Автор: Lupo Salvatore Название: History of the Mafia ISBN: 0231131356 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780231131353 Издательство: Wiley Цена: 3485.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщикаПоставка под заказ. Описание:
When we think of the Italian Mafia, we think of Marlon Brando, Tony Soprano, and the Corleones--iconic actors and characters who give shady dealings a mythical pop presence. Yet these sensational depictions take us only so far. The true story of the Mafia reveals both an organization and mindset dedicated to the preservation of tradition. It is no accident that the rise of the Mafia coincided with the unification of Italy and the influx of immigrants into America. The Mafia means more than a horse head under the sheets--it functions as an alternative to the state, providing its own social and political justice.
Combining a nuanced history with a unique counternarrative concerning stereotypes of the immigrant, Salvatore Lupo, a leading historian of modern Italy and a major authority on its criminal history, has written the definitive account of the Sicilian Mafia from 1860 to the present. Consulting rare archival sources, he traces the web of associations, both illicit and legitimate, that have defined Cosa Nostra during its various incarnations. He focuses on several crucial periods of transition: the Italian unification of 1860 to 1861, the murder of noted politician Notarbartolo, fascist repression of the Mafia, the Allied invasion of 1943, social conflicts after each world war, and the major murders and trials of the 1980s.
Lupo identifies the internal cultural codes that define the Mafia and places these codes within the context of social groups and communities. He also challenges the belief that the Mafia has grown more ruthless in recent decades. Rather than representing a shift from "honorable" crime to immoral drug trafficking and violence, Lupo argues the terroristic activities of the modern Mafia signify a new desire for visibility and a distinct break from the state. Where these pursuits will take the family adds a fascinating coda to Lupo's work.
Автор: Runyx Название: The Predator: A Dark Contemporary Mafia Romance ISBN: 1087931762 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781087931760 Издательство: Неизвестно Рейтинг: Цена: 2068.00 р. Наличие на складе: Ожидается поступление.
Описание:
What happens when an unstoppable force meets an immovable object in the field of death?
In the dark underbelly of the mob, Tristan Caine has been an anomaly. As the only non-blooded member in the high circle of the Tenebrae Outfit, he is an enigma to all - his skills unparalleled, his morality questionable, and his motives unknown. He is lethal and he knows it.
As does Morana Vitalio, the genius extraordinaire daughter of the rival family. What Caine does with weapons, Morana does with computers. When a twenty-year old mystery resurfaces, Morana infiltrates Caine's house, intent on killing him, unaware of a tie that binds them together. Hate, heat, and history clash together with unexpected sparks.
But something bigger, something worse is happening in their world. And despite their animosity, only they can fight it down.
The Predator is an enemies-to-lovers, dark, contemporary romance set in a fictional universe with mafia, passion and incredible storytelling.
Автор: Greg Olson Название: Black Coffee Lightning: David Lynch Returns to Twin Peaks ISBN: 1949024628 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781949024623 Издательство: Mare Nostrum (Eurospan) Рейтинг: Цена: 3447.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть (более 5-х шт.) Описание: Greg Olson, author of David Lynch: Beautiful Dark, the essential book on Lynch’s life and art, has resided in the Twin Peaks region of the Northwest for decades, and David Lynch spent youthful years in the Northwest; both of their fathers were woodsmen. Lynch believes that the world hums with spirituality, and over a thirty-year span Lynch and Mark Frost created forty-eight hours of Twin Peaks TV and film, hypnotic cinematic music immersed in the depths and divine heights of human nature, an artistic song of the forest, America, the world, the cosmos. David Lynch is an international icon of visionary artistic innovation, humanistic thought and philanthropy, and spiritual exploration, and Twin Peaks: The Return is his magnum opus, a mytho-poetic summation of his deepest beliefs and concerns. Author Olson, in his characteristically intimate and personal way, traces the Twin Peaks currents of Lynch’s emotional-visceral storytelling, themes, imagery and sound: the way the artist and viewer share an electrified circuit of mystery and understanding.
Название: Art of Mafia III ISBN: 1785655310 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781785655319 Издательство: Titan books ltd. Рейтинг: Цена: 4651.00 р. Наличие на складе: Поставка под заказ.
Описание: In Mafia III, game developer 2K has players join Lincoln Clay as he builds his own criminal organization in 1968 New Bordeaux. Featuring the striking art behind Mafia III, explorations of the characters and locations and commentary from art director Dave Smith, this is an incredible behind-the-scenes look at this landmark title.
Автор: Iannuzzi, Joseph (Author) Название: The Mafia Cookbook: Revised and Expanded ISBN: 1476743487 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781476743486 Издательство: Simon & Schuster Цена: 2647.00 р. Наличие на складе: Ожидается поступление.
Описание: In The Mafia Cookbook, Joe Dogs took the quintessential Mob formula -- murder, betrayal, food -- and turned it into a bestseller, not surprisingly, since Joe Dogs's mixture of authentic Italian recipes and colorful Mafia anecdotes is as much fun to read as it is to cook from. Now The Mafia Cookbook is reprinted with Cooking on the Lam -- adding thirty-seven original new recipes and a thrilling account of Dogs's recent years since he testified against the Mob in five major trials, all told in his authentic, inimitable tough-guy style. The new recipes are simple, quick, and completely foolproof, including such classic dishes as Shrimp Scampi, Tomato Sauce (the Mob mainstay), Chicken Cordon Bleu, Veal Piccata, Marinated Asparagus Wrapped with Prosciutto, Baked Stuffed Clams, Veal Chops Milanese, Sicilian (what else?) Caponata, Gambino-style Fried Chicken, Lobster Thermidor (for when you want to celebrate that big score), and desserts rich enough to melt a loan shark's heart.
Readers can follow these recipes and learn to cook Italian anytime, anywhere, even on the lam, even in places where Italian groceries may be hard or impossible to find. Tested by Mob heavy hitters as well as FBI agents and U.S. marshals, these recipes are simple to follow, full of timesaving shortcuts, and liberally seasoned with Joe Dogs's stories of life inside -- and outside -- the Mob.
This is the perfect cookbook for anyone who wants to make the kind of food that Tony Soprano only dreams about.
Автор: Evans, Clio Название: Thieves and Monsters: A Monster Mafia Romance ISBN: ISBN-13(EAN): 9798393436971 Издательство: Неизвестно Рейтинг: Цена: 2757.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Автор: James Lylah Название: The Mafia and His Angel: Part 1 ISBN: 1640349987 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781640349988 Издательство: Неизвестно Цена: 3102.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Автор: James Lylah Название: The Mafia and His Angel Part 3 ISBN: 1640349960 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781640349964 Издательство: Неизвестно Цена: 3102.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: AylaMy wings were ready to fly, but he clipped them. Feather by feather, until I had nothing left. Then my savior came. He waged a bloodbath to find me. He loves me. He wants his Angel to be free. But how can I fly again when my wings are broken?AlessioThis war isn
Автор: Stallings Courtenay Название: Laura`s Ghost: Women Speak about Twin Peaks ISBN: 1949024083 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781949024081 Издательство: Gazelle Book Services Рейтинг: Цена: 5781.00 р. Наличие на складе: Поставка под заказ.
Описание: In 1990, the ground-breaking television series Twin Peaks, co-created by David Lynch and Mark Frost, opened with a murder mystery when a beautiful homecoming queen, wrapped in plastic, washed up on a cold and rocky beach. Laura Palmers character began as a plot device that triggered a small town to face its fractured self. But after three seasons and a film, Laura Palmer is no longer just a plot device. Instead of solely focusing on the murderer, like most traditional storytelling at the time, the audience gets to know the victim, a complex young woman who explores her sexuality and endures incredible abuse. This is an examination of Laura Palmers legacy on the 30th anniversary of Twin Peaks. Palmers character was one of the few frank and horrific representations of sexual abuse victims which did not diminish the strength and complexity of the victim. Sheryl Lee, who played Laura Palmer, discusses the challenges of the role and how it has impacted herself as well as women she has met over the years, many of whom are survivors of sexual abuse. The role demanded that Lee give all her vulnerability as an actor to this role. This role is one she cannot escape, one with which she will forever be identified. It was a role that still haunts her today. For many women, this character represents them. Here was a woman who was not just a victim, but who was owning her sexuality as well -- a woman coming into her own and discovering her sources of power. This book is a reckoning in which women from the show and community speak about grief, mischief, humour, sexuality, strength, weakness, wickedness, and survival.
Автор: James Lylah Название: The Mafia and His Angel: Part 2 ISBN: 1640349979 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781640349971 Издательство: Неизвестно Цена: 2757.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Автор: Barnaby Edwards, David Bushman Название: A World of Demons: The Villains of Doctor Who ISBN: 1949024377 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781949024371 Издательство: Gazelle Book Services Рейтинг: Цена: 2757.00 р. Наличие на складе: Нет в наличии.
Описание: "One may tolerate a world of demons for the sake of an angel"-Jean-Antoninette ("Reinette") Poisson, aka Madame de Pompadour, "The Girl in the Fireplace" What a world of demons Doctor Who has presented us with over the past seven decades: from Daleks and Cybermen to Weeping Angels and the Silence, the greatest villains of the Who-niverse have achieved an iconic status all their own, cementing themselves in the minds of millions of viewers (why else would Parker Brothers have devised a version of Monopoly after them?). If, as the Seventh Doctor once said, "You can always judge a man by the quality of his enemies," the Doctor is great indeed, rescuing the universe time and again from some of the most formidable and terrifying villains in science fiction history. Now, for the first time, an entire anthology of essays is dedicated to deconstructing this gallery of blackguards.
Who are the greatest Who villains of all time? Why are they so frightening? And-apologies to Shakespeare-what do they tell us about the villainy of our own fears?
Автор: Heard, Michelle Название: Taken By A Sinner: A Greek Mafia Romance ISBN: ISBN-13(EAN): 9798438051589 Издательство: Неизвестно Рейтинг: Цена: 2930.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть (1 шт.)
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