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Embark on a flavorful voyage through the sun-soaked islands of the Caribbean and West Indies with "60 Caribbean & West Indian Recipes for Home," a cookbook that captures the essence of the region's rich culinary heritage. From the vibrant markets of Jamaica to the spice-infused kitchens of Trinidad and Tobago, this collection of recipes is a celebration of the diverse and mouthwatering flavors that define Caribbean and West Indian cuisine.Dive into the pages of this cookbook and discover a treasure trove of recipes that showcase the fusion of African, European, and Indigenous influences, resulting in a culinary tapestry that is as diverse as the islands themselves. From Jamaican Escovitch Fish to Curry Crab and Dumplings, each dish is a testament to the vibrant culture and history that has shaped the region's gastronomy."60 Caribbean & West Indian Recipes for Home" goes beyond just recipes; it's a culinary journey that introduces you to the colorful stories and traditions behind each dish. Learn about the significance of Carnival feasts, the art of preparing traditional dishes for festive occasions, and the secrets of using tropical fruits and spices to elevate your cooking to new heights.Whether you are a seasoned chef or a home cook eager to explore new flavors, this cookbook provides step-by-step instructions and helpful tips that make it easy to recreate the magic of Caribbean and West Indian cuisine in your own kitchen. Immerse yourself in the vibrant colors, bold flavors, and infectious rhythms of the islands with "60 Caribbean & West Indian Recipes for Home" - a culinary passport to the heart of the Caribbean and West Indies.

Ever since Vampirita left her home in Lima, Peru for Sunny City, California, her life has been dull and gloomy--and not the chilly air, moldy tombstones, and scurrying cockroaches kind of gloomy. There's not a single creaky floorboard in her new house; no one at school eats cricket and worm empanadas; and the next-door neighbors, August and Molly, are annoyingly nice. All her mom wants is for them to blend in, but Vampirita would give anything to be back in Peru digging tombs with her abuevampiritos. With help from reluctant friends, she hatches a plan to get her family chased out of town pitchforks-and-torches style. Will her scheme work, or will she find some spookiness in Sunny City?

Bursting with authentic recipes straight from the islands, this cookbook brings the spirit of Easter alive with each turn of the page. From tantalizing appetizers and succulent main courses to decadent desserts, our cookbook is your guide to a delicious Easter celebration filled with the exotic flavors of the Caribbean. Whether you're craving the fiery heat of jerk shrimp skewers, the comforting richness of Jamaican oxtail stew, or the sweet indulgence of pineapple upside-down cake, Caribbean Easter Eats has you covered. Let's cook up a Caribbean feast together!

Scoprite queste isole paradisiache del Mar dei Caraibi con le loro spiagge da sogno, la sabbia fine e le acque turchesi...Volete assaggiare il paradiso?Benvenuti in Guadalupa, una meravigliosa isola caraibica!Pensate che le spiagge esotiche, la giungla profonda e i suoi fiori, le acque sempre turchesi non siano adatte a voi?Pensate che sia troppo lontano?La nostra guida vi farà cambiare idea.Leggete al vostro ritmo e sfogliate le foto, i siti o a seconda dei vostri interessi.Siamo Cristina e Olivier Rebière. Viaggiamo per il mondo da quando siamo studenti e abbiamo finora visitato più di 60 paesi. Amiamo trovare soluzioni per viaggi a prezzo conveniente e per ottimizzare il nostro budget, per scoprire tesori nascosti durante il nostro soggiorno, proprio come voi!Allora, se non sapete dove trascorrere le vostre prossime vacanze, perché non visitare le splendide isole della Guadalupa? Tutti i loro tesori vi stanno aspettando.

Toussaint Louverture is a Haitian hero-considered one of the founding fathers of the nation. To understand who he was, we must begin the story with his father in West Africa in the 1720s. A king had just passed and two brothers were challenging to succeed the throne over the Allada people. The younger brother, named Gaou Guinou-Toussaint's father-went to war against his older brother Hussar for the rightful accession to power, but in the end was captured and sold as a slave bound for the French West Indies.Toussaint was the first born son of Gaou Guinou and worked in the manor house at the Plantation Breda in French Saint Domingue. Toussaint developed great skills in natural medicine, eventually becoming a veterinarian, a superb equestrian and horse trainer.His overseer, Bayon de Libertat, took a liking to the boy and admired his pride and guts when he would stand firm against members of the Petits-Blancs (white commoners) who worked on the plantation as hired help. By his early thirties Toussaint was emancipated by Libertat. At the start of the Haitian revolution, Toussaint was nearly 50 years old and initially allied with the Spaniards of neighboring Santo Domingo against the French. Toussaint demonstrated strength for military leadership, strategy, logistical operations and fighting capabilities. He trained and mobilized a lethal fighting force encompassing a highly trained and effective honor guard. And won many battles against the French Colonial Army.Toussaint switched his allegiance to the French when France officially abolished slavery in 1794 and went on to defeat the Spanish Colonial Army on their behalf.Louverture gradually established military and political control over the island and used his influence to gain dominance over his rivals. Throughout his years in power, Toussaint worked to balance the economy and security of Saint-Domingue as he restored the plantation system utilizing paid rather than slave labor, negotiated trade agreements with the United Kingdom and the United States, and maintained a large and well-trained army.This is the story of his Triumph prior to his eventual fall into Tragedy.

Toussaint Louverture is a Haitian hero-considered one of the founding fathers of the nation. To understand who he was, we must begin the story with his father in West Africa in the 1720s. A king had just passed and two brothers were challenging to succeed the throne over the Allada people. The younger brother, named Gaou Guinou-Toussaint's father-went to war against his older brother Hussar for the rightful accession to power, but in the end was captured and sold as a slave bound for the French West Indies.Toussaint was the first born son of Gaou Guinou and worked in the manor house at the Plantation Breda in French Saint Domingue. Toussaint developed great skills in natural medicine, eventually becoming a veterinarian, a superb equestrian and horse trainer.His overseer, Bayon de Libertat, took a liking to the boy and admired his pride and guts when he would stand firm against members of the Petits-Blancs(white commoners) who worked on the plantation as hired help. By his early thirties Toussaint was emancipated by Libertat. At the start of the Haitian revolution, Toussaint was nearly 50 years old and initially allied with the Spaniards of neighboring Santo Domingo against the French. Toussaint demonstrated strength for military leadership, strategy, logistical operations and fighting capabilities. He trained and mobilized a lethal fighting force encompassing a highly trained and effective honor guard. And won many battles against the French Colonial Army.Toussaint switched his allegiance to the French when France officially abolished slavery in 1794 and went on to defeat the Spanish Colonial Army on their behalf.Louverture gradually established military and political control over the island and used his influence to gain dominance over his rivals. Throughout his years in power, Toussaint worked to balance the economy and security of Saint-Domingue as he restored the plantation system utilizing paid rather than slave labor, negotiated trade agreements with the United Kingdom and the United States, and maintained a large and well-trained army.This is the story of his Triumph prior to his eventual fall into Tragedy.

Looking for Cazabon is the first poetry collection by the Trinidadian novelist Lawrence Scott and was inspired by the paintings of Michel Jean Cazabon, Trinidad's most famous 19th-century painter, and the subject of Scott's novel, Light Falling on Bamboo. The poems - written while Scott was working on the novel - celebrate love, friendships and the island's natural beauty but it is a wonderment undercut by violence, both historical and contemporary.

"When Brie was younger, her mama used to surprise her with treasure hunts around their island town. After she died three years ago, these became Brie's favorite memories. Now, on her twelfth birthday, her mama has another surprise: a series of letters leading Brie on one last treasure hunt. The first letter guides Brie to a special place. The next urges her to unlock a secret. And the last letter will change life as she knows it"--Provided by publisher.

Thehistorical study of food and the anthropology of food are recent and growingfields of scholarly inquiry. An understanding of these aspects of life canreveal much about a culture's crop production, economy, preparation methods, festivals, foodways, history, and environmental care and degradation. Thisbeautifully illustrated book by one of the Caribbean's pre-eminent historians, B.W. Higman, sheds new light on food and cultural practices in Jamaica from thetime of the earliest Taino inhabitants through the introduction of differentfoodways by enslaved peoples, to creole adaptations to the fast-food phenomenaof the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. The author examines the shift inJamaican food practices over time, from the Tainos' use of bitter cassava to theMaroons' introduction of jerk pork, and the population's love affair with thefruits of the island such as pawpaw, guava, star apple, and avocado pear. Inthis accessible study, Higman traces how endemic animals, delicacies such asthe turtle, ringtail pigeon, black land crab and mountain mullet, barelyretained their popular status into the early twentieth century and are nowalmost completely forgotten, their populations dramatically depleted, oftenendangered. Thetwo main sections of the book deal separately with plants and animals. Plantsare grouped together according to the parts of them used as food: roots, stalksand leaves, fruits and seeds. Generally, all aspects of a particular plant havebeen discussed together and the plant as a whole has been located in itsdominant use. Animals are treated in the same way, putting all of their uses ina single place but grouped into biological families.

A powerful novel in verse from Newbery and Pura Belpré Award-winning author Margarita Engle about the friendship between a young girl and the poet Gabriela Mistral that leads to healing and hope for both of them.Cuban-born eleven-year-old Oriol lives in Santa Barbara, California, where she struggles to belong. But most of the time that’s okay, because she enjoys helping her parents care for the many injured animals at their veterinary clinic.Then Gabriela Mistral, the first Latin American winner of a Nobel Prize in Literature moves to town, and aspiring writer Oriol finds herself opening up. And when she discovers that someone is threatening the life of a baby elephant at her parents’ clinic, Oriol is determined to take action. As she begins to create a world of words for herself, Oriol learns it will take courage and strength to do what she thinks is right—even if it means keeping secrets from those she loves.A beautifully written, lyrically told story about the power of friendship—between generations, between humans and animals—and the potential of poetry to inspire action, justice, and acceptance.* "Replete with lovely, nearly magical imagery...Brilliant, joyful, and deeply moving." –Kirkus, starred review* "Employing immersive free verse that conveys themes of compassion, friendship, justice, and vulnerability, Engle captures how inexplicable Oriol’s grief feels, encasing it in a powerful, charitable, and brave young voice." –Publishers Weekly, starred review* "A novel written in verse that sings in your heart." –Pura Belpré Award-winning author Marjorie Agosín

Panorama is a collection of thought-provoking poetry that promises to take you on an unforgettable journey of self-discovery. With each turn of the page, you will explore life from different angles and immerse yourself in an array of emotions that will leave you feeling inspired and enlightened. Through the lens of vivid imagery and metaphors, author Javier Rhoden offers a bird's eye view of the world, giving you a broader perspective on human experiences. Whether you're seeking solace or simply looking for a mental escape, Panorama is the perfect companion to take you on an uplifting voyage of the heart and mind.

La obra nace en el marco del proyecto Discurso institucional e imagen de la mujer: impacto comunicativo y social en Andalucía (US-1381061) y aborda la representación que se hace de la mujer en el discurso de las instituciones en el ámbito hispánico y sus implicaciones sociales. Los trabajos que la conforman abordan los niveles implicados en la producción discursiva: lingüístico, psicosocial, comunicativo y sociocultural, partiendo de la idea de que el imaginario social se crea y fija a través del discurso. Se denuncian los sesgos discriminatorios que se mantienen, dificultando el camino hacia la igualdad real y efectiva entre hombres y mujeres. Esta obra contribuye a evidenciar la necesidad de seguir investigando en las estrategias comunicativas como instrumento de cambio social.

If the jungle wants you, it will have you.Catalina Quiroga is a condesa without a country. She's lost the Inkasisa throne, the loyalty of her people, and her best friend. Banished to the perilous Yanu Jungle, Catalina knows her chances of survival are slim, but that won't stop her from trying to escape. Her duty is to rule.While running for her life, Catalina is rescued by Manuel, the son of her former general, who has spent years searching for allies. With his help, Catalina could find the city of gold that's home to the fierce Illari people and strike a deal with them for an army to retake her throne.But the elusive Illari are fighting a battle of their own-a mysterious blight is corrupting the jungle, laying waste to everything they hold dear. As a seer, Catalina should be able to help, but her ability to read the future in the stars is as feeble as her survival instincts. While on her journey, Catalina must reckon with her duty and her heart to find her true calling, which is key to stopping the corruption before it destroys the jungle completely.

Escrito por Claudia Romo Edelman y Sara E. Echenique, con ilustraciones por Manuel Gutierrez, Hispanic Star en español: Roberto Clemente, forma parte de una emocionante serie de biografías para lectores jovenes, perfecto para los fanaticos de la serie ¿Quién fue?Conoce al miembro del Salón de la Fama del Béisbol, Roberto Clemente, antes solo un niño de Carolina, Puerto Rico, al que le encantaba jugar pelota en las calles de su pueblo con sus parientes y amigos. Roberto, un estelar jardinero derecho, jugó dieciocho temporadas en las Grandes Ligas, pero su vida terminó trágicamente cuando el avión que había alquilado para llevar auxilio a Nicaragua chocó. Clemente, el primer jugador latinoamericano que ingresó en el Salón Nacional de la Fama del Béisbol, allanó el camino para las futuras generaciones de peloteros latinos.Hispanic Star celebra con orgullo a los héroes latinos e hispanos que han hecho grandes contribuciones a la cultura estadounidense y representan una fuerza indiscutible para labrar su futuro.

Eighty Poems Like Swords Wrapped in Meteors, by poet Lionel Yino Sánchez, is a unique collection in three parts."Part One: The Offertory" introduces the reader to initiatory voices that make the struggle between mind and heart known. "Part Two: Consecration" begins with romance to committed poetry. Each poem denounces the henchmen of hatred, their wars, and their genocides. The collection culminates with "Part Three: Communion," poems that yearn to become the bread of the angels for all violated creatures.This book is a call of consciousness in favor of all the creatures of the cosmos.

"Gilbert's account gives readers a front-row seat on the country's communal movement as he chronicles the efforts of grassroots initiatives and gives voice to the communards living and working in communes such as El Panal, El Maizal, Che Guevara, and Luisa Câaceres. He blends these firsthand accounts of communal construction with theoretical reflections and historical insights. The central story of the book is how Venezuelan communes bring people together to democratically determine their ways of living and working, thus generating a new, non-alienated social metabolism that the communes also work to extend to the whole society. Along the way, readers learn how Venezuela's communal project draws inspiration from advanced Marxist theory-including the innovative work of Istvâan Mâeszâaros-and derives from Indigenous and Afro-Venezuelan traditions of communal self-governance"--

This book explores the impact of resource extraction and the dynamics of great powers competing for natural resources in the Caribbean. It is a major contribution to development studies literature, appealling to policymakers, students and scholars of Development Studies and Economics, Sociology, Politics, and International Relations.

Virgin Islands Bay Rum is the story of the people who created and made Virgin Islands Bay Rum the best and most highly demanded aftershave and multipurpose product around the turn of the century. Then came Prohibition and all the challenges associated with trying to market and sell a product containing alcohol when it was illegal to do so.

This steampunk science fiction novel is a darkly alluring period romance with elements of magical realism featuring a fierce socialite and and a mysterious, mechanically ambivalent hero.

A grieving man meets a beautiful woman on a desolate beach. He doesn't know she knows who murdered his wife. She doesn't know he possesses a secret that will expose her sinister plan. Neither knows they are about to become fugitives together.

Centers Cuban cinema to explore how films produced in Havana or Hollywood differently represent Black resistance to slavery.

Examines the reception of Brazil's most-canonized writer in the United States to shed light on questions of Blackness and hemispheric American experience.