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Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. From fine china to tobacco jars to baseball memorabilia, this amazing collection represents a wide range of Cuban-themed ceramics. Inspired by Cuba explores the many ways in which the island of Cuba has been immortalized in ceramics. The pieces range from the mid-18th century to recent years. These objects represent many years of collecting and fall into two classifications. First, those pieces illustrated with images and symbols of the island or its people, or with references to named places, official institutions or commercial establishments inside, and even outside, the island. Next, those items which use the name of Cuba (and variations thereof) or Havana, as a catchy, attractive brand that appeals to consumers' fascination and desire for all things Cuban. From fine china to tobacco jars to baseball memorabilia, this amazing collection represents a wide range of Cuban-themed ceramics. Inspired by Cuba explores the many ways in which the island of Cuba has been immortalized in ceramics. The pieces range from the mid-18th century to recent years. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. On May 1st, 1840, the United Kingdom issued the first postage stamps in the world: the Penny Black and Two Pence Blue. Other countries soon followed: United States (1847), France and Belgium (1849), Spain, Switzerland, Austria and Prussia (1850), and many more in the ensuing years. In Cuba, then a colony of Spain, the first stamp was used in 1855 and it depicted the image of Queen Isabella II, the sovereign of the Spanish Empire at the time.In 1899, after Cuba had become separated from Spain and was under US occupation, the first set of Cuban stamps (printed in the US) included an image of Christopher Columbus, who arrived on the island in 1492; a group of Cuban royal palm trees; the statue of an Indian woman representing the island; a rural scene featuring a field plowed by oxen; and a steamship, highlighting Cuba's lifeline to the rest of the world. Cuba was beginning to tell its own story on stamps. And that has been the practice ever since.As a result, finding Cuba-related images in Cuban postage stamps is to be expected and comes as no surprise to anyone. Much less known and studied is the fact that, from time to time, Cuba somehow shows up in foreign postage stamps as well as in so-called "cinderellas" (resembling stamps, but not issued for postal purposes). It also appears in the design of souvenir sheets outside of the stamps themselves and in the cachets printed on commemorative envelopes and postcards. This is a fascinating story in itself and the one told in this book for the first time. Cuba-related images in Cuban postage stamps is to be expected and comes as no surprise to anyone. Much less known and studied is the fact that, from time to time, Cuba somehow shows up in foreign postage stamps as well as in so-called cinderellas' (resembling stamps, but not issued for postal purposes). Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. This book documents the extent to which merchants have gone to sell a dreameven if they do not provide the real thing.Emilio Cueto Cuba on the Labels: A Selection of Cuba-Themed Cigar Labels Printed Outside of Cuba explores how the island of Cuba and one of the islands top exports, the Cuban cigar, have been immortalized in cigar labels created outside the island. Over three hundred labels are reproduced in large, beautifully detailed images. Having meticulously collected and researched these labels over many decades, Emilio Cueto covers the subject comprehensively. The close-to-original size reproductions allow readers to admire the labels that show Cuba through the eyes of the cigar label makers who work outside of Cuba. Cuba on the Labels is the third book in Cuetos Inspired by Cuba! series. This volume follows his previous "Havana" cigar book, La Habana tambien se fuma/Havana is for Smokers (2019). Cuba on the Labels uniquely contributes to the bibliography of Cuban cigar label art, highlighting examples produced outside the island that include the words Cuban, Cuban, or their derivatives on the label. It is, as Cueto states, certainly, the most thorough [study] ever attempted. It will be an invaluable reference book. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. The Baldwin Library of Historical Childrens Literature, part of Special and Area Studies in the Smathers Libraries at the University of Florida, is one of the largest and most comprehensive collections of childrens books in the world. This lushly illustrated volume offers a glimpse into rarities and wonders of the Baldwin. The volumes entries explore important childrens books as well as the field of childrens literature.With over 120,000 volumes, the Baldwin Library holds more than a lifetime of reading. The Baldwin Library is a rich resource for significant discoveries about childrens literary and material culture. Over the years, Curators have found a remarkable array of objects inside the books, from locks of hair to letters to baseball cards. Many of the books have wonderful inscriptions within the main text. The Baldwin Library includes multiple editions of the same text making possible comparisons among editions, as with 300 editions of Defoes Robinson Crusoe. The Baldwin Librarys size and scope make it a valuable research repository that affords opportunities for examining individual texts and for studying a large and evolving corpus across time. The Baldwin Library has enabled much exciting scholarship. This volume shares wonders and wondrous stories from the Baldwin Library, narrated by scholars from a diversity of fields. Exploring this volume, readers will learn about the Baldwin Library and the evolution of childrens literature. The Baldwin Library of Historical Childrens Literature, part of Special and Area Studies in the Smathers Libraries at the University of Florida, is one of the largest and most comprehensive collections of childrens books in the world. This lushly illustrated volume offers a glimpse into rarities and wonders of the Baldwin. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. Madagascar from A to Z (English), Madagasikara manomboke A ka hatramy Z (Vezo), Madagascar de A a Z (French) is the second book in the Madagascar from A to Z series. Following the success of its first installment, which was honored with the prestigious Mary Ellen LoPresti Publication Award for Excellence in Visual Arts Publishing by ARLIS/NA Southeast in 2019, this "Vezo edition" continues the mission of its predecessor, aiming to inspire children with the wonders of Madagascar's unique wildlife while instilling the crucial message of environmental conservation. In 2018, while distributing the first book in Madagascar, members of the Andavadoaka community in the southwest reached out with a special request: they wanted a version of the book that highlighted the unique ecosystems of their region. This area, though arid and heavily deforested, is home to the fourth-largest coral reef in the worldan awe-inspiring yet endangered environment. However, educational resources in Andavadoaka are scarce, particularly in the local Vezo dialect. This "Vezo edition" of Madagascar from A to Z will be a vital educational resource in schools, libraries, and after-school programs, supporting children in developing Vezo, French, and English literacy. Mastering French is essential for accessing higher education and professional opportunities in Madagascar, while English is becoming increasingly important due to the country's growing international tourism and investment. This book helps young readers and provides an invaluable resource for adults in Andavadoaka, many of whom are working to develop the region's ecotourism industry. Ultimately, the Madagascar from A to Z series aims to empower the next generation of Malagasy children, equipping them with the knowledge and skills to succeed in a rapidly changing world while fostering a deep appreciation for their country's extraordinary natural heritage. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability. Nguyen, Soleil (illustratore).…

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. Kreyol pale (Creole is Spoken) is a 29-chapter textbook designed for beginner learners of the Haitian Creole language. The textbook employs a communicative pedagogical methodology that emphasizes the learners acquisition of speaking, reading, writing, and listening skills through meaningful content. The textbook focuses on communication scenarios that are the most important for navigating daily life in Haiti and its Diaspora. Kreyol pale emphasizes diverse practical topics from everyday life to support various learners such as college students, self-learners, second-generation students, researchers, interns, volunteers, government employees, and people of diverse faiths. The textbook contains Haitian Creole dialogues with English glosses, grammar and vocabulary lessons, pronunciation guides, cultural notes, and extensive skill-building activities. The dialogues present real-life scenarios like greetings, traveling, ordering food, finding housing, going out, shopping, and many others. The textbook explores situations like finding a roommate, food preferences, expectations at a new job, etc., and it pays attention to personal issues like sexual orientation, disabilities, gender differences, religious outlooks, etc. The textbook provides communicative and skill-building activities that accompany the introduction of new information step-by-step. This textbook is replete with full-color images that enhance the meaningfulness of the content and encourage communicative learning. Each chapter offers in-depth lessons on Haitian culture and society, including English glosses and questions that stimulate discussion and debate. Cultural notes include topics such as Haitian music, architecture, art, literature, and philosophy. Kreyol pale is built on contemporary teaching methodologies that place Haitian Creole communicativeness at the center of the learners experience. Kreyol pale is an essential beginners Haitian Creole textbook due to the meaningfulness, practicality, and relatability of its Haitian Creole materials. As an introduction to Haitian Creole language and culture, this textbook opens the way to the many paths to mastery. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…