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Este libro presenta un panorama general de la historia cultural de las sociedades negras del norte del Cauca asociado con dos grandes componentes que permiten observar dinámicas y desarrollos relacionales: la cultura local y la globalidad. Como elemento conciliador de esta tensión se aborda lo que estudiosos han llamado "estrategias de localización" expresadas en las prácticas culturales de religiosidades, costumbres, y formas de territorializar...
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La mita minera fue una de las prácticas más importantes de la era colonial, tanto en el aspecto económico y social como en el simbólico. Ella implicó la migración forzada, aunque temporal, de la población india a un lugar desconocido y para un tipo de trabajo duro y peligroso. Así, la mita minera ha permanecido hasta hoy en la memoria de los pueblos andinos como una de las marcas más hondas y sangrantes de dicha época. En este libro, la...
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Paris, New York, Peru - they all have a symbol. An icon that draws people from around the world. But what about Colombia? It has everything a tourist might want - except for this all-important photo opportunity.At the invitation of the Colombian Ministry of Culture and Tourism, Lonely Planet Colombia author J.M. Porup delivered the following speech at Club El Nogal in Bogotá. In it he argues there is only one way for Colombia to compete in the global...
4) Historia del Perú: Una guía fascinante de la historia peruana, desde la civilización chavín y otr
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Perú es una tierra de majestuosidad y maravillas donde confluyen mitos, leyendas e historia. Y este libro le ofrece un asiento en primera fila.Perú es una tierra que, para muchos, parece lejana y distante. Incluso para quienes viven relativamente cerca geográficamente, Perú puede parecer fuera de su alcance. Después de todo, Perú está situado en lo alto de los Andes, en la costa occidental de Sudamérica. Los que se atreven a vivir a esta altitud...
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In his cross-genre book The Hill of the Skull, Jeremy Bassetti takes us on a spellbinding pilgrimage to a holy mountain in the heart of the Bolivian Andes during the little-known Festival of the Virgin of Urkupiña. Featuring a 7,000 word hybrid memoir, 50 black-and-white photographs, an afterword by celebrated writer Pico Iyer, and a behind-the-scenes dialogue between the author and the award-winning photographer Alys Tomlinson about photography,...
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"Unveiling Uruguay's Enchanting Secret: Colonia del Sacramento" is a captivating exploration of the hidden gem that is Colonia del Sacramento in Uruguay. This book takes readers on a fascinating journey through the city's rich history, architectural wonders, cultural traditions, natural beauty, culinary delights, and artistic inspiration. With a professional and reassuring tone, it unveils the captivating secrets that make Colonia del Sacramento a...
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Embark on an unforgettable linguistic journey through the vibrant and captivating land of Brazil with the "Everyday Brazilian Portuguese Travel Pocket Size Phrase Book." This linguistic gem is your passport to mastering the melodic rhythms of Brazilian Portuguese and unleashing a world of authentic experiences during your travels. Designed with the globetrotter in mind, this pocket-sized companion is packed with indispensable phrases and expressions...
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"Espagnol en Voyage" est un guide pratique spécialement conçu pour les personnes qui prévoient de voyager dans un pays hispanophone ou qui souhaitent s'exprimer couramment lors de leurs voyages internationaux. Ce livre contient du vocabulaire utile et des expressions indispensables dans des situations de voyage typiques. Vous y trouverez des phrases types pour vous aider à demander votre chemin, passer une commande au restaurant, réserver un...
9) The Mayans
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Jump into the past and visit the world of the mysterious Mayans. Get the lowdown of gruesome sacrifice. Discover why the Mayans wore the heads of their enemies. Take a peek inside the world of the spooky Mayan priest, find out why children were cross-eyed, and discover the world's first chocolate money as you hunt down the secrets of the dead!
10) Visual Portuguese - 1.000 Words, 1.000 Images and 1.000 Bilingual Example Sentences to Learn Brazili
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Special Edition with 1.000 Words, 1.000 Color Images and 1.000 Bilingual Example Sentences to learn Brazilian Portuguese Vocabulary about Winter, Spring, Summer, Autumn, Food, Cooking and Teaching.This Special Edition brings together the contents of Volumes 1, 2, 3 and 4 of our series to Learn Brazilian Portuguese the Easy Way! This innovative and visually stunning books are the perfect tool for anyone looking to learn Brazilian Portuguese.With multiple...
11) Visual Portuguese 4 - Teaching - 250 Words, 250 Images and 250 Examples Sentences to Learn Brazilia
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This visually stunning book is perfect to expand Brazilian Portuguese vocabulary, whether you're a beginner or an intermediate learner.With 250 carefully selected words, color images and example sentences in both Portuguese and English, this Volume 4 is a comprehensive guide about Teaching vocabulary. Each Portuguese word is accompanied by a unique, full-color image, making it easy to memorize and retain the information.By the end of the book, you...
12) Visual Portuguese 3 - Food and Cooking - 250 Words, 250 Images and 250 Examples Sentences to Learn B
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The easiest way to learn Brazilian Portuguese vocabulary!This visually stunning book is perfect for anyone looking to expand their Portuguese vocabulary, whether you're a beginner or an intermediate learner.With 250 carefully selected words, color images and example sentences in both Brazilian Portuguese and English, this Volume 3 is a comprehensive guide about Food and Cooking vocabulary.Each Portuguese word is accompanied by a unique, full-color...
13) Brazil
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IL: LG - BL: 2.8 - AR Pts: 1
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From Brazil's beautiful beaches to the Amazon rainforest, readers have so much to discover about this amazing country! This title covers information like Brazil's common foods, its largest cities and capital, plants and animals, and things to see and do. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids Jumbo is an imprint of Abdo Kids, a division of ABDO.
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La obra es una novela que narra la vida de un muchacho que le suceden pequeñas aventuras, Después de culminar la guerra contra Batista. La misma comienza en enero del año 1959 y los años sucesivos. Estas aventuras que son cuatro, le sucedieron en distintos lugares en la costa norte de las provincias orientales.Las situaciones, aventuras y momentos de la excitante vida de Ezequiel Mora serán narradas en 11 entregas, si 11 libros que te harán...
15) "Venceremos"
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When the socialist politician Salvador Allende dramatically won Chile's presidential election in 1970, a powerful cultural movement accompanied him to power. Folk singers emerged at the forefront, proving that music could help forge the birth of a new society. As the CIA actively funded opposition media against Allende during his campaign, the New Chilean Song Movement rose to prominence, viscerally persuading voters with its music. Víctor Jara,...
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