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A Massacre in Mexico
The definitive account of the disappearance of forty-three Mexican students On September 26, 2014, a party of students from the Ayotzinapa Rural Teachers’ College were en route to a protest when intercepted by local police. A confrontation ensued. Come the morning, the students were nowhere to be found. The crime that had transpired and the resultant cover-up brought the profound depths of corruption in the Mexican government and police force—as well as the vulnerability of ordinary Mexicans—into stark relief. Investigative reporter Anabel Hernández reconstructs the terrible events of that night and its aftermath, giving us the most complete picture available. Her sources are unparall...
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Del Pueblo
Though relatively small in number until the latter decades of the nineteenth century, Houston'sHispanic population possesses a rich and varied history that has previously not been readily associated in the popular imagination with Houston. However, in 1989, the first edition of Thomas H. Kreneck’s Del Pueblo vividly captured the depth and breadth of Houston’s Hispanic people, illustrating both the obstacles and the triumphs that characterized this vital community’s rise to prominence during the twentieth century. This new, revised edition of Del Pueblo: A History of Houston’s Hispanic Community updates that vibrant history, incorporating research on trends and changes through the beg...
Is There Such a Thing as Populism?
Is There Such a Thing as Populism? calls into question our common understanding of populism. Taken on their own, commonplace references to the people, leaders, or elites are more like dog whistles or false positives of populism than part of a serious attempt to address the phenomenon. Scholars asked themselves, “What is populism?” without realizing that this assumed there was such a thing and that we just needed to figure out what it meant. That was a mistake. Benjamin Arditi proposes that we put this certainty on hold and start from a different premise, asking, “Is there such a thing as populism?” This doesn’t rule out its existence or take it for granted. Structured as a set of p...
Football Shirts, Names & Numbers
This book is a creation based on the obsession with football facts, players, shirts and numbers. Football is a game defined by its legends, its moments of brilliance, and the unforgettable players who grace the pitch. But one of the most iconic and enduring aspects of the sport—the thing that connects every player to their identity—is often overlooked: the number on their shirt. It’s more than just a piece of fabric. It’s a symbol of the player’s role, their personality, and often, their place in the history of the game. Football Shirts, Names and Numbers is an immersive exploration of this fascinating aspect of the beautiful game. Created by The Imagine Not Liking Football Club, t...
