A sobering account of the events, ideas, and beliefs about the role of religion in today's government discusses the pervasiveness of religious doctrine throughout both major parties and in the formulating of key decisions, in a sociopolitical discussion that includes insight into the surge in religious influence after the September 11 attacks.

The fascinating and heartbreaking reality of Mexico and its long, tumultuous history is revealed in a narrative account of its historical changes, art, politics, religion, and people. Reprint. 10,000 first printing.

Product Description: The first anthology in any language to represent the full trajectory of this remarkable literature. From new interpretations of the glyphic writings of the Maya through the poetic response to events in modern Chiapas, here is a history of Mexico and Central America from the Indian point of view...read more

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A Mayan leader and a Mexican-American lawyer are drawn into the struggle of a group of Mayan workers who revolt against the corrupt oligarchy of the government, business, the official union, and the press.

Product Description: In this stark, unsettling novel, set in a Mexican prison, present-day events resonate with the ancient history and wisdom of the Maya. Graham Greene meets Carlos Castaneda. In the central Yucatan a group of Maya Indian workers revolt against the corrupt oligarchy of government, business, the official union, and the press...read more

A look at the daily lives of the poor in contemporary America analyzes their absence from, and apathy toward, politics and power, and suggests how they might rediscover their connection to the larger society and bring democracy to fruition. 20,000 first printing. (view table of contents)

Product Description: Ever since the snake tempted Eve with the apple in the Garden of Eden, selling has been an integral part of our culture. In this groundbreaking work on the nature and meaning of the sale, Earl Shorris skillfully blends philosophy, politics, psychology, economics and piercing observation to demonstrate how, from Bill Clinton to your local doctor, we are truly a nation of salesmen...read more

Explores the origins of the Latino people among Native Americans, their persecution at the hands of the Spaniards, and modern inroads into American society. Reprint. (view table of contents)

Product Description: This is a work of great scope, a powerful illumination of an enigmatic figure. Told from the point of view of an ancient shaman, this is the dark and mystical story of Mexico's greatest revolutionary general, Pancho Villa. Shedding the Hollywood mantle of the drunken, womanizing bandit-turned-hero, the Villa who comes to life in this extraordinary novel is part man and part myth, part visionary hoodlum and part brilliant general...read more

Presents a series of short comments on the nature of power and its effects on people