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FATHER'S DAY

City of Fortune, How Venice Ruled the Seas

Roger Crowley

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PROVENCE & THE COTE D'AZUR

A Pig in Provence: Good Food and Simple Pleasures in the South of France

Georgeanne Brennan

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OUR FAVORITES

Arctic Dreams

Barry Lopez

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PENGUIN CLASSICS

The Log from the Sea of Cortez

John Steinbeck

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RIVER JOURNEY TO THE AMAZON BASIN & NATURAL WONDERS OF GALAPAGOS

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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)

Art of the Andes, from Chavin to Inca

Art of the Andes, from Chavin to Inca


by Rebecca Stone-Miller

  • ARCHAEOLOGY
  • 2002
  • PAPER
  • 224 PAGES

This authoritative and concise illustrated survey of Andean art and architecture covers not only Machu Picchu and additional Inca monuments, but also Chan Chan, Nasca and other archaeological sites and cultures. (PRU05, $19.95)

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)

Birds, Mammals and Reptiles of the Galapagos Islands

Birds, Mammals and Reptiles of the Galapagos Islands


by Andy Swash | Robert Stills

  • FIELD GUIDE
  • 2006
  • FLEXI-BOUND
  • 168 PAGES

This strikingly compact, comprehensive field guide features 500 color photographs, distribution maps and information on status, habitat and behavior. (GPS49, $28.00)

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)

Insight Guide Ecuador and Galapagos

Insight Guide Ecuador and Galapagos


by Insight Guides

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2011
  • PAPER
  • 368 PAGES

Presenting the natural history, politics, culture, wildlife and attractions of Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands with style and authority. Contributors include Tui de Roy (Galapagos photography), Lynn Meisch (arts, crafts and customs) and Rob Rachoweicki (Oriente/Amazon). (EDR01, $22.99)

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 Barnacle, the Story of One Tiny Creature and History's Most Spectacular Scientific Breakthrough

Darwin and the Barnacle, the Story of One Tiny Creature and History's Most Spectacular Scientific Breakthrough


by Rebecca Stott

  • NATURAL HISTORY
  • 2004
  • PAPER
  • 336 PAGES

Darwin devoted eight years to the perplexing pedunculated cirripedes, setting the groundwork for his ideas about evolution through natural selection. (NAT65, $14.95)

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)

Ecology and Evolution of Darwin's Finches

Ecology and Evolution of Darwin's Finches


by Peter R. Grant | Jonathan Weiner

  • NATURAL HISTORY
  • 1999
  • PAPER
  • 492 PAGES
  • HARD TO FIND ELSEWHERE

This is a scholarly, readable account by Peter Grant, who has devoted his life's work to the evolution and ecology of these curious Galapagos birds. (GPS44, $41.00)

Eight Feet in the Andes

Eight Feet in the Andes


by Dervla Murphy

  • EXPLORATION
  • 2003
  • PAPER
  • 274 PAGES

The indomitable Murphy treks 1,300 miles through the Andes (with a mule) on the trail of the conquistadors in this spirited account. (AND07, $15.95)

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)

The Evolution of Jane

The Evolution of Jane


by Cathleen Schine

  • LITERATURE
  • 2011
  • PAPER
  • 256 PAGES

Setting her novel on a Galapagos cruise, Schine mixes psychological insight and travel with impressive musings on Darwin and modern evolutionary theory in this fast-paced tale. (GPS30, $14.95)

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)

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)

Evolution, The Triumph of an Idea


by Carl Zimmer

  • SCIENCE
  • 2006
  • PAPER
  • 487 PAGES

An excellent, concise overview of the history and concepts of evolution. (SCI155, $15.99)

The Far Side of the World

The Far Side of the World


by Patrick O'Brian

  • LITERATURE
  • 1992
  • PAPER
  • 366 PAGES

O'Brian takes readers on an adventure around Cape Horn in this enthralling Aubrey and Maturin tale, featuring evocative descriptions of the wildlife of Patagonia and Galapagos and a vivid portrait of Nelson's British Navy. (SAM01, $14.95)

Feeding a Yen, Savoring Local Specialties from Kansas City to Cuzco

Feeding a Yen, Savoring Local Specialties from Kansas City to Cuzco


by Calvin Trillin

  • FOOD
  • 2004
  • PAPER
  • 197 PAGES

A captivating, enthusiastic collection of essays on the subjects of food, life and local specialties. This slim book includes Trillin's priceless riff on bagels as bait to lure his daughters home from the West Coast, his quest for the best ceviche with Douglas Rodriguez, and 11 other ramblings. (WLD40, $15.00)

A Field Guide to Sea Stars and Other Echinoderms of the Galapagos

A Field Guide to Sea Stars and Other Echinoderms of the Galapagos


by Cleveland P. Hickman

  • FIELD GUIDE
  • 1998
  • PAPER
  • 83 PAGES
  • HARD TO FIND ELSEWHERE

A spiral-bound field guide to sea stars, urchins and sea cucumbers of Galapagos. (GPS31, $18.95)

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)

Fossils, Finches, and Fuegians


by Richard Darwin Keynes

  • NATURAL HISTORY
  • 2003
  • HARD COVER
  • 448 PAGES

An account of the Voyage of the Beagle, Darwin's adventures and scientific discoveries. (SAM51, $52.00)

Galapagos at the Crossroads: Pirates, Biologists, Tourists, and Creationists Battle for Darwin's Cradle of Evolution

Galapagos at the Crossroads: Pirates, Biologists, Tourists, and Creationists Battle for Darwin's Cradle of Evolution


by Carol Ann Bassett

  • SCIENCE
  • 2009
  • HARD COVER
  • 304 PAGES

Bassett focuses on not only the threats to the Galapagos but also the dedicated and often colorful biologists, conservationists and others working to protect the archipelago in this eloquent, accessible field report. (GPS86, $26.00)

Galapagos Diary, A Complete Guide to the Archipelago's Birdlife

Galapagos Diary, A Complete Guide to the Archipelago's Birdlife


by Hermann Heinzel | Barnaby Hall

  • NATURAL HISTORY
  • 2000
  • PAPER
  • 272 PAGES

The jumbled, endearing and profusely illustrated journal of a birdwatching voyage to Galapagos, including hundreds of illustrations of all the birds. (GPS48, $34.95)

Galapagos Islands Coloring Book

Galapagos Islands Coloring Book


by Jan Sovak

  • NATURAL HISTORY
  • 2006
  • PAPER
  • 32 PAGES
  • YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8)

Featuring 32 illustrations of the plants and animals of the Galapagos, Charles Darwin and a map of the archipelago. (GPS74, $3.95)

The Galapagos Islands: Exploring, Enjoying & Understanding Darwin's Enchanted Islands

The Galapagos Islands: Exploring, Enjoying & Understanding Darwin's Enchanted Islands


by Marylee Stephenson

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2005
  • PAPER
  • 159 PAGES

A practical guide to the archipelago, featuring an extensive 70-page section on popular visitor sites, travel tips, maps and color illustrations. (GPS41, $16.95)

Geology


by Frank Rhodes

  • FIELD GUIDE
  • 2001
  • PAPER

A brief, authoritative overview of the geology of Earth, its relation in the universe, rocks, minerals and formation. A Golden Guide. (GEO62, $6.95)

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)

Lonely Planet South America on a Shoestring

Lonely Planet South America on a Shoestring


by Lonely Planet

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2010
  • PAPER
  • 1148 PAGES

A comprehensive, detailed practical guide to traveling in South America. (SAM44, $34.99)

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)

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)

On the Origin of Species

On the Origin of Species


by Charles Darwin | Mayr Ernst

  • NATURAL HISTORY
  • 1975
  • PAPER
  • 528 PAGES

A facsimile of the original 1859 edition of the book that changed our view of the world. (NAT19, $23.00)

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)

Personal Narrative of a Journey to the Equinoctial Regions of the New Continent

Personal Narrative of a Journey to the Equinoctial Regions of the New Continent


by Alexander von Humboldt

  • EXPLORATION
  • 1996
  • PAPER
  • 310 PAGES

This is the book that Darwin took on his voyage around the world -- a classic account of naturalist and explorer Humboldt's 18th-century discoveries in South America. (SAM08, $17.00)

Piazza Tales

Piazza Tales


by Herman Melville

  • LITERATURE
  • 1996
  • PAPER
  • 275 PAGES

Melville's experiences as a whaler informed not only his great novel, Moby Dick, but "The Encantadas," one of the outstanding tales found in this collection. These short stories on the Galapagos Islands capture the volcanic nature of this bewitched paradise. (GPS36, $18.00)

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)

Plundering Paradise, The Hand of Man on the Galapagos Islands

Plundering Paradise, The Hand of Man on the Galapagos Islands


by Michael D'Orso

  • HISTORY
  • 2003
  • PAPER
  • 345 PAGES
  • OUT OF PRINT

Not subtle but eye-opening nevertheless, Michael D'Orso's book focuses on the damage and challenges of people in the Galapagos as seen though the knowledgeable eyes of, mostly, long-term expat residents. (GPS60, $13.95)

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)

Rough Guide Ecuador

Rough Guide Ecuador


by Harry Ades | Melissa Graham

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2010
  • PAPER
  • 524 PAGES

A compact comprehensive guide to travel in Ecuador, including Quito, the Oriente and Galapagos with extensive listings, dozens of sketch maps, and a brief overview of culture, nature and history. (EDR06, $24.99)

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)

South America, The Andes Map

South America, The Andes Map


by Nelles

  • 2005
  • MAP

The full range of the Andes and the Pacific coast of South America. (SAM47, $13.95)

Spanish, Start Speaking Today! (Cassette Tapes)

Spanish, Start Speaking Today! (Cassette Tapes)


by Educational Services Corporation

  • LANGUAGE & PHRASEBOOKS
  • CASETTE TAPE

A 90-minute crash course in Spanish featured in two audio tapes and a phrasebook. (SPN140, $24.95)

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, $25.95)

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)

Sweat of the Sun, Tears of the Moon: A Chronicle of an Incan Treasure


by Peter Lourie

  • TRAVEL NARRATIVE
  • 1998
  • PAPER
  • 307 PAGES

Lourie documents his search for the lost treasure of the last Inca emperor Atahualpa. (EDR04, $20.00)

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)

Trekking and Climbing in the Andes

Trekking and Climbing in the Andes


by Val Pitkethly | Kate Harper

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2009
  • PAPER
  • 192 PAGES

A compact guide to treks and climbs in the Andes, including Torres del Paine, Fitzroy, The Inca Trail, Cordillera Huayhuash and Cotopaxi. (AND34, $20.00)

Trekking in Ecuador


by Robert & Daisy Kunstaetter

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2002
  • PAPER
  • 304 PAGES

A guide to hikes and treks in the highlands, Amazon and Pacific caost of Ecuador. (EDR18, $18.95)

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)

Ultimate Spanish, Advanced with Book


by Daniel Holodyk

  • LANGUAGE & PHRASEBOOKS
  • 2003
  • AUDIO CD

A university-level Spanish course in a box with eight, 60-minute cassettes and a 400-page book. (SPN176, $79.95)

Valverde's Gold, In Search of the Last Great Inca Treasure

Valverde's Gold, In Search of the Last Great Inca Treasure


by Mark Honigsbaum

  • EXPLORATION
  • 2005
  • PAPER
  • 320 PAGES

The spellbinding account of a tough journey into Ecuador's Llanganati mountains in search of buried Spanish gold. (AND51, $19.00)

Volcanoes, Fire From the Earth

Volcanoes, Fire From the Earth


by Maurice Krafft

  • NATURAL HISTORY
  • 1993
  • PAPER
  • 175 PAGES
  • HARD TO FIND ELSEWHERE

By the great French volcanologist (who died on the job on Mount Unzen in Japan in 1992), this pocket guide features hundreds of full-color paintings, traces the study of volcanoes from early myth and legend to modern science. (GEO06, $15.95)

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)

Whales, Dolphins and Porpoises

Whales, Dolphins and Porpoises


by Mark Carwardine

  • FIELD GUIDE
  • 2002
  • PAPER
  • 256 PAGES

In the trademark, graphic Eyewitness style, this sturdy guidebook colorfully describes the world's cetaceans with numerous illustrations, range maps, fluke drawings and a few paragraphs on each species. (FG02, $20.00)

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)

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

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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