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Bradt Trekking Guide Peru and Bolivia •  Hilary Bradt
GUIDEBOOK • 2002 • PAPER • 358 PAGES
This classic guide for exploring the Andes of Peru and Bolivia is great for both practical trail information and general information on the region. It's a compact overview, featuring not only walks and treks but also an extensive introduction. Eighth edition. (BOL04, $17.95)

The Incas, People of the Sun •  Carmen Bernard •  Paul Bahn
EXPLORATION • 1994 • PAPER • 192 PAGES • BEST SELLER
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)

A Sacred Landscape, The Search for Ancient Peru •  Hugh Thomson
HISTORY • 2008 • PAPER • 330 PAGES
Head-over-heels in love with the adventure, intrigue and bonhomie of archaeology, Hugh Thomson (The White Rock) explore Moches, Chavin, Nasca and other ancient civilizations of Peru. His tale is bracketed by an account of his discoveries with Gary Ziegler at Llactapata, a newly excavated observatory barely two miles from Machu Picchu. (PRU76, $16.95)

Cordillera Blanca, Huayhuash •   Lima 2000
2003 • MAP
A traveler's map of the spectacular Cordillera Blanca and adjacent Huayhuash in northern Peru at a scale of 1:250,000. Two Sides. 17x24 inches. (PRU54, $10.95)

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Cordillera Huayhuash Climber's Map •   Alpine Mapping Guild • GUIDEBOOK • A shaded relief topographic map geared for climers and trekkers at a scale of 1:65,000. (PRU53, $18.95)

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)

Lonely Planet Quechua Phrasebook •  Serafin M. Coronel-Molina • LANGUAGE & PHRASEBOOKS • This shirt-pocket guide is a surprisingly thorough introduction to not just the language but also the customs and culture of the Andes. (PRU36, $8.99)

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)

Yuraq Janka: Guide to the Peruvian Andes, Cordilleras Blanca and Rosko •  John Ricker • GUIDEBOOK • A mountaineering guide to the Cordillera Blanca. (PRU44, $12.95)

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)

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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)

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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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	Bradt Trekking Guide Peru and Bolivia • Hilary Bradt GUIDEBOOK • 2002 • PAPER • 358 PAGES This classic guide for exploring the Andes of Peru and Bolivia is great for both practical trail information and general information on the region. It's a compact overview, featuring not only walks and treks but also an extensive introduction. Eighth edition. (BOL04, $17.95)
	The Incas, People of the Sun • Carmen Bernard • Paul Bahn EXPLORATION • 1994 • PAPER • 192 PAGES • BEST SELLER 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)
	A Sacred Landscape, The Search for Ancient Peru • Hugh Thomson HISTORY • 2008 • PAPER • 330 PAGES Head-over-heels in love with the adventure, intrigue and bonhomie of archaeology, Hugh Thomson (The White Rock) explore Moches, Chavin, Nasca and other ancient civilizations of Peru. His tale is bracketed by an account of his discoveries with Gary Ziegler at Llactapata, a newly excavated observatory barely two miles from Machu Picchu. (PRU76, $16.95)
	Cordillera Blanca, Huayhuash • Lima 2000 2003 • MAP A traveler's map of the spectacular Cordillera Blanca and adjacent Huayhuash in northern Peru at a scale of 1:250,000. Two Sides. 17x24 inches. (PRU54, $10.95)

	Peru Map • Borch Maps • A laminated map of Peru with city plans. (PRU02, $10.95)
	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)
	Cordillera Huayhuash Climber's Map • Alpine Mapping Guild • GUIDEBOOK • A shaded relief topographic map geared for climers and trekkers at a scale of 1:65,000. (PRU53, $18.95)
	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)
	Lonely Planet Quechua Phrasebook • Serafin M. Coronel-Molina • LANGUAGE & PHRASEBOOKS • This shirt-pocket guide is a surprisingly thorough introduction to not just the language but also the customs and culture of the Andes. (PRU36, $8.99)
	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)
	Yuraq Janka: Guide to the Peruvian Andes, Cordilleras Blanca and Rosko • John Ricker • GUIDEBOOK • A mountaineering guide to the Cordillera Blanca. (PRU44, $12.95)
	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)
	Lima, A Cultural History • James Higgins • HISTORY • An erudite guide to the cultural gems and literary history of Peru's capital city. James Higgins, who specializes in Peruvian literature, covers the scope of the city's history from its pre-Columbian museums, to its conquistador heritage, to its dynamic present. (PRU60, $30.00)
	The Discovery and Conquest of Peru • Pedro de Cieza de Leon • HISTORY • A detailed account of the Spanish occupation of Peru, told by a seasoned Spanish chronicler who interviewed living witnesses years after the events involved. Perhaps the most thorough of the contemporary chronicles told from the point of view of the conquerers. (AND25, $29.95)
	The Last Days of the Incas • Kim Macquarrie • HISTORY • MacQuarrie tackles the personality, aspirations and greed of Francisco Pizarro in this vivid account of the conquest of a continent. (PRU77, $16.95)
	The Monkey's Paw, New Chronicles from Peru • Robin Kirk • CULTURAL PORTRAIT • A fascinating, multi-faceted portrait of the nation as shown through the travels and interviews of journalist Robin Kirk in Peru of the 1980s and 1990s. (PRU24, $22.95)
	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)
	Art of the Andes, from Chavin to Inca • Rebecca Stone-Miller • ARCHAEOLOGY • CURRENTLY UNAVAILABLE • 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. (PRU05, $19.95)
	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)
	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)
	The White Rock, An Exploration of the Inca Heartland • Hugh Thomson • EXPLORATION • With chapters on Vilcabamba, Machu Picchu, Ollantaytambo and other sites, Thomson's engaging memoir mixes discovery, colorful personalities, history and archaeology. (AND36, $16.95)
	Fire from the Andes, Short Fiction by Women from Bolivia, Ecuador, and Peru • Susan E. Benner • ANTHOLOGY • Mostly personal, many of the contemporary stories revolve around peasants, the urban poor and other marginalized members of the Andes society. This anthology includes contributions by 24 women from Ecuador, Peru and Bolivia. (AND17, $24.95)
	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, $60.00)
	A Photographic Guide to the Birds of Peru • Clive Byers • FIELD GUIDE • A handy shirt pocket guide. (PRU75, $15.95)
	Peru Mammals Guide • Rainforest Publications • FIELD GUIDE • A handy, double-sided laminated card depicting over 60 commonly encountered mammals of Peru. Beautiful and accurate full-color illustrations. (PRU73, $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)
	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)