Author: Unique Journal
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781537019024
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 154
Book Description
Blank 150 page lined journal for your thoughts, ideas, and inspiration.
An Old Street in San Juan, for the Love of Puerto Rico
Author: Unique Journal
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781537019024
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 154
Book Description
Blank 150 page lined journal for your thoughts, ideas, and inspiration.
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781537019024
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 154
Book Description
Blank 150 page lined journal for your thoughts, ideas, and inspiration.
From Veronica With Love
Author: Veronica Bennett-Butcher
Publisher: Trafford Publishing
ISBN: 1412238854
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 450
Book Description
An absorbing memoir of convent life, dodging bombs in London in WWII, adventures in the Women's Auxiliary Air Force, emigration to Canada, then the US, and subsequent retirement in Canada.
Publisher: Trafford Publishing
ISBN: 1412238854
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 450
Book Description
An absorbing memoir of convent life, dodging bombs in London in WWII, adventures in the Women's Auxiliary Air Force, emigration to Canada, then the US, and subsequent retirement in Canada.
Designs of William Morris
Author: Editors of Phaidon Press
Publisher: Phaidon Press
ISBN: 9780714834658
Category : Design
Languages : en
Pages : 160
Book Description
A miniature edition of William Morris designs.
Publisher: Phaidon Press
ISBN: 9780714834658
Category : Design
Languages : en
Pages : 160
Book Description
A miniature edition of William Morris designs.
The Rum Diary
Author: Hunter S. Thompson
Publisher: A&C Black
ISBN: 1408814676
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 226
Book Description
The sultry classic of a journalist's sordid life in Puerto Rico, now a major motion picture starring Johnny Depp
Publisher: A&C Black
ISBN: 1408814676
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 226
Book Description
The sultry classic of a journalist's sordid life in Puerto Rico, now a major motion picture starring Johnny Depp
San Juan Noir (Akashic Noir)
Author: Mayra Santos-Febres
Publisher: Akashic Books
ISBN: 1617755060
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 185
Book Description
Puerto Rico's capital city enters the Noir Series arena, meticulously edited by one of San Juan's best-known authors. “A welcomed addition to the publisher’s popular noir series, San Juan Noir has the distinction of being issued in two editions, English and Spanish, to more accurately reflect the Caribbean island’s bilingual culture. Editor Santos-Febres gathers a varied collection of stories she expects will ‘reveal a side of Puerto Rico otherwise obscured by the tourist trade and preconception.’” —NBC News Latino Akashic Books continues its groundbreaking series of original noir anthologies, launched in 2004 with Brooklyn Noir. Each story is set in a distinct neighborhood or location within the city of the book. Brand-new stories by: Wilfredo J. Burgos Matos, Ernesto Quiñonez, Mayra Santos-Febres, José Rabelo, Luis Negrón, Yolanda Arroyo Pizarro, Ana María Fuster Lavín, Janette Becerra, Manolo Núñez Negrón, Tere Dávila, Edmaris Carazo, Alejandro Álvarez Nieves, Charlie Vázquez, and Manuel A. Meléndez. Translated by Will Vanderhyden.
Publisher: Akashic Books
ISBN: 1617755060
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 185
Book Description
Puerto Rico's capital city enters the Noir Series arena, meticulously edited by one of San Juan's best-known authors. “A welcomed addition to the publisher’s popular noir series, San Juan Noir has the distinction of being issued in two editions, English and Spanish, to more accurately reflect the Caribbean island’s bilingual culture. Editor Santos-Febres gathers a varied collection of stories she expects will ‘reveal a side of Puerto Rico otherwise obscured by the tourist trade and preconception.’” —NBC News Latino Akashic Books continues its groundbreaking series of original noir anthologies, launched in 2004 with Brooklyn Noir. Each story is set in a distinct neighborhood or location within the city of the book. Brand-new stories by: Wilfredo J. Burgos Matos, Ernesto Quiñonez, Mayra Santos-Febres, José Rabelo, Luis Negrón, Yolanda Arroyo Pizarro, Ana María Fuster Lavín, Janette Becerra, Manolo Núñez Negrón, Tere Dávila, Edmaris Carazo, Alejandro Álvarez Nieves, Charlie Vázquez, and Manuel A. Meléndez. Translated by Will Vanderhyden.
Across the Bay
Author: Carlos Aponte
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1524791253
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
RECIPIENT OF THE PURA BELPRÉ ILLUSTRATOR HONOR Author-illustrator Carlos Aponte takes readers on a journey to the heart of Puerto Rico in this enchanting picture book set in Old San Juan. "A lively and honest story about filling voids and exploring what defines a family--as well as a love letter to a childhood home."--Horn Book Carlitos lives in a happy home with his mother, his abuela, and Coco the cat. Life in his hometown is cozy as can be, but the call of the capital city pulls Carlitos across the bay in search of his father. Jolly piragüeros, mischievous cats, and costumed musicians color this tale of love, family, and the true meaning of home.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1524791253
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
RECIPIENT OF THE PURA BELPRÉ ILLUSTRATOR HONOR Author-illustrator Carlos Aponte takes readers on a journey to the heart of Puerto Rico in this enchanting picture book set in Old San Juan. "A lively and honest story about filling voids and exploring what defines a family--as well as a love letter to a childhood home."--Horn Book Carlitos lives in a happy home with his mother, his abuela, and Coco the cat. Life in his hometown is cozy as can be, but the call of the capital city pulls Carlitos across the bay in search of his father. Jolly piragüeros, mischievous cats, and costumed musicians color this tale of love, family, and the true meaning of home.
Golden Tales
Author:
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
ISBN: 9780439243988
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 84
Book Description
Twelve classic tales from Latin America - before and after the days of Columbus.
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
ISBN: 9780439243988
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 84
Book Description
Twelve classic tales from Latin America - before and after the days of Columbus.
Explorer's Guides San Juan Vieques and Culebra 2nd Edition
Author: Zain Deane
Publisher: The Countryman Press
ISBN: 1581571356
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 242
Book Description
A travel guide to San Juan, Vieques, and Culebra that provides information on the region's history, lodging, dining, culture, recreation, shopping, transportation, outdoor activities, and more.
Publisher: The Countryman Press
ISBN: 1581571356
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 242
Book Description
A travel guide to San Juan, Vieques, and Culebra that provides information on the region's history, lodging, dining, culture, recreation, shopping, transportation, outdoor activities, and more.
The Rise and Fall of the Great Barbate
Author: David Rodriguez
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 1467853151
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 269
Book Description
Starting with the sinister rumblings of World War II in 1939 up to the jubilant celebration of its end in 1945 and the bitter aftermath, this sweeping saga recounts the experiences of Pawel, a Polish Jew from Krakow. Pawel and his family are the early victims of the ravages of war. He narrowly escapes the concentration camps to become a member of the French Resistance, before being rescued by the British and enlisted in the Royal Air Force. As the war escalates, Pawel and his fellow pilots engage in dangerous rescue missions and air combat across North Africa, Asia, the Mediterranean, Australia, and Europe, in a series of historic encounters that culminate in the Battle of Berlin. Against the background of death and destruction, Pawel fathers two children. His former Austrian fianc, Ada Eissmann, has spurned their love to return to her Nazi heritage, and has disowned their relationship and his paternity of the child she carries. After finding love again with Janelle and fathering her child, he is separated from her when they have to flee to safety to escape the Nazi death squads. Finding his love and his two children becomes a personal mission for him, representing hope and the chance for happiness after years of conflict, danger, deprivation and loss.
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 1467853151
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 269
Book Description
Starting with the sinister rumblings of World War II in 1939 up to the jubilant celebration of its end in 1945 and the bitter aftermath, this sweeping saga recounts the experiences of Pawel, a Polish Jew from Krakow. Pawel and his family are the early victims of the ravages of war. He narrowly escapes the concentration camps to become a member of the French Resistance, before being rescued by the British and enlisted in the Royal Air Force. As the war escalates, Pawel and his fellow pilots engage in dangerous rescue missions and air combat across North Africa, Asia, the Mediterranean, Australia, and Europe, in a series of historic encounters that culminate in the Battle of Berlin. Against the background of death and destruction, Pawel fathers two children. His former Austrian fianc, Ada Eissmann, has spurned their love to return to her Nazi heritage, and has disowned their relationship and his paternity of the child she carries. After finding love again with Janelle and fathering her child, he is separated from her when they have to flee to safety to escape the Nazi death squads. Finding his love and his two children becomes a personal mission for him, representing hope and the chance for happiness after years of conflict, danger, deprivation and loss.
The Eco Chick Guide to Life
Author: Starre Vartan
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 9780312378943
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 276
Book Description
Offering young women in their 20s and 30s practical tips for lowering their impact on the Earth, this timely guide provides hundreds of ideas on how to be ecologically smart and still be stylish and trendsetting.
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 9780312378943
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 276
Book Description
Offering young women in their 20s and 30s practical tips for lowering their impact on the Earth, this timely guide provides hundreds of ideas on how to be ecologically smart and still be stylish and trendsetting.