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Learning from Las Vegas - Revised Edition: The Forgotten Symbolism of Architectural Form

Robert Venturi, Steven Izenour, ...

The MIT Press, 1977

Brilliant study of signage and architecture
Robert Venturi's study of the Las Vegas signage phenomena and it's impact on "architecture" is brilliant in it's scope. While written almost twenty five years ago, this book gains more and more pertinence as we as a society progress further into a "reality" of ...

Witch: The True Story of Las Vegas' Most Notorious Female Killer (Berkley True Crime)

Glenn Puit

Berkley, 2005

Very fascinating story
This is one of the best true crime stories I've ever read. Not only was it well-written, but the story itself was fascinating. Mr. Puitt found just the right mix of background history, police procedure, and courtroom drama to keep the story clipping along at an even, ...

Short Account of the Destruction of the Indies

Bartolome de Las Casas

Penguin Classics, 1999

Essential Reading
"A Short Account of the Destruction of the Indies" is a powerful written protest against the Spanish treatment of the American Indians. Bartolome de las Casas, a Dominican friar, witnessed first-hand the colonization of the Americas by the Spaniards, and felt it his ...

Busting Vegas: The MIT Whiz Kid Who Brought the Casinos to Their Knees

Ben Mezrich

William Morrow, 2005

A True Page Turner
For the longest time, I thought Busting Vegas and Bringing Down the House were the same book with different titles. After not being thrilled with Mezrich's RIGGED, I ran into Busting Vegas at a nearby bookstore and realized that indeed it was a completely different ...

Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas A Savage Journey to the Heart of the American Dream

Hunter S. Thompson

Vintage, 1998

A classic
I read this first in college, and then again recently. It's still just as funny and wonderful as ever.

The Unofficial Guide to Las Vegas 2009 (Unofficial Guides)
Bob Sehlinger, Menasha Ridge Press, ...

Wiley, 2008

More than 4 million copies sold! This series is the only one that offers evaluations based on reader surveys and critiques, compiled by a team of unbiased inspectors. ? Hotels, attractions, and restaurants in all price categories ? Extensive information on shopping, nightlife, and sports ? Easy-to-use, two-color design ...

Winner Takes All: Steve Wynn, Kirk Kerkorian, Gary Loveman, and the Race to Own Las Vegas

Christina Binkley

Hyperion, 2008

Fascinating!
A great summation of the last 15 years of Las Vegas, the influences that made it what it is, and the big personalities that rule the land. One negative comment I have is the movie is really two stories in one, Wynn/Kerkorian their deal and influence, and how ...

Harry Potter y las reliquias de la muerte (Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Spanish Edition)

J. K. Rowling

Salamandra, 2008

Harry Potter Finale
Excellent translation which enables a reader to see details which may be missed in the Englsih version. Engaging, enthralling story with tons of action.

Bringing Down the House: The Inside Story of Six M.I.T. Students Who Took Vegas for Millions

Ben Mezrich

Free Press, 2003

Great price for a great book!
Book was like new and delivered as promised. Great book for a great price. Very easy transaction. Thank you!

Storming Las Vegas: How a Cuban-Born, Soviet-Trained Commando Took Down the Strip to the Tune of Five ...

John Huddy

Ballantine Books, 2008

This Review Does No Justice To The Book
What a story...one of my top picks from the non-fiction genre. Action, adventure, brutality, justice. Amazing story.

Double or Nothing: How Two Friends Risked It All to Buy One of Las Vegas' Legendary Casinos

Tom Breitling, Cal Fussman

Collins Business, 2007

WONDERFUL STORY! GREAT READ! OH, BY THE WAY....IT'S ALL TRUE!!!
Truly one of the most remarkable success stories in the fascinating, ever evolving history of Las Vegas. Tom Breitling and Tim Poster rank among the elite of the mavericks who molded and shaped Las Vegas, such as Benny Binion and Sam Boyd. Much like Boyd and Binion, ...

Colors and Shapes / Los colores y las figuras (English and Spanish Foundations Series) (Book #3) (Bilingual) ...

Gladys Rosa Mendoza, Carolina Cifuentes

me+mi publishing, 2000

Color and Shapes?Los Colores Y Las Figuras
I want to continue learning the Spanish language and found that this children's book helped me and my family alot. I was intimidated by the language, and by starting at this basic level, it opened a new door for me to want to build upon and continue to learn more. ...

Professor, the Banker, and the Suicide King, The : Inside the Richest Poker Game of All Time

Michael Craig

Amazon Remainders Account, 2005

Fabulous Read
This is a great book, I believe for a poker player although someone who wants insights into the High Stakes world would also enjoy it. It was absolutely riveting and it was extremely difficult to lay it down. An exceptionally fast read. I would recommend the book ...

Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas and Other American Stories (Modern Library)

Hunter S. Thompson

Modern Library, 1998

Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas
"Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas: A Savage Journey to the Heart of the American Dream" by Hunter S. Thompson Hunter Thompson practiced total immersion journalism. This form of reporting is called gonzo journalism. Hunter Thompson drove to Las Vegas to report on ...

When the Mob Ran Vegas: Stories of Murder, Mayhem and Money

Steve Fischer

Berkline Press, 2005

A fun, behind-the-scenes view of how Vegas was built.
While you can take many of these Las Vegas mob stories with a grain of salt, Steve Fischer nonetheless delivers them in such a way that they simply must be believed, if only for the nostalgic romance of them. Even if some of the more colorful accounts are embellished ...