Bøger om Caribien

"Written by a French political refugee from the Revolution of 1848 for an American audience, Escapes from Cayennetraces the details of Leon Chautard's many imprisonments and attempts at escape. Initially imprisoned in France (Le Havre, Brest, and Belle Ille), Chautard was then sent to Algeria and, eventually, to the penal colony of Cayenne. He was assigned the number 170 upon his arrival in French Guyane in September 1852 and escaped five years later. The bulk of the narrative details his escape from Cayenne along with two of his fellow prisoners. It also illuminates their encounters with various colonial officials, free and enslaved Africans, Indigenous peoples, and English, Italian, Dutch, Portuguese, and American colonists. The narrative also serves as a brief explanation of what "socialism" meant to the folks he encountered. Roy's critical edition of Escapes not only includes an annotated version of Chautard's narrative, but also a substantial introduction that discusses the French Revolution of 1848; republicanism and socialism; forced exile to Algeria and Cayenne; French republican exiles who ended up in the United States; their antislavery activism; the connections between the European spirit of '48 and American abolitionism; the pamphlet itself; and its publication and reception. Roy has also included several adjacent primary sources ("supplementary readings") that help fill out Chautard's story and the broader context of his experiences"--

On Mar Leâon de la Rosa's sixteenth birthday, el Diablo comes calling. Mar is a transmasculine nonbinary teen pirate hiding a magical ability to manipulate fire and ice. But their magic isn't enough to reverse a wicked bargain made by their father, and now el Diablo has come to collect his payment: the soul of Mar's father and the entire crew of their ship. When Mar is miraculously rescued by the sole remaining pirate crew in the Caribbean, el Diablo returns to give them a choice: give up their soul to save their father by the harvest moon, or never see him again. The task is impossible -- Mar refuses to make a bargain, and there's no way their magic is a match for el Diablo. Then Mar finds the most unlikely allies: Bas, an infuriatingly arrogant and handsome pirate -- and the captain's son; and Dami, a gender-fluid demonio whose motives are never quite clear. For the first time in their life, Mar may have the courage to use their magic. It could be their only redemption -- or it could mean certain death.

Love Up Yuh Self, Likkle One encourages children to practice self-love. Self-love is the best love. Through self-love, they can achieve anything, be their best selves and spread that light to others. Through self-love, we make the world a better place. Love Up Yuh Self, Likkle One is written in poetic form using a mix of English, Patois (Patwa) and Caribbean dialect, with vibrant and fun images reminiscent of the sweet West Indies. The poetry is inspired by late Jamaican poet and storyteller Louise Bennett-Coverley, known and beloved as "Miss Lou", whose work has paved the way for literature that celebrates and embraces Caribbean culture and dialects. May her legacy continue to live on.May this book remind us to always practice self-love and be proud of who we are and where we come from.

Rictus décrit le monde, un monde où les inégalités sociales demeurent, mais l'auteur dans un humour... noir dresse un bilan réaliste qui touche le c¿ur de l'homme dans sa plus profonde expression. Avec Rictus, Eddy Garnier nous livre dans une écriture non conventionnelle, une ¿uvre plutôt universelle sans direction ni balises, où tous les thèmes de la vie quotidienne se frayent mais sans se diluer. En somme, il n'y a rien de nouveau sous le soleil, la vie est un soleil qui se renouvelle chaque jour avec ses pépins et ses pépites.

Entre Haïti et le Canada, ce sont les couleurs de Gabriel qui se déclinent comme autant d'instantanés de ces deux pays. Entre amour et nostalgie, bonheur et consternation, avec D'ici et d'ailleurs, Gabriel Osson nous invite à le suivre dans un parcours célébrant les origines, la transmission de la mémoire et les perspectives d'avenir. Rejoignons-le dans ce voyage au cours duquel les mots, la danse et la chanson rythment notre lecture.

As Premier of British Guiana, Forbes Burnham led the country to independence in 1966 and spent two decades as its head of state. This biography examines how he rose to power by combining nationalist rhetoric, socialist policies, and Pan-Africanist philosophies, leading to a rule that was frequently dictatorial and corrupt, yet also sometimes surprisingly progressive.

Los ciudadanos comunes y corrientes del mundo, cada día están más molestos, cansados, frustrados e indignados con la "Clase Política". A ello se suma La Transformación digital, como otro de los adelantos con los que las Tecnologías de la Información y de las Comunicaciones, sigue su avance avasallador. A consecuencia de ello, un nuevo cambio de paradigma "Político - Económico - Tecnológico - Social" está desplazando a los anteriores. La Clase Política, Administradora del Sistema Político, es y será siempre la responsable de la "VIDA DIGNA DE VIVIR" de las "personas" que están de paso por este Mundo, como parte de la eterna masa humana móvil, que alimenta de vida al Planeta. A ello se agrega, "La Madre Naturaleza" quien como única dueña del Universo, a su manera advierte que en la visión de futuro, habrá que considerarla.

An unique children's ABC picture book with multimedia artwork created from reused magazine and tissue paper that illustrates colorful creatures from the Caribbean Sea.

An indigenous Yanomami artist translates the body art of his community into paper-based worksSheroanawe Hakihiiwe (born 1971) is an Indigenous Yanomami artist from the Venezuelan Amazon. His practice consists of minimal and abstract drawings inspired by the body paintings of his community, which he began producing in the 1990s after learning to make paper using native fibers.

MY LIFE is a balm, five-ring alarm1, 2, 3, Contact! do you bodily harmcatch where I'm coming from?as your life signs go criticalMy hidden agenda becomes visible / physicalLyrical my mission statement / hit the pavementAnybody ask / FedEx / I was sentto leave a dent in this world / impact cratersee the world for what it is / a baby shower.>It is not a misstep thinking that poetry is primarily an intellectual endeavour. It simply never was and never will be. Poetry is a spiritual endeavour first, the voice of the universe manifesting in range that cannot be measured or contained.>Why do you think we spend so much time and energy learning about my peers, reciting the words written in ages past by the Gibrans and the Shakespeares? We are trying to connect our human consciousness across space and time, distance and history, knowing that there's a possibility that the future might be impacted by our words. In between the pages and screenshots we are hoping to find that elusive meaning and richness of life. Life is spiritual. Our every walking, waking moment is refined by an energy that we cannot see and scientists are just beginning to discover fully. It has not stopped this spirituality from being taken for granted, manipulated by the music industry, entertainment complexes, sports monopolies and the broadcast media so that sometimes the vortex of feelings and beliefs threatens to overwhelm us. In walks myself with a broken pen, spilling ink with every breath I take, watching 0's and 1's become oohs and aahs of a fickle minority/majority. Our faith promises peace by trusting in Jesus, even in the most adverse circumstance (John 14:27). The takeaway is that this peace is not defined by the situation but by your spiritual existence and connection to something greater than you. Whether you believe spirituality is a detriment to society or a supplement to our morality, ignoring the spiritual in our lives is denying our self the ability to grow, to love, to change, to plan and to find peace. Everyone should have a poem that resonates with them. A poet and a writer that brings a truth within them into the outer realm. What is your favourite book of poetry or quotes or devotions that concludes the day and/or opens the night? My true peace starts within with acceptance, that we all need poetry in our lives. Welcome to my Inner Sanctum. Dwight Thompson

They are both on a collision course with destiny. Amelia, a single woman of faith in her mid-forties, lives with her family in the town of Remedios, located in the center of Cuba. For over twenty years, she has lived her life caring only for others and neglecting herself. In 2022, Frank leaves his home in Miami, Florida to learn about his deceased mother's life by visiting the town of Remedios. Once in the town of his mother's birth, he forges a friendship with Amelia, who connects him to his past, not knowing how much he will impact her life in the process. A creature of habit, Amelia resists his idea at first. Yet, that is about to change. But there is more to Remedios than meets the eye. It is a town struggling between darkness and light, a pillar of faith among despair, a place fighting for its own survival. In a town of ghosts and parrandas, people rooted in traditions still embrace hope as their world crumbles. Orchids in the Shadows, darkness can only be fought with light.

Brazilian artist Amadeo Luciano Lorenzato (1900-95) created thousands of paintings documenting everyday subjects in his hometown of Belo Horizonte, Brazil, including landscapes, favelas and the people that inhabited them. This essential monograph on the artist reproduces over 200 works alongside archival documents and photographs.

"The effect of the Cuban diaspora on Miami has long been observed, but how this history fits into broader trends in American history has not been properly understood. This book how a story of migration, federal largesse, and Cold War priorities shaped not only South Florida but our broader national politics"--

"Bringing together an unprecedented number of extensive personal stories, this book shares the triumphs and heartbreaking moments experienced by some of the first Cubans to come to the United States after Fidel Castro took power in 1959."--

Two Homes is a vibrant and fun story that celebrates the beauty of multiculturalism and diversity. For many children of immigrant parents, having two or more places to call home comes with a great deal of excitement and adventure.In Two Homes, Eva, a cheerful 5-year-old, is equally proud of her Canadian and Jamaican roots and finds great pleasure in the beauty and differences of her two homes.Written by Jamaican author and journalist Kabrena Robinson and illustrated by Canadian illustrator and author Lizy J Campbell, this picture book is one that both children and adults will enjoy reading together.

Wilian Arias, gracias a su estilo poético atrae de alguna forma al lector, su carácter de oralidad representa un arma poderosa haciendo referencias muy concretas de interesarlo en lo que dice con la magia de lo narrativo; inunda la obra de vida y acción, le da calor, o movimiento, poder enigmático sobre el lector. Por otra parte sirve para desprender de esas situaciones, observaciones sociales que muestran un peligro de vida cotidiana del habitante de AméricaAún así, "Mala y Modesta" nos habla de un análisis de la evolución psicológica y esta no está ajena a la realidad en que se vive generando un nuevo movimiento literario. Wilian Arias estudia la situación de su tiempo, la generaliza y por último la plasma en lo que es una gran obra literaria salvadoreña, transmitiendo sus ideas en una novela sin la cual no pudiéramos conocer la realidad de dicho tiempo, ya que todo escritor desde entonces se ha dejado influir de la visión que se tiene del desdoblamiento mental dentro de la literatura como un movimiento generalmente benéfico útil en el campo de la literatura , un movimiento que ahora se ve de forma diferente gracias a Wilian Arias, la historia no tiene mejor escritor que el mismo individuo que la vive.En el campo de la literatura la comunicación juega un papel importante y existen dos formas posibles de llevarla a cabo, una de ellas, es el discurso oral y el otro, el discurso escrito. Estas dos modalidades poseen características propias y aunque tengan rasgos similares, tienen usos distintos en el lenguaje.Ahora bien Williams Arias dentro de la novela Mala y Modesta aborda el tema de la oralidad desde diferentes rasgos de emotividad en el lenguaje, subjetividad, interrogantes, relaciones interlocutivas, las repeticiones y las expresiones enfáticas.Por ello, hay referencias que funcionan como ejemplos demostrativos dando veracidad a dicho aspecto; en la obra se presenta una calidad humana además funciona algo muy antiguo que Wilian Arias utiliza con habilidad de narrador tocando claves emotivas que existen en todo ser humano. Entra en juego la subjetividad que convierte en democrática la oposición entre la realidad dada y voluntad transformativa de dicha realidad. Se enfrentan dos mundos, uno de los cuales encarnado en la voz del hablante principal; dramático y polémico. Lo ideológico se dramatiza hasta el nivel operístico y en gigantesco e indomable "yo" Ocupa de pronto el primer plano por encima de toda consideración intelectual.De allí la perceptible angustia dramática que recorre toda la obra; interrogantes propuestas por el autor; diálogos, repeticiones, expresiones enfáticas relacionadas a la angustia y la lucha inútil de una mujer que solo tiene la indetenible voluntad de triunfar y esa lucha parece golpear contra un dramatismo que recorre la novela en toda su extensión.

Nattens rejsende er en historisk roman om fire generationer af kvinder, der oplever kærlighed, tab, krig og håb fra nazismens fremkomst til den cubanske revolution og til sidst Berlinmurens fald.Berlin, 1931: Da nazisterne overtager magten i Det Tyske Rige, må den unge Ally Keller føre en farlig og desperat plan ud i livet for at sende sin datter Lilith over Atlanten i sikkerhed for Hitlers dødbringende ideologi.Havana, 1958: Tredive år senere får Lilith datteren Nadine med den cubanske pilot, Martin, der har stærke bånd til Batista-regeringen, men da revolutionens flammer antændes, står mor og datter ved en afgørende skillevej.Berlin, 1988: Som voksen begynder Nadine endelig at undersøge de valg, hendes mor og mormor traf for at sikre deres børns overlevelse. Men det bliver op til datteren Luna at komme overens med et chokerende forræderi i familiens fortid.

That's where I fit in on your side. I was the team mascot. As the mascot am only there to represent, cheer on and run the sidelines... I ain't getting no plays... no plays on the court or field. Am there for entertainment, for everyone to laugh at. But even clowns get paid, check out premier league mascots in basketball and football championships. This is really below the bar. You were probably expecting some passive aggressive reactions This game strategy of yours. As intended and desired mold It's takes an immense measure of strength to allow pain to surface and flow with it.If it wasn't for Dre, my dna would not be have been dramatically altered. I thank him. In hindsight he somehow prepared me for this life ahead. So you want me to stick around here. After you treated me as if I am worthless and invisible, as if I don't have say or place in your life...Ha... You are ambitious Dwayne. If it had to come that. I don't want it. Yea I volunteered for this, but this ain't what I signed up for so amma delist. Stonewalling The principle of catch and release. I like the most about all of this... Is how you taught me to value myself. I would have done anything for you but leave. And then you leave me without ever looking back. I felt that. Seeing how you could just walk away as if it's just nothing without a care for my feelings. Is exactly the bolster I needed to get over you . You were never confused. I am. You set a boundary from the beginning That hiatus made me see that.