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Havana Nocturne

Author : T. J. English
Publisher : Harper Collins
ISBN 13 : 0061795585
Total Pages : 422 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (617 download)

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Download or read book Havana Nocturne written by T. J. English and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2009-10-13 with total page 422 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In modern-day Havana, the remnants of the glamorous past are everywhere—old hotel-casinos, vintage American cars & flickering neon signs speak of a bygone era that is widely familiar & often romanticized, but little understood. In Havana Nocturne, T.J. English offers a multifaceted true tale of organized crime, political corruption, roaring nightlife, revolution & international conflict that interweaves the dual stories of the Mob in Havana & the event that would overshadow it, the Cuban Revolution. As the Cuban people labored under a violently repressive regime throughout the 50s, Mob leaders Meyer Lansky & Charles "Lucky" Luciano turned their eye to Havana. To them, Cuba was the ultimate dream, the greatest hope for the future of the US Mob in the post-Prohibition years of intensified government crackdowns. But when it came time to make their move, it was Lansky, the brilliant Jewish mobster, who reigned supreme. Having cultivated strong ties with the Cuban government & in particular the brutal dictator Fulgencio Batista, Lansky brought key mobsters to Havana to put his ambitious business plans in motion. Before long, the Mob, with Batista's corrupt government in its pocket, owned the biggest luxury hotels & casinos in Havana, launching an unprecedented tourism boom complete with the most lavish entertainment, the world's biggest celebrities, the most beautiful women & gambling galore. But their dreams collided with those of Fidel Castro, Che Guevara & others who would lead the country's disenfranchised to overthrow their corrupt government & its foreign partners—an epic cultural battle that English captures in all its sexy, decadent, ugly glory. Bringing together long-buried historical information with English's own research in Havana—including interviews with the era's key survivors—Havana Nocturne takes readers back to Cuba in the years when it was a veritable devil's playground for mob leaders. English deftly weaves together the parallel stories of the Havana Mob—featuring notorious criminals such as Santo Trafficante Jr & Albert Anastasia—& Castro's 26th of July Movement in a riveting, up-close look at how the Mob nearly attained its biggest dream in Havana—& how Fidel Castro trumped it all with the revolution.

The Pride of Havana

Author : Roberto Gonzalez Echevarria
Publisher : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 : 019028711X
Total Pages : 513 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (92 download)

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Download or read book The Pride of Havana written by Roberto Gonzalez Echevarria and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2001-05-24 with total page 513 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the first amateur leagues of the 1860s to the exploits of Livan and Orlando "El Duque" Hernandez, here is the definitive history of baseball in Cuba. Roberto Gonzalez Echevarria expertly traces the arc of the game, intertwining its heroes and their stories with the politics, music, dance, and literature of the Cuban people. What emerges is more than a story of balls and strikes, but a richly detailed history of Cuba told from the unique cultural perch of the baseball diamond. Filling a void created by Cuba's rejection of bullfighting and Spanish hegemony, baseball quickly became a crucial stitch in the complex social fabric of the island. By the early 1940s Cuba had become major conduit in spreading the game throughout Latin America, and a proving ground for some of the greatest talent in all of baseball, where white major leaguers and Negro League players from the U.S. all competed on the same fields with the cream of Latin talent. Indeed, readers will be introduced to several black ballplayers of Afro-Cuban descent who played in the Major Leagues before Jackie Robinson broke the color barrier once and for all. Often dramatic, and always culturally resonant, Gonzalez Echevarria's narrative expertly lays open the paradox of fierce Cuban independence from the U.S. with Cuba's love for our national pastime. It shows how Fidel Castro cannily associated himself with the sport for patriotic p.r.--and reveals that his supposed baseball talent is purely mythical. Based on extensive primary research and a wealth of interviews, the colorful, often dramatic anecdotes and stories in this distinguished book comprise the most comprehensive history of Cuban baseball yet published and ultimately adds a vital lost chapter to the history of baseball in the U.S.

The Havana Mob

Author : T. J. English
Publisher : Mainstream Publishing Company
ISBN 13 : 9781845962234
Total Pages : 400 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (622 download)

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Download or read book The Havana Mob written by T. J. English and published by Mainstream Publishing Company. This book was released on 2008-09-04 with total page 400 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Throughout the 1950s, as the Cuban people laboured under a violently repressive regime, the Mob-financed revelry in Havana never stopped. Tourists from around the world flooded in to gamble, go to the racetrack, see an elaborate floorshow at the Tropicana, hear some of the hottest music around and perhaps partake in the sexual activities that flourished on the fringe of the most colourful nightlife scene of the twentieth century. It may have seemed like fun and games, but for the Havana Mob it was a serious business. Led by Meyer Lansky and Lucky Luciano - and with the full compliance of President Fulgencio Batista - the Mob set out to create a financial empire that would rival the 'glory days' of Prohibition in the US. For a time, the plan seemed to be a runaway success, but they were sowing the seeds of their own demise. Behind the scenes, Fidel Castro was building opposition to what he portrayed as the debauchery and corruption of capitalism run amok in Havana - the result was revolution. The Havana Mob captures a unique and exotic chapter not only in the history of organised crime but also in the history of the United States, and for the first time the story is told through interviews and the first-hand accounts of those who were actually there.

Cae la noche sobre La Habana

Author : Ignacio del Burgo
Publisher : Universo de Letras
ISBN 13 : 8419613975
Total Pages : 141 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (196 download)

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Download or read book Cae la noche sobre La Habana written by Ignacio del Burgo and published by Universo de Letras. This book was released on 2023-06-19 with total page 141 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: - La Habana, 1934. Lucky Luciano quiere introducirse en Cuba y para ello compra a Fulgencio Batista, quien está llamado a convertirse en el próximo presidente del país. Lo que el mafioso ignora es que su hombre fuerte en La Habana, John Panetta, va a iniciar una nueva vida con la mujer que ama y para ello ha sellado un pacto con la Inteligencia de Estados Unidos, a la que ofrece información a cambio de inmunidad. Todo salta por los aires cuando Panetta, que ha entregado el millón de dólares destinado a Batista al director de una modesta sucursal bancaria habanera, es asesinado. Una trama adictiva y vertiginosa que atrapa al lector hasta su imprevisible desenlace.

La Lupe, Reina PoseíDa

Author : Israel Matos
Publisher : Palibrio
ISBN 13 : 146332846X
Total Pages : 369 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (633 download)

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Download or read book La Lupe, Reina PoseíDa written by Israel Matos and published by Palibrio. This book was released on 2012-07 with total page 369 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lupe Victoria Yoli Raymond, popularmente conocida como La Lupe, o La Yiyiyi, lleno toda una época con su música, una mujer de un extraordinario valor, sin embargo, aun su recuerdo esta cubierto como con un velo, donde lo que nos llegan son historias, que muchas veces rayan en lo inverosímil o meras exageraciones. Pero la vida de Lupe fue así, siempre rodeada de hechos como salidos de la leyenda. Desde las polvorientas calles de San Pedrito, en el Oriente de Cuba, se trillo una carrera como interprete de música popular, hizo temblar la revolución de Fidel Castro, llego a los Estados Unidos, donde se situó en el trono incuestionable de La Reina de la Canción Latina. En esta obra, el autor desvela la vida de la artista como nunca nadie antes lo había hecho, con una narrativa dramática, emotiva, triste y perturbadora, llevando al lector a los mas oscuros rincones de la vida de la diva, así como también a los mas cándidos, leales, humanos y amorosos sentimientos de los que siempre fue dueña La Lupe. La Lupe, una Reina Poseída, revela la verdadera vida de Lupe Victoria Yoli Raymond, sin leyendas, sin tapujos. Conozca sus momentos de triunfos, así como los momentos amargos, de dolor miseria y abandono por los que tuvo que pasar esta extraordinaria mujer. Véalos pasar frente a sus ojos como una película, la cual nadie aun ha sido espectador.

Havana Nocturne

Author : T J English
Publisher : William Morrow
ISBN 13 : 9780062155238
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (552 download)

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Download or read book Havana Nocturne written by T J English and published by William Morrow. This book was released on 2016-06-13 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An award-winning journalist and historian offers the complete story of how the Mob infiltrated Havana in the 1950s, made a fortune--and lost it all to Fidel Castro. 16-page b&w photo insert.

Night Club & Bar

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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 758 pages
Book Rating : 4.E/5 ( download)

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Bulletin

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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 930 pages
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Download or read book Bulletin written by and published by . This book was released on 1905 with total page 930 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Havana Beyond the Ruins

Author : Anke Birkenmaier
Publisher : Duke University Press
ISBN 13 : 082235070X
Total Pages : 346 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (223 download)

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Download or read book Havana Beyond the Ruins written by Anke Birkenmaier and published by Duke University Press. This book was released on 2011-08-10 with total page 346 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Looks at portrayals of Havana in literature, music, and the visual arts in the post-Soviet era, as the city is reinvented as a destination for international tourists and business ventures.

American Sabor

Author : Marisol Berros-Miranda
Publisher : University of Washington Press
ISBN 13 : 0295742631
Total Pages : 352 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (957 download)

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Download or read book American Sabor written by Marisol Berros-Miranda and published by University of Washington Press. This book was released on 2017-12-19 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Evoking the pleasures of music as well as food, the word sabor signifies a rich essence that makes our mouths water or makes our bodies want to move. American Sabor traces the substantial musical contributions of Latinas and Latinos in American popular music between World War II and the present in five vibrant centers of Latin@ musical production: New York, Los Angeles, San Antonio, San Francisco, and Miami. From Tito Puente�s mambo dance rhythms to the Spanglish rap of Mellow Man Ace, American Sabor focuses on musical styles that have developed largely in the United States�including jazz, rhythm and blues, rock, punk, hip hop, country, Tejano, and salsa�but also shows the many ways in which Latin@ musicians and styles connect US culture to the culture of the broader Americas. With side-by-side Spanish and English text, authors Marisol Berr�os-Miranda, Shannon Dudley, and Michelle Habell-Pall�n challenge the white and black racial framework that structures most narratives of popular music in the United States. They present the regional histories of Latin@ communities�including Chicanos, Tejanos, and Puerto Ricans�in distinctive detail, and highlight the shared experiences of immigration/migration, racial boundary crossing, contesting gender roles, youth innovation, and articulating an American experience through music. In celebrating the musical contributions of Latinos and Latinas, American Sabor illuminates a cultural legacy that enriches us all.

Moon Havana

Author : Christopher P. Baker
Publisher : Moon Travel
ISBN 13 : 1631217305
Total Pages : 316 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (312 download)

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Download or read book Moon Havana written by Christopher P. Baker and published by Moon Travel. This book was released on 2018-02-20 with total page 316 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Moon Travel Guides: Your World, Your Way Enchanting music, incredible cuisine, and stunning colonial architecture: Havana's beauty and charm captivate everyone who visits. Dive in with Moon Havana. Easy-to-use itineraries, from a revolutionary history tour to a week covering cars, cigars, and cabarets, tailored for adventurers, party animals, artists, beach bums, history buffs, and more Activities and unique ideas for every traveler: Stroll through Habana Vieja and admire the old-world architecture and plazas lit by gas lanterns. Savor delectable criollo cuisine, indulge in the world's finest cigars, or sip mojitos and cuba libres made from the best Cuban rum. Visit the Museo de la Revolución for a taste of history, or discover the ins and outs of Cuba's nightlife, from salsa dancing to LGBT hotspots. And, don't miss Havana's incredible performance scene: Pick from Rat-Pack-style lounges, Afro-Cuban beats, classical music, Cuban ballet and more Honest advice from award-winning travel writer Christopher P. Baker on the country he has studied for decades Full-color photos and detailed maps and directions for exploring on your own Background information on the landscape, history, government, and culture, including a Spanish phrasebook A comprehensive guide to travel laws, visas and officialdom, and health and safety tips Essential insight for travelers on transportation and accommodations, packaged in a book light enough to fit in your carry-on With Moon Havana's practical tips, myriad activities, and local insight, you can plan your trip your way. Island-hopping around the Caribbean? Try Moon Aruba or Moon Jamaica.

I Live in Havana

Author : Jordan Lancaster Ortega
Publisher : Xlibris Corporation
ISBN 13 : 154349174X
Total Pages : 39 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (434 download)

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Download or read book I Live in Havana written by Jordan Lancaster Ortega and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2018-09-30 with total page 39 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Children are born to be happy” is a phrase by Cuba’s national hero, José Martí. This is a beautiful book, with exquisite illustrations, that tells a cheerful and simple story of the daily life of a Cuban child. The book demonstrates the traditions and customs of children and families in Cuba as well as iconic places in Havana where Yadira lives. The priority given to child development in Cuba is an example for Latin America and the world. Cuban children enjoy health, education, sports and art for free and according to UNICEF Cuba is the only country in the region to have eliminated child malnutrition. - Dr. Helen Yaffe, University of Glasgow “Los niños nacen para ser felices” es una frase del héroe nacional de Cuba, José Martí. Este es un hermoso libro, con exquisitas ilustraciones, que narra la historia alegre y sencilla de la vida diaria de una niña cubana. El libro muestra algunas de las tradiciones y costumbres de los niños y familias cubanas así como lugares icónicos de la Habana donde vive Yadira. La prioridad dada al desarrollo infantil en Cuba es un ejemplo para América Latina y el Mundo. Los niños cubanos gozan de salud, educación, deporte y arte de manera gratuita, según UNICEF, Cuba es el único país de la región que ha logrado eliminar la desnutrición infantil. - Dr. Helen Yaffe, Universidad de Glasgow

Widener Library Shelflist: Latin American literature

Author : Harvard University. Library
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 520 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book Widener Library Shelflist: Latin American literature written by Harvard University. Library and published by . This book was released on 1969 with total page 520 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Index-catalogue of Medical and Veterinary Zoology

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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 1044 pages
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Handbook of Latin American Studies

Author : Dolores Moyano Martin
Publisher : University of Texas Press
ISBN 13 : 9780292752313
Total Pages : 956 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (523 download)

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Download or read book Handbook of Latin American Studies written by Dolores Moyano Martin and published by University of Texas Press. This book was released on 1999-01-01 with total page 956 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Beginning with volume 41 (1979), the University of Texas Press became the publisher of the Handbook of Latin American Studies, the most comprehensive annual bibliography in the field. Compiled by the Hispanic Division of the Library of Congress and annotated by a corps of more than 130 specialists in various disciplines, the Handbook alternates from year to year between social sciences and humanities. The Handbook annotates works on Mexico, Central America, the Caribbean and the Guianas, Spanish South America, and Brazil, as well as materials covering Latin America as a whole. Most of the subsections are preceded by introductory essays that serve as biannual evaluations of the literature and research under way in specialized areas. The Handbook of Latin American Studies is the oldest continuing reference work in the field. Dolores Moyano Martin, of the Library of Congress Hispanic Division, has been the editor since 1977, and P. Sue Mundell was assistant editor from 1994 to 1998. The subject categories for Volume 56 are as follows: ∑ Electronic Resources for the Humanities ∑ Art ∑ History (including ethnohistory) ∑ Literature (including translations from the Spanish and Portuguese) ∑ Philosophy: Latin American Thought ∑ Music

Astronomy, Meteorology, and Seismology

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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 878 pages
Book Rating : 4.M/5 ( download)

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LEV

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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 990 pages
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Download or read book LEV written by and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 990 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: