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1	The rum diary more books like this by Hunter S Thompson This is Hunter S. Thompson's only work of fiction to date, an irreverent and autobiographical story about a young journalist in the drunken, drugged-out tropics. It has been published to coincide with the release of a film version of "Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas", directed by Terry Gilliam. see all copies from £7.31! new only from £7.31! \| first editions
2	When I Was Puerto Rican more books like this by Esmeralda Santiago In this first of Esmeralda Santiago's three memoirs, she brings to life a Puerto Rican childhood that was full of tenderness and domestic strife, tropical sounds and sights, as well as grim poverty. Her mother, Mami, is a force of nature, struggling to support her seven and soon-to-be eleven children. When Mami takes off to New York with them, ... see all copies from £2.01! new only from £5.46! \| signed copies \| first editions
3	Down These Mean Streets more books like this by Piri Thomas Still relevant today, Piri Thomas's classic memoir of the "barrio" of Spanish Harlem celebrates its 30th anniversary of publication with a new Introduction by the author. As Thomas recounts his transformation from gang member, junkie, and stick-up man to poet of the streets, his memoir breathes new meaning into our notions of manhood, survival, ... see all copies from £5.46! new only from £8.79! \| signed copies \| first editions
4	Bacardi and the Long Fight for Cuba: The Biography of a Cause more books like this by Tom Gjelten This unique history of Cuba is captured in the life and times of the famous rum dynasty. In chronicling the saga of the remarkable Bacardi family, Gjelten describes the intersection of business and power, family and politics, community and exile. b&w photo inserts. see all copies from £12.94! new only from £15.57! \| first editions
5	Clemente: The Passion and Grace of Baseball's Last Hero more books like this by David Maraniss From the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of "When Pride Still Mattered" comes a book destined to become a modern classic--a full-scale biography of great baseball player and humanitarian Roberto Clemente, who lived, played, and died with enduring passion and grace. of photos. see all copies from £2.73! new only from £2.73! \| signed copies \| first editions
6	Puerto Rican cookery more books like this by Carmen Aboy Valldejuli As bewitching as an off-shore breeze, the recipes in this book plumb the mysteries of native dishes in accurate and easy-to-follow details that assure the success of every recipe. In her book, the author traces the development of traditional native cookery (cocina criolla) and reveals secrets of the essence of Puerto Rican cookery -- keymark to ... see all copies from £9.78! new only from £10.03! \| first editions
7	The Rum Diary: The Long Lost Novel more books like this by Hunter S Thompson This roman-a-clef is about a drunken young journalist. It is Hunter S. Thompson's only work of fiction. see all copies from £2.88! new only from £44.28! \| first editions
8	Cuando Era Puertorriquena: When I Was Puerto Rican more books like this by Esmeralda Santiago Magic, sexual tension, high comedy, and intense drama move through an enchanted yet harsh autobiography, in the story of a young girl who leaves rural Puerto Rico for New York's tenements and a chance for success. see all copies from £5.59! new only from £9.14!
9	A Taste of Puerto Rico: Traditional and New Dishes from the Puerto Rican Community more books like this by Yvonne Ortiz Encompassing the history, the heritage, and the future of Puerto Rican cuisine, Ortiz traces the influence of native Taino culture, Spanish conquerors, African slaves, and American merchants. Dispelling the myth that Puerto Rican cooking begins and ends with rice and beans, she presents over 200 recipes that reflect the culinary diversity of the ... see all copies from £7.56! new only from £9.56!
10	The House on the Lagoon more books like this by Rosario Ferre Wealthy businessman Quintin Mendizabal is horrified to discover his wife, Isabel, is writing a novel about the colourful, scandalous and passionate history of both their families. Quintin's fury dramatizes the rift in their marriage, forcing Isabel into a search for truth and independence. see all copies from £2.01! new only from £7.51! \| signed copies \| first editions
11 view cover	American Gunfight: The Plot to Kill Harry Truman--And the Shoot-Out That Stopped It more books like this by Stephen Hunter, John Bainbridge, Jr. This electrifying book is the first full account of the historical day fanatical suicide-martyrs attempted to assassinate President Harry S. Truman. Oscar Collazo and Griselio Torresola viewed themselves as soldiers participating in the violent campaign for an independent Puerto Rico. see all copies from £5.46! new only from £6.48! \| signed copies \| first editions
12 view cover	Puerto Rican Cuisine in America: Nuyorican and Bodega Recipes more books like this by Oswald Rivera Over 200 delicious recipes, presented with wit and style and engaging illustrations. see all copies from £9.53! new only from £12.10! \| first editions
13 view cover	Frommer's Puerto Rico more books like this by Darwin Porter, Danforth Prince You'll never fall into the tourist traps when you travel with Frommer's. It's like having a friend show you around, taking you to the places locals like best. Our expert authors have already gone everywhere you might go--they've done the legwork for you, and they're not afraid to tell it like it is, saving you time and money. No other series ... see all copies from £2.31! new only from £5.58! \| first editions
14 view cover	Silent Dancing: A Partial Remembrance of a Puerto Rican Childhood more books like this by Judith Ortiz Cofer A collection of writings by the poet, novelist, and essayist recalling her childhood spent shuttling between the land of her birth and the family home in New Jersey. see all copies from £5.46! new only from £8.88! \| signed copies \| first editions
15 view cover	Eccentric Neighborhoods more books like this by Rosario Ferre The story of two prominent Puerto Rican families in the first half of the century - the sugarcane aristocracy's last days. Narrator Elvira describes three generations of her forebears: on her mother's side, landed gentry; on her father's, politically ambitious builders who flourished in the 1940s. see all copies from £2.11! new only from £5.46! \| signed copies \| first editions
16	La Vida : a Puerto Rican family in the culture of poverty-San Juan & New York. more books like this by Oscar Lewis see all copies from £1.36! first editions
17 view cover	America's Dream more books like this by Esmeralda Santiago America Gonzalez is a hotel housekeeper on an island off the coast of Puerto Rico, cleaning up after wealthy foreigners who don't look her In the eye. Her alcoholic mother resents her; her married boyfriend, Correa, beats her; and their fourteen-year-old daughter thinks life would be better anywhere but with America. So when America is offered the ... see all copies from £1.36! new only from £7.51! \| signed copies \| first editions
18 view cover	Puerto Rico: The Trials of the Oldest Colony in the World more books like this by Jose Trias Monge, Jose Trias Monge The island of Puerto Rico has a severely distressed economy, is one of the most densely populated places on earth, and enjoys only limited political freedom. As a United States commonwealth, it is still treated by Congress as one of the last remaining colonies in the world. In this book a distinguished Puerto Rican legal scholar and former ... see all copies from £6.35! new only from £18.00!
19 view cover	Photographic Memories: The Autobiography of Jack Delano more books like this by Jack DeLano Jack Delano's "photographic memories" include the struggles of migrant workers and the homefront contributions of ethnic and minority groups living in the shadow of the Depression. Employed as a photographer by the Historical Section of the Farm Security Administration (FSA), Delano later settled in Puerto Rico, where he has been a constant ... see all copies from £6.81! new only from £6.81! \| first editions
20 view cover	Worker in the Cane: A Puerto Rican Life History more books like this by Sidney W Mintz This is the absorbing story of Don Taso, a Puerto Rican sugar cane worker, and of his family and the village in which he lives. Told largely in his own words, it is a vivid account of the drastic changes taking place in Puerto Rico, as he sees them.Worker In The Cane is both a profound social document and a moving spiritual testimony. Don Taso ... see all copies from £5.46! new only from £10.62! \| first editions
21	Puerto-Rican Dishes more books like this by Berta Cabanillas, Carmen Ginorio see all copies from £8.54! new only from £27.83!
22 view cover	The Meaning of Consuelo more books like this by Judith Ortiz Cofer La nina seria, the serious child. That's how Consuelo's mother has cast her pensive, book-loving daughter, while Consuelo's younger sister, Mili, is seen as vivacious - a ray of tropical sunshine. Two daughters: one dark, one light; one to offer comfort and consolation, the other to charm and delight. But something is not right in this Puerto ... see all copies from £5.46! new only from £5.46! \| first editions
23 view cover	The Noise of Infinite Longing: A Memoir of a Family-And an Island more books like this by Luisita Lopez Torregrosa "The Noise of Infinite Longing is about a Puerto Rican family, its origins, its place in society, its illusions, and, finally, what happened when the family dispersed, its members moving in different directions. It is a story unlike any others about the passage of Puerto Ricans and other Latin Americans to countries not their own. But it is, in ... see all copies from £5.46! new only from £5.46! \| first editions
24 view cover	A Puerto Rican in New York, and Other Sketches more books like this by Jesus Colon Warm, often humorous, thoughtful true-to-life socio-political vignettes by the late journalist and barrio-laureate. see all copies from £6.46! new only from £9.53! \| signed copies \| first editions
25 view cover	Reproducing Empire: Race, Sex, Science, and U.S. Imperialism in Puerto Rico more books like this by Laura Briggs Original and compelling, Laura Briggs' "Reproducing Empire" shows how, for both Puerto Ricans and North Americans, ideologies of sexuality, reproduction, and gender have shaped relations between the island and the mainland. From science to public policy, the "culture of poverty" to overpopulation, feminism to Puerto Rican nationalism, this book ... see all copies from £14.96! new only from £16.79! \| first editions

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