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You're no idiot, of course. You know there are more people from Latin America living in the United States than ever before. And you're aware that Latinos come from several countries, including Cuba, Mexico, and the Dominican Republic. But you don't have to go south of the border to explore the rich Latino heritage, mi amigo! The Complete Idiot's Guide to Latino History and Culture offers an exhaustive exploration of all things Hispanic.
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"Learn to make every moment a once-in-a-lifetime experience with this definitive guide to the Japanese art of ichigo ichie (pronounced itchy-GO itchy-A), from the bestselling authors of Ikigai. Every moment in our life happens only once, and if we let it slip away, we lose it forever--an idea captured by the Japanese phrase ichigo ichie. Often spoken in Japan when greeting someone or saying goodbye, to convey that the encounter is unique and special,...
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"In the mid-sixteenth century, Spanish explorers in the Chesapeake region kidnapped an Indian teenager and took him back to Spain, a common occurrence at the time. What was uncommon in this case was that the young man eventually came back. During his timeabroad, the boy lived in Madrid, Seville, Havana, and Mexico City, becoming a favorite of King Philip II and converting to Catholicism in the process. In fact, his faith grew so strong, he said, that...
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Small-town girl Jerrica lives an unexceptional life; until she takes on a secret identity inspired by her music. She becomes Jem: the bold, stunning and absolutely fearless global superstar! But when it seems that she may lose touch with the things that really matter, Jerrica and her band of sisters begin a one-in-a-million journey, discovering that some talents are too special to keep hidden.
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A compliation of classic cartoons featuring all time favorite characters from the golden age of animation. Disc 1 includes: 30 Popeye, and 22 Betty Boop cartoons. Disc 2 includes: 5 Tom & Jerry, 7 Pied Piper, 14 Three stooges, 3 Casper, 3 Herman , 4 Gabby, 3 Little Audrey, 2 Little Lulu, 2 Felix the Cat, and 3 Mr. Bang, Katrinka, & The Skipper cartoons.