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Aftershocks of Disaster
Two years after Hurricane Maria hit, Puerto Ricans are still reeling from its effects and aftereffects. Aftershocks collects poems, essays and photos from survivors of Hurricane Maria detailing their determination to persevere. The concept of "aftershocks" is used in the context of earthquakes to describe the jolts felt after the initial quake, but no disaster is a singular event. Aftershocks of Disaster examines the lasting effects of hurricane Maria, not just the effects of the wind or the rain, but delving into what followed: state failure, social abandonment, capitalization on human misery, and the collective trauma produced by the botched response.
Pension Reform in Latin America
First published in 1998, this volume initially focused on Chilean pension reform, on which the author has published elsewhere, before moving onto Latin America more widely, with coverage extending from 1990 to the reform in Costa Rica and the Mexican pension reform in 1997. It emerged in the wake of reforms including in Peru (1993), Argentina and Colombia (1994) and Uruguay (1996). Particular focus is given to the new individual capitalization pension plans, along with arguments on the ignoring of pension schemes and its consequences, the connection of pension schemes to the labour market and the impact of pension schemes on the least advantaged. The Chilean model in particular has received praise from the IMF and the World Bank and these Latin American pension reforms will be of interest as a paradigm for other countries.
Un Coquí de Boriquén Con Los Reyes a Belén
Coloring book of the children's classic, Un coquí de Boriquén con los Reyes a Belén.
From Boriquén to Bethlehem: a Coquí and the Three Wise Men
"From Boriquén to Bethlehem: A Coquí and the Three Wise Men" is the story of a magical coquí, a tree frog native to Puerto Rico, who traveled with a young Puerto Rican girl and the Magi to the first Christmas. In gratitude, the Kings promise the girl to yearly visit the children of Puerto Rico, and to find them wherever they may be if they hear the call of a coquí. Geared toward Puerto Rican children, and in particular those living outside of the island, the fun rhyming story explains how the Magi are able to find children's homes, be it in San Juan or in New York, in Orlando or in Juana Díaz. Keep the Three Kings tradition alive for present and future generations. The book contains the text of the story in English and a Spanish translation.
Keeping the Promise of Social Security in Latin America
Empirical analysis of two decades of pioneering pension and social security reform in Latin America and the Caribbean shows that much has been achieved, but that critical challenges remain. In tackling this unfinished agenda, a great deal can be learned from the reform experience of countries in the region. 'Keeping the Promise,' produced by the chief economist's office for the Latin America and Caribbean region at the World Bank, evaluates policy reforms in 12 countries, points to successes and shortcomings, and proposes priorities and options for future reform.
The Council of State Governments State Directory
Arranged by state, this volume contains the elected officials from all three branches of state government, including the offices of governor, lt. governor, secretary of state, attorney general, treasurer, auditor, supreme court justice, as well as every state legislator.
DefiéndELA
Este libro recopila más de 30 columnas sobre el estatus político de Puerto Rico escritas por Pablo José Hernández, Armando Valdés-Prieto, José R. Nadal Power, José A. Hernández Mayoral y Héctor Luis Acevedo, integrantes del movimiento Resistencia Autonomista.
