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This audiobook narrated by Tony Chiroldes traces the multifaceted history of Puerto Rico from pre-Columbian times to today.

Una novedosa y osada visión de la historia de Puerto Rico, desde la época precolombina, hasta hoy día. La historia de Puerto Rico ha estado marcada por conquistas y resistencias. A lo largo de los siglos los puertorriqueños han creado y sorteado complejas ideas sobre lo que significa pertenecer a una nación. En este libro, Jorell Meléndez-Badillo ofrece una nueva interpretación de la historia de Puerto Rico que da voz a los habitantes del archipiélago y propone una nueva perspectiva sobre los retos políticos, económicos y sociales a los que se enfrentan hoy en día.

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Bursting with key insights and eye-opening facts about the rich history and amazing culture of Costa Rica, this profound book provides modern readers with a deep dive into a beautiful Latin American nation with an incredible story to tell.

In Fantasy Island, Ed Morales traces how, over the years, Puerto Rico has served as a colonial satellite, a Cold War Caribbean showcase, a dumping ground for US manufactured goods, and a corporate tax shelter. He also shows how it has become a blank canvas for mercenary experiments in disaster capitalism on the frontlines of climate change, hamstrung by internal political corruption and the US federal government's prioritization of outside financial interests.

Acquired by the United States from Spain in 1898, Puerto Rico has a peculiar status among Latin American and Caribbean countries. Though they are US citizens, Puerto Ricans do not have their own voting representatives in Congress and cannot vote in presidential elections (although they are able to participate in the primaries). In recent years, Puerto Rico's colossal public debt sparked an economic crisis that catapulted it onto the national stage and intensified the exodus to the US, bringing to the fore many of the unresolved remnants of its colonial history.

A comprehensive guide to the foundations of Toltec wisdom, Beyond Fear is essential reading for fans of Don Miguel Ruiz’s New York Times best-selling book, The Four Agreements, which has sold over 8 million copies and has been translated into 46 languages worldwide. Providing instruction in the basic elements of the Toltec spiritual practice, this collection of ceremonies, wisdom, and prophecies empowers readers to shed their fears, judgments, and guilt - an essential step before practicing the Four Agreements.

Dive into the untold story of the Taíno people, the original inhabitants of Puerto Rico. "Echoes of the Taíno" transports listeners to an era before colonization, where rich traditions, spirituality, and resilient culture thrived in the heart of the Caribbean. Through vivid storytelling, this book unravels the profound connection between the Taíno people and the lush, breathtaking island of Borikén.

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Este país centroamericano es dueño de una gran riqueza natural representada en su variada flora y fauna, una superficie cubierta por hermosos y verdes follajes, además de un cálido y fresco clima ha hecho que Costa Rica sea conocida como el país de la eterna primavera. Por otro lado, este paradisíaco territorio se ha consolidado desde hace dos décadas como una de las democracias más estables de América, además de lograr uno de los mejores índices de desarrollo a nivel latinoamericano.

Conozca con nosotros la historia completa de este atractivo país caribeño, bendecido por su clima tropical, la alegría de sus gentes y un estado de ánimo excepcional en una entrega que va desde sus épocas precolombinas, la presencia española y su lucha enorme por la libertad.

"Puerto Rico: A Living History" is a podcast that takes listeners on an immersive journey through the rich and diverse history of Puerto Rico, from its indigenous roots to its modern-day realities. Each episode explores different facets of Puerto Rican culture, society, politics, and more, building a comprehensive narrative of the island's past and its impact on the present. The podcast aims to keep the vibrant tapestry of Puerto Rican history alive, fostering a deeper understanding and appreciation of the island's unique identity.

Último dia no Orfanato Tia Guga é um ensaio literário acerca de duas experiências de vida que se re-fazem desde o contexto da orfandade. Ao encerrar o trabalho da trilogia musical, o ensaio poético confessional aponta para o interesse do artista de se dedicar também à literatura. Para esta primeira série, Rico Dalasam entrelaça suas elaborações junto às memórias de vida de sua mãe, Ana, no movimento que os conectou, tornando mãe e filho. Este projeto foi contemplado na 3a edição do edital de Apoio à Cultura Negra na cidade de São Paulo da Secretaria Municipal de Cultura.

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Hablamos de aquellas cosas que marcaron a Puerto Rico en los años 90s desde la nostalgia y el análisis.

Crimepod Puerto Rico reseña las historias de crimen que conmocionaron al pueblo de Puerto Rico.

NBC News Senior White House Correspondent Gabe Gutierrez offers a forceful, necessary exposé on the precarious realities and politics of modern Puerto Rico, detailing the decade of financial exploitation, federal negligence, and American ambivalence that pushed the most populous US territory to the brink and examining what must be done to insure the island’s survival. What emerges is an eye-opening narrative of American ambivalence about an island so deeply tied to our uncomfortable imperial past.

Un libro imprescindible en la línea de Sapiens, de Yuval Noah Harari. Un ensayo que mezcla las humanidades, con la filosofía moral y la ciencia. Una investigación que aporta una visión amplia y humana de lo que significa ser humano. Los humanos son los animales más curiosos, emocionales, imaginativos, agresivos y desconcertantes del planeta. Pero, ¿nos conocemos realmente bien a nosotros mismos?

El Programa de Asistencia al Artista (PROA) del Museo de Arte de Puerto Rico presenta RETRATO PERSONAL, una serie de programas dedicados a recopilar la historia de las artes plásticas de nuestro país, a través de las experiencias de sus principales actores, los artistas puertorriqueños o residentes de Puerto Rico. En RETRATO PERSONAL nos adentraremos en las vidas y experiencias de nuestros artistas que se traducen en sus diversas y ricas producciones plásticas. Mediante sus palabras comparten un #selfie íntimo y no conocido, narrado por sus protagonistas, desde sus inicios hasta hoy. La ...