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"Capelinhos: Volcano of Synergies -Azorean Immigration to America" is here. The book release is May 2, 2008, 7:00 PM, at the Hall of Banda Portuguesa, 100 North 27th Street, San Jose, CA, 95116. 7:00 PM No-host cocktail hour, 8:00 PM presentations. Book presentation followed by hors d’oeuvres and wine reception. Free Admission. Everyone is invited. Read Complete News Release The 482 page luxury edition, hard cover, full color, in a 9 x 12-inch format, will also include an edited video clip of the Capelinhos volcano eruptions filmed by António Furtado in 1957-58 and narrated in Portuguese and English, provided on a DVD inside the back cover.
For the first time, PHPC will publish a companion volume, a Portuguese translation of the text in "Capelinhos: Volcano of Synergies -Azorean Immigration to America". The companion volume, available separately at additional cost, is intended to supplement the primary book for the Portuguese-only reader. It will be a paperback, with text only (no pictures). To enjoy this book you will need to have the primary book for the pictures, tables, graphics and coffee-table elegance, but want to read the text in Portuguese.
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PHPC Mission The history of the Portuguese in California is an integral part of the state's history since the 1800s. As such, it is deserving of appropriate documentation for the benefit of current scholars and future generations. Portuguese Heritage Publications of California was created as a non profit organization with the objective of capturing for posterity, not only the historical facts associated with the Portuguese immigration to California, but also the human drama that it encompasses. PHPC therefore strives to collect, record, disseminate, and support research, projects and activities on the Portuguese presence in California. | |||||||||||||||||||||
The new books are on sale on Amazon, the books page has links. We offer the books separately or the two together for a special price. Soon we'll have the mail order form online. Availability for both will be May 2nd. Books for sale on Amazon ship when the book is released on May 2nd in San Jose. The Sponsor's page has been updated to reflect the content of the sponsor's page in the book. Worth special mention is the contribution of San Jose photographer Manuel Cristiano, who recently passed away. As a young man, he photographed the volcano. His work will be featured in the book. Our condolences to his family. | |||||||||||||||||||||
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May 4th, in Hilmar and Turlock, there will be book release events during or in conjunction with other regularly scheduled events (HG Festa) in those communities. More info soon. | |||||||||||||||||||||
Announcements, News and Current Information Sunday, August 3 at 2:00 in the Maritime and History Museum Lecture Hall (Stanton Center), David E. Bertão, author of "The Portuguese Shore Whales of California", will give a presentation focusing on the history of whaling in the Monterey area, followed by a question and answer period. He will be available for signing books after the lecture. Monterey State Historic Park Following the lecture and book signing by Mr. Bertão, a 45-minute "Whaler's Walk" guided tour of historic local whaling sites will be given by Tim Thomas, Maritime History Museum Historian.
Milestone: The Holy Ghost Festas book has sold out. We made two printings and distributed over 4000 books of our first publication. A very successful book, congratulations to all involved! Already, we are getting requests for this book, but sorry its gone. Recommendation: Look for a used copy on Amazon or EBay. | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Recent Releases: The Portuguese Shore Whalers "Tradições Portuguesas/Portuguese Traditions", Edited by Prof. Francisco Cota Fagundes and Prof. Irene Maria Blayer. Book page. "A Cow For The Holy Spirit" by Rose Silva King "A Cow For The Holy Spirit" by Rose Silva King , a novel, is now in its second printing. It tells the story of an Azorean immigrant, his devotion to his family, the Holy Spirit, and the hard life of adapting to a new land. "The Egg In The Water Glass" by Olivia Andrade-Lage "The Egg In The Water Glass" by Olivia Andrade-Lage, is now available under the Pioneer collection. This autobiographical work tells the story of an Azorean family, their struggles and triumphs, over a period of several decades. It contains lots of important and very detailed information on daily life in a diary, including the struggle of the Portuguese dairymen and their families since the great depression thru the 1960s. Also Note: "I No Longer Like Chocolates" by Alamo Oliveira In April 2006, we released the English translation of Ja Nao Gosto de Chocolates by Alamo Oliveira, a translation by Diniz Borges and Katherine Baker. This book as been very well received and has been a great seller. In addition, friends of Alamo promoted book presentations in Tipton, Sacramento, Gilroy and Turlock. A couple more presentations are planned.
"A Barrelful of Memories" by Pauline Stonehill The second edition was released early this year and continues to sell well. Most of you are already familiar with this work. It sure deserves to be recommended to your family and acquaintances. It is easy reading.
"The Power of the Spirit" This is the book telling the story of all the Portuguese founded churches in California. Lots of the research has been done, but lots more needs to get accomplished. This might be our major work for 2009. Note: If you are a board member and are not receiving the minutes of the Executive Committee, please make sure you let Henrique know. Thank you for your continued interest in our books and helping to preserve a piece of history.
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