Abba, Kukuwa
94p., photos, bibl., wrps. King of the forest, carry mi seed, donkey peepee, stinking toe, ganja, leaf of life. These are the names of some of the 40 herbs documented in JA Herbs, all with proven medicinal and other uses. JA Herbs provides a fascinating insight into a small fraction of the hundreds of plant varieties that grow in Jamaica. Jamaica, an island more associated with tourism and music, has always had a strong tradition of herbal healing, and with increasing interest internationally in ethnobotany and complementary medicine, it is vital that there is research and development of the plant wealth of the island. There is every chance that you have consumed - or otherwise used a product - that has an extract of the annatto plant, which is one of the main sources of natural colourants in the food and cosmetic industries. Can you believe that a by-product of the shamy darling plant is being developed for use in solar technology? Welcome to the wonderful world of JA Herbs!
Pou, Rodolfo R.
2 vols., wrps. The work includes a collection of updated opinions, under an independent vision and free of political commitment. Rich in social, economic, political and cultural topics that impact the Dominican diaspora in the United States. The result is something very different from how until now it has been written about and from the diaspora. In short, simply, a pioneering document of its kind. From the social to the economic, from foreign relations to internal politics; from the institutions to their holders, as well as from foreign and other shared cultures, the chapters headed by traditional arguments are brilliantly broken down, under the framework of current events. In its lines one reads passion, but without attachment, calling a spade a spade and demanding in each sentence a greater commitment on the part of the diasporas in the United States, to their local community and their nations of origin.
Castro, Pablo
516p., photos, tables, bibl., wrps. "Evolución Histórica de la Policía Nacional de Republica Dominicana" discusses the evolution of the National Police, from the times of the Taínos in Hispaniola to the police reform and professionalization of 2023. It explores how the police have changed from their first days on the island to their current organized form, influenced by Spain , France and the United States. It also addresses the constant search for police reform and modernization, especially in response to reducing crime. In 2023, this police reform and professionalization continues as a priority to strengthen justice and citizen security in the Dominican Republic.
Cassá, Roberto
[353]p., [481]p., [739]p., [423]p., bibl., indices, wrps. Pedro Mir collection. Complete works , compilation of prose, poetry, narrative, journalism and history. The edition is the product of an agreement between Banreservas and the General Archive of the Nation and part of the program that begins the 81st anniversary of the state bank.
Rodriguez, Wilson R.
46p., color plates, photos, wrps. "Guillo Pérez. Centenario. Obras de la colección portela bisonó" as part of the activities to commemorate the centenary of the birth of this great master of the Dominican visual arts. The Culture Manager of the financial entity, Mijaíl Peralta, at the beginning of the activity, highlighted the success of the project that included the exhibition "Guillo Pérez Centenario. Works from the Portela Bisonó collection", the publication of the catalogue, the reflection of his works, a workshop for children and guided tours.
Moreno-Velázquez, Juan
281p., color plates, photos, wrps. "Johnny Pacheco, Tres de Café, dos de Azúcar y Ponle ¡salsa!" by the musical chronicler Juan Moreno-Velázquez, presented by Banreservas, escapes the schemes of record populism, surpasses the musings and praise typical of the entertainment environment and avoids identifying artistic triumph with the size of the hit album lists (Hit for the). Pacheco manages, in the light of the story told, to overcome the conditions of his environment. It was positive, but not enough, to have had paternal musical influence in Los Pepines (Santiago) by Rafael Arias Pacheco, nor his percussion studies at The Juilliard School Conservatory in New York, nor even his ability as a performer (especially flute and percussion). ), his talent as a virtuoso arranger and his personal charisma as an inspiring musical leader.
Bats, David
164p., bibl., wrps. Well known amongst colleagues as a zealous advocate for the constitutional right to freedoms of thought and expression, David Batts extends his reach with this simplification of the Jamaican Constitution, law, and legal system for all Jamaicans to better understand it. The Law and Constitution for Every Jamaican provides simple information on how the law works. The book commences with a definition of law and the legal systems of the world. It explains the Jamaican legal system - its genesis, how it operates - and how the judicial system functions. Ideal for the Civics, Social Studies, and Law student at any level, this work covers other institutions of governance. From the Jamaica Constabulary Force to the operations of the National Land Agency, the Transport Authority and the Island Traffic Authority; the Rent Board and Firearm Licensing Authority (to name a few), readers will benefit from details and explanations as well as examples showing the law in action.
Canaán, Eurídice
201p., bibl., indices, wrps. Novel with a simple structure, with the first unfolding the plot in five episodes and, in the second, all its dramatic intensity is completed. A certain key contextualization by the author cannot be overlooked: "All novels must be dedicated and this one will be a posthumous tribute to Norma Jean, 4,000 kilometers from her grave." This is Norma Jean Baker, icon of 20th century pop culture and art, recognized as Marilyn Monroe.
218p., graphics, bibl., indices, wrps. The Journal of Sexual Anthropology Studies, in this edition, focuses its attention on two major problems related to bodies, genders and sexualities: pre-existing violence and sexuality in the context of the Covid-19 pandemic; as well as its variants from the approaches: historical, gender, and social constructionism and psychosocial. The authors review the differential impact that the pandemic had in Latin America, reviewing discrimination and violence in dating, feminicide and hate crimes, the exercise of practices related to technology in relation to erotic sexual life, thus which invite us to reflect on structural inequalities and their social reproduction.
