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Welcome to the enchanting world of Cancun, a destination that captivates the hearts of travelers from around the globe. Nestled along the stunning shores of the Caribbean Sea, Cancun offers a magical blend of ancient Mayan heritage, breathtaking natural beauty, and a vibrant modern scene. It is with great pleasure that we present this comprehensive guide, designed to immerse you in the wonders of Cancun and help you make the most of your visit. Cancun...
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"A remarkable experience of little reported events.
The Second Empire of France was, by the early 1860's in good health. France had acquitted itself well in the Crimea and in the war against Austria. The idea of a European monarch on the throne of Mexico was not a new one. France was attracted to the idea of a 'Latin' influence in America and thus the opening chords were struck of what would eventually be-to quote the author-'A Dance of Doom', the...
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Orientaciones transpacificas is a wide-ranging study that presents a cross-temporal examination of the discernible orientation toward East and South Asia that pervades the work of well-known intellectual and artistic Mexican figures. It goes from the later years of the regime of Porfirio Diaz in the 1900s to the cultural imaginaries of nationalism in the 1920s, and from the Cold War to the global spread of neoliberalism at the turn of the new century....
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Un secuestro detona la reaparición de hechos olvidados por la mente de Mariano. Su captura se torna doble: física y emocional. A través de los ojos de los secuestrados y de las víctimas seremos testigos de la violencia e impunidad que vive México, y que alcanzan al protagonista cuando se asume verdugo.
Un secuestro detona la reaparición de hechos olvidados por la mente de Mariano. Su captura se torna doble: física y emocional. El recorrido...
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Helping a little girl
could give her the family she needs
Tasked with escorting her late cousin's daughter to New Mexico Territory, spinster Viola Brinson intends to bring Lavinia to her father's ranch and immediately return to the city. But after one look at the living conditions, she's hesitant to leave the little girl with Robert Mattson. When Viola settles in to clean the place and make sure he can safely care for his daughter, Robert is determined...
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Jade está a punto de comenzar el octavo grado en una nueva ciudad––Atlanta. Ella solo quiere regresar a Chicago, donde están sus amigos y donde vive su abuela. Pero Jade disfruta caminar a su nueva escuela por el camino en el bosque detrás de su casa, donde las flores florecen y las hojas se mueven debajo de sus pies. En el bosque, Jade se siente segura, como si el bosque la estuviera escuchando. Es ahí donde Jade conoce a Itztli, un cuentacuentos...
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"Scouting Expeditions of McCulloch's Texas Rangers, by Samuel C. Reid...is the most entertaining work of the kind that has come under our view...gives an accurate account of the scouting expeditions of McCulloch's Rangers...including the skirmishes with the Indians...sketches of the lives of those celebrated partisan chiefs, Hays, McCulloch, and Walker." -Natchez Weekly Courier, March 22, 1848
"Samuel Chester Reid...joined Captain Ben McCulloch's...
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En el segundo semestre de 2013 se cumplió el primer año de gobierno del presidente Enrique Peña Nieto, tras lo cual es posible identificar un estilo de gobernar que, a decir de los colaboradores de este volumen, dista poco de las prácticas del pri de su antecesor Carlos Salinas de Gortari (1988–1994), donde en lo político se distingue una restauración autoritaria, mientras que en lo económico mantiene una continuidad en las políticas de...
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A dramatic rethinking of the encounter between Montezuma and Hernando Cortés that completely overturns what we know about the Spanish conquest of the Americas
On November 8, 1519, the Spanish conquistador Hernando Cortés first met Montezuma, the Aztec emperor, at the entrance to the capital city of Tenochtitlan. This introduction-the prelude to the Spanish seizure of Mexico City and to European colonization of the mainland of the Americas-has long...
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En México, el primer semestre de 2014 se vio marcado por los esfuerzos del Ejecutivo por controlar un país que, por momentos, parece escapársele de las manos. Muestra de ello es el envío de un comisionado plenipotenciario, fuerzas federales y una inversión multimillonaria para la intervención en el estado de Michoacán en un intento por frenar la inseguridad, restituir el estado de derecho, impulsar el desarrollo de la entidad y detener el crecimiento...
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Since 1988, Terry Pindell has been exploring North America, seeking integration of past and present, history and headlines. The result has been three highly acclaimed book spinning a beautiful web of culture, people, travel, and sociology. Now, in his fourth quest for the soul of the continent, Pindell brings us his fullest history and most expansive cultural portrait yet.
Yesterday's Train starts from a twisted tree at the shore near Veracruz-where...
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"Beyond Tacos and Tequila: Unveiling the Mexican Iceberg" is an engaging exploration of Mexico that delves deep into its intricate and multifaceted culture, moving far beyond common stereotypes. It offers a well-researched, organic view of Mexican society and explores its most pressing social issues, providing a holistic understanding of its vast cultural heritage and its place in the early 21st century. Covering a wide array of topics, from history...
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From being sacrificed to the gods through fighting brutal battles, daily life in Aztec times was pretty deadly!
Readers will love digging up the past and finding out just how horrible it was in this gripping read. Primary sources, colorful designs, and engaging text bring to life the chilling practices of the Aztecs in this fascinating history title.
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As you embark on your journey through Mexico, allow yourself to be captivated by its enchanting landscapes, immersed in its rich history, and embraced by its warm culture. With its diverse attractions and hospitable people, Mexico promises an unforgettable experience that will leave you yearning to return time and time again.Remember, this is just a glimpse into the wonders that await you in Mexico. Each chapter of this guide will delve deeper into...
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The Mexicans is a multifaceted portrait of the complex, increasingly turbulent neighbor to our south. It is the story of a country in crisis -- poverty, class tensions, political corruption -- as told through stories of individuals.
From Augustín, an honest cop, we learn that many in the Mexican police force use torture as their number-one-crime-solving technique; from Julio Scherer Garcia, a leading newspaper editor, we learn how kidnapping and...
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A young readers' companion to the adult memoir Kid Quixotes by Stephen Haff.
Narrated by one extraordinary ten-year-old girl, this inspiring memoir tells the story of a daughter of Mexican American immigrants who finds her voice through the power of words and performance of Cervantes' Don Quixote.
When a shy girl named Sarah Sierra first joins an after-school program in her neighborhood, she never expects to travel back in time and discover...
57) The Mexican Press and Civil Society, 1940–1976: Stories from the Newsroom, Stories from the Street
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Mexico today is one of the most dangerous places in the world to report the news, and Mexicans have taken to the street to defend freedom of expression. As Benjamin T. Smith demonstrates in this history of the press and civil society, the cycle of violent repression and protest over journalism is nothing new. He traces it back to the growth in newspaper production and reading publics between 1940 and 1976, when a national thirst for tabloids, crime...
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During the violent years of war marking Cuba's final push for independence from Spain, over 3,000 Cuban emigres, men and women, rich and poor, fled to Mexico. But more than a safe haven, Mexico was a key site, Dalia Antonia Muller argues, from which the expatriates helped launch a mobile and politically active Cuban diaspora around the Gulf of Mexico. Offering a new transnational vantage on Cuba's struggle for nationhood, Muller traces the stories...
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Historian Isaac Campos combines wide-ranging archival research with the latest scholarship on the social and cultural dimensions of drug-related behavior in this telling of marijuana's remarkable history in Mexico. Introduced in the sixteenth century by the Spanish, cannabis came to Mexico as an industrial fiber and symbol of European empire. But, Campos demonstrates, as it gradually spread to indigenous pharmacopoeias, then prisons and soldiers'...
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Mexico has a long history of tradition and culture. The Olmec, Zapotec, Maya, Aztec, and Toltec were some of the first people to live in Mexico. These people left behind many artifacts that help us learn about their lives. They include buildings, tools, sculptures, pottery, and clothing. Explore these historical links to the people of Mexico as you learn measurement. This nonfiction book combines math and literacy skills and uses everyday examples...
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