Amphibians and Reptiles of La Selva, Costa Rica, and the Caribbean Slope  •  Craig Guyer  •  Maureen A. Donnelly FIELD GUIDE •  2004 •  PAPER  • 420 PAGES This comprehensive guide, intended for the field, covers all the frogs, lizards, snakes, and other reptiles and amphibians of the Caribbean slope. (CRB177, $24.95)
At the Bottom of the River  •  Jamaica Kincaid LITERATURE •  2000 •  PAPER  • 82 PAGES Originally published in the "New Yorker," this wonderful collection of ten short stories captures the rhythms of work and play in the Caribbean. In this short book, Kincaid (re)captures the essence of her childhood in Antigua, transporting you to the tropics. (CRB19, $12.00)
Captain Blood  •  Rafael Sabatini LITERATURE •  2003 •  PAPER  • 331 PAGES The original, entertaining tale of dashing buccaneers, complete with high adventure, seamanship and a way with the sword. Errol Flynn starred in the movie. This historical novel, now available as a Penguin Classic, is an action-packed introduction to the pirate's life in the 17th-century Caribbean. It all starts with the unfortunate Dr. Peter Blood back home the bucolic English countryside. His luck would soon change…. A born storyteller, Sabatini is also the author of Scaramouche (concerning the French Revolution) and The Sea hawk. All were made into movies. (CRB165, $14.00)
Caribbean Art  •  Veerle Poupeye ART & ARCHITECTURE •  1998 •  PAPER  • 224 PAGES A survey of art found throughout the Caribbean and created by artists of Caribbean descent, highlighting the multitude of influences from Africa, Europe, Asia and South America. Organized thematically, the book features 177 illustrations (76 in color). A volume in the "World of Art" series, it includes the work of Jean-Michel Basquiat, Sonia Boyce, Wifredo Lam and many other artists. (CRB76, $14.95)
The Complete Guide to Caribbean Cruises  •  Linda Coffman GUIDEBOOK •  2006 •  PAPER  • 600 PAGES (CRB186, $22.95)
Cultural Adaptation and Resistance on St. John, Three Centuries of Afro-Caribbean Life HISTORY •  1986 •  PAPER  • 279 PAGES A serious-minded enthographic history fo St. John from the 1700s through the transforamtion of much of the island into a national park. Olwig, a Danish ethnographer, draws on archival sources and field work. (CRB164, $24.95)
Eastern Caribbean Cruise Tour Guide  •  Coastal Cruise Tour Guides 2000 •  MAP A handy guide and booklet that unfolds to a six-foot-long full color map. Designed for the ship-based traveler, it features historical background, visitor attractions and maps of all the islands from Puerto Rico to Trinidad. (CRB135, $15.95)
Explore the Virgin Islands  •  Harry Pariser GUIDEBOOK •  2008 •  PAPER A comprehensive, practical guide to the British and U.S. Virgin Islands. Sixth edition. With 30 color photographs, 32 maps, and 100 black-and-white illustrations. Features plenty of information on sightseeing, dining and accommodations throughout the Virgin Islands. (CRB181, $19.95)
Eyewitness Top Ten U.S. & British Virgin Islands  •  DK Publishing GUIDEBOOK •  2008 •  PAPER  • 128 PAGES A compact, illustrated guide in the popular series, featuring favorite attractions in the Virgin Islands. (CRB180, $12.00)
Fodor's U.S. and British Virgin Islands  •  Fodor's GUIDEBOOK •  2008 •  PAPER  • 240 PAGES A good choice for an up-to-date, practical guidebook to the Virgins. It features in-depth information on accomodations, restaurants and activities. Background on history and culture is limited, but independent travelers will find it extremely useful in planning a trip. (CRB123, $163.95)
A Guide to the Coral Reefs of the Caribbean  •  Mark D. Spalding  •  Sylvia Earle FIELD GUIDE •  2004 •  PAPER A diver's guide and atlas of coral reefs of the Caribbean, with color photographs, detailed maps and an overview of each island reef system. Organized geographcially, it also includes chapeters on Mexico and Central America and South America. (CRB176, $25.95)
Insight Guide Caribbean: The Lesser Antilles  •  David Schwabeder GUIDEBOOK •  2008 •  PAPER  • 406 PAGES This handsome travel guide gives a profusely illustrated overview of the region, featuring concise essays by well regarded authors on natural history, politics and culture, as well as hundreds of photos and maps and some limited practical information. (CRB02, $24.95)
Oxford Book of Caribbean Short Stories  •  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)
Sunken Cities, Sacred Cenotes and Golden Sharks: Travels of a Water-Bound Adventurer  •  Bill Belleville EXPLORATION •  2004 •  HARD COVER  • 248 PAGES (CRB184, $29.95)
The Windward Road, Adventures of A Naturalist on Remote Caribbean Shores  •  Archie Carr NATURAL HISTORY •  1979 •  PAPER  • 266 PAGES Originally published in 1956, this book is a delightful record of people and islands. Nominally the story of his adventures in search of sea turtles, the book ranges over wide territory, including Tobago and Costa Rica. (CRB08, $16.95)