South Central

When an out-of-season hurricane sweeps through Corinne's seaside village, Corinne knows it's not a typical storm. At first Corinne believes Mama D'Leau - the powerful and cruel jumbie who rules the ocean - has caused the hurricane. Then a second, even more ferocious storm wrecks the island, sending villagers fleeing their houses for shelter in the mountains, and Corinne discovers the storms weren't caused by a jumbie, but by the angry god Huracan.

She was little and quick and pretty. Her mother nicknamed her Colibri, Spanish for "Hummingbird". At age four she was kidnapped, torn from her parents on a crowded bus in Guatemala City. Since then she's traveled with "Uncle", the ex-soldier and wandering beggar who has renamed her Rosa. Uncle has always told Rosa that he searched for her parents but had no success. There's almost no chance Rosa will ever find them, but Rosa still remembers and longs for them.

Though everyone in the village of  Tres Montes thinks Sonia Ocampo is blessed, she knows she is nothing but a fraud. She’s spent her life listening to the hopes and wishes of her neighbors and family, but when a classmate dies despite her prayers, she is forced to realize that she has no special powers - no way to prevent bad things from happening.

Milly Kaufman is an ordinary American teenager living in Vermont, until she meets Pablo, a new student at her high school. His exotic accent, strange fashion sense, and intense interest in Milly force her to confront her identity as an adopted child from Pablo's native country. As their relationship grows, Milly decides to undertake a courageous journey to her homeland and along the way discovers the story of her birth is intertwined with the story of a country recovering from a brutal history.

Jewel never knew her brother Bird, but all her life she has lived in his shadow. Her parents blame Grandpa for the tragedy of their family's past; they say that Grandpa attracted a malevolent spirit - a duppy - into their home. Grandpa hasn't spoken a word since. Now Jewel is 12, and she lives in a house full of secrets and impenetrable silence. Jewel is sure that no one will ever love her like they loved Bird, until the night that she meets a mysterious boy in a tree.

When guerrilla soldiers strike Santiago's village, they destroy everything in their path -- including his home and family. Santiago and his four-year-old sister escape, running for their lives. But the only way they can be truly safe is to leave Guatemala behind forever. So Santiago and Angelina set sail in a sea kayak their Uncle Ramos built while dreaming of his own escape.

When the other gods grow tired in their attempt to create humankind, only one does not give up: the Feathered Serpent. He embarks on a dangerous journey full of fearsome foes and harsh elements, facing each trial with wisdom, bravery, and resourcefulness before confronting his final challenge at Mictlan, the underworld. In the spirit of Duncan Tonatiuh’s celebrated book The Princess and the Warrior, this pre-Columbian creation myth tells the story of Quetzalcoatl, the Feathered Serpent, one of the most important deities in ancient Mesoamerica.

Em tom de crônica, muitas vezes irreverente, nesta obra, Graciliano Ramos aborda desde a queda do Império até a evolução da República no Brasil.

Greater Than a Tourist- Maranhão Northeast Region Brazil by Léia Guimarães S. Carvalho gives you the inside scoop on Maranhão. Most travel books tell you how to travel like a tourist. Although there is nothing wrong with that, as part of the Greater Than a Tourist series, this book will give you travel tips from someone who has lived at your next travel destination. You will discover advice that will help you throughout your stay.

Embark on an unforgettable journey through the soul of South America with our comprehensive Travel Guide. Dive into the vibrant tapestry of Carnival's rhythmic beats, savor diverse culinary delights, and explore landscapes ranging from golden beaches to the lush Amazon Rainforest. From practical tips on transportation to insights into accommodations options, let this guide be your compass for an immersive Brazilian retreat.

Are you excited about planning your next trip? Do you want an edible experience? Would you like some culinary guidance from a local? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then this Eat Like a Local book is for you. Eat Like a Local: Rio, by author Sofia Junqueira, offers the inside scoop on food in Rio de Janeiro. Culinary tourism is an important aspect of any travel experience. Food has the ability to tell you a story of a destination, its landscapes, and culture on a single plate. Most food guides tell you how to eat like a tourist.

In India, a popular trivia about a movie of Superstar Rajnikanth is that it was shot in Machu Picchu, one of the seven new wonders of the world. But not many would be aware that Peru is the country where Machu Picchu is located. Even fewer would have had the chance to visit it. I was fortunate to spend a couple of weeks there during December 2023. I was inspired by its antiquity, history, and natural beauty. I have attempted to share my experiences through this book.

The story of Argentine Malbec is an intriguing one. It is a tale with many twists and turns and fascinating characters over the centuries, from its ancient roots to its present-day stardom. In this book, you will travel back in time to learn where Malbec first started to grow and how this popular varietal wine has faced oblivion numerous times over its long history.

Explore eventos ao redor do mundo que não apenas entretêm, mas também fortalecem identidades nacionais, religiosas e comunitárias. Cada capítulo oferece um mergulho nas origens, evoluções e particularidades de cada festa, ilustrando como a alegria, a reverência e a celebração atravessam fronteiras, unindo a humanidade em um espetáculo global de cores, sabores e tradições.

Embark on a journey through the heart of Central America with our comprehensive Panama Travel Guide. This meticulously crafted guide invites intrepid explorers, culture enthusiasts, and nature lovers to uncover the diverse wonders of Panama. From the urban sophistication of Panama City to the pristine beaches of Bocas del Toro, and the lush rainforests of Boquete, this guide serves as a compass, navigating through the rich history, vibrant cultures, and breathtaking landscapes that define this captivating country.

Mientras arremolinas tu Malbec argentino rojo violáceo en tu copa y disfrutás de su aroma profundo, sabor afrutado y textura suave en tu paladar, sería fácil pensar que todo siempre ha estado bien en el mundo. Un éxito entre la crítica, un goleador en las calificaciones de la competencia internacional, la uva de exportación de vino líder del quinto productor de vino más grande del mundo y una fiesta anual dedicada el 17 de abril, el Malbec tiene calidad de estrella. Pero su presencia refinada y resplandeciente en tu copa bien podría no haberlo sido nunca.

This is an extensive diary of my time in Costa Rica from January to May 2001, sandwiched between two more recent reflective entries. I recommend listening to this if you are interested in exploring Costa Rica, in what Monteverde, Costa Rica, was like in this particular time period before much of the modern development, or if you are interested in hearing a firsthand account of a young woman with bipolar disorder in between severe swings and culture shock.

La autora Irene Vasco cuenta a los niños en este audiolibro los hechos que sucedieron antes, durante y después de la Independencia en una época en que nuestro territorio estuvo bajo el dominio español, así como los hechos, las causas y las consecuencias de ella.

Discovеr colonial citiеs, anciеnt ruins, and vibrant markеts, whilе immеrsing yoursеlf in thе warm hospitality of Ecuadorian communitiеs. Advеnturе bеckons with thrilling hikеs, scеnic train ridеs, and a culinary еxploration of local flavors. Whеthеr you'rе a naturе еnthusiast, history buff, thrill-sееkеr, or culinary connoissеur, Ecuador awaits you.

"La idea de salir a recorrer -y a contar- las grandes ciudades sudacas se me ocurrió cuando pensé que quería tratar de entender qué es hoy América Latina. Hace mucho que no lo intentamos y, en general, solemos conservar esa imagen rural, ecololó de una región que es, ahora mismo, la más urbana del mundo. Cuatro de cada cinco latinoamericanos viven en ciudades, pero no son ciudades como las que uno imagina cuando piensa en Barcelona o en París. Para saber cómo son -cómo es Latinoamérica- decidí volver a hacer eso que siempre me ha gustado hacer: ir, mirar, escuchar, pensar, contarlo." - Martín Caparrós