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The Last Kilo Willy Falcon and the Cocaine Empire That Seduced America [electronic resource] : by English, T. J..aut; cloudLibrary;
From true-crime legend T. J. English, the epic, behind-the-scenes saga of “Los Muchachos,” one of the most successful cocaine trafficking organizations in American history—a story of glitz, glamour, and organized crime set against 1980’s Miami. Despite what Scarface might lead one to believe, violence was not the dominant characteristic of the cocaine business. It was corruption: the dirty cops, agents, lawyers, judges, and politicians who made the drug world go round. And no one managed that carousel of dangerous players better than Willy Falcon. A Cuban exile whose family escaped Fidel Castro’s Cuba when he was eleven years old, Falcon, as a teenager, became active in the anti-Castro movement. He began smuggling cocaine into the U.S. as a way to raise money to buy arms for the Contras in Central America. This counter-revolutionary activity led directly to Willy’s genesis as a narco. He and his partners built an extraordinary international organization from the ground up. Los Muchachos, the syndicate founded by Falcon, thrived as a major cocaine distribution network in the U.S. from the late 1970’s into the early 1990’s. At their height, Los Muchachos made more than a hundred million dollars a year. At the same time, Willy, his brother Tavy Falcon, and partner Sal Magluta became famous as championship powerboat racers. Cocaine, used by everyone from A-list celebrities to lawyers and people in law enforcement, came to define an era, and for a time, Willy Falcon and those like him—major suppliers, of whom there were only a few—became stars in their own right. They were the deliverers of good times, at least until the downside of persistent cocaine use became apparent: delusions of grandeur, psychological addiction, financial ruin. Thus, the War on Drugs was born, and federal authorities came after Falcon and his crew with a vengeance. Willy found himself on the run, his marriage and family life in shambles, the halcyon days of boat races and lavish trips to Vegas and parties at the Mutiny night club seemingly a distant memory. T. J. English has been granted unprecedented access to the inner workings of Los Muchachos, sitting down with Willy Falcon and his associates for many lengthy interviews, and revealing never-before-understood details about drug trafficking. A classic of true-crime writing from a master of the genre, The Last Kilo traces the rise and fall of a true cocaine empire—and the lives left in its wake.
Subjects: Electronic books.; 20th Century; Criminals & Outlaws; Organized Crime; Latin America;
© 2024., HarperCollins,
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War dogs [videorecording] / by Chin, Stephen,screenwriter.; Cooper, Bradley,film producer.; Gordon, Mark,1956-film producer.; Hill, Jonah,actor.; Lantz, Steve,actor.; Phillips, Todd,1970-film producer,screenwriter,film director.; Pollak, Kevin,1958-actor.; Smilovic, Jason,screenwriter.; Teller, Miles,actor.; Warner Bros. Entertainment,publisher.;
Music, Cliff Martinez ; editor, Jeff Groth ; director of photography, Lawrence Sher.Jonah Hill, Miles Teller, Steve Lantz, Kevin Pollak.Two friends in their early twenties living in Miami Beach during the Iraq War exploit a little-known government initiative that allows small businesses to bid on U.S. Military contracts. Starting small, they begin raking in big money and are living the high life. But the pair gets in over their heads when they land a 300 million dollar deal to arm the Afghan Military.Canadian Home Video Rating: 14A.MPAA rating: R; for language throughout, drug use and some sexual references.DVD ; widescreen presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1.
Subjects: Comedy films.; Crime films.; Feature films.; Fiction films.; Video recordings for people with visual disabilities.; Defense contracts; Male friendship; Money; Small business; Weapons industry;
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Paper Mario. [electronic resource]. by Nintendo of America Inc.;
Game.A new paper-crafted Mario adventure unfolds on Nintendo Switch! The kingdom has been ravaged by an Origami menace! Join Mario and his new partner, Olivia, as they battle evil folded soldiers, repair the damaged landscape, and try to free Princess Peach's castle from the clutches of King Olly in this comedy-filled adventure, only on the Nintendo Switch system. Master strategic, ring-based battles line up scattered enemies and plan your attack to maximize damage with the new, ring-based battle system that requires both puzzle-solving skills and a quick wit. Mario and Luigi receive an invitation from Princess Peach to attend an Origami Festival and excitedly hurry to Toad town...but Something's amiss. After investigating the eerily empty town, the duo finds a fearsome (and folded) Princess peach--she's been turned into Origami by King Olly, ruler of the Origami kingdom! With five giant streamers under his control, King Olly binds Princess Peach's castle and transports it to a distant mountain as part of his plan to re-fold the world. On his journey to liberate Peach's castle and repair the ravaged paper landscape, Mario meets Olivia, King olly's sister, and the two join forces to put a stop to olly's Origami onslaught. Even Bowser falls victim to olly's plot when his minions are turned into Origami folded soldiers and betray their koopa King, forcing him to ally with Mario and Olivia! Battle the folded soldiers in ring-based battles that challenge you to strategically line up enemies to maximize damage! Out of battle, Mario can use the arm-extending 1, 000-fold Arms ability in specific spots to interact with the landscape to pull, Peel, hit, and more! Join Mario, Olivia, and their companions on a journey of laughter and emotion, thrills, and a whole lot of Folding.ESRB Content Rating: E, Everyone (Mild cartoon violence).Cartridge compatible with Nintendo Switch video game system ; HDTV 720p/1080i/1080p ; in game surround sound ; Nintendo Switch Pro controller compatible.
Subjects: Role playing video games.; Video games.; Nintendo video games.; Arcade-style video games.; Mario, Mario (Fictitious character); Nintendo Switch (Video game console); Nintendo Switch video games.; Video games.; Computer games.; Paper Mario The origami king (Game); Origami;
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Mermaids are the worst! / by Willan, Alex.;
"Who doesn't love a good vacation? Soaking up some sun, floating on the waves and arm wrestling an octopus? When mermaids show up in the middle of Gilbert's goblin getaway, their fin-flapping festivities quickly turn rest and relaxation into stress and aggravation. This is clearly proof that mermaids are the worst! Can Gilbert find his beachside bliss or will he be caught in the undertow of these seaside shenanigans?"--Ages 4-8.
Subjects: Humorous fiction.; Picture books.; Vacations; Beaches; Goblins; Mermaids;
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Every note played : a novel / by Genova, Lisa,author.;
An accomplished concert pianist, Richard received standing ovations from audiences all over the world in awe of his rare combination of emotional resonance and flawless technique. Every finger of his hands was a finely calibrated instrument, dancing across the keys and striking each note with exacting precision. That was eight months ago. Richard now has ALS, and his entire right arm is paralyzed. His fingers are impotent, still, devoid of possibility. The loss of his hand feels like a death, a loss of true love, a divorce--his divorce. He knows his left arm will go next. Three years ago, Karina removed their framed wedding picture from the living room wall and hung a mirror there instead. But she still hasn't moved on. Karina is paralyzed by excuses and fear, stuck in an unfulfilling life as a piano teacher, afraid to pursue the path she abandoned as a young woman, blaming Richard and their failed marriage for all of it. When Richard becomes increasingly paralyzed and is no longer able to live on his own, Karina becomes his reluctant caretaker. As Richard's muscles, voice, and breath fade, both he and Karina try to reconcile their past before it's too late.
Subjects: Domestic fiction.; Psychological fiction.; Pianists; Husband and wife; Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis;
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24 hours to live [videorecording] / by Anderson, Paul,actor.; Hauer, Rutger,1944-actor.; Hawke, Ethan,1970-actor.; Smrz, Brian,film director.; Videoville Showtime,film distributor.;
Paul Anderson, Ethan Hawke, Rutger Hauer.CIA agent who sacrifices everything for his employers, including his family and, ultimately, his own life. No sooner has he shuffled off this mortal coil, though, than he finds himself mysteriously resurrected for one last mission that's timed to last exactly 24 hours. Once the countdown clock embedded in his arm reaches zero, he'll once again nod off into an eternal slumber if he hasn't completed his task.Canadian Home Video Rating: 18A.MPAA rating: R.Blu-ray disc (requires Blu-ray player for playback) ; anamorphic widescreen format (2.40:1 aspect ratio) ; Dolby TrueHD 5.1.
Subjects: Feature films.; Action and adventure films.; Future life; Criminal investigation;
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100 most popular songs for fingerpicking guitar. by Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation.;
Subjects: Popular music.; Rock music.; Notated music.; Scores.; Guitar;
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Kill the messenger [videorecording] / by Cuesta, Michael,1963-; DeWitt, Rosemarie,actor.; Landesman, Peter,1965-; Liotta, Ray,actor.; Renner, Jeremy,actor.; Schou, Nick.Kill the messenger.Videorecording.; Webb, Gary,1955-2004.Dark alliance.Videorecording.; Bluegrass Films,production company.; Entertainment One (Firm : Canada); Focus Features,production company.;
Director of photography, Sean Bobbitt ; editor, Brian A. Kates ; music, Nathan Johnson.Jeremy Renner, Rosemarie DeWitt, Ray Liotta, Tim Blake Nelson, Barry Pepper, Oliver Platt, Michael Sheen, Michael Kenneth Williams, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Andy Garcia.Webb stumbles onto a story which leads to the shady origins of the men who started the crack epidemic on the nation's streets, and further alleges that the CIA was aware of major dealers who were smuggling cocaine into the U.S., and using the profits to arm rebels fighting in Nicaragua. Despite warnings from drug kingpins and CIA operatives to stop his investigation, Webb keeps digging to uncover a conspiracy with explosive implications.Canadian Home Video Rating: 14A.DVD, region 1, anamorphic widescreen (2.40:1) presentation; Dolby digital 5.1.
Subjects: Schou, Nick.; Webb, Gary, 1955-2004.; Cocaine industry; Conspiracies; Crime films.; Drug traffic; Feature films.; Journalists;
© 2015., Focus Features ; Distributed by Entertainment One,
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Devil may cry. [electronic resource]. by Microsoft Corporation.;
Game.The Devil you know returns in this brand new entry in the over-the-top action series. Prepare to get downright demonic with this signature blend of high-octane stylized action and otherworldly and original characters the series is known for. Director Hideaki Itsuno and the core team have returned to create the most insane, technically advanced and utterly unmissable action experience of this generation! The threat of demonic power has returned to menace the world once again in Devil May Cry 5. The invasion begins when the seeds of a "demon tree" take root in Red Grave City. As this hellish incursion starts to take over the city, a young demon hunter Nero, arrives with his partner Nico in their "Devil May Cry" motorhome. Finding himself without the use of his right arm, Nero enlists Nico, a self-professed weapons artist, to design a variety of unique mechanical Devil Breaker arms to give him extra powers to take on evil demons such as the blood sucking flying Empusa and giant colossus enemy Goliath.ESRB Content Rating: M, Mature, 17+ (blood, partial nudity, strong language, violence).Blu-ray disc compatible with Xbox One console ; HDTV 720p/1080i/1080p/4K Ultra HD ; in game surround sound ; 2-3 player co-op online multiplayer with leaderboards and voice (paid subscription and broadband internet connection required) ; 31 GB storage required ; online play required ; Xbox One X enhanced.
Subjects: Action video games.; Hack and slash video games.; Video games.; Xbox video games.; Xbox One (Video game console); Video games.; Computer games.; Devil may cry 5 (Game); Computer adventure games;
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3 days to kill [videorecording (BLURAY)]. by Costner, Kevin; Nielsen, Connie; Heard, Amber; Steinfeld, Hailee; Lemarquis, Tomas; Sammel, Richard;
Tomas Lemarquis, Hailee Steinfeld, Connie Nielsen, Richard Sammel, Kevin Costner, Amber Heard.A dangerous international spy is determined to give up his high stakes life to finally build a closer relationship with his estranged wife and daughter, whom he's previously kept at arm's length to keep out of danger. First, he must complete one last mission, even if it means juggling the two toughest assignments yet: hunting down the world's most ruthless terrorist and looking after his teenage daughter for the first time in ten years while his wife is out of town.CHVRS rating: 14A.Blu-ray.
Subjects: Action.; Drama.; Action / Adventure.; Suspense / Thriller.;
© 2014., Seville/Filmed Ent/Pdx,
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