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6) War of the godfathers: the bloody confrontation of the Chicago and New York families for Las Vegas
Author
Publisher
Donald I. Fine
Pub. Date
c1990
Language
English
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
Some people join chess club, some people play football. Jack Shannon runs a secret blackjack ring in his private school’s basement. What else is the son of a Las Vegas casino mogul supposed to do? Everything starts falling apart when Jack’s mom is arrested for their family’s ties to organized crime. His sister Beth thinks this is the Shannon family’s chance to finally go straight, but Jack knows that something’s not right. His mom was sold...
Author
Publisher
Thomas Dunne Books, St. Martin's Press
Pub. Date
©2013.
Language
English
Formats
Description
The former governor traces his upbringing in a Las Vegas under mob control, his father's rise to a businessman, his own pursuits in law and politics, and his son's achievements as Nevada's Secretary of State.
Series
Publisher
Gwen Clancy Video Productions
Pub. Date
c2005
Language
English
Description
The towns history began with the discovery of an abundant water supply in the 1800's and earning its name as the desert oasis, Las Vegas, Spanish for "The Meadows". Discusses the Spanish influence, mountain men, emigrants, the Mormon Mission, Hoover Dam, and Las Vegas' beginnings in gambling.
Series
Publisher
Nev. Dept. of Cultural Affairs
Pub. Date
[2007]
Language
English
Description
"Highlights the history and work culture of casino and entertainment workers in Las Vegas. Based on contemporary fieldwork this project offers a fresh perspective of Las Vegas through the eyes of people who live and work in the city. The 24 Hour Show is a collaborative project between the Western Folklife Center and the Nevada State Museum, Las Vegas."-Accompanying material.
17) Discovering vintage Las Vegas: a guide to the city's timeless shops, restaurants, casinos and more
Author
Publisher
Globe Pequot Press
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
"Discovering Vintage Las Vegas takes you back in time to all of the timeless classic spots this city has to offer. The book spotlights the charming stories that tell you what each place is like now and how it got that way from classic restaurants to shops to other establishments like the casinos that still thrive today and evoke the unique character of the city. They're all still around--but they won't be around forever. Start reading, and start your...
19) Ocean's eleven
Publisher
Warner Home Video
Pub. Date
c2001
Language
English
Description
Three prestigious Las Vegas casinos. More than $160 million. Danny Ocean and his 10-man handpicked team of grifters and conmen are ready to carry out the most elaborate casino heist in history, and they just might get away with it.
20) Casino
Publisher
Universal Home Video
Pub. Date
[1998-]
Language
English
Description
In an era of over-the-top glitz, Sam "Ace" Rothstein is riding high as front man for the Mob's multi-billion-dollar Las Vegas operation. To protect their "investment," the bosses send in Ace's boyhood pal, hot-headed enforcer Nicky Santoro. It's a winning hand: Ace's brain and Nicky's muscle--until sexy wild card Ginger McKenna turns up the heat.
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