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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)

Amazon Stranger, A Rainforest Chief Battles Big Oil

Amazon Stranger, A Rainforest Chief Battles Big Oil


by Mike Tidwell

  • CULTURAL PORTRAIT
  • 2000
  • PAPER
  • 224 PAGES
  • OUT OF PRINT

A detailed, entertaining portrait of the Ecuadorian Amazon and its people, including the Cuyabeno forest and the way of life of the Cofan people. (AMZ01, $16.95)

Andes


by Mario Vargas Llosa | Pablo Corral Vega

  • CULTURAL PORTRAIT
  • 2001
  • HARD COVER
  • 160 PAGES
  • OUT OF PRINT

Published by National Geographic, this oversize book is a photographic celebration of the Andes, and especially its people, featuring 90 full-page color photographs and accompanying essays. (AND29, $50.00)

Billy Budd, Sailor and Other Stories

Billy Budd, Sailor and Other Stories


by Herman Melville

  • LITERATURE
  • 1989
  • PAPER
  • 385 PAGES

This collection of short fiction includes Las Encantadas, set in a highly stylized Galapagos (which Melville visited during his whaling days). (GPS37, $10.00)

Birds of Ecuador, Vol. 1: Status, Distribution and Taxonomy

Birds of Ecuador, Vol. 1: Status, Distribution and Taxonomy


by Paul Greenfield | Robert Ridgely

  • FIELD GUIDE
  • 2001
  • PAPER
  • 848 PAGES

An comprehensive account of the conservation, ecology and taxonomy of birds in Ecuador. (EDR07, $89.95)

The Birds of Ecuador, Vol. I and II

The Birds of Ecuador, Vol. I and II


by Robert Ridgely | Paul Greenfield

  • FIELD GUIDE
  • 2001
  • PAPER
  • 1632 PAGES

Two-volume set with slipcase. (EDR14, $130.00)

Charles Darwin: Voyaging, A Biography

Charles Darwin: Voyaging, A Biography


by Janet Browne

  • BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR
  • 1996
  • PAPER
  • 605 PAGES

This first volume of the acclaimed biography of Darwin covers the first part of his life as he develops the earth-shattering ideas that culminate in the publication of On the Origin of Species. (GPS29, $27.95)

Conquistadors

Conquistadors


by Michael Wood

  • HISTORY
  • 2002
  • PAPER
  • 288 PAGES

A lively, illustrated account of the Spanish conquest of the New World by the intrepid writer-filmmaker Michael Wood, (SAM48, $27.95)

Darwin and the Science of Evolution

Darwin and the Science of Evolution


by Patrick Tort

  • BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR
  • 2001
  • PAPER
  • 144 PAGES
  • FAMILY

A pocket biography and social history of Darwin in the excellent Discoveries series featuring hundreds of archival photographs and a synopsis of Darwin's life and ideas. (GPS54, $12.95)

Darwin, The Life of a Tormented Evolutionist


by Adrian Desmond | James Moore

  • BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR
  • 1994
  • PAPER
  • 808 PAGES

An influential, vividly written biography of Darwin by expert James Moore. (GEN13, $23.95)

The Diversity of Life

The Diversity of Life


by E.O. Wilson

  • NATURAL HISTORY
  • 2010
  • PAPER
  • 432 PAGES

This world tour by two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning biologist and author E.O. Wilson is wonderfully readable: an insightful, candid and elegant story of the evolution on our planet. (CON02, $21.95)

Ever Since Darwin, Reflections in Natural History

Ever Since Darwin, Reflections in Natural History


by Stephen Jay Gould

  • NATURAL HISTORY
  • 2007
  • PAPER
  • 288 PAGES

In these delightful essays, enormously well-informed, thoughtful and a joy to read, Gould explicates the wonders of evolution. His essay on natural selection is one of the clearest statements of how evolution works that we've encountered. (NAT15, $15.95)

Evolution, The Remarkable History of a Scientific Theory

Evolution, The Remarkable History of a Scientific Theory


by Edward Larson

  • NATURAL HISTORY
  • 2006
  • PAPER
  • 368 PAGES

A clearheaded, engrossing brief history of ideas about evolution from the 18th century to the present by a Pulitzer Prize-winning author. (NAT64, $14.95)

Fire from the Andes, Short Fiction by Women from Bolivia, Ecuador, and Peru

Fire from the Andes, Short Fiction by Women from Bolivia, Ecuador, and Peru


by Susan E. Benner

  • ANTHOLOGY
  • 1998
  • PAPER
  • 208 PAGES

Mostly personal, many of the contemporary stories revolve around peasants, the urban poor and other marginalized members of the Andes society. (AND17, $29.95)

The Fishes of the Galapagos Islands

The Fishes of the Galapagos Islands


by Jack Grove | Robert Lavenberg

  • FIELD GUIDE
  • 1997
  • HARD COVER
  • 936 PAGES

An essential reference documenting 437 species of fish in the Galapagos. (GPS32, $145.00)

The Flight of the Iguana: A Sidelong View of Science and Nature

The Flight of the Iguana: A Sidelong View of Science and Nature


by David Quammen

  • NATURAL HISTORY
  • 1998
  • PAPER
  • 320 PAGES

A marvelous, witty collection of essays. Quammen's chapter on his visit to the Galapagos is terrific, and the whole book sheds light on the workings of evolution. (NAT16, $16.00)

Flora of the Galapagos Islands


by Ira Wiggins | Duncan Porter

  • FIELD GUIDE
  • 1971
  • HARD COVER
  • 988 PAGES

The standard reference. (GPS43, $150.00)

Footprint Ecuador & Galapagos Handbook

Footprint Ecuador & Galapagos Handbook


by Robert & Daisy Kunstaetter

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2009
  • HARD COVER
  • 500 PAGES

A comprehensive guide to travel in Ecuador, nicely divided between a general overview of the country and exhaustive detail on where to go and what to do. (EDR05, $25.95)

Latin American Art


by John F. Scott

  • ART & ARCHITECTURE
  • 2000
  • PAPER
  • 240 PAGES

A popular survey for undergraduate art students, this general history of the arts in Latin America ranges from pre-history to the present. Includes illustrations, maps and a chronology. (SAM33, $29.95)

Living Poor

Living Poor


by Moritz Thomsen

  • BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR
  • 1997
  • PAPER
  • 280 PAGES

Moritz's heartfelt account of his small triumphs and tragedies as a Peace Corps volunteer in a village on the Ecuadorian coast is a classic. (EDR13, $26.95)

Lonely Planet Ecuador & Galapagos Islands

Lonely Planet Ecuador & Galapagos Islands


by Lonely Planet

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2009
  • PAPER
  • 432 PAGES

An excellent practical guide to Ecuador and Galapagos for independent travelers. (GPS04, $23.99)

Mammals of the Neotropics, The Central Neotropics: Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Brazil, Vol. 3


by John F. Eisenberg | Kent H. Redford

  • NATURAL HISTORY
  • 1999
  • PAPER
  • 610 PAGES

A comprehensive survey of the 650 species of mammals of Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, and Brazil. (SAM30, $62.50)

Master and Commander, The Far Side of the World


by Peter Weir

  • LITERATURE
  • 2003
  • DVD

Russell Crowe stars in this adaptation of two Patrick O'Brian novels, a swashbuckling adventure set off the coast of Cape Horn in 1805. (GPS66, $14.98)

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)

Neotropical Rainforest Mammals, A Field Guide

Neotropical Rainforest Mammals, A Field Guide


by L.H. Emmons

  • FIELD GUIDE
  • 1997
  • PAPER
  • 298 PAGES

Compact enough to slip into your daypack, this field guide to the mammals of the New World tropics features 29 color plates of more than 200 species. (GPS12, $42.50)

Odyssey Guide Galapagos

Odyssey Guide Galapagos


by Pierre Constant

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2010
  • PAPER
  • 316 PAGES

This compact, illustrated handbook by a veteran naturalist-guide covers the geology and geography, history and wildlife of the islands. With 70 sketch maps of landing sites, 180 color photographs and island-by-island descriptions. (GPS20, $24.95)

Penguin Planet: Their World, Our World

Penguin Planet: Their World, Our World


by Kevin Schafer

  • NATURAL HISTORY
  • 2000
  • HARD COVER
  • 144 PAGES

A collection of stunning penguin photographs and essays by veteran expedition leader Kevin Schafer, recording his many voyages all around the Antarctic, Sub-Antarctic islands, Galapagos and South Africa, including a memorable section on his favorite place of all, Enderby Island in the New Zealand Sub-Antarctic. (ANT131, $49.95)

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)

Quito and Northern Ecuador

Quito and Northern Ecuador


by ITMB

  • 2009
  • MAP

A full color map of Quito and surroundings for the traveler, at a scale of 1:12,500. (EDR10, $10.95)

The Saddest Pleasure, A Journey on Two Rivers

The Saddest Pleasure, A Journey on Two Rivers


by Moritz Thomsen | Paul Theroux

  • BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR
  • 1990
  • PAPER
  • 276 PAGES
  • OUT OF PRINT

An introspective tale of travels on the Amazon in Ecuador and Brazil. (EDR12, $12.95)

Seabirds, An Identification Guide

Seabirds, An Identification Guide


by Peter Harrison

  • FIELD GUIDE
  • 1985
  • PAPER
  • 448 PAGES
  • OUT OF PRINT

The definitive guide to the world's seabirds. Much more than a field guide, this essential reference includes detailed descriptions of all the world's seabirds, full-color paintings of adult and juvenile birds and keys to identification. (FG01, $32.00)

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)

The Spears of Twilight: Life and Death in the Amazon Jungle

The Spears of Twilight: Life and Death in the Amazon Jungle


by Phillipe Descola

  • CULTURAL PORTRAIT
  • 1996
  • PAPER
  • 458 PAGES

Three years among the Jivaro (Achaur) of the Upper Amazon. A student of Claude Levi-Strauss, Descola proves himself to be an intelligent observer and born storyteller in this ethnographic account. (AMZ25, $24.95)

Stolen Continents, 500 Years of Conquest and Resistance in the Americas

Stolen Continents, 500 Years of Conquest and Resistance in the Americas


by Ronald Wright

  • HISTORY
  • 2004
  • PAPER
  • 464 PAGES

A powerful history of imperialism and resistance in the Americas, with a focus on the Aztec, Maya, Inca, Cherokee and Iroquois. Wright draws on an impressive range of archival material in reconstructing this classic account. (NAM20, $24.95)

Traveling with Che Guevara, The Making of a Revolutionary

Traveling with Che Guevara, The Making of a Revolutionary


by Alberto Granado | Lucia Alvarez de Toledo

  • TRAVEL NARRATIVE
  • 2004
  • PAPER
  • 240 PAGES

Granado's classic account of his travels with Che Guevara via motorbike through Argentina, Chile, Peru, Colombia, and Venezuela. (SAM68, $14.95)

Treasure Island


by Robert Louis Stevenson

  • LITERATURE
  • 2003
  • HARD COVER
  • 298 PAGES

The famous and fabulous adventure story of a boy who finds himself among pirates while searching for buried treasure. Inspired by the Isla de Coco. (PAC25, $19.99)

Twentieth-Century Latin American Poetry, A Bilingual Anthology

Twentieth-Century Latin American Poetry, A Bilingual Anthology


by Stephen Tapscott

  • LITERATURE
  • 1996
  • PAPER
  • 418 PAGES

This scholarly anthology of 400 poems, presented in the original language (Spanish or Portuguese) and English. Selections include poems from Octavio Paz, Pablo Neruda and Jorge Luis Borges. (SAM28, $29.95)

Vulcan's Fury, Man Against the Volcano

Vulcan's Fury, Man Against the Volcano


by Alwyn Scarth

  • NATURAL HISTORY
  • 2001
  • PAPER
  • 299 PAGES

Eyewitness accounts, science, sociology and folklore result in a page-turning account of 15 dramatic volcanic events from Vesuvius to Krakatau, Mt. St. Helens and Pinatubo. (GEO10, $29.00)

Where to Watch Birds in South America


by Nigel Wheatley

  • NATURAL HISTORY
  • 1995
  • PAPER
  • 431 PAGES

A compact practical guide to birdwatching sites throughout South America, including checklists. (SAM40, $30.95)

Galapagos, Discovery on Darwin's Islands

Galapagos, Discovery on Darwin's Islands


by David Steadman

  • NATURAL HISTORY
  • 1998
  • PAPER
  • 208 PAGES
  • HARD TO FIND ELSEWHERE

All the birds, mammals, reptiles and other vertebrates of the Galapagos are beautifully illustrated in this insightful overview. (GPS05, $24.95)

The World as You Dream It, Shamanistic Teachings from the Amazon and Andes


by John M. Perkins

  • RELIGION
  • 1994
  • PAPER
  • 139 PAGES

A personal account of sometimes hard-to-believe experiences with curanderos (or shamans) in the highlands and Amazon of Ecuador. (AMZ46, $14.95)

Yanomami, The Fierce Controversy and What We Might Learn from It


by Robert Borofsky

  • CULTURAL PORTRAIT
  • 2005
  • PAPER
  • 397 PAGES

A study of the controversy surrounding anthropological studies of the Yanomami. (SAM67, $25.95)

 

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