Download or read book Encyclopedia of Latino Culture 3 volumes written by Charles M. Tatum and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2013-11-26 with total page 1342 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This three-volume encyclopedia describes and explains the variety and commonalities in Latina/o culture, providing comprehensive coverage of a variety of Latina/o cultural forms—popular culture, folk culture, rites of passages, and many other forms of shared expression. In the last decade, the Latina/o population has established itself as the fastest growing ethnic group within the United States, and constitutes one of the largest minority groups in the nation. While the different Latina/o groups do have cultural commonalities, there are also many differences among them. This important work examines the historical, regional, and ethnic/racial diversity within specific traditions in rich detail, providing an accurate and comprehensive treatment of what constitutes "the Latino experience" in America. The entries in this three-volume set provide accessible, in-depth information on a wide range of topics, covering cultural traditions including food; art, film, music, and literature; secular and religious celebrations; and religious beliefs and practices. Readers will gain an appreciation for the historical, regional, and ethnic/racial diversity within specific Latina/o traditions. Accompanying sidebars and "spotlight" biographies serve to highlight specific cultural differences and key individuals.
Download or read book Calaveras Gold written by Ronald H. Limbaugh and published by University of Nevada Press. This book was released on 2003-10-01 with total page 429 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: California’s Calaveras County—made famous by Mark Twain and his celebrated Jumping Frog—is the focus of this comprehensive study of Mother Lode mining. Most histories of the California Mother Lode have focused on the mines around the American and Yuba Rivers. However, the “Southern Mines”—those centered around Calaveras County in the central Sierra—were also important in the development of California’s mineral wealth. Calaveras Gold offers a detailed and meticulously researched history of mining and its economic impact in this region from the first discoveries in the 1840s until the present. Mining in Calaveras County covered the full spectrum of technology from the earliest placer efforts through drift and hydraulic mining to advanced hard-rock industrial mining. Subsidiary industries such as agriculture, transportation, lumbering, and water supply, as well as a complex social and political structure, developed around the mines. The authors examine the roles of race, gender, and class in this frontier society; the generation and distribution of capital; and the impact of the mines on the development of political and cultural institutions. They also look at the impact of mining on the Native American population, the realities of day-to-day life in the mining camps, the development of agriculture and commerce, the occurrence of crime and violence, and the cosmopolitan nature of the population. Calaveras County mining continued well into the twentieth century, and the authors examine the ways that mining practices changed as the ores were depleted and how the communities evolved from mining camps into permanent towns with new economic foundations and directions. Mining is no longer the basis of Calaveras’s economy, but memories of the great days of the Mother Lode still attract tourists who bring a new form of wealth to the region.
Download or read book Funny Bones written by Duncan Tonatiuh and published by Abrams. This book was released on 2015-08-25 with total page 47 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Funny Bones tells the story of how the amusing calaveras—skeletons performing various everyday or festive activities—came to be. They are the creation of Mexican artist José Guadalupe (Lupe) Posada (1852–1913). In a country that was not known for freedom of speech, he first drew political cartoons, much to the amusement of the local population but not the politicians. He continued to draw cartoons throughout much of his life, but he is best known today for his calavera drawings. They have become synonymous with Mexico’s Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) festival. Juxtaposing his own art with that of Lupe’s, author Duncan Tonatiuh brings to light the remarkable life and work of a man whose art is beloved by many but whose name has remained in obscurity. The book includes an author’s note, bibliography, glossary, and index.
Download or read book Calaveras written by Lisa Michelle and published by . This book was released on 2020-07-21 with total page 367 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Deep in the backwoods of Calaveras County accidents happen. For gritty rancher and soon-to-be grandmother Kate Dunnigan, these deaths are mostly good old cowboy justice--until the day that justice hits home. Kate's idyllic façade is destroyed when Emma Lee, her pregnant daughter, is wanted for murder. On the run and fighting to survive, Emma Lee is haunted by filthy family secrets, but Kate will stop at nothing to save her from life in prison, even if it means using herself as bait.
Download or read book The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County written by Mark Twain and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2021-10-29 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reprint of the original, first published in 1867.
Download or read book Calaveras Volume 3 written by Daniel Martino and published by . This book was released on 2015-10-09 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Skulls are one of the most popular themes for tattoo artists and enthusiasts. This third volume of Calaveras features over 70 artists and their interpretations of skulls. Divided into four sections, this book visits the different stages of creating a tattoo --painting and drawing, sketches, real photos of skulls, and tattoos --and all the different styles that can be achieved with a single motif. * Includes bilingual English/Spanish text Artists include: Aaron Ruby, Adriano el General, Aivars Liepa, Alex Gotza, Alexander Yanitskiy, Alfredo Mojo, Andrea Pallocchini, Ann Keevallik, Augis, Bali Revai, Bastien, Chancy Gartner, Chris Mars, Dan Hazelton, David Jorquera, Didier Ra//, Domanta Parvainis, Dimitri HK, Eddy Avila, Elvin Sid L-Boy, Eric De L'Etoile, Ezequiel Samuraii, Evgeniy Borsch, Fat (Iker Ruiz), Florian Karg, Fonzy, Giancarlo Capra, Gonzalo Vedia, Guil Zekri, Ignacio Tedeschi, Ivan Kudriashov, Jack Ribeiro, Jamie Henderson, Jamie Schene, Jasmin Austin, Jason Butcher, Javier Obregon, Jay Wheeler, Jeff Srsic, Joao Bosco, Josh Winton, Karlos Aguilar, Kazmierz Kosa Rychlikowski, Kore Flatmo, Leo Forte, Leo Lavatori, MaRode, Martin Aguaisol, Mason Williams, Matteo Pasqualin, Maximo Lutz, Mikael de Poissy, Neon Judas, Nick Stegall, Ozer, Pato, Pawel Gawkowski, Phil Robertson, Popeye, Priit Saluso, Q Tattoo (Dongkyu Lee), Randy Engelhard, Sean Vasquez, Thiago Amorim, Timur Lysenko, Tin Machado, Tom Strom, Toxyc Xlr, Victor Portugal, Wiliam Nascimento, Zsolt Sarkozy.
Download or read book The Festival of Bones El Festival de Las Calaveras written by Luis San Vicente and published by . This book was released on 2014-09-23 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Thirty thousand hardbacks sold On Mexico's Day of the Dead, the skeletons jump for sheer joy. And no wonder: they've been cooped up the whole year and now they're ready to party. Watch the calaveras shake, rattle, and roll as they celebrate the biggest event of the graveyard's social calendar
Download or read book Sketches New and Old written by Mark Twain and published by . This book was released on 1903 with total page 446 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Mark Twain s Letters Volume 3 written by Mark Twain and published by Univ of California Press. This book was released on 1992-07-28 with total page 788 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Don't scold me, Livy—let me pay my due homage to your worth; let me honor you above all women; let me love you with a love that knows no doubt, no question—for you are my world, my life, my pride, my all of earth that is worth the having." These are the words of Samuel Clemens in love. Playful and reverential, jubilant and despondent, they are filled with tributes to his fiancée Olivia Langdon and with promises faithfully kept during a thirty-four-year marriage. The 188 superbly edited letters gathered here show Samuel Clemens having few idle moments in 1869. When he was not relentlessly "banged about from town to town" on the lecture circuit or busily revising The Innocents Abroad, the book that would make his reputation, he was writing impassioned letters to Olivia. These letters, the longest he ever wrote, make up the bulk of his correspondence for the year and are filled with his acute wit and dazzling language. This latest volume of Mark Twain's Letters captures Clemens on the verge of becoming the celebrity and family man he craved to be. This volume has been supported by the National Endowment for the Humanities and by a major donation to the Friends of The Bancroft Library from the Pareto Fund.
Download or read book Just a Minute written by Yuyi Morales and published by Chronicle Books. This book was released on 2003-09 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This bilingual English-Spanish counting book reveals Mexican traditions sure to be adored by kids everywhere. Full color.
Download or read book Bulletin written by California. Division of Mines and Geology and published by . This book was released on 1896 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Cogs Calaveras written by S L Moon and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2024-02-27 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Enter a world where tradition meets innovation with "Cog & Calavera: A Steampunk Sugar Skull Coloring Adventure." This unique coloring book combines the vibrant motifs of traditional sugar skulls with the intricate designs of steampunk aesthetics, offering a captivating journey through a fusion of cultures and styles. Within the pages of "Cog & Calavera," you'll discover a collection of ornate sugar skull designs adorned with gears, cogs, and intricate mechanical elements. Each illustration blends the rich symbolism of Dia de los Muertos with the imaginative intricacies of steampunk, creating a visual feast for the eyes. From elegant filigree patterns to bold industrial accents, each sugar skull invites you to add your own creative flair with an array of vibrant colors. Whether you prefer the classic palette of Day of the Dead celebrations or the metallic sheen of brass and copper, "Cog & Calavera" provides endless opportunities for artistic expression. As you color your way through this captivating coloring book, you'll immerse yourself in a world where past and future intertwine, where tradition and innovation coexist in perfect harmony. Whether you're a seasoned coloring enthusiast or a newcomer to the world of sugar skulls and steampunk, "Cog & Calavera" offers hours of creative enjoyment and a chance to explore a truly unique artistic fusion. So, grab your favorite coloring tools and prepare to embark on a colorful journey through a world where sugar skulls meet steam-powered machinery, and every stroke of the pen brings new life to intricate designs steeped in tradition and imagination.
Download or read book The Oxford Mark Twain Full Set written by Mark Twain and published by Oxford Mark Twain. This book was released on 2009-11 with total page 14176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents facsimile first editions of Twain's works that include all original illustrations. Each volume contains introductions by literary heavyweights including Toni Morrison, Kurt Vonnegut, Cynthia Ozick, Gore Vidal, George Plimpton, Bobbie Ann Mason, and Walter Mosley, among others.
Download or read book Murder and Menace Riveting True Crime Tales Vol 3 written by R. Barri Flowers and published by R. Barri Flowers. This book was released on with total page 91 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: R. Barri Flowers, award-winning criminologist and bestselling author of Serial Killers & Prostitutes and The Sex Slave Murders, brings together six of his best previously published true crime stories in this captivating third volume of Murder and Menace: Riveting True Crime Tales. Murder of the Banker's Daughter: The Killing of Marion Parker tells the tragic story of a child's abduction in Los Angeles in 1927, her brutal murder, and the intense manhunt for and capture of a young and elusive killer. Murder in Calaveras County: The Horrific Tale of Serial Killers Leonard Lake and Charles Ng recounts the vicious crimes of the deadly pair in in Calaveras County, California, during the mid-1980s, including kidnapping, rape, torture, and videotaping their murdered victims. The Xerox Repairman Mass Killer: The Story of Byran Koji Uyesugi is the disturbing tale of Honolulu, Hawaii's worst mass murder as a disgruntled employee opened fire on coworkers in a tragic case of workplace violence that reverberated around the country. The "Sinful" and "Folsom Wolf" Killers: The Tale of James Marlow and Cynthia Coffman relives the cross-country rape, robbery, and killing spree of a career criminal and white supremacist and a troubled woman before their terror came to an end. Murder in Mission Hill: The Tale of Carol Stuart and Charles Stuart is the heartbreaking story of a pregnant Boston lawyer's untimely death, uxoricide, use of the race card to mislead authorities, and the unraveling of the murder mystery to a shocking conclusion. The Boney and Claude Murders: The Serial Crimes of Alvin Neelley and Judith Ann Neelley tells the twisted story of a serial killer couple who likened themselves to Bonnie and Clyde in the modern era as they tortured and murdered their victims till justice was served. Included is a bonus excerpt from the historical true crime reference book, Murders in the United States: Crimes, Killers and Victims of the Twentieth Century, by R. Barri and H. Loraine Flowers. Other bonus excerpts include the bestselling crime thriller novel, Before He Kills Again, and the psychological thriller novel, Killer in The Woods, by R. Barri Flowers. A bonus short story mystery thriller, Kill and Say Goodbye, is also included with the collection. Be sure to read as well the first two gripping volumes of Murder and Menace: Riveting True Crime Tales, available in eBook, print, and audio.
Download or read book Pamphlets on Forestry in California written by and published by . This book was released on 1908 with total page 574 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Bulletin written by California. Division of Mines and published by . This book was released on 1904 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Calavera Abecedario written by Jeanette Winter and published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. This book was released on 2004 with total page 53 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An alphabet fiesta like no other.
