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Insight Guide Peru •   Insight Guides
GUIDEBOOK • 2008 • PAPER • 368 PAGES
In its hallmark style, this guide brings Peru to life in hundreds of color photographs and vividly written essays by a team of experts. Panoramic in scope, the book takes us from the crowded streets of Lima to famed archeological sites, providing genuine insight into a complex land and people. Its chapters include a history of the Incas, daily life in the Andes, the author and politician Mario Vargas Llosa and an overview of people of the Amazon. With some travel information. (PRU01, $22.95)

Art of the Andes, from Chavin to Inca •  Rebecca Stone-Miller
ARCHAEOLOGY • 2002 • PAPER • 224 PAGES
This authoritative and concise illustrated survey of Andean art and architecture covers not only Machu Picchu and additional Inca monuments, but also Chan Chan, Nasca and other archaeological sites and cultures. With 183 illustrations, maps and site diagrams. Revised edition. (PRU05, $19.95)

The White Rock, An Exploration of the Inca Heartland •  Hugh Thomson
EXPLORATION • 2003 • PAPER • 316 PAGES
Author, explorer and archaeologist Thomson recounts 20 years spent journeying throughout the Andes of Peru, Bolivia and Ecuador in search of lost Inca cities. Much of his work centered in the cloud forest and steep valleys of Vilcabamba, a region first explored by Hiram Bingham, the discoverer of Machu Picchu. His engaging account, a pleasing mix of discovery, colorful personalities, history and archaeology, draws together his many experiences in the region. No lightweight, Thomson and colleague Gary Ziegler announced their discovery of a major Inca site at Coca Cota in June 2002. With three maps and 45 black-and-white photographs. He includes chapters on Inca roads, Ollantaytambo, Machu Picchu and Cuzco. (AND36, $16.95)

Peru Map •   Borch Maps
2007 • MAP
A detailed laminated relief map of Peru at a scale of 1:1,750,000. This is a very clear, colorful map, which also features detailed insets of Lima and Cusco, and even a site plan of Maccu Picchu. Peru itself is broken into three sections: North, Central, South. Two Sides. 20x39 inches. (PRU02, $10.95)

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Lima Map •   Lima 2000 • A full color, indexed map of the city of Lima. (PRU29, $14.95)

Altitude Illness: Prevention and Treatment, How to Stay Healthy at Altitude •  Stephen Bezruchka • REFERENCE • Bezruchka, a mountaineer and M.D., includes case studies, frequently asked questions and simple methods of diagnosis and treatment in this indispensable pocket guide. (REF02, $8.95)

Frommer's Moscow & St. Petersburg •   Frommer's • GUIDEBOOK • A comprehensive, practical guide to the cities with excellent recommendations for sightseeing, restaurants, shopping and excursions. With detailed maps throughout. (RUS421, $19.99)

Peru in Focus •  Jane Holligan de Diaz-Limaco • GUIDEBOOK • Authoritative and up-to-date, this slim guide focuses on the history of Peru, its cultural heritage and current political, environmental and economic challenges. With maps, photographs and some travel information. (PRU11, $12.95)

'Tambo, Life in an Andean Village •  Julia Meyerson • CULTURAL PORTRAIT • A field journal, ethnographic in its detail, of an American artist's year among the Quechua peoples in the Peruvian Andes with her anthropologist husband. (PRU38, $30.00)

A Sacred Landscape, The Search for Ancient Peru •  Hugh Thomson • HISTORY • Thomson (The White Rock) explores Moche, Chavin, Nasca and other ancient civilizations of Peru in this tale of archaeology and adventure. (PRU76, $16.95)

The Andes, A Cultural History •  Jason Wilson • CULTURAL PORTRAIT • A literary, cultural guide to the art, architecture, traditions and history of Peru and the Andes. (AND74, $24.95)

The Incas, People of the Sun •  Carmen Bernard •  Paul Bahn • HISTORY • Featuring hundreds of drawings and photographs, a chronology and long excerpts from the journals of early explorers, this is a colorful pocket encyclopedia of Inca history and archaeology. (AND03, $12.95)

The Peru Reader, History, Culture, Politics •  Orin Starn • HISTORY • Lively and literate, this meaty anthology ranges from historical accounts to modern analysis. (PRU04, $26.95)

Woven Stories, Andean Textiles and Rituals •  Andrea Heckman • CULTURAL PORTRAIT • An illustrated survey of Quechua textiles, traditions, designs and daily life. (AND43, $45.00)

Moche Art and Archaeology in Ancient Peru •  Joanne Pillsbury •  Elizabeth Cropper • ART & ARCHITECTURE • This series of essays discusses recent archaeological discoveries (most notably, the royal tombs of Sipan) and how they have changed the understanding of Moche culture in Peru. (PRU47, $40.00)

The Incas and their Ancestors, The Archaeology of Peru •  Michael Moseley • ARCHAEOLOGY • An outstanding illustrated survey of the archaeology of the Inca, Moche and Nasca civilizations. With hundreds of color illustrations and line drawings, it's an in-depth look at the ancient cultures and history of Peru. A great general introduction. (AND06, $34.95)

Eight Feet in the Andes •  Dervla Murphy • EXPLORATION • The indomitable Murphy treks 1,300 miles through the Andes (with a mule) on the trail of the conquistadors in this spirited account. (AND07, $15.95)

Touching the Void •  Joe Simpson • BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR • The harrowing tale of a climb gone badly wrong and Simpson's near miraculous survival in the Andes. (AND37, $14.99)

Touching the Void •  Brendan Mackey • EXPLORATION • The documentary adaptation of Joe Simpson's harrowing memoir combines interviews with Simpson and his climbing partner Simon Yates with reenactments filmed in the Andes and the Alps. (AND78, $14.98)

The Bridge of San Luis Rey •  Thornton Wilder • LITERATURE • The classic tale of Franciscan missionaries in 18th-century Peru by the Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist. First published in 1927. (AND08, $12.99)

A Field Guide to the Birds of Peru •  James Clements •  Noam Shany •  Dana Gardner •  Eustace Barnes • FIELD GUIDE • A comprehensive field guide to the birds of Peru, featuring 127 color plates and illustrating almost 1,800 species, focusing on their identification, habitat and distribution. (PRU21, $19.95)

A Photographic Guide to the Birds of Peru •  Clive Byers • FIELD GUIDE • A handy shirt pocket guide. (PRU75, $15.95)

Peruvian Wildlife, A Visitor's Guide to the Central Andes •  Barry Walker •  Huw Lloyd •  Gerard Cheshire • FIELD GUIDE • Written by resident bird legend Barry Walker and colleagues, this accessible, illustrated guide introduces the habitats, plants, birds and animals of the high Andes. (PRU71, $26.99)

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	Insight Guide Peru • Insight Guides GUIDEBOOK • 2008 • PAPER • 368 PAGES In its hallmark style, this guide brings Peru to life in hundreds of color photographs and vividly written essays by a team of experts. Panoramic in scope, the book takes us from the crowded streets of Lima to famed archeological sites, providing genuine insight into a complex land and people. Its chapters include a history of the Incas, daily life in the Andes, the author and politician Mario Vargas Llosa and an overview of people of the Amazon. With some travel information. (PRU01, $22.95)
	Art of the Andes, from Chavin to Inca • Rebecca Stone-Miller ARCHAEOLOGY • 2002 • PAPER • 224 PAGES This authoritative and concise illustrated survey of Andean art and architecture covers not only Machu Picchu and additional Inca monuments, but also Chan Chan, Nasca and other archaeological sites and cultures. With 183 illustrations, maps and site diagrams. Revised edition. (PRU05, $19.95)
	The White Rock, An Exploration of the Inca Heartland • Hugh Thomson EXPLORATION • 2003 • PAPER • 316 PAGES Author, explorer and archaeologist Thomson recounts 20 years spent journeying throughout the Andes of Peru, Bolivia and Ecuador in search of lost Inca cities. Much of his work centered in the cloud forest and steep valleys of Vilcabamba, a region first explored by Hiram Bingham, the discoverer of Machu Picchu. His engaging account, a pleasing mix of discovery, colorful personalities, history and archaeology, draws together his many experiences in the region. No lightweight, Thomson and colleague Gary Ziegler announced their discovery of a major Inca site at Coca Cota in June 2002. With three maps and 45 black-and-white photographs. He includes chapters on Inca roads, Ollantaytambo, Machu Picchu and Cuzco. (AND36, $16.95)
	Peru Map • Borch Maps 2007 • MAP A detailed laminated relief map of Peru at a scale of 1:1,750,000. This is a very clear, colorful map, which also features detailed insets of Lima and Cusco, and even a site plan of Maccu Picchu. Peru itself is broken into three sections: North, Central, South. Two Sides. 20x39 inches. (PRU02, $10.95)

	Lima Map • Lima 2000 • A full color, indexed map of the city of Lima. (PRU29, $14.95)
	Altitude Illness: Prevention and Treatment, How to Stay Healthy at Altitude • Stephen Bezruchka • REFERENCE • Bezruchka, a mountaineer and M.D., includes case studies, frequently asked questions and simple methods of diagnosis and treatment in this indispensable pocket guide. (REF02, $8.95)
	Frommer's Moscow & St. Petersburg • Frommer's • GUIDEBOOK • A comprehensive, practical guide to the cities with excellent recommendations for sightseeing, restaurants, shopping and excursions. With detailed maps throughout. (RUS421, $19.99)
	Peru in Focus • Jane Holligan de Diaz-Limaco • GUIDEBOOK • Authoritative and up-to-date, this slim guide focuses on the history of Peru, its cultural heritage and current political, environmental and economic challenges. With maps, photographs and some travel information. (PRU11, $12.95)
	'Tambo, Life in an Andean Village • Julia Meyerson • CULTURAL PORTRAIT • A field journal, ethnographic in its detail, of an American artist's year among the Quechua peoples in the Peruvian Andes with her anthropologist husband. (PRU38, $30.00)
	A Sacred Landscape, The Search for Ancient Peru • Hugh Thomson • HISTORY • Thomson (The White Rock) explores Moche, Chavin, Nasca and other ancient civilizations of Peru in this tale of archaeology and adventure. (PRU76, $16.95)
	The Andes, A Cultural History • Jason Wilson • CULTURAL PORTRAIT • A literary, cultural guide to the art, architecture, traditions and history of Peru and the Andes. (AND74, $24.95)
	The Incas, People of the Sun • Carmen Bernard • Paul Bahn • HISTORY • Featuring hundreds of drawings and photographs, a chronology and long excerpts from the journals of early explorers, this is a colorful pocket encyclopedia of Inca history and archaeology. (AND03, $12.95)
	The Peru Reader, History, Culture, Politics • Orin Starn • HISTORY • Lively and literate, this meaty anthology ranges from historical accounts to modern analysis. (PRU04, $26.95)
	Woven Stories, Andean Textiles and Rituals • Andrea Heckman • CULTURAL PORTRAIT • An illustrated survey of Quechua textiles, traditions, designs and daily life. (AND43, $45.00)
	Moche Art and Archaeology in Ancient Peru • Joanne Pillsbury • Elizabeth Cropper • ART & ARCHITECTURE • This series of essays discusses recent archaeological discoveries (most notably, the royal tombs of Sipan) and how they have changed the understanding of Moche culture in Peru. (PRU47, $40.00)
	The Incas and their Ancestors, The Archaeology of Peru • Michael Moseley • ARCHAEOLOGY • An outstanding illustrated survey of the archaeology of the Inca, Moche and Nasca civilizations. With hundreds of color illustrations and line drawings, it's an in-depth look at the ancient cultures and history of Peru. A great general introduction. (AND06, $34.95)
	Eight Feet in the Andes • Dervla Murphy • EXPLORATION • The indomitable Murphy treks 1,300 miles through the Andes (with a mule) on the trail of the conquistadors in this spirited account. (AND07, $15.95)
	Touching the Void • Joe Simpson • BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR • The harrowing tale of a climb gone badly wrong and Simpson's near miraculous survival in the Andes. (AND37, $14.99)
	Touching the Void • Brendan Mackey • EXPLORATION • The documentary adaptation of Joe Simpson's harrowing memoir combines interviews with Simpson and his climbing partner Simon Yates with reenactments filmed in the Andes and the Alps. (AND78, $14.98)
	The Bridge of San Luis Rey • Thornton Wilder • LITERATURE • The classic tale of Franciscan missionaries in 18th-century Peru by the Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist. First published in 1927. (AND08, $12.99)
	A Field Guide to the Birds of Peru • James Clements • Noam Shany • Dana Gardner • Eustace Barnes • FIELD GUIDE • A comprehensive field guide to the birds of Peru, featuring 127 color plates and illustrating almost 1,800 species, focusing on their identification, habitat and distribution. (PRU21, $19.95)
	A Photographic Guide to the Birds of Peru • Clive Byers • FIELD GUIDE • A handy shirt pocket guide. (PRU75, $15.95)
	Peruvian Wildlife, A Visitor's Guide to the Central Andes • Barry Walker • Huw Lloyd • Gerard Cheshire • FIELD GUIDE • Written by resident bird legend Barry Walker and colleagues, this accessible, illustrated guide introduces the habitats, plants, birds and animals of the high Andes. (PRU71, $26.99)