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Che Guevara : a Revolutionary Life (97 Edition)
by Jon Lee Anderson
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Che Guevara's face can seem ubiquitous these days. Knowing very little about him, I decided to pick up this rather hefty biography by Jon Lee Anderson. I was planning on scanning the 832-page book for the highlights, but after only twenty pages I was... ( read more)
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On Mexican Time : New Life in San Miguel (00 Edition)
by Tony Cohan
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We walk the dimly lit town, along its Moorish walls of roseate hues. In the small, thronged central plaza, we sit on an iron bench gazing up at a quirky dripcastle church, its spires embedded in full complement of stars. Drop it, something whispers. Just... ( read more)
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Havana Nocturne: How the Mob Owned Cuba- And Then Lost It to the Revolution
by T J English
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In modern-day Havana, the remnants of the glamorous past are everywhere—the old hotel-casinos, vintage American cars, and flickering neon signs speak of a bygone era that is widely familiar and often romanticized, but little understood. In Havana... ( read more)
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The Path Between the Seas: The Creation of the Panama Canal, 1870-1914
by David McCullough
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From the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Truman, here is the national bestselling epic chronicle of the creation of the Panama Canal. In The Path Between the Seas, acclaimed historian David McCullough delivers a first-rate drama of the sweeping human... ( read more)
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In the Eye of the Sun: Mexican Fiestas
by Geoff Winningham
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In The Eye Of The Sun Mexican Fiestas is an illustrated book on the preparations and rituals of Mexican fiestas. From costume preparation to wood carving and flower weaving, to animal selection and its sacrifice.... ( read more)
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Killing Pablo: The Hunt for the World's Greatest Outlaw
by Mark Bowden
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A tour de force of investigative journalism-this is the story of the violent rise and fall of Pablo Escobar, the head of the Colombian Medellin cocaine cartel. Escobar's criminal empire held a nation of thirty million hostage in a reign of terror that... ( read more)
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I, Rigoberta Menchu: An Indian Woman in Guatemala
by Elisa Burgos Debray
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Illuminated by the enduring courage and passionate sense of justice of an extraordinary woman, I, Rigoberta Menchu recounts experiences common to many Indian communities in Latin America today.... ( read more)
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Back on the Road : Journey Through Latin America (01 Edition)
by Ernesto Che Guevara
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The fascinating travel diaries and photographs that make up Back on the Road are a vital complement to The Motorcycle Diaries, described by the London Times as "Das Kapital meets Easy Rider." These journals chronicle Che Guevara's second trip through... ( read more)
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Motorcycle Diaries : Notes on Latin American Journey (03 Edition)
by Ernesto Guevara
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These travel diaries capture the essence and exuberance of the young legend, Che Guevara. In January 1952, Che set out from Buenos Aires to explore South America on an ancient Norton motorcycle. He encounters an extraordinary range of people-from native... ( read more)
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Graffiti Brasil
by Tristan Manco
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Here is a report from the trenches on the most exciting and original graffiti scene to emerge in the past decade. From extraordinary creative extremes generated amidst urban deprivation to crafted murals at their most elaborate, Graffiti Brasil offers... ( read more)
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The Motorcycle Diaries (Movie Tie-In)
by Ernesto Che Guevara
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Special movie tie-in edition of Che Guevara's youthful travel diaries to coincide with the Fall release of Redford and Salles's film of the book. Says director Walter Salles: "If the film reaches a younger audience, I hope it will inspire people to read... ( read more)
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Zapatista Reader (02 Edition)
by Tom Hayden
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The electrifying effect the Zapatista peasant rebellion has had on leading figures in the intellectual, political, and literary world since the Zapatistas woke them up on New Year's Day, 1994, has provided inspiration for activists all over the world. A... ( read more)
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The Labyrinth of Solitude
by Octavio Paz
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Octavio Paz has long been acknowledged as Mexico's foremost writer and critic. In this international classic, Paz has written one of the most enduring and powerful works ever created on Mexico and its people, character, and culture. Compared to Ortega y... ( read more)
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Incidents of Travel in Yucatan Volume 1
by John Stephens
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Volume 1 of 2-volume set. Classic (1843) exploration of jungles of Yucatan, looking for evidences of Maya civilization. Extensive accounts of 44 Maya sites as well as of Yucatan folkways, manners, dress, ceremonies, amusements--all of which makes this a... ( read more)
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The Third Wave of Democratization in Latin America: Advances and Setbacks
by Frances Hagopian
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An ambitious and comprehensive overview of the post-1978 wave of democratization in Latin America.... ( read more)
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The Mapmaker's Wife: A True Tale of Love, Murder, and Survival in the Amazon
by Robert Whitaker
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A True Tale of Love, Murder, and Survival in the Amazon The year is 1735. A decade-long expedition to South America is launched by a team of French scientists racing to measure the circumference of the earth and to reveal the mysteries of a little-known... ( read more)
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Sastun: One Woman's Apprenticeship with a Maya Healer and Their Efforts to Save the Vani
by Rosita Arvigo
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The compelling drama of American herbologist Rosita Arvigo's quest to preserve the knowledge of Don Elijio Panti, one of the last surviving and most respected traditional healers in the rainforest of Belize.... ( read more)
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The Brazil Reader: History, Culture, Politics (Latin America Readers)
by Robert M Levine
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Bordering all but two of South America's other nations and by far Latin America's largest country, Brazil differs linguistically, historically, and culturally from Spanish America. Its indigenous peoples share the country with descendants of Portuguese... ( read more)
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Don't Be Afraid, Gringo: A Honduran Woman Speaks from the Heart: The Story of Elvia Alvarado
by Elvia Alvarado
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"Elvia Alvarado tells the story of her life and the life of the people of Honduras. Read it and understand the struggle against tyranny of the poor. Read it and act."--Alice... ( read more)
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Massacre At El Mozote : a Parable of the Cold War (93 Edition)
by Mark Danner
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In December 1981 soldiers of the Salvadoran Army's select, American-trained Atlacatl Battalion entered the village of El Mozote, where they murdered hundreds of men, women, and children, often by decapitation. Although reports of the massacre -- and... ( read more)
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