War of Shadows is the haunting story of a failed uprising in the Peruvian Amazon--told largely by people who were there. Late in 1965, Ashaninka Indians, members of one of the Amazon's largest native tribes, joined forces with Marxist revolutionaries who had opened a guerrilla front in Ashaninka territory. They fought, and were crushed by, the overwhelming military force of the Peruvian government. Why did the Indians believe this alliance would deliver them from poverty and the depredations of colonization on their rainforest home? With rare insight and eloquence, anthropologists...

La Vida Sacra: Contemporary Hispanic Sacramental Theology is an original, insightful approach to the sacraments from the perspective and actual practice of Latinos over the centuries. It offers a distinctive take on the actual belief and enculturation of the sacraments in the Latino experience and context. Due to the growing presence of Hispanics in this country, churches are looking for new and innovative ways to fit them into their congregations. The existence of Hispanics and, more importantly, the value of their religious experiences are being gradually accepted in theological societies....

Spanish Phrase Book
Welcome to the ultimate Spanish guidebook for those looking to learn basic Spanish quickly. Here you will find easy to follow lessons in Spanish for beginners, which clearly explains Spanish grammar and usage, as well as providing you with a catalogue of common Spanish phrases in all areas of life. It is a Spanish phrase book, language tutor, and Spanish English dictionary all in one - available in Kindle or paperback.

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