155 results for 'dominican'

Dominican Spirituality: Principles and Practice by William A. Hinnebusch explores the spiritual traditions of the Dominican Order, shedding light on its history, principles, and practices. A scholar...

Merengue, the quintessential Dominican dance music, has a rich and complex history that spans both the island and the large immigrant community in New York City. This book explores the African and...

Discover the authentic flavors and traditions of the Dominican Republic with Vanessa Mota's The Dominican Kitchen. This comprehensive cookbook brings together everyday dishes from her childhood,...

This Dominican cookbook features 23 favorite dishes from the country's traditional cuisine. You'll find authentic recipes for popular favorites like Sancocho, Mofongo, La Bandera, and more.These...

The Dominican Tradition explores the core values that shape the spirituality of the Order of Preachers. Founded by St Dominic in 1221, this religious community has continued to flourish, spreading...

Anglican Dominicans: An Introduction for Seekers and the Curious offers a comprehensive exploration of the Order's history, spirituality, and way of life. This informative work invites readers to...

The Kwéyòl Donmnik Dominican Kwéyòl for Beginners is a comprehensive guide to the Dominican Kwéyòl language, designed for those new to the subject. The book provides clear explanations of Kwéyòl...

Discover the unique features of Dominican Republic with this engaging and informative book.Featuring vibrant full-color photos and carefully leveled text, this title will engage young readers as they...

The White Dominican is a mystical novel that draws on the wisdom of various traditions to create a unique and thought-provoking work. Set in a fictionalized version of Bavaria, the story follows a...

This dictionary-style guide to Dominican Spanish and slang helps you better understand the country's unique language. With over 500 terms and sayings, it includes everyday conversations, slang, and...

Dominicans and Human Rights: Past, Present, Future presents the key papers from a 2017 gathering in Salamanca, Spain, where Dominican brothers, sisters, and laity discussed the Order's role in...

The New Wine of Dominican Spirituality: A Drink Called Happiness by Paul Murray OP explores the heart of the Dominican tradition, revealing its unique blend of scholarship and apostolic zeal. This...

Siblings of Soil: Dominicans and Haitians in the Age of RevolutionsCharlton W. Yingling explores the overlooked history of shared imperial endings and national beginnings on Hispaniola from the 1780s...

Discover the Best of the Dominican Republic with This Comprehensive Travel Guide The Dominican Republic is a world-class destination that offers a wealth of exciting experiences. With its rich...

Black Behind the Ears: Dominican Racial Identity from Museums to Beauty Shops explores the complex history and identity formation of Dominicans in the Dominican Republic and the United States...

Dominican Spanish One Word at a Time is a practical guide to communicating in everyday situations while traveling or living in the Dominican Republic. It focuses on common words, phrases, and slang...

Hodderscape Lucero is an epic Dominican-inspired fantasy that weaves together elements of magic and deception. Maya Motayne's sweeping tale explores the complexities of power, identity, and loyalty...

This collection of essays celebrates the 800th anniversary of the foundation of the Dominican Order and explores the richness in Catholic thought and praxis over the past century. Covering topics...

Walter Wagner's commentary on Saint Augustine's Rule offers fresh insights into the ancient text and its enduring relevance for modern Christian life.This 17-conference reflection by Fr. Walter...

The Foundations of Despotism: Peasants, the Trujillo Regime, and Modernity in Dominican History by Richard Lee Turits explores the history of the Dominican Republic from its early European...

The Field Guide to the Birds of the Dominican Republic and Haiti is a comprehensive guide to birdwatching in these tropical countries. With over 300 species described, this fully revised edition...

Discover the diverse birdlife of the Dominican Republic in this beautifully illustrated guide. With over 140 species featured, including many endemics, this compact and portable reference is perfect...

The Promise of Renewal: Dominicans and Vatican II This book tells the story of Sister Teresa McDonald, a pioneering figure in Australian Catholic history. Born in Scotland in 1838, she joined the...

Tigers of a Different Stripe offers an unexpected and fascinating account of gender in Dominican art and life. Sydney Hutchinson examines the cultural phenomenon of merengue típico, a traditional...

Life After My Saucepans offers an intimate and unflinching account of one woman's journey to a new life in the Dominican Republic. Lindsay de Feliz recounts her experiences as she leaves behind a...

Satchel Paige and his teammates were lured to the Dominican Republic in 1937 with promises of easy money to play a short baseball tournament. However, they soon found themselves under the control of...

The Vocation in Black and White: Dominican Contemplative Nuns Share Their Stories. Within the Dominican Order, whose motto is Truth, some nuns have found their calling through contemplation. Here, 23...

The Dictator Next Door: The Good Neighbor Policy and the Trujillo Regime in the Dominican Republic, 1930-1945 by Eric Roorda This study explores the complex relationship between the United States and...

The history of the Dominicans in the British Isles spans eight centuries, from their arrival in England in 1221 to the present day. For over a century, no comprehensive account of this period has...

Frei Betto: A Revolutionary Christian in Brazil and Beyond This biography offers insight into the life and work of Frei Betto, a Dominican friar who played a significant role in the revolutionary...

The Haitian Revolution was a world-historic event that had far-reaching consequences for both Haiti and its mainland neighbor, the United States. In 1804, when Haiti declared independence, the...

Discover the authentic Dominican Republic with insider tips from a local expert. This comprehensive guide to Santo Domingo and beyond offers 50 practical travel tips to help you navigate this...

This book offers a critical perspective on social policy architectures in relation to questions of race, national identity and belonging in the Americas. It identifies a connection between...

On the Edge: Writing the Border between Haiti and the Dominican Republic brings together a diverse range of literary texts, artworks, and historical accounts to explore the complex history of...

Denise Brennan's in-depth examination of sex tourism in Sosúa, Dominican Republic, reveals the complex motivations and experiences of workers, clients, and others involved in the industry. Through...

God works wonders through the most curious instruments. Brother John's story is one such tale of adventure and devotion. This holy brother fought the devil, foretold the future, worked miracles,...

The Borders of Dominicanidad explores how official narratives and histories have been imposed on racialized bodies to maintain national borders. Lorgia García-Peña examines the contested nature of...

Being La Dominicana: Race and Identity in the Visual Culture of Santo DomingoRachel Afi Quinn explores how visual media portray Dominican women and how women represent themselves in response to...

Dominicana is a story for now, an important one. It's about Ana Canción, a young woman who leaves her home in the Dominican countryside to start a new life in New York City with a man she doesn't...

Soledad is a deeply revealing novel about New York's Dominican population. Angie Cruz offers a nuanced and often magical portrayal of family life, one that is both rooted in reality and infused with...

Dominicana by Angie Cruz is a powerful and poignant novel about the immigrant experience. Set against the backdrop of 1960s New York City, the story follows Ana Canción, a 15-year-old girl who is...

Let It Rain Coffee by Angie Cruz is a powerful novel about love, loss, and family secrets. Esperanza's decision to flee her homeland for a better life has left her with a complicated past, one that...

You Can Cross the Massacre on Foot by Freddy Prestol Castillo In 1937, tens of thousands of Haitians living in the Dominican Republic were brutally slaughtered by Dominican troops. This harrowing...

Anne Eller's We Dream Together offers a fresh perspective on the complex history of Dominican emancipation and independence between 1822 and 1865. By exploring the experiences of ordinary people,...

French Dominican photographer Karla Hiraldo Voleau's debut book is a sensual and intimate exploration of desire, sex, and love. Through her stunning, mostly nude photographs of men she connects with...

The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao is a powerful and moving novel about a young Dominican man's struggles with identity, love, and family history. Born in New Jersey to old-world parents, Oscar...

The story of Sosúa, a Jewish refugee settlement in the Dominican Republic, is one of unexpected alliances and calculated pragmatism. In 1938, General Rafael Trujillo's regime accepted a group of...

The Suma teológica is a comprehensive theological treatise in Latin, featuring the critical edition of the 13th-century Dominican scholar Saint Thomas Aquinas. This bilingual edition includes the...

Ressourcement: A Movement for Renewal in Twentieth-Century Catholic Theology explores the influential generation of theologians who shaped French theology and society from 1930 to 1960. This...

Vincent Ferrer, a Dominican preacher from Valencia, was revered as a living saint during his lifetime. His story is one of widespread devotion, with cult centers in Spain, Italy, France, Germany, and...

Alou My Baseball Journey is an extraordinary autobiography that tells the story of Felipe Alou's remarkable journey from his childhood in the Dominican Republic to becoming a trailblazer in Major...

Jesus in the Hands of Buddha: A Memoir by Lucien Miller is an enthralling account of Father Shigeto Oshida's unique journey as both a Japanese Zen Buddhist master and a Catholic Dominican priest...

The Feast of the Goat by Mario Vargas Llosa In this powerful novel, Mario Vargas Llosa weaves together the stories of two generations of a Dominican family, exploring the devastating impact of power...

Lindsay de Feliz's life took an unexpected turn when she walked away from her comfortable lifestyle to pursue her dream of becoming a SCUBA diving instructor. She found herself in the Dominican...

St. Martin de Porres: Apostle of Charity Giuliana Cavallini's biography tells the remarkable story of St. Martin de Porres, a Dominican lay brother who dedicated his life to helping those in need...

The Thomistic Response to the Nouvelle Theologie: Concerning the Truth of Dogma and the Nature of Theology retrieves the most important exchanges in a mid-20th-century debate surrounding...

The Nuevo Testamento is a revised and updated edition of the New Testament texts, now enhanced with commentary by a team of Dominican priests led by José Luis Espinel Marcos.This new edition brings...

Don't Put Out the Burning Bush: Worship and Preaching in a Complex World This book examines worship and preaching from various theological perspectives, drawing on traditions such as Catholicism,...

Plátanos Go with Everything is a vibrant and cheerful ode to plátanos, the star of Dominican cuisine. Written by Lissette Norman, this book celebrates the versatility of plátanos in almost every meal...

A comprehensive guide to cruising in Puerto Rico and the surrounding islands is now in its third edition. This updated guide features 53 detailed, full-color charts, providing accurate hydrographic...

The Essential Writings of Meister EckhartThis collection brings together the most important writings of one of Germany's most influential mystics, Meister Eckhart. A theologian, philosopher and...

María Marte's story could be a fairy tale with a happy ending, but it is much more than that. This memoir tells the story of a Dominican immigrant who, despite struggling to make ends meet by...

This Is How You Lose Her by Junot Díaz is a collection of linked narratives about love in all its forms. Through the lives of New Jersey Dominicans, these stories explore the complexities of passion,...

St. Thomas Aquinas And The Preaching Beggars tells the story of a remarkable life marked by dramatic events and intellectual brilliance.The book follows the journey of St. Thomas Aquinas, from his...

Jerome Murphy-O'Connor presents a comprehensive guide to Holy Land travel, featuring 150 detailed maps, plans, and photographs. This reference work offers suggested itineraries for exploring...

A concise commentary on the eight key texts of the Second Vatican Council provides a fresh perspective on the Church's life. Dominican scholar Aidan Nichols interprets the documents in light of their...

The Memoirs of Pere Labat, 1693-1705 First English TranslationPublished in 2014, this is the first English translation of Pere Labat's memoirs, offering a unique insight into the lives of people from...

St. Martin de Porres In the Service of Compassion is a collection of activities and prayers that reflect the life and work of St. Martin de Porres, a Dominican who dedicated his life to providing...

Saint Thomas Aquinas showed that Catholic theology has a profound impact on Christian life. This volume explores the relationship between truth and grace in Catholic theology and spirituality...

A 30th anniversary edition of Julia Alvarez's modern Latinx classic, this hardcover novel tells the story of four sisters growing up in two cultures. After fleeing their home in the Dominican...

Nocturna is an epic Dominican-inspired fantasy that sweeps readers away to a world of magic and adventure.Maya Motayne's debut novel is set in a richly imagined land, where ancient traditions and...

The Friars and the Jews: The Evolution of Medieval Anti-Judaism by Jeremy Cohen. In the 13th century, a significant shift occurred in the Christian perception of Judaism and Jews in Western Europe...

Denise Mina reimagines the tumultuous story of Girolamo Savonarola, a Dominican friar who sparked a series of fires in 15th-century Florence.In his impassioned sermons, Savonarola railed against...

G. K. Chesterton's biography of St. Thomas Aquinas explores the life and theological thought of this influential Italian Dominican Priest. A key figure in scholasticism, Aquinas' philosophy, known as...

The Transnational Villagers offers a unique insight into the lives of individuals who maintain social ties and dual identities across national borders. Peggy Levitt's ethnography sheds light on the...

Gardens of Style: Private Hideaways of the Design World showcases the serene horticultural havens that inspire fashion and design. Many designers draw on gardens for their creative work, finding...

Discover the life and work of Thomas Aquinas in this comprehensive introduction by renowned scholar Jean-Pierre Torrell. Revised to include a new appendix, this first volume provides an authoritative...

Denise Mina reimagines the tumultuous story of Girolamo Savonarola, a Dominican friar who sparked a series of fires in 15th-century Florence.In his impassioned sermons, Savonarola railed against...

A novella featuring Giordano Bruno, heretic and philosopher, set in 16th-century Naples. In this gripping tale, Bruno's investigation into a mysterious death leads him to confront powerful forces...

The Latino population in the United States is the second-largest concentration of Hispanic people worldwide. This diverse minority group is shaping the country's demographic landscape and cultural...

High Spirits is a poignant and deeply personal collection of interconnected short stories from debut author Camille Gomera-Tavarez. Spanning multiple generations within one extended family, these...

The Friars: The Impact of the Mendicant Orders on Medieval Society By C.H. Lawrence Published by Bloomsbury Academic in 2013. In medieval society, a new challenge emerged as the Church faced...

Racialized Visions: Haiti and the Hispanic Caribbean is the first English-language exploration of the cultural impact of Haiti on its Spanish-speaking neighbours. By centreing Haiti in this...

Questioning God explores the conversations between humanity and God in the Bible. Two Dominican Friars, Cardinal Timothy Radcliffe and Lukasz Popko, examine key texts to reveal a more nuanced...

The Motive of the Incarnation is a treatise by the Salmanticenses, first published in English. Written in the seventeenth century, it presents a unique perspective on the nature of Christ's...

In the Time of the Butterflies is a powerful and moving novel about four sisters who lived under the brutal dictatorship of Rafael Leonidas Trujillo in the Dominican Republic. Their story is one of...

The Eisenhower administration's intervention in Guatemala remains one of the most closely studied covert operations of the Cold War. Yet, much less is known about its aftermath than the 1954 coup...

The Malleus Maleficarum: A Historical Account of Witchcraft and the Inquisition. First published in 1486, this influential text provides an in-depth examination of cults, illicit sex, dealings with...

Meister Eckhart: Mystical Theologian by Oliver Davies is a masterful evaluation of one of history's most enigmatic figures. This book explores the enduring fascination with Meister Eckhart, a mystic...

Famous Figures of Christ College Brecon tells the story of individuals associated with Christ College who have made a lasting impact in various fields. From its origins as a Dominican Friary to its...

Drown is a powerful collection of stories that explore the complexities of identity and experience. Set against the vibrant backdrop of Dominican culture and urban America, these unflinching tales...

Pepe and the Parade celebrates Hispanic heritage with a vibrant picture book that brings together diverse cultures. Pepe wakes up excited to attend his first Hispanic Day parade, eager to experience...

Globalization and Human Rights by Alison Brysk This landmark volume brings together an impressive array of scholars to explore the complex relationship between globalization and human rights. The...

Daughters of Caliban by Consuelo Lopez Springfield explores the complex lives of women in the Caribbean region. This multifaceted survey examines the ways in which race, gender, and economic factors...

Blood's a Rover takes us into the tumultuous 1970s, a time of great upheaval and social change. The assassination of two prominent figures sets off a chain reaction of events that will test the...

A house by the sea should be a haven for the senses. For internationally renowned interior designer Celerie Kemble, this was more than just a dream - it was a reality she brought to life in the...

Breaking Protocol Forging a Path Beyond Diplomacy by Bob J. Satawake is a heartwarming story about a man who found himself catapulted onto the front lines of diplomacy on the world stage. In 2013,...

Ressourcement Theology: A Sourcebook offers a unique collection of texts from leading Dominicans and Jesuits who initiated a movement for renewal in Catholic theology. This sourcebook brings together...

Sir Hugh Corbett, Keeper of the Secret Seal, hastens to the Dominican Priory at Blackfriars where Peter Gaveston's corpse awaits burial. However, upon arrival, he discovers that a series of macabre...

How the Garcia Girls Lost Their Accents is a poignant and powerful novel by Julia Alvarez that explores the experiences of four sisters growing up in two cultures.The García sisters, Carla, Sandra,...