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| Cultural Themes CARLOS PUEBLA: VOICE OF THE PEOPLE Author:
Victor Pιrez-Galdσs Ortνz. A portrait of the life and creative work of Carlos Puebla is offered through the testament of the singer himself. Reference is made to the content of his musical creations inspired by acts and events of the Cuban Revolution. One chapter is specially dedicated to the history and character of the song 'Hasta Siempre', the most universally recognised Cuban musical creation of all those inspired by the life and work of Ernesto Che Guevara. Includes photos of Carlos Puebla, of his performances in Cuba and abroad, of his home town, of the Bodeguita del Medio and other places.
RELEVANT FIGURES IN CUBAN MUSIC Author:
Víctor Pérez-Galdós Ortíz. This
book offers a portrait of the life and work of 100 relevant figures in
Cuban music throught the ages: outstanding composers, singers and directors
of Cuban bands. Author:
Mileydis Ochoa In this interview Silvio Rodríguez tells of the difficulties he faced at the beginning of his career, aspects of his personal life, reflections on life and culture, his likes and preferences. A candid portrait of Silvio at 50. Includes photographic testimonies. DICTIONARY OF POPULAR CUBAN SYNONYMS AND ANTONYMS Author:
Santiago Alfonso Rodríguez Dictionary which collects together a wealth of phrases from the Cuban vernacular, its synonyms and antonyms and their historical development. Invaluable attempt to preserve the oral tradition.
An historical
novel which recreates moments of our independece wars, the "Puppet
Republic" and the era of the triumph of the Cuban Revolution.
DIALOGUES WITH DANCE Transcriptions of conversations, conferences, interviews, early memories of Alicia Alonso´s career, brief impressions of some of the works in her repertory, testimonies about some of the people with whom she worked and points of view on issues concerning the profession of dancer as well as dance in general. The current edition, being the 4th, is notably enriched and diversified in its structure. Contains color and black and white photographs. Previously
published by Cuban Letters (1986) and Galerna Publishing (1993). The selection
and notes are by Pedro Simón.
Author: Pablo
René Estévez Autobiographical novel, the third part of the Linda saga. Tells of the conclusion of the relationship between Linda II and Alejandro against the background of the literacy campaign. The book includes a prologue by the Uruguayan journalist, Soledad López.
A novel which relates the adventures of a French doll (Pepé) and his best friend (Manolín) and their socialization into the bosom of a family in Santa Clara. A story full of imagination and good taste, in which the thrills and spills of a unique little doll are recounted.
Novela que relata la historia de Fila, una niña cubana perteneciente a una familia tradicional que le impone las reglas de los pantalones largos, donde sólo es permitido conjugar los verbos femeninos. Fila desobedece, descubre el secreto del cambio y construye sus propias reglas.
WISE SAYINGS This work contains great popular wisdom and phrases of prominent figures from various countries and eras. Captures the imagination of the reader from the first line. The text includes sayings from Cuba and the rest of the world, the thought of José Martí, Solomon´s proverbs, the proverbs of Ecclesiastes and famous phrases of famous men. Organized in themes such as: Life, Women, Marriage, Virtues, Work, etc. MEMOIR OF AN INTERNATIONALIST DOCTORAuthor: Marcelino Feal Suárez Pages: 176 Account of a Cuban doctor and renowned writer for Cuban press, radio and television. Relates his and other doctors' experiences in the Nicaraguan Republic. The pages of this book contain everything from the most heart-warming relations between aid workers and friends of Cuba to the most blood-curdling descriptions of war. Its dramatic content reaches a climax in an attempted murder in an operating theater.
JOKE COCKTAIL A volume
which collects togeter hundreds of jokes written for television. Short
and amusing jokes and many gags which offer a splendid opportunity to
laugh at the true creole folk culture, plus other international jokes
from the purest white humour to others which border on green and black
humour, but never vulgar or bad taste jokes. A woman is walking with her dog and as she passes the park she says to her friend: - I´ve
just come from the vets, Two women talking: - My first
husband had gorgeous eyes.
BLACK JACKBLACK A police novel set in Cuba between 1950 and 1980. A 'religious figure' uses his sect to traffic marijuana and gather information for a "certain agency" that pays very well. Shortly after the triumph of the Cuban Revolution he is made custodian of a large quantity of heroin. He still has it when he decides to leave Cuba and so entrusts it to four of his acquaintances to deliver to his contact. The contact is murdered by someone who wants to steal the goods, the police intervene, frustrate attempts to recover the heroin and uncover a long list of crimes committed by this notorious gang.
VULTURES IN THE DESERT Prize-winning
novel in the crime literature competition organized by 'Capitán
San Luis' Publishing, Cuba.
A FAMILY AFFAIR A collection of 10 crime stories following the Giráldez family from their arrival in Cuba in the distant year of 1511, to the current days of 1980. The Giráldez family members, mainly doctors or lawyers, are independent people, rarely conventional and above all, curious. This curiosity leads them to investigate the crimes and mysteries they encounter on their adventures. The author has published other crime novels such as 'The Garden of Amphoras', 'Death Sets the Table'; 'Love, oh love!', 'The Eleventh Hour' amongst other short stories and novels of the same genre.
HAVANA. ITS JOURNEY THROUGH TIME A chronological presentation of the information and summaries of events occurring in Havana from 1519 until the year 2000. Historical events, birth and death dates of relevant figures, openings of cutural centers, notable political and cultural occurrences and even curiosities are all presented here. Fragments of musical creations and poems relevant to the city are also included.
POEMS OF LOVE AND LUST A collection of 31 poems written in free verse and rhyme, divided into two sections: Yearnings and fantasies, and Yearnings and passions.
CARIBBEAN WOMEN AND CAT Erotic novel whose plot begins at the opening of the XX Century when an adolescent girl discovers her grandmother's libertine past. She wants to follow in her footsteps in a more refined fashion, and prepares herself for this goal. Her marriage, romance and adventures occur as time goes by and culminate when she has reached maturity, in the post 2nd World War period.
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DOVES FLYING TO THE SUN
LINDA
LINDA GOES TO THE STARS
THE SILVER STRING
THE ROUND HOUSE
DATED IN HAVANA
JOURNEY TO A LEGEND
JOSEÍTO FERNÁNDEZ AND HIS GUAJIRA GUANTANAMERA
AT THE END OF THE ROAD