Caribbean Books

We came across this book at the local library and loved it because it incorporated some Spanish words within the stories! My daughter looks for it everytime we go to the library! She loves it and loves to practice filling in the Spanish word when we read the story together... she is only 3 right now! I highly recommend this book for some great short stories with an introduction to bilingualism!

These three simple stories are beautifully written glimpses into the day to day life of a little Mexican girl named Rosa. Magical things happen in her world and the paintings that accompany the text bring that magic to life and give it texture. Oh sure, the book teaches about responsibility and sharing, the importance of helping others and telling the truth, but it doesn't preach. It is a lovely book that my 3 year old never tires of. As a bonus, there are about 20 simple spanish words to enhance the experience. A first-rate keeper and a first-rate gift!

there are not enough words for this book. enticing and mesmerizing, Neruda remains to me one of the greatest lovers of life. An acute observer of surroundings, a revolutionary, a lover, a man of the world and of the senses. this book is a whirlwind of poetical autobiographical moments and what a wonder it is. recommended to be read quietly and in an atmosphere undisturbed.

a masterpiece.

I just purchased this book of poetry. Wonderful stuff! Exquisite translation. Why is it no longer available? I keep this in the same place as my collection of Elliot poems. But these are warmer, deeply personal reflections of a life. It is like walking through a man's memories while he tells you what each one meant to him.

I just got this book, and I have to say that the photos are wonderful. The photographer did a great job!

I just purchased this book and I love it! The images on each page are captivating and magical. Lois Ingledew has captured the essence of Jamaica with obvious love. I highly recommend this book.

A really great Jamaican recipes collection. There are over 500 recipes in this book and I started cooking the minute I got it, some new Jerk Recipes and even how to prepare Jerk Pork in your oven. I had to have it in my kitchen.

Jamaican recipes are really made easy in this book, with Jerk recipes and over 400 authentic Jamaican recipe dishes this is the only Jamaican cookbook you will ever need. Ever heard of Ackee Cake or Naseberry Pancakes, well if you have not this is the cookbook for you. Along with these never before seen recipes are the traditional, oxtail, rice and peas, ackees and saltfish and a host of others. This is a must have cookbook for every chef, cooking enthusiast and home maker looking to spice up their menu.

I can really only comment on two poems in this book because my Spanish is not very good. The two poems I speak of are I and II of "Two Enlgish Poems" and they are two of my favorite poems. They read almost like wedding vows only they are those of a dark poet to an unknown (probably not a single person.) If you can check this book out of a library, then do by all means and run on your way. Better yet, wait for a Borges fall night and stroll under the wet moonlight. Just don't miss it.

Jorge Luis Borges build up himself a Literary Man, he readed all books that worth to be readen, but Borges did not build up a Poet, his destiny was to become a poet, and he honour this destiny, Obra Poetica is a Boook of books -in the same way that El Cantar de los Cantares, really means-, and Borges Th Poet of poets. Obra Poetica holds the treasure of magic, of sadness,and often the gold of joy, this book teach what a Poet should be (verbigratia what a Man should be). A reader must deserve the privilege of piering into this book. (Spanish version) Jorge Luis Borges se erigió a si mismo como un hombre de letras, leyó asi mismo todos los libros que merecen ser leidos; pero lo que Borges no hizo fue erigirse poeta; su destino fue, ser un poeta y Borges honró ese destino. Obra Poética es el Libro de libros -a la manera del Cantar de los Cantares- y Borges el Poeta de poetas. Obra Poética encierra el tesoro de la magia, el tesoro de la tristeza y a menudo el oro de la dicha, este libro enseña lo que un poeta debe ser (verbigracia lo que un Hombre debe ser): El lector debe merecer el privilegio de asomarse a este libro.

I'm a big fan of children's picture books, and I am definitely adding this one to my collection. The illustrations are wonderful - they really convey a feeling of the tropics with their vibrant colors and bold shapes. My 4 year old son loves this one too!

I'm the illustrator of this book and would like to share the following reviews:

Children's Literature - Sylvia Firth
The folk tale of making soup from stones or "nothing" is found in many cultures. This version, set in the Caribbean, is vibrant, funny and clever. Poor Granny is very hungry but has no food or money. When fishing proves unsuccessful, she decides to use a shell as the basis for a pot of soup. At the outdoor market, Granny ingeniously manages to get everyone to contribute something to the soup by convincing them that her shell has magical powers. After the addition of the last ingredient, fungee, the crowd gleefully enjoys the free soup and gives a resounding cheer for Granny and her wonderful kallaloo. The strong, lively illustrations have the feel of the Caribbean and are a first-class addition to the story. As an added bonus, instructions for making kallaloo, either for a crowd or just two, are included on the last page. 2005, Marshall Cavendish, Ages 4 to 8.

School Library Journal
PreS-Gr 3-"`Lunchtime,' said Granny, `and me belly bawling.' But her cupboard was bare." So begins this West Indian version of the ever-popular "Stone Soup." In lilting language, Granny and her hungry stomach have a conversation about what they are going to do as she sits fishing, but not catching anything. Then she comes upon a shell and decides to make soup with it. She runs to the Market Square crying, `"I find it!'" Of course, everyone is curious, especially when she declares that the shell can make soup, and if someone brings her a pot of water, she'll prove it. As the people gather, they each contribute an ingredient until a big pot of savory kallaloo, a Caribbean gumbo, is ready to be shared by all. This humorous tale can be enjoyed alone, but is well suited to reading aloud. Greenseid's bright and vibrant acrylic illustrations are a perfect interpretation of the text and bring the setting to life. A well-written, engaging, and gentle story about sharing and the power of working together to achieve a goal.

Ok.. I am a travel book freak. This is the best travel guide around. I have about seven of them Barcelona,Rome,Naples,New York, Venice etc... Everything about this guide is great. Visually great ...Small fits in
your pocket or small purse Great maps.. hard to get lost even in Venice. Great recommends ,hotels, food and.. I am a shopper.. Absolutely great & unusual shops ..None of the bad tourist gear only the styling gear.. .I had five guides to Rome over two trips to Rome this is the one we used every day...Do not go anywhere without this guide if there is one available for the destination Im will be traveling to....

I had checked out a book from the local library and liked it so much I came on amazon to buy that book, Fodor's Rome's 25 Best, 6th Edition (25 Best). Amazon then recommended this book to me and after looking it over decided to give it a try.

My wife and I went on a 12 day cruise of the Med and ended that we 3 days in Rome right before Thanksgiving 2006 (Nov. 2006). This book more than paid for itself with all of the helpful reviews in it and suggestions. But the topper for me was the quality and size of the maps. We looked enough like tourists in the city, but this little book and it's fold out maps helped us look a little less so. They were more than details enough, and having suggestions on them we found a wonderful place to eat one night, it was great.

If you want something that is small and compact, yet still provides great details in terms of maps of a city this is the book for you. And there is no huge map to fold and unfold as you walk around a city. This book breaks the city in to sections and based on where you are you have only a small map to easily unfold and use.

I highly recommend this book.

El autor nos ofrece una vision distinta de la trajedia Cubana Este libro usando la satira denuncia los abusos y atropellos que diarimente enfrenta el pueblo Cubano. Esta obra expone elocuentemente los sentimientos mas intimos del autor. En fin creo que quien quiera conocer la triste realidad del regimen Castrista,este es un excelente libro para hacerlo.

El libro narra de manera amena, sencilla, y desde una perspectiva irónica, el mecanismo de funcionamiento y el comportamiento histórico del gobierno comunista cubano. Con humor criollo y el lenguage típico del cubano de la presente generación, el autor narra lo que la gente sabe y no se ha dicho ni publicado en relación con la actitud de Fidel Castro ante las disímiles circumstancias históricas a las que se ha enfrentado durante sus 40 años de dictadura en Cuba, como la crisis de los misiles y la invasión de Granada. Lo recomiendo a todo cubano preocupado por el futuro de Cuba, y a todo Latinoamericano que esté confundido ahora o en el futuro con respecto a algún gobierno de su propio país que se parezca o quiera imitar el modelo de Castro, como lo ha hecho el Presidente Chavez en Venezuela.

Este es un discurso presentado por Fidel Castro en el 4 de febrero de 1962, en un mitin masivo en La Habana convocado para protestar la exclusión de Cuba de la Organización de Estados Americanos, la cual dominada por el gobierno estadounidense. El tema principal del discurso es el papel principal de Cuba en la revolución de los trabajadores y de los campesinos que viven en los países de América latina.

Castro comienza por señalar el papel del imperialismo estadounidense, que conquistó Cuba en la guerra Español-Americana e impuso su autoridad sobre Cuba. El control político sobre Cuba fue codificado en la enmienda de Platt, pasada por el Congreso de Estados Unidos en 1903, la cual incluyó el establecimiento de una base militar yanqui en Cuba (en Guantánamo).

Castro explica la verdad sobre la relación entre el imperialismo norteamericano y América latina, incluyendo Cuba. Esta realidad se pone muy simplemente: "del descubrimiento de América, que lanzó a los conquistadores europeos a través de los mares para ocupar y explotar las tierras y a los habitantes de otros países, el motivo fundamental para su conducta era el deseo por la riqueza." A continuación presenta un breve resumen de cómo el capitalismo desarrolló y de cómo la siguiente historia del mundo llegó a ser determinada por la creciente dominación de las naciones avanzadas capitalistas sobre el mundo subdesarrollado. El imperialismo significa control sobre los recursos naturales y humanos del mundo para maximizar la riqueza de los monopolios basados en los países capitalistas más poderosos y más avanzados.

¿Cuál es la respuesta a esta situación? La revolución. Otros países latinoamericanos seguirán la trayectoria cubano. Castro explica la razón por la cual los imperialistas odian Cuba: "lo que se explica es el miedo. No miedo de la revolución cubano sino miedo de la revolución latinoamericana . . . miedo que la gente pillada del continente agarre las armas de sus opresores y, como Cuba, se declare gente libre de América."

Castro explica la historia de Cuba y de sus revoluciones contra el imperialismo yanqui, entonces vuelve a su tema original: la revolución en América latina. Afirma que la revolución ya está en marcha: "ahora esta masa anónima, la América del color, sombría, taciturna América, que a través del continente canta con la misma tristeza y desilusión, ahora esta masa está comenzando a entrar decisivamente en su propia historia, está empezando a escribirla con su propia sangre, está comenzando a sufrir y a morir por ella."

Este folleto de 48 páginas también contiene la Primera Declaración de La Habana, otro discurso de Fidel Castro, de septiembre de 1960.

Two manifestos of the Cuban people to the oppressed and exploited throughout the Americas. The first declaration, proclaimed September 1960, calls for "the right of the peasants to the land; the right of the workers to the fruit of their labor; and the right of nations to nationalize the imperialist monopolies." The second declaration, February 1962, calls for continent-wide revolutionary struggle. "What does the Cuban revolution teach?" it asks. "That revolution is possible."
Some day this small book will be known like the declaration of Independence of the American Revolution, like the French Revolution's Declaration of the Rights of man. Some day this little book will not only be known as a manifesto of the revolutionary struggles of Latin American in the 1960s, but as demonstrating the lines of march and order of battle for liberation of Latin America in the 21 Century. Capitalism and imperialism cannot liberate Latin America from poverty, underdevelopment, and domination by Washington and its European and Japanese competitors. If anything, this is more obvious today with the total collapse of the Argentina's economy, the crowing delight of Washington-inspired neoliberalism, with the growing crisis in country like Mexico and Brazil, indeed with the near depression conditions and war inspired cut backs in the USA. This proclamation that the road to liberation lies in socialism, and the salvation for Cuba lies in internationalizing its struggle through the continent and the wor
It is truer today than in 1962 when it was written

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tengo la suerte de tener la primera edición de este libro, que es un solo tomo y no dos como la edicion actual. los maravillosos relatos de cortazar (quien los leyó, sabe) combinados con imagenes elegidas por él, hacen de este libro un placer para los sentidos. recomiendo la maquina para leer rayuela. (la nueva edición es un poco chica, teniendo en cuenta que el original era del tamaño de un disco de 10 pulgadas(.

En esta obra, Cortazar reveee parte de su obra y crea nuevos cuentos sobre temas que toco durante en otras obras suyas. En este libro intenta dar un punto de vista mas profundo a obras que se han vuelto clasicos y hacer una autocritica o una aclaracion que pudo haber sido mal interpretada. Sobresalen (a mi parecer) en este libro "Un julio habla de otro" y "Louis enormismo cronopio." Una novela destacable de Cortazar es "Rayuela" y los libros de cuentos "Bestiario" y "Historias de cronopios y Famas."