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Author: Phillip Jennings
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Published: 2017-12-04
Total Pages: 422
ISBN-13: 1621577201
DOWNLOAD EBOOKRemember when our alphabet agencies--CIA, DIA, NSA, FBI--were actually competent? Are you sure? Maybe they were just better at burying their mistakes...
Author: Benjamin Alire Sáenz
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Published: 2008-06-17
Total Pages: 299
ISBN-13: 1416974946
DOWNLOAD EBOOK"I mean, it's not as if I want a father. I have a father. It's just that I don't know who he is or where he is. But I have one." Ramiro Lopez and Jake Upthegrove don't appear to have much in common. Ram lives in the Mexican-American working-class barrio of El Paso called "Dizzy Land." His brother is sinking into a world of drugs, wreaking havoc in their household. Jake is a rich West Side white boy who has developed a problem managing his anger. An only child, he is a misfit in his mother's shallow and materialistic world. But Ram and Jake do have one thing in common: They are lost boys who have never met their fathers. This sad fact has left both of them undeniably scarred and obsessed with the men who abandoned them. As Jake and Ram overcome their suspicions of each other, they begin to move away from their loner existences and realize that they are capable of reaching out beyond their wounds and the neighborhoods that they grew up in. Their friendship becomes a healing in a world of hurt. San Antonio Express-News wrote, "Benjamin Alire Sáenz exquisitely captures the mood and voice of a community, a culture, and a generation"; that is proven again in this beautifully crafted novel.
Author: Donna Miscolta
Publisher: Blair
Published: 2016-11
Total Pages: 286
ISBN-13: 9780932112644
DOWNLOAD EBOOKIn 1920s Southern California, Lupita Camacho leaves Mexico and settles not far from the border--and so begins the journey of an American family told by a chain of tales stretching across three generations. Early stories track Lupita's concessions to the demands of her new country and her new fish cannery job overseen by a lecherous boss who makes sure Lupita, her friend Rosa, and their Chinese coworkers work long, hard, and, for the most part, in silence, since speaking any language but English is forbidden. The family's first-generation Americans populate later stories as they work toward assimilation, complete with kidney-shaped inground pools, even though their homes and children never quite match those in the pages of Ladies Home Journal. Finally, distanced from the culture of their ancestors and freed from the stigma of accented English, Lupita's grandchildren live lives that are as wide-open as America: hosting karaoke nights, becoming female wrestlers, arriving at high school reunions utterly transformed. However, these modern-day family members discover that despite their freedom, they somehow remain set apart. In a time when the word "immigrant" has become politically charged and sometimes stripped of its earlier sense of dignity, these exquisitely human stories provide welcome restoration. In Hola and Goodbye, Donna Miscolta's altogether fascinating and flawed characters face progress and failure against the backdrop of each new generation--bound together, and to us all, by the search for a place in this world.
Author: Atka Reid
Publisher: A&C Black
Published: 2012-05-10
Total Pages: 354
ISBN-13: 1408827751
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA moving and compelling true story about two sisters fighting for survival in Sarajevo during the Bosnian war
Author: Joanie Sanchez
Publisher: Hunter Publishing, Inc
Published: 2014-05-27
Total Pages: 314
ISBN-13: 1588439313
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis guide is drawn from our larger book on Mexico's Gulf Coast, but here we focus on the region of Veracruz, including Tuxpan, Papantla, Costa Esmeralsa, Tlacopaltan, Xalapa, Coatepec, Xico, Orizaba, Cordoba, San Andres Tuxtla and the town of Veracruz itself.a We travel to grow OCo our Adventure Guides show you how. Experience the places you visit more directly, freshly, intensely than you would otherwise OCo sometimes best done on foot, in a canoe, or through cultural adventures like art courses, cooking classes, learning the language, meeting the people, joining in the festivals and celebrations. This can make your trip life-changing, unforgettable. All of the detailed information you need is here about the hotels, restaurants, shopping, sightseeing. But we also lead you to new discoveries, turning corners you haven't turned before, helping you to interact with the world in new ways. That's what makes our Adventure Guides unique.a The area of Veracruz, Tabasco and north to the US border is a throwback to Mexico of old. It has volcanoes, rainforests, Maya ruins and such abundant wildlife that you will see hundreds of toucans and an island filled with monkeys. Experience the dance and music of Veracruz (birthplace of La Bamba), the fabulous local foods of Xalapa, the local festivals, the miles of pristine coastline, Mexico's tallest mountain, the sheer beauty of the jungles. Town and regional maps.a Reviews: Great Guide for a Much Overlooked Part of Mexico. I'm planning a trip to Veracruz soon, so I was delighted to find this book recently. All I was able to find before were general Mexico travel guides which gave scant attention to the state of Veracruz or the Gulf Coast area. This guide gives excellent, in-depth information on this much overlooked part of Mexico. All the cities and towns I plan to visit were listed in this guide, and good information on lodging was given. The general Mexico guides seem to recommend only the most expensive places to stay, while the Gulf Coast guide also includes budget accommodations. There was also good information on the archaeological sites to visit, where to stay and how to get there. Best of all, there was information in this book that I hadn't been able to find on the internet, which is where I had been augmenting the meager information on Veracruz that was in my other Mexico travel guides. In addition to the well researched and well presented written material, the book contains a nice section of color photographs, many of which were taken by the author. --a Marie McC (VA, United States)aaa This is the only guidebook I've ever seen that focuses on the Gulf Coast states of Mexico. Fortunately, it's an excellent one. If the Gulf Coast of Mexico is of interest to you, you should definitely add this book to your collection. Super helpful book if you're looking to be more adventurous than just going to Cancun! Seems to be very well researched and has a fresh just-been-there feel to it. -- S.D. Barnes"
Author: John Graves
Publisher: Vintage
Published: 2010-11-10
Total Pages: 324
ISBN-13: 0307773353
DOWNLOAD EBOOKIn the 1950s, a series of dams was proposed along the Brazos River in north-central Texas. For John Graves, this project meant that if the stream’s regimen was thus changed, the beautiful and sometimes brutal surrounding countryside would also change, as would the lives of the people whose rugged ancestors had eked out an existence there. Graves therefore decided to visit that stretch of the river, which he had known intimately as a youth. Goodbye to a River is his account of that farewell canoe voyage. As he braves rapids and fatigue and the fickle autumn weather, he muses upon old blood feuds of the region and violent skirmishes with native tribes, and retells wild stories of courage and cowardice and deceit that shaped both the river’s people and the land during frontier times and later. Nearly half a century after its initial publication, Goodbye to a River is a true American classic, a vivid narrative about an exciting journey and a powerful tribute to a vanishing way of life and its ever-changing natural environment.
Author: Fany Gerson
Publisher: Ten Speed Press
Published: 2010-09-14
Total Pages: 226
ISBN-13: 1580089941
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAfter years spent traveling and sampling sweets throughout her native Mexico, celebrated pastry chef Fany Gerson shares the secrets behind her beloved homeland’s signature desserts in this highly personal and authoritative cookbook. Skillfully weaving together the rich histories that inform the country’s diverse culinary traditions, My Sweet Mexico is a delicious journey into the soul of the cuisine. From yeasted breads that scent the air with cinnamon, anise, sugar, fruit, and honey, to pushcarts that brighten plazas with paletas and ice creams made from watermelon, mango, and avocado, Mexican confections are like no other. Stalwarts like Churros, Amaranth Alegrías, and Garibaldis—a type of buttery muffin with apricot jam and sprinkles—as well as Passion Fruit–Mezcal Trifle and Cheesecake with Tamarind Sauce demonstrate the layering of flavors unique to the world of dulces. In her typical warm and enthusiastic style, Gerson explains the significance of indigenous ingredients such as sweet maguey plants, mesquite, honeys, fruits, and cacao, and the happy results that occur when combined with Spanish troves of cinnamon, wheat, fresh cow’s milk, nuts, and sugar cane. In chapters devoted to breads and pastries, candies and confections, frozen treats, beverages, and contemporary desserts, Fany places cherished recipes in context and stays true to the roots that shaped each treat, while ensuring they’ll yield successful results in your kitchen. With its blend of beloved standards from across Mexico and inventive, flavor-forward new twists, My Sweet Mexico is the only guide you need to explore the delightful universe of Mexican treats.
Author: Alan Chavez A.
Publisher: Palibrio
Published: 2012-06-26
Total Pages: 85
ISBN-13: 146333043X
DOWNLOAD EBOOKOsamu Tanaka is a young Japanese Salary man who traveling to Mexico City to a business meeting, but before making the trip has a little accident that causes him to remember his past life in 1613 when he was a samurai who was part of the General Hasekura men who traveled on the ship San Juan Bautista to New Spain landed in the present port of Acapulco. In his journey he meets his Senpai, Yokho Katsura, who visit various tourist destinations of Mexico like Acapulco, Malinalco, Chalma, Teotihuacan, etc. But in his dreams Osamu will realize that this same route traveled 400 years ago, so his trip will be both past and present of Mexico, and remember to have met a beautiful Azteca woman who had to escape along with her village of the Spanish conquerors who sought even Moctezuma's treasure at all costs. So discover an adventure full of action and romance in a tourist and historical journey that will captivate.
Author: Ralph Connor
Publisher: Prabhat Prakashan
Published: 2024-09-17
Total Pages: 273
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe Doctor: A Tale of the Rockies, by Ralph Connor, is a gripping tale set against the rugged backdrop of the Canadian Rockies. The story follows "The Doctor," John Brown, a dedicated and compassionate physician who serves the remote mining communities and settlements of the Rockies. Driven by a sense of duty and a deep love for humanity, The Doctor faces numerous challenges, both medical and moral, as he strives to help those in need. Connor’s narrative captures the harsh beauty of the Rockies and the spirit of the people who inhabit them. Through The Doctor’s encounters with miners, settlers, and outlaws, the story unfolds as a tribute to the power of faith, perseverance, and selflessness. The novel also touches on themes of love, sacrifice, and the transformative impact of one man’s mission to bring healing and hope to a rugged, unforgiving land. The Doctor: A Tale of the Rockies is celebrated for its vivid depiction of frontier life and its exploration of the human spirit. Ralph Connor’s storytelling is both engaging and inspiring, making this book a compelling read for those who appreciate tales of courage and resilience. Readers are drawn to The Doctor: A Tale of the Rockies for its heartfelt portrayal of one man’s quest to make a difference in a challenging world. This book is a must-read for fans of historical fiction and stories of selfless service. Owning a copy of The Doctor is like embarking on a journey of courage and compassion in the untamed Rockies.
Author: Marti Rulli
Publisher: Open Road Media
Published: 2014-04-01
Total Pages: 472
ISBN-13: 1480497568
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe shocking true crime story of a beloved Hollywood star gone too soon—told by the captain of the boat on which Natalie Wood spent her last night. Goodbye Natalie, Goodbye Splendour is the long‐awaited, detailed account of events that led to the mysterious death of Hollywood legend Natalie Wood off the coast of Catalina Island on November 28, 1981. It is a story told by a haunted witness to that fateful evening: Dennis Davern, the young captain of Splendour, the yacht belonging to Wood and husband Robert Wagner. Davern initially backed up Wagner’s version of that evening’s events through a signed statement prepared by attorneys. But Davern’s guilt over failing Natalie tormented him. Davern reached out to his old friend Marti Rulli, and little by little, at his own emotional pace, he revealed the details of his years in Wood’s employ, of the fateful weekend that Natalie died, and of the events following her death that prevented him from telling the whole story—until now.
