Mexico category: 1477 books

An unprecedented account of the long-term cultural and political influences that Mexican-Americans will have on the collective character of our nation.In considering the largest immigrant group in American history, Gregory Rodriguez examines the complexities of its heritage and of the racial and cultural...

Responding to shifts in the political and economic experiences of Mexicans in America, this newly revised and expanded edition of Mexicanos provides a relevant and contemporary consideration of this vibrant community. Emerging from the ruins of Aztec civilization and from centuries of Spanish contact...

Since the early twentieth century, thousands of Mexican Americans have lived, worked, and formed communities in Chicago’s steel mill neighborhoods. Drawing on individual stories and oral histories, Michael Innis-Jiménez tells the story of a vibrant, active community that continues to play a central...

Learn how to speak and understand Spanish FAST with these 200 useful Spanish Phrases to help you get through everyday conversation! This book is broken down into the following language lessons: 1.Greetings and Common Expressions 2.Responses and Follow up Questions 3.Being Polite in Spanish 4.Resolving...

Universalmente noto come autore dei "Dieci giorni che sconvolsero il mondo", John Reed, di "giorni che sconvolsero il mondo", ne visse in realtà ben più di dieci. Viaggiatore instancabile, Reed ebbe il merito e la forza, nel corso della sua esistenza, di essere ovunque ci fosse...

Of the many comrades and collaborators of Ricardo Flores Magón, Librado Rivera was by far the closest. Their revolutionary partnership lasted twenty years, rivalling that of Durruti and Ascaso and only ended with Ricardo’s death in Leavenworth Prison murdered directly or indirectly by the...

A personal guide for those spending a long weekend in Cancun. Short and sweet. RESTAURANTS - SHOPPING - HOTELS - ATTRACTIONS "Just what we needed to get our feet wet in Cancun." ---Rebecca C., Milwaukee, online reviewer OTHER GUIDES Delaplaine’s...

Drop boring language courses and learn Spanish with this dynamic, multimedia course! Practice Makes Perfect: Beginning Spanish gives you an all-encompassing learning experience. You'll immerse yourself in extensive audio practice and written exercises, giving you the guidance and support you...

Find out all about the Maya, Inca, and Aztec empires in this dynamic book for kids ages 6-9. Jump back in time to discover the incredible empires of the Americas! From ancient civilizations up to the Spanish conquest, find out all about the Maya, Inca, and Aztec empires. Explore the cities...

~~SOON TO BE A PILOT FOR TELEVISION SERIES!~~The SECRET AT CHiCHEN iTZA~~will be Landis and Maya's first television experience! Temperatures start rising as the small plane Casey Grace is landing in Ek Balam narrowly misses a huge iguana which suddenly appears in the middle of the runway, and things...

Tiempo transcurrido es una crónica de por 18 años de vida mexicana. El libro empieza con un momento clave de la historia mexicana reciente, el movimiento estudiantil del 68, y se detiene antes de que suceda el terremoto de 1985. Juan Villoro retrata una época con innegable fidelidad al mismo tiempo que crea situaciones ficticias.

Our illustrated travel guide will take you to the beautiful island nation of Jamaica. Located in the Caribbean, Jamaica is visited by over one million visitors each year and has famous vacation resorts at Montego Bay, Negril, Ocho Rios and Kingston. Finding Internet access when out and about can...

A complete 150 page, book a guide, and advice for living and enjoying San Miguel de Allende as a resident or a visitor. A fun filled, Cartoon illustrated day-to-day guide with stories chronicalling the authors «Early Years» in San Miguel. Even long-term residents are guaranteed to find...

This is a collection of ten absorbing stories, rich in setting, tense in action, and warm in their sympathy with the human comedy. The main interest in all the stories is the comedy or tragedy in the lives of the people, but each story has its own enveloping action of excitement and color. Pervading...