Tip the Bartender

Tip the Bartender
Author: Anthony Vano
Publisher: eBookIt.com
Total Pages: 52
Release: 2019
Genre: Electronic books
ISBN: 1456632868

My name is Anthony Vano and I recently retired as a bartender. 'Tip the Bartender' is a collection of anecdotes, stories and conversations collected during my twenty years of slinging drinks from behind a bar. My favorite part of bartending is that it offers countless opportunities for amazing conversations with guests and fellow bartenders alike. Everybody has a story to tell or a confession to make. An exciting achievement. A haunting regret. A record to set straight. A powerful "aha" moment or lesson learned-wisdom that simply must be shared. Some of the most real, vulnerable and life-changing conversations I've participated in or witnessed have taken place while I was behind the bar. There's something special about the guest-bartender relationship-it's perhaps akin to "doctor-patient confidentially" or "attorney-client privilege". Night after night, guests from all walks of life inevitably bare their souls, confiding their deepest secrets and innermost feelings to the man or woman serving drinks behind the bar. I'm honored to have had so many confide in me over the years, and allow me to speak into their lives. My years as a bartender were truly unforgettable. Here's a tip: As you approach this book, think of yourself as the bartender, and me as your guest. I've just slipped onto the barstool and ordered my first drink. And now I'm about to open my heart and share with you some of my favorite memories. Relax and enjoy; the next few rounds are on me. Cheers!

Vinnie Bartender to the Mob

Vinnie Bartender to the Mob
Author: Rosemary Calabretta
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Total Pages: 228
Release: 2015-08-17
Genre:
ISBN: 9781516930647

Memoir of a bartender to THE MOB on the famous Jersey Shore

Downsized

Downsized
Author: Richard C. Anderson
Publisher: iUniverse
Total Pages: 335
Release: 2017-03-24
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1532015054

In Queens, New York, Jim Marsh, an Iraq vet with PTSD, has adapted well to civilian life and is on his way up the corporate ladder. A devoted husband with a wife, two young children, and a new house, he is living the American dream. His employer is engaged in a merger that should bring him a well-deserved promotion. And thats when he finds it all crashing down around him. Over the course of the next few months, in a state of desperation, Jim finds himself coming into contact with a strange array of people. Theres Vinnie Rossini, a disgruntled mafioso, who is rapidly becoming aware of the lack of retirement benefits in his line of work. Toil Kendrick, Jims childhood friend and confidant, is a fly-fishing guide in Montana and recovering alcoholic. He pays Jim a visit at his wifes request. Meanwhile, in Florida, Miguel Herraras is cutting a deal with the DEA for an early release from prison. All he has to do is become an undercover informant in South Floridas growing drug tradean easy job for a man with his credentials, the Feds argue. In this novel, a man who believes he has lost everything finds himself desperate enough to involve himself in schemes he could never have imagined in his old life.

The Brass Wall

The Brass Wall
Author: David Kocieniewski
Publisher: Macmillan + ORM
Total Pages: 413
Release: 2014-08-26
Genre: True Crime
ISBN: 146687905X

In David Kocieniewski's The Brass Wall comes a brilliantly reported true story of power and betrayal in the NYPD set against the worlds of the Mafia and big-city politics In 1993, Vincent Armanti, Undercover Detective #4126, agreed to infiltrate the branch of the Lucchese family responsible for the homicide of a beloved fireman. Already a legend for successfully posing as a hit man and arms smuggler, Armanti transformed himself into Vinnie "Blue Eyes" Penisi--a veteran hood with an icy stare. Yet, once under cover, Armanti found that the wise guys he was chasing had access to classified police information. Stakes accelerated when the informant was revealed to be the son of the commander of NYPD's Internal Affairs Bureau. Again and again, IAB's detectives compromised Armanti to protect the powerful man's son, but even the police commissioner ignored the situation. Like the fireman who took an oath to serve, Armanti stayed on the job, even when it was clear his life was in danger. Kocieniewski, former New York Times police bureau chief, reveals every moment of Armanti's effort to break through the wall enforced by the cops' top brass. Here, with all its compromises, is the city of New York. Here, in all his humanity, is an unforgettable hero, battling for his honor and survival. Here is a remarkable story that ranks with the great police classics.

Antillus Stone

Antillus Stone
Author: Eric Jones
Publisher: County Road 12
Total Pages: 365
Release: 2024-11-14
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

Jake Stone was a recent college graduate who decided to move to New York City to pursue a career in Finance. Jake is man who is just one step away from being a regular guy, except for his uncanny knack for finding himself in the heart of trouble. When fate tosses him between the fierce agendas of the Mob and the FBI, Jake's life takes a turn that's anything but ordinary. The Mob and the FBI both have a genuine interest in having Jake as an ally. Their competing agendas are not exactly what Jake envision for his life. Their influence is so outside of ordinary, that the lines between hero and villain get distorted amid the bustling background of New York City. Antillus Stone is a story characterized with constant twists and a deep dive into the souls of its characters. Each page invites you to ponder the nature of right and wrong and what it means to be family. The author will plot an entertaining course that leads to an explosive conclusion where Jake must rise to save the day. I appreciate your time in exploring this journey with me and I hope that your time is well spent.

Mob Mayhem Volume One

Mob Mayhem Volume One
Author: Dennis N. Griffin
Publisher: WildBlue Press
Total Pages: 1339
Release: 2019-12-07
Genre: True Crime
ISBN: 194823954X

If you liked The Godfather and Goodfellas, you’ll love these three up-close-and-personal true accounts of gangsters and organized crime. THE RISE AND FALL OF A “CASINO” MOBSTER: The Tony Spilotro Story Through a Hitman’s Eyes by Frank Cullota and Dennis Griffin Bestselling “mob expert” Dennis Griffin and former mob enforcer and Spilotro confidant, Frank Cullota, tell the story of the Las Vegas gangster whose quest for power and lack of self-control with women cost the Mob its control of Vegas—and lost Tony his life. “Sets the record straight about Tony the man and Tony the mobster. It’s an eye-opener.”—Frank Calabrese, Junior, author of Operation Family Secrets SHOTS IN THE DARK: The Saga of Rocco Balliro by Daniel Zimmerman In 1963, Rocco Balliro and a pair of associates stormed an apartment in Boston and were immediately caught in a shootout with Boston police officers, waiting in ambush for him. It was a rescue mission that went downhill in a hurry, leaving his beloved girlfriend and her toddler son dead. “Fascinating . . . a real page-turner for Mob enthusiasts and organized crime history buffs.”—Dennis N. Griffin, bestselling author of The Rise and Fall Of A “Casino” Mobster THE GANGSTER’S COUSIN: Growing up in the Luciano Family by Salvatore Lucania Young Sal navigates the streets of Harlem, experiencing the inherent corruption of the US justice system and discovering the truth about the secret world of outlaw figures—like his cousin and namesake, Charles “Lucky” Luciano. “A wonderfully different take on the usual Mafia story . . . a sometimes exciting, sometimes poignant, and often humorous adventure.”—Thrive Global

Last Don Standing

Last Don Standing
Author: Larry McShane
Publisher: Macmillan
Total Pages: 269
Release: 2017-03-21
Genre: True Crime
ISBN: 1250095883

As the last Don of the Philadelphia mob, Ralph Natale, the first-ever mob boss to turn state’s evidence, provides an insider’s perspective on the mafia. Natale’s reign atop the Philadelphia and New Jersey underworlds brought the region’s mafia back to prominence in the 1990s. Smart, savvy, and articulate, Natale came up in the mob and saw first-hand as it hatched its plan to control Atlantic City’s casino unions. Later on, after spending 16 years in prison, he reclaimed the family as his own after a bloody mob war that left bodies scattered across South Philly. He forged connections around the country, invigorated the family with more allies than it had in two decades, and achieved a status within the mob never seen before or since until he was betrayed by his men and decided to testify against them in a stunning turn of events. Using dozens of hours of interviews with Natale along with research and interviews with FBI agents, this book delivers revelatory insights into seminal events in American mob history, including: - The truth about Jimmy Hoffa’s disappearance - The murder of Jewish mob icon Bugsy Siegel - The identity of the man who created modern-day Las Vegas With the full cooperation of Natale, New York Daily News reporter Larry McShane and producer Dan Pearson uncover the deadly reign of the last great mob boss of Philadelphia, a tale that covers a half-century of mob lore—and gore.

Breaking the Mob

Breaking the Mob
Author: Francis Friel
Publisher: iUniverse
Total Pages: 454
Release: 2000
Genre: Mafia
ISBN: 0595000509

Between 1981 and 1989, Nicodemo "Little Nicky" Scarfo was boss of one of the most violent gangs in the history of organized crime, the Philadelphia-Atlantic City mob. Friel describes Scarfo's rise to power, his bloody feud with his arch rival, and the rise and fall of Scarfo's "Young Executioners," who used the streets of Philadelphia as their murder playground. Friel also tells of his efforts to save an innocent man convicted of two mob murders from the electric air.

The Complete Idiot's Guide to the Mafia

The Complete Idiot's Guide to the Mafia
Author: Jerry Capeci
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 468
Release: 2005-01-04
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 9781592573059

Offers a comprehensive overview of the world's most notorious criminal organization, tracing the history of the Mafia, changes in the ranks and power following the conviction of key members, and their diverse roles in cities across the United States.

Black Mass

Black Mass
Author: Dick Lehr
Publisher: PublicAffairs
Total Pages: 507
Release: 2012-05-22
Genre: True Crime
ISBN: 1610391683

When the FBI turned an Irish mobster into an informant, they corrupted the entire judicial system and sanctioned the worst crime spree Boston has ever seen. This is the true story behind the major motion picture. James "Whitey" Bulger became one of the most ruthless gangsters in US history, and all because of an unholy deal he made with a childhood friend. John Connolly a rising star in the Boston FBI office, offered Bulger protection in return for helping the Feds eliminate Boston's Italian mafia. But no one offered Boston protection from Whitey Bulger, who, in a blizzard of gangland killings, took over the city's drug trade. Whitey's deal with Connolly's FBI spiraled out of control to become the biggest informant scandal in FBI history. Black Mass is a New York Times and Boston Globe bestseller, written by two former reporters who were on the case from the beginning. It is an epic story of violence, double-cross, and corruption at the center of which are the black hearts of two old friends whose lives unfolded in the darkness of permanent midnight.