A woman doctor from Cuba and an Argentinean economist find themselves involved in an epic love affair of physical and intellectual passion that takes place during the years of Castro's revolution in C
Examines the close relationships between figures in the Mexican government and the drug cartels, the effects the drug trade has on the economy, and the questions these ties raise about the role of dru
Recounts the 2008 murder of Ecuadorean Marcelo Lucero, who was killed in suburban Patchogue, New York, by a gang of teenagers who liked to chase and attack defenseless Latinos, and discusses what it r
Traces the rise of violent drug cartels in Mexico from the 1970s to the present and describes the involvement of the government, the police, the military, and business in the world of illegal narcotic
A latest entry in the best-selling series finds the Greek and Roman demigods from the Prophesy of Seven working together to seal the Doors of Death while helping Percy and Annabeth escape the Underwor
Wyman Ford and a team of scientists must figure out how to destroy an alien doomsday weapon aimed at Earth, and the only tools at their disposal are a handful of weaponless machines--the Mars Orbiter,
Not to my child is an agile, meticulous and schematic manual to prevent and heal the effects of sexual abuse on children. Lydia Piece took the decision of writing this book under the premises of avoid
A woman steps over the line into the unthinkable in this brilliant, powerful, and unforgettable new novel by the author of The Lovely Bones and Lucky. For years Helen Knightly has given her life to ot
Presents a critical examination of conspiracy theories that takes into account their roots in history, literature, and popular culture, with attention paid to the cultural mechanisms that allow normal
When writer Sir Walter Scott's assistant dies under strange circumstances, his inquiries lead him toward a rune encrusted sword, an obscure fraternal organization, and a centuries-old struggle over th
The popular Hispanic TV chef celebrates the art of Latin American cuisine in a richly illustrated cookbook that features 220 favorite recipes for appetizers, sauces, slads, vegetables, fish, meat and
A fable about loss, grief, and healing follows the transformative efforts of fifty-three-year-old Sandra to find her friend's missing cat in the aftermath of her own mother's death.
Narrated in a bold, fearless, hilarious voice and set against the lush, panoramic backdrop of Hawaii, "The Descendants "is a stunning debut novel about an unconventional family forced to come together
A fascinating historical novel about the origin of the Aztec empire told through the eyes of three main characters: Moctezuma, Tlacaelel and Ayocuan. They started together as friends, but poilitics an
An amicably divorced couple--Blake, a globe-trotting entrepreneur, and Maxine, an expert on childhood trauma--confront a life-changing choice as Blake deals with hundreds of orphaned children after a
In an investigation into the drug smuggling occurring between Mexico’s Zeta gang and the Italian Ndrangheta, journalist Rodriguez goes deep into the operations that join one of the most dangerous ille
Explores the evolution of God through the lives of ten historical prophets, saints, mystics, and martyrs who are each touched by a divine power, displaying in each story the ever-changing transformati
An instant American icon--the first Hispanic on the U.S. Supreme Court--tells the story of her life before becoming a judge in an inspiring, surprisingly personal memoir.With startling candor and inti
A Sensible Affair is based upon the assassination of four communist students in Cuba during the Batista era. Barroso takes us through the political intrigue, secrecy, and violence of the Fidel Castro
Provides an account of the life, career, and influence of revolutionary Ernesto "Che" Guevara, from his Argentine youth, through his leading role in the Cuban revolution, to his 1967 death in Bolivia.
A DEFINITIVE COMPENDIUM OF FOOD WISDOMEating doesn't have to be so complicated. In this age of ever-more elaborate diets and conflicting health advice, Food Rules brings a welcome simplicity to our da
An enlightening analysis about the current state of the economy, predictions of the double dip recession, the big collapse of the Chinese economy and why this might be the time for Latin-American coun
During an annual Fourth of July family gathering, the lives of four sisters--Candy, a supermodel; Tammy, a TV producer; Sabrina, an ambitious lawyer; and Annie, an artist--are changed by tragedy as th
"English and Spanish have been at war since Queen Elisabeth sank King Felipe's Spanish Armada in 1588," Rosario Ferre writes in the title poem of Language Duel; "Language carries with it all their fir
Every day Christine wakes up not knowing where she is. Her memories disappear every time she falls asleep. Her husband, Ben, is a stranger to her, and he's obligated to explain their life together on
A former hitman for one of the Mexican drug cartels, who worked his way up to become one of the leader's lieutenants before entering a witness protection program, recalls life as a ruthless killer and
Brimming with heart-pounding suspense and legal intrigue, the novel that placed John Grisham on the literary map forever changed the way the public looks at the law. In "The Firm", a young attorney is
Eight medieval knights and the nephew of a ninth murdered crusader risk their lives in an attempt to recover an object, hidden from the beginning of time beneath a spot in Jerusalem, that could change
The author describes her real-life adventure when, while training for a long-distance swim off the coast of California, she encounters a baby gray whale that had become separated from its mother and h
Viviana Sansaon, the president of a small Latin American country, awakens after an attack on her in a storeroom filled with the things she has forgotten in her life and recalls the story of a politica
THINK YOU KNOW THE ATKINS DIET? THINK AGAIN. THE NEW ATKINS IS... POWERFUL. Learn how to eat the wholesome foods that will turn your body into an amazing fat-burning machine. EASY. The updated and sim
This is the story of how a small group of men, with a frightening mix of delusion and calculation, rose from a tormented civilization to mount a catastrophic assault on the world’s mightiest
A violent crime brings together four people, including a widow, a convicted murderer, an ex-con trying to rebuild his life, and a detective, in a novel that explores the effects of violence on the liv
Dona Flor is a giant lady who lives in a tiny village in the American Southwest. Popular with her neighbors, she lets the children use her flowers as trumpets and her leftover tortillas as rafts. Flor
If you’ve ever wanted to walk on stilts, make sloe gin, ride an ostrich, or forecast the weather like your grandmother used to, this is the book you’ve been waiting for. This surprisingly handy and de
Before Valley of the Dolls and Sex in the City, there was The Best of Life, the iconic novel of ambitious career girls in New York City.First published in 1958, Rona Jaffe’s debut novel electrified re
For years Milo Talon had been riding the outlaw trail, looking for a man who had betrayed his family. Only Hank Rossiter wasn’t the man he had been: old now and blind, Rossiter was trying desperatel
