Wiseguys called him "the Keith Richards of the American Mafia" and JFK hero Jim Garrison denounced him as "one of the most notorious vice operators in the history of New Orleans" ... but you can just call him MR. NEW ORLEANS. Mr. New Orleans tells the incredible story of Frenchy Brouillette, a redneck Cajun teenager who stole his big brother's motorcycle and embarked on a 60-year vacation to New Orleans, where he became a legendary gangster and the underworld political fixer for his cousin, Louisiana Governor Edwin Edwards. Written by Crescent City native Matthew Randazzo V, the wickedly funny Mr. New Orleans is the first book to ever break the code of secrecy of the New Orleans Mafia Family, the oldest and most mysterious criminal secret society in America. "Mr. New Orleans is a rollicking, disturbing ride through the underbelly of a bygone New Orleans, lined with moments of dark, side-splitting hilarity. If you're a fan of James Lee Burke, drop what you're reading and pick this one up. In an era when popular wisdom tells us T.V. has stolen all depth from the literary true-crime narrative, Matthew Randazzo has found a way to beat that trend mightily; he's gone straight to the source and captured the singular, confounding voice of the New Orleans' mafia's top political fixer with fast-paced, riveting prose and a fine journalist's eye for detail." Chris Rice, New York Times Bestselling Author "Mr. New Orleans is a total knockout: Take everything you ever imagined about the sleazy good times to be had in New Orleans -- the sleazy good times capital of America -- and quadruple it, and you have a hint of what's inside these sticky pages." Bill Tonelli, Author of The Italian American Reader and Editor for Esquire and Rolling Stone

Being mistaken for someone else, being falsely depicted as an important international heroin importer and trafficker, and being made an unwilling accessory to murder aren’t everyday occurrences. Surely this is not how the police behave to get their man? But...what if they go further? What if, with the aid of a thuggish civil agent, the RCMP implement a buy and bust operation, a Final Solution to get rid of you? And what if a Mountie is killed in the process under very nebulous circumstances? A chilling scenario that becomes even more disconcerting when members of the RCMP commit perjury to insure your conviction and cover up the true circumstances surrounding their colleague’s death. But, what about you being sentenced to death as a result of this and a trial littered with lying witnesses and tainted evidence that sends you on a path meant to shatter your already broken life? And...what if, in the end, Canadian legal institutions and ministries opt to defend the undefendable in order to protect the RCMP’s integrity and the image of Canada? Known as Bang Kwang prison inmate 482/33, my name is Alain Olivier. I learned first-hand what it means to be treated as expendable when the RCMP screws things up during a sketchy buy & bust operation oversea. This was my struggle against all odds to survive in the jungle of Bang Kwang prison, a true story that has something for everyone—drugs, murder, threats, violence, conflict of interest, political corruption, coverups, and my faint hope that the Canadian government would come to its senses and bring me home.

Fetish Style traces the history, forms and tendencies of sub-cultural fashions that are popular in both mainstream and alternative fashion cultures. Presenting the world of subcultural fetish clothing design in all of its richness and beauty, this book explores the idea of fetish as subversive and repressive as reflected in clothing choices in people of all ages and cultures. Linking the fetishistic aspects of contemporary culture with everyday clothing as dictated by fashion and merchandizing, Fetish Style presents a fascinating study of historical as well as 21st century subcultures. Case studies include the Japanese-influenced 'tribes' of the various Lolita formations, the Shotaru (male Lolita), the club scene, the Goths, the hip-hop fashions and other locally-formed fetishized practices. Fetish Style will be key reading for anyone interested in fetish fashion both past and present.

This fun combination of original fable and factual information introduces young readers to the state of Louisiana through an entertaining and educational story based on the state symbols, history and geography. Take a trip through Louisiana as Frenchy, the brown pelican gathers up a Mardi Gras krewe to build a parade float. Along the way Frenchy meets new friends and learns about the animals, plants, geography, and culture that make Louisiana a great state! In addition to the illustrated story, interesting and informative factual sidebars & photos about the state are found throughout the book. A treasure-hunt map plots the journey and a cultural recipe is also included. This book ends with state facts at a glance, a reading comprehension quiz, and more things to see and do around Louisiana with a map showing the locations. This title is a great way to explore Louisiana in preparation for state reports or family vacations! Super SandCastle is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.

This book is about an 18 year old paratrooper in love with a girl back in the states who has volunteered for Vietnam hoping to impress her, to make him worthy of her.

The Adventures of Frenchy the little Red Fox in the forest. A story and hand illustrated picture book. Who is Frenchy the fox? His animal friends say he is the master of the deep and wild forest, that he knows all about the little and large animals that are living there, and that he is a lucky master detective who has revealed many secrets. All the animals know that he never gives up on his friends; Frenchy's best friends are Emma the goose, Huge the wild boar and Bambi the deer. Frenchy is the secret helper who is faster than most dogs, silence as a bee, and sometimes even wiser than people. He has shown it all, because he and the children in the village have a secrete bond. This book includes captivating and funny stories of Frenchy the smart and lucky fox, it also contains beautiful, hand-illustrated pictures suitable for every story. Find out how Frenchy can finally find his old disappeared friend, Emma the goose , discover how he rescues his new house neighbor a marten, and how Frenchy and his friends find the source of trash in the forest. It's a secret, but if Frenchy really wants, he can even make miracles happen! This book is not your typical piggie book, it includes 3 short novels and is part of the larger story collection book: The Adventures of Frenchy the Little Red Fox and his Friends. (Kitties and Piggies Series 1) Fox books for kids such as this one can help your child in many ways, including strengthening the imagination, learning about animals and last but not least learning good human values. This collection of animal stories childrens farm books is perfect for reading with young children. Your child will love the stories, get your copy now!

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Who is Frenchy the fox? His animal friends say he is the master of the deep and wild forest, that he knows all about the little and large animals that are living there, and that he is a lucky master detective who has revealed many secrets. All the animals know that he never gives up on his friends; Frenchy's best friends are Emma the goose, Huge the wild boar and Bambi the deer. Frenchy is the secret helper who is faster than most dogs, silence as a bee, and sometimes even wiser than people. He has shown it all, because he and the children in the village have a secrete bond. This book includes captivating and funny stories of Frenchy the smart and lucky fox, it also contains beautiful, hand-illustrated pictures suitable for every story. Find out how Frenchy can finally find his old disappeared friend, Emma the goose , discover how he rescues his new house neighbor a marten, and how Frenchy and his friends find the source of trash in the forest. It's a secret, but if Frenchy really wants, he can even make miracles happen! Fox books for kids such as this one can help your child in many ways, including strengthening the imagination, learning about animals and last but not least learning good human values. This collection of stories is perfect for reading with young children. Your child will love the stories, get your copy now!

This novel of murder and its aftermath in a small Vermont town in the 1950s is “reminiscent of To Kill a Mockingbird . . . Absorbing” (The New York Times). In Kingdom County, Vermont, the town’s new Presbyterian minister is a black man, an unsettling fact for some of the locals. When a French-Canadian woman takes refuge in his parsonage—and is subsequently murdered—suspicion immediately falls on the clergyman. While his thirteen-year-old son struggles in the shadow of the town’s accusations, and his older son, a lawyer, fights to defend him, a father finds himself on trial more for who he is than for what he might have done. “Set in northern Vermont in 1952, Mosher’s tale of racism and murder is powerful, viscerally affecting and totally contemporary in its exposure of deep-seated prejudice and intolerance . . . [A] big, old-fashioned novel.” —Publishers Weekly “A real mystery in the best and truest sense.”—Lee Smith, The New York Times Book Review A Winner of the New England Book Award