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The Accidental President of Brazil, A Memoir
• Bill Clinton
• Fernando Henrique Cardoso
• HISTORY
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Brazil's former president, in office from 1995-2002, offers a candid, wry, illuminating view of the gloriously ungovernable, irrepressibly attractive country in this vibrant memoir.
(BZL58, $16.00)
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Amazon Sweet Sea, Land, Life, and Water at the River's Mouth
• Nigel J.H. Smith
• NATURAL HISTORY
• OUT OF PRINT
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A lively, well-informed portrait of the natural history and conservation of the Amazon estuary, with 138 color pictures.
(AMZ78, $39.95)
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Beyond Culture
• Edward T. Hall
• CULTURAL PORTRAIT
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A best-selling popular study of human culture and its determinants by a noted anthropologist.
(ATP13, $15.95)
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Birds of Southern South America & Antarctica
• Martin D. la Pena
• Maurice Rumboll
• FIELD GUIDE
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With color plates, range maps and brief descriptions, this is a compact regional guide.
(SAM12, $29.95)
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Bossa Nova, The Story of the Brazilian Music That Seduced the World
• Ruy Castro
• HISTORY
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Journalist Ruy Castro interviewed everyone who had anything to do with Boss Nova for this animated history, capturing not only the personalities of pioneers like Antonio Carlos Jobim and Joao Gilberto but also the spirit of Rio de Janeiro in the 1960s.
(BZL47, $17.95)
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Brazil Bolivia Paraguay Uruguay Map
• Reise & Verkehrsverlag
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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)
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Brazil in Focus, A Guide to the People, Politics, and Culture
• Jan Rocha
• GUIDEBOOK
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Authoritative and up-to-date, this 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)
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Brazil Map
• ITMB
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This double sided traveler's map of Brasil shows the south at a scale of 1:2,200 000 and the north at 1:4,500 000.
(BZL59, $11.95)
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Brazil Since 1980
• Francisco Vidal Luna
• Herbert Klein
• HISTORY
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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, $25.99)
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The Brazilian People, The Formation and Meaning of Brazil
• Darcy Ribeiro
• Gregory Rabassa
• Elizabeth Lowe
• CULTURAL PORTRAIT
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A scholarly, influential overview of Brazilian culture and society as shaped by its ethnic, racial and social influences.
(BZL21, $34.95)
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The Brazilian Sound: Samba, Bossa Nova, and the Popular Music of Brazil
• Chris McGowan
• Ricardo Pessanha
• MUSIC
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A wide-ranging history of popular music in Brazil, revised with an undated discography of 1000 titles. The authors write for Billboard magazine.
(BZL52, $31.95)
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Conquistadors
• Michael Wood
• HISTORY
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A lively, illustrated account of the Spanish conquest of the New World by the intrepid writer-filmmaker Michael Wood,
(SAM48, $24.95)
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Culture Smart! Brazil
• Sandra Branco
• GUIDEBOOK
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A concise, well-illustrated and practical guide to local customs, etiquette and culture.
(BZL54, $9.95)
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Culture Wars in Brazil, The First Vargas Regime, 1930-1945
• Daryle Williams
• HISTORY
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A scholarly, cultural history of Brazil during a key period in its development.
(BZL53, $26.95)
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Dance of Life, The Other Dimension of Time
• Edward T. Hall
• CULTURAL PORTRAIT
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A survey by a noted anthropologist of the central notion of time in diverse cultures.
(ATP15, $15.00)
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Divided Soul, A Journey Through the Secular and Religious in Hispanic Life
• David Alan Harvey
• CULTURAL PORTRAIT
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A culmination of a photographer's two decade quest to capture the global Hispanic spirit on film.
(SPN191, $49.95)
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Dona Flor and Her Two Husbands
• Jorge Amado
• LITERATURE
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The best known novel by Brazil's much loved author. Amado spins a satiric tale of a young cooking teacher in Salvador, Bahia, who is haunted by her first husband, a philandering ne'er do well who dropped dead at carnival.
(BZL35, $15.95)
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Eastern Caribbean Cruise Tour Guide
• Coastal Cruise Tour Guides
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A handy guide and booklet that unfolds to a six-foot-long full color map. It features historical background, visitor attractions and maps of all the islands from Puerto Rico to Trinidad.
(CRB135, $15.95)
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Edge of the Jungle
• William Beebe
• EXPLORATION
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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)
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Einstein and the Total Eclipse
• Peter Coles
• SCIENCE
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An account of the solar eclipse expedition that vindicated Einstein's theory of relativity. The success of the experiment immediately propelled Einstein onto the front pages of newspapers around the world.
(SCI28, $7.95)
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The Far Side of the World
• Patrick O'Brian
• LITERATURE
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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)
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Footprint Brazil Handbook
• Alex Robinson
• GUIDEBOOK
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A general overview of Brazil and practical travel detail on where to go and what to do.
(BZL22, $25.95)
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Fossils, Finches, and Fuegians
• Richard Darwin Keynes
• NATURAL HISTORY
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An account of the Voyage of the Beagle, Darwin's adventures and scientific discoveries.
(SAM51, $52.00)
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Gabriela, Clove and Cinnamon
• Jorge Amado
• LITERATURE
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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, $15.95)
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Green Mansions
• W.H. Hudson
• LITERATURE
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Probably the best known work of fiction set in the Amazon, this novel by Hudson (first published in 1904) is a classic tale of "travels and adventures among the savages."
(AMZ19, $12.95)
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The Hidden Dimension
• Edward T. Hall
• CULTURAL PORTRAIT
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An analysis of concepts of space and how these notions diffeer among societies.
(ATP14, $15.00)
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A History of Brazil
• E. Bradford Burns
• HISTORY
• OUT OF PRINT
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A wide-ranging social, intellectual and cultural history of Brazil.
(BZL02, $26.00)
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A History of Modern Brazil, The Past Against the Future
• Colin M. MacLachlan
• HISTORY
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(BZL57, $30.95)
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How to Change the World, Social Entrepreneurs and the Power of New Ideas
• David Bornstein
• CULTURAL PORTRAIT
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In this inspiring work, Bornstein profiles nine noteworthy social entrepreneurs who have worked for change and reform in areas around the world ranging from Bombay to Washington, D.C. Their stories are an engaging and encouraging read for those interested in international social reform.
(GEN332, $30.00)
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In Search of the Golden Frog
• Marty Crump
• BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR
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A memoir of a field biologist.
(CON18, $27.00)
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In Trouble Again
• Redmond O'Hanlon
• EXPLORATION
• FAVORITE
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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)
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Insight City Guide Rio de Janeiro
• Insight Guides
• GUIDEBOOK
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This eye-catching guidebook features beautiful full-color photographs, illuminating area maps, a separate pullout map, a street atlas and expanded practical information.
(BZL60, $16.95)
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Insight Guide Amazon Wildlife
• Huw Hennessy
• Hans-Ulrich Bernard
• GUIDEBOOK
• OUT OF PRINT
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Jammed with photographs, this compact guide introduces the people, wildlife, habitats, parks and preserves of the Amazon basin.
(AMZ03, $22.95)
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The Jungle and the Damned
• Hassoldt Davis
• Lawrence Millman
• EXPLORATION
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A colorful account of honeymooning in French Guiana, including visiting Devil's Island and canoeing 300 miles up the Maroni River to the border with Brazil, originally published in 1952.
(SAM55, $16.95)
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Knopf Mapguide Rio De Janeiro
• Knopf Guides
• GUIDEBOOK
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A handy set of full color, ingeniously folded maps, each indicating favorite sites, shops, restaurants and attractions.
(BZL55, $9.95)
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Latin American Art
• John F. Scott
• ART & ARCHITECTURE
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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)
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Little Star of Bela Lua, A Novella and Stories
• Luana Monteiro
• LITERATURE
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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)
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Lonely Planet Brazil
• Nick Selby
• Andrew Draffen
• GUIDEBOOK
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An exhaustively researched guide to Brazil with an excellent section on the Pantanal and in-depth notes on ecology and national parks, in addition to travel information.
(BZL15, $26.99)
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Lonely Planet South America on a Shoestring
• Lonely Planet
• GUIDEBOOK
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A comprehensive, detailed practical guide to traveling in South America.
(SAM44, $33.99)
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Mammals of the Neotropics, The Central Neotropics: Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Brazil, Vol. 3
• John F. Eisenberg
• Kent H. Redford
• REFERENCE
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A comprehensive survey of the 650 species of mammals of Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, and Brazil.
(SAM30, $59.00)
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Margaret Mee's Amazon, Diaries of an Artist Explorer
• Margaret Mee
• NATURAL HISTORY
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A handsome edition of the diaries, paintings and sketchbooks of Margaret Mee (1909-1988), an intrepid traveler and collector. With 250 stunning botanical and other illustrations.
(AMZ86, $59.50)
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The Naturalist on the River Amazons
• Henry Walter Bates
• EXPLORATION
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A spell-binding early account of the river and its environs, first published in 1863. This classic chronicle of Bates's scientific adventures, part natural history and part travelogue, has inspired generations of tropical biologists.
(AMZ07, $17.95)
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A Naturalist's Guide to the Tropics
• Marco Lambertini
• John Venerella
• NATURAL HISTORY
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A compact, illustrated guide to the natural history of the tropical latitudes.
(CON17, $28.00)
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Northern South America Map
• Reise & Verkehrsverlag
• CURRENTLY UNAVAILABLE
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A map of the northern half of South America, at a scale of 1:4,000,000.
(SAM31, $15.95)
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Pantanal, South America's Wetland Jewel
• Russel Mittermeier
• Theo Allofs
• NATURAL HISTORY
• OUT OF PRINT
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This sumptuously illustrated overview covers the ecology, history, people and nature of the Pantanal with 146 color photographs.
(BZL51, $35.00)
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The Pantanal: Understanding and Preserving the World's Largest Wetland
• Frederick A. Swarts
• NATURAL HISTORY
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The proceedings of an international conference on conservation in the Pantanal. The 29 scholarly papers include presentations on the region's geology, economic development and outlook for the future. With tables, maps, charts, mostly black-and-white photo-graphs.
(BZL23, $19.95)
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Photo Pantanal
• Tom Ulrich
• NATURAL HISTORY
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A well-illustrated overview of the nature, habitats and history of the Pantanal by a wildlife photographer, trip leader and enthusiast. With 240 color photographs.
(BZL41, $25.00)
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Pimsleur Quick & Simple Portuguese (Brazilian)
• Pimsleur Language Method
• LANGUAGE & PHRASEBOOKS
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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)
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Pimsleur Quick & Simple Spanish
• Pimsleur Language Method
• LANGUAGE & PHRASEBOOKS
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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)
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Portuguese Dictionary, Portuguese-English/English-Portuguese
• Jura D. Oliveira
• LANGUAGE & PHRASEBOOKS
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A handy pocket dictionary.
(PGL35, $6.95)
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Portuguese, A Language Map
• Kristine K. Kershul
• LANGUAGE & PHRASEBOOKS
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This durable, foldout card, featuring 1,000 words and phrases, works as a quick reference for travelers.
(PGL47, $7.95)
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Portuguese, Start Speaking Today (Brazilian)
• Language/30
• LANGUAGE & PHRASEBOOKS
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A 90-minute primer on Brazilian Portuguese following the foreign service method.
(BZL36, $24.95)
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Rebellion in the Backlands
• Euclides da Cunha
• Samuel Putnam
• LITERATURE
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The strange tale of the 1893-1897 Canudos rebellion, and touchstone of Brailian literature.
(BZL44, $41.00)
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Reptiles and Amphibians of the Amazon
• R.D. Bartlett
• Patricia Bartlett
• FIELD GUIDE
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A convenient guide to 250 colorful and commonly encountered snakes, lizards, turtles, frogs and salamanders of the Amazon.
(AMZ84, $29.95)
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Rio de Janeiro
• Ruy Castro
• TRAVEL NARRATIVE
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Castro brings journalistic insight to this marvelous, diverse portrait of Rio, its history, diverse culture and contemporary challenges.
(BZL42, $16.95)
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Rio de Janiero Destination Map
• National Geographic
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A laminated, folded map of Rio.
(BZL24, $8.99)
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Rough Guide Brazil
• David Cleary
• GUIDEBOOK
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An opinionated, thorough travel guide with region-by-region descriptions.
(BZL09, $27.99)
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Rough Guide Music Rio De Janiero
• Rough Guide World Music
• MUSIC
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Samba sounds of Carnaval and the groove of carioca, as well as an excellent sampling of other Brazilian beats.
(BZL63, $14.95)
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Sacred Leaves of Candomble: African Magic, Medicine, and Religion in Brazil
• Robert A. Voeks
• RELIGION
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An account of the ethnobotany of African religious and healing traditions in Brazil.
(BZL29, $25.00)
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Seven Myths of the Spanish Conquest
• Matthew Restall
• HISTORY
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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)
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The Silence of the Rain
• Luiz Alfredo Garcia-Roza
• MYSTERY
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A businessman is killed and Inspector Espinosa, an intellectual with a wandering heart, is on the case in this bestselling Brazilian mystery, memorably set in Rio de Janeiro.
(BZL61, $17.00)
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The Silent Language
• Edward T. Hall
• CULTURAL PORTRAIT
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A scholarly survey of the importance of non-verbal communication across societies.
(ATP12, $15.00)
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Slave Rebellion in Brazil, The Muslim Uprising of 1835 in Bahia
• Joao Jose Reis
• Arthur Brakel
• HISTORY
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An excellent scholarly history of the largest urban slave revolt in the Americas.
(BZL49, $25.00)
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The Slum
• Aluisio Azevedo
• LITERATURE
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Azevedo tackles social issues, including racism and overwhelming material desire, in this classic tale of star-crossed lovers, first published in 1890.
(BZL27, $24.99)
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The Smithsonian Atlas of the Amazon
• Michael Goulding
• Ronaldo Barthem
• Efrem Ferreira
• NATURAL HISTORY
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This beautiful, profusely illustrated atlas of the river includes its major tributaries and 150 full-colro maps. Michael Goulding (Floods of Fortune) and Brazilian biologists Ronaldo Barthem and Efrem Ferreira provide the accompanying text.
(AMZ82, $39.95)
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Stolen Continents, 500 Years of Conquest and Resistance in the Americas
• Ronald Wright
• HISTORY
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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, $17.00)
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Traveling with Che Guevara, The Making of a Revolutionary
• Alberto Granado
• Lucia Alvarez de Toledo
• TRAVEL NARRATIVE
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Granado's classic account of his travels with Che Guevara via motorbike through Argentina, Chile, Peru, Colombia, and Venezuela.
(SAM68, $14.95)
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Wallpaper City Guide Rio De Janeiro
• Wallpaper Magazine
• GUIDEBOOK
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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, $8.95)
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The War of the End of the World
• Mario Vargas Llosa
• Helen Lane
• LITERATURE
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An unforgettable historical novel about the rebellion of the lower-class citizens of Canudos, Brazil, in the late 19th century.
(BZL18, $16.00)
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The War of the Saints
• Jorge Amado
• LITERATURE
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A mesmerizing tale set during carnival in Bahia.
(BZL48, $15.95)
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Where to Watch Birds in South America
• Nigel Wheatley
• NATURAL HISTORY
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A compact practical guide to birdwatching sites throughout South America, including checklists.
(SAM40, $29.95)
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With Broadax and Firebrand, The Destruction of the Brazilian Atlantic Forest
• Warren Dean
• HISTORY
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A vivid, scholarly environmental history of Brazil from early settlement through the 1990s, focusing on deforestation on the Atlantic coast.
(BZL31, $29.95)
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Yanomami, The Fierce Controversy and What We Might Learn from It
• Robert Borofsky
• CULTURAL PORTRAIT
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A study of the controversy surrounding anthropological studies of the Yanomami.
(SAM67, $22.95)
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