Cuba

Look for full-color photos, original maps, interactive, browser-friendly sidebars, handy "fast facts," and an authoritat... (more)

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Despite its relatively small size, the island nation of Cuba has often played a major role in global politics. Readers w... (more)

Despite its relatively small size, the island nation of Cuba has often played a major role in global politics. Readers will explore the country{u2019}s fascinating and sometimes tumultuous history as they tour its beautiful beaches, rugged mountains, and bustling cities. They will also be immersed in Cuba{u2019}s rich culture, from its delicious cuisine to its many contributions to the arts. (less)

"In this book, readers learn about what it is like to live in Cuba"--Provided by publisher. (more)

"In this book, readers learn about what it is like to live in Cuba"--Provided by publisher. (less)

"Explores the geography, history, government, economy, people, and culture of Cuba"--Provided by publisher. (more)

"Explores the geography, history, government, economy, people, and culture of Cuba"--Provided by publisher. (less)

"Cuban food is known worldwide for its blend of bright colours and intense flavors, and Cuba: The Cookbook is the first ... (more)

"Cuban food is known worldwide for its blend of bright colours and intense flavors, and Cuba: The Cookbook is the first book to celebrate and document comprehensively its cuisine and contemporary food culture. Collected by those who best know the entire Cuban culinary landscape, the 350 home-cooking recipes in this compendium explore the country's myriad traditions and influences - from Spanish to Soviet to Chinese - through recipes for appetizers, rice dishes, fish, meat, vegetables, egg dishes, desserts, and more."--Amazon.com. (less)

"In this book, readers will learn about the unique and defining features of Cuba. Vibrant, full-color photos and careful... (more)

"In this book, readers will learn about the unique and defining features of Cuba. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about the key details of the country including geography, climate, culture, and resources. Compelling questions encourage further inquiry"-- (less)

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Hong Kong: Jake Grafton takes his wife, Callie, along when the U.S. government sends him to Hong Kong to find out how de... (more)

Hong Kong: Jake Grafton takes his wife, Callie, along when the U.S. government sends him to Hong Kong to find out how deeply the U.S. Consul-General is embedded in a political money-raising scandal. And why not? Jake and Callie met and fell in love in Hong Kong during the Vietnam War, and the consul-general is an old friend from those days, Tiger Cole. The Grafton's quickly discover that Hong Kong is a powder keg ready to explode. A political murder and the closure of a foreign bank by the communist government are the sparks that light the fuse ... and Tiger Cole is right in the middle of the action. When Callie is kidnapped by a rebel faction, Jake finds himself drawn into the vortex of a high-tech civil war. Drawing on the skills of CIA operative Tommy Carmellini, in order to save his wife Jake Grafton must figure out who he can trust-both among the Western factions vying for control of the volatile situation, and among the Chinese patriots fighting for their nation's future-and make sure the right side wins. (less)

Presents the major forces that have shaped the country both historically and culturally, offering a close look at themes... (more)

Presents the major forces that have shaped the country both historically and culturally, offering a close look at themes emblematic to the nation's history. Features articles on works of art and nonfiction, political documents, speeches, testimonies, flashpoint events and places of cultural significance. (less)

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A U.S. aircraft carrier launches a strike against Cuba after spies discover missiles with bacteriological warheads point... (more)

A U.S. aircraft carrier launches a strike against Cuba after spies discover missiles with bacteriological warheads pointed at the U.S. The action comes amid a power struggle on the island in anticipation of Fidel Castro's imminent death. As Fidel Castro lies dying in Cuba, the U.S. awaits the unavoidable power struggle, but unbeknownst to everyone, the President of the United States has hidden secret weapons on Cuba's Guantanemo Bay, and when those weapons are discovered by Cuban factions, only Admiral Grafton can save America from total annihilation. (less)

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"Cuba is the pearl of the Caribbean Sea. Thanks to its colonial past, Havana, the capital, has plenty of palaces, nice m... (more)

"Cuba is the pearl of the Caribbean Sea. Thanks to its colonial past, Havana, the capital, has plenty of palaces, nice mansions, cathedrals, strong forts, and shady alleys. "On its streets, American automotive classics from the '50s create a huge contrast with coaches. Trinidad is full of palaces built by sugar barons, while Santa Clara is the town of the legendary revolutionary, Che Guevara. "Visit Varadero, Santa Clara, Sancti Spiritus, Trinidad, Cienfuegos, Guama, Marina Hemingway, Havana, Tropicana show"--Container. (less)

Cuba's unspoiled tropical terrain, closed for decades by a U.S. trade embargo, escaped the commercialization of its Cari... (more)

Cuba's unspoiled tropical terrain, closed for decades by a U.S. trade embargo, escaped the commercialization of its Caribbean island neighbors. A title wave of hotels, asphalt, and pollution may be just ahead, if tourism experts are right. Look inside the long-closed paradise to see what the future holds for Cuba's unusual species of amphibians, reptiles, and fresh water fish. (less)