Maria Zef

Juneteenth is usually celebrated on June 19. It honors the day in 1865 when Union troops swept into Galveston, Texas, and told the elated slaves there that they were free. This accessible volume delves into the American Civil War, the Emancipation Proclamation, and the events that led to this special holiday for African Americans and everyone who celebrates the end of slavery in the United States. Carefully chosen photographs reflect this special commemoration, both in the past and today.

La comunicación se presenta en todos los ámbitos de la vida y evoluciona con ellos. Los cambios en la manera de comunicarnos, como ocurre con los programas de videollamada y de docencia en línea que tanto hemos usado durante la pandemia, son una buena muestra de ello. En este libro, diez profesores –coordinados por otros dos- de la Escuela de Comunicación de la Universidad Panamericana, Campus Guadalajara, ofrece su perspectiva evolutiva de la comunicación desde su propia área de experiencia. Pedro F. Linares comienza narrando el desafío que las nuevas tecnologías de la...

This upper-level text, perfect for art and culture courses, introduces students to the customs and history of Spain. This volume features a wide variety of readings, cultural activities, and 600 questions about the history, literature, art, and traditions of Spain, as well as a CD-ROM of interactive activities.

Martín De León was the only Mexican empresario to found a colony in Texas. This book also details De León’s integral role in the development of the cattle industry, along with other accomplishments that have made him a compelling figure in Texas history.