The first authoritative biography of one of the 20th century’s foremost ornithologists, whose 1934 Field Guide to the Birds was one of the two foundational books that launched the environmental movement.

The second and final volume of the definitive biography of one of Brazil’s greatest reformers.

A fascinating look at the eccentric personalities, including the author, drawn into the world of serious quiltmaking.

From the author of Telling Stories, Writing Songs: An Album of Texas Songwriters comes a fascinating collection of interviews with Texas women singer-songwriters and performers, including Emily Robison, Terri Hendrix, Lee Ann Womack, Rosie Flores, Betty B

The first complete biography of an important Negro League baseball player from Austin, Texas.

The inspiring story of courageous labor and environmental activist Chico Mendes, who led Brazil’s rubber tappers until his assassination in 1988.

A groundbreaking approach to the study of national development, using the five emerging nations of Central America as a prism.

A stirring examination of those who survived Guatemala’s civil war, and the mindset that helped them transform their society in the face of state-sanctioned terrorism.

An illuminating primer that moves students and scholars beyond alienating terminology and toward accessible perspectives on Latin America and cultural studies.

The first extensive study of the representation of the Latina body in U.S. popular culture, from “Latin bombshell” Carmen Miranda in the 1940s to Jennifer Lopez and Salma Hayek today.