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City of Fortune, How Venice Ruled the Seas

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

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The Log from the Sea of Cortez

John Steinbeck

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Blackout

Blackout


by Luiz Alfredo Garcia-Roza

  • MYSTERY
  • 2009
  • PAPER
  • 243 PAGES

In this sixth book, Espinosa investigates the affluent guests who had dined at a nearby mansion on the night of the shooting of a homless man São João Hill in Rio de Janeiro. (BZL94, $15.00)

Brazil Bolivia Paraguay Uruguay Map

Brazil Bolivia Paraguay Uruguay Map


by Reise & Verkehrsverlag

  • MAP

A colorful, folded map of Atlantic South America stretching from the northern border of Brazil to Buenos Aires, at a scale of 1:4,000,000. (SAM39, $15.95)

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

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


by Jan Rocha

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2000
  • PAPER
  • 100 PAGES

Thiis slim guide focuses on the history of Brazil, its cultural heritage and current political, environmental and economic challenges. With maps, photographs and some travel information. (BZL03, $12.95)

Brazil Map

Brazil Map


by Borch Maps

  • 2006
  • MAP

A handy folded, laminated map. (BZL17, $11.95)

Brazil Map

Brazil Map


by National Geographic

  • 2011
  • MAP

A full color, double sided map of Brazil for travelers at 1:4,200,000, produced with Reise Know-how and the World Mapping Project. (BZL59, $11.95)

Brazil Since 1980


by Francisco Vidal Luna | Herbert Klein

  • HISTORY
  • 2006
  • PAPER
  • 288 PAGES

An authoritative survey of modern Brazil, examining its radical development in the last 25 years from a rural, military economy into a culture based on democracy and industry. (BZL62, $26.99)

Brazil: Amazon & Pantanal, Travellers' Wildlife Guides

Brazil: Amazon & Pantanal, Travellers' Wildlife Guides


by Les Beletsky | David Pearson

  • FIELD GUIDE
  • 2010
  • PAPER
  • 491 PAGES

A comprehensive handbook to the flora, fauna and habitats of Brazil. The 100 color plates feature 90 species of amphibians and reptiles, 310 birds, 70 mammals, 30 insects and 50 common trees and plants. (BZL30, $29.95)

Brazilian Adventure

Brazilian Adventure


by Peter Fleming

  • EXPLORATION
  • 1999
  • PAPER
  • 384 PAGES

A classic and very entertaining account of a 3,000-mile quest through the Amazon in search of a missing English colonel, first published in 1933. (AMZ55, $16.95)

The Brazilian People, The Formation and Meaning of Brazil

The Brazilian People, The Formation and Meaning of Brazil


by Darcy Ribeiro | Gregory Rabassa | Elizabeth Lowe

  • CULTURAL PORTRAIT
  • 2000
  • HARD COVER
  • 376 PAGES

A scholarly, influential overview of Brazilian culture and society as shaped by its ethnic, racial and social influences. (BZL21, $34.95)

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)

Culture Wars in Brazil, The First Vargas Regime, 1930-1945


by Daryle Williams

  • HISTORY
  • 2001
  • PAPER
  • 346 PAGES

A scholarly, cultural history of Brazil during a key period in its development. (BZL53, $26.95)

Darkness in El Dorado, How Scientists and Journalists Devastated the Amazon

Darkness in El Dorado, How Scientists and Journalists Devastated the Amazon


by Patrick Tierney

  • CULTURAL PORTRAIT
  • 2002
  • PAPER
  • 416 PAGES

A hard-hitting controversial indictment of anthropologists, government officials and others who sought to cash in on the study of the Yanomami, (AMZ64, $25.95)

Edge of the Jungle

Edge of the Jungle


by William Beebe

  • EXPLORATION
  • 2001
  • PAPER
  • 303 PAGES

A collection of 12 essays on the Amazon and its ecology and wildlife. A scientist-explorer with the soul of a poet, Beebe wrote dozens of books about his adventures in tropical America and Guyana. (AMZ75, $17.95)

Footprint Brazil Handbook

Footprint Brazil Handbook


by Alex Robinson

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2011
  • HARD COVER
  • 828 PAGES

A general overview of Brazil and practical travel detail on where to go and what to do. (BZL22, $27.95)

Gabriela, Clove and Cinnamon


by Jorge Amado

  • LITERATURE
  • 2006
  • PAPER
  • 448 PAGES

In this spirited comic novel of a young (and beautiful) woman, Amado conjurs the spirit, life and customs of frontier life on the cocoa plantations of 1920s Ilheus in northeastern Brazil. (BZL34, $16.00)

A Guide to the Birds of Venezuela

A Guide to the Birds of Venezuela


by Steven Hilty | Guy Tudor | J.A. Gwynne

  • FIELD GUIDE
  • 2002
  • PAPER
  • 929 PAGES

The classic South American bird guide, revised and expanded by Steve Hilty. A bit hefty for a field guide at just over 4 pounds, but still an essential reference to over 1,400 bird species. Travelers in the Brazilian Amazon will find it especially useful. (FG13, $65.00)

A History of Modern Brazil, The Past Against the Future


by Colin M. MacLachlan

  • HISTORY
  • 2003
  • PAPER
  • 262 PAGES

This easy-to-read compilation of history texts on Brazil includes maps and covers current and popular culture topics like rainforest pharmaceuticals, soccer and music. (BZL57, $30.95)

In Trouble Again

In Trouble Again


by Redmond O'Hanlon

  • EXPLORATION
  • 1990
  • PAPER
  • 272 PAGES
  • FAVORITE

As funny as he is insightful, O'Hanlon starts his comic masterpiece of a journey between the Orinoco and the Amazon with a litany of the insects, protozoa, snakes and predators that can do you harm. (AMZ04, $13.95)

Insight Guide Brazil

Insight Guide Brazil


by Insight Guides

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2011
  • PAPER
  • 384 PAGES

A profusely illustrated overview of the country, this guide features concise essays by well regarded authors on natural history, politics and culture. With hundreds of photos and maps. (BZL01, $22.99)

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)

Little Star of Bela Lua, A Novella and Stories

Little Star of Bela Lua, A Novella and Stories


by Luana Monteiro

  • LITERATURE
  • 2006
  • PAPER
  • 225 PAGES

Monteiro's quirky tales recall the folklore, character and tradition of the Sertao in Northeast Brazil, an arid land that recalls America's Old West or the gaucho country of Argentina. (BZL50, $13.95)

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)

Michelin Rio De Janeiro


by Michelin Travel Publications

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2009
  • PAPER
  • 288 PAGES

A comprehensive, practical guide in the Michelin series, organized alphabetically and featuring suggested tours and visitor sites along with detailed local and regional maps. (BZL84, $19.99)

A Neotropical Companion

A Neotropical Companion


by John Kricher | Mark Plotkin

  • NATURAL HISTORY
  • 1999
  • PAPER
  • 536 PAGES

From plants and animals to birds and bugs, it's all here in this wonderfully written overview of the ecology, habitats, plants and animals of Central and South America. (GPS11, $35.00)

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)

Northern South America Map

Northern South America Map


by Reise & Verkehrsverlag

  • MAP

A map of the northern half of South America, at a scale of 1:4,000,000. (SAM31, $15.95)

Pimsleur Quick & Simple Portuguese (Brazilian)


by Pimsleur Language Method

  • LANGUAGE & PHRASEBOOKS
  • 2005
  • AUDIO CD

Four audio CDs with eight 30-minute lessons in basic Brazilian Portugese, covering elementary vocabulary and phrases used in travel and everyday situations. (BZL33, $19.95)

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)

Portuguese, A Language Map

Portuguese, A Language Map


by Kristine K. Kershul

  • LANGUAGE & PHRASEBOOKS
  • 2000
  • PLASTIC CARD

This durable, foldout card, featuring 1,000 words and phrases, works as a quick reference for travelers. (PGL47, $7.95)

Rough Guide Rio De Janeiro


by Oliver Marshall

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2009
  • PAPER
  • 296 PAGES

This compact guide includes an historical and cultural overview of the Rio De Janeiro. It's otherwise an opinionated, thorough travel guide with region-by-region descriptions. (BZL87, $18.99)

Rum & Reggae's Rio De Janeiro


by Jonathan Runge

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2008
  • PAPER
  • 208 PAGES

A compact, opinionated guide of the "Rum & Reggae" series, known for its frank opinions, off-hand tone and focus on outdoor activities. (BZL76, $14.95)

Running the Amazon

Running the Amazon


by Joe Kane

  • EXPLORATION
  • 1990
  • PAPER
  • 278 PAGES

A best-selling account of a 4,000-mile expedition from the high Andes to the Atlantic by foot, raft and kayak -- an expedition only four of the ten participants finished. (AMZ13, $14.95)

Say It in Portuguese, Brazilian Usage

Say It in Portuguese, Brazilian Usage


by Alexander Prista | Francisco Da Costa

  • LANGUAGE & PHRASEBOOKS
  • 1985
  • PAPER
  • 118 PAGES

A handy, palm-size phrasebook for travelers with 1,100 useful words and expressions. It provides the English phrase, Portuguese equivalent and transliteration. (BZL37, $4.95)

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)

Slave Rebellion in Brazil, The Muslim Uprising of 1835 in Bahia


by Joao Jose Reis | Arthur Brakel

  • HISTORY
  • 1995
  • PAPER
  • 304 PAGES

An excellent scholarly history of the largest urban slave revolt in the Americas. (BZL49, $28.00)

Top 10 Rio de Janeiro

Top 10 Rio de Janeiro


by Inc. Dorling Kindersley

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2008
  • PAPER
  • 128 PAGES

A compact, illustrated guide in the popular series, featuring favorite attractions. (BZL77, $14.00)

Tropical Nature

Tropical Nature


by Adrian Forsyth | Ken Miyata

  • NATURAL HISTORY
  • 1984
  • PAPER
  • 248 PAGES
  • FAVORITE

A lucid portrait of the tropics as seen by two uncommonly observant and thoughtful field biologists. Its 17 marvelous essays introduce the habitats, ecology, plants and animals of the Central and South American rainforest. (GPS13, $16.00)

Wallpaper City Guide Rio De Janeiro

Wallpaper City Guide Rio De Janeiro


by Wallpaper Magazine

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2011
  • 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. (BZL56, $9.95)

The War of the Saints


by Jorge Amado

  • LITERATURE
  • 1995
  • PAPER
  • 368 PAGES

A mesmerizing tale set during carnival in Bahia. (BZL48, $15.95)

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)

With Broadax and Firebrand, The Destruction of the Brazilian Atlantic Forest

With Broadax and Firebrand, The Destruction of the Brazilian Atlantic Forest


by Warren Dean

  • HISTORY
  • 1997
  • PAPER
  • 504 PAGES

A vivid, scholarly environmental history of Brazil from early settlement through the 1990s, focusing on deforestation on the Atlantic coast. (BZL31, $31.95)

 

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