Download or read book Devoted to Death written by R. Andrew Chesnut and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2018 with total page 265 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: R. Andrew Chesnut offers a fascinating portrayal of Santa Muerte, a skeleton saint whose cult has attracted millions of devotees over the past decade. Although condemned by mainstream churches, this folk saint's supernatural powers appeal to millions of Latin Americans and immigrants in the U.S. Devotees believe the Bony Lady (as she is affectionately called) to be the fastest and most effective miracle worker, and as such, her statuettes and paraphernalia now outsell those of the Virgin of Guadalupe and Saint Jude, two other giants of Mexican religiosity. In particular, Chesnut shows Santa Muerte has become the patron saint of drug traffickers, playing an important role as protector of peddlers of crystal meth and marijuana; DEA agents and Mexican police often find her altars in the safe houses of drug smugglers. Yet Saint Death plays other important roles: she is a supernatural healer, love doctor, money-maker, lawyer, and angel of death. She has become without doubt one of the most popular and powerful saints on both the Mexican and American religious landscapes.

Download or read book Muerte Ediz illustrata written by Giant and published by Drago (Roma). This book was released on 2007 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mike Giant has achieved fame as a graffiti artist, illustrator and tattooist. Black ink is Giant's specialty and whether his medium is concrete, paper or skin his signature style - made up of equal parts Mexican folk art and Japanese illustration - is unmistakable. All over the world his style is renowned and followed. Latin and Hispanic culture play a major role in the execution of his silhouettes, which often resemble buxom pin-up femme fatale's and assorted other voluptuous characters, often with skulls and animal tentacles (for good measure). Be them shapely graceful figures or flashy femme fatale's from various era's and cultures, Mike Giant's characters from every époque guarantee a stellar viewing experience. Muerte is the jewel in the crown of the 36 Chambers series.

Download or read book The Art of the Book of Life written by Jorge Gutierrez and published by Dark Horse Comics. This book was released on 2014-10-14 with total page 198 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A tale packed with adventure, The Book of Life celebrates the power of friendship and family, and the courage to follow your dreams. To determine whether the heart of humankind is pure and good, two godlike beings engage in an otherworldly wager during Mexico's annual Day of the Dead celebration. They tether two friends, Manolo and Joaquin, into vying for the heart of the beautiful and fiercely independent Maria, with comical and sometimes dangerous consequences. This volume is an inspirational behind-the-scenes look at the making of the animated feature film The Book of Life, from visionary producer Guillermo del Toro (Pan's Labyrinth) and director Jorge R. Gutierrez (El Tigre: The Adventures of Manny Rivera).

Download or read book Muerte written by Harvey Bennett Stafford and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Edited and with an Introduction by Adam Parfrey How a culture approaches and depicts death says a lot about the way it faces life. Muerte!' explores the lurid history of Mexico's fascination with death, starting with early mythological depictions of death as part of a constant cycle, to the colonial period's unhappy marriage of native views with Judeo-Christian fire and brimstone, to J G Posada's remarkable turn-of-the- century engravings. Includes an array of paintings and photos - many in full-colour - plus essays by Diego Rivera and Mexican scholars. Sensational!'

Download or read book Trisagio de la Muerte written by Mireya Robles and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2010-08-23 with total page 57 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book La Vida la Muerte y el Destino written by Warren Prestidge and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2011-06-12 with total page 139 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: No importa quienes somos, todos enfrentámos las mismas preguntas en gran escala. Este es un libro sobre dos de las más grandes y urgentes. ¿Cual es la respuesta a la muerte? ¿Cuál será nuestro destino final? Las respuestas propuestas surgen de dos convicciones básicas: que la Biblia es la única base verdaderamente fidedigna sobre la que se puede contestar estas preguntas, y, que muchas veces la gente ha pasado por alto las respuestas que la Biblia da, o las ha interpretado mal o ha comprendido mal, muchas veces con consecuencias desastrosas.

Download or read book Santa Muerte written by Tracey Rollin and published by Red Wheel/Weiser. This book was released on 2017-01-01 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This is a complete ritual guide to working with Santa Muerte, the Mexican folk saint"--

Download or read book Muerte de Profesos written by Carlo Emanuele Ruspoli and published by Palibrio. This book was released on 2012-04 with total page 596 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: El Bailío Gran Prior Fray Gian Galeazzo Ruspoli, percibe la visión de un Ángel que le comunica que la Orden de San Juan a la que pertenece necesita de sus servicios como monje guerrero e investigador en el futuro. Sorprendido ante esta petición, no puede evitar que la curiosidad se adueñe de él. El Ángel le cuenta entonces la historia de la Orden de Malta y sus cinco siglos de lucha encarnizada contra el Islam. La Orden había olvidado por completo su faceta militar y se había centrado desde entonces en sus obras hospitalarias, religiosas y culturales. Se encuentra inerme en una complicada trama que podría acabar con la vida de algunos de sus ilustres caballeros profesos investigadores de la historia de Jesús y minar hasta la misma Iglesia. Gian Galeazzo acepta el reto y se ve al instante proyectado hacia el año 2.000, ocho siglos después de la época en la le tocó vivir. Este es el marco donde se desarrollará la labor de Fray Gian Galeazzo quien deberá aportar todas sus virtudes y habilidades para evitar un desenlace trágico. ¿Logrará llevar a cabo su misión celestial? ¿Cambiará la investigación la historia de la Iglesia Católica? La saga de El Profeso está compuesta de momento por: El Profeso, Asesinato en el Letrán, Muerte de Profesos, El Profeso en Tíbet y, en preparación: El Profeso y el diablo. El protagonista Gian Galeazzo está inspirado en la extraordinaria figura de Galeazzo Marescotti, héroe de Bolonia y absolutamente retratada en otra de sus novelas históricas, titulada: El Confaloniero.

Download or read book El Joven Que Desafi La Muerte written by Santos Chavez and published by Trafford Publishing. This book was released on 2010-09 with total page 223 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: La razon que me llevo a escribir este libro es por lo siguiente. LLevo 20 años caminando por el camino obscuro de la vida. Quiero mandarles un mensaje a todos los niños que son abusados al rededor del mundo. Que crean en si mismod que al final del camino habra una luz especial para cada uno de ellos. Tambien quiero explicarles un poco de todos los desafios. De nuestros hermanos Centro Americanos tratando de llegar a Los Estados Unidos. Tantas aventuras tantos caminos recorridos. Tantas madres llorando por lo que fue su tesoro. Sueños que han sido imposibles. A los amigos que han quedado en el camino se les recuerda con respeto y con cariño. En la memoria de su gente viviran. Mi nombre es Santos Chavez, naci en Honduras el 2 de Julio de 1983. Viaje Los Estados Unidos cuando tenia 10 años de edad. Ahora vivo en Las Vegas tengo 2 hijos y soy divorciado. Trabajo como electricista desde los 14 años de edad. Me espire en hacer este libro por tantas cosas que me han pasado a mi corta edad. Como abusos infantil, vivir en la miseria el no conocer una escuela nunca. Complice de asecinato y complice de violaciones de niños. Sobreviviente del huracan Mitch, de un acesino a mano armada, de ataques con bombas en Mexico, de secuestros en Mexico, 7 dias en el desierto sin agua y sin comida y de intento de suicidio. Problemas con imigracion, pandillas y drogas.

Download or read book La Santa Muerte Angel of Death written by Mateusz La Santa Muerte Poland and published by e-bookowo. This book was released on 2023-01-19 with total page 252 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: La Santa Muerte, Most Holy Death, Angel of Death, Bony Lady, Archangel of Light, Holy Death, la Flaquita, la Niña Blanca, Our Holy Lady, The Most Beautiful Girl, Mother Death, White Rose. Many people can easily see the growing popularity of la Santa Muerte. The number of Her images is amazing - a skeleton dressed in feminine robes holding a scythe in one hand and the globe in the other, covered with white makeup, the face of a beautiful hooded women or veiled skull appear on T-shirts, tattoos, graffiti, movies, figurines, stickers, jewelry, drinks and even sweets. Along with the increase of Her popularity in pop culture, the figure of the Holy Death is better and better recognized all over the world. There are few materials about la Santa Muerte in Poland. The book contains basic informations about la Santa Muerte, which can be helpful to people who want to get to know Her. I present who la Santa Muerte is and the cult of the Angel of Death according to Catholic tradition, as I was taught and how I first met la Nuestra Señora worship through my Mexican friends and associates in Tarragona, Spain. Book is an introduction to la Santa Muerte’s path of devotion, the basis for working with Our Lady, and contains informations which everyone can develop to strengthen their bond with la Niña Hermosa, the Most Beautiful Girl.

Download or read book Muerte Inminente El Gran Pacto written by YHON F ROMERO MENESES and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on with total page 126 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book El puente de la Muerte written by Onofre Castells and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on with total page 53 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book A La Sombra De La Muerte written by Alejandro Mujica Olea and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2010-08-12 with total page 399 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Ecos de Amor Recuerdos y Muerte written by Juan Antonio Lezama and published by Palibrio. This book was released on 2012-09 with total page 225 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ecos de Amor, Recuerdos y Muerte La memoria, el tiempo y la distancia son elementos que el escritor usa como recursos para que Mauricio, un profesor de antropología, y protagonista de la historia, intenta esclarecer la muerte de Memo, su amigo homosexual de la infancia y juventud, extrañamente ocurrida en su pueblo natal, donde los prejuicios homofóbicos, la intolerancia política y social prevalecen fuertemente arraigados. Aunado a esto, se suma su preocupación por los resultados de estudios médicos, debido a la inestable salud de José Manuel, su pareja, alterando aun más el ritmo de hasta ese momento, su rutinaria y organizada vida. Mezclando recuerdos, búsquedas, sinsabores y muerte, el autor logra llevar de la mano al lector por diferentes rutas para llegar a la verdad.

Download or read book Poemas del amor y la muerte written by Francisco José Pozo Cabello and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2011-05-23 with total page 104 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Jorge Manrique s Coplas Por la Muerte de Su Padre written by Nancy F. Marino and published by Boydell & Brewer Ltd. This book was released on 2011 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An elegy composed on the death of his father, Jorge Manrique's 'Coplas' has occupied a prominent position in the literature of Spain from its original composition in the 15th century to the present day. The author of this book examines its sources, structure, transmission, critical reception and fame throughout the centuries.

Download or read book Lady Mechanika La Dama de la Muerte written by Joe Benitez and published by Image Comics. This book was released on 2017-09-13 with total page 91 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: After suffering a tragic loss, Lady Mechanika finds solace in a remote Mexican village where the locals share with her their D’a de los Muertos traditions. But tragedy strikes again when the festivities are interrupted by the bloodthirsty Jinetes del Infierno. How can one mortal woman hope to stop the fabled Infernal Riders and their unholy reign of terror over the Mexican countryside? And will the fight for peace end up costing Lady Mechanika her own tortured soul? This volume collects the complete Lady Mechanika Day of the Dead special mini-series, plus a gorgeous cover art gallery.