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Out of Bounds: Inside the NBA's Culture of Rape, Violence, and Crime
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An eye opener

They're no angels.

Interesting book with a few flaws

Highly questionable motives...

A book filled with problems, but no solutions

Out of Bounds: Inside the NBA's Culture of Rape, Violence, and Crime
Jeff Benedict
Manufacturer: HarperCollins
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ASIN: 0060726024
Release Date: 2004-06-15

Book Description

Out of Bounds: Inside the NBA's Culture of Rape, Violence, and Crime is a searing indictment of professional basketball players who live in a world where criminal laws and social norms don't exist, a world where they are given license to act above the law.

On the court, they dazzle us with their spectacular physical feats. They generate millions of dollars of revenue for the NBA and their teams. They inspire adulation. But underneath all the glitz, the money, and alley-oops is a seamy underbelly, a rash of lawlessness that is gripping the NBA.

Based on a first-of-its-kind investigation into the criminal histories of 177 NBA players from the 2001#150;2002 season, Out of Bounds shows that an alarming four out of every ten NBA players have a police record involving a serious crime. They are All-Stars and they are journeymen, involved in crimes ranging from armed robbery to domestic violence to gun possession to rape.

Out of Bounds takes a hard look at shocking cases, with graphic accounts of physical and sexual violence and other outrageous conduct by players. In all, more than 250 people are named, including many prominent NBA players. It exposes the environment and culture that encourages such criminal behavior. It also explains the unique challenges these cases pose for law-enforcement agencies and prosecutors. And Out of Bounds takes readers inside the hidden yet critically vital role that lawyers, agents, and fame play in insulating criminally accused players from accountability.

Author Jeff Benedict, an expert on athletes and crime, draws his conclusions from exhaustive research. In addition to his criminal-background checks, the author retrieved documents from law-enforcement agencies, courts, and private attorneys. He conducted more than 400 interviews with police officers, prosecutors, defense lawyers, players, agents, victims, witnesses, and coaches. What emerges is a disturbing and appalling picture of men who live above the law.

A seminal and important work, Out of Bounds will forever change how we look at the NBA and its stars' lives of excess and privilege.

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Based on a first-of-its-kind investigation into the criminal histories of 177 NBA players from the 2001-2002 season, Out of Bounds shows that an alarming four out of every ten NBA players have a police record involving a serious crime. They are All-Stars and they are journeymen, involved in crimes ranging from armed robbery to domestic violence to gun possession to rape.

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An eye opener.......2006-04-01

I enjoyed reading this book it tells the truth about the thugs that many Americans have idiolized simply because they play basketball.

The days of Larry Bird and Michael Jordan are long gone. Todays players are a bunch of immature perverts. Read this book if you want to know about the people you let your children idiolize.

They're no angels........2006-01-20

One of the consistent trends in modern American history is the progressive shrinking of the number of occupations in which those employed are exempt from public scrutiny. Used to be the President was above the fray, but Nixon and Watergate changed all that. Likewise, the fatherhood got tainted by the sex-abuse scandals starting in the 1980's. The occupation of NBA player has now succumbed to this trend, as books like these examine the seedy side of NBA life and its players.

Written by a veteran observer of the American professional sports scene, this book goes into gory detail to show how a very large number of current NBA athletes are out and out felons; rapists, shoplifters, wife-beaters, etc, etc... Names are named, along with details of various crimes committed by players at all positions on numerous NBA teams. As such, the book is quite-opening to the casual sports fan and to the American public at large. However, the book is lacking some ingredients. First, the style and substance of the book seems to indicate that this lawlessness has grown over time. Maybe it has, but a more likely explanation is that the press has gotten more agressive over time. Second, the book should have included something on treatment plans the NBA offers its players for various problems such as marriage counseling, substance abuse rehab, etc, etc... Third, it would have been nice for the book to not focus on such a small number of players: i.e. Ruben Patterson and Sam Mack. A lot of players have done illegal things, or even legal things that are not so nice; Wilt Chamberlain's 20,000 bedscores is not something a gentleman or civil society in general should be proud of. But overall, this is a good book. I recommend every parent to give this book to their son when he asks for the latest $100+ NBA jersey or b-ball shoes!

Interesting book with a few flaws.......2006-01-13

This book flows in an easy reading style, but the book apparently wasn't carefully proofread, because there are a number of misspellings and incorrect wordings. That sends a message that if you don't care, why should I. As for the complaint that professional athletes are getting the primadonna treatment without accountability for bad behavior, I can only withhold my payment for a ticket to the game as punishment. Another book I read points out: have you ever noticed that people often complain to the wrong person or persons about something they have the power to change or resolve. Only the industry can really do something to change the problem.

Highly questionable motives..........2005-12-22

This is a actual excerpt from the book "... there is nothing admirable or beautiful about today's NBA player: diamond studded ears, flesh plastered with offensive body tattoos, and nicknames like 'The Answer' and 'Big Dog.'"

Are you serious? Personal appearance is now a problem in the NBA as well? Bring back the white guys with the crew cuts!

Benedict has a agenda, and even went as far to exaggerate the skills of certain players that committed a crime. A whole two chapters were devoted to Sam Mack... who I forgot existed until I vaguely remembered a shooter that played for the Rockets. Noting that players like Jerry Stackhouse, Damon Stoudamire and Jason Richardson were all-stars when in fact none of them have ever made the team. Should I trust the rest of his facts he presents?

A book filled with problems, but no solutions.......2005-08-19

In reading the stories outlined in Out of Bounds, it becomes paintakingly obvious that Benedict is writing as a lawyer looking at the NBA, rather than someone who understands the NBA writing from a legal standpoint.

Benedict provides little commentary, but praises himself throughout the book for his detailed research and hard work. Above all, this is a book filled with stories about a handful of NBA players. Benedict tells the story (which he pieced together from court documents and eyewitness accounts), and not much else. He uncovers no new facts, resolves no cases, and does a lot of whining about preferential treatment. He seems not to know what else he wants to do from there.

Athletes and trouble with the law are nothing new. Benedict acts as if this is a new trend never before seen. He finds it hard to believe that such recklessness occurred during the days of "Bill Russell, Bill Bradley and Oscar Robertson." Why he chose those three players from different eras, I have no idea. I could point to him three players from this era who have also had no run-ins with the law. The fact is, players in the past were blatant alcoholics, womanizers and generally not good people. To say that athletes are worse in this day and age, without researching the past, is an insult to the reader. He also points to the days of the Magic-Bird rivalry, the NBA's Golden Age, as a perfect example of player conduct. He fails to realize the rampant use of cocaine in the NBA in the 80's, claiming several players' careers and young Len Bias' life.

In the end, the book is a one-sided account that was quickly put together to capitalize on the Kobe Bryant scandal. In the book's opening, he describes telling his assistant that they have 5 months to research and write this book, and that he had been approached to write about the NBA before, but refused until the Kobe Bryant scandal arose.

NBA players are not angels, and the book does a good job of reminding us of that. But it could have been so much more.

Out Of Bounds: Inside The Nba's Culture Of Rape, Violence, And Crime

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Out Of Bounds: Inside The Nba's Culture Of Rape, Violence, And Crime
Jeff Benedict
Manufacturer: Harper Paperbacks
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Out of Bounds: Inside the NBA's Culture of Rape, Violence, and Crime
Jeff Benedict
Manufacturer: HarperCollins
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Plumber's Handbook
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Not for the occasional repair guy.

A very highly recommended instructional reference manual

Not the book if you are plumbing your own house

A plumbing detail lover's dream

Plumbing Concepts - Residential and Small Commercial

Plumber's Handbook
Howard C. Massey
Manufacturer: Craftsman Book Company
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Customer Reviews:

Not for the occasional repair guy. .......2007-09-21

This is a great book if you need theory, plumbing codes, etc. If you want to know how to make your new p-trap fit your old p-trap, then you will be very disappointed. No DIY tricks here. No inside secrets on parts compatibility and replacements. This book is just hard core plumbing design and install, etc,,, and not repair parts oriented which is the root cause of most guys looking for a book like this. Plumbing repair is all about parts, PARTS, parts, and this is not the book for that. The cover of the book even says "...planning and installing....", not repair! It seems to be a great book, seriously,,, it just is not the magic pill I wanted. Seems there are no magic pill books,,,, rats! By the way, I think the used book I bought is stolen from Parma Ohio Library. hmmmm?

A very highly recommended instructional reference manual.......2007-02-04

Whether a do-it-yourself amateur or an experienced professional, this new and updated edition of Howard Massey's "Plumber's Handbook" is a very highly recommended instructional reference manual. Drawing upon his many years of expertise and experience as a plumber, a plumbing contractor, an inspector and plans examiner, Massey explains in simple terms how to install plumbing systems that will pass inspection the first time! Each chapter is profusely illustrated with diagrams, charts and tables that will insure the selection of the right material and correct installation. The "Plumber's Handbook Revised" addresses vents, waste piping, drainage, septic tanks, hot and cold water supply systems, wells, fire protection piping, fixtures, solar energy systems, gas piping, and so much more. Of special note are the chapters dedicated to the plumbing of mobile home and travel trailer parks and graywater recycling. An invaluable addition to personal, professional, school and community library reference collections, this newly revised edition is completely updated to conform to the International Plumbing Code (IPC) and the Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC) standards.

Not the book if you are plumbing your own house.......2003-03-04

I'm building my own house and bought this book as a plumbing reference. It has pretty much sat on the shelf. It is more oriented toward the full time plumber who is doing multiple types of jobs. Too much time spent on the many fascets of plumbing and too little time spent on how it applies to doing a residential job.

Instead I'd recommend "Complete Home Plumbing" by Sunset books. That book has been my first read when a question comes up.

A plumbing detail lover's dream.......2001-10-05

I'm a man the thrives on detailed information. And I salute this Howard Massey for producing this first-rate plumbing book! Beware, this is not a book for weekend Joe looking to learn how to replace a faucet washer. Even if your not in the plumbing trade, but are serious about learning to understand and design plumbing service for your home or business, you have found the book you want.

So many technical books paint their subject with such broad brush strokes that, after reading the book, the reader is left to discover for themselves (as in "the hard way") what necessary detail was omitted. Not this book. It's complete, well organized, well indexed, and riddled with excellent photographs and illustrations.

While the book is entirely in in black and white, the author very effectively used an artist with a computer to expertly draw most of the illustrations. The fidelity of the graphics is worthy of a graphic arts how-to book.

To give you a sense of how thorough and complete this book is, I'll describe the problem I recently used it to understand and solve. A family friend, who is a veterinarian, recently mortgaged everything to buy her own animal hospital. As soon as she bought is the drains started backing up. Roto-Rooter started coming monthly to remove pet hair from the sewer pipes. I went to the "Plumbers Handbook" and it not only had a section on trapping hair, it even had a topic specific to the control of hair generated by kennels and animal care facilities!

What a super book!

Plumbing Concepts - Residential and Small Commercial.......2001-09-29

Excellent book for designers and architects to use for residential and small commerical structures. Provides the Plumbers point of view on necessary design elements for layout of fixtures, pipes, etc.

Provides excellent explanation on how to read a plumbing design layout and superb insight in to the plumbing codes. Provides the details that will allow a designer or architect to adequately communicate with plumbing contractors.

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The first plumber's find-it-fast almanac. When you need to answer tough questions fast, make sure you have R. Dodge Woodson's Plumber's Quick Reference Manual in your toolbox. With an easy-to-use format that puts hundreds of charts, tables, formulas, and drawings at your fingertips, this sturdy, flexible on-the-job fact-finder will stand up to the harshest field conditions. 18 data-packed sections give you everything from pipe sizes and material selection guidelines to installation procedures and testing techniques-plus: plumbing math; conversion tables; plumbing fixture data; portable water systems basics; water heater installation; drainage tips; safety issues; working with electrical motors; and much more.

International and Uniform Plumbing Codes Handbook (McGraw Hill Handbooks)

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Great Audel book, exactly what I needed
Great revision-must have for the toolbox!

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Rex Miller , Mark Richard Miller , and Joseph P., Sr. Almond
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Machine shop Practice Vol. 1 (Machine Shop Practice)
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Book Description

Here's the real plumber's friend

This fully revised guide gives you plumbing essentials, illustrations, tips, shortcuts - the lowdown on brazing, soldering, pipe fittings, commercial water coolers, automatic bathroom systems, and more.

All this and much more

Includes tables, diagrams, and working drawings
Provides necessary math and metric information
Features a chapter on dental office plumbing
Explains and identifies the right plumbing tools for each job
Illustrates appropriate vents and venting methods
Covers the Sloan flush valve, Oasis water coolers, the Sovent system, 1.6-gallon flush toilets, and solar system water heaters
Useful for homeowners as well as plumbing professionals

Customer Reviews:

Great Audel book, exactly what I needed.......2004-05-19

This book was a pleasure to find on Amazon. The authors cover all of the essential parts of a machine shop in a way that's really easy to read and understand. The book is an excellent reference.

Here's the table of contents from my copy of the book:
Chapter 1: Benchwork.
Chapter 2: Precision Measurement and Gaging.
Chapter 3: Materials.
Chapter 4: Abrasives.
Chapter 5: Grinding.
Chapter 6: Cutting Fluids.
Chapter 7: Cutting Tools.
Chapter 8: Cutter and Tool Grinders.

Chapter 9: Drills.
Chapter 10: Reamers.
Chapter 11: Taps.
Chapter 12: Threading Dies.
Chapter 13: Milling-Machine Cutters.
Chapter 14: Milling-Machine Arbors, Collets, and Adapters.
Chapter 15: Broaches and Broaching.
Chapter 16: Electrical Safety in the Machine Shop.

Great revision-must have for the toolbox!.......2004-04-06

Every shop should have this book, whether you're one person or a huge plant. Audel is a great name. I'm recommending this to all the guys on the floor. You can even use it if you're a handy homeowner-I do!

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Get results almost instantly without putting pencil to paper or fiddling with a calculator. Packed with charts and tables that let you simply look up the answers you need, this handy new tool for plumbers and pipe fitters gives you a ready source of commonly used calculations, formulas, and, best of all, solutions. In addition to easy-to-find answers, this guide also gives you a concise outline of trade mathematics; standard and handicapped fixture layouts; equipment weight load standards; friction tables; relevant electrical factors; guidelines for sizing water heaters; potable water standards; plastic pipe facts and figures; copper tubing and pipe facts and figures; welding and fabrication techniques; glossary of plumbing terms and abbreviations; lists of trade associations and current standards; and much, much more. For designing and estimating projects, this manual is unmatched. A great productivity booster, it will assist you in delivering prompt, on-target, and on-the-spot estimates. It could be the most valuable tool in your kit!

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NEWFull coverage of estimating takeoffs Job-simplifying Fast Code Facts Sensible Shortcut tip boxes Great for designing and estimating projects Ready-to-Run Solutions for Plumbing and Pipefitting Instant results: Packed with charts and tables that allow readers to quickly look up time-saving answers, this handy tool is a ready source of commonly used calculations, formulas, and, best of all, solutions. In addition to easy-to-find answers, this guide delivers: A concise outline of trade mathematics Plastic and copper pipe and copper tubing facts and figures Standard and handicapped fixture layouts Guidelines for sizing water heaters Potable water standards Equipment weight load standards Friction tables Relevant electrical factors For designing and estimating projects, this manual will prove to be invaluable. A great productivity booster, it will assist in delivering prompt, on-target, and even on-the-spot estimates. Look-It-Up Calculations for: Pipe fitting Fabrication and layout Fixture-units Vent systems Drains and sewers Combination waste and vent systems Piping offsets Thermal efficiency And more!

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Frank Duncan Graham
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Audels plumbers and steam fitters guide: A practical illustrated trade assistant and ready reference for master plumbers, journeymen and apprentices, steam ... the principles of modern plumbing practice

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Johnson's handy manual for plumbers and steam fitters

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Mathematics for the plumber and fitter
Robert Macy Starbuck
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This highly inspirational yet practical guide to flower painting provides a unique opportunity to discover the approaches and techniques used by acclaimed artist Julie Collins in her strikingly beautiful, contemporary work.

Julie guides the reader through the materials she uses as well as her color mixing and compositional techniques, giving a unique insight into the workings behind her creative process. She then explores in detail the techniques she uses to put her ideas down on paper with such success--clear explanation is accompanied throughout by step demonstrations, exercises and a stunning collection of finished artworks. She then moves on to explore advanced techniques such as painting abstracts and white flowers, as well as a rare insight into vellum work and the incredible levels of detail this can produce.

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Terrific art book.......2007-06-13

I rate this book: 5 stars

This is a great book, terrific colors, technique, and over all extremely inspirational. Leaves the wannabe artist panting for more....However, the only thing that I think Julie Collins should have added was the actual designs for her gorgeous to have been projects for the novice artist. Other than THAT, it is truly a work of art, a masterpiece.

It was a pleasure leaving my feedback for this wonderful book.

Review: Painting Flowers with Impact.......2005-10-11

I found Painting Flowers with Impact to be a stunning presentation of beautiful paintings shown against pristine white pages. This made for a very attractive book but is quite unhelpful if you are struggling with the problem of which background to choose.

It was truly inspirational with enough demonstrations to be helpful I liked her advice on materials colours and composition also good advice on painting white flowers, which I needed. I also found the section on painting leaves very helpful.

I have looked for other books by this author, hoping she is intending a further book covering more about how to paint backgrounds of flowers with impact. She included much information about painting on vellum, which seems to warrant a book all of its own: the space this discussion takes up may have been better used explaining how to paint flowers with impact against a background.

It must have taken a long time to paint all the subjects for this lovely book and I look forward to happily trying out her methods. and look forward to any other painting book she produces. I heartily recommend this book.

Painting Flowers With Impact: In Watercolor.......2005-09-23

I actually purchased this book for a friend. Our art teacher purchased it also. Very informative and well illustrated and written. I plan to purchase the book for myself soon.

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