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Billion Dollar Hollywood Heist

Billion Dollar Hollywood Heist

Houston Curtis; Dylan Howard

Skyhorse Publishing
2020
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"Right out of the gate, the entire game was designed to empty the pockets of those rich, celeb-loving LA suckers.”—Houston Curtis Leonardo DiCaprio. Alex Rodriguez. Tobey Maguire. Affleck. Damon. Cassavetes. What do these people have in common? Not just fame and fortune; all these men are also alumni of the ultra-exclusive, high-stakes poker ring that inspired Aaron Sorkin’s Oscar-nominated film, Molly’s Game. But Houston Curtis, the card shark who cofounded the game with Tobey Maguire, knows that Sorkin’s is the whitewashed version. In Billion Dollar Hollywood Heist, Curtis goes all-in, revealing the true story behind the game. From its origins with Maguire to staking DiCaprio’s first game, installing Molly Bloom, avoiding the hookers and blow down the hall, and weathering the FBI investigation that left Curtis with a lien on his house, this is the no-holds-barred account of the world’s most exclusive Texas hold ’em game from the man who started it—with all the names and salacious details that Molly’s Game left out. With the insider appeal of Rounders, more A-listers than Ocean’s 11, and the excitement of The Sting, Billion Dollar Hollywood Heist is the untold, insider’s story that makes Molly’s Game look tame.
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Houston

Houston

Marguerite Johnston

Texas A M University Press
2011
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In their willingness to leave home and country to create a new city and a new nation, the first Houstonians were a special breed. They were adventurers and builders; they were citizens of the world. This is the story of these people, their descendants and like-minded successors, and their city, up to the end of the Second World War.It is a history marked by murder, mutiny, and the ironies of war, by comedy and high jinks, by heroism and a remarkable generosity. This fascinating social history grew out of Marguerite Johnston's forty years of friendship with the city and its people. It traces Houston's first families through interlinking marriages, charitable associations, and business partnerships. In this book, Johnston brings to light unpublished letters and diaries from those who served with Perry in Japan, who helped Maximillian design Mexico City, who acted for Woodrow Wilson at Versailles, who helped Roosevelt restore the national economy, and who, by conceiving and negotiating the Marshall Plan, saved Western Europe from collapse. She also sketches in warm detail the gentle life of a Southern town and portrays a people of intellect and a natural elegance.Ima Hogg, Houston philanthropist and patron of the arts, once said that Houston was lucky because the first Houstonians who got rich gave their money for schools, parks, hospitals, and the arts. ""This set the pattern,"" she said. ""This is what Houstonians do once they get a little money."" Since 1836, their continuing philanthropy has totaled more than a billion dollars, yet remains personal. It has created a lively cultural scene, a prestigious educational establishment, a pace-setting medical center, and a gracious life-style.Old Houstonians rarely speak of themselves as Texans--they are Houstonians. Their story--not without problems, challenges, and conflicts--is the story of people who have shaped a major American city and who from it, have influenced lives around the world.
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Houston, We Have a Narrative

Houston, We Have a Narrative

Randy Olson

University of Chicago Press
2015
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Ask a scientist about Hollywood, and you'll probably get eye rolls. But ask someone in Hollywood about science, and they'll see dollar signs: moviemakers know that science can be the source of great stories, with all the drama and action that blockbusters require. That's a huge mistake, says Randy Olson: Hollywood has a lot to teach scientists about how to tell a story-and, ultimately, how to do science better. With Houston, We Have a Narrative, he lays out a stunningly simple method for turning the dull into the dramatic. Drawing on his unique background, which saw him leave his job as a working scientist to launch a career as a filmmaker, Olson first diagnoses the problem: When scientists tell us about their work, they pile one moment and one detail atop another moment and another detail-a stultifying procession of "and, and, and." What we need instead is an understanding of the basic elements of story, the narrative structures that our brains are all but hardwired to look for-which Olson boils down, brilliantly, to "And, But, Therefore," or ABT. At a stroke, the ABT approach introduces momentum ("And"), conflict ("But"), and resolution ("Therefore")-the fundamental building blocks of story. As Olson has shown by leading countless workshops worldwide, when scientists' eyes are opened to ABT, the effect is staggering: suddenly, they're not just talking about their work-they're telling stories about it. And audiences are captivated. Written with an uncommon verve and enthusiasm, and built on principles that are applicable to fields far beyond science, Houston, We Have a Narrative has the power to transform the way science is understood and appreciated, and ultimately how it's done.
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Houston, We Have a Narrative

Houston, We Have a Narrative

Randy Olson

University of Chicago Press
2015
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Ask a scientist about Hollywood, and you'll probably get eye rolls. But ask someone in Hollywood about science, and they'll see dollar signs: moviemakers know that science can be the source of great stories, with all the drama and action that blockbusters require. That's a huge mistake, says Randy Olson: Hollywood has a lot to teach scientists about how to tell a story-and, ultimately, how to do science better. With Houston, We Have a Narrative, he lays out a stunningly simple method for turning the dull into the dramatic. Drawing on his unique background, which saw him leave his job as a working scientist to launch a career as a filmmaker, Olson first diagnoses the problem: When scientists tell us about their work, they pile one moment and one detail atop another moment and another detail-a stultifying procession of "and, and, and." What we need instead is an understanding of the basic elements of story, the narrative structures that our brains are all but hardwired to look for-which Olson boils down, brilliantly, to "And, But, Therefore," or ABT. At a stroke, the ABT approach introduces momentum ("And"), conflict ("But"), and resolution ("Therefore")-the fundamental building blocks of story. As Olson has shown by leading countless workshops worldwide, when scientists' eyes are opened to ABT, the effect is staggering: suddenly, they're not just talking about their work-they're telling stories about it. And audiences are captivated. Written with an uncommon verve and enthusiasm, and built on principles that are applicable to fields far beyond science, Houston, We Have a Narrative has the power to transform the way science is understood and appreciated, and ultimately how it's done.
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Houston Lost and Unbuilt

Houston Lost and Unbuilt

Steven R. Strom

University of Texas Press
2010
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Winner, San Antonio Conservation Society Citation, 2011 Good Brick Award, Greater Houston Preservation Alliance, 2011 Julia Ideson Award, Friends of the Texas Room, 2011Driven by an almost fanatical desire for whatever is new, "modern," and likely to make money, Houston is constantly in the process of remaking itself. Few structures remain from the nineteenth century, and even much of the twentieth-century built environment has fallen before the wrecking ball of "progress." Indeed, the demolition of older buildings in Houston can be compared to the destruction of cityscapes such as Berlin, Warsaw, and Tokyo in World War II. But because this wholesale restructuring of Houston's built environment has happened in peacetime, historically minded people have only recently sounded an alarm over what is being lost and the toll this destruction is taking on Houstonians' sense of place.Houston Lost and Unbuilt presents an extensive catalogue of twentieth-century public and commercial buildings that have been lost forever, as well as an intriguing selection of buildings that never made it off the drawing board. The lost buildings (or lost interiors of buildings) span a wide range, from civic gathering places such as the Houston Municipal Auditorium and the Astrodome to commercial enterprises such as the Foley Brothers, Sears Roebuck, and Sakowitz department stores to "Theatre Row" downtown to neighborhoods such as Fourth Ward/Freedmen's Town. Steven Strom's introductions and photo captions describe each significant building's contribution to the civic life of Houston. The "unbuilt" section of the book includes numerous previously unpublished architectural renderings of proposed projects such as a multi-building city center, monorail, and people mover system, all which reflect Houston's fascination with the future and optimism that technology will solve all of the city's problems.
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Houston, We Have A Problema

Houston, We Have A Problema

Zepeda Gwendolyn

Grand Central Publishing
2009
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Jessica is a typical 26 year old: she has man trouble, mom trouble and not a clue what to do with her life. After a lifetime of being babied, she doesn't trust herself to make the right choices, so she bases all of her life decisions on signs - from the direction her Virgin-de-Guadalupe sways to what her psychic sees in the cards. When her sort-of boyfriend Guillermo, disappoints her again, Jess thinks it's time to call it quits but to be sure, she checks in with Madame Hortensia who confirms her decision. Right on cue, Jess meets Jonathan - the complete opposite of Guillermo; he's successful, has a stable job....and white. Jess isn't sure if Jonathan is really the change Madame Hortensia saw. Sure he gives great career advice but is he advising her on a career she actually wants? And yes he's all about commitment but is it Jess or her mother who really wants marriage? Jess runs back to Madame Hortensia for advice but even she is out of answers. Now there's only one thing that's certain: no one - not her mother, her sister, her boyfriend or her psychic - can tell her what to do. For once Jess will have to take the plunge and make her own decisions if she wants to have any future at all.
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Houston Bound

Houston Bound

Tyina Steptoe

University of California Press
2015
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Beginning after World War I, Houston was transformed from a black-and-white frontier town into one of the most ethnically and racially diverse urban areas in the United States. Houston Bound draws on social and cultural history to show how, despite Anglo attempts to fix racial categories through Jim Crow laws, converging migrations - particularly those of Mexicans and Creoles - complicated ideas of blackness and whiteness and introduced different understandings about race. This migration history also uses music and sound to examine these racial complexities, tracing the emergence of Houston's blues and jazz scenes in the 1920s as well as the hybrid forms of these genres that arose when migrants forged shared social space and carved out new communities and politics. This interdisciplinary book provides both an innovative historiography about migration and immigration in the twentieth century and a critical examination of a city located in the former Confederacy.
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Houston Bound

Houston Bound

Tyina Steptoe

University of California Press
2015
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Beginning after World War I, Houston was transformed from a black-and-white frontier town into one of the most ethnically and racially diverse urban areas in the United States. Houston Bound draws on social and cultural history to show how, despite Anglo attempts to fix racial categories through Jim Crow laws, converging migrations-particularly those of Mexicans and Creoles-complicated ideas of blackness and whiteness and introduced different understandings about race. This migration history also uses music and sound to examine these racial complexities, tracing the emergence of Houston's blues and jazz scenes in the 1920s as well as the hybrid forms of these genres that arose when migrants forged shared social space and carved out new communities and politics. This interdisciplinary book provides both an innovative historiography about migration and immigration in the twentieth century and a critical examination of a city located in the former Confederacy.
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Houston Real Estate Investors Dream Team: Behind the Scenes Look at Investing in Houston from Top Real Estate Pros

Houston Real Estate Investors Dream Team: Behind the Scenes Look at Investing in Houston from Top Real Estate Pros

Sal Ortiz; Rhonda Conchola; C. Jerry Ta

Ainsley Allen Publishing
2015
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HOUSTON REAL ESTATE INVESTORS DREAM TEAMWhile it is tempting to try to manage all of the details of real estate investing on your own, the DIY approach is a costly mistake. Building a team of knowledgeable professionals can make your life easier and allow you to focus on running your business. Whether you are buying your first property or expanding your investment empire, the right professionals can help you locate the best deals, secure the financing your need to purchase and then manage your income and the properties themselves.Building your real estate investment portfolio will be easier when you accumulate a team of advisors to turn to who will look out for your interests and help you as you navigate your way through a transaction. From a savvy and connected acquisition team that can give you advance notice of new properties to the legal and finance teams you'll need to make the deals happen, buying and selling is stress free if you have expert help. Once you've added a property to your portfolio, a management team can help you with the day to day operations and make sure your business runs worry free.Smart investors recognize that each member of their team as not a cost to their business, but rather a source of substantially increased profits.6 Essential Team Members you'll need on your side when you Invest in Houston Real EstateAcquisition & Sales Renovation and Construction Legal Finance Property Management Accounting MentorshipFinding the right players for each part of your real estate investment team will reduce your stress and increase your profitability.We are living in one of the most exciting times for investing in the Houston housing market - I firmly believe you'll find in the pages of this book can help you make your dreams a reality.The Houston Real Estate Investors Dream Team contains powerful and fascinating conversations with passionate, dedicated and driven individuals who have played such an influential role in the success of so many others. Featuring Conversations With Houston's Top Real Estate Pros: BRANT PHILLIPS - INVESTMENT AND CONSTRUCTION ADVISOR MICHAEL PLAKS - TAX ACCOUNTANT SHELLY WALZEL - REAL ESTATE BROKER NICK KOREN - REAL ESTATE WHOLESALER STEVEN S. NEWSOM - ATTORNEY TO REAL ESTATE INVESTORS BLAKE A. YARBOROUGH - LENDER H. QUINCY LONG - PRIVATE FINANCING THROUGH SELF-DIRECTED IRAS DAVID LEE DURR - INVESTMENT REALTOR CHRIS ADKINS - REAL ESTATE INVESTOR PROJECT ADVISORS AL ORTIZ - INSURANCE AGENT RHONDA CONCHOLA - HOME STAGING C. JERRY TA - PROPERTY MANAGEMENT THUY T. VO - BOOKKEEPING FOR REAL ESTATE INVESTORS
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Houston, We Have a Possum: Further Observations from a Working Poet

Houston, We Have a Possum: Further Observations from a Working Poet

Molly Fisk

Story Street Press
2016
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The third collection of 50 three-minute radio commentaries from poet Molly Fisk about everything under the sun including possums who come in her kitchen to eat the cat food and end up hiding under the sofa instead of going outdoors again. A heartwarming and often riotous look at small town life through the eyes of a poet. Aired on community radio station KVMR-FM 89.5, Nevada City since 2005.
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Houston Astros IQ: The Ultimate Test of True Fandom

Houston Astros IQ: The Ultimate Test of True Fandom

Tucker Elliot

Black Mesa Publishing
2019
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The story of Major League Baseball in Houston begins in 1962 at the mosquito-infested Colt Stadium. And while the Astros had some great moments before the turn of the century, purists will always associate "20th century baseball" with teams like the Yankees, Red Sox, and Dodgers. No worries. It will be impossible to tell the story of 21st century Major League Baseball without the Astros... because these guys are rewriting the record books. Regular season. Postseason. It doesn't matter. The biggest names in baseball? They play for the Astros.Houston reached the pinnacle in 2017, when the Astros defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers to win the first World Series title in franchise history. It took 56 years. Most were frustrating. Some were oh-so-gloriously close. But the journey led to something extraordinary.This is the most complete book of trivia and history on the Houston Astros. It is meant for diehard fans, but whether or not you count yourself as part of Astros fandom is irrelevant, because baseball in Houston is inextricably linked to the history of baseball itself. So sit back and reminisce with 10 chapters of Houston Astros history, stories, and 200 brand new trivia questions that will wrack your brain and test your skills. It's your Houston Astros IQ, the ultimate test of true fandom.
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