LATINOS IN AMERICA: PHILOSOPHY AND SOCIAL IDENTITY
Author: Jorge J. E. Gracia
Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
ISBN-13: 978-1405176583
Latinos in America: Philosophy and Social Identity is a first-of-its-kind book that seriously and profoundly examines what it means philosophically to be Latino and where Latinos fit in American society. Written by Jorge J. E. Gracia, one of the most influential thinkers of Hispanic/Latino descent, it offers a fresh perspective and clearer understanding of Latin American thought and culture, rejecting answers based on stereotypes and fear. He takes an interdisciplinary approach to the philosophical, social, and political elements of Hispanic/Latino identity, touching upon anthropology, history, cultural studies, sociology, and philosophy
THE IMPACT OF IDENTITY: THE POWER OF KNOWING WHO YOU ARE
Author: Irina Nevzlin
Publisher: Independently published
ISBN-13: 978-1698941875
The world is rapidly changing, and our beliefs are constantly challenged. Without a strong connection to our roots and confidence in our being, the slightest changes around us can devastate our identity. Irina Nevzlin has lived an immigrant life from a young age. But her rich life experience and notable entrepreneurial successes have taught her that we are all immigrants in our global and ever-changing world. This unique book offers a fresh and insightful perspective on how we can build ourselves up to better adapt to our complex world.
100 HISPANIC-AMERICANS WHO SHAPED AMERICAN HISTORY
Author: Rick Laezman
Publisher: Sourcebooks Explore
ISBN-13: 978-0912517476
Learn all about the fascinating lives and tremendous impact of 100 remarkable Hispanic and Latino Americans with this fact-filled biography collection for young readers. From Mariano Vallejo to Carmen Miranda, Cesar Chavez to Oscar de la Renta, Aliza Lifshitz to Sandra Cisneros and many more, readers will be introduced to artists, activists, scientists, and icons throughout history. Organized chronologically, this volume offers a look at the prominent role these men and women played and how their talents, ideas, and expertise have influenced the country from its very beginning all the way through the present day.
HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH COUNTRIES RESEARCH PROJECTS: FLAGS OF 21 COUNTRIES -TRAVEL AND TOURISM, FAMOUS PEOPLE, HISTORICAL FACTS, CULTURAL HIGHLIGHTS, GEOGRAPHY FUN, AND COUNTRY FACTS
Author: Little Book Oasis
Publisher: Independently published
ISBN-13: 979-8337699165
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with this comprehensive research project book that takes you on a captivating journey through 21 vibrant Hispanic countries. Whether you’re a teacher preparing lesson plans, a student conducting research, or simply someone passionate about Hispanic culture, this book is a must-have resource. Perfect for educators, students, and anyone interested in exploring the rich cultural tapestry of Hispanic nations, this book provides a deep dive into the history, culture, and geography of each country. Discover the stories, traditions, and people that make each nation unique.
ONE TREE
Authors: Gretchen C. Daily and Charles J. Katz Jr.
Publisher: Trinity University Press
ISBN-13: 9781595348524
Through words and photographs, environmental scientist Gretchen C. Daily and photographer Charles J. Katz describe how one relict tree—the magnificent Ceiba pentandra in Sabalito, Costa Rica—carries physical and spiritual importance. During a trip the authors took to Costa Rica, Katz focused his lens on the ceiba and a story was born. In descriptive language interwoven with scientific fact, Daily discusses the tree’s historical and natural history and the ceiba species in general. She touches on the science of the Costa Rican rainforest and its deforestation and the cultural traditions, legends, and folklore of forests and relict trees.
THE SPIRIT OF TEQUILA
Fotographs by: Joel Salcido
Publisher: Trinity University Press
ISBN-13: 9781595348234
Nearly ninety photographs reveal not only the tequila making process but also the region’s traditions of culture and religion. Haunting and beautiful, a church spire is juxtaposed with a firework celebration in honor of the Virgen de Guadalupe. A Mexican charro rides through the streets of Arandas. Near Atotonilco, a horse pulls a traditional plow through the fields to irrigate. Exploring the rooms and techniques hidden in the distilleries of legendary tequilas Herradura, Sauza, Jose Cuervo, Don Julio, and others, The Spirit of Tequila celebrates a craft rooted deep in the culture of Mexico.
TERRA ANTARCTICA
Author: William L. Fox
Publisher: Trinity University Press
ISBN-13: 9781595348944
How does the human mind transform space into place, or land into landscape? For more than three decades, William L. Fox has looked at empty landscapes and the role of the arts in investigating how humans make sense of space. In Terra Antarctica, Fox continues this line of inquiry as he travels to the Antarctic, the “largest and most extreme desert on earth.” This contemporary travel narrative interweaves artistic, cartographic, and scientific images with anecdotes from the author’s three-month journey in the Antarctic to create an absorbing and readable narrative of the remote continent.
THE MONKEY’S BRIDGE
Author: David Rains Wallace
Publisher: Trinity University Press
ISBN-13: 9781595340405
Central America is a fascinating evolutionary artifact. Three million years ago, the Panama land bridge emerged as a link between what is now North and South America, and as flora and fauna traversed this great bridge between worlds, they cross-fertilized extensively and one of the Earth’s most affluent and varied environments developed. The Monkey’s Bridge is the story of this extraordinary environment. The culmination of ten years of research and travel, the book combines a vibrant travelogue with personal insights into the landscapes, cultures, and ecosystems of Central America.
