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1	Mafia Encyclopedia more books like this by Carl Sifakis add to wishlist Organized crime is the greatest criminal phenomenon of our time. From Al Capone, who boldly claimed his bootlegging activities were a public service, to John Gotti, the "Teflon don" who died in prison, these criminals have garnered headlines and captured the public imagination with their flamboyant lifestyles and colorful attitudes. Immortalized ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $13.96! \| first editions \| SVS
2	The Mafia Encyclopedia, Second Edition more books like this by Carl Sifakis add to wishlist Written by a veteran crime reporter who knows the turf, The Mafia Encyclopedia is the most complete and up to date source available on this morbidly fascinating subject.' see all copies from $1.99! new only from $12.30!
3	Encyclopedia of American Prisons more books like this by Carl Sifakis add to wishlist The United States currently holds the highest incarceration rate per capita of all western nations. There are over two million men and women incarcerated in the U.S., and over 1,500 more are being locked up weekly. Prisons are such a fundamental part of criminal justice today that it is hard to imagine our society without them. The Encyclopedia of ... see all copies from $5.92! new only from $16.45!
4	Encyclopedia of Assassinations: Revised Edition more books like this by Carl Sifakis add to wishlist This A to Z reference explores the stories surrounding more than 400 assassinations and other attempts at politically motivated violence. Giving readers a privileged glimpse of some of history's most turbulent moments, the book's narrative entries detail well-known attacks, attempts, and plots against political figures. Entries on recent ... see all copies from $5.64!
5	Encyclopedia of American Crime more books like this by Carl Sifakis add to wishlist In this comprehensive and objective reference to America's criminal past, the author offers 2000 A-to-Z entires covering significant crimes, criminals and law enforcement figures and techniques. Entries are chosen based on their symbolic or historical relevance and consist of biographies, definitions and detailed accounts of criminal activities. ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $179.61!
6	Three Men on Third: And Other Wacky Events from the World of Sports more books like this by Carl Sifakis add to wishlist This collection of 500 anecdotes records unlikely--but true--events in sports, such as the 1926 baseball game in which three Brooklyn Dodgers found themselves on third base at the same time, and the 1929 Rose Bowl game when Roy "Wrong Way" Riegles recovered a fumble and sprinted toward his own end zone. 50 photos. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.99! \| first editions \| SVS
7	America's Most Vicious Criminals more books like this by Carl Sifakis add to wishlist Even in an era where crime has become an unfortunate and integral part of America's social fabric, there have been crimes that have greatly horrified the public and devastated families of those victimized. In this work, veteran crime reporter Carl Sifakis profiles the cruellest criminals and savage killers in America's past. Entries include: Louis ... see all copies from $3.99! new only from $17.60!
8	The Dictionary of Crime Terms more books like this by Carl Sifakis add to wishlist Comprehensive, authoritative, and fascinating, The Dictionary of Crime Terms is a new volume that features definitions and explanations for approximately 2,000 terms from crime lingo and Mafia jargon. Phrases such as break a leg, ice pick special, no man's land, and many other household and less-well know terms are covered here. The definitive ... see all copies from $2.00! new only from $12.60!
9	The Big Book of Hoaxes more books like this by Carl Sifakis add to wishlist /Carl Sifakis In 1980, Rosie Ruiz ran one of the top times in the New York City Marathon by secretly taking the subway! In 1844, a balloon crossed the Atlantic in an unprecedented three days, an invention of a sales hungry newspaperman. And in 1915, Fritz Kreisler became one of America'sbest known violinists, playing little known works by ... see all copies from $5.09! new only from $5.98!
10	Mobspeak: The Dictionary of Crime Terms more books like this by Carl Sifakis add to wishlist This volume features definitions and explanations for approximately 900 terms from crime lingo and mafia jargon. A guide to the language of the underworld, this dictionary is filled with the words that wiseguys and other criminals use to describe themselves, their associates, their crimes and their actions. Some of the terms are widely used ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.15!
11	Great American Eccentrics more books like this by Carl Sifakis add to wishlist see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.55! \| SVS
12 view cover	Strange Crimes and Criminals more books like this by Carl Sifakis add to wishlist Throughout the history of crime in America, there have been cases and criminals that have left law enforcement agents and the public scratching their heads. This work takes a detailed look at the most bizarre crimes and their perpetrators. Topics include: the Astor Place riots (1949); the Brink's robbery (1950); Cyclone Louie (1882-1908); Dead ... see all copies from $2.64! new only from $13.08!
13	American Eccentrics / Carl Sifakis. more books like this by Carl Sifakis add to wishlist see all copies from $1.99! first editions \| SVS
14	Encyclopedia of Gambling more books like this by Carl Sifakis add to wishlist This encyclopaedic compendium on gambling offers information on its many aspects by means of over 1000 entries. Facts about a variety of games, common forms of cheating, notorious gamblers, leading gambling strategies, noted gambling halls and the history of gambling itself are all covered. see all copies from $1.99! first editions
15 view cover	Crimes and the Rich and Famous more books like this by Carl Sifakis add to wishlist This compendium of crimes involving American celebrities covers everyone from Fatty Arbuckle to Tupac Shakur. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $55.00!
16 view cover	Hoaxes and Scams: A Compendium of Deceptions, Ruses and Swindles more books like this by Carl Sifakis add to wishlist Brimming with astonishing, little-known, and elaborate practical jokes and money-making schemes, Hoaxes and Scares is the last word on notorious put-ons throughout history. In a handy A-to-Z format, it documents such deceptions as John Quincy Adams's nude press conference, Clifford Irving's "autobiography" of Howard Hughes, Hitler's diaries, and ... see all copies from $1.99! first editions \| SVS
17	A Catalogue of Crime more books like this by Carl Sifakis add to wishlist see all copies from $1.99! first editions
18	Gambling, Encyclopedia of more books like this by Carl Sifakis add to wishlist This alphabetical guide provides an insight into the history of the world of gambling, the various games and their variations and the systems associated with them, the most common forms of cheating, the world's most notorious gamblers, noted gambling halls and casinos and relevant slang. see all copies from $1.99! first editions
19 view cover	Frauds, Deceptions, and Swindles more books like this by Carl Sifakis add to wishlist America has always had its share of shady characters, deceptive schemers, and get-rich-quick swindlers who leave victims penniless and duped. Here, over 80 entries examine America's most underhand plots - and the dishonest men and women who created and perpetrated them. Coverage includes schemes and frauds such as accident faking, cash machine ... see all copies from $2.91! new only from $52.50! \| first editions
20	Historical Nickname Dictionary more books like this by Carl Sifakis add to wishlist see all copies from $2.99!
21	The Dictionary of Historic Nicknames: A Treasury of More Than 7,500 Famous and Infamous Nicknames from World History more books like this by Carl Sifakis add to wishlist see all copies from $1.99! first editions
22 view cover	The Mafia Encyclopedia: From Accardo to Zwillman more books like this by Carl Sifakis add to wishlist This is a new edition of an encyclopaedia in which Sifakis (freelance writer, former crime reporter and long-time student of organized crime) reveals what the Mafia is, its role in organized crime, and its principal players, past and present. It has 400 entries and 95 black and white photographs. see all copies from $4.95! new only from $52.08!
23 view cover	Jewish Faith in America more books like this by Shelley M Buxbaum, Carl Sifakis, Faith In America Jewish add to wishlist People of the Jewish faith first arrived in the Americas in October 1492, when Christopher Columbus' three ships landed in the Caribbean. Fleeing the Spanish Inquisition, other Jews soon followed. This book traces their journey from the early days in America and their participation in the Revolutionary and Civil Wars, to the impact of World War II ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $21.98!
24 view cover	Maps on File more books like this by Carl Sifakis, Facts on File Inc add to wishlist Praise for previous editions: This edition of "Maps On File"® retains the clear, concise layout of previous editions...an ideal addition to middle and high school libraries. Each map is reproducible, ensuring that the volume will be used frequently., American Reference Books Annual ...definitely a worthy purchase for all libraries., ... see all copies from $15.87! new only from $146.21!
25	Beginners' Guide to Antique Watches more books like this by Carl Sifakis, Maria-Luise Sifakis, Carol Sifakis add to wishlist see all copies from $1.99! first editions

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