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Lydia Cabrera and the Construction of an Afro-Cuban Cultural Identity
Lydia Cabrera (1900-1991), an upper-class white Cuban intellectual, spent many years traveling through Cuba collecting oral histories, stories, and music from Cubans of African descent. Her work is commonly viewed as an extension of the work of her famous brother-in-law, Cuban anthropologist Fernando Ortiz, who initiated the study of Afro-Cubans and the concept of transculturation. Here, Edna Rodriguez-Mangual challenges this perspective, proposing that Cabrera's work offers an alternative to the hegemonizing national myth of Cuba articulated by Ortiz and others. Rodriguez-Mangual examines Cabrera's ethnographic essays and short stories in context. By blurring fact and fiction, anthropology ...
Miguel Cabrera
This title introduces readers to Miguel Cabrera, the Major League Baseball star and Triple Crown winner. Cabrera's life story is examined from his childhood in Venezuela to his signing at 16 years old by the Florida Marlins after a contract bidding war. Cabrera's years with the Marlins are discussed, including the team's World Series victory over the New York Yankees. Cabrera's trade to the Detroit Tigers is covered, as is his second World Series appearance against the San Francisco Giants, and his winning the first Triple Crown in 45 years. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
Me & Mama
A Caldecott and Coretta Scott King Honor Book Mama’s love is brighter than the sun, even on the rainiest of days. This celebration of a mother-daughter relationship is perfect for sharing with little ones! On a rainy day when the house smells like cinnamon and Papa and Luca are still asleep, when the clouds are wearing shadows and the wind paints the window with beads of water, I want to be everywhere Mama is. With lyrical prose and a tender touch, the Caldecott and Coretta Scott King Honor Book Mama and Me is an ode to the strength of the bond between a mother and a daughter as they spend a rainy day together.
Miguel Cabrera
In this fact-filled biography, readers learn about the career of World Series baseball player, Miguel Cabrera, from his childhood and early sports endeavors to his establishment as a living legend, including all the trials and triumphs along the way.
Miguel Cabrera
"Introduces readers to the life of pro baseball star Miguel Cabrera"--
Miguel Cabrera
For young Miguel Cabrera, being a professional baseball player was all he ever dreamed of. From his childhood in Venezuela, baseball was everything to Cabrera, and he held on to his dream even though members of his own family told him it was almost impossible to succeed. When Cabrera finally got the chance to play in the major leagues, he astonished everyone with his powerful hitting and fielding skills. Cabrera went on to lead his team to the World Series and won many awards along the way. Learn more about this sensational player and his life on and off the field in this exciting Juvenile Nonfiction / Biography & Autobiography / General [BISAC].
Miguel Cabrera
Discover The Inspirational Story of Baseball Superstar Miguel Cabrera!Read on your PC, Mac, smart phone, tablet or Kindle device!You're about to discover the incredibly inspirational story of baseball superstar Miguel Cabrera. If you're reading this then you must be a Miguel Cabrera fan, like so many others. As a fan, you must wonder how this man is so talented and want to know more about him. Miguel Cabrera is considered as one of the greatest baseball players in the world and it's been an honor to be able to watch him play throughout his career. This book will reveal to you much about Miguel Cabrera's story and the many accomplishments throughout his career.Here Is A Preview Of What You'll...
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