, venture out from their home in Virginia to try and count themselves among the survivors. It has been several years since the outbreak began. The virus is just a sick and twisted part of life now. You test as much as you can, but there is no "preventing" it, only staying alive until you catch it. "Red you're dead" is a phrase all too commonly heard throughout the world. You have your outlaw rowdy gunslingers, your criers, your survivors, and your ...

Sammy Hagar—legendary lead singer of Van Halen, founder of the Cabo Wabo Tequila brand, and one of rock music’s most notoriously successful performers—tells his unforgettable story in this one-of-a-kind autobiography of a life at the top of the charts. From his decade-long journey...

Beau Phillips was an insider and occasional accomplice who witnessed the legends of classic rock in their heyday and takes listeners inside the dressing rooms, hotel suites, and private planes of Led Zeppelin, the Rolling Stones, AC/DC, Eric Clapton, Paul McCartney, and dozens more to enjoy funny, decadent, and never-been-told stories of sex, drugs, and rock and roll. The book's foreword was written by Sammy Hagar, former lead singer for Van Halen.

Yes I Can is the self-portrait of one of the extraordinary men of our time, who became a figure of controversy because he dared to live his life not as a Negro but as a man. "I've got to be a star like another man has to breathe" writes Sammy Davis. "I've got to get so big, so powerful, so famous that the day will come when they'll look at me and see a man, and then somewhere along the way they'll notice he's a Negro."

Michael Danvers’ life of self-imposed seclusion is interrupted when he receives a strange invitation: the unique opportunity to move into and beta-test a fully automated, state-of-the-art smart home.

“[Landon] Woodson’s smooth and appealing narration presents Davis’ rise to international stardom and the racism he experienced along the way... A fun, touching, and revealing listen.” — Kirkus A reissue of Sammy Davis Jr.’s 1965 autobiography, Yes I Can chronicles this entertainment...

The doctor’s office called. It’s not good news. What comes next? When you are diagnosed with a life-changing illness, it can be overwhelming. While your diagnosis cannot be changed, the way you experience your illness can. In Hope for the Best, Plan for the Rest, Dr. Seow and Dr. Winemaker have combined their decades of palliative care research and experience in caring for seriously ill patients. They have harnessed the advice of thousands of patients to create a roadmap that every patient and family will benefit from.

Combat Pressure Points: A No Nonsense Guide to Pressure Point Fighting for Self-Defense is a one-of-a-kind book designed to teach you hard-hitting pressure point fighting techniques for real-world self-defense. Pressure point fighting is a fighting skill that can be performed by just about anyone, young and old, regardless of size or strength or level of experience. Best of all, you don’t need martial arts training to apply these simple fighting techniques. Unlike other pressure point books, Combat Pressure Points is devoid of impractical and gimmicky techniques that can get you injured ...

Look at It This Way answers questions we all may have been reluctant to ask, it gives us a glimpse into what blind people experience living in a sighted world, and it breaks through barriers that may cause people to think that differences equate to superiority or inferiority.

Cane Fighting Techniques For The Real World! Cane Fighting: The Authoritative Guide to Using the Cane or Walking Stick for Self-Defense is a no nonsense book written for anyone who wants to learn how to use the cane or walking stick as a fighting weapon for real-world self-defense. The Ultimate Self-Defense Weapon for Everyone! While seemingly inconspicuous, the cane or walking stick is both a practical and devastating weapon for all ages, young and old, regardless of size or strength or experience and skill level. Most importantly, you don’t need martial arts training to master this...

BUILD AN INVINCIBLE MIND! INVINCIBLE is a treasure trove of time-tested techniques and skills for improving mental toughness in the street, battlefield and playing field. It teaches you how to unlock the true power of your mind and achieve success in activities that demand peak performance. Invincible: Mental Toughness Techniques for the Street, Battlefield and Playing Field is ideal for: Athletes High-risk professions such as law enforcement, military service, and private security Self-defense students Martial artists Survivalists and preppers Fitness enthusiasts And many other activities ...

SMALLER PEOPLE CAN DEFEAT BIGGER OPPONENTS! When you’re about to fight a thug on the street and you have to look up to stare into his eyes, you’re bound to feel a pang of fear. But follow the solid strategies and self-defense techniques presented by self-defense maverick and innovator Sammy Franco, and the fight will end with your attacker looking up at you in confusion as he crashes to the ground. WHEN THE ODDS ARE STACKED AGAINST YOU! Sammy Franco was concerned that no book on the market successfully tackled the particular problem of fighting a larger, stronger opponent. In The ...

Helena Boyd, newly-divorced mother of a precocious eight-year-old named Benjamin, is excited at the prospect of fresh beginnings: new town, new house, new job. Freed from the tethers of her failed marriage, her choices are now completely her own to make, her future full of enticing possibilities. Until one ordinary autumn day when a mysterious little book is deposited through the drop slot at the library where Helena is newly employed.

On November 18, 1967, Private First Class Davis' artillery unit was hit by a massive enemy offensive. At 21 years old, he resolved to face the onslaught and prepared to die. Soon he would have a perforated kidney, crushed ribs, a broken vertebra, his flesh ripped by beehive darts, a bullet in his thigh, and burns all over his body. Ignoring his injuries, he manned a two-ton Howitzer by himself, crossed a canal under heavy fire to rescue three wounded American soldiers, and kept fighting until the enemy retreated.

LEARN BRUCE LEE'S PERSONAL ROAD MAP FOR FIGHTING SUCCESS Bruce Lee was a brilliant martial arts innovator who dedicated his life in search of self-knowledge and personal expression. Armed with a library of more than 2,000 books, Lee painstakingly gathered, analyzed, tested, and documented information relevant to his quest for martial truth. One of his most notable discoveries was the Five Ways of Attack - Lee’s personal road map for fighting success. Unfortunately, for most people, these unique fighting techniques are difficult to understand and almost impossible to apply. BRUCE LEE'S ...

In Solo Hiking: Unexpected Lessons from Hiking Alone, Sammy Rodrigo shares eight stories of her adventures in the outdoors and things she has learned along the way. Travel with her as she hikes along fields of wildflowers in the Grand Tetons, walks besides towering Saguaro cacti in the Sonoran Desert, and rides a boat next to hundreds of dolphins off the coast of California.

MENTAL TOUGHNESS FOR BUSINESS, SPORTS AND HEALTH! THE 10 BEST MENTAL TOUGHNESS TECHNIQUES contains time-tested techniques and strategies for improving mental toughness in all aspects of life. It teaches you how to unlock the true power of your mind and achieve success in business, sports, high-risk professions, self-defense, fitness, and other peak performance activities. However, you don’t have to be an athlete or warrior to benefit from this unique mental toughness book. In fact, the mental skills featured in this indispensable program can be used by anyone who wants to reach their ...

When Seconds Count is a comprehensive street smart self-defense book instructing law abiding citizens how to protect themselves against the mounting threat of violent crime. You can't learn this in a Karate class or mixed martial arts school. In fact, there are many instructors out there who are doing a lot more harm than good by making people believe they are trained to cope with vicious street criminals. Truth is, the martial arts techniques that score points and win trophies could get you killed in real-life self-defense encounters.

Gun ownership is a tremendous responsibility that requires you possess the knowledge, skills and attitude for safe gun handling. The Gun Safety handbook is a comprehensive no-nonsense guide for anyone who owns a gun or is considering buying a firearm for home defense or personal protection. In this book, world-renowned self defense expert Sammy Franco addresses some of the following important topics: the pros and cons of gun ownership, questions to ask yourself before buying a gun, how and where to purchase guns, the gun safety rules, dealing with children and guns, firearm basics, types of...