Books with author Richard Staton

You probably haven’t ever noticed them. But they’ve noticed you. They notice everything. That’s their job. Sitting quietly in a nondescript car outside a bank making note of the tellers’ work habits, the positions of the security guards. Lagging a few car lengths behind the Brinks truck on its daily rounds. Surreptitiously jiggling the handle of an unmarked service door at the racetrack. They’re thieves. Heisters, to be precise. They’re pros, and Parker is far and away the best of them. If you’re planning a job, you want him in. Tough, smart, hardworking, and relentlessly focused on his trade, he is the heister’s heister, the robber’s robber, the heavy’s heavy. You don’t want to cross him, and you don’t want to get in his way, because he’ll stop at nothing to get what he’s after. Parker, the ruthless antihero of Richard Stark’s eponymous mystery novels, is one of the most unforgettable characters in hardboiled noir. Lauded by critics for his taut realism, unapologetic amorality, and razor-sharp prose-style—and adored by fans who turn each intoxicating page with increasing urgency—Stark is a master of crime writing, his books as influential as any in the genre. The University of Chicago Press has embarked on a project to return the early volumes of this series to print for a new generation of readers to discover—and become addicted to. In The Outfit, Parker goes toe-to-toe with the mob—hitting them with heist after heist after heist—and the entire underworld learns an unforgettable lesson: whatever Parker does, he does deadly. “Westlake knows precisely how to grab a reader, draw him or her into the story, and then slowly tighten his grip until escape is impossible.”—Washington Post Book World “Elmore Leonard wouldn’t write what he does if Stark hadn’t been there before. And Quentin Tarantino wouldn’t write what he does without Leonard. . . . Old master that he is, Stark does all of them one better.”—Los Angeles Times “Donald Westlake’s Parker novels are among the small number of books I read over and over. Forget all that crap you’ve been telling yourself about War and Peace and Proust—these are the books you’ll want on that desert island.”—Lawrence Block

You probably haven’t ever noticed them. But they’ve noticed you. They notice everything. That’s their job. Sitting quietly in a nondescript car outside a bank making note of the tellers’ work habits, the positions of the security guards. Lagging a few car lengths behind the Brinks truck on its daily rounds. Surreptitiously jiggling the handle of an unmarked service door at the racetrack.They’re thieves. Heisters, to be precise. They’re pros, and Parker is far and away the best of them. If you’re planning a job, you want him in. Tough, smart, hardworking, and relentlessly focused on his trade, he is the heister’s heister, the robber’s robber, the heavy’s heavy. You don’t want to cross him, and you don’t want to get in his way, because he’ll stop at nothing to get what he’s after.Parker, the ruthless antihero of Richard Stark’s eponymous mystery novels, is one of the most unforgettable characters in hardboiled noir. Lauded by critics for his taut realism, unapologetic amorality, and razor-sharp prose-style—and adored by fans who turn each intoxicating page with increasing urgency—Stark is a master of crime writing, his books as influential as any in the genre. The University of Chicago Press has embarked on a project to return the early volumes of this series to print for a new generation of readers to discover—and become addicted to.In The Outfit, Parker goes toe-to-toe with the mob—hitting them with heist after heist after heist—and the entire underworld learns an unforgettable lesson: whatever Parker does, he does deadly. “Westlake knows precisely how to grab a reader, draw him or her into the story, and then slowly tighten his grip until escape is impossible.”—Washington Post Book World “Elmore Leonard wouldn’t write what he does if Stark hadn’t been there before. And Quentin Tarantino wouldn’t write what he does without Leonard. . . . Old master that he is, Stark does all of them one better.”—Los Angeles Times “Donald Westlake’s Parker novels are among the small number of books I read over and over. Forget all that crap you’ve been telling yourself about War and Peace and Proust—these are the books you’ll want on that desert island.”—Lawrence Block

A guest on the #1 downloaded podcast with Adam Carolla, now read his compelling story of gangs, prison, and success in the business world. The “Skinny Bandit”—a whiter-than-cocaine kid from gang-filled streets of Otay in San Diego—who robbed banks to eat ironically no longer needs banks because of his steady success in Bitcoin trading and other cryptocurrencies. Meticulous and calculating, Richard Stanley continually evaded capture and grew brazen with each additional bank heist in the early 2000s. The robberies continued, and it appeared that the FBI would never catch the elusive yet polite robber who went from teller to teller saying, “Put the money on the counter…” and walked away with thousands in cash in a clear plastic bag. Upon his sudden arrest, the shocking truth was finally revealed when this criminal mastermind who repeatedly outwitted authorities turned out to an eighteen-year-old kid from the Hispanic gang-filled streets of Otay in San Diego. Why Did He Rob Banks? The first time was for cash to buy a Taco Bell grande meal. Richard Stanley did his time—seven-plus years in Donovan, a rough Southern California prison, where he hustled to stay up on game and where he experienced the real Orange Is the New Black—and where he witnessed the worst horrors of the prison system, from guards killing inmates to rampant drug use and the lengths desperate people go to get what they need (such as snacks, drugs, cell phones, and warm clothing). WARNING to readers: This book contains offensive language and graphic descriptions of criminal activity.The Story of the Neighborhood StruggleRichard Stanley recounts his tumultuous childhood of growing up in the dangerous neighborhood of Otay, surrounded by gangs, drugs, violence, and poverty. His crimes started with petty shoplifting before graduating to bank robbery. After a short time, Stanley had perfected his craft and hit multiple banks. Each time, he and his crew evaded capture, but one critical mistake cost him everything. The FBI finally tracked him down, and Stanley was sentenced to hard time in one of Southern California’s worst prisons, but his story was only beginning. Stanley details his time in prison and how he sold drugs from behind bars. He also illustrates what daily life was like in jail, his interactions with the other inmates, and the dark side of the correctional officers whose jobs are to maintain law and order. He wondered just who the criminals were—the guards or the inmates. Maybe both. Making the Case for Prison Reform After his release, Stanley became very successful in adult online marketing with exotic dancers and professional escorts where he was introduced to Bitcoin as a form of payment. He schooled himself in Bitcoin trading and other cryptocurrencies. Although he doesn’t say he’s an expert, he’s moved up in the world to swanky Newport Beach, where his business is based, and where he lives a life far from the hellhole of the two-man prison cell at Donovan. [This book contains bootlegged graphic photos of prison life taken by the cellies behind bars.]With his degree in “business” from one of California’s finest institutions where he was given a free ride in their eight-year program (with a seven-month sabbatical in solitude), Richard Stanley graduated from bank robbery to stacking Bitcoin as a legit entrepreneur and shares a vital message: People can change. READ THE FIRST CHAPTER/5 MIN AUDIO-BOOK CLIP and for more info, visit the book’s website: www.UpOnGameBook.com

“TELL ME AND I FORGET. TEACH ME AND I REMEMBER. INVOLVE ME AND I LEARN.” –BENJAMIN FRANKLINMy 20 years of experience in children’s education has led me to one very important conclusion; successful teaching must be a two-way interaction between teacher and student. Simply reading off a presentation or from a book is no longer enough. Children must be captivated, engaged and inspired.That is where this book comes in. Containing 26 short and sharp chapters for every letter of the alphabet, this scientific content is simply explained in a fun and captivating manner to ensure those young minds are fully engaged and actually enjoy the reading and learning process, a crucial factor for later life success.This book is targeted to children and young adults, and can either be read or read to. In fact, i’m sure there are many adults who could learn a thing or two! This book will provide an excellent foundation of knowledge on which all other aspects of science, from chemistry and biology to physics, can be built upon.Included in this book:A fundamental science topic for every letter of the alphabet, from Atoms, Bonding and Conductivity all the way to X-rays, Y-chromosomes and the mathematical anomalies of the number Zero.Multiple pictures, graphics, charts and fun illustrations to help visualize these very important scientific concepts.A small quiz/question at the end of every chapter to keep the reader fully engaged in the content and ensure the most important aspects of every chapter are fully understood. (Answers are at the back of the book).This book will teach some of the most fundamental science topics to help the reader get ahead of their class and ace those science exams. With computer science and technology based careers becoming increasingly fruitful, those children who have a better grasp of fundamental science will see their career prospects soar.So scroll up and click the “Buy now” button to get ahead of your class and ace those science exams!Buy the paperback version of this book and get the kindle version included for FREE.

The Outfit was organized crime with a capital O. They were big. They were bad. They were brutal. And no crook ever crossed them and lived to enjoy it. Except Parker. So they wanted Parker dead, and a hit man proved they meant business. Too bad for the Outfit he missed. Ripping off the Outfit was the easy part of Parker's game. Going one-on-one with Bronson, the Outfit's Big Boss, was the hard part.

Calling all young explorers!Join Harriett the Hippo as she travels the far corners of the world to see some of the worlds most incredible countries! From the chilling icebergs of the Arctic to the searing heat of the African Desert, this book will see you explore some of the largest, most unique and wackiest countries in the entire world!Each page travels to a different country, exploring the unique cultures, landmarks, scenery and people, complemented with beautiful illustrations and funny facts providing an extremely engaging experience for both reader and listener. Learn and laugh with this exciting and colorful book and explore the wonders our little blue and green planet has to offer. Buy the paperback and get the ebook for free!

Calling all animal lovers!Join Harriett the Hippo as she travels the far corners of the world to see some of the worlds most exciting animals! From the chilling icebergs of the Arctic to the searing heat of the African Savannah, this book will see you explore some of the cutest, weirdest and wackiest animals in the entire animal kingdom!Each page explores a different animal from a different country, with beautiful illustrations and funny facts providing an extremely engaging experience for both reader and listener. Learn and laugh with this colorful book to explore the magnificence our animal kingdom has to offer.Buy the paperback and get the ebook for free!

Richard Stanley is a film-maker, anthropologist and esoteric scholar. He has written and directed such feature films as Hardware and Dust Devil and a series of award winning documentaries.In the summer of 1992 Stanley travelled to the remote Pyrenean village of Montsegur and scaled the mountain to the enigmatic ruins of the castle perched high on its summit.There he was trapped by a freak electro-magnetic storm. The ordeal set in motion a chain of spiralling events that led Stanley on a twenty year quest to learn the truth about the castle and its secrets.Fully illustrated with many beautiful and rare photographs this book tells the bizarre story of Otto Rahn, who believed the castle was key to a priceless treasure and was employed by the Nazi SS to find it, or die.We learn about the mysterious cult of the Cathars, who were massacred there in the 13th Century, and their warrior priestess, Esclarmonde, the ‘Light of the World’, immortal guardian of the Holy Grail.Untangling a web of clues and coincidences, wonders and terrors, Stanley is caught up in a saga that will shake your beliefs and challenge your concept of reality.

BANK ROBBER TURNS TO STACKING BITCOINCryptocurrency Trader No Longer Needs BanksRichard Stanley was known as the “Skinny Bandit”—a bank robber who targeted San Diego area banks. Meticulous and calculating, he continually evaded capture and grew brazen with each additional heist in the early 2000s. Another man who resembled the Bandit was even taken into custody and almost charged. The robberies continued, and it appeared that the FBI would never catch the elusive yet polite robber who went from teller to teller saying, “Put the money on the counter…” and walked away with thousands in cash in a clear plastic bag. Upon his sudden arrest, the shocking truth was finally revealed when this criminal mastermind who repeatedly outwitted authorities turned out to be eighteen-year-old Richard Stanley, a whiter-than-cocaine kid from the Hispanic gang-filled streets of Otay in San Diego. Why Did He Rob Banks? The first time was for cash to buy a Taco Bell grande meal. Today, the Skinny Bandit is a successful entrepreneur, in legit business in the adult marketing world, and a day trader in bitcoin cryptocurrency. Richard Stanley did his time—seven-plus years in Donovan, a rough Southern California prison, where he hustled to stay up on game and where he experienced the real Orange Is the New Black—and where he witnessed the worst horrors of the prison system, from guards killing inmates to rampant drug use and the lengths desperate people go to get what they need (such as snacks, drugs, cell phones, and warm clothing). WARNING to readers: This book contains offensive language and graphic descriptions of criminal activity.The Story of the Neighborhood StruggleRichard Stanley recounts his tumultuous childhood of growing up in the dangerous neighborhood of Otay, surrounded by gangs, drugs, violence, and poverty. His crimes started with petty shoplifting before graduating to bank robbery. After a short time, Stanley had perfected his craft and hit multiple banks. Each time, he and his crew evaded capture, but one critical mistake cost him everything. The FBI finally tracked him down, and Stanley was sentenced to hard time in one of Southern California’s worst prisons, but his story was only beginning. Stanley details his time in prison and how he sold drugs from behind bars. He also illustrates what daily life was like in jail, his interactions with the other inmates, and the dark side of the correctional officers whose jobs are to maintain law and order. He wondered just who the criminals were—the guards or the inmates. Maybe both. Making the Case for Prison Reform After his release, Stanley learned the ropes of—and became very successful in—adult online marketing with exotic dancers and professional escorts where he was introduced to bitcoin as a form of payment. He schooled himself in bitcoin trading and other cryptocurrencies. Although he doesn’t say he’s an expert, he’s moved up in the world to swanky Newport Beach, where his business is based, and where he lives a life far from the hellhole of the two-man prison cell at Donovan. With his degree in “business” from one of California’s finest institutions where he was given a free ride in their eight-year program (with a seven-month sabbatical in solitude), he’s graduated from bank robbery to stacking bitcoin as a legit entrepreneur and shares a vital message: People can change. READ THE FIRST CHAPTER and for more info, visit the book’s website: www.UpOnGameBook.com