Author: Michael Deibert File Type: pdf The worlds first independent black republic, Haiti was forged in the fire of historys only successful slave revolution. Yetmore than two hundred years later, the full promise of the revolutiona free country and a free peopleremains unfulfilled. Home for more than a decade to one of the worlds largest UN peacekeeping forces, Haiti has a tumultuous political culturebuffeted by coups and armed political partisansthat combined with economic inequality and environmental degradation, created immense difficulties even before a devastating earthquake leveled the capital of Port-au-Prince in 2010, killing tens of thousands of people. This grim tale, however, is not the whole story. In this moving and detailed history, Michael Deibert, who has spent two decades reporting on Haiti, chronicles the heroic struggles of Haitians to build their longed-for country in the face of overwhelming odds. Based on years of interviews with Haitian political leaders, international diplomats, peasant advocates, gang leaders, and hundreds of ordinary Haitians, Deiberts book provides a vivid, complex, and challenging analysis of Haitis recent history. **

Author: John C. Traupman File Type: pdf Conversational Latin is an excellent dual-language resource for exploring ancient and contemporary topics, ranging from the weather to politics, in lively dialogs with authentic Roman expression. Each chapter offers 3 conversations in varying degrees of difficulty supported by topical vocabulary. Latin as a living and vital language is showcased in this indispensable supplement to any standard Latin course of study. Traupmans book provides facing English translation a comprehensive glossary and appendices on Yes and No in Latin, Colors and Numbers, and Sayings and Proverbs. A companion audio-cassette is available. Special Features Traupmans text enables students to engage in one of the most productive practices in the acquisition of language skills - conversing. Latin is the language that gave birth to the modern romance languages it can and should be spoken to enhance the learning experience. Conversational Latin includes Multi-level dialogs with authentic Roman expression Facing English translation Accent marks for all words over two syllables (new to 3rd edition) Macrons for all words (new to 3rd edition) A variety of contemporary and ancient topics (enlarged for 3rd edition sports section and classroom commands), including 9 songs and The Pledge of Allegiance in Latin (new to 4th edition) Topical vocabulary for each chapter (expanded for 4th edition) A comprehensive glossary that includes the topical vocabularies for the chapters (extensive new entries added to 4th edition-ten new pages) Appendices on Yes and No in Latin, Colors and Numbers, and Sayings and Proverbs Comparison This is the only conversational text for the study of Latin. Also available Conversational Latin for Oral Proficiency CD - ISBN 0865166358 Latin Aloud Audio AP Selections from Vergil, Catullus, Ovid, Cicero, and Horace - UPC 829218000073 For over 30 years Bolchazy-Carducci Publishers has produced the highest quality Latin and ancient Greek books. From Dr. Seuss books in Latin to Platos Apology, Bolchazy-Carduccis titles help readers learn about ancient Rome and Greece the Latin and ancient Greek languages are alive and well with titles like Ciceros De Amicitia and Kaegis Greek Grammar. We also feature a line of contemporary eastern European and WWII books. Some of the areas we publish in include Selections From The Aeneid Latin Grammar & Pronunciation Greek Grammar & Pronunciation Texts Supporting Wheelocks Latin Classical author workbooks Vergil, Ovid, Horace, Catullus, Cicero Vocabulary Cards For AP Selections Vergil, Ovid, Catullus, Horace Greek Mythology Greek Lexicon Slovak Culture And History **