Although separated by continents and decades, Josef, a Jewish boy living in 1930s Nazi Germany; Isabel, a Cuban girl trying to escape the riots and unrest plaguing her country in 1994; and Mahmoud, a Syrian boy in 2015 whose homeland is torn apart by violence and destruction, embark on harrowing journeys in search of refuge, discovering shocking connections that tie their stories together.

In Havana, Cuba an up-and-coming singer searches for confidence, a young woman in love longs for motherhood and a veteran of the Revolution comes to terms with the death of her husband. Three women, united by blindness and a desire for independence, guide us through Cuba's current economic and social landscape while pursuing their dreams and breaking through personal and societal limitations. Jennifer Redfearn gained intimate access to her subjects...

Carina Felina is an arrogant cat with an appetite so huge that she eats everything and everyone who crosses her path as she ambles through Havana--until a small crab outsmarts her and saves the day.

"Modern Cuba comes alive in a vibrant portrait of a group of families's varied journeys in one community over the last twenty years. Cubans today, most of whom have lived their entire lives under the Castro regime, are hesitantly embracing the future. In his new book, Anthony DePalma, a veteran reporter with years of experience in Cuba, focuses on a neighborhood across the harbor from Old Havana to dramatize the optimism as well as the enormous challenges...

"Visting Cuba makes for an intoxicating adventure. Moon's Cuba is a comprehensive guide to discovering its compelling history, romantic architecture, and natural wonders. What You'll Discover in Moon's Cuba: Expert perspective from award-winning travel writer Christopher P. Baker on the country he has studied for decades; Full-color photos and detailed, easy-to-use maps for navigating independently; Strategic itineraries for every trip and budget,...

Three early stories of myth, regime, and harlotry by the author of The Flamethrowers.

Introduces the Battle of San Juan Hill, places it in the context of the Spanish-American War and the expansion of the United States beyond North America, and describes the events of the battle and its results.

The writer daughter of a Cuban dissident falls in love with an actor making a documentary about her father, but soon discovers that neither the actor nor her father are who she thought they were --

Highlights the geography, government, cities, currency, people, customs, and culture that make Cuba unique in an increasingly globalized world.

Welcome to Cuba--home of the beautiful Playa Coral, historic Old Havana, and long-standing fortresses! Informative, easy-to-read text and oversize scenic photos draw in readers as they learn about Cuba's history, government, major cities, land features, natural resources, culture, and more! Maps, a timeline with photos, and a facts page that includes major statistics complement the text.