Caribbean Books

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Los poemas encontrados en este libro ademas de ser facil de entender, y la mayoria representan una historia amorosa no creada, si no vivida por el autor. Tambien relata la nostalgia que muchos sentimos cuando estamos lejos de nuestro pais natal "con la esperanza de algun dia volver a el". Habla del amor por la mujer que muchos hombres lo sienten, pero pocos saben el trato adecuado, por que en el amor "no solo hay dulsura, tambien hay amargura. En el poema, "La Voz del Rio" se puede apreciar el fracaso de una mujer por un hombre perfido que no la supo valorar, pero al final el hombre es el que mas pierde por que cuando se da cuenta de su error ya es muy tarde. Este libro tambien es divertido por que tiene una mezcla de historias, consejor, refranes, adivinanzas que son unidas y asi forman un mejor mensaje de la vida del salvadoreño Lazaro Argueta. Es definitivamente recomendable!

This excellent book, which I recently taught in an upper level undergraduate course, examines Belizean food from the time of Europeans' arrival to the present. It moves beyond the dichotomies of cultural homogenization and hybridity or resistance to show that globalization and localization are part of the same process and this has been true for several centuries. It is without a doubt the best thing I have read on globalization and consumption and I'll be thinking a lot about it as I develop my research on consumer culture in Latin America. I particularly liked the analyses of the symbolism of meat among pirates, respectability and reputation, the style sandwich, and the rise of Belizean cuisine. The idea of "home cooking" conterposed to the fast vs. slow food debate is terrific, and closing the book with the "beans and rice" recipe was a delightful touch. I would strongly recommend it to readers interested in globalization and consumer culture in Latin America as well as food studies.

Book was great man! I loved the book so much, I went out and rented the movie! You have to see it to believe it!

I have read most of this book in a borrowed copy. Am now buying my own. It is a wonderful resource for information (somewhat dated but insightful) about life on Caribbean Islands, for those considering trying it themselves. It covers island differences, culture(s), food, gardening, language, etc.

Set in Trinidad in the earlier half of the nineteenth century, this book brings out many of the joys and ills that are embedded in human nature and in human existence. a young East Indian girl falls in love with the son of her caucasian employers. Innocent in their affections for each other, these two children embark on a journey of new discoveries in nature, and in the process discover the purity that is within themselves. However, these children also soon realize that this purity is blanketed by evil that is beyond their control, when this little girl released from her duties because they are caught displaying their affections. Meeting each other years later, the realization sinks in that their daily lives extend greatly beyond their love for one another. This book not only brings out the harsh realities of class structure, but projects the instruments that keep those harsh conditions intact.

Finally, FINALLY, a critical work on what is by far the least appreciated aspect of Borges's art, his humor. When Borges describes, in one of his most famous stories, "Tlon, Uqbar, Orbis Tertius," the intellectuals of Tlon as considering philosophy and theology to be sub-species of fantastic literature, he's not so subtly offering a key to understanding his own fiction, which is, among other things, a very funny, very irreverant send-up of humankind's quest for meaning. Is there a more sublimely ridiculous exercise than to prove, by internal Scriptural evidence, as Borges does in "Three Versions of Judas," that it was Judas, not Jesus, who was the Messiah? (Admittedly, not everyone will find said operation funny, but that's hardly Borges's fault.) These metaphysical jokes are fairly obvious, even if (inexplicably) overlooked by the vast majority of critics. Prof. De Costa, however, goes a step further in his inquiry by, paradoxically, staying on the surface. He pays close attention to the descriptions of spaces Borges creates, such as the bathrooms in "The Library of Babel," which require the user to do everything (EVERYTHING) standing up, or the railings around the bottomless air shafts in the same Library, which are too low to prevent very many fatal accidents. Such an absurd environment, seemingly designed by a fool (or perhaps a Marx brother), allows for plenty of potential slapstick, even if that slapstick's never realized. Borges's worlds are simultaneously zany and dangerous, or, to use De Costa's terms, funny and serious. Additionally, De Costa provides an excellent, exhaustive overview of Borges's scatological humor. (The gentlemanly Borges did, indeed, enjoy a good poop joke.) As an incidental bonus, "Humor in Borges" happens to provide an insightful study of Borges's affinities with Kafka. If you can't laugh at Borges, you can't understand Borges. This slim book is a major contribution to our appreciation of a major writer.

An up-to-date text on all classes of Atlantic hurricanes, including formation, track, intensity, dissipation, forecasting, and emergency management. There's a lot of information legibly crammed into 488 pages!

I had the pleasure of being one of the first readers of "I Will Fly Again (The Restavek)", and was immediately intrigued by the adventurous story. The story educates the reader of the horrific conditions of child slavery that still exist, and at the same time it's as much a story of courage and inspiration. This book is extraordinary, one that needs to be read.

Just completed exploring many references in planning to develop a business in Africa and maybe the Carribean. IBN's International Guide was the most comprehensive and user friendy reference that I found. It was very organized and specific, including the names and telephone numbers of contacts. The author was excellent in his research and breadth of information. It is very much worth the price.