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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)

501 Spanish Verbs

501 Spanish Verbs


by Christopher Kendris

  • LANGUAGE & PHRASEBOOKS
  • 2010
  • PAPER
  • 728 PAGES

The perennial favorite among students of Spanish. (GEN134, $16.99)

Acapulco Map


by Guia Roji

  • MAP

A folded city map of Acapulco at a scale of 1:20,000. (MEX83, $11.95)

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)

An Album of Maya Architecture

An Album of Maya Architecture


by Tatiana Proskouriakoff

  • ARCHAEOLOGY
  • 2003
  • PAPER
  • 164 PAGES

Scholar, artist and architect Proskouriakoff presents breathtaking artistic reconstructions of what Maya cities may have looked like in their heyday in this classic work, first published in 1946. (MYA06, $19.95)

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)

Animals and Plants of the Ancient Maya, A Guide


by Victoria Schlesinger

  • FIELD GUIDE
  • 2002
  • PAPER
  • 400 PAGES

A comprehensive guide to the natural and cultural history of 100 plants and animals of the Maya world, primarily those from the lowland tropical forest of Central America but also including savanna, mangrove and coral reef habitats. (MYA29, $29.95)

An Archaeological Guide to Central and Southern Mexico


by Joyce Kelly

  • ARCHAEOLOGY
  • 2001
  • PAPER
  • 386 PAGES

This practical, informative guide to visiting archaeological sites includes Palenque, Teotihuacan and Yaxchilan. (MEX137, $24.95)

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)

The Aztecs


by Richard F. Townsend

  • HISTORY
  • 2009
  • PAPER
  • 248 PAGES

Teotihuacan, Xochicalco and Tula are all covered in depth in this survey of Aztec civilization from its origins in the 12th century to its defeat at the hands of Cortes. Illustrated throughout in color and black-and-white. (MEX54, $24.95)

The Aztecs

The Aztecs


by Serge Gruzinski

  • HISTORY
  • 1992
  • PAPER
  • 192 PAGES

A pocket-size encyclopedia in the acclaimed "Discoveries" series, this jewel of a book features hundreds of archival drawings and photographs, a chronology and long excerpts from contemporary accounts. It's a guide to the ancient monuments, the empire of the Aztecs and the history of the Spanish conquest and its aftermath. (MEX102, $15.95)

Backcountry Pilot, Flying Adventures with Ike Russell


by Thomas Bowen

  • ANTHOLOGY
  • 2002
  • HARD COVER
  • 206 PAGES

An anthology of anecdotes Ike Russell, a bush pilot legendary among research scientists. (DES07, $29.95)

Barren, Wild and Worthless, Living in the Chihuahuan Desert


by Susan J. Tweit

  • CULTURAL PORTRAIT
  • 2003
  • PAPER
  • 203 PAGES

These seven personal essays celebrate the nature and culture of the Chihuahuan Desert. (USW431, $17.95)

The Basic Book of Sea Kayaking

The Basic Book of Sea Kayaking


by Derek C. Hutchinson

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2007
  • PAPER
  • 96 PAGES

A brief guide to the fundamentals of sea kayaking by a leading authority, equally useful for the beginner and as a review for experienced paddlers. With 50 color illustrations. (OCE54, $9.95)

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)

Breaking the Maya Code

Breaking the Maya Code


by Michael Coe

  • ARCHAEOLOGY
  • 1999
  • PAPER
  • 304 PAGES

Mayan hieroglyphs were a linguistic puzzle until the 1952 breakthrough translation of a Mayan bark-paper text, as Coe explains in this history. The book also includes an extensive discussion of Maya studies and political activism in the wake of the linguistic discovery. (MYA30, $19.95)

The Broken Spears: The Aztec Account of the Conquest of Mexico

The Broken Spears: The Aztec Account of the Conquest of Mexico


by Miguel Leon Portilla

  • HISTORY
  • 1992
  • PAPER
  • 196 PAGES

The view of the vanquished, this is a good antidote/compliment to Spanish chronicles. (MEX57, $18.00)

Ceramic Trees of Life, Popular Art from Mexico


by Lenore Hoag Mulryan | Delia A. Cosentino | Elizabeth Snoddy Cuellar | Marta Turok

  • ART & ARCHITECTURE
  • 2004
  • PAPER
  • 168 PAGES

An exhibition catalogue featuring recent examples of the traditional Mexican "Tree of Life." Mulryan and her team of experts provide background into the history and meaning of ceramic folk art in Mexican culture. (MEX151, $35.00)

Chiapas Map


by Guia Roji

  • MAP

A locally produced map of the Mexican state of Chiapas. (MEX114, $7.95)

Chihuahua, Pictures From the Edge


by Charles Bowden | Virgil Hancock

  • CULTURAL PORTRAIT
  • 1996
  • PAPER
  • 117 PAGES

An eccentric visual celebration featruing 40 vibrantly colored large-format color photographs. (MEX128, $29.95)

Chronicle of the Maya Kings and Queens, Deciphering the Dynasties of the Ancient Maya


by Simon Martin | Nikolai Grube

  • ARCHAEOLOGY
  • 2008
  • PAPER
  • 240 PAGES

The history of the Maya dynasties, encompassing biographies of 152 kings and queens, as gleaned from recently deciphered hieroglyphs. An unusual and rewarding book, illustrated in color and black-and-white. (MYA31, $26.95)

The Cities of Ancient Mexico

The Cities of Ancient Mexico


by Jeremy Sabloff

  • ARCHAEOLOGY
  • 1997
  • PAPER
  • 224 PAGES

With 152 black-and-white photographs, illustrations and site diagrams, this portrait of ancient civilizations in Mexico features chapters on the Oaxaca Valley, Teotihuacan and Palenque. Written by a renowned Mayanist, it also includes insightful chapters on how archaeologists have reconstructed the past in Mexico. (MEX41, $18.95)

Coastal Kayakers Manual

Coastal Kayakers Manual


by Randel Washburne

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 1998
  • PAPER
  • 256 PAGES

An essential hands-on guide to safer and more enjoyable paddling. (OCE56, $14.95)

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)

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)

The Complete Whitewater Rafter

The Complete Whitewater Rafter


by Jeff Bennett

  • REFERENCE
  • 1996
  • PAPER
  • 196 PAGES

A popular, practical guide to whitewater rafting, with information on preparing for your trip, choosing equipment, safety and rescue, the history of rafting, as well as introductions to water currents and rapid classifications. (OCE59, $17.95)

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)

The Conquest of New Spain


by J. M. Cohen | Bernal Diaz

  • HISTORY
  • 1972
  • PAPER
  • 413 PAGES

The historically important contemporary account of the Spanish conquest of the Aztecs. (MEX91, $17.00)

Conquest of the Sierra, Spaniards and Indians in Colonial Oaxaca


by John Chance

  • HISTORY
  • 2001
  • PAPER
  • 252 PAGES

A scholarly history of the Zapotecs, which focuses on the impact of Spanish colonization on local communities and culture. (MEX94, $24.95)

Cortes and Montezuma


by Maurice Collis

  • HISTORY
  • 1999
  • PAPER
  • 254 PAGES

A vivid tale of the bloody conquest of Mexico, originally publsihed in 1954. (MEX95, $15.95)

Courtly Art of the Ancient Maya


by Mary Miller | Simon Martin

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

A richly illustrated survey of the art and archaeology of the Maya, published in conjunction with an exhibition at the National Gallery of Art. (MYA44, $50.00)

Cozumel Map and Guide


by Can-Do

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • MAP

A full-color map and guide to Cozumel and Playa del Carmen. (MEX86, $8.95)

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)

Crossings, Photographs from the U.S.- Mexico Border


by Tom Miller | Alex Webb

  • CULTURAL PORTRAIT
  • 2003
  • HARD COVER
  • 144 PAGES

With gritty, evocative photographs by Alex Webb and illuminating commentary by colleague Tom Miller. (SWU179, $50.00)

The Days of the Dead, Mexico's Festival Communion with the Departed


by John Greenleigh | Rosalind Rosoff Beimler

  • ART & ARCHITECTURE
  • 1998
  • PAPER
  • 110 PAGES

A collection of color photographs and essays (in both English and Spanish) celebrating Mexico's Day of the Dead. (MEX149, $25.00)

Desert Survival Skills


by David Alloway

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2000
  • PAPER
  • 288 PAGES

A friendly, humorous guide to short-term and long-term survival in the desert. (DES06, $26.95)

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)

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)

Diving and Snorkeling Cozumel


by George Lewbel

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2006
  • PAPER
  • 100 PAGES

A practical, illustrated guide to the diving and snorkeling sites of the Cozumel (MEX85, $24.99)

Eyewitness Guide Mexico

Eyewitness Guide Mexico


by Eyewitness Guides

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2010
  • PAPER
  • 408 PAGES

A compact visually appealing guide to Mexico. (MEX127, $25.00)

The Face of Pancho Villa

The Face of Pancho Villa


by Manuel Plana

  • HISTORY
  • 2007
  • PAPER
  • 83 PAGES

An excellent introduction to Mexico's desert north, this richly illustrated, compact history traces the legacy of a popular leader. Pancho Villa's mansion in downtown Chihuahua is now known as the Museo de la Revolucion. (MEX168, $12.95)

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)

Field Guide to the Birds of Mexico and Adjacent Areas, Belize, Guatemala, and El Salvador

Field Guide to the Birds of Mexico and Adjacent Areas, Belize, Guatemala, and El Salvador


by Ernest Preston Edwards

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

This classic guide illustrates all the regularly occurring birds of Mexico and neighboring areas, including details of distribution, abundance, habitat and identification features for 850 species. (MEX47, $22.95)

Fishes of the Tropical Eastern Pacific

Fishes of the Tropical Eastern Pacific


by Gerald Allen | D.R. Robertson

  • FIELD GUIDE
  • 1994
  • HARD COVER
  • 332 PAGES

An identification guide to the fishes of the Pacific from the Gulf of California to Ecuador. (FG50, $87.00)

Flowering Plants of the Neotropics

Flowering Plants of the Neotropics


by Nathan Smith | Scott Mori | Andrew Henderson | Dennis Stevenson | Scott Heald

  • FIELD GUIDE
  • 2004
  • HARD COVER
  • 616 PAGES

A beautifully illustrated, oversize introduction to the showiest, most important and interesting flowering plants of Mexico, Central and South America. (CAM103, $99.95)

Footprint Diving the World

Footprint Diving the World


by Beth Tierney | Shaun Tierney

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2010
  • PAPER
  • 352 PAGES

This beautifully illustrated guide covers 220 favorite dive sites in Australia and the Pacific, Central America, the Red Sea, East Africa, Thailand, Indonesia and the South Pacific. (OCE102, $29.95)

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)

Four Wings and a Prayer, Caught in the Mystery of the Monarch Butterfly

Four Wings and a Prayer, Caught in the Mystery of the Monarch Butterfly


by Sue Halpern

  • NATURAL HISTORY
  • 2002
  • PAPER
  • 212 PAGES

A lyrical account of travels and encounters on the trail of the migrating monarch. Halpern, who weaves her own experiences with science, interviews and commentary, includes a section on the butterfly wintering grounds in Mexico. (NAT52, $13.00)

Frida Kahlo, The Brush of Anguish


by Martha Zamora

  • ART & ARCHITECTURE
  • 1993
  • PAPER
  • 144 PAGES

A handsome biography with 75 color paintings, archival photographs and accompanying text. (MEX121, $24.95)

Frida Kahlo, The Paintings


by Hayden Herrera

  • ART & ARCHITECTURE
  • 2002
  • PAPER
  • 255 PAGES

A survey of Kahlo's work by her art historian biographer with ith 80 full color and many black-and-white illustrations. (MEX120, $34.99)

Frida, A Biography of Frida Kahlo


by Hayden Herrera

  • BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR
  • 2002
  • PAPER
  • 528 PAGES

An intelligent, vivid biography of the artist. (MEX119, $24.99)

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)

Guanajuato Map


by Guia Roji

  • MAP

A Spanish language map of the state of Guanajuato. (MEX118, $7.95)

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)

The Hacienda in Mexico


by Daniel Nierman

  • ART & ARCHITECTURE
  • 2003
  • HARD COVER
  • 156 PAGES

A beautiful and informative architectural study of the self-sufficient world of the Mexican Hacienda with 150 photographs, detailed site plans and maps. (MEX236, $34.95)

The Hummingbird's Daughter, A Novel

The Hummingbird's Daughter, A Novel


by Alberto Urrea

  • LITERATURE
  • 2006
  • PAPER

Urrea bases his award-winning novel on the life of Teresita, the Saint of Cabora, born on a ranch in 1878 on the Arizona-Mexico border (she's also his great aunt). (SWU220, $14.99)

Incidents of Travel in Yucatan

Incidents of Travel in Yucatan


by John Lloyd Stephens | Karl Ackerman

  • ARCHAEOLOGY
  • 1996
  • PAPER
  • 286 PAGES

In this beloved classic, first published in 1841, Stephens chronicles his adventures and explorations in the Yucatan, including his rediscovery of important Maya sites, among them Chichen Itza, Uxmal, Kabah and Tulum. This traveler's edition features modern and archival photographs in addition to Frederick Catherwood's original lithographs. (MEX02, $16.95)

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)

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)

Kissing the Virgin's Mouth: A Novel


by Donna Gershten

  • LITERATURE
  • 2002
  • PAPER
  • 228 PAGES

The tale of thoroughly modern, contradictory Guadalupe Magdalena Molina Vasquez. (MEX122, $12.99)

Knopf Guide Mexico


by Knopf Guides

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2006
  • PAPER
  • 480 PAGES

This lavishly produced compact guide features dozens of maps, color photographs, historical extracts and great background on the culture and history of Mexico. (MEX171, $27.50)

The Last City


by Jose Emilio Pacheco | Pablo Ortiz Monasterio

  • CULTURAL PORTRAIT
  • 1995
  • HARD COVER
  • 104 PAGES

A handsome collection of stark black-and-white photos capturing daily life in Mexico City. (MEX132, $50.00)

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)

Letters from Mexico


by Hernan Cortes

  • EXPLORATION
  • 1987
  • PAPER
  • 563 PAGES

The classic account of the conquistador who defeated Montezuma and conquered Mexico. (MEX61, $25.00)

Liberators, Latin America's Struggle for Independence 1810-1830

Liberators, Latin America's Struggle for Independence 1810-1830


by Robert Harvey

  • HISTORY
  • 2002
  • PAPER
  • 561 PAGES

Focused on the heroism and derring-do of seven legendary men, Harvey tells the story of Simon Bolivar, General Jose de San Martin and other greats in the fight for independence. (SAM35, $18.95)

Lonely Planet Mexico

Lonely Planet Mexico


by John Noble

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2010
  • PAPER
  • 1039 PAGES

A comprehensive, practical guide (MEX107, $26.99)

Looking For History, Dispatches From Latin America

Looking For History, Dispatches From Latin America


by Alma Guillermoprieto

  • CULTURAL PORTRAIT
  • 2002
  • PAPER
  • 303 PAGES

A beautifully written, incisive collection of essays on contemporary Argentina, Columbia, Cuba, Peru and Mexico. (SAM60, $16.95)

Lost Cities of the Maya

Lost Cities of the Maya


by Claude Baudez | Sydney Picasso

  • ARCHAEOLOGY
  • 1992
  • PAPER
  • 175 PAGES
  • OUT OF PRINT

This lavish little pocket encyclopedia of archaeological discovery features hundreds of color photographs and illustrations, including Catherwood's original engravings. (MYA01, $15.95)

The Maya

The Maya


by Michael Coe

  • ARCHAEOLOGY
  • 2011
  • PAPER
  • 280 PAGES

The eighth edition of Coe's clear, concise and authoritative, illustrated survey of the Maya. (MYA10, $26.95)

The Maya and Teotihuacan, Reinterpreting Early Classic Interaction


by Geoffrey E. Braswell

  • HISTORY
  • 2004
  • PAPER
  • 441 PAGES

These essays, including a chapter by Karl Taube, shed light on the relationship between two Mesoamerican civilizations. (MYA40, $37.00)

Maya Art and Architecture

Maya Art and Architecture


by Mary Ellen Miller

  • ART & ARCHITECTURE
  • 1999
  • PAPER
  • 240 PAGES

An illustrated overview of the art and architecture of the Maya, making use of the latest discoveries at Tikal, Copan and Palenque to demonstrate the range of Maya artistic influence. With 200 illustrations, 50 in color, including site plans, maps, strikingly rendered reconstructions and color photographs of key temples and buildings. (MYA20, $19.95)

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)

The Maya Tropical Forest: Peoples, Parks and Ancient Cities

The Maya Tropical Forest: Peoples, Parks and Ancient Cities


by James D. Nations

  • HISTORY
  • 2006
  • PAPER
  • 323 PAGES

Jim Nations draws on field work in the region over the last 25 years in this personable, detailed overview of the people, history and wildlife of the lowland tropical forest of southern Mexico, Guatemala and Belize. (MYA49, $22.95)

Maya, Divine Kings of the Rain Forest


by Nikolai Grube

  • ARCHAEOLOGY
  • 2008
  • HARD COVER
  • 450 PAGES
  • OUT OF PRINT

Comprehensive and well-illustrated, this overview of the culture, history and archaeology of the Maya makes great reading. (MYA37, $49.95)

Mesoamerica's Classic Heritage, From Teotihuacan to the Aztecs


by David Carrasco | Lindsay Jones | Scott Sessions

  • ARCHAEOLOGY
  • 2002
  • PAPER
  • 584 PAGES

A collection of scholarly articles. (CAM108, $35.95)

Mexican Folk Art from Oaxacan Artist Families

Mexican Folk Art from Oaxacan Artist Families


by Anya Leah Rothstein | Arden Aibel Rothstein

  • ART & ARCHITECTURE
  • 2002
  • HARD COVER
  • 192 PAGES

Spotlighting 87 artists from 45 Oaxacan families, this compendium covers the range of Oaxacan folk arts, from ceramics to carving, textiles and dried flowers. (MEX110, $39.95)

Mexico Central & Mexico City Map

Mexico Central & Mexico City Map


by ITMB

  • MAP

This colorful traveler's map, centered on Mexico City, Mexico covering the region including Tampico, Veracruz, San Luis Potosi and Acapulco, at a scale of 1:1,000,000. With Mexico City on the reverse. (MEX141, $11.95)

Mexico City Map


by Borch Maps

  • MAP

A handy, laminated map of Mexico City at a scale of 1:17,000. (MEX189, $7.95)

Mexico Field Guide, Baja California Sea and Shore Birds

Mexico Field Guide, Baja California Sea and Shore Birds


by Rainforest Publications

  • FIELD GUIDE
  • 2002
  • PLASTIC CARD

This beautifully illustrated, double-sided laminated card depicts 60 commonly encountered birds of coastal Baja California and the Sea of Cortez. We also carry the Baja, Sea of Cortez Marine Mammal Guide plastic card. (Item BJA62) (MEX174, $6.95)

Mexico in Focus, A Guide to the People, Politics and Culture


by John Ross

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2002
  • PAPER
  • 100 PAGES

This slim authoritative guide focuses on the history of Mexico, its cultural heritage and current political, environmental and economic challenges. With maps, photographs and some travel information. (MEX173, $12.95)

Michoacan Map

Michoacan Map


by Ediciones Independencia

  • MAP

A colorful, locally produced map of the Mexican state of Michoacan, at a scale of 1:570,000. The revese side has city plans of the five biggest towns; the text is in Spanish. (MEX75, $7.95)

Millions of Monarchs, Bunches of Beetles: How Bugs Find Strength in Numbers

Millions of Monarchs, Bunches of Beetles: How Bugs Find Strength in Numbers


by Gilbert Waldbauer

  • SCIENCE
  • 2001
  • PAPER
  • 272 PAGES

A fascinating collection of essays by a spirited entomologist on the occasional gathering of monarchs, ladybugs, locusts and other not-so-social insects. Delightful and instructive. (BUG10, $16.95)

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 Mexico City

Moon Handbook Mexico City


by Chris Humphrey

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2008
  • PAPER
  • 416 PAGES

A compact, comprehensive travel guide with an excellent overview of history and culture. (MEX131, $18.95)

Moon Handbook Oaxaca

Moon Handbook Oaxaca


by Bruce Whipperman

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2008
  • PAPER
  • 533 PAGES

An invaluable travel guide featuring a good overview of the culture and history of the region, along with coverage of local events, recommendations on accommodations and dining. With photos, illustrations and dozens of local and city maps. (MEX67, $19.95)

Moon Handbook Pacific Mexico

Moon Handbook Pacific Mexico


by Bruce Whipperman

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2007
  • PAPER
  • 811 PAGES

A comprehensive guide to the Pacific coast of Mexico from Mazatlan to Oaxaca, including Puerto Vallarta, Guadalajara, Acapulco, Oaxaca and Puerto Escondido. (MEX76, $23.95)

Moon Handbook Puerto Vallarta


by Bruce Whipperman

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2009
  • PAPER
  • 370 PAGES

A comprehensive guide to Puerto Vallarta and surrounding areas. (MEX78, $17.95)

Moon Handbook Yucatan Peninsula

Moon Handbook Yucatan Peninsula


by Lisa and Gary Prado Chandler

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2009
  • PAPER
  • 391 PAGES

A compact, comprehensive travel guide with an excellent overview of the natural history and culture of the region, including Yucatan but also Chiapas, Tabasco, Campeche and Quintana Roo. (MEX66, $21.95)

National Geographic Mexico

National Geographic Mexico


by Jane Onstott

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2010
  • PAPER
  • 400 PAGES

This guidebook to Mexico, published by National Geo-graphic in its attractive, visual style covers history, culture, nature and top attractions. (MEX111, $27.95)

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)

Popol Vuh, The Mayan Book of the Dawn of Life

Popol Vuh, The Mayan Book of the Dawn of Life


by Dennis Tedlock

  • LITERATURE
  • 1996
  • PAPER
  • 388 PAGES

The definitive, unabridged collection of creation myths and stories of the Quiche people, fundamental to understanding the worldview of the highland Maya. (MYA14, $16.99)

Rain of Gold


by Victor Villasenor

  • LITERATURE
  • 1994
  • PAPER
  • 562 PAGES

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

Rivers of Gold, The Rise of the Spanish Empire from Columbus to Magellan

Rivers of Gold, The Rise of the Spanish Empire from Columbus to Magellan


by Hugh Thomas

  • HISTORY
  • 2005
  • PAPER
  • 720 PAGES

A big, old-fashioned history of the conquest of the Americas by the prolific British historian. Thomas sketches the personalities and events of the short, dramatic (and bloody) 30-year period between the arrival of Columbus and Magellan's circumnavigation of the globe. (SPN251, $20.00)

Rough Guide Mexico

Rough Guide Mexico


by Roger Norum

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2010
  • PAPER
  • 912 PAGES

Neatly divided between practical information and a good roundup of culture, history and nature, this lively handbook provides a comprehensive guide to Mexico in the British series. (MEX138, $26.99)

Rough Guide Music Mexico


by Various Artists

  • MUSIC
  • 2002
  • AUDIO CD

A carefully chosen sampling of the diverse sounds of the islands of Mexico. Son, ranchera, new son jarocho, Mexican rock, mariachi, big band -- all reflect the vibrant spirit and passion of Mexico. (MEX177, $14.95)

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)

Silver Mining and Society in Colonial Mexico: Zacatecas 1546-1700


by P. J. Bakewell

  • HISTORY
  • 2002
  • PAPER
  • 296 PAGES

This scholarly history, drawn from archives in both Mexico and Spain, traces the discovery of the mines, founding of Zacatecas and Spanish occupatiuon on the region in detail. (MEX125, $48.00)

Sinaloa Map


by Guia Roji

  • MAP

A locally produced, fold-up road map of Sinaloa, shown at a scale of 1:800,000. (MEX73, $7.95)

The Skeleton at the Feast, The Day of the Dead in Mexico


by Chloe Sayer | Elizabeth Carmichael

  • CULTURAL PORTRAIT
  • 1992
  • PAPER
  • 160 PAGES

The origins, history and modern-day celebration of this important holiday in Mexico. (MEX99, $34.95)

Skywatchers


by Anthony Aveni

  • HISTORY
  • 2001
  • PAPER
  • 423 PAGES

A revised edition of the book that established the field of archaeoastronomy. Aveni pays particular attention to calendars, religion and science in Aztec and Maya cultures. (MEX136, $34.95)

Snorkeling Guide to Marine Life

Snorkeling Guide to Marine Life


by Paul Humann

  • FIELD GUIDE
  • 1995
  • PAPER
  • 80 PAGES

Humann's compact guide illustrates Caribbean fishes, corals, invertebrates and plants commonly encountered in shallower water. (DIV02, $14.95)

Sonora Map


by Guia Roji

  • MAP

A road map of Sonora at the excellent scale of 1:200,000. (MEX74, $7.95)

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)

Southern Mexico, Travellers' Wildlife Guides

Southern Mexico, Travellers' Wildlife Guides


by Les Beletsky

  • FIELD GUIDE
  • 2007
  • PAPER
  • 487 PAGES

A popular guide to the birds, mammals, reptiles and amphibians and reef fishes of southern Mexico, featuring 100 excellent color plates. (FG32, $27.95)

Spanish, A Language Map

Spanish, A Language Map


by Kristine K. Kershul

  • LANGUAGE & PHRASEBOOKS
  • 1999
  • PLASTIC CARD

This durable, foldout card, featuring 1,000 words and phrases, works as a quick reference for travelers. (SPN259, $7.95)

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)

Stairways to the Stars, Skywatching in Three Great Ancient Cultures


by Anthony Aveni

  • ARCHAEOLOGY
  • 1999
  • PAPER
  • 230 PAGES

A wide-ranging study of the influence of astronomy on the design of ancient monuments and cities, focusing on Stonehenge, the Incas and the Maya. (GEN314, $18.95)

Stones for Ibarra


by Harriet Doerr

  • LITERATURE
  • 1983
  • PAPER
  • 214 PAGES

A beautifully written book about Americans in Mexico, evocative of the land and people. (MEX106, $15.00)

Survivors in Mexico

Survivors in Mexico


by Rebecca West | Bernard Schweizer

  • TRAVEL NARRATIVE
  • 2004
  • PAPER
  • 294 PAGES

A wonderfully wise and witty meditation on Mexico by Dame Rebecca West. (MEX145, $17.00)

T. Rex and the Crater of Doom

T. Rex and the Crater of Doom


by Walter Alvarez

  • NATURAL HISTORY
  • 2008
  • PAPER
  • 208 PAGES

A new edition of Alvarez's landmark account of the famous impact crater found in the Yucatan. (CAM68, $16.95)

Time Among the Maya, Travels in Belize, Guatemala, and Mexico

Time Among the Maya, Travels in Belize, Guatemala, and Mexico


by Ronald Wright

  • TRAVEL NARRATIVE
  • 2000
  • PAPER
  • 464 PAGES

Wright combines journalism, archaeology and an ear for dialogue in this engaging account of travels among the contemporary Maya. (CAM84, $16.00)

A Traveller's History of Mexico

A Traveller's History of Mexico


by Kenneth Pearce

  • HISTORY
  • 2003
  • PAPER
  • 416 PAGES

This wide-ranging, accessible and effectively condensed Mexican history book marches confidently through the 1990s with useful chronology and historical gazetteer. (MEX172, $14.95)

Under the Volcano

Under the Volcano


by Malcolm Lowry

  • LITERATURE
  • 2007
  • PAPER
  • 434 PAGES

The former British consul drinks away the haunting troubles of his past on the Mexico's Day of the Dead in Lowry's celebrated novel. (MEX150, $14.99)

Veracruz Map


by Guia Roji

  • MAP

A road map of the state of Veracruz, published in Mexico, at a scale of 1:1,220,000. (MEX154, $7.95)

Veracruz Map


by Guia Roji

  • MAP

A detailed map of the Mexican state of Veracruz (MEX92, $7.95)

Wallpaper City Guide Mexico City

Wallpaper City Guide Mexico City


by Wallpaper Magazine

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2012
  • PAPER

A stylish, thin (it fits in your back pocket) city guide compiled by the design magazine Wallpaper's local reporters. Well-organized, with chapter tabs, many photographs and of-the-moment recommendations. (MEX169, $9.95)

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)

Writing on the Edge, A Borderlands Reader


by Tom Miller

  • ANTHOLOGY
  • 2003
  • PAPER
  • 356 PAGES

Miller brings together short stories, essays, song lyrics and poems in this ecletic anthology of writers, Mexican and U.S., including Carlos Fuentes, Sandra Cisneros, Maya Angelou and Allen Ginsberg. (SWU180, $22.00)

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 Map

Yucatan Map


by ITMB

  • 2008
  • MAP

A detailed travel map of the Yucatan, covering Tikal, Copan, Belize, Chiapas and more at a scale of 1:500,000. Printed on tear proof, waterproof paper. (MEX04, $12.95)

Zacatecas Map


by Guia Roji

  • 1995
  • MAP

A nicely detailed road map of the Mexican state of Zacatecas at a scale of 1:800,000. (MEX124, $7.95)

 

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