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About This Life, Journeys on the Threshold of Memory

About This Life, Journeys on the Threshold of Memory


by Barry Lopez

  • ANTHOLOGY
  • 1999
  • PAPER
  • 273 PAGES

A collection of essays on far-flung travels -- both actual and internal -- by the wonderful writer and traveler. Lopez includes Galapagos, Hokkaido, Bonaire and Antarctica among the thoughtful essays. (GEN42, $15.00)

Admiral of the Ocean Sea, A Life of Christopher Columbus


by Samuel Eliot Morison

  • BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR
  • 1991
  • PAPER
  • 680 PAGES

An award-winning biography. (NAM39, $28.99)

Adventure Guide to Aruba, Bonaire & Curacao

Adventure Guide to Aruba, Bonaire & Curacao


by Don Philpott

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2008
  • PAPER
  • 281 PAGES

A compact, illustrated guide to the islands. (CRB162, $18.99)

All Souls' Rising

All Souls' Rising


by Madison Smartt Bell

  • LITERATURE
  • 2004
  • PAPER
  • 530 PAGES

This historical novel follows the slave rebellion in Haiti that led to a revolution that swept across the western world in the late 1700s. (CRB280, $15.95)

Amphibians and Reptiles of La Selva, Costa Rica, and the Caribbean Slope

Amphibians and Reptiles of La Selva, Costa Rica, and the Caribbean Slope


by Craig Guyer | Maureen A. Donnelly

  • FIELD GUIDE
  • 2004
  • PAPER
  • 420 PAGES

This comprehensive guide covers the reptiles and amphibians of the Caribbean slope. (CRB177, $29.95)

Aruba Map


by Borch Maps

  • 2006
  • MAP

A laminated, folded map of Aruba. (CRB106, $10.95)

Aruba, Bonaire & Curacao FlexiMap

Aruba, Bonaire & Curacao FlexiMap


by Insight Guides

  • MAP

A folding, laminated map of the three islands (1:80,000 to 1:100,000) of the Dutch Antilles. (CRB157, $7.95)

The Autobiography of My Mother


by Jamaica Kincaid

  • LITERATURE
  • 1997
  • PAPER
  • 240 PAGES

Set on the island of Dominica, this novel of a woman whose mother died during childbirth, is a hard-hitting look at growing up in the Caribbean, searching for a home and an identity. (CRB111, $15.00)

Bahamas Map

Bahamas Map


by Borch Maps

  • MAP

A travel map of the Bahamas at a scale of 1:500,000. (CRB72, $12.95)

Barbados Map

Barbados Map


by ITMB

  • 2011
  • MAP

A colorful travel map of Barbados at a nice scale of 1:45,000. (CRB101, $9.95)

The Best of St. Thomas And St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands

The Best of St. Thomas And St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands


by Pamela Acheson

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2006
  • PAPER
  • 144 PAGES

This revised third edition covers recommended bars, restaurants, shops, places to stay, activities and attractions of the islands in detail. (CRB200, $14.95)

Birds of Aruba, Curacao, and Bonaire

Birds of Aruba, Curacao, and Bonaire


by Bart De Boer

  • FIELD GUIDE
  • 2012
  • PAPER
  • 192 PAGES
  • COMING IN FEBRUARY

Featuring 71 co0lor plates, this compact, comprehensive Princeton Field Guide covers all the birds of the Lesser Antilles. (CRB292, $27.95)

Birds of the Dominican Republic and Haiti

Birds of the Dominican Republic and Haiti


by Steven Latta

  • FIELD GUIDE
  • 2006
  • PAPER
  • 360 PAGES

A compact, up-to-date field guide, covering 306 species of birds (including 31 endemics). (CRB194, $35.00)

Birds of the Eastern Caribbean


by Peter Evans

  • FIELD GUIDE
  • 2007
  • PAPER
  • 168 PAGES

This overview of more than 300 species to be found in the Caribbean islands includes full-color photographs, plus notes on status, distribution, habitat, breeding biology, diet and behavior. (CRB288, $16.00)

Bonaire Map


by Borch Maps

  • MAP

A laminated, folding travel map of the island, at a scale of 1:60,000. (CRB149, $9.95)

Bradt Guide Dominica

Bradt Guide Dominica


by Paul Crask

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2011
  • PAPER
  • 240 PAGES

A compact, detailed guide to traveling in Dominica in the British series, with excellent coverage of natural history, cultural events, snorkeling and diving and other adventure activities. (CRB209, $25.99)

Bradt Guide Grenada, Carriacou & Petite Martinique


by Paul Crask

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2009
  • PAPER
  • 256 PAGES

A comprehensive guide in the popular Bradt series. (CRB241, $23.99)

Captain Blood


by Michael Curtiz

  • EXPLORATION
  • 2005
  • DVD

A re-issue of the 1935 Erol Flynn swashbuckler. (CRB198, $19.97)

Caribbean


by James Michener

  • LITERATURE
  • 1991
  • PAPER
  • 672 PAGES

The sweeping, compulsively readable saga of the Caribbean, chock full of historical detail. (CRB82, $16.00)

Caribbean Family Vacations

Caribbean Family Vacations


by Candyce Stapen

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2003
  • PAPER
  • 320 PAGES

A practical guide to suggested places, tours, activities and programs for families with kids of all ages, covering the islands along with the Caribbean coasts of Mexico and Central America. (CRB183, $20.00)

Caribbean Literature And the Environment, Between Nature And Culture


by Elizabeth Deloughrey

  • HISTORY
  • 2005
  • PAPER
  • 303 PAGES

This collection of 18 essays reflects on the relationship between humans and natural history in the Caribbean, putting into consideration its troubled history and the effects that tourism and globalization have had on the region. (CRB216, $22.50)

Carnival Music in Trinidad, Experiencing Music, Expressing Culture


by Shannon Dudley

  • MUSIC
  • 2003
  • PAPER
  • 128 PAGES

A slim handbook to the steelband, calypso and soca of Trinidad with a 40-minute Audio CD. (CRB231, $24.95)

Cayman Islands Dive Guide


by Stephen Frink | William Harrigan

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 1999
  • PAPER
  • 168 PAGES

The guide of choice for divers in the Cayman Islands. (CRB96, $27.50)

Cayman Islands, The Bradt Travel Guide


by Tricia Hayne

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2008
  • PAPER
  • 240 PAGES

A practical guide in the popular Bradt series. (CRB227, $22.99)

Chanteying Aboard American Ships


by Frederick Pease Harlow | Glenn Grasso

  • CULTURAL PORTRAIT
  • 2004
  • PAPER
  • 272 PAGES

A classic collection of American sea shanties, originally compiled by Frederick Pease Harlow, a late 19th-century sailor, and brought back into print by the Mystic Seaport Museum. (GEN363, $19.95)

Collected Poems 1948-1984


by Derek Walcott

  • LITERATURE
  • 1987
  • PAPER
  • 500 PAGES

The St. Lucia-born Nobel laureate writes boggling, complicated, richly rhythmical poems, which owe much to the oral traditions of his boyhood (CRB153, $21.00)

The Complete Guide to Caribbean Cruises

The Complete Guide to Caribbean Cruises


by Linda Coffman

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2011
  • PAPER
  • 704 PAGES

Subtitled "A Cruise Lover's Guide to Selecting the Right Trip, With All the Best Ports of Call", this guidebook covers topics such as what's really included in your cruise fare and what cabins are the best and the worst. (CRB186, $23.99)

The Contemporary Caribbean: History, Life and Culture Since 1945

The Contemporary Caribbean: History, Life and Culture Since 1945


by Olwyn M. Blouet

  • HISTORY
  • 2007
  • PAPER
  • 160 PAGES

Blouet navigates the complicated history of the Caribbean with scholarly ease in this account of colonial politics, race, economics and the more recent pressures from globalization. (CRB215, $24.95)

Coral Reef Fishes

Coral Reef Fishes


by Ewald Lieske | Robert Myers

  • FIELD GUIDE
  • 2002
  • PAPER
  • 400 PAGES

This compact handbook features 2,500 illustrations of shallow-water fishes around the world. (DIV05, $24.95)

Creole Folktales


by Patrick Chamoiseau | Linda Coverdale

  • LITERATURE
  • 1997
  • PAPER
  • 113 PAGES

An anthology of classic Creole Folklore. (CRB124, $12.95)

Cruising Guide to the Leeward Islands

Cruising Guide to the Leeward Islands


by Chris Doyle | Nancy Scott

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2004
  • PAPER
  • 448 PAGES

A convenient, spiral-bound guide to anchorages, harbors and navigation from Anguilla to Dominica. (CRB132, $29.95)

Cruising Guide to the Virgin Islands

Cruising Guide to the Virgin Islands


by Nancy Scott | Simon Scott

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2010
  • PAPER
  • 340 PAGES

A comprehensive guide to anchorages, harbors, navigation and marine services. With GPS coordinates, full color sketch maps, and sections on cooking, activities and what to do ashore. (CRB133, $31.95)

Culture Smart! Dominican Republic

Culture Smart! Dominican Republic


by Ginnie Bedggood

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2010
  • PAPER
  • 168 PAGES

A concise, no-nonsense guide to local customs, etiquette and culture with a short overview of the land and people along with practical travel advice. (CRB262, $9.95)

The Devil Behind the Mirror, Globalization And Politics in the Dominican Republic

The Devil Behind the Mirror, Globalization And Politics in the Dominican Republic


by Steven Gregory

  • HISTORY
  • 2006
  • PAPER
  • 298 PAGES

Gregory adeptly explores the impact of globalization on the lives of the people of the Dominican Republica in this moving history. (CRB219, $26.95)

The Dictator Next Door, The Good Neighbor Policy and the Trujillo Regime in the Dominican Republic, 1930-1945


by Eric Roorda

  • HISTORY
  • 1998
  • PAPER
  • 312 PAGES

This book questions the relations between the United States and the Dominican Republic in the 1930's. It also examines the Good Neighbor Policy. (CRB217, $26.95)

Dive Aruba, Bonaire, Curacao, Complete Guide to Diving and Snorkeling

Dive Aruba, Bonaire, Curacao, Complete Guide to Diving and Snorkeling


by Jack Jackson

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2007
  • PAPER
  • 176 PAGES

A fully illustrated guide to dive and snorkel sites, highlighting the finest reefs, wrecks, troughs and walls to explore. (CRB211, $20.00)

Dive the Bahamas, Complete Guide to Diving and Snorkeling


by Lawson Wood

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2007
  • PAPER
  • 176 PAGES

A fully illustrated guide to dive and snorkel sites, highlighting the finest reefs, wrecks, troughs and walls to explore. (CRB210, $20.00)

Dive the Cayman Islands, Complete Guide to Diving and Snorkeling


by Lawson Wood

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2007
  • PAPER
  • 176 PAGES

A fully illustrated guide to dive and snorkel sites, highlighting the finest reefs, wrecks, troughs and walls to explore. (CRB212, $20.00)

Divided Soul, A Journey Through the Secular and Religious in Hispanic Life

Divided Soul, A Journey Through the Secular and Religious in Hispanic Life


by David Alan Harvey

  • CULTURAL PORTRAIT
  • 2003
  • HARD COVER
  • 176 PAGES

A culmination of a photographer's two decade quest to capture the global Hispanic spirit on film. (SPN191, $49.95)

Dominican Republic in Focus, A Guide to the People, Politics and Culture

Dominican Republic in Focus, A Guide to the People, Politics and Culture


by David Howard

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 1999
  • PAPER
  • 100 PAGES

An excellent overview of Dominican Republic from an unabashedly left-leaning perspective. (CRB88, $12.95)

Dominican Republic Map

Dominican Republic Map


by World Mapping Project

  • MAP

A detailed, double-sided map showing the island and surrounding waters at 1:450,000. (CRB93, $13.99)

Down Time, Great Writers on Diving

Down Time, Great Writers on Diving


by Ed Kittrell | Casey Kittrell | Jim Kittrell

  • ANTHOLOGY
  • 1998
  • PAPER
  • 262 PAGES

A diverse anthology on the experience, pleasures and peril of diving by great writers, including Diane Ackerman and William Beebe. A thoughtful collection that communicates the rewards of being underwater. (DIV40, $15.95)

Drown


by Junot Diaz

  • LITERATURE
  • 1997
  • PAPER
  • 208 PAGES

A collection of 10 stories from a young Dominican-American writer. (CRB91, $15.00)

Eastern Caribbean in Focus, A Guide to People, Politics and Culture

Eastern Caribbean in Focus, A Guide to People, Politics and Culture


by James Ferguson

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 1997
  • PAPER
  • 88 PAGES

A guide to the eastern Caribbean from an unabashedly political perspective. (CRB37, $12.95)

The Enigma of Arrival, A Novel


by V.S. Naipaul

  • LITERATURE
  • 1988
  • PAPER

This autobiographical novel conjures Naipaul's dual homes on Trinidad and England, as well as his feelings of cultural detachment and alienation in a haunting series of ruminations. (GBR456, $15.95)

Eyewitness Top Ten U.S. & British Virgin Islands

Eyewitness Top Ten U.S. & British Virgin Islands


by DK Publishing

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2010
  • PAPER
  • 128 PAGES

A compact, illustrated guide in the popular series, featuring favorite attractions in the Virgin Islands. (CRB180, $14.00)

Far Tortuga

Far Tortuga


by Peter Matthiessen

  • LITERATURE
  • 1988
  • PAPER
  • 408 PAGES

Matthiessen's pleasurable fifth novel captures the rhythms and allure of life at sea -- and the folklore of the dying Grand Cayman turtle fishery. (CRB236, $16.95)

Field Guide to the Birds of Trinidad and Tobago

Field Guide to the Birds of Trinidad and Tobago


by Martyn Kenefick | Floyd Hayes

  • FIELD GUIDE
  • 2008
  • PAPER
  • 288 PAGES

This slim pocket-size guide, with short descriptions and color plates intergrated on facing pages, features 107 color illustrations by Robin Restall (CRB226, $40.00)

Fodor's  U.S. and British Virgin Islands

Fodor's U.S. and British Virgin Islands


by Fodor's

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2011
  • PAPER
  • 304 PAGES

Independent travelers will find this practical guide extremely useful in planning a trip; it features in-depth information on accomodations, restaurants and activities throughout the Virgin Islands. (CRB123, $18.99)

Fodor's Bermuda

Fodor's Bermuda


by Fodor's Travel Publications

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2011
  • PAPER
  • 240 PAGES

The up-to-date Fodor's guide features invaluable recommendations on where to stay and eat and what to do throughout Bermuda. Compact and portable, it's ideal for either a weekend trip or an extended visit. (BRM14, $17.99)

Fodor's Caribbean Ports of Call

Fodor's Caribbean Ports of Call


by Inc. Fodor's Travel Publications

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2011
  • PAPER
  • 413 PAGES

The up-to-date Fodor's guide features invaluable recommendations on where to stay and eat and what to do throughout the Caribbean. Compact and portable, it's ideal for either a weekend trip or an extended visit. (CRB233, $17.99)

Fodor's Pocket Aruba

Fodor's Pocket Aruba


by Fodor's Guides

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2010
  • PAPER
  • 192 PAGES

A compact guide with color photographs, maps and good short descriptions of places of interest in Aruba. (CRB203, $11.00)

Folklore & Legends of Trinidad and Tobago

Folklore & Legends of Trinidad and Tobago


by Gerard Bresson

  • LITERATURE
  • 2007
  • 96 PAGES

The beautifully illustrated book has been celebrated as a milestone publication in Trinidad and Tobago. (CRB232, $38.00)

The Four Voyages

The Four Voyages


by J. M. Cohen | Christopher Columbus

  • EXPLORATION
  • 1992
  • PAPER
  • 320 PAGES

Christopher Columbus's own accounts of his monumental discoveries (CRB129, $15.00)

From Columbus to Castro, The History of the Caribbean, 1492-1969

From Columbus to Castro, The History of the Caribbean, 1492-1969


by Eric Williams

  • HISTORY
  • 1984
  • PAPER
  • 576 PAGES

A history of the Caribbean from first European contact to the turbulent 1960s. (CRB10, $19.00)

Frommer's Cancun, Cozumel & the Yucatan


by David Baird

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2009
  • PAPER

A comprehensive, practical guide to the region with excellent recommendations for hotels, restaurants and excursions. With two-color maps throughout. (CRB244, $18.99)

Frommer's Jamaica

Frommer's Jamaica


by Darwin Porter

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2008
  • PAPER

A comprehensive, practical guide to the region with excellent recommendations for hotels, restaurants and excursions. With two-color maps throughout. (CRB245, $16.99)

Frommer's Puerto Rico


by Frommer's

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2010
  • PAPER
  • 320 PAGES

A comprehensive travel guide with excellent hotel listings and short essays on outdoor activities in addition to a detailed overview of attractions. (CRB58, $16.99)

Frommer's Puerto Rico


by John Marino

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2008
  • PAPER

A comprehensive, practical guide to the region with excellent recommendations for hotels, restaurants and excursions. With two-color maps throughout. (CRB246, $16.99)

Frommer's Virgin Islands


by Darwin Porter

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2009
  • PAPER

A comprehensive, practical guide to the region with excellent recommendations for hotels, restaurants and excursions. With two-color maps throughout. (CRB247, $17.99)

General History of the Pyrates


by Daniel Defoe

  • HISTORY
  • 1999
  • PAPER
  • 733 PAGES

First published in 1724, Defoe's rich history captures the life and lore of early 18th century pirates. (OCE89, $21.95)

A General History of the Robberies & Murders of the Most Notorious Pirates

A General History of the Robberies & Murders of the Most Notorious Pirates


by Charles Johnson | David Cordingly

  • BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR
  • 2010
  • PAPER
  • 384 PAGES

Originally published in 1724, this famous account chronicles the lives and exploits of the most notorious pirates from Anne Bonny to Blackbeard. (CRB261, $19.95)

Governing Sound, The Cultural Politics of Trinidad's Carnival Musics


by Jocelyne Guilbault

  • MUSIC
  • 2007
  • PAPER
  • 352 PAGES

Generously illustrated and complete with an accompanying CD, Guilbault's book is a comprehensive study of Trinidad's carnival music. (CRB230, $30.00)

Guadeloupe Map


by IGN

  • 1997
  • MAP

A map of the Caribbean island of Guadeloupe. (CRB108, $16.95)

Guide to Marine Mammals & Turtles of the U.S. Atlantic & Gulf of Mexico

Guide to Marine Mammals & Turtles of the U.S. Atlantic & Gulf of Mexico


by Kate Wynne | Malia Schwartz | Garth Mix

  • FIELD GUIDE
  • 1999
  • PAPER
  • 115 PAGES
  • HARD TO FIND ELSEWHERE

A sturdy, wire-bound field guide to the whales, dolphins, porpoises, seals, manatee and sea turtles of the Atlantic Ocean. (FG42, $25.00)

A Guide to the Birds of the West Indies

A Guide to the Birds of the West Indies


by Herbert Raffaele

  • FIELD GUIDE
  • 1998
  • HARD COVER
  • 512 PAGES

A magnificently illustrated guide to 563 species of Caribbean birds with 86 color plates, detailed range maps, and island checklists. (CRB81, $75.00)

A Guide to the Coral Reefs of the Caribbean

A Guide to the Coral Reefs of the Caribbean


by Mark D. Spalding | Sylvia Earle

  • FIELD GUIDE
  • 2004
  • PAPER

A diver's guide and atlas of coral reefs of the Caribbean (CRB176, $28.95)

A Guide to the Southeastern and Caribbean Seashores


by Eugene Kaplan

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 1999
  • PAPER
  • 425 PAGES

This illustrated guide covers over 1000 species from Cape Hatteras to the Caribbean. (CRB24, $23.00)

A High Wind in Jamaica

A High Wind in Jamaica


by Richard Hughes

  • LITERATURE
  • 1999
  • PAPER
  • 290 PAGES

The thrilling novel of a group of children who set off to England on a pirate ship after their home in Jamaica is destroyed by a hurricane. (CRB57, $14.00)

A History of Barbados, From Amerindian Society to Nation State


by Hilary Beckles

  • HISTORY
  • 1990
  • PAPER
  • 224 PAGES
  • OUT OF PRINT

A concise, scholarly social history of the island. (CRB142, $25.00)

Horatio Hornblower Collector's Edition

Horatio Hornblower Collector's Edition


by A & E

  • EXPLORATION
  • 2005
  • DVD

The Emmy Award-winning series. (CRB195, $79.95)

A House for Mr. Biswas

A House for Mr. Biswas


by V.S. Naipaul

  • LITERATURE
  • 2000
  • PAPER
  • 564 PAGES

Naipaul's comic masterpiece. Described as Dickensian in scope, it tells the story of an outsider struggling to find a place for himself in the complex society of Trinidad. (CRB20, $15.95)

Hunter Travel Guides Adventure Guide St Martin & St Barts

Hunter Travel Guides Adventure Guide St Martin & St Barts


by Lynne Sullivan

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2007
  • PAPER
  • 307 PAGES

A well-illustrated, informative practical guide. (CRB225, $19.99)

If I Could Write This in Fire, An Anthology of Literature from the Caribbean

If I Could Write This in Fire, An Anthology of Literature from the Caribbean


by Pamela Maria Smorkaloff

  • ANTHOLOGY
  • 1996
  • PAPER
  • 384 PAGES

A diverse anthology of Caribbean fiction. (CRB77, $17.95)

In Search of Robinson Crusoe


by Tim Severin

  • TRAVEL NARRATIVE
  • 2003
  • PAPER
  • 352 PAGES

A quest to find the real seafarer that inspired Defoe's fictional hero is the motivation behind this unusual travelogue. (PAC130, $16.95)

In the Time of the Butterflies


by Julia Alvarez

  • LITERATURE
  • 1995
  • PAPER
  • 325 PAGES

A moving, lyrical novel of three Dominican sisters who were murdered, based on actual events. (CRB92, $15.00)

Insight Guide Bahamas

Insight Guide Bahamas


by Insight Guides

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2002
  • PAPER

An illustrated overview of the Bahamas with essays on its natural history and culture. (CRB69, $22.95)

Insight Guide Bermuda

Insight Guide Bermuda


by Martha Ellen Zenfell | Carl Purcell | Ann Purcell

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2006
  • PAPER
  • 304 PAGES

This handsome guide is a profusely illustrated overview of Bermuda, featuring concise essays by well regarded authors on natural history, politics and culture. With hundreds of photographs and excellent maps. (BRM03, $23.95)

Insight Guide Jamaica

Insight Guide Jamaica


by Insight Guides

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2008
  • PAPER
  • 369 PAGES

This illustrated volume features color photographs, maps (including a handy fold-out map of the island), good descriptions of major points of interest and other practical information. (CRB51, $23.95)

Insight Guide Puerto Rico

Insight Guide Puerto Rico


by Insight Guides

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2009
  • PAPER
  • 288 PAGES

An illustrated introduction to Puerto Rico. (CRB85, $23.99)

Insight Pocket Guide Bermuda


by Insight Guides

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2000
  • PAPER
  • 100 PAGES

This convenient, slim volume features color photographs and many maps. (BRM10, $13.95)

The Island

The Island


by John Edgar Wideman

  • TRAVEL NARRATIVE
  • 2003
  • HARD COVER
  • 192 PAGES

Novelist Wideman explores the Creole experience and heritage in the Caribbean in this slim travelogue, which sends him to Martinique. (CRB158, $20.00)

Islands in the Stream

Islands in the Stream


by Ernest Hemingway

  • LITERATURE
  • 1997
  • PAPER
  • 448 PAGES

Hemingway's story of artist and adventurer Thomas Hudson in the Caribbean. (CRB71, $17.00)

The Jewish Nation of the Caribbean, The Spanish-Poruguese Jewish Settlements in the Caribbean and the Guianas


by Mordechai Arbell

  • HISTORY
  • 2002
  • HARD COVER
  • 384 PAGES

A scholarly examination of the now vanished Jewish communities of the Caribbean. (CRB163, $34.95)

The Kingdom of This World


by Alejo Carpentier

  • LITERATURE
  • 2006
  • PAPER
  • 180 PAGES

Carpentier turns the history of the revolt against despotic King Henri-Christopher into a powerful novel. Inspired by a trip to Haiti in the 1940s. (CRB264, $15.00)

Krik? Krak?


by Edwidge Danticat

  • LITERATURE
  • 1996
  • PAPER
  • 224 PAGES

These stories are all set in Danticat's native Haiti. (CRB152, $14.00)

The Last of the African Kings

The Last of the African Kings


by Maryse Conde | Richard Philcox

  • LITERATURE
  • 1997
  • PAPER
  • 204 PAGES

The tale of one Caribbean family -- and the wages of colonialism. (CRB154, $14.95)

Light Action in the Caribbean

Light Action in the Caribbean


by Barry Lopez

  • LITERATURE
  • 2001
  • PAPER
  • 162 PAGES

A collection of short stories from the author of the National Book Award-winning, Arctic Dreams. (CRB74, $12.00)

Lonely Planet Caribbean

Lonely Planet Caribbean


by Glenda Bendure | Ned Friary

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2011
  • PAPER
  • 846 PAGES

A comprehensive, practical guide to the Caribbean. (CRB131, $24.99)

Lonely Planet Dominican Republic & Haiti

Lonely Planet Dominican Republic & Haiti


by Leah Gordon | Scott Doggett

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2008
  • PAPER
  • 400 PAGES

A practical guide to Dominican Republic and Haiti. (CRB89, $21.99)

Lonely Planet Jamaica


by Lonely Planet

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2008
  • PAPER
  • 328 PAGES

This comprehensive practical guide in the hallmark Lonely Planet style includes local and regional color maps, a section of photographs, and chapters on history, culture and attractions. (CRB248, $19.99)

Lonely Planet Puerto Rico

Lonely Planet Puerto Rico


by Ginger Otis

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2008
  • PAPER
  • 308 PAGES

A practical guide to Puerto Rico featuring detailed information on history, culture and attractions. (CRB84, $18.99)

Longitude, The Time-Spanning High Seas Epic


by A & E

  • SCIENCE
  • 2000
  • DVD

A film adaptation of Dava Sobel's prize-winning tale starring Michael Gambon and Jeremy Irons. (OCE104, $39.95)

The Loss of El Dorado, A Colonial History

The Loss of El Dorado, A Colonial History


by V.S. Naipaul

  • HISTORY
  • 2003
  • PAPER
  • 376 PAGES

Naipaul's trenchant history of the early years of Trinidad under the Spanish, French and British. (CRB178, $14.00)

Macmillan Caribbean Dive Guides, Trinidad & Tobago

Macmillan Caribbean Dive Guides, Trinidad & Tobago


by Solomon Baksh

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2006
  • PAPER
  • 114 PAGES

Featuring helpful color photos throughout, this compact dive guide includes profiles of dive sites around Trinidad and Tobago, along with practical information on where to get gear on the islands. (CRB188, $20.00)

Martinique Map


by IGN

  • MAP

A map of the Caribbean island of Martinique. (CRB110, $16.95)

Master of the Crossroads

Master of the Crossroads


by Madison Smartt Bell

  • LITERATURE
  • 2004
  • PAPER
  • 732 PAGES

In his follow-up to All Soul's Rising, Bell provides a detailed fictional portrait of Toussaint Louverture, a Haitian slave who became a revolutionary and military leader. (CRB279, $16.95)

Michelin Bahamas, Must Sees

Michelin Bahamas, Must Sees


by Michelin Travel Publications

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2009
  • PAPER
  • 192 PAGES

A compact guide to sights and activities, organized thematically. (CRB276, $11.99)

Middle Passage

Middle Passage


by Charles Johnson

  • LITERATURE
  • 1998
  • PAPER
  • 224 PAGES

Winner of the National Book Award, this historical novel, set in 1830, is the richly imagined tale of a recently freed slave in New Orleans who signs aboard a square-rigger bound for Africa. (ATL02, $15.00)

Moon Dominican Republic

Moon Dominican Republic


by Ana Caamaño

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2010
  • PAPER
  • 304 PAGES

A great resource for the independent traveler, this guidebook features a good introduction to land, history and culture, as well as practical detail on getting around, where to go, and where to stay. With personality, detailed local maps, glossary and suggested itineraries. (CRB254, $17.95)

Moon Handbook Jamaica


by Oliver Hill

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2007
  • PAPER
  • 324 PAGES

This compact guide to Jamaica includes information on history, culture and nature, as well as practical travel details. (CRB59, $17.95)

Moon Handbooks Bermuda

Moon Handbooks Bermuda


by Rosemary Jones

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2009
  • PAPER
  • 344 PAGES

A no-nonsense practical guide in the Moon series, jam-packed not only with travel necessities (hotels, restaurants, sights), but also with a good overview of history, flora and fauna and geology. (CRB249, $17.95)

Moon Vieques & Culebra


by Suzanne Van Atten

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2008
  • PAPER
  • 32 PAGES

A great resource for the independent traveler, this guidebook features a good introduction to land, history and culture, as well as practical detail on getting around, where to go, and where to stay. With personality, detailed local maps, glossary and suggested itineraries. (CRB255, $5.95)

Mountains Beyond Mountains


by Tracy Kidder

  • BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR
  • 2009
  • PAPER
  • 332 PAGES

An inspiring biography of anthropologist, physician and Harvard professor Paul Farmer, a founding director of Zanmi Lasante ("Partners in Health"), an organization providing thousands of people in Haiti and around the world with health care. Kidder travels with Farmer from Boston and Haiti to Peru, Cuba, Mexico, Canada and Russia, illuminating Farmer's novel approach to public health and human rights. (GEN963, $18.00)

My Favorite Plant, Writers and Gardeners on the Plants They Love

My Favorite Plant, Writers and Gardeners on the Plants They Love


by Jamaica Kincaid

  • ANTHOLOGY
  • 1998
  • HARD COVER
  • 329 PAGES

An anthology of essays on plants and gardening from contemporary authors as well as luminaries of the past. Compiled by Caribbean writer and gardener Jamaica Kincaid. (GEN126, $20.00)

National Audubon Society Field Guide to Tropical Marine Fishes

National Audubon Society Field Guide to Tropical Marine Fishes


by C. Lavett Smith

  • FIELD GUIDE
  • 1997
  • FLEXI-BOUND
  • 720 PAGES

A photographic guide to coral reef fishes found in the Caribbean, Florida, the Bahamas and Bermuda. (FG24, $19.95)

National Geographic  Dominican Republic

National Geographic Dominican Republic


by Christopher Baker

  • REFERENCE
  • 2011
  • PAPER
  • 240 PAGES

An abundantly illustrated guide to the country, with essays on history and culture and color maps. (CRB223, $21.95)

National Geographic Caribbean

National Geographic Caribbean


by Nick Hanna

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2007
  • PAPER
  • 400 PAGES

A guidebook to islands of the Caribbean, published by National Geographic in their attractive, visual style. The guide features plenty of photographs, maps of the individual islands, and good information on history, nature, culture, and travel. (CRB159, $27.95)

A Naturalist's Guide to the Tropics

A Naturalist's Guide to the Tropics


by Marco Lambertini | John Venerella

  • NATURAL HISTORY
  • 2000
  • PAPER
  • 338 PAGES

A compact, illustrated guide to the natural history of the tropical latitudes. (CON17, $30.00)

Omeros

Omeros


by Derek Walcott

  • LITERATURE
  • 1992
  • PAPER
  • 325 PAGES

This epic poem in 5 parts by Nobel Prize winner Walcott is an inventive and ambitious retelling of the Odyssey set on the island of St. Lucia. (CRB272, $17.00)

Our Caribbean, Lesbian and Gay Writing from the Antilles


by Thom Glave

  • CULTURAL PORTRAIT
  • 2008
  • PAPER
  • 416 PAGES

An ecclectic collection of stories by gay and lesbian Caribbean writers, ranging from accessible to academic and written between 1956 and 2005. (CRB224, $26.95)

Our Kind of Traitor

Our Kind of Traitor


by John Le Carre

  • LITERATURE
  • 2011
  • PAPER
  • 305 PAGES

In John le Carre's latest thriller, an unsuspecting young British couple on a tennis holiday in Antigua meet Dima, a money launderer on the run from the Russian mob, keen to defect to the United Kingdom. Naturally, Perry and Gail are soon drawn into the deadly games and international intrigue, well-played as usual by the master of espionage. (GRB10, $15.00)

Out-Island Doctor

Out-Island Doctor


by Evans W. Cottman | Wyatt Blassingame

  • BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR
  • 1999
  • PAPER
  • 224 PAGES

A classic memoir of sailing, falling in love, and making a home in the Bahamas in the 1960s. (CRB126, $19.95)

Oxford Book of Caribbean Short Stories

Oxford Book of Caribbean Short Stories


by Stewart Brown

  • ANTHOLOGY
  • 2002
  • PAPER
  • 472 PAGES

A strikingly diverse collection of contemporary tales, richly rewarding. The editors include Gabriel Garcia Marquez, V. S. Naipaul, Patrick Chamoiseau, and Edwidge Danticat alongside lesser known writers. (CRB166, $29.95)

The Penguin Book of Caribbean Verse in English


by Paula Burnett

  • LITERATURE
  • 2006
  • PAPER
  • 512 PAGES

This anthology traces Caribbean poetry -- a vibrant tradition that remains close to its roots as an oral art form -- from its origins to the 21st century. (CRB271, $30.00)

Peterson Guide Coral Reefs, Caribbean and Florida

Peterson Guide Coral Reefs, Caribbean and Florida


by Susan Kaplan | Eugene Kaplan

  • FIELD GUIDE
  • 1999
  • PAPER
  • 289 PAGES

A compact field guide to coral reef fish, sponges, coral, mollusks, shrimps, with line drawings and a section of color plates. (CRB54, $21.00)

Pig Tails 'n Breadfruit, A Culinary Memoir

Pig Tails 'n Breadfruit, A Culinary Memoir


by Austin Clarke

  • BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR
  • 2000
  • PAPER
  • 256 PAGES
  • OUT OF PRINT

A collection of essays and recollections of growing up in Barbados, centered around the rich cultural traditions and delicious culinary delights that have been passed down since the island's days of slave plantations. (CRB98, $22.95)

The Pirate Hunter, The True Story of Captain Kidd


by Richard Zachs

  • BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR
  • 2003
  • PAPER
  • 426 PAGES

A rousing good tale of derring do, poor hygiene and extravagant tastes. Zach resuscitates gentleman Kidd, a New Yorker and privateer. (CRB167, $15.95)

Pirates of the Caribbean, The Curse of the Black Pearl


by Gore Verbinski

  • EXPLORATION
  • 2005
  • DVD

Johnny Depp , Kiera Knightley, and Orlando Bloom star in this hughly popular high seas adventure. (CRB196, $19.99)

Pirates of The Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest


by Gore Verbinski

  • EXPLORATION
  • 2006
  • DVD

Johnny Depp , Kiera Knightley, and Orlando Bloom star in this hughly popular high seas adventure. (CRB197, $29.99)

Puerto Rico Adventure Map

Puerto Rico Adventure Map


by National Geographic

  • 2011
  • MAP

Doubdled-sided, this detailed map (1:125,000), includes Culebra and Vieques. (CRB56, $11.95)

Puerto Rico, The Trials of the Oldest Colony in the World


by Jose Trias Monge

  • HISTORY
  • 1999
  • PAPER
  • 288 PAGES

An account of Puerto Rico's troubled 500-year history and relationship with the United States. (CRB64, $23.00)

The Rastafarians


by Leonard E. Barrett

  • HISTORY
  • 1997
  • PAPER
  • 328 PAGES

The 20th anniversary edition of this classic, comprehensive study of the history and beliefs of the Rastafarians. (CRB61, $18.00)

Reef Coral Identification


by Paul Humann

  • FIELD GUIDE
  • 2002
  • FLEXI-BOUND
  • 288 PAGES

An invaluable reference featuring 530 color photographs. (DIV09, $34.95)

Reef Creature Identification

Reef Creature Identification


by Paul Humann

  • FIELD GUIDE
  • 2002
  • FLEXI-BOUND
  • 448 PAGES

An excellent photographic guide to common invertebrates of Caribbean. (DIV08, $39.95)

Reflections on the Spanish Isle, Glories of the Dominican Republic


by Joseph L. Borkson

  • HISTORY
  • 2007
  • HARD COVER
  • 144 PAGES

A photo essay on Dominican Republic, which includes the history, the culture the architecture, baseball and Dominican cigars. (CRB218, $39.95)

Resort to Murder, A Henrie O. Mystery

Resort to Murder, A Henrie O. Mystery


by Carolyn Hart

  • MYSTERY
  • 2002
  • HARD COVER
  • 336 PAGES

Another Henrie O. mystery; this time that aging sleuth finds herself enmeshed in the roiling waters of intrigue and murder at a Bermuda hotel. (BRM11, $6.99)

The Reverse of the Medal

The Reverse of the Medal


by Patrick O'Brian

  • LITERATURE
  • 1992
  • PAPER
  • 287 PAGES

In book 11 of the Aubrey and Maturin series, Captain Jack and his surgeon/naturalist sidekick Stephen Maturin head from Barbados through the Caribbean across the Atlantic to the Azores and their old stomping grounds in London (where 2/3 of the novel is set). (ATL04, $14.95)

Rough Guide Bahamas

Rough Guide Bahamas


by Rough Guide

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2007
  • PAPER
  • 352 PAGES

A comprehensive guide to the Bahamas in the somewhat hip, literate and very infomative Rough Guide style. It's divided cleanly between practical information and illuminating background on culture and history. (CRB281, $20.99)

Rough Guide Dominican Republic

Rough Guide Dominican Republic


by Rough Guide

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2011
  • PAPER
  • 327 PAGES

A quirky, comprehensive guide to Dominican Republic. (CRB90, $22.99)

Rough Guide Trinidad & Tobago

Rough Guide Trinidad & Tobago


by Dominique de-Light | Polly Thomas

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2010
  • PAPER
  • 312 PAGES

This popular guide in the popular British series, noteworthy for both its excellent historical and cultural overview, is so good that it is used as a text book by local schools. (CRB103, $21.99)

Rum & Reggae's Grenadines


by Jonathan Runge

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2003
  • PAPER
  • 144 PAGES

A compact, opinionated guide to the Grenadine Islands, including St. Vincent and Grenada. Part of the "Rum & Reggae" series of guidebooks, which are known for their frank opinions, off-hand tone and focus on outdoor activities. (CRB190, $12.95)

Sailor's Guide to the Windward Islands, Martinique to Grenada

Sailor's Guide to the Windward Islands, Martinique to Grenada


by Chris Doyle

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2010
  • PAPER
  • 400 PAGES

A convenient, spiral-bound guide to anchorages, harbors and navigation from Granada north to Martinique. With GPS coordinates, color sketch maps, and a directory of services. (CRB134, $29.95)

The Sea-Hawk

The Sea-Hawk


by Rafael Sabatini

  • LITERATURE
  • 2002
  • PAPER
  • 400 PAGES

A swashbuckling tale of pirates on the Spanish Main, rich in treachery, romance and chivalry. (CRB168, $13.95)

The Seasons of Beento Blackbird

The Seasons of Beento Blackbird


by Akosua Busia

  • LITERATURE
  • 1998
  • PAPER
  • 367 PAGES

A provocative novel dissecting the issues of marriage and African identity by the daughter of a former Ghanaian prime minister. (WAF42, $24.95)

The Serpent and the Rainbow


by Wade Davis

  • TRAVEL NARRATIVE
  • 1997
  • PAPER
  • 304 PAGES

Davis, an ethnobotanist, chronicles his search for a "zombie drug" in this tale (made into a film) of cultural discovery and Haitian voodism. (CRB240, $15.00)

Shanties from the Seven Seas


by Stan Hugill

  • MUSIC
  • 1994
  • PAPER
  • 416 PAGES

An eclectic collection of traditional songs published by the Mystic Seaport Museum. The Caribbean, in particular, has a long history of pirates, buccaneers and whaling that is reflected in these sailors' songs. (CRB13, $23.95)

The Slave Trade, The True Story of the Atlantic Slave Trade, 1440-1870


by Hugh Thomas

  • HISTORY
  • 1999
  • PAPER
  • 912 PAGES

A monumental scholarly history of the Atlantic slave trade that thrived between Africa, Europe, and the Americas. With anecdotes and statistics, Thomas analyzes this grim historical period, paying particular attention to political and economic aspects of the slave trade. (USS29, $25.00)

Solibo Magnificent


by Patrick Chamoiseau | Val Vinokurov | Rose-Myriam Rejouis

  • LITERATURE
  • 1999
  • PAPER
  • 208 PAGES

The first novel by Martinican author Chamoiseau takes place in Fort-de-France and is a riot of language and history -- a riff on the storyteller's art, a comment on the perils of writing down stories that were previously said or sung and a lament for the passing of storytellers everywhere. (CRB155, $15.00)

St. Martin, Barthelemy Map


by IGN

  • MAP

A map of the Caribbean islands of St. Martin and St. Barthelemy. (CRB109, $19.95)

Stone That the Builder Refused

Stone That the Builder Refused


by Madison Smartt Bell

  • LITERATURE
  • 2006
  • PAPER
  • 747 PAGES

In the final volume in Bell's trilogy about the Haitian revolution, Louverture leads Haiti to independence and endeavors to build a new nation. (CRB278, $16.95)

Sunken Cities, Sacred Cenotes and Golden Sharks: Travels of a Water-Bound Adventurer


by Bill Belleville

  • EXPLORATION
  • 2004
  • HARD COVER
  • 248 PAGES

Belleville, an environmental journalist, recounts the natural and man-made wonders he encountered on his travels in Florida, the Caribbean and Latin America. (CRB184, $29.95)

A Supposedly Fun Thing I'll Never Do Again

A Supposedly Fun Thing I'll Never Do Again


by David Foster Wallace

  • ANTHOLOGY
  • 1998
  • PAPER
  • 353 PAGES

This collection of cultural essays includes David Foster Wallace's hilariously exaggerated account of a cruise aboaur the M/V Zenith, which is oddly not just a critique of middle-brow America but also a surprisingly invaluable guide to a Caribbean cruise. We're going to recommend that this essay be included in every pre-departure briefing. (CRB259, $14.99)

The Tempest


by William Shakespeare

  • LITERATURE
  • 2003
  • PAPER
  • 258 PAGES

Shakespeare's magical play begins with Prospero, the exiled Duke of Milan, summoning a raging storm that leaves his enemies shipwrecked (reminiscent of a shipwreck on Bermuda during Shakespeare's time). (BRM07, $7.95)

Tide Running


by Oonya Kempadoo

  • LITERATURE
  • 2004
  • PAPER
  • 215 PAGES

An atmospheric novel of life in the rural Caribbean, set on Tobago. (CRB205, $14.00)

Treasure House, A Caribbean Anthology

Treasure House, A Caribbean Anthology


by Barba Applin | Veronica Simon

  • ANTHOLOGY
  • 2006
  • PAPER
  • 168 PAGES
  • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)

Collects stories and poems based in and by authors throughout the Caribbean. (CRB189, $11.95)

Trinidad & Tobago Map


by World Mapping Project

  • MAP

A clear, full-color map of Trinidad and adjoining Tobago at a scale of 1:150,000. (CRB34, $8.95)

Trinidad Carnival, The Cultural Politics of a Transnational Festival


by Gart Green

  • CULTURAL PORTRAIT
  • 2007
  • PAPER
  • 254 PAGES

An international group of scholars explore Carnival as a reflection of the nation and culture of Trinidad and Trinidadians worldwide, in nine essays. (CRB229, $21.95)

A Trip to the Beach


by Melinda Blanchard | Robert Blanchard

  • TRAVEL NARRATIVE
  • 2001
  • PAPER
  • 304 PAGES

The delightful first-person account of a couple from Vermont starting a hotel in Anguilla, complete with the usual frustrations, delays, joys -- and a hurricane. (CRB75, $13.95)

Two Years in the French West Indies

Two Years in the French West Indies


by Lafcadio Hearn | Raphael Confiant

  • TRAVEL NARRATIVE
  • 2000
  • PAPER
  • 384 PAGES

The story of Lafcadio Hearn's two years in Martinique at the end of the 1880s. (CRB118, $16.00)

U.S. Virgin Islands Map

U.S. Virgin Islands Map


by ITMB

  • MAP

A travel map of the U.S. Virgin Islands. (CRB29, $10.95)

Venezuela Map

Venezuela Map


by ITMB

  • 2010
  • MAP

A colorful map of Venezuela and the lower Caribbean at a scale of 1:1,200,000. (VNZ02, $12.95)

The Ventriloquist's Tale


by Pauline Melville

  • LITERATURE
  • 1999
  • PAPER
  • 357 PAGES
  • OUT OF PRINT

A fine novel which explores the nature and culture of post-colonial Guyana. (CRB130, $13.95)

Virgin Anchorages

Virgin Anchorages


by Nancy Scott | Simon Scott

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2003
  • PAPER
  • 96 PAGES

A collection of color aerial photographs of popular anchorages, including overleafs showing reefs and passages into some harbors. (CRB136, $24.95)

Virgin Islands Map, U.S. and British

Virgin Islands Map, U.S. and British


by Borch Maps

  • 2007
  • MAP

A colorful, laminated map of both the US and British Virgin Islands at a scale of 1:80,000. (CRB53, $10.95)

Voodoo, Search for the Spirit

Voodoo, Search for the Spirit


by Laennec Hurbon | Lory Frankel

  • RELIGION
  • 1995
  • PAPER
  • 175 PAGES

A lavishly illustrated pocket-encyclopedia of voodoo traditions in West Africa and America. (CRB147, $12.95)

Waugh Abroad, Collected Travel Writing

Waugh Abroad, Collected Travel Writing


by Evelyn Waugh | Nicholas Shakespeare

  • TRAVEL NARRATIVE
  • 2003
  • HARD COVER
  • 1064 PAGES

The collected travel writing of the peripatetic Waugh, including a memorable voyage to Zanzibar, a visit to the Guyanas and other excursions to out-of-the-way and often uncomfortable locales. (TVL22, $25.00)

When I Was Puerto Rican

When I Was Puerto Rican


by Esmeralda Santiago

  • LITERATURE
  • 2006
  • PAPER
  • 288 PAGES

Set in the 1950s, this is a lyrical memoir of the author's childhood in Puerto Rico and her family's move to New York City. (CRB66, $14.95)

The Windward Road, Adventures of A Naturalist on Remote Caribbean Shores

The Windward Road, Adventures of A Naturalist on Remote Caribbean Shores


by Archie Carr

  • NATURAL HISTORY
  • 1979
  • PAPER
  • 266 PAGES

Originally published in 1956, Archie Carr's classic tale of the search for sea turtles in the Caribbean and Costa Rica is a delightful record of natural history, fellow researchers and islands. (CRB08, $16.95)

Winslow Homer Watercolors


by Helen A. Cooper

  • ART & ARCHITECTURE
  • 1987
  • PAPER
  • 260 PAGES

An examination of the watercolors of one of America's beloved artists, Winslow Homer. This is a valuable book for anyone wishing to understand Homer's work and the American watercolor tradition. (USE85, $39.95)

 

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