Latino Almanac

<p><b>A celebration of people and pride! Explore the achievements and contributions of Latinos in the United States with this illuminating history.</b><br><br>

Latinos 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.<br><br>

The most complete and affordable single-volume reference on Latino history available today <i><b>Latino Almanac: From Early Explorers to Corporate Leaders</b></i> 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 <br>

</p><li><i>Dolores Fernáaacute;ndez Huerta</i> labor leader
</li><li><i>Sonia Sotomayor</i> Supreme Court justice
</li><li><i>Juan Felipe Herrera</i> U.S. poet laureate
</li><li><i>Roberto C. Goizueta</i> businessperson former CEO of Coca-Cola
</li><li><i>Selena Góoacute;mez</i> actor singer producer
</li><li><i>Rebecca Lobo</i> basketball player sports analyst
</li><li><i>Anthony D. Romero</i> executive director of the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU)
</li><li><i>Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez</i> U.S. congressperson
</li><li><i>Ellen Ochoa</i> astronaut engineer
</li><li><i>Anthony R. Jiméeacute;nez</i> entrepreneur
</li><li><i>Maríiacute;a Hinojosa</i> journalist
</li><li><i>Dennis Chávez</i> U.S. senator
</li><li><i>Oscar Muñntilde;oz</i> businessperson CEO United Airlines
</li><li><i>Antonia Novello</i> surgeon general of the United States
</li><li><i>Geraldo Miguel Rivera</i> journalist
</li><li><i>Lin-Manuel Miranda</i> playwright actor director
</li><li><i>Alex Rodríguez</i> baseball player
</li><li><i>Rodolfo Anaya</i> novelist
</li><li><i>Desi Arnaz</i> television producer actor singer
</li><li><i>Jessica Mendoza</i> sportscaster softball player
</li><li><i>Nydia Velásquez</i> U.S. congressperson
</li><li><i>Edward James Olmos</i> actor
</li><li><i>Marco Rubio</i> U.S. senator
</li><li><i>Rita Moreno</i> actor dancer
</li><li><i>César Chávez</i> labor leader
</li><li><i>Marcelo Claure</i> businessperson former Sprint CEO
</li><li><i>Ariel Dorfman</i> playwright novelist
</li><li><i>Miriam Colón</i> actress theater owner producer
</li><li><i>Joaquín Castro</i> chair of the Hispanic Congressional Caucus
</li><li>And many many more!</li><br><br>

While 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 <i><b>Latino Almanac</b></i> 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 th