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Drug Lord, a firsthand account of drug dealing, murder, and corruption, tells of drug kingpin Pablo Acosta, who smuggled up to 20 tons of cocaine each year into the United States before treachery brought about his downfall and grisly death. 

As late as the 1960s, tacos were virtually unknown outside Mexico and the American Southwest. Within fifty years the United States had shipped taco shells everywhere from Alaska to Australia, Morocco to Mongolia. But how did this tasty hand-held food - and Mexican food more broadly - become so ubiquitous? In Planet Taco, Jeffrey Pilcher traces the historical origins and evolution of Mexico's national cuisine, explores its incarnation as a Mexican American fast-food, shows how surfers became global pioneers of Mexican food, and how Corona beer conquered the world.

A New York Times bestseller! “Lively and absorbing. . ." — The New York Times Book Review "Engrossing." —Wall Street Journal “Entertaining and well-researched . . . ” —Houston Chronicle Three noted Texan writers combine forces to tell the real story of the Alamo, dispelling the myths...

Bloomsbury presents El Narco by Ioan Grillo, read by Paul Thornley. 'War' is no exaggeration in discussing the bloodshed that has terrorized Mexico in the past decades. As rival cartels battle for control of a billion-dollar drug trade, the body count- 23,000 dead in five years - and sheer...

Mexodus tells the story of the Underground Railroad that ran South, revealing the untold journey of thousands who escaped slavery by crossing the Rio Grande into Mexico. Called “thrilling” by The Washington Post and “genius in motion” by the San Francisco Chronicle, this groundbreaking live-looping hip-hop musical follows a freedom seeker and an unlikely ally as they forge a remarkable bond that transcends borders.

En junio de 1985, una nota al margen en la revista Billboard agrupó mariachi, norteño, banda, grupero y corridos bajo una sola categoría: Música Regional.

From the dazzling spectacle of Day of the Dead to the enduring legacy of Frida Kahlo, ¡Viva Mexico! explores the people, places and cultural traditions that define this vibrant country. You’ll discover how Mexican food, festivals, music and family all play a part in shaping modern Mexican...

Join crusading journalist Nellie Bly on her captivating 1885 journey to Mexico! When Bly’s Pittsburgh Dispatch exposé of the plight of female workers drew ire from factory owners, she was assigned to “feminine” subjects. Dreading that purgatory, scrappy 21-year-old Bly went south of the...

Con mirada atenta y pulso firme, Juan Villoro se desdobla en periodista, transeúnte, comprador de plumas, adulto nostálgico, padre responsable, brigadista de emergencia, y nos ofrece un testimonio de las múltiples experiencias que la capital mexicana depara a todos y cada uno de sus...

Los héroes mexicanos tienen una costumbre: durar poco. Porfirio Díaz lleva apenas unas horas en el exilio, cuando ya hay cuatro hombres maquinando cómo tomar su lugar. Por un lado, Francisco I. Madero entra a la capital entre vítores y papelitos de colores, convencido de que el pueblo ha despertado y que la historia, por fin, ha aprendido de sí misma.

The term Mexican Drug War misleads. It implies that the ongoing bloodbath, which has now killed well over 100,000 people, is an internal Mexican affair. But this diverts attention from the US role in creating and sustaining the carnage. It's not just that Americans buy drugs from and sell weapons to Mexico's murderous cartels. It's that ever since the US prohibited the use and sale of drugs in the early 1900s, it has pressured Mexico into acting as its border enforcer - with increasingly deadly consequences.

In 1519, Hernando Cortés arrived in Mexico to investigate stories of a wealthy empire. What he encountered was beyond his wildest dreams; an advanced civilization with complex artistic, political, and religious systems (involving extensive human sacrifice) and replete with gold. This was the Aztec empire, headed by the aloof emperor, Montezuma.

A riveting true story of a mother who fought back against the drug cartels in Mexico, pursuing her own brand of justice to avenge the kidnapping and murder of her daughter—from a Pulitzer Prize–winning global investigative correspondent for The New York Times “Azam Ahmed has written a...

Discover the vibrant reality of Aztec daily life in this immersive historical nonfiction following one indigenous family. Perfect for your morning commute or a relaxing evening of deep learning, this atmospheric journey trades famous kings and bloody conquests for the rich, grounded rhythms of a...

Unearth a gripping historical mystery where the vanished gold of a fallen empire sparks a centuries-long treasure hunt. When Spanish conquerors clashed with Aztec warriors, staggering wealth was seized and scattered into the shadows. Perfect for an immersive commute, this thrilling narrative...

Uncover a thrilling historical mystery where vast Aztec wealth vanishes overnight in a brutal clash of civilizations. Perfect for an immersive daily commute, this suspenseful narrative transports you directly to the vibrant streets of sixteenth-century Tenochtitlan. Witness the sacred tribute of...

Explore the rise and mysterious collapse of an ancient Mesoamerican empire in this immersive archaeological history. Perfect for your daily commute or an afternoon of focused learning, this awe-inspiring journey transports you to the shadow of mighty pyramids. Step directly into the bustling...

Unearth the secrets of a lost ancient civilization and solve the historical mysteries of a vanished Mesoamerican empire. Perfect for an immersive commute, this evocative journey reconstructs the dramatic rise and sudden collapse of an enigmatic metropolis. Walk the meticulously planned streets...

Experience an epic historical saga of clashing empires and indigenous resilience that forged a vibrant, modern nation. From volcanic landscapes to towering ancient city-states, embark on a turbulent journey through three thousand years of conquest, survival, and cultural revolution. Perfect for...

Witness the epic urban history of how a vulnerable indigenous island empire transformed into a chaotic modern metropolis. Perfect for an immersive daily commute or educational listening, this turbulent saga guides armchair travelers through seven centuries of brutal conquest, indigenous...