It is among the best works of scholarship on Latin America of the last half century, and it has the great quality of being written in a style that captures the interest of general readers or undergraduates as well as scholars.

In 1914 the author arrived in Kenya with her husband to run a coffee-farm.

Introduction -- Part one: introduction to coffee -- Part two: from bean to cup -- Part three: Coffee origins -- Glossary -- Index.

From the moment Karen Blixen arrived in Kenya in 1914 to manage a coffee plantation, her heart belonged to Africa.

Out of Africa is the story of a remarkable and unconventional woman and of a way of life that has vanished for ever.

A poignant farewell to her beloved farm, this work describes her friendships and her affection for the animals and landscape.

A careful analysis of the politically regulated world coffee market from the 1960s to the 1980s reveals a fairer market than the current globalized de-regulated affair can ever deliver.

This volume pays close attention to the political and economic implications of this region's process of segmentation and transformation, including their links to regionalism, political conflict, and the Revolution of 1930.

Rich with stories of people, landscapes, and customs, Javatrekker offers a deep appreciation and understanding ofthe global trade and culture of coffee."--BOOK JACKET.

Annie's life seemed complete when she wanted to own a new business, but things didn't go easily. FERN MICHAELS has thrilled countless readers with her compelling, passionate tales of love, loss, and renewal.