books by Maricel Presilla

books by Maricel Presilla

books:

Maricel Presilla

Mola
Maricel E. Presilla

Henry Holt & Co, 1996

Mola: Cuna Life Stories and Art

Maricel E. Presilla

Henry Holt and Co. (BYR), 1996

Terrific story and photographs of the Kuna molas!
After having spent over two years in Panama, I have seen the Kuna Indians and many styles of their molas. Maricel Presilla captures their beauty in the story and the many beautiful photographs. It is listed as a children's book, but I bought it for myself and ...

Feliz Nochbuena, Feliz Navidad: Christmas Feasts of the Hispanic Caribbean (An Owlet Book)

Maricel E. Presilla

Henry Holt and Co. (BYR), 1996

Feliz Nochebuena Feliz Navidad
I loved this book, the pictures, and the recipes. The text and pictures really helped me to understand how Christmas is celebrated in a culture which is different from mine, and presented a wonderful alternative to the "white christmas" prototype which is so prevalent ...

The New Taste of Chocolate: A Cultural and Natural History of Cacao with Recipes

Maricel Presilla

Ten Speed Press, 2001

Riveting reading for the chocolate lover
For anyone with more than a passing interest in chocolate and it's origins, this is an absolutely riveting read - packed with information and astonishing anecdotes.

Life Around the Lake: The Feasts Of Lake Patzcuaro
Maricel E. Presilla, Gloria Soto

Henry Holt and Co. (BYR), 1996

"A glimpse of life in central Mexico is offered through the embroidery of women in the area; their landscapes and portraits of daily life, past and present, are charming.... An unusual cultural record." -- Kirkus Reviews