Mexican Culture

This fascinating journey through Mexico’s history, from its amazing pre-Hispanic past to the end of the 20th century, will reveal more surprises than the listener can imagine. In the words of the self-proclaimed Mexican singer Chavela Vargas, “Mexico has magic. I looked for that magic, and I found it there.”

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER A “stunning” (America Ferrera) YA novel about a teenager coming to terms with losing her sister and finding herself amid the pressures, expectations, and stereotypes of growing up in a Mexican American home. “Alive and crackling—a gritty tale wrapped in a...

This guide to Mexico takes you to the heart of Mexican society. It describes how people socialize and meet members of the opposite sex, the dynamics of daily life, the central importance of family, and the annual cycle of Catholic feasts and fiestas. For business travelers, there are key sections on the economy and vital insights into the general business culture. The third-largest country in Latin America, Mexico is hugely diverse, having both rural areas, where time seems to have stood still, and manic urban centers like Mexico City, one of the most exciting cities in the world.

Trigger Warning: This book contains scenes involving domestic violence, coercive control, past trauma, and the emotional impact of abuse. Reader discretion is advised. If these subjects are sensitive or triggering for you, please take care of yourself while reading. A wounded heart. A buried past. A frontier town where grace stitches lives back together. Ruby Martinez arrives in Silver Falls with little more than a sewing kit, a guarded heart, and a past she dares not speak of. Determined to rebuild her life, she finds solace in her craft and the unexpected kindness of strangers. But when a...

"The Actual Route of the Gods" is your hilarious, irreverent, and genuinely useful guide to exploring the ancient heartland of Mexico. Inspired this book ditches the glossy platitudes and dives headfirst into the glorious, chaotic, and delicious reality of traveling through Mexico City, Puebla, Tlaxcala, Veracruz, and Oaxaca. Join us on a journey from the bustling streets of CDMX, where Aztec ruins peek out from beneath colonial cathedrals, to the pyramid-studded plains of Teotihuacan. We'll help you conquer the magnificent National Anthropology Museum without losing your mind, and guide ...

An American writer and his wife find a new home—and a new lease on life—in the charming sixteenth-century hill town of San Miguel de Allende, Mexico. When Los Angeles novelist Tony Cohan and his artist wife, Masako, visited central Mexico one winter they fell under the spell of a place where...

From bestselling historian and long-time Texan H. W. Brands, a richly textured history of one of the most fascinating and colorful eras in U.S. history--the Texas Revolution and the forging of a new America. "For better or for worse, Texas was very much like America. The people ruled, and little...

I am proud to present the captivating and inspiring story of one of Mexico's most beloved and iconic television personalities, Chabelo. Through meticulous research and interviews with those closest to him, I have crafted a detailed and intimate portrait of his life, from his humble beginnings in Chicago to his rise to fame as the host of the longest-running children's television show in history. This book delves deep into Chabelo's personal life, exploring his relationships with his family, friends, and colleagues. Readers will gain insight into the challenges he faced on his journey to ...

Hispanic America, Texas, and the Mexican War examines the history of the southwestern area of the United States. Topics covered include the settlement of the area that became the southwestern portion of the United States, detailing how it evolved from land settled by Native Americans, to Spanish territory, to states that were pawns between the North and South prior to the Civil War.

In South Central, falling in love isn’t just a risk—it’s a declaration of war. Seventeen-year-old Kalvin King thought he’d left his trauma behind in Oakland. But a move to Los Angeles drops him into a high school divided by invisible borders and a "fresh start" that feels more like a battlefield. At Lincoln High, the rules are simple: stay with your own, or pay the price. When Kalvin saves Brenda Ramirez during a brutal campus fight, he breaks the first rule. Brenda is studious, beautiful, and the daughter of a traditional Mexican American family—everything Kalvin is told he ...

This hilarious and thoughtful memoir from comedy legend Anjelah Johnson explores questions of identity, belonging, and her two dreams as a kid: to be an actress and to be a chola. You may know Anjelah Johnson for her viral sketch "Nail Salon" (over 100 million views globally) or her beloved...

Abrán González always knew he was different. Called a coyote because of his fair skin, the kid from Barelas found escape through boxing and became one of the youngest Golden Gloves champs. But the arrival of a letter from a dying woman turns his entire life into a lie. The revelation that he was adopted makes him feel like an orphan and sends him on a quest to find his birth father.

This powerful novel from a bestselling and Pulitzer Prize winning author tells the story of a young woman's journey—both emotionally and physically—as she travels north to America. Nineteen-year-old Nayeli works at a taco shop in her Mexican village and dreams about her father, who journeyed...

Are you ready to transform your understanding of Spanish and immerse yourself in Mexico's rich culture? "Mexican Spanish for Beginners" is more than just a language course; it's your personal guide to a vibrant linguistic journey!

With a focus on nightmares, anxiety, and bravery, this series opener is perfect for fans of the hit movies Coco, Coraline, The Nightmare Before Christmas, and Slumberland. Welcome to the in-between world, where the living go when they are fast asleep and where ghosts hang out when they have...

Growing up is hard. Growing up Mexican-American, stuck between two cultures, feels even harder. Art nerd friends Samantha “Sam” Rodriquez and Eddie Garza meet up at the local public library for its annual all-night marathon of writing a 24-page comic in 24 hours. Will they survive the night? Not to mention the challenges of being misfit teens with artistic ambitions? OUTSIDE THE LINES, is powerful story of friendship, family, and following your dreams on the U.S.-Mexico border.

Welcome to Paradise on a Budget! This comprehensive guidebook paves the way towards living your dream life under the sun and in the mesmeric land of Mexico. It's designed to equip you with the necessary tools to transition to a digital nomadic lifestyle in an enjoyable way. This extensive guide covers a range of topics for those adventurous souls. From understanding remote work, unraveling the secrets of offshore living, to navigating Mexicans' vibrant culture. Financial considerations should not impede your dreams of living on sandy beaches and under palm trees. The guide walks through the...

Learn Spanish naturally while exploring the wonders of Mexico! Are you an adult beginner (Level A1) looking for an enjoyable way to improve your Spanish? Forget about boring grammar tables and frustrating textbooks! Easy Spanish Short Stories for Beginners (Book 2: Mexico) is a visual and cultural adventure designed specifically to help you learn effortlessly. Follow relatable characters as they travel through the vibrant streets of Mexico City, celebrate the Day of the Dead in Oaxaca, explore the ancient Mayan ruins of Chichén Itzá, and taste authentic tacos al pastor. What you will find...

Long before Superman or Batman made their first appearances, there was Zorro. Born on the pages of the pulps in 1919, Zorro fenced his way through the American popular imagination, carving his signature letter Z into the flesh of evildoers in Old Spanish California. Zorro is the original caped crusader, the first hero to have a band called the Avengers, and the character who laid the blueprint for the modern American superhero. In Zorro's Shadow, historian and Latin American studies expert Stephen J. C. Andes investigates the legends behind the mask of Zorro.

A cozy mystery brimming with unexpected twists, turns, and a touch of ghostly magic. In the friendly and quiet town of Sweethaven, an elderly schoolteacher, Elizabeth Bordine, has faithfully served the community for decades. But when a young, ambitious teacher named Zack Tracy arrives to take her place, Miss Bordine’s peaceful retirement is disrupted. As strange events start to unfold around the historic one-room schoolhouse, tensions rise between the two educators. A curious 13-year-old boy named Diego Diaz becomes fascinated with the mysteries of the town's past, including the tales of ...