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Book UXL Hispanic American Reference Library

Download or read book UXL Hispanic American Reference Library written by Sonia G. Benson and published by Uxl. This book was released on 2002-10-01 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This completely updated second edition of the "U X L Hispanic American Reference Library" provides detailed and comprehensive information on Hispanic-American history and culture. "U X L Hispanic American Almanac" explores the culture in subject chapters covering such topics as immigration, family, religion, education, literature and others. "U X L Hispanic American Biography" profiles 100 Hispanic Americans, both living and deceased, prominent in fields ranging from civil rights to athletics. The volume features eight new profiles as well as updated entries from the first edition. Arranged chronologically, "U X L Hispanic American Chronology" details significant events in Hispanic American history from 1492 to the present. The set concludes with "U X L Hispanic American Voices," a collection of more than 20 primary source documents, five new to this edition, by notable Hispanic Americans, including full text or excerpted speeches, sermons, orations, poems or other significant works.

Book U X L Hispanic American

Download or read book U X L Hispanic American written by and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 68 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: V.1. Explores the history and culture of Hispanic Americans, people in the United States whose ancestors--or they themselves--came from Spain or the Spanish-speaking countries of South and Central America -- v.2. Profiles 100 Hispanic Americans, both living and deceased -- v.3. Examines significant social, political, economic, cultural, and educational milestones in Hispanic American history, from 1492 to modern times -- v.4. Presents twenty-one full or excerpted articles, memoirs, letters, essays, speeches, testimony and other notable works of Hispanic Americans, each with an explanation of events discussed in the text -- v.5. A cumulative index of the four titles in the Reference LIbrary.

Book UXL Hispanic American Biography

Download or read book UXL Hispanic American Biography written by Sonia Benson and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 344 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Profiles one hundred Hispanic Americans, living and deceased, who have made notable contributions in various fields such as politics, literature, entertainment, science, and athletics.

Book UXL Encyclopedia of U S  History

Download or read book UXL Encyclopedia of U S History written by Sonia Benson and published by Gale Cengage. This book was released on 2009-01-01 with total page 8 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A collection of nearly 700 alphabetically-arranged entries providing information on the history of the United States from the pre-Colonial period to the early twenty-first century.

Book Notable Latino Americans

    Book Details:
  • Author : Richard A. Garcia
  • Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
  • Release : 1997-05-28
  • ISBN : 0313005559
  • Pages : 449 pages

Download or read book Notable Latino Americans written by Richard A. Garcia and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 1997-05-28 with total page 449 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: U.S. Latinos have made important contributions to American society, and this biographical dictionary is devoted to celebrating those contributions. All 127 men and women profiled in this work have immigrated to or been born in the United States and have made major contributions to American life and culture. Cuban Americans, Puerto Ricans, Mexican Americans, and others of Spanish, South American, Central American and Caribbean heritage—more than one-third of them women—represent 35 fields of endeavor and all 50 states. From historical figures to the newest sports champion, figure-skater Rudy Galindo, this work provides profiles of both prominent and important but less-familiar people who have made significant contributions in their fields. Many of those profiled can be found in no other biographical source. A selection of photos complements the text. All biographies have been written by experts in their ethnic fields. Those profiled range widely from distinguished scientists to sports stars, from actors to activists, from businesswomen to political personalities, from literary luminaries to labor organizers. All are potential role models for young men and women, and many have overcome extreme odds to succeed. These colorfully written, substantive biographies detail their subjects' goals, struggles, and commitments to success and to their ethnic communities. Among the 127 people profiled are: Nobel Prize-winning scientist Luis Alvarez; Treasurer of the United States Romana Acosta Bañuelos; actor/composer/activist Rubén Blades; classical dancer Fernando Bujones; baseball player José Canseco; U.S. Secretary of Education Lauro Cavazos Jr.; writer Sandra Cisneros; fashion designer Oscar de la Renta; U.S. Congressman Lincoln DÍaz-Balart; teacher Jaime Escalante; composer/singer Gloria Estefan; tennis players Gigi Fernández and Mary Joe Fernández ; playwright Mara Fornés; U.S. Men's 1996 Figure Skating Champion Rudy Galindo; physician/political activist Héctor GarcÍa; Coca-Cola CEO Roberto Goizueta; labor leader Dolores Huerta; U.S. Ambassador MarÍa-Luci Jaramillo; artist Marisol; civil-rights activist Vilma Socorro MartÍnez; businessman/politician Jorge Mas Canosa; federal judge Harold Medina; graphic artist Nicholasa Mohr; U.S. Surgeon General Antonia Novello; astronaut Ellen Ochoa; Nobel Prize-winning biochemist Severo Ochoa; TV personality Geraldo Rivera; U.S. Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen; educational psychologist George I. Sánchez; newspaper editor Roberto Suárez; women's rights activist/businesswoman MarÍa Elena Toraño-PantÍn; New York State Supreme Court Judge Edwin Torres; mystic Teresa Urrea; film producer/director Luis Valdez. For ease of use, the heading of each profile identifies ethnic group, field of endeavor, birthdate and, where appropriate, death date. Each profile concludes with a suggested reading list of books and periodical articles about the subject. An ethnic index, field of endeavor index, and a general index make research easy. This much needed reference work is essential for school and public libraries.

Book The Bilingual Counselor s Guide to Spanish

Download or read book The Bilingual Counselor s Guide to Spanish written by Roberto Swazo and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2013-07-18 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Designed specifically with mental health professionals in mind, The Bilingual Counselor’s Guide to Spanish is perfect for counselors interested in expanding their client base and language skill set. Featuring terminology and cultural phrases specific to the mental health profession, this text offers an easy introduction to both the Spanish language and interfacing with Spanish-speaking clients in a counseling setting. Sections of useful and practical vocabulary are followed by ¡Practique! sections, which enable to reader to put his or her developing skills to use. These sections are augmented by case studies in English and Spanish, as well as brief overviews of Latino history, customs, and social manners that will greatly enhance any counselor’s depth of interaction with Spanish-speaking clients. For counselors who want to communicate with the large and rapidly expanding population of Spanish speakers in the United States, or for those who are simply interested in developing or improving their Spanish-language skills, The Bilingual Counselor’s Guide to Spanish is the place to start.

Book U  X  L Encyclopedia of Native American Tribes

Download or read book U X L Encyclopedia of Native American Tribes written by Sharon Malinowski and published by UXL. This book was released on 1999 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Contains alphabetically arranged articles that provide information about each of twenty Native American tribes of the Northeast and Southeast, covering history, religion, language, government, economy, daily life, arts, customs, tribal issues, and notable people. Includes a timeline and maps.

Book Hispanic American Biography

Download or read book Hispanic American Biography written by Rob Nagel and published by International Thomson Publishing Services. This book was released on 1995 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Profiles more than 90 Hispanic Americans, both living and deceased, prominent in fields ranging from civil rights to athletics, politics to literature, entertainment to science, religion to the military. Includes Spanish founders and early leaders of Hispanic cultural movements in the United States and in Latin America.

Book Understanding Diversity Through Novels and Picture Books

Download or read book Understanding Diversity Through Novels and Picture Books written by Liz Knowles and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2007-05-30 with total page 157 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Understanding Diversity Through Novels and Picture Books goes beyond the usual multicultural lists and looks at the wide expanse of the diversity of cultures and lifestyles impacting children's lives in America today and identifies good books to have in library collections for them to read. Included are annotated titles with discussion questions from all of the identified cultures and subcultures and annotated teacher/librarian resources, print- and Web-based, as well as an excellent list of topical annotated journal articles. Grades 4-8. Knowles and Smith examine current research on diversity and multiculturalism. They move away from the traditional aspects of multicultural education (food, fashion, folktales, festivals, and famous people) to a focus on novels and pictures books, and realistic fiction to show children with diversity issues that there are others in similar positions. The issue of authenticity (whether the author of the book should be of that culture or merely familiar with the culture) is discussed. Topics include: Ethnicities (Asian, Latino/Hispanic, African/Black, Native American, White/European, Bi/Multiracial), Exceptionalities, Ageism, Socioeconomic Status, Sexual Orientation, Gender, and Religion. The authors provide this valuable resource for libraries, schools, and communities that wish to utilize literature to help diverse students walk in the shoes of others and to match books to children and young adults to heighten understanding and acceptance. Grades 4-8.

Book American Civil Rights

Download or read book American Civil Rights written by Phillis Engelbert and published by UXL. This book was released on 1999 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Part of Gale's American Civil Rights Reference Library, this resource offers essays, definitions, and interpretation of the era, events and topics in two volumes. Information is arranged in six chapters by group: African Americans; Hispanic Americans; Native Americans; Asian Americans; non-ethnic groups (including women, lesbians and gay men); and selected immigrant groups. The text provides subject chapters offering viewpoints, definitions, chronological coverage of battles, further reading and sidebars highlighting individuals, statistics and other information.

Book Hispanic American Reference Library

Download or read book Hispanic American Reference Library written by Joseph Tardiff and published by Uxl. This book was released on 1994-01-01 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Hispanic American Biography  L Z

Download or read book Hispanic American Biography L Z written by Rob Nagel and published by International Thomson Publishing Services. This book was released on 1995 with total page 150 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Profiles over 90 Hispanic Americans, living and deceased, who have made notable contributions in various fields such as politics, literature, entertainment, science, and athletics.

Book Reference Sources for Small and Medium sized Libraries

Download or read book Reference Sources for Small and Medium sized Libraries written by Jack O'Gorman and published by ALA Editions. This book was released on 2008 with total page 358 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This guide to reference sources covers a wide range of topics in a variety of formats including print, websites, CD-ROMs, and electronic databases.

Book Creating a New Future

    Book Details:
  • Author : David Seidman
  • Publisher : Infobase Publishing
  • Release : 2009-01-01
  • ISBN : 143810393X
  • Pages : pages

Download or read book Creating a New Future written by David Seidman and published by Infobase Publishing. This book was released on 2009-01-01 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Seeking Authenticity in Place  Culture  and the Self

Download or read book Seeking Authenticity in Place Culture and the Self written by N. Osbaldiston and published by Springer. This book was released on 2012-05-17 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In recent times, there has been a substantial push by people to escape the metropolis for lifestyles in small coastal, country, or mountainside locales. This book explores the narratives emerging from amenity-left migration using methods developed within the 'strong' cultural sociology.

Book American Book Publishing Record

Download or read book American Book Publishing Record written by and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 854 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Multicultural Information Quests

Download or read book Multicultural Information Quests written by Marie Rodgers and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2000-03-15 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you're searching for research activities or multicultural topics for a diverse student population, this is the book for you. Reproducible quizzes guide students through subjects that range from holidays and food to sports heroes and literature. Cultural searches are related to Hispanics, Native Americans, African Americans, Asian Americans, and other U.S. immigrant groups. For each quest, the author provides an annotated reference list, search questions, and an answer key. This is a fun and inspirational approach to building research skills while fostering an appreciation of diversity.