Kirjahaku

The five boroughs of New York City constitute a cross-section of many nationalities including the Italian Mafia. Initially organized in Sicily to protect their citizens, the Mafia had members in New York City and found the city to be easy pickings. This book is about robbing the Mafia and surviving the experiences.

The disposal of unwanted items can be disposed of by newspaper advertisements, word of mouth, sidewalk sales, auction houses or onsite auctions. Organized auctions are handled by registered auctioneers, who are expert in their craft to survive in business. There are house and property auctions duly advertised to notify potential buyers. Date and condition of period furniture and clocks is important. Beware of phony bids and item descriptions. It is a devious business at best, with awesome temptations. This is the story of a young man taught the antique auction business by his young aunt, with interesting adventures.

The proliferation of illicit drugs in the United States created a major problem. The favorite port of entry was Florida for transportation from South and Central America. Profits for the mob were tremendous. However, importantly, sales and gains were at risk with police looking on. Thus, secrecy was a major consideration.

Total recall is a unique phenomenon, which can raise one's consciousness to a high degree, though it does not make one smarter on any subject under investigation. If, as a result of this talent, a person is raised in grade school to a hostile environment, then problems arise due to difference in age and an intrusion into someone's sphere. Although it does not raise your intelligence quotient, it makes your task easier to come to a basic, factual conclusion. This is a story of a student with this talent and his experiences.