The Caribbean is a part of the world with diverse cultures and a long and fascinating literary tradition. The people of this region have endured through civil strife, poverty, natural disasters, and military conflicts; and their literature reflects their despair and dreams. Accessible to students and general readers, this encyclopedia overviews the lives and works of Caribbean authors. Because Caribbean literature is so much a reflection of regional concerns, the encyclopedia gives special attention to the political, cultural, and historical contexts in which Caribbean authors have lived and worked.
To help with this massive endeavor, scholar and librarian Danilo H. Figueredo has assembled an impressive team of advisors and authors. Included in the encyclopedia are more than 700 alphabetically arranged entries written by more than 20 expert contributors. These entries cover authors, works, genres, historical and cultural figures, themes, and various special topics. 
Spanish courses often look at literature from the Caribbean, and many American students trace their roots to that region. An essential reference for high school libraries, this resource will help students and teachers learn more about the literature of the Caribbean and its relation to the political, economic, historical, and social conditions of that area. Public libraries also need this encyclopedia, since many general readers are interested in Caribbean literature and culture.
 • Presents more than 700 alphabetically arranged entries
• Accumulates the expertise of a distinguished advisory board and more than 20 expert contributors
• Provides biographical entries on numerous authors and historical figures
• Cites print and electronic resources
• Fully cross-references entries
• Provides an extensive index
• Includes a generous selection of illustrations
• Closes with an extensive bibliography

Encyclopedia of Caribbean Literature [2 volumes]: 2 volumes

Biographies & Memoirs

Figueredo, D.H.

Community & Culture

Greenwood

From the first Latinos' arrival in pre-Columbian America to the Alamo, Santeria, Desi Arnaz, the exodus from Castro's Cuba, and the 2006 immigration rallies, this volume illuminates the most critical―and some not as well-known―events in Latino history. Chronological entries organized by subject explore categories such as Civil Rights and Protest, Arts &amp; Music, Literature, Religion, Economics, and Legislation. Inclusive of all Latino subgroups, this accessible Chronology is the most current and concise reference source on the history of Latin Americans in the U.S., a must-read for students of Latino culture and American studies, past and present.

Latino Chronology: Chronologies of the American Mosaic

History

Historical Study & Educational Resources

A Brief History of the Caribbean

A Brief History of the Caribbean is an overview of the historical events that have taken place and shaped the islands of the Caribbean Sea - beginning with an account of the indigenous populations before the arrival of Christopher Columbus in 1492 and ending with the major political and economic developments in early 2007 in Aruba, Cuba, the Dominican Republic, Haiti, Jamaica, and Puerto Rico, among others.The historical perspective is enriched by allusions to the culture, manners, and morals of particular periods, often highlighting the connection between literary activities and politics, such as the Negritude Movement, and literary figures and politicians, such as Juan Bosch in the Dominican Republic. Complementing the narrative are sidebars with important and unusual information on topics such as women pirates, meals eaten by slaves, and the cultural preference for strong leaders in the region. The authors attempt to give readers a multicultural perspective that will allow them to understand events from both an insider's and an outsider's viewpoints.

Argote-Freyre, Frank

Americas

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A Brief History of the Caribbean is an overview of the historical events that have taken place and shaped the islands of the Caribbean Sea - beginning with an account of the indigenous populations before the arrival of Christopher Columbus in 1492 and ending with the major political and economic developments in early 2007 in Aruba, Cuba, the Dominican Republic, Haiti, Jamaica, and Puerto Rico, among others.The historical perspective is enriched by allusions to the culture, manners, and morals of particular periods, often highlighting the connection between literary activities and politics, such as the Negritude Movement, and literary figures and politicians, such as Juan Bosch in the Dominican Republic. Complementing the narrative are sidebars with important and unusual information on topics such as women pirates, meals eaten by slaves, and the cultural preference for strong leaders in the region. The authors attempt to give readers a multicultural perspective that will allow them to understand events from both an insider's and an outsider's viewpoints.

Checkmark Books

This riveting exposé reveals how a distorted belief in Anglo superiority necessitated the rewriting of American western history, replacing heroic images of Mexican and Spanish cowboys with negative stereotypes.
 • Introduces topics unfamiliar to most readers, such as the role of Spanish-Mexican Jews, the presence of the Spanish Inquisition in the United States, and the real Yellow Rose of Texas
• Reveals the duplicity of la leyenda negra to illustrate prejudices of the time 
• Traces the development of stereotypes such as the Black Legend, banditos, greasers, Zorro, the Cisco Kid, and "loose women," and how these characterizations came to depict Latinos in the Old West in the popular imagination
• Documents Latinos' participation in the conquest of the territory west of the Mississippi

Revolvers and Pistolas, Vaqueros and Caballeros: Debunking the Old West (Intersections of Race, Ethnicity, and Culture)

Praeger

Having moved from their island homeland to New York, Danilito begins to fear the unknown of his new environment, but after it snows and he and his father spend a special day together, Danilito begins to have good feelings for his family's future in their new country.

Un Mundo Nuevo (Spanish Edition)

Children's Books

Literature & Fiction

Lee & Low Books

Cleaning day

Bebop Books, an imprint of Lee & Low Books

Millions of Spanish-speaking immigrants enroll in ESL (English as a Second Language) classes every year. This curriculum-based guide offers practical examples, exercises, and quizzes to quickly and effectively bolster English skills.

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Ingles

Reference

Fernandez, Margaret

English as a Second Language

Alpha

English phrases for Spanish speakers, pronto! A handy reference of common English words and phrases, this is a must-have for Spanish-speaking U.S. residents and visitors alike. Perfect for traveling, shopping, seeking medical attention, filling out forms, sports and entertainment, reading signs, visiting employment, social security, immigration, and post offices, meeting Americans, renting an apartment, getting a driver's license, finding a job, buying groceries, and so much more that new English speakers can find overwhelming.

The Pocket Idiot's Guide to Frases Inglesas

When This World Was New

Having moved from their island homeland to New York, Danilito begins to fear the unknown of his new environment, but after it snows and he and his father spend a special day together, Danilito begins to have good feelings for his family's future in their new country.

Growing Up & Facts of Life

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Books by Figueredo, D.H.

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Encyclopedia of Caribbean Literature [2 volumes]: 2 volumes

Latino Chronology: Chronologies of the American Mosaic

A Brief History of the Caribbean

A Brief History of the Caribbean

Revolvers and Pistolas, Vaqueros and Caballeros: Debunking the Old West (Intersections of Race, Ethnicity, and Culture)

Un Mundo Nuevo (Spanish Edition)

Cleaning day

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Ingles

The Pocket Idiot's Guide to Frases Inglesas

When This World Was New