Santo Domingo: Editorial Santuario, 2017. First edition. Paperback. 340p., wrps. Historical novel based on the presidential elections following the Dominican Restauration war, which set the stage for the dicatorship of Ulises Heureaux. Written by award-winning Dominican writer Manuel Salvador Gautier, who has previously published titles such as the "Tiempo para... More
Santo Domingo: Editorial Santuario, 2018. First edition. Paperback. 385p., wrps. This work pays homage to the Dominican writer Juan José Jiménez Sabater, who is known by his pen name León David, through a collection of essays which reflect upon his large body of work. More
Santo Domingo: Editorial Santuario, 2019. First edition. Paperback. 313p., wrps. Religious texts based on the cult teachings of Olivorio Mateo (also known as Papá Liborio), who developed a following in San Juan de la Maguana who regarded him as the second coming of Jesus Christ. Authored by New Age Dominican... More
México, D.F. Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Editorial RM, (Serie: M68 Ciudadanos en Movimiento), 2018. First edition. Paperback. [104p.], photos, wrps. A collection of photography which pays homage to participants in Mexico's 1968 student movements against authoritarianism, featuring photography by Mexican photojournalist Pablo Ortíz Monasterio. Commemorative of the 50 year..... More
Toluca de Lerdo: Universidad Autónoma del Estado de México, 2018. First edition. Paperback. 318p., maps, tables, graphics, bibl., wrps. A critical and interdisciplinary approach to studying women and gender in Latin America's tourism industry. Features analysis on the realtionship between tourism and women in rural areas as well as women..... More
México, D.F. Editorial Planeta Mexicana, 2017. Paperback. 344p., wrps. "Los viajes de Francisco : Conversaciones con Su Santidad" is a travel diary centered around Italian journalist Andrea Tornielli's interview with Pope Francis. Spanish translation of the original Italian title "Fracesco. In Viaggio". Translation by Tomás Serrano Coronado. More
Guanajuato, Ciudad Juarez: Universidad de Guanajuato, Universidad AutÛnoma de Ciudad Ju·rez, 2017. First Edition. Paperback. 163p., photos, illus., tables, bibl., wrps. "Hacedores de danza : Danzas tradicionales de Mexico" is a collection of studies which investigates traditional Mexican dances. Features chapters on fertility dances in Michoacan, Matachines dances, palo-voladores, and..... More
Xalapa, Veracruz: Universidad Veracruzana, (Coleccion Biblioteca), 2018. First Edition. Paperback. 461p., maps, tables, graphics, bibl., wrps. "Veracruz en su laberinto : Autoritarismo, crisis de regimen y violencia en el sexenio de Javier Duarte" presents a succinct yet comprehensive glance at the political, economic, and moral crisis suffered by Veracruz during... More
[Richmond, VA]: Somos Arte, 2018. First printing. Paperback. 192p., illus., color plates, wrps. An action packed comic book with a distinct Puerto Rican flavor, inspired by reconstruction efforts in Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria. Protagonized by Puerto Rican milenial Marisol Ríos de la Luz, who gained mysterious and ancient super..... More
San Francisco: Last Edition, 2013. First edition. Paperback. 188p., photos, illus., facsimiles, bibl., wrps., square. A catalogue of postcards based on an exhibit of the same name, which ran at the Jewett Gallery of the San Francisco Library in 2013. Includes 105 post cards and essays on Guillermo Kahlo. More
Jalisco: Universidad de Guadalajara, Centro universitario de Los Lagos, (Diálogos académicos), 2017. First edition. Paperback. 97p., bibl., wrps. Moral arguments for the ethical treatment of animals. Includes arguments based on Eastern philosophy as well as criticisms of capitalism. More
México, D.F. Comisión Nacional para el Conocimiento y Uso de la Biodiversidad (CONABIO), 2015. First edition. Paperback. 174p., maps, photos, illus., tables, color plates, bibl., wrps. A study on the effectiveness of integrating local communities in orinthology through bird-watching and contributing findings, advocating for social participation in conservation efforts. Features..... More
Jalisco: Universidad de Guadalajara, 2018. First edition. Paperback. 204p., bibl., wrps. A historical investigation into the Jardín Botánico de la Ciudad de México, focusing on a chain of scientific studies which took place between the end of hte colonial regime and the first two decades of the independence era..... More
Ciudad de la Paz: Centro de Investigaciones Biológicas del Noroeste, 2016. First edition. Paperback. 80p., photos, illus., color plates, bibl., square wrps. A biological study on arboreal frogs in Baja California Sur, advocating for the environmental protection of oases in the region. More
Medellín: Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana, 2017. First Edition. Paperback. 303p., tables, graphics, bibl., wrps. "Por un entorno escolar pacífico" is a study on newly introduced laws that intend to create a better educational environment and champion the ideals of coexistence, inclusion, mental health, and peace. Contents include: "De la legalidad a...... More
Bogotá: Dejusticia Editorial (Documentos 26), 2016. First Edition. Paperback. 91p., wrps. "Cuidados paliativos" is a study on palliative care in Colombia from a human rights perspective, also comparing the country's health care standards to other Latin American countries. Contents include: "Cuidados paliativos: Abordaje de la atención en salud desde un..... More
Kingston, Jamaica: University of West Indies Press, 2016. First edition. Paperback. 320p., tables, bibl., wrps. This is the first full-length biography of George James Christian, a barrister originally from Dominica who participated in the first pan-African conference. Explores Christian's service in the Legislative Council, his role as honorary consul for... More
Kingston: University of West Indies Press, 2018. [First Edition]. Hardcover. 103p., bibl., boards, dj. This biography of Marcus Garvey documents the forging of his remarkable vision of pan-Africanism and highlights his organizational skills in framing a response to the radical global popular upsurge following the first World War. More
Kingston: University of West Indies Press, 2018. First edition. Paperback. 382p., illus., bibl., wrps. "A Response to Enslavement" addresses the dilemma faced by enslaved Africans (mostly young people) and how they dealt with it, either through "fighting" or "playing". Peter Roberts examines the critical role of play in human existence... More
Kingston: University of West Indies Press, 2018. First edition. Hardcover. 110p., bibl., boards, dj. A biography on Trinidadian dancer and singer Beryl McBurnie, which not only explores the influences that shaped McBurnie and those whom she influenced in turn, but also reveals her struggle to realize a vision she nurtured... More
México, D.F. Secretaría de Cultura, Instituto Nacional de Antropología e Historia, Universidad Veracruzana, 2018. First edition. Hardcover. 239p., photos, boards. An archaeological and photographic overview of the Mexican archaeological site Cempoala, known as the "Place of Twenty Waters". The prologue pays homage to Mexican historian, archivist, and Nahuatl language scholar..... More
San Luis Potosí: El Colegio de San Luis, El Colegio de la Frontera Norte, Universidad de Sciencias y Artes de Chiapas (Colección Investigaciones), 2018. First edition. Paperback. 216p., maps, photos, tables, graphics, bibl., wrps. More
México, D.F. Universidad Autónoma Chapingo-Departamento de Ingeniería Agroindustrial : Instituto de Alimentos: Centro de Investigaciones Económicas Sociales y Tecnológicas de Agroindustria ya la Agricultrua Mundial : Juan Pablos Editor, 2016. First edition. Paperback. 197p., photos, illus., tables, graphics, bibl., wrps. "Los quesos Mexicanos tradicionales" is a study on the rich..... More
[np]: Breenache, [nd]. [First Edition]. Paperback. 2vols., illus., wrps. Two works by The first two issues of the zine Dear Sentida, which provides a slice of life narrative with an anthropomorphic cast. Authored by Afro-Latina writer and musician Breena Nuñez. More
Somerville: Dave Ortega, 2017. 1st ed. Staplebound. [24]p., illus., wrps. Ortega's historical comic books draw on his grandparents' life experiences and are often set in Mexico during the Revolution years (1910-1920). This story takes place in the mining town of Fresnillo in 1914. More
