Category Archives: Caribbean
Trout Fishing in America
Richard Brautigan`s wonderfully zany, hilarious episodic novel set amongst the rural waterways of America. Here`s a journey that begins at the foot of the Benjamin Franklin statue in San Francisco`s Washington Square, wanders through the wonders of America`s rural waterways and ends, inevitably, with mayonnaise. With pure inventiveness and free-wheeling energy, the counterpoint to all
The Book of Night Women
By the Man Booker-winning author Marlon James, this is the powerful story of Lilith, born into slavery on a Jamaican sugar plantation at the end of the eighteenth century. Even at her birth, the Night Women – a clandestine council of fierce slaves plotting an island-wide revolt – recognize a dark force in her that
Cyber Sufis: Virtual Expressions of the American Muslim Experience
The internet has changed every aspect of life in the modern world, providing us with myriad new ways to communicate, work and learn. For a growing number of people it is also transforming the way they practise their religion. In America today, online spaces serve as critical alternatives for tech-savvy Muslims seeking a place to
John Crow`s Devil
The debut novel of the winner of the Man Booker Prize 2015 Jamaica, 1957 On a day beginning with a bad omen – black vultures, known locally as John Crows, crash through the local church windows – a handsome and charismatic stranger drags the village preacher from his pulpit and takes over both church and
Pedro Paramo
Swearing to his dying mother that he`ll find the father he has never met, a certain Pedro Paramo, Juan Preciado sets out across the barren plains of Mexico for Comala, the hallucinatory ghost town his father presided over like a feudal lord. Between the realms of the living and the dead, in fragments of dreams
That`s The Way It Crumbles: The American Conquest of the English Language
Are we tired of hearing that fall is a season, sick of being offered fries and told about the latest movie? Yeah. Have we noticed the sly interpolation of Americanisms into our everyday speech? You betcha. And are we outraged? Hell, yes. But do we do anything? Too much hassle. Until now.In That`s The Way
My Abuelo`s Mexican Feast: A Life and Love of Mexican Food
My Abuelo`s Mexican Feast, the follow-up cookbook to My Abuela`s Table, is an illustrated journey back to Mexico`s past, tracing the life of Daniella Germain`s Abuelo (grandfather) and his love affair with food. Beautifully illustrated throughout with hand drawn watercolour illustrations, this book is both a lovely keepsake and cookbook. From Street Food to traditional
Korea: Where the American Century Began
This lucid book should be compulsory reading for anyone who wonders how the situation on the Korean peninsula has deteriorated to the point it is today. It demonstrates the truth of the axiom that unless you know the history, you cannot see the future. The failed invasion of North Korea by US-led forces in late
The Unquotable Trump
R. Sikoryak is famous for taking classic comics and mashing them with famous literature as he did in Masterpiece Comics or even using comics to visualize the iTunes Terms and Conditions contract. Now in these uncertain times, cartoonist R. Sikoryak draws upon the power of comics and satire to frame President Trump and his controversial
The Coming
A sweeping historical novel of the American West that follows the dramatic life of Daytime Smoke, Nez Perce son of explorer William Clark. The Coming is an epic novel of native-white relations in North America, intimately told through the life of Daytime Smoke–the real-life red-haired son of William Clark and a Nez Perce woman. In
Havana & Cuba Central ITMB
An indexed street plan of the Havana at a scale of 1:12,000 showing the UNESCO site Old Town and the surrounding districts, which also features an indexed overview map of Central Cuba at a scale of 1:420,000. The Havana street plan portrays the cityโ€s road and rail network, as well as petrol stations. Some places
Nabokov in America: On the Road to Lolita
Born to an eminent Russian family, Vladimir Nabokov came to America fleeing the Nazis and remembered his time here as the richest of his life. Indeed, his best work flowed from his response to this storied land. With charm and insight, Robert Roper fills out this period in the writer`s life: his friendship with Edmund
Berlitz Pocket Guide Caribbean Ports of Call
Berlitz Pocket Guide Caribbean Ports of Call is the ultimate handy guide to cruising the Caribbean, combining a concise, authoritative narrative with great colour photography. The Where to Go section covers ports of call in the US, Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean, with plenty of tips on how to get the most out of
Moon Bahamas
Turquoise waters, pristine beaches, world-famous rum, and a culture that welcomes you with a smile: Soak up the sun and fun with Moon Bahamas. Inside you`ll find:*Flexible itineraries, from a Nassau getaway to a week of island-hopping, including day trips to the Out Islands *Strategic advice for travelers looking for family fun, romance, nightlife, water
Moon Mount Rushmore & the Black Hills (Fourth Edition): With the Badlands
Experience the open skies of the Badlands, the rolling prairies of the West, and one of America`s most famous monuments with Moon Mount Rushmore & The Black Hills. Inside you`ll find:Strategic, flexible itineraries tailored for adventure seekers, families, history buffs, road-trippers, and moreRecommendations for outdoor recreation including hiking, climbing, fishing, backpacking, and more, plusessential packing
Moon Best of Yellowstone & Grand Teton (First Edition): Make the Most of One to Three Days in the Parks
Whether you`re stopping for a day hike or spending a long weekend under the stars, escape to the great outdoors with Moon Best of Yellowstone & Grand Teton. Inside you`ll find:* Easy itineraries for one to three days in Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks, from an afternoon sighting of Old Faithful, to a hike
