Surviving Las Vegas

A vivid and enlightening oral account of homelessness in the Las Vegas storm drains and the hard work of re-entering mainstream society. Are you aware that hundreds of people live underground in the flood channels of Las Vegas? Few people were until Matthew O'Brien grabbed a flashlight, tape recorder, and expandable baton for protection and explored the storm-drain system in depth. This research resulted in his landmark book Beneath the Neon. Now the drains have been covered by CNN, Fox News, NPR, Dr. Phil, the New York Times, the BBC, Al Jazeera, and many other media outlets. They have even found their way on to popular TV shows, including CSI, Criminal Minds, and into mainstream movies. But the fact that several of these drug- and gambling-addicted tunnel dwellers have clawed their way out of the drains and turned around their lives has received far less attention. Dark Days, Bright Nights shares their harrowing stories and provides a unique perspective on one of America's most fascinating cities. It also paints a larger picture of homelessness and recovery in America. These stories are the happy (though not Hollywood) ending to the infamous tunnel tale. The narrative is complemented by bios and stark, black-and-white images of the survivors, putting a scarred, knowing face to the unblinkingly honest accounts.

Scott Crisci's life goes full circle as he battles a crapshoot of medical maladies and rises from a busboy to a high-stakes dealer.

Tragedy strikes Davis High School's Class of '92 again as everyone gathers in Las Vegas for a wedding. Robert's life is turned around as he tries to open a new restaurant only to be pressured by the Mario Busco, the head of the local mob. When his girlfriend is taken, he risks everything to save her.This book is a novella of approx. 13,000 words.

Scott Crisci's life goes full circle as he battles a crapshoot of medical maladies and rises from a busboy to a high-stakes dealer.

The Punk Rock Las Vegas Survival Guide is a Las Vegas travel guide for punks. Punks from all over the globe travel to Las Vegas on Memorial Day weekend for an annual pilgrimage of live shows and tournament bowling. They begin planning for the next year as early as they check-out of their room. Why? It's fun! This book is a valuable guide that will help you save money and squeeze every drop of fun out of your hard earned vacation. See the best bands, eat the best food, drink the best beers and go home knowing you got your money's worth. Discover places and deals even the locals don't know about. And while you're at it; why not make a few new friends? Author and musician Bob Oedy of The Grim and Glue Gun created this smart travel guide to help you navigate every twist and turn of the Las Vegas underground music scene. Don't get distracted by some bogus side-show! See all your favorite bands, knock down more pins and enjoy all there is to experience in Sin City.

Beneath the Neon: Life and Death in the Tunnels of Las Vegas chronicles O’Brien’s adventures in subterranean Las Vegas. He follows the footsteps of a psycho killer. He braces against a raging flood. He parties with naked crackheads. He learns how to make meth, that art is most beautiful where it’s least expected, that in many ways, he prefers underground Las Vegas to aboveground Las Vegas, and that there are no pots of gold under the neon rainbow.

Tiffani Neilson's complete guide to everything "Vegas." The essential tips, tricks, and secrets, to surviving and thriving in Sin City. The author, Tiffani Neilson, Creator & CEO of PetBlaster Inc. is a talented entrepreneur, writer, model and artist. Tiffani has always had a passion for motivational speaking, and became an Ordained Minister in 2010. Later that year, Tiffani Neilson was crowned 2010 Las Vegas Prom Princess, at the annual event by BoTown Productions.

Surviving the Holy War is an account of a true life story that demonstrates God's interventions during the darkest of times. Rev. Jihad Cobey was kidnapped by the PLO, arrested by government authorities, poisoned in one of the Arab countries, diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder, and trapped in Lebanon during the Israeli siege of Beirut. He had a close encounter with Satan, among other events covered in this book. Through it all, the Lord miraculously set him free from each of these events. A true life story filled with God's great demonstrations of His love and care for His children. It will enrich you spiritually; it will exhort and uplift you by seeing God's ways that have not been seen before. Most of all; it presents the message of Jesus Christ and His saving grace in a unique and exciting way. The book is an actual account of real events, places, people, and incidents that took place in the life of the author on three continents and in more than seven countries. The author wants to share this book so that others might learn of the rewards and consequences of the choices that man makes in life.