Covering six centuries of history in a region that is present-day Mexico, a collection of essays concentrates on the role of the military and popular leaders in Mexico, observes Mexico from a global standpoint, comparing it to other nations, and highlights the most noble aspects of Mexican history during the twentieth century.
Teen Ink Friends & Family In the third volume of the incredibly popular Teen Ink series, teenagers share their thoughts on the emotional peaks and valleys of dealing with friends and family. The joys and challenges, highlights and sorrows are all exposed in this diverse collection. Pieces for this book were chosen from more than…
Hispanic Essays In Honor Of Frank P. Casa This Festschrift, composed of essays written by prominent Golden Age Hispanists from the United States, Canada, Spain, and Mexico, honors one of the most important Comedia scholars in North America, Frank P. Casa. It contains representative essays on the early drama and prose of Renaissance Spain, important works on canonical…
Regional Economic Outlook, April 2012 Growth in much of Latin America remains solid, although it slowed during the second half of 2011 as result of the combined effects of policy tightening and global uncertainties. Under our baseline, we expect growth in Latin America and the Caribbean to moderate to about 3¾ percent in 2012, from…
El Cafe / Uncommon Grounds Presenting the history of coffee from its discovery on an ancient Ethiopian hillside to its role as an elixir in the age of Starbucks, this account discusses the rise and fall of regional brands in the United States, the role of advertising, the global economic impact of coffee prices, and…
La California Mexicana Collection of previously published essays on Baja California by a master of Mexican history and ethnohistory. Includes a new autobiographical introduction and an epilogue, examining Baja California from the perspective of various frontier theories. Included are essays on the Dominicans, Franciscans, and explorers. A valuable overview of the history of…
La Influencia Cultural De Los Inmigrantes Mexicanos En Los Estados… En los Estados Unidos de América viven hoy en día más que 39 1 millones de latinos. Esta cifra impresionante corresponde al 13,4 % de la población total y convierte a los latinos en los Estados Unidos en la etnia minoritaria más grande. Mientras los viejos conflictos de etnias y…
