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Galapagos, A Natural History •  Michael H. Jackson
NATURAL HISTORY • 1995 • PAPER • 316 PAGES • BEST SELLER • HARD TO FIND ELSEWHERE
This comprehensive overview of the habitats, plants, birds, and animals of the islands, written with the curious visitor in mind, is practically mandatory reading. It's the single best overview of the archipelago. Jackson also includes a useful bibliography, wildlife checklists and a list of plants by vegetation zone. Illustrated with many charts and maps, we refer to the book often. (GPS03, $34.95)

Galapagos Wildlife, A Visitor's Guide •  David Horwell •  Pete Oxford
FIELD GUIDE • 2005 • PAPER • 140 PAGES • BEST SELLER
A compact guide to the birds, reptiles, insects, plants and marine life of the archipelago featuring a very good selection of large color photographs by Horwell, Oxford and colleague Jonathan Green. Separate chapters cover visitor sites, history, conservation and habitats. The authors, both naturalist guides in the islands, present key information on the flora, fauna and places in Galapagos for the traveler. (GPS38, $21.95)

Voyage of the Beagle •  Charles Darwin
EXPLORATION • 2002 • PAPER • 468 PAGES • FAVORITE
The wide-eyed tale of a young man on a five-year voyage that changed his life -- and our way of thinking about the world. First published in 1839, this book is still essential reading. Darwin's South American chapters are an excellent introduction to the Galapagos, Beagle Channel, Chile, Tierra del Fuego, the Chilean fjords and the Brazilian coast. With maps and appendices. (GPS02, $12.95)

The Inca Trail, Cuzco & Machu Picchu •  Richard Danbury
GUIDEBOOK • 2010 • PAPER • 320 PAGES • COMING IN DECEMBER
A practical guide to planning and walking the Inca Trail with good maps, lots of travel information, photographs and a brief overview of Inca culture and history. Not just for those hiking the Inca Trail, it's an excellent compact guide to Cusco, Machu Picchu, Lima and surroundings. This fully revised second edition includes the seven-to-ten day hike to Vilcabamba. (PRU19, $22.95)

The Incas, People of the Sun •  Carmen Bernard •  Paul Bahn
HISTORY • 1994 • PAPER • 192 PAGES
A pocket-size encyclopedia in the acclaimed "Discoveries" series, this jewel of a book features hundreds of archival drawings and photographs, a chronology and long excerpts from the journals of early explorers. It's a guide to the ancient monuments, daily life of the Incas and history of exploration. (AND03, $12.95)

Lost City of the Incas •  Hiram Bingham
EXPLORATION • 2003 • PAPER • 224 PAGES • BEST SELLER • FAVORITE
A first-rate tale of adventure by the man who rediscovered Machu Picchu in 1911. This classic account is a gripping story of exploration, archaeology and natural history -- and still an outstanding overview of the site itself. With original expedition photographs. Originally published in 1952, the book is still an excellent account, not only of the expedition but also of the site itself. (AND05, $12.95)

Galapagos Islands Explorer Map •   Ocean Explorer Maps
2005 • MAP • BEST SELLER
A detailed map of the Galapagos archipelago for the traveler at a scale of 1:400,000, including illustrated biographies of famous visitors, a brief wildlife guide with color photographs, a map of Darwin's route. Designed and published by intrepid expedition leader and editor Nigel Sitwell. (GPS68, $11.95)

Inca Trail: Machu Picchu, Sacred Valley, Cusco Map •   Lima 2000
2009 • MAP • BEST SELLER
This fact-filed map shows the whole of the Sacred Valley from Cusco to Ollantaytambo and Machu Picchu on one side and, on the reverse, the area surrounding the sanctuary in splendid, topographic detail (1:50,000) . It's the best map both for those making the trek from kilometer 88 to the site and an excellent choice for those exploring by bus or train. Two Sides. 17x24 inches. (PRU28, $10.95)

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Archaeological Map of Machu Picchu •   Wright Water Engineers • Ken Wright's full color site plan shows monuments, topography and physical features of the Inca sanctuary in exquisite detail. (PRU23, $6.95)

Galapagos Islands Map •   ITMB • This full-color map of the Galapagos at a scale of 1:420,000, printed on water and tear-resistant paper, shows in detail major features, topography and visitor sites. (GPS06, $11.95)

Peru Map •   Lima 2000 • A well-produced, colorful shaded relief map of Peru. (PRU09, $14.95)

Insight Guide Ecuador and Galapagos •   Insight Guides • GUIDEBOOK • Presenting the natural history, politics, culture, wildlife and attractions of Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands with style and authority. (EDR01, $22.95)

Insight Guide Peru •   Insight Guides • GUIDEBOOK • Panoramic in scope, this illustrated overview brings Peru to life in hundreds of color photographs and vivid essays by a team of experts writing on history, archaeology and culture. (PRU01, $22.95)

Odyssey Guide Galapagos •  Pierre Constant • GUIDEBOOK • This compact, illustrated handbook by a veteran naturalist-guide covers the geology and geography, history and wildlife of the islands. With 70 sketch maps of landing sites, 180 color photographs and island-by-island descriptions. (GPS20, $24.95)

The Machu Picchu Guidebook •  Ruth M. Wright •  Alfredo Valencia Zegarra • GUIDEBOOK • COMING IN SEPTEMBER • With maps and site plans, a section on new discoveries, a wildlife section and a fold-out full color painting of the city as it may have looked during a solstice celebration in 1530. (PRU34, $19.95)

Charles Darwin Slept Here •  John Woram • HISTORY • John Woram recounts with verve and humor the human history of the archipelago, featuring a colorful cast of buccaneers, scientists and adventurers. With archival drawings, maps and extensive notes. (GPS71, $27.95)

Conquest of the Incas •  John Hemming • HISTORY • This classic masterful prize-winning history of the Inca struggle against the Spanish invasion brings together wide-ranging scholarly material in the interests of telling a good story. (AND04, $25.00)

Machu Picchu, Unveiling the Mystery of the Incas •  Richard L. Burger •  Lucy C. Salazar • ARCHAEOLOGY • Burger and Salazar vividly evoke the art, architecture, culture and society of Machu Picchu in this illustrated, up-to-date survey. With Hiram Bingham's original report, archival and modern photographs -- and excellent chapters on recent archaeology at the site. (AND35, $28.00)

Cloud Forest, A Chronicle of the South American Wilderness •  Peter Matthiessen • TRAVEL NARRATIVE • FAVORITE • Matthiessen recounts with wit, insight and style his odyssey to the Amazon and Andes, including Machu Picchu and Tierra del Fuego. (SAM02, $16.00)

Galapagos, World's End •  William Beebe • EXPLORATION • This wry, wonderfully evocative account of a 1924 scientific expedition includes an excellent chapter on the human history of the Galapagos. (GPS01, $18.95)

The Boy on the Back of the Turtle •  Paul Quarrington • TRAVEL NARRATIVE • Humorist, novelist and family man on a quest, Quarrington offers an entertaining account of a Galapagos voyage in the company of his seven-year-old daughter and seventy-year-old father. (GPS65, $14.95)

Galapagos, A Novel •  Kurt Vonnegut • LITERATURE • In this madcap novel, a classic, Vonnegut looks back from the future (alas, the human race has been wiped out except for a small group stranded in the Galapagos) on the Nature Cruise of the Century. (GPS10, $15.00)

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)

The Heights of Machu Picchu •  Pablo Neruda •  Nathaniel Tarn • LITERATURE • FAVORITE • Machu Picchu and the Inca civilization inspired this celebrated epic hymn to the Americas by the great Pablo Neruda. Bilingual edition. (AND22, $14.00)

Evolution's Workshop, God and Science on the Galapagos Islands •  Edward J. Larson • SCIENCE • A vivid history of the Galapagos and the role of the islands as a crucible of evolutionary ideas, written by a Pulitzer Prize winner. Along with Darwin, it covers the discovery of the islands, the visits of Hancock and Beebe, the influence of the United States during WWII and the establishment of the national park. (GPS50, $16.95)

Galapagos Safari Companion •  Alain Pons • NATURAL HISTORY • A colorful illustrated guide to wildlife, photographic opportunities and travel. There are beautiful photographs on every page, each accompanied by a caption with photography tips for travellers looking to get the most out of their cameras. (GPS80, $14.95)

Galapagos, Islands Born of Fire •  Tui De Roy • NATURAL HISTORY • FAVORITE • Author, naturalist, photographer and friend Tui de Roy's original stunning celebration of the landscapes, wildlife and habitats of the archipelago is out in a new edition. A Longitude favorite, Tui's stunning photographs taken over a long career and accompanying essays capture the spirit of Galapagos better than any. (GPS28, $29.95)

Galapagos, The Islands That Changed the World •  Paul D. Stewart • NATURAL HISTORY • Stewart and co-authors, associated with the BBC natural history unit, present the natural and human history of the islands in this wide-ranging, beautifully illustrated book, the companion to the BBC series. (GPS78, $29.95)

Galapagos, The Islands That Changed the World •  Paul D. Stewart • NATURAL HISTORY • This stunning three-part BBC documentary captures the rugged beauty, allure, wildlife and history of the archipelago like never before. We also carry the companion book to the BBC series (GPS78, $29.95). (GPS79, $19.98)

Galapagos, Wild Portraits •  Tui De Roy •  Mark Jones • NATURAL HISTORY • HARD TO FIND ELSEWHERE • The roving team of Tui and Mark Jones assembled this irresistible compendium of colorful sea lions, blue-footed boobies, sally lightfoot crabs, marine iguanas, whales and other creatures of the Galapagos. (GPS77, $39.95)

The Beak of the Finch •  Jonathan Weiner • NATURAL HISTORY • This Pulitzer Prize-winning work is an accessible look at the modern debate on the mode and rhythm of evolution, using the story of Peter and Rosemary Grant and their field work on Daphne Major as an example. (GPS08, $16.00)

A Field Guide to Sea Stars and Other Echinoderms of the Galapagos •  Cleveland P. Hickman • FIELD GUIDE • HARD TO FIND ELSEWHERE • A spiral-bound field guide to sea stars, urchins and sea cucumbers of Galapagos. (GPS31, $18.95)

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)

Birds of Ecuador, A Field Guide •  Paul Greenfield •  Robert Ridgely • FIELD GUIDE • A comprehensive, gorgeous and exhaustively researched field guide to the birds of Ecuador (and adjacent countries), featuring 96 color plates. It's also the best bird guide for travelers in the Peruvian Amazon. (EDR08, $55.00)

Birds, Mammals and Reptiles of the Galapagos Islands •  Andy Swash •  Robert Stills • FIELD GUIDE • This strikingly compact, comprehensive field guide features 500 color photographs, distribution maps and information on status, habitat and behavior. (GPS49, $28.00)

Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands, Travellers' Wildlife Guides •  David Pearson •  Les Beletsky • FIELD GUIDE • An excellent guide to Ecuador's wildlife, featuring concise descriptions and color illustrations of 500 frequently encountered reptiles and amphibians, birds, mammals and insects. The Galapagos Islands get a separate chapter and section of illustrations. (GPS34, $29.95)

Flowering Plants of the Galapagos •  Conley McMullen •  Ghillean Prance • FIELD GUIDE • Indispensable for the botanically minded, this excellent guide features color photographs of 436 species, an overview of ecology and habitats, and a plant checklist for each visitor site. (GPS40, $29.95)

Galapagos Marine Life Series, Four Field Guides •  Cleveland P. Hickman • FIELD GUIDE • Beautifully illusrtated and authoritative, these four spiral-bound Galapagos field guides, prepared in collaboration with the Charles Darwin Research Station, include Sea Stars and other Echinoderms, Marine Molluscs, Crustaceans, and Corals and other Radiates. (GPS88, $75.00)

Galapagos Wildlife •   Pocket Naturalist • FIELD GUIDE • This fold-up, laminated card includes color drawings and short descriptions. (GPS51, $5.95)

Peru, Birds of the Forest •   Rainforest Publications • FIELD GUIDE • A handy, double-sided laminated card depicting 100 commonly encountered parrots, motmots, hummingbirds and other forest birds of Peru. (PRU72, $6.95)

Peru, Travellers' Wildlife Guides •  David L. Pearson •  Les Beletsky • FIELD GUIDE • Featuring 500 illustrations of the birds, amphibians, reptiles, mammals and insects of the Amazon, Andes and Pacific Coast. (PRU30, $29.95)

Reef Identification, Galapagos •  Paul Humann • FIELD GUIDE • Sturdy enough to take along on a boat, this comprehensive photographic guide includes a map, checklist and brief overview of the archipelago. (DIV04, $39.95)

Wildlife of the Galapagos •  Julian Fitter •  Daniel Fitter •  David Hosking • FIELD GUIDE • A compact identification guide to Galapagos nature and wildlife, featuring 400 color photographs, as well as an overview of the history, climate, evolution and geology of the islands, and helpful full-color visitor site maps. (GPS47, $19.95)

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	Galapagos, A Natural History • Michael H. Jackson NATURAL HISTORY • 1995 • PAPER • 316 PAGES • BEST SELLER • HARD TO FIND ELSEWHERE This comprehensive overview of the habitats, plants, birds, and animals of the islands, written with the curious visitor in mind, is practically mandatory reading. It's the single best overview of the archipelago. Jackson also includes a useful bibliography, wildlife checklists and a list of plants by vegetation zone. Illustrated with many charts and maps, we refer to the book often. (GPS03, $34.95)
	Galapagos Wildlife, A Visitor's Guide • David Horwell • Pete Oxford FIELD GUIDE • 2005 • PAPER • 140 PAGES • BEST SELLER A compact guide to the birds, reptiles, insects, plants and marine life of the archipelago featuring a very good selection of large color photographs by Horwell, Oxford and colleague Jonathan Green. Separate chapters cover visitor sites, history, conservation and habitats. The authors, both naturalist guides in the islands, present key information on the flora, fauna and places in Galapagos for the traveler. (GPS38, $21.95)
	Voyage of the Beagle • Charles Darwin EXPLORATION • 2002 • PAPER • 468 PAGES • FAVORITE The wide-eyed tale of a young man on a five-year voyage that changed his life -- and our way of thinking about the world. First published in 1839, this book is still essential reading. Darwin's South American chapters are an excellent introduction to the Galapagos, Beagle Channel, Chile, Tierra del Fuego, the Chilean fjords and the Brazilian coast. With maps and appendices. (GPS02, $12.95)
	The Inca Trail, Cuzco & Machu Picchu • Richard Danbury GUIDEBOOK • 2010 • PAPER • 320 PAGES • COMING IN DECEMBER A practical guide to planning and walking the Inca Trail with good maps, lots of travel information, photographs and a brief overview of Inca culture and history. Not just for those hiking the Inca Trail, it's an excellent compact guide to Cusco, Machu Picchu, Lima and surroundings. This fully revised second edition includes the seven-to-ten day hike to Vilcabamba. (PRU19, $22.95)
	The Incas, People of the Sun • Carmen Bernard • Paul Bahn HISTORY • 1994 • PAPER • 192 PAGES A pocket-size encyclopedia in the acclaimed "Discoveries" series, this jewel of a book features hundreds of archival drawings and photographs, a chronology and long excerpts from the journals of early explorers. It's a guide to the ancient monuments, daily life of the Incas and history of exploration. (AND03, $12.95)
	Lost City of the Incas • Hiram Bingham EXPLORATION • 2003 • PAPER • 224 PAGES • BEST SELLER • FAVORITE A first-rate tale of adventure by the man who rediscovered Machu Picchu in 1911. This classic account is a gripping story of exploration, archaeology and natural history -- and still an outstanding overview of the site itself. With original expedition photographs. Originally published in 1952, the book is still an excellent account, not only of the expedition but also of the site itself. (AND05, $12.95)
	Galapagos Islands Explorer Map • Ocean Explorer Maps 2005 • MAP • BEST SELLER A detailed map of the Galapagos archipelago for the traveler at a scale of 1:400,000, including illustrated biographies of famous visitors, a brief wildlife guide with color photographs, a map of Darwin's route. Designed and published by intrepid expedition leader and editor Nigel Sitwell. (GPS68, $11.95)
	Inca Trail: Machu Picchu, Sacred Valley, Cusco Map • Lima 2000 2009 • MAP • BEST SELLER This fact-filed map shows the whole of the Sacred Valley from Cusco to Ollantaytambo and Machu Picchu on one side and, on the reverse, the area surrounding the sanctuary in splendid, topographic detail (1:50,000) . It's the best map both for those making the trek from kilometer 88 to the site and an excellent choice for those exploring by bus or train. Two Sides. 17x24 inches. (PRU28, $10.95)

	Archaeological Map of Machu Picchu • Wright Water Engineers • Ken Wright's full color site plan shows monuments, topography and physical features of the Inca sanctuary in exquisite detail. (PRU23, $6.95)
	Galapagos Islands Map • ITMB • This full-color map of the Galapagos at a scale of 1:420,000, printed on water and tear-resistant paper, shows in detail major features, topography and visitor sites. (GPS06, $11.95)
	Peru Map • Lima 2000 • A well-produced, colorful shaded relief map of Peru. (PRU09, $14.95)
	Insight Guide Ecuador and Galapagos • Insight Guides • GUIDEBOOK • Presenting the natural history, politics, culture, wildlife and attractions of Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands with style and authority. (EDR01, $22.95)
	Insight Guide Peru • Insight Guides • GUIDEBOOK • Panoramic in scope, this illustrated overview brings Peru to life in hundreds of color photographs and vivid essays by a team of experts writing on history, archaeology and culture. (PRU01, $22.95)
	Odyssey Guide Galapagos • Pierre Constant • GUIDEBOOK • This compact, illustrated handbook by a veteran naturalist-guide covers the geology and geography, history and wildlife of the islands. With 70 sketch maps of landing sites, 180 color photographs and island-by-island descriptions. (GPS20, $24.95)
	The Machu Picchu Guidebook • Ruth M. Wright • Alfredo Valencia Zegarra • GUIDEBOOK • COMING IN SEPTEMBER • With maps and site plans, a section on new discoveries, a wildlife section and a fold-out full color painting of the city as it may have looked during a solstice celebration in 1530. (PRU34, $19.95)
	Charles Darwin Slept Here • John Woram • HISTORY • John Woram recounts with verve and humor the human history of the archipelago, featuring a colorful cast of buccaneers, scientists and adventurers. With archival drawings, maps and extensive notes. (GPS71, $27.95)
	Conquest of the Incas • John Hemming • HISTORY • This classic masterful prize-winning history of the Inca struggle against the Spanish invasion brings together wide-ranging scholarly material in the interests of telling a good story. (AND04, $25.00)
	Machu Picchu, Unveiling the Mystery of the Incas • Richard L. Burger • Lucy C. Salazar • ARCHAEOLOGY • Burger and Salazar vividly evoke the art, architecture, culture and society of Machu Picchu in this illustrated, up-to-date survey. With Hiram Bingham's original report, archival and modern photographs -- and excellent chapters on recent archaeology at the site. (AND35, $28.00)
	Cloud Forest, A Chronicle of the South American Wilderness • Peter Matthiessen • TRAVEL NARRATIVE • FAVORITE • Matthiessen recounts with wit, insight and style his odyssey to the Amazon and Andes, including Machu Picchu and Tierra del Fuego. (SAM02, $16.00)
	Galapagos, World's End • William Beebe • EXPLORATION • This wry, wonderfully evocative account of a 1924 scientific expedition includes an excellent chapter on the human history of the Galapagos. (GPS01, $18.95)
	The Boy on the Back of the Turtle • Paul Quarrington • TRAVEL NARRATIVE • Humorist, novelist and family man on a quest, Quarrington offers an entertaining account of a Galapagos voyage in the company of his seven-year-old daughter and seventy-year-old father. (GPS65, $14.95)
	Galapagos, A Novel • Kurt Vonnegut • LITERATURE • In this madcap novel, a classic, Vonnegut looks back from the future (alas, the human race has been wiped out except for a small group stranded in the Galapagos) on the Nature Cruise of the Century. (GPS10, $15.00)
	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)
	The Heights of Machu Picchu • Pablo Neruda • Nathaniel Tarn • LITERATURE • FAVORITE • Machu Picchu and the Inca civilization inspired this celebrated epic hymn to the Americas by the great Pablo Neruda. Bilingual edition. (AND22, $14.00)
	Evolution's Workshop, God and Science on the Galapagos Islands • Edward J. Larson • SCIENCE • A vivid history of the Galapagos and the role of the islands as a crucible of evolutionary ideas, written by a Pulitzer Prize winner. Along with Darwin, it covers the discovery of the islands, the visits of Hancock and Beebe, the influence of the United States during WWII and the establishment of the national park. (GPS50, $16.95)
	Galapagos Safari Companion • Alain Pons • NATURAL HISTORY • A colorful illustrated guide to wildlife, photographic opportunities and travel. There are beautiful photographs on every page, each accompanied by a caption with photography tips for travellers looking to get the most out of their cameras. (GPS80, $14.95)
	Galapagos, Islands Born of Fire • Tui De Roy • NATURAL HISTORY • FAVORITE • Author, naturalist, photographer and friend Tui de Roy's original stunning celebration of the landscapes, wildlife and habitats of the archipelago is out in a new edition. A Longitude favorite, Tui's stunning photographs taken over a long career and accompanying essays capture the spirit of Galapagos better than any. (GPS28, $29.95)
	Galapagos, The Islands That Changed the World • Paul D. Stewart • NATURAL HISTORY • Stewart and co-authors, associated with the BBC natural history unit, present the natural and human history of the islands in this wide-ranging, beautifully illustrated book, the companion to the BBC series. (GPS78, $29.95)
	Galapagos, The Islands That Changed the World • Paul D. Stewart • NATURAL HISTORY • This stunning three-part BBC documentary captures the rugged beauty, allure, wildlife and history of the archipelago like never before. We also carry the companion book to the BBC series (GPS78, $29.95). (GPS79, $19.98)
	Galapagos, Wild Portraits • Tui De Roy • Mark Jones • NATURAL HISTORY • HARD TO FIND ELSEWHERE • The roving team of Tui and Mark Jones assembled this irresistible compendium of colorful sea lions, blue-footed boobies, sally lightfoot crabs, marine iguanas, whales and other creatures of the Galapagos. (GPS77, $39.95)
	The Beak of the Finch • Jonathan Weiner • NATURAL HISTORY • This Pulitzer Prize-winning work is an accessible look at the modern debate on the mode and rhythm of evolution, using the story of Peter and Rosemary Grant and their field work on Daphne Major as an example. (GPS08, $16.00)
	A Field Guide to Sea Stars and Other Echinoderms of the Galapagos • Cleveland P. Hickman • FIELD GUIDE • HARD TO FIND ELSEWHERE • A spiral-bound field guide to sea stars, urchins and sea cucumbers of Galapagos. (GPS31, $18.95)
	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)
	Birds of Ecuador, A Field Guide • Paul Greenfield • Robert Ridgely • FIELD GUIDE • A comprehensive, gorgeous and exhaustively researched field guide to the birds of Ecuador (and adjacent countries), featuring 96 color plates. It's also the best bird guide for travelers in the Peruvian Amazon. (EDR08, $55.00)
	Birds, Mammals and Reptiles of the Galapagos Islands • Andy Swash • Robert Stills • FIELD GUIDE • This strikingly compact, comprehensive field guide features 500 color photographs, distribution maps and information on status, habitat and behavior. (GPS49, $28.00)
	Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands, Travellers' Wildlife Guides • David Pearson • Les Beletsky • FIELD GUIDE • An excellent guide to Ecuador's wildlife, featuring concise descriptions and color illustrations of 500 frequently encountered reptiles and amphibians, birds, mammals and insects. The Galapagos Islands get a separate chapter and section of illustrations. (GPS34, $29.95)
	Flowering Plants of the Galapagos • Conley McMullen • Ghillean Prance • FIELD GUIDE • Indispensable for the botanically minded, this excellent guide features color photographs of 436 species, an overview of ecology and habitats, and a plant checklist for each visitor site. (GPS40, $29.95)
	Galapagos Marine Life Series, Four Field Guides • Cleveland P. Hickman • FIELD GUIDE • Beautifully illusrtated and authoritative, these four spiral-bound Galapagos field guides, prepared in collaboration with the Charles Darwin Research Station, include Sea Stars and other Echinoderms, Marine Molluscs, Crustaceans, and Corals and other Radiates. (GPS88, $75.00)
	Galapagos Wildlife • Pocket Naturalist • FIELD GUIDE • This fold-up, laminated card includes color drawings and short descriptions. (GPS51, $5.95)
	Peru, Birds of the Forest • Rainforest Publications • FIELD GUIDE • A handy, double-sided laminated card depicting 100 commonly encountered parrots, motmots, hummingbirds and other forest birds of Peru. (PRU72, $6.95)
	Peru, Travellers' Wildlife Guides • David L. Pearson • Les Beletsky • FIELD GUIDE • Featuring 500 illustrations of the birds, amphibians, reptiles, mammals and insects of the Amazon, Andes and Pacific Coast. (PRU30, $29.95)
	Reef Identification, Galapagos • Paul Humann • FIELD GUIDE • Sturdy enough to take along on a boat, this comprehensive photographic guide includes a map, checklist and brief overview of the archipelago. (DIV04, $39.95)
	Wildlife of the Galapagos • Julian Fitter • Daniel Fitter • David Hosking • FIELD GUIDE • A compact identification guide to Galapagos nature and wildlife, featuring 400 color photographs, as well as an overview of the history, climate, evolution and geology of the islands, and helpful full-color visitor site maps. (GPS47, $19.95)