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Smokescreen

By: Robert Sabbag

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With his drug-smuggling documentary short on financing, moving marijuana seemed the obvious way for cinematographer Allen Long to raise the necessary cash. Millions of dollars later the film had not been made, but Long's own life as a pioneering pot smuggler had played out like a Hollywood movie... seat-of-the-pants flights in a decrepit DC3 into the Colombian badlands, numerous near misses with law enforcement... fast boats, fashion models, fortunes earned and blown... From Mexico to Marin County, from the boardrooms of Manhattan to the midnight streets of Miami, Allen Long's true story is as entertaining as the greatest fiction, a hilarious piece of hair-raising reportage that will keep your pulse racing to the very last page. "A tour de force... a documentary classic." Time Out "A wild non-fiction ride through the weed-smuggling days of the seventies... Both history and an evocation of a long-gone world, before the Drug War of the early eighties turned the gangsters to coke and the potheads to domestic growing." High Times "A sensational inside view of how the drug trade, particularly marijuana, started in this country -- and grew to epidemic proportions." Library Journal "A funny, stylish, entertaining book, and... the traffickers, even at their most addled and odious, prove strangely congenial company." Financial Times "More one-liners than a convention of comedians. It's hard to imagine that doing the drugs Sabbag writes about is as fun as reading him." Austin Chronicle "A compelling biography... makes perfect sense if you're stoned and is a great read if you're not." Playboy "An exciting, page-turning adventure, complete with a cast of characters few fiction writers could conjure... An appealing behind-the-scenes look at a more innocent time in America's infamous drug history." Book Page "It will undoubtedly keep your pulse racing and adrenaline pumping." The Times (London) "This true-life tall tale is like a cannabis version of the film Blow, featuring countless near-death episodes in a rickety, marijuana-stuffed DC-3." The New Yorker "Blistering reportage with a matchless line-up of renegades." Observer (London) "Filled with scenes that practically demand a life on the big screen." Kirkus Reviews "A truly remarkable tale." Publishing News (London) "Brilliantly told." Irish Independent "Shocking, irreverent and impossible to put down." Scotsman

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1493500155

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Snowblind

A Brief Career in the Cocaine Trade

By: Robert Sabbag

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Snowblind

A Brief Career in the Cocaine Trade

By: Robert Sabbag

A look at the supercharged life of American drug smuggler Zachary Swan. “An extremely rare cut of dry wit, poetry, rock-hard fact and relentless insight” (Rolling Stone). Robbert Sabbag’s Snowblind, the true story of an American smuggler whose intricate, ingenious scams made him a legendary figure in the cocaine world of the late sixties and early seventies, is a modern classic. In this “witty, intelligent, fiercely stylish, drug-induced exemplary tale” (Los Angeles Times), Sabbag masterfully traces Zachary Swan’s Roman-candle career, from his first forays into smuggling marijuana to his jaunts to Colombia to buy pure cocaine, and his ever more elaborate plans to outwit the police and customs officials. Updated by the author, this captivating portrait of a dashing antihero and enthralling look at a turbulent age is sure to reach a new generation of readers. “A flat-out ball buster. It moves like a threshing machine with a fuel tank of ether.” —Hunter S. Thompson

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Open Road + Grove/Atlantic

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0802197655

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9780802197658

Down Around Midnight

A Memoir of Crash and Survival

By: Robert Sabbag

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Down Around Midnight

A Memoir of Crash and Survival

By: Robert Sabbag

The author of Snowblind shares his true story of surviving a 1979 plane crash in the woods on Cape Cod, and reconnects with other survivors in an attempt to come to terms with the emotional ramifications of the incident.

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Penguin

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0670021024

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Down Around Midnight

A Memoir of Crash and Survival

By: Robert Sabbag

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Down Around Midnight

A Memoir of Crash and Survival

By: Robert Sabbag

Around midnight on June 17, 1979, Air New England Flight 248, en route from New York, crashed into the woods on Cape Cod. The pilot was killed, and the survivors struggled to escape the wreckage and wait for rescue. They survived with trauma both physical and emotional. Robert Sabbag was among them. This is his gripping account of the crash and his candid attempts, and those of the other survivors, to come to terms with its aftermath. Fast paced and mesmerizing, it is an unforgettable personal reflection on how we live with what we can never forget.

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1101057718

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9781101057711

The Cocaine Trilogy

By: Michael Guinzburg,Mark Jacobs, Jr.,Robert Sabbag

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The Cocaine Trilogy

By: Michael Guinzburg,Mark Jacobs, Jr.,Robert Sabbag

This trilogy of books examines three integral aspects of the cocainetrade: it's production in Bolivia (Mark Jacobs's mysterious and poeticnovel Stone Cowboy), the smuggler's tale (Robert Sabbag's drug classicSnowblind) and its use on the streets of New York (Michael Guinzburg'swise-cracking violent thriller Beam Me Up, Scotty). Taken togetherthese three brilliantly written, entertaining and highly acclaimedbooks give us a more illuminating picture of the cocaine trade andcocaine use than any number of sociological essays ever could.

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0862419778

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Kaplan and Sadock's Comprehensive Text of Psychiatry

By: Robert Boland,Marcia L. Verduin

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Kaplan and Sadock's Comprehensive Text of Psychiatry

By: Robert Boland,Marcia L. Verduin

The gold standard reference for all those who work with people with mental illness, Kaplan & Sadock's Comprehensive Textbook of Psychiatry, edited by Drs. Robert Boland and Marcia L. Verduin, has consistently kept pace with the rapid growth of research and knowledge in neural science, as well as biological and psychological science. This two-volume eleventh edition offers the expertise of more than 600 renowned contributors who cover the full range of psychiatry and mental health, including neural science, genetics, neuropsychiatry, psychopharmacology, and other key areas.

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Lippincott Williams & Wilkins

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1975175743

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Microbiology and Technology of Fermented Foods

By: Robert W. Hutkins

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Microbiology and Technology of Fermented Foods

By: Robert W. Hutkins

The revised and expanded text on food fermentation microbiology With this second edition of Microbiology and Technology of Fermented Foods, Robert Hutkins brings fresh perspectives and updated content to his exhaustive and engaging text on food fermentations. The text covers all major fermented foods, devoting chapters to fermented dairy, meat, and vegetable products, as well breads, beers, wines, vinegars, and soy foods. These insights are enhanced by detailed explanations of the microbiological and biochemical processes that underpin fermentation, while an account of its fascinating history provides readers with richly contextualizing background knowledge. New to this edition are two additional chapters. One discusses the role that fermentation plays in the production of spirits and other distilled beverages, whereas another focuses on cocoa, coffee, and fermented cereal products. Furthermore, key chapters on microorganisms and metabolism have been expanded and elaborated upon, and are complemented by other relevant revisions and additions made throughout the book, ensuring that it is as up-to-date and applicable as possible. This essential text includes: Discussions of major fermented foods from across the globe Background information on the science and history behind food fermentation Information on relevant industrial processes, technologies, and scientific discoveries Two new chapters covering distilled spirits and cocoa, coffee, and cereal products Expanded chapters on microorganisms and metabolism Microbiology and Technology of Fermented Foods, Second Edition is a definitive reference tool that will be of great interest and use to industry professionals, academics, established or aspiring food scientists, and anyone else working with fermented foods.

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John Wiley & Sons

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1119027551

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Decisions

A Call to Action

By: Seymour Eiseman,Robert Eiseman

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Decisions

A Call to Action

By: Seymour Eiseman,Robert Eiseman

This book represents a method by which students are assisted to make wise decisions about the use of alcohol and other drugs. Situations which are essential to effective daily living are employed to reach effective decisions. The role of parents in assisting the children toward a better understanding of the nature of drug use is also explored. Specifically, the use of alcohol and other drugs in the workplace places the drug situation directly in the light of the job market. The current problem of HIV and drugs is also discussed, along with drugs and pregnancy.

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Routledge

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1351844776

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Snowblind

A Brief Career in the Cocaine Trade

By: Robert Sabbag

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Snowblind

A Brief Career in the Cocaine Trade

By: Robert Sabbag

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Hurst's the Heart, 14th Edition: Two Volume Set

By: Valentin Fuster,Robert A. Harrington,Jagat Narula,Zubin J. Eapen

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Hurst's the Heart, 14th Edition: Two Volume Set

By: Valentin Fuster,Robert A. Harrington,Jagat Narula,Zubin J. Eapen

Cardiology’s cornerstone text – thoroughly updated to reflect the latest clinical perspectives and cutting-edge topics Hailed for its authority, currency, and ability to translate the latest technical and clinical advances into clinical application, Hurst’s The Heart is the field’s landmark text and cardiology’s longest continuously published reference text. A previous edition of this trusted classic was described by Doody’s as “an outstanding choice for those who strive for a firm foundation in cardiovascular medicine, as well as an up-to-date and user-friendly source that addresses every discipline in the field.” Readers will find succinct, visually appealing summaries of all the major new trials, and guidelines, along with tips for optimizing outcomes and health quality. The Fourteenth Edition has been completely updated to reflect the latest technical, therapeutic, and clinical advances, while still maintaining a strong focus on patient care. Other enhancements include the addition of textual features such as Practice Points, Common Clinical Questions, and an increased number of the acclaimed Hurst’s diagrams. • NEW TO THIS EDITION: Section on Metabolic Disorders and Cardiovascular Disease, Cigarette Smoking and Cardiovascular Disease • Enhanced by more than 1,500 full-color illustrations and more than 500 tables • Brand new chapters include: Arrythmogenic Cardiomyopathy, Ischemic Mitral Regurgitation, Degenerative Mitral Valve Disease, Left Ventricular Noncompaction, Evaluation and Management of Acute Heart Failure, Carotid Artery Stenting, Race, Ethnicity, and Cardiovascular disease • The only comprehensive cardiology reference to publish every 2.5 years to allow for reporting of the latest trials and guidelines

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McGraw Hill Professional

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0071842438

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9780071842433

Smoke Screen

A True Adventure

By: Robert Sabbag

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Smoke Screen

A True Adventure

By: Robert Sabbag

Do you think you have the balls it would take to risk your life for a million dollars?" Allen Long certainly did. Balls like a bull elephant's -- with charisma and cunning in the same large measure. But he needed to know that those around him could handle pressure. After all, they'd be violating Colombian and U.S. airspace in a dilapidated DC-3 and landing on jungle mud-tracks in bandit country. They'd have to avoid detection by America's most tooled-up law enforcement agencies and remain wired and vigilant at all times. They'd be pioneering dope smugglers -- doing it with aplomb and panache like no one else. Their leader, the irrepressible Long, was interested in only the best, Colombian Santa Marta Gold, the Beluga caviar of marijuana. He and his merry band of smugglers were responsible for upping the quality and quantity of weed smoked in North America for several halcyon years in the early '70s. And they did so in the most outrageous and remarkable fashion. From the writer of the drug-smuggling classic Snowblind comes a true story more hair-raising, high-octane, and heart-pounding than any fictional adventure thriller, as he relates the high times and fast living of America's greatest marijuana smuggler. Take a seat. And hang on for the ride of your life. "Sabbag is an incisive reporter and a stylish class-A writer.... Smokescreen will undoubtedly keep your pulse racing and adrenaline pumping." -- The Times (London) "Smokescreen is funny as well as scary. It will be enjoyed by readers who have never even shared a reefer." -- The Sunday Telegraph "Sabbag has a wonderful ear for dialogue and Long has some wonderfully outlandish yarns to spin ... extremely entertaining." -- The Observer "This guy Sabbag is a whip-song writer." -- Hunter S. Thompson "Mr. Sabbag is a first-rate writer." -- The New Yorker "An extremely rare cut of dry wit, poetry, rock-hard fact and relentless insight." -- Rolling Stone

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Canongate U.S.

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1841953792

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Smokescreen

A True Adventure

By: Robert Sabbag

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Smokescreen

A True Adventure

By: Robert Sabbag

Allen Long led a group of dope smugglers who violated Colombian and US airspace, landed on jungle mud-tracks in bandit country, and avoided detection by America's most tooled-up law enforcement agencies. Long was responsible for upping the quantity of weed smoked in North America in the 1970s.

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1841952613

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Loaded

A Misadventure on the Marijuana Trail

By: Robert Sabbag

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Loaded

A Misadventure on the Marijuana Trail

By: Robert Sabbag

A foray into the world of drug smuggling details the escapades of Allen Long, the first American smuggler to bring in a planeload of marijuana from Colombia and the first to capitalize on the growing demand for high-quality pot.

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Little Brown & Company

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0316765112

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9780316765114

Snowblind

One Man's Career in the Coedine Trade

By: Robert Sabbag

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Snowblind

One Man's Career in the Coedine Trade

By: Robert Sabbag

Recounts the activities of former cocaine smuggler and dealer Zachary Swan, chronicling his outstanding scams and successes of the early 1970s and the comings and goings of his various associates, customers, and antagonists.

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Bobbs-Merrill Company

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0672520796

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9780672520792

The Sabbath Experiment

Spiritual Formation for Living in a Non-Stop World

By: Robert A. Muthiah

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The Sabbath Experiment

Spiritual Formation for Living in a Non-Stop World

By: Robert A. Muthiah

Are you are a busy Christian trying to navigate the demands and values of a culture moving at hyper speed? Then this book is for you. This is a book for those who long for something more . . . or something less. Sabbath spirituality attends to that longing. The ancient practice of Sabbath contains within it incredible riches waiting to be rediscovered. But is a spirituality rooted in Sabbath realistic in our fast-paced world? Why is the idea of Sabbath even worth considering today? By bringing together stories, Scripture, and theological reflection, we will wrestle with these and other questions related to living the Sabbath in our nonstop culture. Sabbath is about rest, celebration, and relationships, but it is also about so much more. We will see how Sabbath leads us to wrestle with the gods of Consumerism, cage the animal of Technology, and pursue God's justice on behalf of all people. Throughout this book you will be invited to ponder and embrace specific weekly choices in relation to a rich understanding of Sabbath. From these choices emerges a Sabbath spirituality that comes to wonderfully color the other six days of the week as well.

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Wipf and Stock Publishers

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1498224202

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Lucid Intervals

By: Robert L. Steed

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Lucid Intervals

By: Robert L. Steed

A collection of Robert Steed's funniest columns from the Atlanta Constitution, recording his impressions of life's passing parade.

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0865540640

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The Color of Sabbath

Proclamations and Prayers for New Beginnings

By: Robert Hill

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The Color of Sabbath

Proclamations and Prayers for New Beginnings

By: Robert Hill

A collection of sermons and speeches given by the head pastor of the Community Christian Church, Kansas City, Missouri, from 1995 through 2007 that gives an overview of how he sees the priciples of Holy Scripture and Christianity challenging church members as they interact with the current culture"--Provided by publisher.

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Hope Publishing House

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1932717137

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