Agua Santa Holy Water

Author : Pat Mora
Publisher : Beacon Press (MA)
ISBN 13 : 9780807068298
Total Pages : 152 pages
Book Rating : 4.92/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Agua Santa written by Pat Mora and published by Beacon Press (MA). This book was released on 1997-05 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From a tribute to Frida Kahlo to advice from an Aztec goddess, award-winning Chicana poet Pat Mora explores the intimate and sacred spaces of the borderlands. "Ms. Mora's poems are poudly bilingual, an eloquent answer to purists who refuse to see language as something that lives and changes".

Author : Pat Mora
Publisher : University of Arizona Press
ISBN 13 : 9780816526635
Total Pages : 148 pages
Book Rating : 4.3X/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Agua Santa/Holy Water written by Pat Mora and published by University of Arizona Press. This book was released on 2007-09-01 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Poems deal with Mexican American culture, mythology, and history, and evoke the author's impressions of the Texas landscape.

Author : Domino Renee Perez
Publisher : University of Texas Press
ISBN 13 : 029271811X
Total Pages : 303 pages
Book Rating : 4.11/5 ( download)

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Download or read book There Was a Woman written by Domino Renee Perez and published by University of Texas Press. This book was released on 2008-07-01 with total page 303 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "How is it that there are so many lloronas?" A haunting figure of Mexican oral and literary traditions, La Llorona permeates the consciousness of her folk community. From a ghost who haunts the riverbank to a murderous mother condemned to wander the earth after killing her own children in an act of revenge or grief, the Weeping Woman has evolved within Chican@ imaginations across centuries, yet no truly comprehensive examination of her impact existed until now. Tracing La Llorona from ancient oral tradition to her appearance in contemporary material culture, There Was a Woman delves into the intriguing transformations of this provocative icon. From La Llorona's roots in legend to the revisions of her story and her exaltation as a symbol of resistance, Domino Renee Perez illuminates her many permutations as seductress, hag, demon, or pitiful woman. Perez draws on more than two hundred artifacts to provide vivid representations of the ways in which these perceived identities are woven from abstract notions—such as morality or nationalism—and from concrete, often misunderstood concepts from advertising to television and literature. The result is a rich and intricate survey of a powerful figure who continues to be reconfigured.

Author : Ben Westwood
Publisher : Moon Travel
ISBN 13 : 1612388620
Total Pages : 1159 pages
Book Rating : 4.25/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Moon Ecuador & the Galápagos Islands written by Ben Westwood and published by Moon Travel. This book was released on 2015-03-03 with total page 1159 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This full-color guide to Ecuador and the Galápagos Islands includes vibrant photos and easy-to-use maps to help with trip planning. Seasoned traveler and journalist Ben Westwood leads adventurers to off-the-beaten-path experiences in Ecuador, from riding a train up the steep switchbacks of the famous Nariz del Diablo (Devil's Nose) to diving off of the Galápagos Islands, where the waters are abundant with ocean life. Complete with information on exploring the colonial architecture of Quito's Old Town, enjoying the lively waterfront of the Malecón 2000 in Guayaquil, and climbing volcanoes in Sangay National Park, Moon Ecuador & the Galápagos Islands gives travelers the tools they need to create a more personal and memorable experience. Moon Handbooks give you the tools to make your own choices. Can't-miss sights, activities, restaurants, and accommodations, marked with M Suggestions on how to plan a trip that's perfect for you, including: "The Best of Ecuador" "Galápagos Expedition" "Adrenaline Rush" "Wildlife Wonders" "Sun and Surf: Ecuador's Best Beaches" "Indigenous Past and Present" 37 detailed and easy-to-use maps The firsthand experience and unique perspective of author Ben Westwood

Author : Bethany Pitts
Publisher : Moon Travel
ISBN 13 : 1631217186
Total Pages : 804 pages
Book Rating : 4.80/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Moon Ecuador & the Galápagos Islands written by Bethany Pitts and published by Moon Travel. This book was released on 2019-11-05 with total page 804 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Canoe through the Amazon, explore the bustling capital of Quito, snorkel in the Galápagos, or kick back on the coast: Embark on an unforgettable adventure with Moon Ecuador & the Galápagos Islands. Inside you'll find: Flexible itineraries for spending time in the Sierras, the Amazon, the coast, Quito, and the Galápagos Islands Strategic advice for ethical travelers, adventure lovers, budget travelers, history and culture buffs, wellness seekers, and more Must-see highlights and unique experiences: Hike through the Amazon rainforest, paddle across lily-covered lagoons, and spot camian, tapir, or pink river dolphins. Dive with hammerhead sharks in the Galápagos, cycle the epic waterfall route in Baños, and watch the sun rise over the peaks where the Amazon meets the Andes. Wander cobbled colonial streets and gaze up at snow-capped volcanoes rising from wildflower-strewn grasslands. Take a surfing lesson in Montañita, and relax on the beach with a mojito in hand How to ethically experience Ecuador like an insider, support local and sustainable businesses, and respectfully engage with the indigenous communities, including those with shamanic traditions Expert insight from local author Bethany Pitts on where to eat, how to get around, where to stay, and how to avoid crowds Full-color photos and detailed maps throughout Reliable background on the landscape, climate, wildlife, and history, as well as health and safety advice, environmental issues, and common customs and etiquette Handy tools including a Spanish phrasebook, volunteer opportunities, packing suggestions, and travel tips for families with kids, seniors, travelers with disabilities, and LGBTQ travelers With Moon Ecuador & the Galápagos Islands' practical tips and local know-how, you can plan your trip your way. Exploring more of South America? Check out Moon Chile or Moon Colombia.

Author : Katharina Jeanne Schreiber
Publisher : Lexington Books
ISBN 13 : 9780739106419
Total Pages : 202 pages
Book Rating : 4.14/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Irrigation and Society in the Peruvian Desert written by Katharina Jeanne Schreiber and published by Lexington Books. This book was released on 2003 with total page 202 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Irrigation and Society: The Puquios of Nasca looks at the legendary puquios of Nasca, the underground aqueduct system built by Incans which is arguably responsible for this desert region's strange abundance of water. Authors Katharina Schreiber and Josuz Lancho explore the puqios, their probable means of construction and their function in ancient society to address the larger issue of the role of large scale irrigation in the emergence of soci-political complexity.

Author : Theresa Delgadillo
Publisher : Duke University Press
ISBN 13 : 0822350467
Total Pages : 294 pages
Book Rating : 4.60/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Spiritual Mestizaje written by Theresa Delgadillo and published by Duke University Press. This book was released on 2011-08-08 with total page 294 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Demonstrates the centrality of Gloria Anzald&úas concept of spiritual mestizaje to the queer feminist Chicana theorists life and thought, and its utility as a framework for interpreting contemporary Chicana narratives.

Author : Hal Marcovitz
Publisher : Infobase Learning
ISBN 13 : 143814766X
Total Pages : 141 pages
Book Rating : 4.66/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Pat Mora written by Hal Marcovitz and published by Infobase Learning. This book was released on 2013-11 with total page 141 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As a young girl growing up in El Paso, Texas, Pat Mora felt as though she belonged to two worlds.

Author : Bron Taylor
Publisher : A&C Black
ISBN 13 : 1843711389
Total Pages : 1927 pages
Book Rating : 4.84/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Encyclopedia of Religion and Nature written by Bron Taylor and published by A&C Black. This book was released on 2005-01-01 with total page 1927 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: No Marketing Blurb

Author : Virgil Suàrez
Publisher : Arte Publico Press
ISBN 13 : 9781611921847
Total Pages : 148 pages
Book Rating : 4.48/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Infinite Refuge written by Virgil Suàrez and published by Arte Publico Press. This book was released on 2002-09-30 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ñSo much left behind. Our house. Our family. Our lives together,î Virgil Suàrez writes in his memoir of life as a Cuban refugee. Beginning with the saga of the balseros that unfolds before SuàrezÍs eyes, when, at his motherÍs insistence, he turns on the TV and witnesses a confrontation between the Coast Guard and the Cuban rafters, Suàrez draws his memories of his family and friendsÍ leaving Cuba and ties these through verse and prose to his experience of exile. Rather than decry the politics of persecution under a dictatorship or celebrate the freedoms enjoyed in the United States, Suàrez instead brings to life his memories on the page. Suàrez writes, ñThose old ghosts of places we knew, lived in moments we survived, those are the things IÍm afraid of.î But those old ghosts populate his stories: the shadows of his extended family standing on the other side of the glass at the departure gate in the airport, the next-door neighbor of his childhood with whom he plays firing squad, his motherÍs last wish to return to Cuba, and his promise to his father not to return until a change comes to Cuba. SuàrezÍs poignant tales of family disintegration, culture shock and separation are only matched by his examples of people struggling for the strength to live their modest lives and to preserve their memories in the face of the challenges of the new society around them. He sees in the raft people, in the dissidents, in the newly-minted American citizens? the same creative will that launched his own career as a writer.