Author: Jai Anthony Jones
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781523917464
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 334
Book Description
THIS IS A FICTION BOOK BASED ON A TRUE STORY. THIS IS FOR THOSE WHO HAVE A HARD TIME FIGURING OUT THE LIFE OF ANY OF THEIR LOVE ONES WHO DWELL IN THE STREET LIFE. FOR THOSE THAT GLORIFY THE STREET LIFE;THIS IS A SELF HELP BOOK. FOR THOSE THAT GET INCARCERATED FOR A LONG PERIOD OF TIME, LET ME BE THE FIRST TO TELL YOU NOT TO BE UPSET THAT SOMEONE DOESNT PUT THEIR LIFE ON HOLD TO CATER TO YOU. KNOW WHAT YOU GETTING IN TO BECAUSE YOU MIGHT BECOME THE PERSON YOU DESPISE SO MUCH. A RAT! OH YEAH..AND WHEN YOU GET SHOT THAT SHIT HURT. This story begins with 1/2 Pint & Chevy who vowed to never coexist on the wicked streets of LOS ANGELES. SOMEONE HAS TO DIE! During Pints decade of FEDERAL incarceration he anticipated his revenge on the person who killed his road dog (bestfriend) as much as he anticipated his release date. But in life every coin has a flip side and Chevy was also eagerly waiting 1/2 Pints arrivial while death was waiting to cut the check on either one of their lives. It seemed to be inevitable until the unexpected occurred causing them to merge in a way that made the world witness what the streets been praying for. But how long will the peace last. Does real recognize real or is fake the new real? ENJOY THE BOOK.
Live by the Gun Die by the Gun 1
Author: Jai Anthony Jones
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781523917464
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 334
Book Description
THIS IS A FICTION BOOK BASED ON A TRUE STORY. THIS IS FOR THOSE WHO HAVE A HARD TIME FIGURING OUT THE LIFE OF ANY OF THEIR LOVE ONES WHO DWELL IN THE STREET LIFE. FOR THOSE THAT GLORIFY THE STREET LIFE;THIS IS A SELF HELP BOOK. FOR THOSE THAT GET INCARCERATED FOR A LONG PERIOD OF TIME, LET ME BE THE FIRST TO TELL YOU NOT TO BE UPSET THAT SOMEONE DOESNT PUT THEIR LIFE ON HOLD TO CATER TO YOU. KNOW WHAT YOU GETTING IN TO BECAUSE YOU MIGHT BECOME THE PERSON YOU DESPISE SO MUCH. A RAT! OH YEAH..AND WHEN YOU GET SHOT THAT SHIT HURT. This story begins with 1/2 Pint & Chevy who vowed to never coexist on the wicked streets of LOS ANGELES. SOMEONE HAS TO DIE! During Pints decade of FEDERAL incarceration he anticipated his revenge on the person who killed his road dog (bestfriend) as much as he anticipated his release date. But in life every coin has a flip side and Chevy was also eagerly waiting 1/2 Pints arrivial while death was waiting to cut the check on either one of their lives. It seemed to be inevitable until the unexpected occurred causing them to merge in a way that made the world witness what the streets been praying for. But how long will the peace last. Does real recognize real or is fake the new real? ENJOY THE BOOK.
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781523917464
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 334
Book Description
THIS IS A FICTION BOOK BASED ON A TRUE STORY. THIS IS FOR THOSE WHO HAVE A HARD TIME FIGURING OUT THE LIFE OF ANY OF THEIR LOVE ONES WHO DWELL IN THE STREET LIFE. FOR THOSE THAT GLORIFY THE STREET LIFE;THIS IS A SELF HELP BOOK. FOR THOSE THAT GET INCARCERATED FOR A LONG PERIOD OF TIME, LET ME BE THE FIRST TO TELL YOU NOT TO BE UPSET THAT SOMEONE DOESNT PUT THEIR LIFE ON HOLD TO CATER TO YOU. KNOW WHAT YOU GETTING IN TO BECAUSE YOU MIGHT BECOME THE PERSON YOU DESPISE SO MUCH. A RAT! OH YEAH..AND WHEN YOU GET SHOT THAT SHIT HURT. This story begins with 1/2 Pint & Chevy who vowed to never coexist on the wicked streets of LOS ANGELES. SOMEONE HAS TO DIE! During Pints decade of FEDERAL incarceration he anticipated his revenge on the person who killed his road dog (bestfriend) as much as he anticipated his release date. But in life every coin has a flip side and Chevy was also eagerly waiting 1/2 Pints arrivial while death was waiting to cut the check on either one of their lives. It seemed to be inevitable until the unexpected occurred causing them to merge in a way that made the world witness what the streets been praying for. But how long will the peace last. Does real recognize real or is fake the new real? ENJOY THE BOOK.
Gun Violence
Author: Holly Cefrey
Publisher: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
ISBN: 1435848411
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 66
Book Description
This book covers the history of guns and gun violence and how guns have been used for both good and bad, to enact violence and to combat it.
Publisher: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
ISBN: 1435848411
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 66
Book Description
This book covers the history of guns and gun violence and how guns have been used for both good and bad, to enact violence and to combat it.
Johnny Got His Gun
Author: Dalton Trumbo
Publisher: Kensington Publishing Corp.
ISBN: 0806537604
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 289
Book Description
The Searing Portrayal Of War That Has Stunned And Galvanized Generations Of Readers An immediate bestseller upon its original publication in 1939, Dalton Trumbo?s stark, profoundly troubling masterpiece about the horrors of World War I brilliantly crystallized the uncompromising brutality of war and became the most influential protest novel of the Vietnam era. Johnny Got His Gun is an undisputed classic of antiwar literature that?s as timely as ever. ?A terrifying book, of an extraordinary emotional intensity.?--The Washington Post "Powerful. . . an eye-opener." --Michael Moore "Mr. Trumbo sets this story down almost without pause or punctuation and with a fury amounting to eloquence."--The New York Times "A book that can never be forgotten by anyone who reads it."--Saturday Review
Publisher: Kensington Publishing Corp.
ISBN: 0806537604
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 289
Book Description
The Searing Portrayal Of War That Has Stunned And Galvanized Generations Of Readers An immediate bestseller upon its original publication in 1939, Dalton Trumbo?s stark, profoundly troubling masterpiece about the horrors of World War I brilliantly crystallized the uncompromising brutality of war and became the most influential protest novel of the Vietnam era. Johnny Got His Gun is an undisputed classic of antiwar literature that?s as timely as ever. ?A terrifying book, of an extraordinary emotional intensity.?--The Washington Post "Powerful. . . an eye-opener." --Michael Moore "Mr. Trumbo sets this story down almost without pause or punctuation and with a fury amounting to eloquence."--The New York Times "A book that can never be forgotten by anyone who reads it."--Saturday Review
The Bust
Author: Stanley E. James
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781973886778
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 262
Book Description
Drugs, homicides, corrupt officials, and gang violence have taken over the Los Angeles County streets of Long Beach, California. Mitch is a 'Tiny Gangsta' who had been patiently waiting and is now in charge of the daily operations of their Crip set Square Hood Crips. Mitch and his fellow Crip homies, C Mac, Tristan, and Roddy all have different hopes and share similar journeys in life. As Mitch tries to change for the better after dealing with so many of life's tragedies, he wanted to continue his career and dreams of becoming a world renown writer and poet. Being from the ghettos of North Long Beach, the gang life reels him back in deeper than ever. The FBI, and local authorities are trying to lock down Mitch and his gang, the homicide count has risen in the streets. Will Mitch escape to the East Coast to lay low and start a new chapter in his life with his family? Or, will he end up either locked up or six feet under? Lace up your chucks and take a walk through these North Long Beach streets with Mitch and his gang.
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781973886778
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 262
Book Description
Drugs, homicides, corrupt officials, and gang violence have taken over the Los Angeles County streets of Long Beach, California. Mitch is a 'Tiny Gangsta' who had been patiently waiting and is now in charge of the daily operations of their Crip set Square Hood Crips. Mitch and his fellow Crip homies, C Mac, Tristan, and Roddy all have different hopes and share similar journeys in life. As Mitch tries to change for the better after dealing with so many of life's tragedies, he wanted to continue his career and dreams of becoming a world renown writer and poet. Being from the ghettos of North Long Beach, the gang life reels him back in deeper than ever. The FBI, and local authorities are trying to lock down Mitch and his gang, the homicide count has risen in the streets. Will Mitch escape to the East Coast to lay low and start a new chapter in his life with his family? Or, will he end up either locked up or six feet under? Lace up your chucks and take a walk through these North Long Beach streets with Mitch and his gang.
Hey There (You with the Gun in Your Hand)
Author: Robert J. Randisi
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 9780312376420
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 276
Book Description
In 1961 Las Vegas, Eddie Gianelli, pit boss at the Sands Casino and a friend of members of the Rat Pack, is called in by Frank Sinatra to stop an extortionist targeting Sammy Davis, Jr., only to find himself caught in a conspiracy involving murder and the Secret Service.
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 9780312376420
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 276
Book Description
In 1961 Las Vegas, Eddie Gianelli, pit boss at the Sands Casino and a friend of members of the Rat Pack, is called in by Frank Sinatra to stop an extortionist targeting Sammy Davis, Jr., only to find himself caught in a conspiracy involving murder and the Secret Service.
Die by the Gun
Author: William W. Johnstone
Publisher: Pinnacle Books
ISBN: 0786040785
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 324
Book Description
An innocent fugitive joins a cattle drive in New Mexico Territory—but a herd of trouble is one step behind him… In this thrilling frontier saga, bestselling authors William W. Johnstone and J.A. Johnstone celebrate an unsung hero of the American West: a humble chuckwagon cook searching for justice—and fighting for his life . . . DIE BY THE GUN Dewey “Mac” McKenzie is wanted for a killing he didn’t commit. He saved his hide once by signing on as a cattle drive chuckwagon cook and bolting the territories. Turned out Mac was as good at fixing vittles as he was at dodging bullets. But Mac’s enemies are hungry for more—and they’ve hired a gang of ruthless killers to turn up the heat . . . Mac’s only hope is to join another cattle drive on the Goodnight-Loving Trail, deep in New Mexico Territory. The journey ahead is even deadlier than the hired guns behind him. His trail boss is an ornery cuss. His crewmate is the owner’s spoiled son. And the route is overrun with kill-crazy rustlers and bloodthirsty Comanche. Worse, Mac’s would-be killers are closing in fast. But when the cattle owner’s son is kidnapped, the courageous young cook has no choice but to jump out of the frying pan—and into the fire . . .
Publisher: Pinnacle Books
ISBN: 0786040785
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 324
Book Description
An innocent fugitive joins a cattle drive in New Mexico Territory—but a herd of trouble is one step behind him… In this thrilling frontier saga, bestselling authors William W. Johnstone and J.A. Johnstone celebrate an unsung hero of the American West: a humble chuckwagon cook searching for justice—and fighting for his life . . . DIE BY THE GUN Dewey “Mac” McKenzie is wanted for a killing he didn’t commit. He saved his hide once by signing on as a cattle drive chuckwagon cook and bolting the territories. Turned out Mac was as good at fixing vittles as he was at dodging bullets. But Mac’s enemies are hungry for more—and they’ve hired a gang of ruthless killers to turn up the heat . . . Mac’s only hope is to join another cattle drive on the Goodnight-Loving Trail, deep in New Mexico Territory. The journey ahead is even deadlier than the hired guns behind him. His trail boss is an ornery cuss. His crewmate is the owner’s spoiled son. And the route is overrun with kill-crazy rustlers and bloodthirsty Comanche. Worse, Mac’s would-be killers are closing in fast. But when the cattle owner’s son is kidnapped, the courageous young cook has no choice but to jump out of the frying pan—and into the fire . . .
American Gun
Author: Chris Kyle
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 0062242733
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 298
Book Description
THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING FOLLOW-UP TO AMERICAN SNIPER Join Chris Kyle on a journedy to discover “how 10 firearms changed United States history” (New York Times Book Review) Drawing on his legendary firearms knowledge and combat experience, U.S. Navy SEAL and #1 bestselling author of American Sniper Chris Kyle dramatically chronicles the story of America—from the Revolution to the present—through the lens of ten iconic guns and the remarkable heroes who used them to shape history: the American long rifle, Spencer repeater, Colt .45 revolver, Winchester 1873 rifle, Springfield M1903 rifle, M1911 pistol, Thompson submachine gun, M1 Garand, .38 Special police revolver, and the M16 rifle platform Kyle himself used. American Gun is a sweeping epic of bravery, adventure, invention, and sacrifice. Featuring a foreword and afterword by Taya Kyle and illustrated with more than 100 photographs, this new paperback edition features a bonus chapter, “The Eleventh Gun,” on shotguns, derringers, and the Browning M2 machine gun.
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 0062242733
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 298
Book Description
THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING FOLLOW-UP TO AMERICAN SNIPER Join Chris Kyle on a journedy to discover “how 10 firearms changed United States history” (New York Times Book Review) Drawing on his legendary firearms knowledge and combat experience, U.S. Navy SEAL and #1 bestselling author of American Sniper Chris Kyle dramatically chronicles the story of America—from the Revolution to the present—through the lens of ten iconic guns and the remarkable heroes who used them to shape history: the American long rifle, Spencer repeater, Colt .45 revolver, Winchester 1873 rifle, Springfield M1903 rifle, M1911 pistol, Thompson submachine gun, M1 Garand, .38 Special police revolver, and the M16 rifle platform Kyle himself used. American Gun is a sweeping epic of bravery, adventure, invention, and sacrifice. Featuring a foreword and afterword by Taya Kyle and illustrated with more than 100 photographs, this new paperback edition features a bonus chapter, “The Eleventh Gun,” on shotguns, derringers, and the Browning M2 machine gun.
Gun, With Occasional Music
Author: Jonathan Lethem
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 9780312858780
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 274
Book Description
Twenty-first-century private detective Conrad Metcalf has a dead doctor on his hands, a monkey on his back, and a kangaroo in his waiting room in a first novel with a sharp-edged, funny vision of the future.
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 9780312858780
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 274
Book Description
Twenty-first-century private detective Conrad Metcalf has a dead doctor on his hands, a monkey on his back, and a kangaroo in his waiting room in a first novel with a sharp-edged, funny vision of the future.
Death by "gun Control"
Author: Aaron S. Zelman
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780964230460
Category : Firearms
Languages : en
Pages : 338
Book Description
Analyzes the connection between civilian disarmament and the Genocide Formula, by examining laws and historical experiences in 20th Century China, USSR, Turkey, Cambodia, Rwanda, Nazi Germany,Uganda, Guatemala, Zimbabwe and Japan. Discusses religious and moral basis of right to self-defense.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780964230460
Category : Firearms
Languages : en
Pages : 338
Book Description
Analyzes the connection between civilian disarmament and the Genocide Formula, by examining laws and historical experiences in 20th Century China, USSR, Turkey, Cambodia, Rwanda, Nazi Germany,Uganda, Guatemala, Zimbabwe and Japan. Discusses religious and moral basis of right to self-defense.
The Gun That Made the Twenties Roar
Author: William J. Helmer
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780882270128
Category : Thompson submachine gun
Languages : en
Pages : 286
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780882270128
Category : Thompson submachine gun
Languages : en
Pages : 286
Book Description