Latinamerikastudier

In the city of Natal in northeastern Brazil, several local women negotiate the terms of their intimate relationships with foreign tourists, or gringos, in a situation often referred to as "sex tourism." These women have different experiences, but ...

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Piece together the world of the genius that is Frida Kahlo in this art history jigsaw puzzle that tells the story of her life, her art and her career. Taking centre stage is Frida herself surrounded by iconic elements of her life. Woven into the b...

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Set in one of Tucson's first tamal and tortilla factories, The Molino is a hybrid memoir that reckons with one family's loss of home, food, and faith. Weaving together history, culture, and Mexican food traditions, Melani Martinez shares the story...

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An archival study of Ida Lupino's work in film and television directing, writing, producing, and acting from the 1940s to the 1970s. Though her acting career is well known, Ida Lupino was, until very recently, either unknown or overlooked as an in...

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Decolonizing Epistemologies builds upon the contributions of liberation and postcolonial theories in both philosophy and theology. Gathering the work of three generations of Latina/o theologians and philosophers who have taken up the task of trans...

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**A 2024 LAMBDA LITERARY AWARD FINALIST** "Zachary Zane is one of the best sex writers working today." -Dan Savage, New York Times bestselling author Named a Most Anticipated LGBTQ+ Book of the Year by Buzzfeed A sex and relationship columnist bar...

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Voted a Best Poetry Book of the Year by Library Journal Included in Publishers Weekly's Top 10 Poetry Books of the Year One of LitHub's most Anticipated Books of the Year! A State of the Union from the nation's first Latino Poet Laureate. Trenchan...

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The second edition of A Concise History of Brazil offers a sweeping yet accessible history of Latin America's largest country. Boris Fausto examines Brazil's history from the arrival of the Portuguese in the New World through the long and sometime...

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In Learning to Lead, Jennifer R. NÁjera explores the intersections of education and activism among undocumented students at the University of California, Riverside. Taking an expansive view of education, NÁjera shows how students' experiences in c...

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In 1954, following her death, Frida Kahlo's possessions were locked away in the Casa Azul in Mexico City, her lifelong home. Half a century later, her collection of clothing, jewellery, cosmetics and other personal items was rediscovered. Frida Ka...

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He must earn her trustbefore he wins her heart!In distancing himself from his wealthy nefarious family, Julian Fuentes has gained a rebellious reputation. Still, he's shocked when heiress Amalia Troncoso hires him to stage her kidnapping! Julian d...

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With a population of 40 million and growing, the United States witnessed Latinos becoming the largest minority in America in 2003creating a voting bloc with the potential to determine the outcome of elections throughout the nation.In The Latino Wa...

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What Does It Mean To Grow Up Chicana/o?When I was growing up, I never read anything in school by anyone who had a "e;Z"e; in their last name. This anthology is, in many ways, a public gift to that child who was always searching for herself...

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In this coming-of-age memoir, the poet recounts his youth in a family of Cuban exiles, searching for his poetic voice and the courage to accept himself.A poignant, hilarious, and inspiring memoir from the first Latino and openly gay presidential i...

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"Chita Rivera blazed a trail where none existed so the rest of us could see a path forward."-Lin-Manuel Miranda "This deserves a standing ovation."-Publishers Weekly The wildly entertaining memoir of the legendary Chita Rivera-multi-Tony Award win...

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Aida Rodriguez is part of the next wave of talented comedic storytellers that I dreamt about when I was trying to break down barriers in the industry. Besides being a fierce Latina powerhouse, shes FUNNY AS HELL! So buy this book. No really, BUY T...

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"Aida Rodriguez is part of the next wave of talented comedic storytellers that I dreamt about when I was trying to break down barriers in the industry. Besides being a fierce Latina powerhouse, she's FUNNY AS HELL! So buy this book. No really, BUY...

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A hilarious and heartbreaking memoir-in-essays from stand-up comedian Aida Rodriguez on the power of overcoming hardship and transforming pain into laughter.Aida Rodriguez has, to put it mildly, lived a whirlwind life. Her rags-to-riches story is ...

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"There are many women like Belén whose names we don't know, but whose stories are just as important. An uplifting chronicle of one woman's fight for justice."-Kirkus Reviews (starred review) Foreword by Margaret Atwood The heartbreaking true story...

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"There are many women like Belén whose names we don't know, but whose stories are just as important. An uplifting chronicle of one woman's fight for justice."-Kirkus Reviews (starred review) Foreword by Margaret Atwood The heartbreaking true story...

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Apunta a las estrellas es la guía esencial e imprescindible para todo el que quiera transformar sus sueños musicales en realidad ¿Tienes potencial y talento? ¡Buenísimo! ¿Pero sabías que el talento solo no te llevará al estrellato? Para alcanzar a...

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In Choreographing in Color, J. Lorenzo Perillo draws on nearly two decades of ethnography, choreographic analysis, and community engagement to ask: what does it mean for Filipinos to navigate violent forces of empire and neoliberalism with street ...

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In Choreographing in Color, J. Lorenzo Perillo draws on nearly two decades of ethnography, choreographic analysis, and community engagement to ask: what does it mean for Filipinos to navigate violent forces of empire and neoliberalism with street ...

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