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The New Key to Costa Rica •  Beatrice Blake
GUIDEBOOK • 2009 • PAPER • 560 PAGES
A comprehensive, frequently revised guide to Costa Rica with excellent information on hotels, restaurants and excursions throughout the country. Welcome attention is paid to regard for the environment and local community. The best overall guide to Costa Rica for the nature-oriented independent traveler. Co-author Beatrice Blake also publishes keytocostarica.com. 18th Edition! (CAM36, $19.95)

Tropical Nature •  Adrian Forsyth •  Ken Miyata
NATURAL HISTORY • 1984 • PAPER • 248 PAGES • FAVORITE
A lively, lucid portrait of the tropics as seen by two uncommonly observant and thoughtful field biologists. Its 17 marvelous essays introduce the habitats, ecology, plants and animals of the Central and South American rainforest. With a lengthy appendix of practical advice for the tropical traveler. (GPS13, $14.00)

Costa Rica, Travellers' Wildlife Guides •  Les Beletsky
FIELD GUIDE • 2004 • PAPER • 448 PAGES
This outstanding book is a field guide to the natural history of Costa Rica, featuring 350 color illustrations of commonly encountered birds, mammals, amphibians and reptiles. Introductory chapters cover habitats, parks and conservation in Costa Rica. It's an all-around handbook, noteworthy for its color plates. (CRC11, $29.99)

Costa Rica, A Traveler's Literary Companion •  Barbara Ras
ANTHOLOGY • 1994 • PAPER • 238 PAGES
This well chosen anthology brings together 26 mostly modern stories by Costa Rican writers. It's a wonderful introduction to the character of the people, culture and land. (CRC03, $14.95)

The Path Between the Seas, The Creation of the Panama Canal: 1870-1914 •  David McCullough
HISTORY • 2004 • PAPER • 700 PAGES • FAVORITE
A great story, admirably told in vivid, page-turning detail. McCullough reveals the full scope of the Panama Canal, its characters, technical difficulties and Byzantine politics. Capturing all the international intrigue, you couldn't make up a better story. It's 700 pages long but reads like a suspense novel. (CAM32, $20.00)

Costa Rica & Panama Map •   World Mapping Project
2005 • MAP
A detailed, double-sided travel map of Costa Rica and neighboring Panama at a scale of 1:550,000. Using the latest cartography from the World Mapping Project, the full color map, printed on rip-proof and waterproof paper, includes topographic features, latitude and longitude, parks and preserves, index and key visitor attractions. Water depths are indicated by contour lines in shades of blue and white. Two Sides. 27 X 39 inches. (CAM111, $9.99)

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Breaking Out of Beginner's Spanish •  Joseph Keenan • LANGUAGE & PHRASEBOOKS • Idioms, common mistakes in word usage, and other helpful advice on tackling spoken Spanish. You'll need some foundation to take full advantage of this book -- but even a complete novice will appreciate the author's playful sense of humor. (CAM06, $19.95)

Costa Rica, An Ecotraveller's Guide •  Hannah Robinson • GUIDEBOOK • A full-color, illustrated guide to parks, wildlife reserves and outdoor activities in Costa Rica. (CRC46, $23.95)

Insight Guide Costa Rica •  Paul Murphy • GUIDEBOOK • Thoroughly illustrated, this sturdy and informative guide features short essays on the natural history, culture and attractions of Costa Rica, hundreds of photographs and excellent local maps. (CRC08, $22.99)

Lonely Planet Costa Rican Spanish •   Lonely Planet • LANGUAGE & PHRASEBOOKS • A pocket guide to understanding idioms, slang and Spanish as it is spoken by the Ticos. (CRC25, $8.99)

National Geographic Costa Rica •  Christopher P. Baker • GUIDEBOOK • This stylish, informative and up-to-date travel resource features 200 photographs, many maps and good information on the country's history, nature and culture. (CRC26, $22.95)

National Geographic Panama •  Christopher Baker • GUIDEBOOK • Award-winning travel writer and photographer Christopher Baker introduces the history, nature and attractions of Panama, thoroughly illustrated in National Geographic's style (PNM35, $22.95)

A Brief History of Central America •  Hector Perez-Brignoll • HISTORY • A good overview of the region's economic, political and social history through the 1980s by a professor at the University of Costa Rica. Well-written, informative and concise. (CAM49, $21.95)

How Wall Street Created a Nation: J.P. Morgan, Teddy Roosevelt, and the Panama Canal •  Ovidio Diaz Espino • HISTORY • An intriguing look into the treachery, behind-the-scenes financial wrangling and Roosevelt-era dollar diplomacy that resulted in both the Panama Canal and the establishment of Panama as an independent nation. (PNM23, $16.00)

The Building of the Panama Canal in Historic Photographs •  Ulrich Keller • HISTORY • These archival photographs tell the story of the people who built the Panama Canal, the engineers who designed it and the changes wrought on the landscape through its construction. (CAM41, $12.95)

The Ticos •  Richard Biesanz • CULTURAL PORTRAIT • HARD TO FIND ELSEWHERE • This insightful, fact-filled portrait of the Costa Rican people accessibly explores their culture, history and society. (CRC32, $22.95)

Travelers' Tales Central America •  Larry Habegger •  Natanya Pearlman • ANTHOLOGY • Organized thematically with contributions set in Belize, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua and Panama, this collection of eyewitness reports includes Joan Didion, P.J. O'Rourke and Paul Theroux. (CAM96, $17.95)

The Tailor of Panama •  John Le Carre • LITERATURE • Set in Panama, this thriller by master storyteller John Le Carre includes spymasters, corrupt officials, arms manufacturers and other unsavory types. (CAM51, $7.99)

A Naturalist in Costa Rica •  Alexander Skutch • NATURAL HISTORY • A warm account of living and studying ornithology in the Pacific hills of Costa Rica over the last 35 years at what is now Los Cusingos Neotropical Bird Sanctuary. Skutch died on his ranch in 2004 just short of his 100th birthday. (CAM09, $24.95)

A Neotropical Companion •  J.C. Kricher •  Mark Plotkin • NATURAL HISTORY • From plants and animals to birds and bugs, it's all here in this wonderfully written overview of the ecology, habitats, plants and animals of Central and South America. (GPS11, $35.00)

Costa Rican Natural History •  Daniel Janzen • NATURAL HISTORY • A thorough, prize-winning reader on all aspects of the natural history of Costa Rica, this hefty illustrated book is remarkably well written and rewarding for the serious general reader. (CAM05, $53.00)

The Monkey's Bridge, Mysteries of Evolution in Central America •  David Rains Wallace • NATURAL HISTORY • Wallace opens this absorbing account of the history and biogeography of the Central American isthmus with the tale of Columbus, weaving his own travels in the region with a crisp overview of exploration, nature and evolution. Natural history buffs and ecologically minded travelers will appreciate this valuable resource. (CAM56, $18.95)

The Tapir's Morning Bath •  Elizabeth Royte • SCIENCE • An engaging account of ecological research and ecologists at Barro Colorado Island, the Smithsonian Institution's Tropical Research Station in Panama. (AMZ74, $14.00)

Wild Costa Rica •  Adrian Hepworth • NATURAL HISTORY • This beautiful, informative survey of the habitats, wildlife and protected areas of Costa Rica features 200 color photographs and chapters on natural history and conservation. (CRC69, $29.95)

A Guide to the Birds of Panama with Costa Rica, Nicaragua and Honduras •  Robert Ridgely •  J.A. Gwynne • FIELD GUIDE • This comprehensive field guide, noteworthy for its beautiful color plates, covers additional species found in Nicaragua, Honduras and Costa Rica. (CAM07, $55.00)

A Photographic Guide to the Birds of Costa Rica •  Susan Fogdon •  Michael Fogdon • FIELD GUIDE • Arranged by family groups, this pocket field guide to 250 common birds includes color photos, identification notes and range maps. (CRC42, $15.95)

Costa Rica Birds, An Introduction to Familiar Species •  James Kavanagh • FIELD GUIDE • A handy, laminated fold-up card with full-color illustrations of birds commonly found in Costa Rica. Great for kids, too. (CRC56, $5.95)

Costa Rica Butterflies & Moths, An Introduction to Familiar Species •  James Kavanagh • FIELD GUIDE • A handy, laminated fold-up card. (CRC57, $5.95)

Costa Rican Wildlife •   Pocket Naturalist • FIELD GUIDE • Put it in your pocket! This handy, fold-up card includes color illustrations of dozens of typical birds, mammals and reptiles. (CRC24, $5.95)

Field Guide to the Wildlife of Costa Rica •  Carrol Henderson •  Alexander Skutch • FIELD GUIDE • A comprehensive photographic guide to 300 commonly encountered and unusual species of birds, mammals and other wildlife, with a good overview of the geographic setting and natural history of the region. (CRC27, $39.95)

Mammals of Costa Rica •  Fiona Reid • FIELD GUIDE • A palm-sized guide to 65 native mammals with handsome full-color illustrations and helpful descriptions. Includes a map, viewing tips and a checklist. (CRC37, $7.00)

Neotropical Rainforest Mammals, A Field Guide •  L.H. Emmons • FIELD GUIDE • Compact enough to slip into your daypack, this guide to the mammals of the New World tropics features 29 color plates of more than 200 species. (GPS12, $39.00)

Panama Wildlife Guide, Birds •   Rainforest Publications • FIELD GUIDE • Featuring 250 color illustrations of the birds of Panama, this is a handy 14-panel foldup card. (PNM28, $7.95)

Panama Wildlife Guide: Mammals, Reptiles, Ambhibians, Insects •   Rainforest Publications • FIELD GUIDE • A handy 14-panel foldup card featuring accurate color illustrations. (PNM27, $7.95)

Snorkeling Guide to Marine Life •  Paul Humann • FIELD GUIDE • Humann's photographs of the fishes, corals, invertebrates and plants of the Caribbean are perfect to take along in the boat or to the beach. (DIV02, $14.95)

The Birds of Costa Rica •  Richard Garrigues •  Robert Dean • FIELD GUIDE • Built for the field, this new guide includes multiple illustrations for 820 species of birds. (CRC53, $29.95)

The Mammals of Costa Rica, A Natural History and Field Guide •  Oscar Arias •  Mark Wainwright • FIELD GUIDE • From jaguars to howler monkeys, this guide covers the fascinating and diverse wildlife of Costa Rica and the tropics. (CRC54, $29.95)

Tropical Plants of Costa Rica •  Willow Zuchowski • FIELD GUIDE • Organized by habitat, this photo guide to 400 species has chapters on popular destinations, including Monteverde and Tortuguero. (CRC55, $35.00)

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	The New Key to Costa Rica • Beatrice Blake GUIDEBOOK • 2009 • PAPER • 560 PAGES A comprehensive, frequently revised guide to Costa Rica with excellent information on hotels, restaurants and excursions throughout the country. Welcome attention is paid to regard for the environment and local community. The best overall guide to Costa Rica for the nature-oriented independent traveler. Co-author Beatrice Blake also publishes keytocostarica.com. 18th Edition! (CAM36, $19.95)
	Tropical Nature • Adrian Forsyth • Ken Miyata NATURAL HISTORY • 1984 • PAPER • 248 PAGES • FAVORITE A lively, lucid portrait of the tropics as seen by two uncommonly observant and thoughtful field biologists. Its 17 marvelous essays introduce the habitats, ecology, plants and animals of the Central and South American rainforest. With a lengthy appendix of practical advice for the tropical traveler. (GPS13, $14.00)
	Costa Rica, Travellers' Wildlife Guides • Les Beletsky FIELD GUIDE • 2004 • PAPER • 448 PAGES This outstanding book is a field guide to the natural history of Costa Rica, featuring 350 color illustrations of commonly encountered birds, mammals, amphibians and reptiles. Introductory chapters cover habitats, parks and conservation in Costa Rica. It's an all-around handbook, noteworthy for its color plates. (CRC11, $29.99)
	Costa Rica, A Traveler's Literary Companion • Barbara Ras ANTHOLOGY • 1994 • PAPER • 238 PAGES This well chosen anthology brings together 26 mostly modern stories by Costa Rican writers. It's a wonderful introduction to the character of the people, culture and land. (CRC03, $14.95)
	The Path Between the Seas, The Creation of the Panama Canal: 1870-1914 • David McCullough HISTORY • 2004 • PAPER • 700 PAGES • FAVORITE A great story, admirably told in vivid, page-turning detail. McCullough reveals the full scope of the Panama Canal, its characters, technical difficulties and Byzantine politics. Capturing all the international intrigue, you couldn't make up a better story. It's 700 pages long but reads like a suspense novel. (CAM32, $20.00)
	Costa Rica & Panama Map • World Mapping Project 2005 • MAP A detailed, double-sided travel map of Costa Rica and neighboring Panama at a scale of 1:550,000. Using the latest cartography from the World Mapping Project, the full color map, printed on rip-proof and waterproof paper, includes topographic features, latitude and longitude, parks and preserves, index and key visitor attractions. Water depths are indicated by contour lines in shades of blue and white. Two Sides. 27 X 39 inches. (CAM111, $9.99)

	Breaking Out of Beginner's Spanish • Joseph Keenan • LANGUAGE & PHRASEBOOKS • Idioms, common mistakes in word usage, and other helpful advice on tackling spoken Spanish. You'll need some foundation to take full advantage of this book -- but even a complete novice will appreciate the author's playful sense of humor. (CAM06, $19.95)
	Costa Rica, An Ecotraveller's Guide • Hannah Robinson • GUIDEBOOK • A full-color, illustrated guide to parks, wildlife reserves and outdoor activities in Costa Rica. (CRC46, $23.95)
	Insight Guide Costa Rica • Paul Murphy • GUIDEBOOK • Thoroughly illustrated, this sturdy and informative guide features short essays on the natural history, culture and attractions of Costa Rica, hundreds of photographs and excellent local maps. (CRC08, $22.99)
	Lonely Planet Costa Rican Spanish • Lonely Planet • LANGUAGE & PHRASEBOOKS • A pocket guide to understanding idioms, slang and Spanish as it is spoken by the Ticos. (CRC25, $8.99)
	National Geographic Costa Rica • Christopher P. Baker • GUIDEBOOK • This stylish, informative and up-to-date travel resource features 200 photographs, many maps and good information on the country's history, nature and culture. (CRC26, $22.95)
	National Geographic Panama • Christopher Baker • GUIDEBOOK • Award-winning travel writer and photographer Christopher Baker introduces the history, nature and attractions of Panama, thoroughly illustrated in National Geographic's style (PNM35, $22.95)
	A Brief History of Central America • Hector Perez-Brignoll • HISTORY • A good overview of the region's economic, political and social history through the 1980s by a professor at the University of Costa Rica. Well-written, informative and concise. (CAM49, $21.95)
	How Wall Street Created a Nation: J.P. Morgan, Teddy Roosevelt, and the Panama Canal • Ovidio Diaz Espino • HISTORY • An intriguing look into the treachery, behind-the-scenes financial wrangling and Roosevelt-era dollar diplomacy that resulted in both the Panama Canal and the establishment of Panama as an independent nation. (PNM23, $16.00)
	The Building of the Panama Canal in Historic Photographs • Ulrich Keller • HISTORY • These archival photographs tell the story of the people who built the Panama Canal, the engineers who designed it and the changes wrought on the landscape through its construction. (CAM41, $12.95)
	The Ticos • Richard Biesanz • CULTURAL PORTRAIT • HARD TO FIND ELSEWHERE • This insightful, fact-filled portrait of the Costa Rican people accessibly explores their culture, history and society. (CRC32, $22.95)
	Travelers' Tales Central America • Larry Habegger • Natanya Pearlman • ANTHOLOGY • Organized thematically with contributions set in Belize, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua and Panama, this collection of eyewitness reports includes Joan Didion, P.J. O'Rourke and Paul Theroux. (CAM96, $17.95)
	The Tailor of Panama • John Le Carre • LITERATURE • Set in Panama, this thriller by master storyteller John Le Carre includes spymasters, corrupt officials, arms manufacturers and other unsavory types. (CAM51, $7.99)
	A Naturalist in Costa Rica • Alexander Skutch • NATURAL HISTORY • A warm account of living and studying ornithology in the Pacific hills of Costa Rica over the last 35 years at what is now Los Cusingos Neotropical Bird Sanctuary. Skutch died on his ranch in 2004 just short of his 100th birthday. (CAM09, $24.95)
	A Neotropical Companion • J.C. Kricher • Mark Plotkin • NATURAL HISTORY • From plants and animals to birds and bugs, it's all here in this wonderfully written overview of the ecology, habitats, plants and animals of Central and South America. (GPS11, $35.00)
	Costa Rican Natural History • Daniel Janzen • NATURAL HISTORY • A thorough, prize-winning reader on all aspects of the natural history of Costa Rica, this hefty illustrated book is remarkably well written and rewarding for the serious general reader. (CAM05, $53.00)
	The Monkey's Bridge, Mysteries of Evolution in Central America • David Rains Wallace • NATURAL HISTORY • Wallace opens this absorbing account of the history and biogeography of the Central American isthmus with the tale of Columbus, weaving his own travels in the region with a crisp overview of exploration, nature and evolution. Natural history buffs and ecologically minded travelers will appreciate this valuable resource. (CAM56, $18.95)
	The Tapir's Morning Bath • Elizabeth Royte • SCIENCE • An engaging account of ecological research and ecologists at Barro Colorado Island, the Smithsonian Institution's Tropical Research Station in Panama. (AMZ74, $14.00)
	Wild Costa Rica • Adrian Hepworth • NATURAL HISTORY • This beautiful, informative survey of the habitats, wildlife and protected areas of Costa Rica features 200 color photographs and chapters on natural history and conservation. (CRC69, $29.95)
	A Guide to the Birds of Panama with Costa Rica, Nicaragua and Honduras • Robert Ridgely • J.A. Gwynne • FIELD GUIDE • This comprehensive field guide, noteworthy for its beautiful color plates, covers additional species found in Nicaragua, Honduras and Costa Rica. (CAM07, $55.00)
	A Photographic Guide to the Birds of Costa Rica • Susan Fogdon • Michael Fogdon • FIELD GUIDE • Arranged by family groups, this pocket field guide to 250 common birds includes color photos, identification notes and range maps. (CRC42, $15.95)
	Costa Rica Birds, An Introduction to Familiar Species • James Kavanagh • FIELD GUIDE • A handy, laminated fold-up card with full-color illustrations of birds commonly found in Costa Rica. Great for kids, too. (CRC56, $5.95)
	Costa Rica Butterflies & Moths, An Introduction to Familiar Species • James Kavanagh • FIELD GUIDE • A handy, laminated fold-up card. (CRC57, $5.95)
	Costa Rican Wildlife • Pocket Naturalist • FIELD GUIDE • Put it in your pocket! This handy, fold-up card includes color illustrations of dozens of typical birds, mammals and reptiles. (CRC24, $5.95)
	Field Guide to the Wildlife of Costa Rica • Carrol Henderson • Alexander Skutch • FIELD GUIDE • A comprehensive photographic guide to 300 commonly encountered and unusual species of birds, mammals and other wildlife, with a good overview of the geographic setting and natural history of the region. (CRC27, $39.95)
	Mammals of Costa Rica • Fiona Reid • FIELD GUIDE • A palm-sized guide to 65 native mammals with handsome full-color illustrations and helpful descriptions. Includes a map, viewing tips and a checklist. (CRC37, $7.00)
	Neotropical Rainforest Mammals, A Field Guide • L.H. Emmons • FIELD GUIDE • Compact enough to slip into your daypack, this guide to the mammals of the New World tropics features 29 color plates of more than 200 species. (GPS12, $39.00)
	Panama Wildlife Guide, Birds • Rainforest Publications • FIELD GUIDE • Featuring 250 color illustrations of the birds of Panama, this is a handy 14-panel foldup card. (PNM28, $7.95)
	Panama Wildlife Guide: Mammals, Reptiles, Ambhibians, Insects • Rainforest Publications • FIELD GUIDE • A handy 14-panel foldup card featuring accurate color illustrations. (PNM27, $7.95)
	Snorkeling Guide to Marine Life • Paul Humann • FIELD GUIDE • Humann's photographs of the fishes, corals, invertebrates and plants of the Caribbean are perfect to take along in the boat or to the beach. (DIV02, $14.95)
	The Birds of Costa Rica • Richard Garrigues • Robert Dean • FIELD GUIDE • Built for the field, this new guide includes multiple illustrations for 820 species of birds. (CRC53, $29.95)
	The Mammals of Costa Rica, A Natural History and Field Guide • Oscar Arias • Mark Wainwright • FIELD GUIDE • From jaguars to howler monkeys, this guide covers the fascinating and diverse wildlife of Costa Rica and the tropics. (CRC54, $29.95)
	Tropical Plants of Costa Rica • Willow Zuchowski • FIELD GUIDE • Organized by habitat, this photo guide to 400 species has chapters on popular destinations, including Monteverde and Tortuguero. (CRC55, $35.00)