Central America Books

From Samiin Scandanavia to Native peoples of Montana and the Amazonian rain forests, the health of indigenous peoples is being compromised in the name of economic development. This book is a series of interviews, case studies, and stories told by indigenous peoples themselves and offers solutions to the problems of environmental degradation facing all of us. With a Forward written by Dr. Eberahrd Wenzil, Deputy Director of the School of Public Health, Griffith University, Brisbane, Australia, and a Preface by Hopi educator, Dr. Gregory Cajete, this readable yet academic work provides a forum for indigenous peoples to speak out and adds an exciting dimension to any environmental health curriculum.

This is another book by an amazing woman: she covers "both sides" and she does it well. This is a book with frightening news, and the unfortunate thing is, the news won't get any better unless we, i.e. White Man, learn to change the way we do business in each and every domain. Looks like Colomeda wants to tell us to change. Looks like we will have substantial difficulties to follow her advice. But it's just that difference which makes the book a valuable read ... get it now.

Schwartz writes clearly, without intellectual pretensions and surveys over 300 films, making them come alive for us with his words. An avid fan and popularizer of the Spanish language film--Schwartz did the same thing for Spain in his last book, THE GREAT SPANISH FILMS (1950-1990) (Scarecrow Press)---this tome on Latin America is even more accomplished since it surveys 13 countries and over 300 films--with 70 gorgeous stills and notes on video availability. Bravo! A film book not impeded by political theory and critical rhetoric. Que viva Carmen Miranda and Schwartz.

Schwartz covers a huge area--from Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean to all of South America--with his perusal of over 300 films, including U.S. and Chicano co-productions. He seeks to promote the films themselves of that "uncertain screen," Latin American cinema, "seen film by film." Using the original press books, the author presents in a terse, well-written introduction, a brief history of L.A. film and then examines the credits, plot, gives his own critical view as well as fascinating notes about the film, its production, actors and other multi-faceted aspects of Third World cinema. Besides a useful Chronology, the films are organized alphabetically, with 70 interesting stills interspersed, a note on video sources and availability (mostly VHS), a short bibliography and a bi-lingual index. The book is most useful because of its "panoramic" view and its lack of intellectual pretention. He surveys his subject for a wide audience and provides much new information for the uniniated stude

This book answers a lot of questions about the Latino culture, experience, past, present and future. Some essays tell stories, while others are plain facts. This book has about 670 pages, yet it is a fast and informative read where you can't put the book down. It is organized by section of topic and gives suggested reading lists at the end of each chapter. A good introductory to Latin American studies, historically, culturally, and sociologically. It gives a lot of information for the price, you will not regret buying this book.

Excellent book, but know in advance that this book is heavily skewed toward legal topics and lawyer authors. While much of the legal writing is dense for lay readers, it is often well worth the effort. The selections authored by Margaret Montoya, Kevin Johnson, editor Richard Delgado, and non-attorney Gloria Anzaldua were the very best of this remarkably well-written anthology.

After reading this well-written letter to all Americans you finish the last page and close the book with a feeling that you have been nourished by the truth. Using his analytical skills learned as a surgeon, Dr. Thompson present 10 important issues in a clear, concise manner surrounding the 43rd President. The information presented in this book provide an excellent foundation for those seeking information on current political issues.

It has been said that this is the most important presidential election ever, and if that is indeed the case, then this book by Dr. Thompson is the most important book to read prior to the election. This book is extremely well written and flows nicely. You will be astounded by the information that you learn about the Bush Presidency, information that you can use to determine your vote.
Please read this book prior to the election...it will be money and time well spent.

I don't know what it is about reading these stories of sexual encounters that really get my juices flowing! After I started reading this book, I couldn't put it down...THEN I couldn't leave my husband alone!! My husband now insists that I get the rest of the Penthouse collection!

This book is surely a page turner, one you won't put down until you have read every page and dog-eared those stories that you like the best!!! Guaranteed to raise your libido and your pulse.
Great for those lonely nights when all your friends have hooked up with a local hottie and you have struck out...live out your fantasies!!!

Interested in tracing the roots of American liberty in words and pictures? Then you will want to read this book. Author E. Ashley Rooney and Mary L. Martin relive the events of April 19, 1775 that " glorious morning for America" when the United States was born. The unique marriage of vintage postcards depicting the events and the colorful text make for a delightful walk through American history.

"Lexington to Concord" is a marvelous book that provides a visual as well as narrative history of the events of April 19, 1775, when Paul Revere rode to Lexington and "the shot heard 'round the world" was fired. What makes this book unique is that every page is illustrated with Amos Doolittle's sketches, period postcards, and current photographs of historical sites.

Continuing in time past the Revolution, the towns of Lexington, Bedford and Concord are illustrated, and many anecdotes and little known facts are included.

Many books provide excellent and readable narratives of the events of 1775, eg., David Hackett Fischer's "Paul Revere's Ride", but as a person who reads a great deal of American history, I highly recommend "Lexington to Concord" for its visual presentations in combination with descriptive narration and comment.

about the previous review, please check your high school geography books, may be it are wrong also, México, isn't in Central America, México's history can't be explained as from the desintegration of "las provincias unidas de centroamerica", nada que ver, no manches guey...los mexicanos no somos centroamericanos ni sudacas....

I used Woodward's essay on the liberal-conservative struggle in post independence Central America in writing a paper on the dissolution of the Central American Federation. It makes a well laid out argument, is well noted, and has a few great quotes in it if your writing a paper.

My 3.5 year-old preschooler loves books about animals, and we are constantly on the lookout for interesting picture books. "The Littlest Llama" by Jane Buxton fit the bill as the main character is a cute little llama on the quest for a playmate. The generally rhyming text makes for a fun reading-aloud experience. The gorgeous full-color illustrations not only bring the llamas' world alive but perfectly capture little one's need for fun and playmates. There is even a little 'surprise' in the plot at the end which will have readers chuckling. Highly recommended!

This is a wonderful book for children who will soon have a new brother or sister or recently occurred. It opens the door for discussion.

OK, I have to issue a full disclosure here; the author is my brother. But that said Scott has written a great little book. We grew up in LA and had always heard stories about how the auto companies ruined public transportation in LA in order to sell more cars. Scott decided to check that story out while he was studying for a PhD in history at UCLA. The result is this book. So if you want to know the truth about how LA came to be the automobile centered city it is, read his book. Cheers!

Why did the urban transportation system in Los Angeles die? This book takes a very multifaceted approach and looks beyond the automobile as its cause. The title is a little misleading. The book covers the downfall of public transpiration in California and how the car impacted life in southern California. There is actually very little urban analysis done here but it covers the public policy of early 1900's very well. You get a sense for how the municipalities and federal government responded in California and see the way in which the auto shaped those policies. The auto was very influential in the downfall of public transportation and I was surprised to see how many auto related interests owned stakes in public transport companies. For those just getting started on urban history this is a good book to start with and he sites the great source on suburbs Crabgrass Frontier (well worth the time to read). Very well written and fun especially if you grew up around LA.

Davis Panama shows us how El Salvador "Civil War" final cost on the Central American people did not buy peace, and how we are in danger of start over again in Latin America. We just need to change now or everybody will lose

Es una obra de contenido historico de gran valor ya que ofrece un balance a la historia, contada por la izquierda, hasta ahora sobre el terror en el continente americano y la disputa de la hegemonia mundial por las grandes potencias.

David Ernesto Panama Sandoval