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Dirty Havana Trilogy

A Novel in Stories

By: Pedro Juan Gutierrez

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Dirty Havana Trilogy

A Novel in Stories

By: Pedro Juan Gutierrez

Banned in Cuba but celebrated throughout the Spanish-speaking world, this picaresque novel in stories chronicles the misadventures of Pedro Juan, a former Cuban journalist living from hand to mouth in the squalor of contemporary Havana, half disgusted and half fascinated by the depths to which he has sunk. Like the lives of so many of his neighbors in the crumbling, once-elegant apartment houses that line Havana's waterfront, Pedro Juan's days and nights have been reduced by the so-called special times -- the harsh recession that followed the Soviet Union's collapse -- to the struggle of surviving the daily grit through the escapist pursuit of sex. Pedro Juan scrapes by under the shadow of hunger -- all the while observing his lovers and friends, strangers on the street, and their suffering with an unsentimental, mocking, yet sympathetic eye.

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402

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Harper Collins

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0060006897

ISBN 13

9780060006891

The Insatiable Spider Man

By: Pedro Juan Gutiérrez

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The Insatiable Spider Man

By: Pedro Juan Gutiérrez

Pedro Juan Gutieacute;rrez's bestselling novel, Dirty Havana Trilogy, was hugely acclaimed for its honest depiction of a Cuban capital characterized by sleaze, sex, poverty and hedonism. In The Insatiable Spider Man we see the return of its anti-hero, who is again prowling the streets of Havana. Pedro Juan's relationship with his wife, Julia, is in terminal decline. He can no longer bear kissing her on the mouth and the trappings of domestic bliss hold no charms for this most restless and predatory of men. Our narrator's interests lie elsewhere: in the infinite possibilities of a chaotic Caribbean city and many chancers, artists and prostitutes who roam the streets in search of fresh experience. Pedro Juan Gutieacute;rrez again takes the reader on a journey into the underbelly of contemporary Havana - a world of easy sex, hard drinking and humorous anecdotes, that will be all too recognizable to the Gutieacute;rrez connoisseur.

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163

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0571221610

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9780571221615

Dirty Havana Trilogy

A Novel in Stories

By: Pedro Juan Gutierrez

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A Novel in Stories

By: Pedro Juan Gutierrez

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0060006897

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Propriety and Permissiveness in Bourbon Mexico

By: Juan Pedro Viqueira Alban

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Propriety and Permissiveness in Bourbon Mexico

By: Juan Pedro Viqueira Alban

The eighteenth century in New Spain witnessed major changes: among these, one of the most significant was the adoption of French customs among the upper groups of society in response to the spreading ideas of the Enlightenment. In addition, New Spain's economy and culture were also changing radically. The spread of these French-inspired ideas and customs soon reached the rest of urban society. These new ideas, it has been assumed, brought a relaxation of social customs. But Viqueira Alban takes this assumption, and raises the question: Was it really a period of relaxation of social customs, in this age of "growth without development?" He discovered that the movement of rural workers and their families to urban centers created a concern within the church and government hierarchy about the threat of disorder, leading to the need for new social restraints. By the end of the eighteenth century, New Spain was characterized by a very rich, agitated, and varied social life. This book explores the history of Mexico City in the eighteenth century, focusing on society, social classes, elite culture and popular culture. Propriety and Permissiveness examines how the elite culture in Mexico City attempted to create more space between themselves and the masses. Their anxiety about their status encouraged laws and practices that enforced social space. Bullfighting, the theater, street diversions, and the game of pelota (called jai-alai in the United States today) are all examined as part of the culture of this period. This new text is ideal for colonial Latin American survey courses, courses on the history of Mexico and Latin American literature, and courses on the popular culture and social history of Latin America.

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305

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Rowman & Littlefield Publishers

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1461641381

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9781461641384

The Discovery and Conquest of Peru

By: Pedro de Cieza de Leon

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The Discovery and Conquest of Peru

By: Pedro de Cieza de Leon

Dazzled by the sight of the vast treasure of gold and silver being unloaded at Seville’s docks in 1537, a teenaged Pedro de Cieza de León vowed to join the Spanish effort in the New World, become an explorer, and write what would become the earliest historical account of the conquest of Peru. Available for the first time in English, this history of Peru is based largely on interviews with Cieza’s conquistador compatriates, as well as with Indian informants knowledgeable of the Incan past. Alexandra Parma Cook and Noble David Cook present this recently discovered third book of a four-part chronicle that provides the most thorough and definitive record of the birth of modern Andean America. It describes with unparalleled detail the exploration of the Pacific coast of South America led by Francisco Pizarro and Diego de Almagro, the imprisonment and death of the Inca Atahualpa, the Indian resistance, and the ultimate Spanish domination. Students and scholars of Latin American history and conquest narratives will welcome the publication of this volume.

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522

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Duke University Press

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0822382504

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9780822382508

Expendable for God

Seventy Years in Christian Ministry

By: Pedro Gutiérrez

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Expendable for God

Seventy Years in Christian Ministry

By: Pedro Gutiérrez

Don Pedro's story highlights the necessity of preaching God’s Word to those in need of moral and social regeneration. His ministry as a pastor and an evangelist is an outstanding model of selfless, loving dedication and proven leadership. His courageous, yet tender responses to victims of sin and deception will impress all who read the record of his life. His 70 years of faithfulness to Christ give us a beautiful and almost unparalleled pattern for today's ministers of the truth. From the beginning, Don Pedro had a particular appeal to young people. Read here of how he dealt with personal concerns, how he handled issues of family and church, and how he carried out the great mission of his life – introducing men and women to the Savior and nurturing them in the Scriptures. His warm and transparent friendship, modest lifestyle, and caring spirit still draw us closer to the sovereign Lord who, in his grace, blessed Colombia and regions beyond through this God-fearing giant from Quindio. Biographical narratives, photography, and overall compilation by Jim Smyth.

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One Mission Society

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1622455991

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9781622455997

The travels of Pedro de Cieza de Léon

Part 2

By: Pedro de Cieza de Leon

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The travels of Pedro de Cieza de Léon

Part 2

By: Pedro de Cieza de Leon

Reproduction of the original: The travels of Pedro de Cieza de Léon by Pedro de Cieza de Leon

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302

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BoD – Books on Demand

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3734042488

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9783734042485

Noise in Spintronics

From Understanding to Manipulation

By: Farkhad Aliev,Juan Pedro Cascales

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Noise in Spintronics

From Understanding to Manipulation

By: Farkhad Aliev,Juan Pedro Cascales

This book covers the main physical mechanisms and the different contributions (1/f noise, shot noise, etc.) behind electronic fluctuations in various spintronic devices. It presents the first comprehensive summary of fundamental noise mechanisms in both electronic and spintronic devices and is therefore unique in that aspect. The pedagogic introduction to noise is complemented by a detailed description of how one could set up a noise measurement experiment in the lab. A further extensive description of the recent progress in understanding and controlling noise in spintronics, including the boom in 2D devices, molecular spintronics, and field sensing, is accompanied by both numerous bibliography references and tens of case studies on the fundamental aspects of noise and on some important qualitative steps to understand noise in spintronics. Moreover, a detailed discussion of unsolved problems and outlook make it an essential textbook for scientists and students desiring to exploit the information hidden in noise in both spintronics and conventional electronics.

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352

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CRC Press

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1351617397

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9781351617390

Book's by Pedro Juan Gutierrez

Dirty Havana Trilogy

Dirty Havana Trilogy

The Insatiable Spider Man

The Insatiable Spider Man

Dirty Havana Trilogy

Dirty Havana Trilogy

Propriety and Permissiveness in Bourbon Mexico

Propriety and Permissiveness in Bourbon Mexico

The Discovery and Conquest of Peru

The Discovery and Conquest of Peru

Expendable for God

Expendable for God

The travels of Pedro de Cieza de Léon

The travels of Pedro de Cieza de Léon

Noise in Spintronics

Noise in Spintronics

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