Ross, John
Contents: Introduction: Welcome to El Monstruo -- Birth of a monstruo -- City of flowers & smoking hearts -- City of palaces & ghosts -- City of betrayed hopes -- City of order & progress -- City of the cannibal revolution -- City of artists & assassins -- City & country -- The city goes to war; city of miracles & hype -- Uruchurtu's city -- City of dread & redemption -- City of denial & shame -- City in...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Nation Books 2009
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 972 ROSVilloro, Juan
Summary: Collection of two decades' writing about Mexico City, combining personal stories with vivid evocations and chronicles.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Vintage Español 2021
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Summary: "Inspired by the flavors, ingredients, and flair of culinary and cultural hotspot Mexico City, Gabriela Caamara's style of fresh-first, vegetable-forward, legume-loving, and seafood-centric Mexican cooking is a siren call to home cooks who crave authentic, on-trend recipes they can make with confidence and regularity. With 150 recipes for Basicos (basics), Desayunos (breakfasts), Primeros...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Lorena Jones Books/an imprint Ten Speed Press 2019
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 641.5972 CAMLorentzen, Luke
Summary: Follows a Mexican family who runs a private ambulance company in Mexico City, where the government provides fewer than forty-five emergency ambulances for a population of nine million, examining the struggles and challenges that operating in this cutthroat industry involves.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Passion River 2020
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1 available in TC Film Fest DVDs, Call number: DVD TCFF MIDSummary: Discover the stories, ideas, and methods behind today's most compelling artists; features sixteen artists from North America (Chicago, Mexico City, Los Angeles, and Vancouver).
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2016
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1 available in E-TV DVDs, Call number: DVD E-TV ARTMeade, Julie
Summary: "Baroque palaces and energetic streets, old-school taquerías and contemporary art: experience this bustling metropolis with Moon Mexico City"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Avalon Travel 2023
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 917.25 MEXGoldman, Francisco
Summary: "Goldman's story of his emergence from grief five years after his wife's death, symbolized by his attempt to overcome his fear of driving in the city. Embracing the DF (Mexico City) as his home, Goldman explores and celebrates the city, which stands defiantly apart from so many of the social ills and violence wracking Mexico ... [and] sets out to try to understand the menacing challenges the...
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2014
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 917.253 GOLVilloro, Juan
Summary: "Horizontal Vertigo: the title refers to the fear of ever-impending earthquakes, which led Mexicans to build their capital city outward rather than upward. With the perspicacity of a keenly observant flâneur, Villoro wanders through the city seemingly without a plan, describing people, places, and things, while brilliantly drawing connections among them, the better to reveal, in all its...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Pantheon Books 2021
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 972 VILSummary: Presents the parallels between the two great American societies of the Aztecs and the Incas, both of which fell to the Spanish conquistadores of the sixteenth century. Includes re-creations of lost cities such as Tenochtitlan and Machu Picchu.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Distributed by Kultur International Films 2000
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 972.018 EMPSmith, Tommie
Summary: "A groundbreaking and timely graphic memoir from one of the most iconic figures in American sports-and a tribute to his fight for civil rights. On October 16, 1968, during the medal ceremony at the Mexico City Olympics, Tommie Smith, the gold medal winner in the 200-meter sprint, and John Carlos, the bronze medal winner, stood on the podium in black socks and raised their black-gloved fists to...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Norton Young Readers, an imprint of W.W. Norton & Company 2022
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1 available in Young Adult Collection, Call number: YA B SMISummary: Rudy Maxa etches a portrait of Guadalahara's vibrant culture and passionate artists, Mexico City's large metropolis, Puerto Vallerta's traditional charms, and the beaches of the Mexican Riviera. Includes Ballet Folklorico, Anthropology Museum.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Distributed by Questar 2010
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 917.204 BESOseland, James
Summary: Whether you're an absolute beginner at Mexican cooking or already a pro, World Food: Mexico City is for you. This definitive and beautiful user's guide unlocks the secrets to real Mexican cuisine with more than fifty authentic, reliable recipes, while the compelling stories and photography tell the tale of the vibrant culinary capital of Latin America. You'll be taken to home kitchens, markets,...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Ten Speed Press 2020
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 641.5972 OSECarlos, John Wesley.
Summary: "Seen around the world, John Carlos and Tommie Smith's Black Power salute on the 1968 Olympic podium sparked controversy and career fallout. Yet their show of defiance remains one of the most iconic images of Olympic history and the Black Power movement.Here is the remarkable story of one of the men behind the salute, lifelong activist John Carlos"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Haymarket Books 2011
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2017
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1 available in JT Non-Fiction, Call number: JT Blk Hist Sport Smith-LleraSummary: Lonely Planet's Mexico is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Discover the ancient Maya world at Palenque, explore the world-class diving reef at Cabo Pulmo, and tour the most important works of Mexico's top muralists around Mexico City; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Mexico and begin...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Lonely Planet 2023
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Summary: "Este libro forma parte del largo recorrido periodístico de Anabel Hernández en su incesante búsqeuda por entender el complejo imperio del crimen organizado y los cárteles de la droga en México, los cuales desde hace décadas tienen sumida a la nación en una espiral de violencia en la que todos los días son explotadas, desaparecidas o asesinadas decenas de personas inocentes, muchas de ellas del...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Grijalbo 2022
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 468.4 HERLevy, Janice.
Summary: Simple text and color illustrations present the historical background and contemporary celebration of the Cinco de Mayo holiday.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Albert Whitman 2007
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J468 LEV SPANISHCocking, Lauren
Summary: A cultural bonanza, a sun-seekers paradise, a foodie haven- Mexico is a treat for every visitor. Whether you want to sample smoky mezcal in Oaxaca, swim in the Yucatan's crystal-clear cenotes or discover ancient Maya ruins in the jungle, your DK Eyewitness travel guide makes sure you experience all that Mexico has to offer. Many are drawn to Mexico for its pristine beaches, but exploring inland...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Dorling Kindersley Limited 2022
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Summary: Offers a portrait of the Mexican people, their lifestyles, and a representative sampling of their crafts.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Chronicle Books 1990
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 745.0972 SAYRochfort, Desmond.
Summary: The story of the Mexican mural movement is told in a history of the artists, accompanied by more than one hundred reproductions of the murals that showcase popular as well as lesser-known works.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Chronicle Books 1998
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 751.7 ROCMills, Deborah
Summary: Alfredo y su papá deben cruzar la frontera en un viaje difícil de México a los Estados Unidos. ¿Encontrarán el nuevo hogar que están buscando en el otro lado? Basándose en hechos reales, esta historia cobra vida gracias a la ilustradora Mexicana Claudia Navarro, y está repleta de notas al final del texto para iniciar conversaciones sobre inmigración.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Barefoot Books 2018
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1 available in Juvenile World Languages, Call number: J SPANISH 325 MILWebb, Elizabeth
Summary: In the borderlands between the United States and Mexico, America's largest cat--the jaguar--is fighting to regain its kingdom. Added to the endangered species list in 1997, the jaguar has declined in population mainly due to habitat fragmentation created by roads, farms, mines, and most controversially, the border wall. Such human-made barriers prevent free movement of many wild animals for...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Twenty-First Century Books 2021
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1 available in Young Adult Non-fiction, Call number: YA 333.95 WEBGerster, Michelle
Summary: "A poignant bilingual YA graphic memoir about a teenage girl's harrowing experience crossing the Mexico-US border. This compelling young adult graphic memoir tells the story of Gricelda, a fifteen-year-old Mexican girl who crosses the border into America with her mother and younger brother in search of a better life. Their treacherous journey is filled with both heartbreak and hope. Will...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Arsenal Pulp Press 2021
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Summary: "Julia no es la hija mexicana perfecta. Ese era el rol de su hermana Olga. Olga no fue a la universidad, se quedó en casa para cuidar a sus padres, limpiar la casa y trabajar a medio tiempo. Julia tiene grandes sueños y no quiere formar parte del camino de su hermana mayor. Pero un solo error, que ocurre mientras enviaba un mensaje de texto al mismo tiempo que cruzaba la calle más concurrida de...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Vintage Español 2018