{"product_id":"latino-almanac-nicols-ph-d-kanellos-9781578596119","title":"Latino Almanac","description":"A celebration of people and pride! Explore the achievements and contributions of Latinos in the United States with this illuminating history.\nLatinos in the United States are a vibrant mix of people and multiple identities, each unique, varied, and accomplished. Beginning with the Spanish explorers in the sixteenth century, Latinos have been an important part of American society. They’ve fought the Revolutionary War, the Civil War, and all wars in between and since, and in the last decade, their businesses have grown at twice the pace of the overall U.S. economy.\nThe most complete and affordable single-volume reference on Latino history available today, Latino Almanac: From Early Explorers to Corporate Leaders honors the history and the impact of Latinos on the United States. This hefty tome is a fascinating mix of biographies, little-known or misunderstood historical facts, and enlightening essays on significant legislation, movements, current issues, and achievements across a variety of fields, including business, labor, politics, the military, music, sports, law, media, religion, art, literature, theater, film, science, technology, and medicine. A large collection of 650 biographies includes both celebrated and lesser-known Latino stars, such as \n \nDolores Fernández Huerta, labor leader\nSonia Sotomayor, Supreme Court justice\nJuan Felipe Herrera, U.S. poet laureate\nRoberto C. Goizueta, businessperson, former CEO of Coca-Cola\nSelena Gómez, actor, singer, producer\nRebecca Lobo, basketball player, sports analyst\nAnthony D. Romero, executive director of the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU)\nAlexandria Ocasio-Cortez, U.S. congressperson\nEllen Ochoa, astronaut, engineer\nAnthony R. Jiménez, entrepreneur\nMaría Hinojosa, journalist\nDennis Chávez, U.S. senator\nOscar Muñoz, businessperson, CEO United Airlines\nAntonia Novello, surgeon general of the United States\nGeraldo Miguel Rivera, journalist\nLin-Manuel Miranda, playwright, actor, director\nAlex Rodríguez, baseball player\nRodolfo Anaya, novelist\nDesi Arnaz, television producer, actor, singer\nJessica Mendoza, sportscaster, softball player\nNydia Velásquez, U.S. congressperson\nEdward James Olmos, actor\nMarco Rubio, U.S. senator\nRita Moreno, actor, dancer\nCésar Chávez, labor leader\nMarcelo Claure, businessperson, former Sprint CEO\nAriel Dorfman, playwright, novelist\nMiriam Colón, actress, theater owner, producer\nJoaquín Castro, chair of the Hispanic Congressional Caucus\nAnd many, many more!\nWhile Latinos are among both the original and newest immigrants, today the majority of U.S. Latinos were born here and most speak English—although most are bilingual to one degree or another. Their influence on the economy and culture continues to increase. Their impact on the United States has been wide-ranging. Salsa has even overtaken ketchup to become the most popular condiment in the United States! Devoted to illustrating the moving and often lost history of Latinos in America, Latino Almanac is a unique and valuable resource. Numerous photographs and illustrations, a helpful bibliography, a timeline, and an extensive index add to its usefulness. Commemorating and honoring Latino achievements, honors, and influence, this important book brings to light all there is to admire and discover about Latino Americans!","brand":"Visible Ink Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50331851915552,"sku":"9781578596119","price":19.19,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0753\/2812\/7264\/files\/9781578596119.jpg?v=1781112673","url":"https:\/\/bookcorner.com\/products\/latino-almanac-nicols-ph-d-kanellos-9781578596119","provider":"The Book Corner","version":"1.0","type":"link"}