{"product_id":"black-book-mob","title":"The Black Book and the Mob by Ronald A. Farrell \u0026 Carole Gabe","description":"\u003c!-- KATE'S TREASURES15 — DAD'S BOOKS FORMAT --\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.65; color: #1b1b1b;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin: 0 0 8px 0; font-size: 18px; line-height: 1.35;\"\u003e\nThe Black Book and the Mob by Ronald A. Farrell \u0026amp; Carole Gabe\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 14px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA fascinating true crime history exploring organised crime, political influence and the hidden power networks behind Nevada's casino industry.\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #d8d0c4; border-top: 4px solid #0b3d91; border-radius: 10px; padding: 14px 15px; margin: 0 0 16px 0; background: #fbf9f5; box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.04);\"\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong style=\"display: block; margin-bottom: 6px; font-size: 15px; color: #0b3d91;\"\u003e\nFrom Dad's Collection\n\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003e\nThis copy comes from my dad's personal collection. Dad was an actor and scriptwriter with a genuine interest in true crime, history and books that revealed the people and organisations operating behind public institutions. His collection remains an important part of \u003cstrong\u003eKate's Treasures15\u003c\/strong\u003e, with each book now looking for a new home where it can continue to be read and appreciated.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 14px 0;\"\u003e\nWritten by \u003cstrong\u003eRonald A. Farrell\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eCarole Gabe\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eThe Black Book and the Mob: The Untold Story of the Control of Nevada's Casinos\u003c\/strong\u003e examines the relationship between organised crime and Nevada's casino industry.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 14px 0;\"\u003e\nThe book explores the financial networks, political influence and criminal organisations connected with the growth of Las Vegas, while also examining Nevada's infamous Black Book and its role in excluding known organised crime figures from casinos.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 14px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA rewarding read for those interested in true crime, Mafia history, Las Vegas, casino history and the relationship between organised crime, business and political power.\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr style=\"border: none; height: 4px; border-radius: 999px; margin: 16px 0; background: linear-gradient(90deg, #0b3d91, #1e90ff);\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 0 0 14px 0; font-size: 15px;\"\u003e\nAbout This Book\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); gap: 8px 18px; margin: 0 0 16px 0;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 8px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #ececec;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #0b3d91;\"\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nPaperback\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 8px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #ececec;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #0b3d91;\"\u003eAuthors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nRonald A. Farrell \u0026amp; Carole Gabe\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 8px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #ececec;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #0b3d91;\"\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nUniversity of Wisconsin Press\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 8px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #ececec;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #0b3d91;\"\u003eLanguage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nEnglish\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 8px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #ececec;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #0b3d91;\"\u003eSubject\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nOrganised Crime \u0026amp; Casino History\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 8px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #ececec;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #0b3d91;\"\u003eReader Interest\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nMafia, Las Vegas \u0026amp; True Crime\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #e6e6e6; border-radius: 10px; padding: 12px 14px; margin: 0 0 14px 0; background: #fafafa;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong style=\"display: block; margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003e\nCondition\n\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e\nPre-owned and in good overall condition. The cover shows light general storage and shelf wear. The pages are clean and fully readable, while the spine and binding remain structurally sound. Please examine all photographs carefully as they form part of the condition description.\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #d8dfe8; border-radius: 10px; padding: 12px 14px; margin: 0 0 14px 0; background: #f5f8fc;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong style=\"display: block; margin-bottom: 6px; color: #0b3d91;\"\u003e\nArya's Approval\n\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e\nA properly researched look behind the glamour of Las Vegas, where money, influence and organised crime often mattered far more than appearances suggested.\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 7px; font-size: 12px; color: #0b3d91;\"\u003e\n★★★★★ 5 Paws from Arya\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails style=\"border: 1px solid #e6e6e6; border-radius: 10px; padding: 12px; margin: 0 0 10px 0; background: #fafafa;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"font-weight: bold; cursor: pointer;\"\u003eDispatch \u0026amp; Delivery\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 12px 0 8px 0;\"\u003e\nOrders placed \u003cstrong\u003ebefore 6am on a working day\u003c\/strong\u003e are dispatched the same day. 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