Tells the story of the Buendia family, set against the background of the evolution and eventual decadence of a small South American town.

"This history of Latin America will delight any reader. Fully informed by the latest scholarship, this survey spans six centuries and covers twenty countries. John Charles Chasteen presents a narrative of the Latin American experience, animated by stories about men and women from all walks of life, and enriched by insightful analysis. The famous and not so famous characters of Latin America are here: Cortes, Malinche, Moctezuma, Sister Juana Ines...

"A James Beard Award-nominated bartender explores the history and culture of Latin American spirits in this stunningly photographed travelogue--with 70 irresistible cocktails featuring tequila, rum, pisco, and more. Through its in-depth look at drinking culture throughout Latin America, this gorgeous book offers a rich cultural and historical context for understanding Latin spirits. Ivy Mix has dedicated years to traveling south, getting to know Latin...

"El principe de la salsa nos abre las puertas a lo más íntimo con historias nunca antes contadas en un tono sincero y apasionante que llenarán tu corazón de esperanza."--Page 4 of cover. The Prince of Salsa, Luis Enrique, tells of his immigrant story in honest detail.

Explore the beauty of Hispanic-American culture with these fun crafts. Taken from traditional Aztec, Incan, Mayan, and Mexican art these projects combine fabulous colors and rich design with tons of fun. You can make pottery, piñatas, maracas, and more while learning about Hispanic-American culture with these easy crafts.

Presents the authors' retellings of traditional tales. Este hermoso texto tiene como objetivo mostrarles a los mas pequeños del hogar las historias mas fantasticas que han pasado de generacion en generacion gracias a la cultura oral que aun prevalece en las abuelas de todas las familias. El libro cuenta con doce cuentos populares de la cultura, hebrea, africana, arabe, y espanola. Cada una de ella permite conocer aquellos relatos que muchos adultos...

Three Latin American folktales include the story of the Iara, a mermaid who lures men to her underwater domain, the tale of La Lechuza, an enormous owl with the face of a woman, and two gauchos' encounter with La Luz Mala, a spooky light that terrorizes travelers.

A collection of stories within the story of a family celebration where the guests relate their memories of growing up in various Latin American countries. Also contains recipes. Salsa music blares from the stereo. One by one, friends and family, who come from all around Latin America, arrive at Carmen Teresa's house to cook, dance, gossip, and play dominoes. And the New Year's Day celebration begins. When a neighbor gives Carmen Teresa a blank notebook...