popular culture

Contains nearly five hundred alphabetically arranged entries that provide information about various aspects of Latino popular culture, covering people, celebrations, food, sports, events, literature and film, fashion, and other topics; and includes photographs and a chronology.

M.K. Asante, Jr. chronicles the new hip-hop movement that is changing the music industry and explores how this new style of music is addressing the social, economic, and political issues that are shaping the next generation.

"Carefully selected by the creative minds at The Moth, and adapted to the page to preserve the raw energy of live storytelling, Occasional Magic features voices familiar and new. Alongside Adam Gopnik, Krista Tippett, Andrew Solomon, Rosanne Cash, Ophira Eisenberg, and Wang Ping, storytellers from around the world share times when, in the face of challenging situations, they found moments of beauty, wonder, and clarity, shedding light on their lives and helping them find a path forward." -- ONIX annotation.

Presents a three volume set that looks at Latino culture, focusing on cultural traditions, secular and religious celebrations, and religious beliefs and practices.

Contains hundreds of top-ten lists for a variety of subjects, including video games, structures, outer space, and more.

"This . . . book introduces readers to . . . inventions and innovations from India that have shaped the world, from shampoo to decimals"--Provided by publisher.

"This book introduces readers to many . . . inventions from East Asia that have changed the world, from . . . fireworks to warm cups of tea. Full-color photographs give readers an up-close look at the inventions. This . . . book teaches readers about . . . inventions used in everyday life while expanding cultural awareness of East Asian cultures and history"--Provided by publisher.

A collection of more than 30 recipes inspired by popular series, TV shows, and video games, including "Pok?mon" meringue pok? ball cookies, "The Walking Dead" steak tartare, Dexter Morgan's brunch, and "Game of Thrones" desserts.

"In 'Videocracy,' Allocca lays bare what YouTube videos say about our society and how our actions online--watching, sharing, commenting on, and remixing the people and clips that captivate us--are changing the face of entertainment, advertising, politics, and more. Via YouTube, we are fueling social movements, enforcing human rights, and redefining art--a lot more than you'd expect from a bunch of viral clips"--Dust jacket.