Bøger om Caribien

Si pour dépasser le statut de science molle et rendre compte du fonctionnement des organisations, des transformations des rapports sociaux, la sociologie a dû proposer des concepts et des méthodes. À d'autres occasions, elle a su montrer l'heuristique de la transgression disciplinaire dans l'analyse des oeuvres et des pratiques humaines. Prenant l'exemple de la sociologie des sciences, il est aisé de constater combien le croisement avec la sémiotique ou sémiologie a permis des avancées probantes dans la modélisation des actes d'énonciation qu'il s'agisse des discours visuels -articles, publicité, textes littéraires- ou de l'analyse des techniques de production de l'imagerie contemporaine. Pour autant, en sociologie des arts et de la culture, le recours à la sémiotique dans l'analyse du signe plastique et du signe iconique reste marginal. L'effectuation de ce croisement nous semble pourtant fécond. C'est pourquoi, dans cet ouvrage nous établissons le lien entre contemporanéité visuelle et sémiologie et nous convions le lecteu.r.trice. à penser le dépassement des frontières disciplinaires à la recherche de l'or caché qu'est le signifié contenu dans la création visuelle produite dans les Caraïbes-Amériques; en d'autres termes faisons parler le signe plastique.

The Definitive Guide to SCUBA Diving and Snorkeling in Barbados"This is what divers want. A mapping style and key information presented in a way that really prepares you for each dive site. I expect this book will be the tool that dive shops give to their new divemasters to learn all of the top dive sites quickly." Ocean Frontiers#1 New Release in Sports & CaribbeanFor Lonely Planet fans comes a unique and essential SCUBA, snorkel, and surf travel guide.A great Caribbean travel book. The ultimate guide for beach and marine activities in Barbados. The detailed descriptions and illustrations of beaches, coral reefs, shipwrecks, and other dive spots are ideal for divers, snorkelers, kitesurfers and windsurfers. Make the most of your time on the island and in the water.Detailed descriptions and map art. With the help of Reef Smart¿s unique 3D-mapping technology, learn all you need to know about the regions' top dive and snorkel sites. These maps provide useful information such as depths, currents, waves, suggested routes, potential hazards, unique structures and species information.Don¿t go diving without it. This indispensable resource will help you plan and execute dives without a hitch. Make sure to pack this guidebook with the rest of your SCUBA gear.This guidebook provides:The best locations for diving, snorkeling and surfing, and how to access themDetailed 3D maps, graphics and information to help you plan your time in and out of the waterSpecies guide to help you identify and understand the marine creatures yoüll encounter in BarbadosAnd much more!A unique and comprehensive SCUBA diving book. Also look for Reef Smart Guides Florida: Palm Beach; Reef Smart Guides Florida: Fort Lauderdale, Pompano Beach and Deerfield Beach; and the best selling Reef Smart Guides Bonaire.

State of Disappearance brings together abstract artistic testimony and witnessing with critical voices to ask deeper questions about extreme violence, the normalization of human vanishing, state and ideological complicity, and memorialization, along with wider concerns about what it means to be human in the twenty-first century.

A magical story of a Guatemalan girl named Juanita, who loved cooking crunchy maize tortillas and counting stars every night.Juanita lived in Santa Catarina Palopó, a pretty little village next to a beautiful lake, surrounded by three huge volcanoes. She loved her pueblo and their people. Women there helped their families by weaving huipiles from silk, wool, and cotton thread while men worked the land. Juanita wanted to be of help, so she always cooked for her family her favorite meal, tortillas. At night, when the sun cleared the way for the moon to shine bright, Juanita would run onto the roof of the house for her nighttime routine: counting stars. The sky was so clear she could almost touch it.But one day, Juanita's mom became very ill, and she couldn't work at her loom. Juanita wanted to help but didn't know how to. It appears the sky had been listening to her all the time and had a big surprise stored for her...La mágica historia de una niña de Guatemala a la que le encantaba cocinar tortitas de maíz y contar estrellas cada noche.Juanita vivía en Santa Catarina Palopó, un pueblito encantador junto a un hermoso lago, rodeado por tres enormes volcanes. Para ella era el mejor lugar del mundo donde vivía la gente más buena. Las mujeres ayudaban a sus familias tejiendo huipiles de seda, lana e hilo de algodón, mientras los hombres trabajaban la tierra. Juanita quería ser de ayuda, y por eso siempre cocinaba para su familia su plato favorito: tortitas de maíz. Por la noche, cuando el sol se marchaba para abrir paso a la luna, Juanita corría escaleras arriba hacia el ático para su rutina nocturna: contar estrellas. El cielo estaba tan despejado que casi podía tocarlo.Pero un día, la mamá de Juanita se puso muy enferma y no podía trabajar en su telar. Juanita quería ayudar pero no sabía cómo. Al parecer, el cielo la había estado escuchando todo el tiempo y tenía una gran sorpresa preparada para ella...

Pablo Jofre's Street by Street (Entre tanta calle), translated from the Spanish by Shook, includes 5 different poetry collections written between 2006 and 2020: Abecedary, You, Alien Status, Dead Skin and Berlin Manila.

"During a hike, a Brazilian immigrant mother and her daughter discuss the meaning of the Portuguese word 'saudade,' an intense longing for something or someone"

"Alfonso and Abuela love to spend Saturday afternoons finding books at the library and reading them together beneath their favorite oak tree. But when their beloved tree is cut down, can Alfonso transform the stump into something magical for their whole community -- their very own neighborhood library? ... Shows us how to turn an unexpected setback into a happy ending: one with a beautiful sky-blue door and shelves filled with books for everyone to enjoy."--

This is a chronology of creative contributions made by Caribbean women. Among the arts covered in this volume are quilting, beadwork, dancing, diaries and memoirs, folk music, landscaping, sculpture, theatrics, etc. Entries are cross-referenced and include further readings drawn from an exhaustive bibliography of sources.

Antigua and Barbuda is a twin island nation located in the Eastern Caribbean. It is a hidden gem of the Caribbean and referred to as the 'Land of 365 Beaches', because of the numerous white and pink sand beaches that surround the islands. The twin island nation also boasts various historical landmarks, some of which date back to the late 1600s. 'All About Antigua and Barbuda' takes visitors through a journey of the unique history and heritage of Antigua and Barbuda. The book digs a little deeper into the historical aspects of some of the sites and attractions such as Betty's Hope sugar plantation, St. John's Cathedral, Nelson's Dockyard and the vibrant Antigua Carnival.In addition, this book is a beautifully photographed collection of places to visit and offers an insightful overview of the history, culture and people of Antigua and Barbuda.

To catch a criminal, he must become oneJonathan Pine, night manager of a luxury Swiss hotel, has a secret. He knows that the guest he awaits, billionaire trader Richard Roper, is 'the worst man in the world.' And he knows why. Pine will do whatever it takes to help the Intelligence services bring Roper down - even if it means going deep undercover into a ruthless, lawless world, up against forces more dangerous than he can imagine.

Diese Studie nimmt den Straftatbestand des Feminizids im lateinamerikanischen Kontext in Romanen von Diego Zúñiga (Chile, 2015), Laura Restrepo (Kolumbien, 2018) und Fernanda Melchor (Mexiko, 2017) in den Blick. Es wird gezeigt, wie die literarischen Texte die systemische und intersektionale Dimension des Feminizids beleuchten. Dabei wird deutlich, dass Feminizid interdisziplinär untersucht werden muss, um die Begrenzungen völker- und strafrechtlicher Normen aufzuzeigen. Feminizid ist nur im Strafrecht lateinamerikanischer Staaten verankert. Dieses Alleinstellungsmerkmal wird von den literarischen Texten aufgegriffen, die in der Studie in ihren Verbindungen zu einschlägigen Rechtstexten analysiert werden. Die Studie versteht Literatur als eigene Erkenntnisform, die eine Korrekturforderung für den gesellschaftlichen und juristischen Umgang mit Feminiziden über Lateinamerika hinaus beinhaltet und dabei insbesondere deren Straflosigkeit markiert. Sie leistet dabei einen Beitrag zur interdisziplinären Feminizidforschung, die gerade im deutschsprachigen Raum noch ganz am Anfang steht.

They call Gabriela Tree Girl. Gabi climbs trees to be within reach of the eagles and watch the sun rise into an empty sky. She is at home among the outstretched branches of the Guatemalan forests. Then one day from the safety of a tree, Gabi witnesses the sights and sounds of an unspeakable massacre. She vows to be Tree Girl no more and joins the hordes of refugees struggling to reach the Mexican border. She has lost her whole family; her entire village has been wiped out. Yet she clings to the hope that she will be reunited with her youngest sister, Alicia. Over dangerous miles and months of hunger and thirst, Gabriela's search for Alicia and for a safe haven becomes a search for self. Having turned her back on her own identity, can she hope to claim a new life? Ages 12+

El poemario infantil Llegó la Navidad, Celebrando a Venezuela, es un recorrido por las fiestas decembrinas de Venezuela. La mesa navideña se engalana con la hallaca, los variados ritmos musicales, las tradiciones que nos reúnen en familia alrededor del árbol y del pesebre con alegría y esperanza. Pequeñas notas nos invitan a conversar con nuestros niños sobre algunas tradiciones populares contemporáneas como el regalo del amigo secreto, comprar los estrenos, salir con una maleta en año nuevo. Es un poemario para compartir en familia y con los amigos, ahora que muchos venezolanos viven fuera de su país. Llegó la Navidad, Celebrando a Venezuela es un libro para atesorar que recibió en Estados Unidos el Premio a Mejor Libro de Poesía infantil y juvenil por el International Latino Book Awards - 2023.

When a hurricane exposes Soleida's family's secret sculpture garden, the Cuban government arrests her artist parents, forcing her to escape alone to Central America where she meets Dariel, a Cuban American boy, and together they work to protect the environment and bring attention to the imprisoned artists in Cuba.

"Winged beings are meant to be free. And so are artists, but the Cuban government has criminalized any art that doesn't meet their approval. Soleida and her parents protest this injustice with their secret sculpture garden of chained birds. Then a hurricane exposes the illegal art, and her parents are arrested. Soleida escapes to Central America alone, joining the thousands of Cuban refugees stranded in Costa Rica while seeking asylum elsewhere. There she meets Dariel, a Cuban American boy whose enigmatic music enchants birds and animals-and Soleida. Together they work to protect the environment and bring attention to the imprisoned artists in Cuba. Soon they discover that love isn't about falling-it's about soaring together to new heights. But wings can be fragile, and Soleida and Dariel come from different worlds. They are fighting for a better future-and the chance to be together"--

The sound of the poet as He tickles the nether regions of your mindPlaces kinda ... intimate (Poet Speaks PassionPoet) Are you a lover of intellectual intercourse? Do you want to be enthusiastically entered with searing stanzas that leave your mind dripping with desire? With SEDUCTION, erotic word artist PassionPoet continues where he left off from his first poetry anthology EROTIC and intends to bring a level of sensual intimacy to your reading time with his second anthology.Starting with fiery pieces to seduce you to mental orgasms in the first section, SEDUCTION & CULMINATION, he will ease you back down to feelings of contentment in the second section, AFTERGLOW.Complete the journey from seduction to afterglow. Are you ready?

This book is a compilation of essays on various aspects of tourism.

This volume celebrates the 10th anniversary of Museo Jumex, Mexico City’s most important contemporary art museum, and its unique collection.Located in the vibrant Polanco neighborhood of Mexico City, Museo Jumex opened its doors to the public in 2013 as a one-of-a-kind museum devoted to the production and discussion of contemporary art.Founded by Eugenio López Alonso, a pioneer in the realm of contemporary art collecting in Mexico, and designed by Sir David Chipperfield, 2023 winner of the Pritzker Architecture award, Museo Jumex has achieved international recognition for its dual mission of bringing works of renowned international artists to Mexico for the first time and elevating the work of today’s Mexican and Latin American artists.This book invites us through a visual journey to revisit the most remarkable exhibitions of the last 10 years and to discover Latin America’s most important art collection, Colección Jumex.This very special publication features important contributions from international renowned artists and curators such as Jeff Koons, Melanie Smith, Jessica Morgan, Humberto Moro, Abraham Cruzvillegas, Patrick Charpenel, María Minera, David Chipperfield, and Massimiliano Gioni.

This volume celebrates the 10th anniversary of Museo Jumex, Mexico City’s most important contemporary art museum, and its unique collection.Located in the vibrant Polanco neighborhood of Mexico City, Museo Jumex opened its doors to the public in 2013 as a one-of-a-kind museum devoted to the production and discussion of contemporary art.Founded by Eugenio López Alonso, a pioneer in the realm of contemporary art collecting in Mexico, and designed by Sir David Chipperfield, 2023 winner of the Pritzker Architecture award, Museo Jumex has achieved international recognition for its dual mission of bringing works of renowned international artists to Mexico for the first time and elevating the work of today’s Mexican and Latin American artists.This book invites us through a visual journey to revisit the most remarkable exhibitions of the last 10 years and to discover Latin America’s most important art collection, Colección Jumex.This very special publication features important contributions from international renowned artists and curators such as Jeff Koons, Melanie Smith, Jessica Morgan, Humberto Moro, Abraham Cruzvillegas, Patrick Charpenel, María Minera, David Chipperfield, and Massimiliano Gioni.

"In 2024, and in a degraded institutional framework, Mexico will have the largest election in its history: it will elect a new president, renew Congress and nine governors will be elected, as well as thousands of municipal presidents and local legislators. That election will be the battlefield between the return to the past that AMLO has promoted - the dinosaur disguised in democratic clothes - and the push towards the future by a society convinced of the usefulness of democratic values and the transformation of structures political, economic and social; a battle whose outcome will determine the future of generations to come. Macario Schettino reminds us that, in times of uncertainty, societies usually choose tradition, the known, the values that, despite their obsolescence, give certainty to a confused society. But a society closed in on itself only serves a model that has previously failed. The disguised dinosaur poses the problem and the solution for Mexico: if we want a true transformation, it must break with the past of official history. It is not impossible: we had managed to make progress in the last quarter of a century. It is about getting back on track in economic and, above all, social issues. The decision is ours. The consequences will be experienced by future generations."--Provided by publisher.

Thanks to the teachings of our parents and grandparents, there are traditions in our families that are kept alive and carried on to new generations. Each tradition transfers values, goals, dreams, customs, and stories about the family group and the community that shares them, creating a collective identity. Anita and Grandma's Dulce de leche is the story of how Grandma Rosa teaches Anita the family's recipe, ensuring the continuity of the tradition as a universal act of love between the past and the future. En nuestras familias existen tradiciones que, gracias a la enseñanza por parte de nuestros abuelos y padres, logran mantenerse vivas y se transmiten a las nuevas generaciones. En cada tradición se trasfieren valores, metas, sueños, costumbres e historias del grupo familiar y de la comunidad que las comparte creando una identidad colectiva. Anita y el dulce de leche de la abuela es la historia de cómo la abuela Rosa le enseña a Anita la receta de la familia, logrando que se conserve la tradición como un acto de amor universal entre el pasado y el futuro.

After committing an irreparable crime, the narrator of The Emperor waits in his bedroom for the police to arrest him. His past reverberates inside of him like a drum: his youth spent in captivity as a zonbi, under the control of a charlatan Vodou leader, and many an alienating dawn delivering the daily newspaper through the cutthroat neighborhoods of Port-au-Prince, Haiti. He now has blood on his hands because of the woman on the bus--the only woman he had ever loved.

A young English girl experiences the joys and challenges of a unique adolescence, against the backdrop of an island people intent on taking up an independent role in the world.

This book unveils the vibrant and thriving world of Peruvian metal. It brings together a collection of Peruvian scholars, providing a long-overdue spotlight on a musical realm often overlooked in the international conversation.

"A hybrid book-length poem in which the protagonist grapples with a great loss. In this hybrid of lyric poetry and essay, Consuelo Wise utilizes repetition, fragmentation, and syntax to construct a form that repeatedly falls apart. Breaks in lines and fragmented stanzas are followed by accumulative rushes, slashes, brackets, and words pushed together. Throughout this book-length poem, Wise composes a meditation and an investigation into loss and identity. Moving between sound and image, aggression and subtlety, b o y pries open memories that resist understanding but also refuse to be forgotten. Wise peels back layers of mourning, considering how it can be experienced as a personal, inherited, environmental, social, and historical phenomenon. Throughout, the protagonist in b o y reenvisions ways to process a great loss, listening closely and searching for words while "the earth is shaking and the silence is pressing down." "--

Natural resource extraction and primary commodity export remain persistent features of the Latin American economy. This book investigates the power of labor in extractive sectors starting in the 1980s. It shows how labor shapes national export sectors, economies, politics, and societies more broadly, and resists extractivism through organizing.

An in-depth analysis of literary and cultural productions from Haiti and the Dominican Republic and their diasporasSpirals in the Caribbean responds to key questions elicited by the human rights crisis accelerated in 2013 by the Dominican Constitutional Court's Ruling 168-13, which denationalized hundreds of thousands of Dominicans of Haitian descent. Spirals details how a paradigm of permanent conflict between the two nations has its roots in reactions to the Haitian Revolution-a conflict between slavers and freedom-seekers-contests over which have been transmitted over generations, repeating with a difference. Anti-Haitian nationalist rhetoric hides this long trajectory. Through the framework of the Spiral, a concept at the core of a Haitian literary aesthetic developed in the 1960s called Spiralism, Sophie Maríñez explores representations of colonial, imperial, and national-era violence. She takes as evidence legislation, private and official letters, oral traditions, collective memories, Afro-indigenous spiritual and musical practices, and works of fiction, plays, and poetry produced across the island and its diasporas from 1791 to 2002.With its emphases on folk tales, responses to the 1937 genocide, the Constitution of the Dominican Republic, Afro-indigenous collective memories, and lesser-known literary works on the genocide of indigenous populations in the Caribbean, Spirals in the Caribbean will attract students, scholars, and general readers alike.

"This book focuses on reggae/dancehall culture and West Indian historic and contemporary migration to Costa Rica and Brooklyn. It centers an analysis of migration, diaspora, queerness, Blackness, affect, and Caribbean cultural subjectivity using reggae/dancehall culture as an ethnographic lens. The author unveils underexplored forms of resistance, negotiations of gender and sexuality, and creation of informal cultural institutions with transnational ties"--