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180 pages ; 24 cm.
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Español
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"This modern take on traditional witchcraft will introduce newcomers to the unique and vibrant traditions of magical practice. Drawing inspiration from Latin American and Afro-Caribbean regions, The Modern Art of Brujería takes readers on a journey through spirituality. Touching on historical colonial impact, this book offers new approaches to practicing traditional magic that support and uplift cultures that were once oppressed for their beliefs"--...
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xviii, 493 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations, maps ; 24 cm
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English
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"Over the few short decades that followed Christopher Columbus's first landing in the Caribbean in 1492, Spain conquered the two most formidable civilizations of the Americas: the Aztecs of Mexico and the Incas of Peru. Hernán Cortés, Francisco Pizarro, and the other explorers and soldiers that took part in these expeditions dedicated their lives to seeking political and religious glory, helping to build an empire unlike any the world had ever seen....
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xviii, 646 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some color), maps, genealogical tables ; 25 cm
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English
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A narrative chronicle of Spain's dominant years traces Latin America's exploration, conquest, and economic development between 1522 and 1556, offering insight into how period accomplishments remain influential in today's world.
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439 pages : illustrations, maps ; 24 cm.
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Español
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Solo existen dos civilizaciones en el mundo occidental: la hispanica y la anglosajona. El encuentro de Espana con las gentes y tierras de America fue un acontecimiento que transformo las bases geograficas, revoluciono la alimentacion, indujo cambios demograficos sustanciales, y genero un nuevo espacio cultural que se extiende sobre mas de quinientos millones de personas. Los logros mas conocidos de esta Civilizacion Hispanica son el mestizaje y la...
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255 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm
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Español
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"Cócteles de América Latina ha ganado el premio al mejor libro de cócteles del año, otorgado por la International Association of Culinary Professionals (IACP). Ivy Mix, bartender nominada al premio James Beard, explora la historia y la cultura de los licores latinoamericanos en esta crónica de viaje asombrosamente fotografiada, con más de 100 cócteles irresistibles que incluyen tequila, ron, pisco y más. A través de un profundo análisis...
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