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1491, New Revelations of Americas Before Columbus

1491, New Revelations of Americas Before Columbus


by Charles C. Mann

  • HISTORY
  • 2006
  • PAPER
  • 560 PAGES

Mann portrays the successes and failures of the complex societies of the Mississippi River, central Mexico, the Andes and the Amazon in this thought-provoking speculative history of the Americas before the arrival of Europeans. (WLD61, $16.95)

Across a Hundred Mountains, A Novel


by Reyna Grande

  • LITERATURE
  • 2007
  • PAPER
  • 266 PAGES

This novel set in a small town in Mexico, California and a jail in Tijuana addresses issues of poverty, loss, family and immigration. (MEX161, $14.00)

Amphibians and Reptiles of Northern Guatemala, the Yucatan, and Belize

Amphibians and Reptiles of Northern Guatemala, the Yucatan, and Belize


by Jonathan A. Campbell

  • FIELD GUIDE
  • 1999
  • PAPER
  • 400 PAGES

A photo identification guide. (CAM106, $45.00)

The Ancient Maya

The Ancient Maya


by Loa Traxler | Robert Sharer

  • ARCHAEOLOGY
  • 2006
  • PAPER
  • 892 PAGES

The revised sixth edition of this scholarly reference on everything Maya, including individual site descriptions, maps, and much else of interest to the serious student of Maya history and culture. Originally published by Sylvanus Moreey in 1946, this beautifully illustrated, readable edition reflects recent archaeological and hieroglyphic evidence. (MYA07, $37.95)

Ancient Maya, New Perspectives


by Heather McKillop

  • HISTORY
  • 2006
  • PAPER
  • 460 PAGES

An overview for the general reader. (MYA46, $22.95)

An Archaeological Guide to Northern Central America

An Archaeological Guide to Northern Central America


by Joyce Kelly

  • ARCHAEOLOGY
  • 1996
  • PAPER
  • 352 PAGES

The clear descriptions, site plans, maps and photographs of 38 archeological sites and 25 museums throughout Central America make this book an ideal travel companion. (MYA04, $19.95)

Archaeological Mexico: A Traveler's Guide to Ancient Cities and Sacred Sites

Archaeological Mexico: A Traveler's Guide to Ancient Cities and Sacred Sites


by Andrew Coe

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2001
  • PAPER
  • 450 PAGES

A guide to 52 of the largest and best-known sites throughout Mexico, including an extensive section on the Yucatan peninsula. (MEX63, $21.95)

The Art of Mesoamerica, from Olmec to Aztec

The Art of Mesoamerica, from Olmec to Aztec


by Mary Ellen Miller

  • ART & ARCHITECTURE
  • 2006
  • PAPER
  • 256 PAGES

An excellent survey of Mesoamerican art and architecture from 1500 BC to the Spanish conquest. Compact and profusely illustrated, it includes drawings, photographs and site plans. (MYA09, $21.95)

Birder's Mexico

Birder's Mexico


by Roland H. Wauer

  • NATURAL HISTORY
  • 1999
  • PAPER
  • 304 PAGES

A personal, informative account of travels in Mexico. It's a wonderful introduction to the natural history of this diverse country, including the northern deserts, Baja California, Oaxaca, Palenque and the Yucatan. (MEX14, $18.95)

Bordering on Chaos, Mexico's Roller-Coaster Journey to Prosperity

Bordering on Chaos, Mexico's Roller-Coaster Journey to Prosperity


by Andres Oppenheimer

  • CULTURAL PORTRAIT
  • 1998
  • PAPER
  • 379 PAGES

An outstanding analysis of modern Mexico since the Chiapas uprising in 1994. (MEX50, $19.99)

The Buried Mirror

The Buried Mirror


by Carlos Fuentes

  • CULTURAL PORTRAIT
  • 1999
  • PAPER
  • 399 PAGES

A fascinating, illustrated survey of Latin American culture and history by the great Mexican author Carlos Fuentes. With hundreds of color illustrations. (SPN71, $29.95)

Cadogan Guide Yucatan & Mayan Mexico

Cadogan Guide Yucatan & Mayan Mexico


by Nick Rider

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2009
  • PAPER
  • 544 PAGES

Completely redesigned with full-color touring maps, new introductions and two-color layout. (MEX264, $21.95)

Cancun, Cozumel & the Riviera Maya Alive!


by Bruce & June Conord

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2008
  • PAPER

The practical lowdown on the coast and islands of the Yucatan. (MEX147, $16.99)

The Code of Kings, The Language of Seven Sacred Maya Temples and Tombs

The Code of Kings, The Language of Seven Sacred Maya Temples and Tombs


by Linda Schele | Peter Mathews

  • ARCHAEOLOGY
  • 1999
  • PAPER
  • 432 PAGES

A vivid guided tour of seven Maya sites, including Palenque, Tikal and Chichen Itza. This outstanding book features photos and line drawings throughout, and introductory chapters with a succinct introduction to Maya history and culture. (MYA13, $22.00)

Collapse, How Societies Choose to Fail or Succeed

Collapse, How Societies Choose to Fail or Succeed


by Jared Diamond

  • HISTORY
  • 2011
  • PAPER
  • 575 PAGES

Diamond tackles nothing less than the history and fate of civilization in this compelling book in which he offers case studies, present and past, of societies that work and societies that do not, devoting 100 carefully reasoned pages, for example, to the fate of the Norse settlements in Greenland (climatic change, Inuit) and another big section on Easter Island (deforestation, hubris). This revised edition includes a new afterword. (GEN324, $18.00)

The Columbian Exchange, Biological and Cultural Consequences

The Columbian Exchange, Biological and Cultural Consequences


by Alfred W. Crosby

  • NATURAL HISTORY
  • 2003
  • PAPER
  • 268 PAGES

Crosby, a historian with an ecological perspective, explores the impact of Columbus' voyage on the ecosystems -- and people -- of the New World in this lively and provocative study. (GEN21, $33.95)

A Concise History of Mexico


by Brian Hamnett

  • HISTORY
  • 2006
  • PAPER
  • 368 PAGES

A chronological and thematic history of Mexico, including cultural developments and contemporary issues, through Vincente Fox's presidency. (MEX162, $28.99)

Crafts of Mexico


by Margarita de Orellana | Albert Ruy Sanchez

  • ART & ARCHITECTURE
  • 2004
  • HARD COVER
  • 360 PAGES

An abundantly illustrated guide to Mexico's crafts, including textiles, jewelry, ceramics, furniture and more. (MEX144, $45.00)

Discovery and Conquest of Mexico


by Bernal Diaz del Castillo | A.P. Maudslay | Hugh Thomas

  • HISTORY
  • 2004
  • PAPER
  • 478 PAGES

A vivid eyewitness account from a soldier's perspective. Diaz attempts to set the story straight and his classic first-person account is a richly detailed, well written and essential narrative of the Spanish conquest of Mexico. (MEX32, $24.00)

Distant Neighbors, A Portrait of the Mexicans


by Alan Riding

  • CULTURAL PORTRAIT
  • 1989
  • PAPER
  • 352 PAGES

With insightful portraits of Mexico's recent presidents and leaders, this best-selling profile of the contemporary Mexico and its people covers politics, culture and economics. (MEX28, $19.95)

The Fall of the Ancient Maya, Solving the Mystery of the Maya Collapse

The Fall of the Ancient Maya, Solving the Mystery of the Maya Collapse


by David L. Webster

  • ARCHAEOLOGY
  • 2002
  • HARD COVER
  • 368 PAGES

Drawing on recent research, a professor of anthropology explores Late Classic society and the collapse of the Maya in the wake of war, conflict and population growth. (MYA57, $34.95)

Field Guide to Mexican Birds

Field Guide to Mexican Birds


by Roger Tory Peterson | Edward Chalif

  • FIELD GUIDE
  • 1973
  • PAPER
  • 298 PAGES

An easy-to-carry field guide with 1,000 species reported in Mexico, Belize and El Salvador, covering also northwest Costa Rica. (FG12, $22.00)

A Field Guide to the Amphibians and Reptiles of the Maya World

A Field Guide to the Amphibians and Reptiles of the Maya World


by Julian C. Lee

  • FIELD GUIDE
  • 2000
  • PAPER
  • 416 PAGES

A nicely illustrated, complete guide. (CAM104, $36.95)

Fodor's Cancun, Cozumel, Yucatan Peninsula

Fodor's Cancun, Cozumel, Yucatan Peninsula


by Fodor's

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2011
  • PAPER
  • 432 PAGES

Compact and portable, this up-to-date guide, with invaluable sections on where to stay and what to do, is ideal for a weekend trip or an extended visit. (MEX157, $19.99)

Footprint Mexico & Central America Handbook

Footprint Mexico & Central America Handbook


by Sarah Cameron | Ben Box

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2009
  • PAPER
  • 1520 PAGES

The classic, comprehensive guide to the region. (MEX64, $27.95)

Frommer's Cancun, Cozumel & the Yucatan


by David Baird

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2010
  • PAPER
  • 312 PAGES

A practical travel guide featuring excellent annotated listings of what to do and where to eat and sleep. With one-color maps and suggested excursions. (MEX208, $18.99)

Frommer's Day by Day Cancun & the Yucatan

Frommer's Day by Day Cancun & the Yucatan


by Irene Sunley

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2010
  • PAPER
  • 192 PAGES

A slim travel guide featuring excellent annotated listings of what to do and where to eat and sleep. With one-color maps and suggested excursions. (MEX209, $14.99)

Genesis (Memory of Fire Trilogy, Part 1)


by Cedric Belfrage | Eduardo Galeano

  • HISTORY
  • 1998
  • PAPER
  • 306 PAGES

Brief, lyrical vignettes and anecdotes from pre-Columbian myths through the conquest and early colonial period. A crash course in the history of the New World. (MYA18, $16.95)

A Guide to Ancient Maya Ruins


by C. Bruce Hunter

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 1986
  • PAPER
  • 342 PAGES

A compact, accessible guide to archaeological sites in Mexico, Guatemala and Honduras. (MYA23, $21.95)

A Guide to the Birds of Mexico and Northern Central America

A Guide to the Birds of Mexico and Northern Central America


by Stephen Howell | Sophie Webb

  • FIELD GUIDE
  • 1995
  • PAPER
  • 849 PAGES

Serious birders will want this definitive guide to the 1,070 bird species. It may be awkward to carry but it covers, in detail, all the birds you will see in the region. (FG15, $49.95)

Hidden Cancun and the Yucatan

Hidden Cancun and the Yucatan


by Richard Harris

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2009
  • PAPER
  • 387 PAGES

This comprehensive guide details off-the-beaten-path attractions, nature, culture, accommodations and dining. (MEX263, $17.95)

An Illustrated Dictionary of the Gods and Symbols of Ancient Mexico and the Maya


by Karl Taube | Mary Miller

  • ARCHAEOLOGY
  • 1997
  • PAPER
  • 216 PAGES

A comprehensive guide to the mythology of ancient Mesoamerican civilizations. (CAM109, $19.95)

Incidents of Travel in Central America, Chiapas and Yucatan: Volume Two

Incidents of Travel in Central America, Chiapas and Yucatan: Volume Two


by John Lloyd Stephens

  • ARCHAEOLOGY
  • 1969
  • PAPER
  • 474 PAGES

Stephen's classic account of archeological discovery, originally published in 1843. This second volume covers Stephens and Catherwood's further adventures, including the Yucatan and Palenque. (MYA05, $14.95)

Insight Guide Guatemala, Belize & the Yucatan

Insight Guide Guatemala, Belize & the Yucatan


by Insight Guides

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2010
  • PAPER
  • 380 PAGES

This handsome guide gives a profusely illustrated overview of Guatemala, Belize and the Yucatan Peninsula, featuring concise essays by well regarded authors on natural history, politics and culture. (CAM113, $23.99)

Insight Guide Mexico


by Insight Guides

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2010
  • PAPER
  • 456 PAGES

A profusely illustrated overview of Mexico, featuring concise essays by well regarded authors on history, politics and culture, hundreds of photos and maps, and some limited practical information. (MEX35, $22.99)

Jungle of the Maya

Jungle of the Maya


by Douglas Goodell | Jerry Barrack | Jim Wright | Archie Carr

  • NATURAL HISTORY
  • 2006
  • HARD COVER
  • 152 PAGES

A handsome survey of the wildlife and habitats of the Selva Maya, the tropical forest that spreads through Belize, Guatemala and the Yucatan. (MYA51, $34.95)

Karen Brown's Mexico: Exceptional Places to Stay & Itineraries

Karen Brown's Mexico: Exceptional Places to Stay & Itineraries


by Karen Brown

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2010
  • PAPER
  • 418 PAGES

A survey of inns and other lodging of character, along with itineraries and highlights of the region. (MEX116, $19.95)

The Lawless Roads

The Lawless Roads


by Graham Greene | David Rieff

  • TRAVEL NARRATIVE
  • 2006
  • PAPER
  • 240 PAGES

A riveting account of Graham's journeys through Tabasco and Chiapas in the 1930s, including his time in San Cristobal de Las Casas and Palenque. Greene was in Mexico investigating the impact of the anti-Church policies of President Calles. (MEX164, $15.00)

Legends of the Plumed Serpent, Biography of a Mexican God


by Neil Baldwin

  • HISTORY
  • 1998
  • HARD COVER
  • 240 PAGES

This magnificently illustrated book mingles history, travelogue and social commentary. (MEX56, $37.50)

Life in Mexico


by Frances Calderon De La Barca

  • BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR
  • 1982
  • PAPER
  • 548 PAGES

A wonderfully insightful, celebrated series of letters written by the Scottish wife of the Spanish Ambassador from Mexico, 1839-1842. (MEX36, $28.95)

Lonely Planet Cancun, Cozumel & the Yucatan

Lonely Planet Cancun, Cozumel & the Yucatan


by Lonely Planet

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2010
  • PAPER
  • 316 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. (MEX267, $21.99)

Lonely Planet Encounter Cancun & the Yucatan

Lonely Planet Encounter Cancun & the Yucatan


by Greg Benchwick

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2011
  • PAPER
  • 160 PAGES

With a section of not-to-missed highlights and a calendar of annual events, this lively pocket guide organized by beaches and towns includes suggested side trips, along what to see and where to shop, eat, drink and play. With a double-sided pullout map. (MEX287, $14.99)

Lonely Planet Mexico

Lonely Planet Mexico


by John Noble

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2010
  • PAPER
  • 1039 PAGES

A comprehensive, practical guide (MEX107, $26.99)

Many Mexicos

Many Mexicos


by Lesley Byrd Simpson

  • HISTORY
  • 1983
  • PAPER
  • 389 PAGES

This widely known popular history of Mexico, first published in 1941, stands as an enjoyable, well-written introduction to the country and its history. (MEX38, $27.95)

Maya Cosmos, Three Thousand Years on the Shaman's Path

Maya Cosmos, Three Thousand Years on the Shaman's Path


by Joy Parker | Linda Schele | David Freidel

  • ARCHAEOLOGY
  • 2001
  • PAPER
  • 543 PAGES

This book finds coherence in 3000 years of Central American religious history. (MYA32, $23.99)

Maya Glyphs


by S.D. Houston

  • HISTORY
  • 1989
  • PAPER
  • 64 PAGES

A concise survey of ancient Maya language and writing. (MYA24, $15.95)

Mexico, Biography of Power, A History of Modern Mexico, 1810-1996

Mexico, Biography of Power, A History of Modern Mexico, 1810-1996


by Enrique Krauze

  • HISTORY
  • 1998
  • PAPER
  • 896 PAGES

In fluid translation from the Spanish, this widely praised, sweeping political and social history of Mexico covers the last two centuries. (MEX52, $22.99)

Michelin Cancun and the Yucatan, Must Sees

Michelin Cancun and the Yucatan, Must Sees


by Jonath Gilbert

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2009
  • PAPER
  • 160 PAGES

A compact guide to sights and activities, organized thematically. (MEX284, $11.99)

Moon Handbook Cabo

Moon Handbook Cabo


by Nikki Goth Itoi

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2009
  • PAPER
  • 288 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. (MEX143, $17.95)

Moon Handbook Chiapas

Moon Handbook Chiapas


by Gary Chandler | Liza Prado

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2009
  • PAPER
  • 225 PAGES

An excellent resource on where to go and what to do from San Cristobal de las Casas to Bonampak, Palenque and the Pacific. (MEX269, $17.95)

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)

Northern Yucatan Adventure Map

Northern Yucatan Adventure Map


by National Geographic Society

  • 2009
  • MAP

With site diagrams and insets of Merida and Cancun, this detailed map (1:500,000) shows cities, roads, parks and Maya sites, including Chichen Itza, Uxmal, Tulum and Coba, south to Sian Ka'an, covering most Yucatan itineraries. (MEX248, $11.95)

Pauline Frommer's Cancun & the Yucatan

Pauline Frommer's Cancun & the Yucatan


by Christine Delsol

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2008
  • PAPER
  • 320 PAGES

A family-friendly, quirky, practical guide by the daughter of travel guru Arthur Frommer. Her motto: "Spend Less, See More." (MEX240, $18.99)

Pimsleur Quick & Simple Spanish

Pimsleur Quick & Simple Spanish


by Pimsleur Language Method

  • LANGUAGE & PHRASEBOOKS
  • 2005
  • AUDIO CD

Four audio CDs with eight 30-minute lessons in basic Spanish, covering elementary vocabulary and phrases used in travel and everyday situations. (SPN257, $19.95)

Quintana Roo


by Guia Roji

  • MAP

A detailed map of the state of Quintana Roo, covering the Caribbean coast of the Yucatan Peninsula in detail (1:600,000). (MEX158, $8.95)

Rain of Gold


by Victor Villasenor

  • LITERATURE
  • 1994
  • PAPER
  • 562 PAGES

An epic tale of three generations of a Mexican family. (MEX29, $18.00)

Scribes, Warriors and Kings: The City of Copan and the Ancient Maya

Scribes, Warriors and Kings: The City of Copan and the Ancient Maya


by William L Fash

  • ARCHAEOLOGY
  • 2001
  • PAPER
  • 192 PAGES

A comprehensive, illustrated overview of the great city of Copan, its rise to power, history and mysterious collapse in the ninth century. Fash pays particular attention to the role of recently deciphered inscriptions in our changing understanding of the Maya. (MYA11, $24.95)

Secrets of the Maya


by Archaeology Magazine | Peter Young

  • ANTHOLOGY
  • 2002
  • PAPER
  • 228 PAGES

An anthology of articles on the Maya, originally published in Archaeology. With photographs, a timeline, and a key to Maya hieroglyphs. (MYA48, $15.95)

Seven Myths of the Spanish Conquest


by Matthew Restall

  • HISTORY
  • 2004
  • PAPER
  • 272 PAGES

In this provocative book, Restall tackles Columbus, Cortes, Pizarro and the misconceptions surrounding them. The conquisadores most certainly did not conquer the Americas with a handful of men, nor were they received as gods. (SAM52, $19.99)

Seven Myths of the Spanish Conquest


by Matthew Restall

  • HISTORY
  • 2004
  • PAPER
  • 272 PAGES

In this provocative book, Restall tackles Columbus, Cortes, Pizarro and the misconceptions surrounding them. The conquisadores most certainly did not conquer the Americas with a handful of men, nor were they received as gods. (SAM52, $19.99)

A Short History of Progress


by Ronald Wright

  • HISTORY
  • 2005
  • PAPER
  • 132 PAGES

These succint essays, originally presented as a radio broadcast, analyze the rise and fall of great societies, including Maya, Roman, Sumerian, Ancient Chinese and Easter Island. (WLD62, $14.95)

South Mexico Map


by ITMB

  • MAP

A double-sided map covering Mexico from Mexico City to Merida at a scale of 1:1:350,000. (MEX65, $10.95)

Three Weeks With My Brother

Three Weeks With My Brother


by Micah Sparks | Nicholas Sparks

  • TRAVEL NARRATIVE
  • 2006
  • PAPER
  • 368 PAGES

This remarkable account of family, friendship and travel takes as its point of departure a three-week around the world odyssey by private jet. (TVL34, $13.99)

Yucatan Before and After the Conquest

Yucatan Before and After the Conquest


by Diego de Landa | William Gates

  • HISTORY
  • 1978
  • PAPER
  • 162 PAGES

A 16th-century report by the first bishop of Yucatan, a dedicated ethnographer who has provided the most complete early European account of the Maya. With maps and handsome line drawings. (MYA15, $8.95)

Yucatan, Cancun & Cozumel Adventure Guide


by Bruce & June Conord

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2003
  • PAPER
  • 432 PAGES

An impressively detailed practical guide to the nature, culture and attractions of the Yucatan, including Playa del Carmen, Cozumel and Cancun. With black-and-white photographs, detailed street maps throughout, and in-depth information on where to go and what to do. (MEX98, $19.99)

 

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