New book reveals the myths and realities of the lifestyles lived by Brazilian cowboys

Arlington, VA -- (ReleaseWire) -- 09/02/2016 -- Amakella Publishing is thrilled to announce the release of its latest book, "Bigger Than Life: Cultural Identity and Labor Relations Among Gaucho Cowboys in Southern Brazil," authored by anthropologist Luciano Bornholdt.

In his book, Bornholdt details the myths versus the realities faced by the gauchos. These Brazilian cowboys are surrounded by a mythological persona, the heroic gaucho of the past. However, present-day gauchos are mostly poor ranch workers whose lifestyle is threatened by the expansion of commercial agriculture, in a regional context where the survival of cattle ranching is closely tied to the labor relations between gauchos and landowners.

"Bigger Than Life: Cultural Identity and Labor Relations Among Gaucho Cowboys in Southern Brazil" is now available in hardcover, paperback and electronic editions at www.amazon.com

About the Author Luciano Bornholdt
Luciano Bornholdt is a social anthropologist from Brazil with a Ph.D. from the University of Manchester. He conducted fieldwork research with indigenous groups from the Amazon region and other parts of Latin America, gauchos and ranchers, people displaced from their homes by infrastructure projects, and descendants of German and Italian immigrants, among others. Luciano built a career in international development, working as a social development specialist for multilateral development organizations such as the Inter-American Development Bank and the World Bank, before retiring from that line of work and embarking on a long term tour around the world. Having walked to Santiago de Compostela as a pilgrim and spent some time in Asia and New Zealand, he plans to continue traveling for the foreseeable future.

About Amakella Publishing
Amakella Publishing is an independent book publishing company based in Arlington, Virginia. To request a review copy, contact the author, or obtain additional information about the book, please contact Amakella Publishing at info@amakella.com or by phone at (202) 239-8381. Further details can be found at http://www.amakella.com.

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Judo beginners are set to have a great new resource in this forthcoming book from black belt judo practitioner and author Rodolfo Tello. Covering the fundamental aspects of this sport and martial art, this book is expected to be a game changer.

Arlington, VA -- (SBWIRE) -- 02/05/2016 -- With interest in judo rising steadily, many people are realizing that there is a lack of informative texts to guide the beginning practitioner. With over two decades of judo experience, Rodolfo Tello is answering that call. His upcoming book, aimed at helping beginners work all the way up to their own black belts, is scheduled for release on August 15, 2016. This new book, entitled "Judo: Seven Steps to Black Belt (An Introductory Guide for Beginners)," is expected to quickly become a favorite among new judo practitioners.

"I am happy about this opportunity to share my experience with new judo enthusiasts," commented Tello about this forthcoming book. "My goal is to help make judo more accessible and provide a roadmap for judo practitioners, all the way to black belt."

"Judo: Seven Steps to Black Belt (An Introductory Guide for Beginners)" will be soon available for preorder (ISBN 978-1633870048, hardcover, 8 x 5 inches, 124 pages, distributed by Ingram). This title will be simultaneously released in paperback (ISBN 978-1633870017), and electronic (ISBN 978-1633870086) editions as well.

About Rodolfo Tello
Rodolfo Tello is a black belt judo practitioner. He started doing judo more than twenty years ago and is still active in regular judo practice. He is a Certified National Coach in judo and is also certified as a judo referee. He is a life member of the United States Judo Federation and is affiliated with Shufu Yudanshakai, the black belt association of the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States. He is also a cultural anthropologist with a PhD from American University and a master's degree from the University of Maryland.

About Amakella Publishing
Amakella Publishing is an independent book publishing company based in Arlington, Virginia. To request a review copy, contact the author, or obtain additional information about the book, please contact Amakella Publishing at info@amakella.com or by phone at (202) 239-8381. Further details can be found at http://www.amakella.com.

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