Cycle Of Seasons In Corrales by freelance writer Ruth W. Armstrong is an inspirational celebration of the turn of the seasons in Corrales and throughout New Mexico. Love of life, memories of the past and keen awareness of the present permeate this spiritual treatise. Enhanced with the photography of Ruth and Ellis Armstrong, Cycle Of Seasons In Corrales an impressive and timeless evocation and well worth the reading by anyone who appreciates what nature offers as the Earth encircles the Sun.

Vincent Malmstrom has written a wonderfully entertaining book stuffed full of facts on the Mesoamerican systems of calendrical accounting. I had no idea the history of their calendars went so far back, nor that they were so widely used by such a great number of civilizations. His theories fill in where the facts leave off, as most studies on ancient cultures must, and the facts support his hypotheses. Malmstrom's theories on the origin of the calendar are quite different in some aspects than those of scholars before him -- one major difference is that he does not believe the Olmec developed the calendar. I don't want to ruin any surprises for a reader -- and there are some for those who accept the commonly supported theories of the Olmec as the "father" of all subsequent Mesoamerican civilizations -- so I will stop with just one more comment: If you have any interest in Mesoamerica or the cultures of the Zoque, Olmec, Zapotec, Maya, Mixtec, Toltec or Aztec, GET THIS BOOK!

¿bajo que condiciones de libre comercio funcionaría la economía mexicana actualmente?

This book was described as an autobiographical travel piece, but it's far more than that. This is the story of a woman who's made a journey that's much further than the distance on a map. The author shares both her personal story and the stories of her observations as she travels across the U.S., Mexico, Central America, and South America. It is still amazing to me that this wasn't a longer book since there is so much that's packed into it. The pace is quick and sometimes unrelenting. Unfortunately use of the trite term of "page turner" does indeed apply here. This is a story of a woman without advantage other than her heart, mind, and a strong will. Interestingly this is also a woman that is still in mid-stride. Oprah! Why haven't you discovered this one? I was absolutely energized and inspired when I finally put this book down!

Joe Hayes is an excellent storyteller. I have seen him entertain a group of children. It was amazing. His unique way to incorporate spanish and english in the same stories gives the children a feel that they are really there. They can exsperiance the culture and enjoy the story. Joe is a great storyteller and this tape is a great way to incoporate him into your classroom or at your house without haveing him thier. He allows the child to use thier imagination. It is great. I am 25, but I could not get the age to work. This is from a teacher point of view.

Joe brings a lot of native stoys with jokes and morals. All use interesting creatures from New Mexico.

Mary Andrade's bi-lingual (Spanish/English) Day Of The Dead In Mexico: Through The Eyes Of The Soul presents the celebration of one of Mexico's most beautiful, pre-Hispanic traditions as observed in Mexico City, Mixquic, and Morelos, when families honor their ancestors through ritual, festival, and celebration. Beautifully presented color photography enhances the text throughout, including information on the celebratory preparations, buying of items in the marketplace (tianguis) that will be used in the altars; the offerings (ofrendas) in homage to the souls of the dad; and the cemetery vigil. Also very highly recommended for multicultural studies collections and Hispanic culture reading lists are Mary Andrade's companion volume, Day Of The Dead In Mexico: Oaxaca ... which focuses on how the festival observances in the Mexican state of Oaxaca.

This book stands alone in the annals of art history. No other book gives such an intimate view into the day-to-day trials of a working artist. Weston, who from time to time fostered ambitions of becoming a writer, genrously shares his thoughts and his experiences over a 15 year period, culminating in a remarkable portrait of the artist as a human being. While literary critics may have occasion to fault his prose, which at times seems flowery and verbose, given his Victorian-age education this can be forgiven of him. Weston takes us through his decision to leave his family and travel to Mexico, where he chronicles not only his own work, but that of other artists. He writes of the bullfights, love affairs, the scenery, and of the many unforgettable characters he met along the way. Weston moved in many circles, and thoroughly enjoyed himself, whether his company be artists or revolutionaries. He shares with the reader his many instances of self doubt, of guilt, and of poverty. He also shares his many triumphs, as his original photography begins to garner commercial success. We see Weston as an art critic, giving unflinching opinions of the works of Diego Rivera, Carlos Orozco, Robinson Jeffers, and a host of others. He is no less honest in his evaluation of his own work. Included in the volume are 72 extremely well-reproduced photographs divided into the various periods of his photographic life. We are givin a behind-the-scenes look at how these photographs were made, from both the artistic and the technical point of veiw. Most importantly, the Daybooks is not just for photographers or Weston afficianodos, but for anyone who appreciates a well-written autobiography of a remarkable artist.

BEAUTIFUL pictures!!! A photographer who captures the very HEART and SOUL of the people, and with a sensitivity to their culture and beliefs that merits the utmost applause!!! If you can't go to Michoacan on November 1st, this has got to be the next best thing to being there!!

Every sensible attorney in Mexico will agree that reading this book is essential for the proper study of civil contracts therein.

The book in comment is widely regarded in Mexico as the foremost legal text of its kind, comprising the analysis of the general provisons and principles that rule contracts in general, as well as those governing the ones which are expressly regulated in the Civil Code and explanations on the rules and principles applicable to those contracts which are not.

The explanations contained in the book are as comprehensive, detailed and clear as you could ask for. It is certainly a cornerstone of the legal theory of contracts in Mexico.