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Paperback. Condition: Good. Join Carole P. Roman when she visits the exciting island of Cuba in the newest book of her informative series. Learn about the varied customs and cultures. Travel to the Caribbean to discover what you would eat and do for fun. See the country through the eyes of a youngster like you and understand what life is like in this exciting place. Don't forget to look at the other books in the series so that you can be an armchair world traveler. Wierenga, Kelsea (illustrator).…

Paperback. Condition: Good. Poet, fiction, writer, and scholar Gustavo Perez Firmat writes a heartfelt memoir of a Cuban-American's lifelong search for identity and a sense of roots in his adopted land.

Paperback. Condition: Good. SHORTLISTED FOR THE CAPITAL CRIME AWARDS MYSTERY BOOK OF THE YEARBeneath the beauty of Havana, she will find a bed of lies.'Transports us to another time and place. I loved it' PRIMA MAGAZINE'Iris is a heroine you'll absolutely root for in this gripping tale of murder, intrigue and romance' RED MAGAZINELondon 1957: Iris Bailey is bored to death of working in the typing pool and living with her parents in Hemel Hempstead. A gifted portraitist with a talent for sketching party guests, she dreams of becoming an artist. So she can't believe her luck when socialite Nell Hardman invites her to Havana to draw at the wedding of her Hollywood director father.Far from home, she quickly realizes the cocktails, tropical scents and azure skies mask a darker reality. As Cuba teeters on the edge of revolution and Iris's heart melts for troubled photographer Joe, she discovers someone in the charismatic Hardman family is hiding a terrible secret. Can she uncover the ugly truth behind the glamour and the dazzle before all their lives are torn apart?______________________________OUTSTANDING PRAISE FOR RACHEL RHYS:'Intoxicating' SANTA MONTEFIORE'Tantalising' DINAH JEFFRIES'Heart-pounding' GOOD HOUSEKEEPING'Transporting' SUNDAY TIMES'A fabulous summer read' DAILY EXPRESSREADERS ADORE RACHEL RHYS:'I absolutely adore Rachel Rhys' books, historical mystery with so much added glitz and glamour''Unputdownable. Wonderful characterization and very well researched''A captivating and fascinating read''Recommended for anyone who loves historical fiction with a bit of mystery and a dash of romance''Oh my goodness, I absolutely adored this book!'. …

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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. From revolution to embargo, from the charms of old Havana to the beaches of the Bay of Pigs, from the hypnotic rhythms of Caribbean music to voodoo influences, Cuba is a country of passion and complexity, a political dinosaur on the verge of dramatic change. Travelers' Tales Cuba is an eye-opening literary ensemble, in which Cuba emerges with all its strengths and weaknesses, convictions and contradictions. In Travelers' Tales Cuba: - Swivel your hips with Stephanie Elizondo Griest as she dances with Havana's mistress of rumba- Pick up hitchhikers with Dave Eggers and meet the starting center for the Cuban women's national basketball team- Feel the heartbeat of Cuba on late night musical excursions with Henry Shukman- Learn the Cuban secret to life--making the most of what you have--with Cristina Garcia- Join Patrick Symmes on his search for the Ernesto Che Guevara legend- Glimpse the quirks, charm, and creativity of Cubans on an unusal bus ride with Eduardo Galeano. and much more. …

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Paperback. Condition: Good. Informed features and insightful listings guide travellers off the beaten path. Includes new music special section, highlights the country's fabled beaches, scuba diving and snorkeling.

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Paperback. Condition: Good. This book is based on a true story. Rio and Laura, two people from opposite backgrounds, meet in Havana, Cuba in January, 1961. A single, unselfish decision to help a stranger shatters their lives. The revolution they unwittingly helped solidify creates a powerful and myopic socialist government which tears them apart. Neither one of them is prepared to face the roller-coaster ride their lives become. Neither one of them could have imagined how much their love for each other would be tested, or for how long, or the impact their choices would have on their families. The story is a classic, of young patriots caught up in a revolution and its aftermath . . . How does one live through something like this and not write about it? Many, I think, will be glad Betty Viamontes did. Her book has the texture of a sincere, honest work. - Andy Plattner, author, Offerings From a Rust Belt Jockey Anyone who wants an inside view of life under Castro need look no further than Waiting on Zapote Street. Betty Viamontes has written a painfully accurate and wonderfully detailed memoir-novel of one family's struggle for freedom and reunion. From its opening shocks of loss and separation to its thrilling and emotional conclusion, Waiting on Zapote Street gives us a front-row-and timely-experience of a Cuban family's hardship, love, and enduring hope. -John Henry Fleming, author of Songs for the Deaf and The Legend of the Barefoot Mailman.…

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Paperback. Condition: Good. Cuba and Beyond.The Journey, is the true story of a privileged Cuban family pursuing a life of distinguished medical service until Fidel Castro comes to power and their world collapses overnight. Their ever-increasing suffering is accompanied by a years-long plight to escape the clutches of Castro's merciless regime. The story focuses on Felipe, a prosperous surgeon, and his wife Clara, a psychologist, who are left behind in Cienfuegos, known as La Perla del Sur (the Pearl of the South), to face the increasing repressions and deprivations of a despotic and violent government. This highly personal and memorable story shares how the historic events of the Bay of Pigs, the Cuban Missile Crisis, and the arrival of 43,000 Russian troops impacts the daily lives of Felipe, Clara, their family, and friends. All of them witness their beautiful Cienfuegos, homeland, and culture deteriorate as the Cuban people descend inexorably into despair, until recent events provide a glimmer of hope and restoration.…

Paperback. Condition: Good. From revolution to embargo, from the charms of old Havana to the beaches of the Bay of Pigs, from the hypnotic rhythms of Caribbean music to voodoo influences, Cuba is a country of passion and complexity, a political dinosaur on the verge of dramatic change. Travelers' Tales Cuba is an eye-opening literary ensemble, in which Cuba emerges with all its strengths and weaknesses, convictions and contradictions. In Travelers' Tales Cuba: - Swivel your hips with Stephanie Elizondo Griest as she dances with Havana's mistress of rumba- Pick up hitchhikers with Dave Eggers and meet the starting center for the Cuban women's national basketball team- Feel the heartbeat of Cuba on late night musical excursions with Henry Shukman- Learn the Cuban secret to life--making the most of what you have--with Cristina Garcia- Join Patrick Symmes on his search for the Ernesto Che Guevara legend- Glimpse the quirks, charm, and creativity of Cubans on an unusal bus ride with Eduardo Galeano. and much more. …

Paperback. Condition: Good. To his CIA handlers, Lieutenant Charlie Parnell is the ideal person to assassinate Fidel Castro. Charlie is skilled, resourceful, fluent in Spanish and subject to blackmail because of secrets he possesses. Appalled by the idea, Parnell is a bit of an overconfident con-artist, and he accepts the task, hoping to reap the rewards while outfoxing his handlers. They insert him into Cuba posing as a reporter for The Irish Times. Fidel's security chief assigns Isabel Fernandez, to be Charlie's watcher, trusting her loyalty, because she, too, is subject to manipulation. Her three-year-old daughter can be kidnapped at any moment. Fearing this, Isabel hides the girl with a Santeria cult. She quickly discovers that Charlie is indeed an American agent, not an Irish journalist. Rather than reporting this information, however, she seduces Charlie and persuades him to take her and the child with him when the CIA boat arrives to extract him from Cuba.As the missile crisis deepens, an American invasion looks imminent, forcing Charlie and Isabel to go on the run. The security chief launches a manhunt for them. But by now Charlie has figured out the one specific spot where the peripatetic Fidel must show up. All he and Isabel have to do is hide there until Castro appears in the crosshairs of Charlie's sniper rifle. Will he squeeze the trigger.…

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. This guide gives information on where to eat, drink and dance, with authoritative reviews, accurate pricing and opening times. It also includes sections on other main visitor destinations, from Varadero to Santiago de Cuba, the second largest city.

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Paperback. Condition: Good. This new series of country guides is designed for travellers and students who want to understand the wider picture and build up an overall knowledge of a country. Each In Focus guide is a lively and thought-provoking introduction to the country's people, politics and culture.The In Focus guides will brief you on: The history: Conquest, life as a colony, quest for independence and the building of a modern nation. How history can help explain today's society and politics.The people: Who lives where, how they live. The different worlds of the poor and the rich; blacks, Indians and whites; Arabs and Jews; indigenous, disenfranchised and dispossessed peoples; human rights.The culture: What to read, what to see, what to hear. Who's who in literature, music, dance, theater and cinema. Roots and rites of different religions. Folk traditions and indigenous cultural celebrations.The politics: Who runs the country, who wants to run the country. Power and conflict between political parties, the military, guerillas and grassroots organizations. Historical ties to the U.S.The economy: What the country produces and exports, how the economy has developed, the impact of foreign debt and free market reforms, who gains and who loses, presence and role of U.S. corporations.Where to go, what to see: Must-see landmarks, lists of monuments and historical sites as well as the author's expert tips on what to see and do to get the most out of a short trip to the country.Plus.-- Facts and figures-- Chronology-- Practical advice-- Nontourist travel-- Further reading-- Useful addresses-- Color and b&w photos-- Maps.…

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Hardback. Condition: Good. - Leveled text reviewed by a reading consultant- Supports elementary social studies curriculum- Maps, including a black-and-white reproducible activity map- Did You Know? fun fact boxes- Two fact pages on each country's government, population, currency, etc.- Glossary, Index- Web sites for further information. …