Daniel Castro

"Damaris and The Short Kid: The Hunt for the Golden Keys" follows two recent high school graduates, Damaris and The Short Kid, who, on a boring summer day, stumble upon an intriguing clue that leads them on an epic treasure hunt. With Damaris' credit card and a shared dream of helping their immigrant parents, they embark on a wild adventure to collect six golden keys. From the Amazon Rainforest to Hawaii, Egypt, and even scaling Mount Everest, they must overcome obstacles, face their fears, fight off bad guys, and rely on their goofy yet determined spirit to unlock the ultimate treasure and achieve the American dream for their parents. Visit AidenBranssBooks.com

Join Damaris, a vibrant Latino pre-teen boy, as he embarks on a life-altering journey when he suddenly moves to Ohio In this gripping tale, Damaris grapples with the challenges of adjusting to a new environment and navigating the complexities of family dynamics. As boredom sets in with seemingly nothing to do, Damaris embarks on a quest to find excitement and purpose. Brace yourself as he faces heart-pounding encounters with bobcats, battles fierce tornadoes, and more Will Ohio consume his life, or will Damaris overcome the odds? Dive into this unique book that captures the essence of courage, personal growth, and the triumph of the human spirit. Don't miss out on this extraordinary journey aidenbranssbooks.com

Introducing the enchanting 2-in-1 combo book featuring "Damaris In Ohio" by Daniel Castro and "The Short Kid From Pakistan" by Ureed Zaidi. This captivating collection takes readers on a heartfelt journey through the experiences of two courageous young protagonists, each facing unique challenges in their lives. In "Damaris In Ohio," readers follow the gripping tale of a brave child who embarks on a new chapter of his life, moving to the state of Ohio. However, this vibrant new beginning is dampened by the unwelcome presence of racism. Through the eyes of our protagonist, we witness his struggle to navigate this harsh reality while simultaneously cherishing the unwavering support of their loving family, specifically his father. This poignant story emphasizes the strength of family bonds and the resilience possessed by those who face adversity. Meanwhile, in "The Short Kid From Pakistan," readers delve into the life of a remarkable young boy as he recounts his life during therapy sessions. Opening up about his origin and early years spent in beautiful nation Pakistan, our protagonist reflects on the challenges he faced upon relocating to America due to the Taliban, and adapting to an entirely new lifestyle. Through this captivating narrative, readers witness the young protagonist's journey of self-realization, as he rises above prejudiced opinions and fights for acceptance. Combined, these two remarkable stories provide an insightful exploration of the trials and triumphs faced by the young protagonists in the face of racism and ignorance. With themes of resilience, family, and the power of self-acceptance, this 2-in-1 combo book offers a compelling read for both young readers and those young at heart. Prepare to be inspired by the unwavering spirit of these remarkable characters as they navigate the complexities of their lives and forge their path toward a brighter future. aidenbranssbooks.com

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Hacking the Kinect is the technogeek’s guide to developing software and creating projects involving the groundbreaking volumetric sensor known as the Microsoft Kinect. Microsoft’s release of the Kinect in the fall of 2010 startled the technology world by providing a low-cost sensor that can detect and track body movement in three-dimensional space. The Kinect set new records for the fastest-selling gadget of all time. It has been adopted worldwide by hobbyists, robotics enthusiasts, artists, and even some entrepreneurs hoping to build business around the technology.Hacking the Kinect introduces you to programming for the Kinect. You’ll learn to set up a software environment, stream data from the Kinect, and write code to interpret that data. The progression of hands-on projects in the book leads you even deeper into an understanding of how the device functions and how you can apply it to create fun and educational projects. Who knows? You might even come up with a business idea.Provides an excellent source of fun and educational projects for a tech-savvy parent to pursue with a son or daughter Leads you progressively from making your very first connection to the Kinect through mastery of its full feature set Shows how to interpret the Kinect data stream in order to drive your own software and hardware applications, including robotics applications

The Spanish cleric Bartolomé de Las Casas is a key figure in the history of Spain’s conquest of the Americas. Las Casas condemned the torture and murder of natives by the conquistadores in reports to the Spanish royal court and in tracts such as A Short Account of the Destruction of the Indies (1552). For his unrelenting denunciation of the colonialists’ atrocities, Las Casas has been revered as a noble protector of the Indians and as a pioneering anti-imperialist. He has become a larger-than-life figure invoked by generations of anticolonialists in Europe and Latin America. Separating historical reality from myth, Daniel Castro provides a nuanced, revisionist assessment of the friar’s career, writings, and political activities. Castro argues that Las Casas was very much an imperialist. Intent on converting the Indians to Christianity, the religion of the colonizers, Las Casas simply offered the natives another face of empire: a paternalistic, ecclesiastical imperialism. Castro contends that while the friar was a skilled political manipulator, influential at what was arguably the world’s most powerful sixteenth-century imperial court, his advocacy on behalf of the natives had little impact on their lives. Analyzing Las Casas’s extensive writings, Castro points out that in his many years in the Americas, Las Casas spent very little time among the indigenous people he professed to love, and he made virtually no effort to learn their languages. He saw himself as an emissary from a superior culture with a divine mandate to impose a set of ideas and beliefs on the colonized. He differed from his compatriots primarily in his antipathy to violence as the means for achieving conversion.

The Spanish cleric Bartolomé de Las Casas is a key figure in the history of Spain’s conquest of the Americas. Las Casas condemned the torture and murder of natives by the conquistadores in reports to the Spanish royal court and in tracts such as A Short Account of the Destruction of the Indies (1552). For his unrelenting denunciation of the colonialists’ atrocities, Las Casas has been revered as a noble protector of the Indians and as a pioneering anti-imperialist. He has become a larger-than-life figure invoked by generations of anticolonialists in Europe and Latin America. Separating historical reality from myth, Daniel Castro provides a nuanced, revisionist assessment of the friar’s career, writings, and political activities. Castro argues that Las Casas was very much an imperialist. Intent on converting the Indians to Christianity, the religion of the colonizers, Las Casas simply offered the natives another face of empire: a paternalistic, ecclesiastical imperialism. Castro contends that while the friar was a skilled political manipulator, influential at what was arguably the world’s most powerful sixteenth-century imperial court, his advocacy on behalf of the natives had little impact on their lives. Analyzing Las Casas’s extensive writings, Castro points out that in his many years in the Americas, Las Casas spent very little time among the indigenous people he professed to love, and he made virtually no effort to learn their languages. He saw himself as an emissary from a superior culture with a divine mandate to impose a set of ideas and beliefs on the colonized. He differed from his compatriots primarily in his antipathy to violence as the means for achieving conversion.