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The Path Between the Seas, The Creation of the Panama Canal: 1870-1914

The Path Between the Seas, The Creation of the Panama Canal: 1870-1914

by David McCullough

  • HISTORY
  • 2004
  • PAPER
  • 700 PAGES
  • FAVORITE

Admirably told in vivid, page-turning detail. McCullough reveals the full scope of the Panama Canal, its characters, technical difficulties and Byzantine politics. (CAM32, $20.00)

Panama Wildlife Guide

Panama Wildlife Guide

by Rainforest Publications

  • FIELD GUIDE
  • 2009
  • PLASTIC CARD
  • 14 PAGES

This handy 14-panel fold-up card features expert color illustrations of dozens of birds, mammals, amphibians and reptiles. (PNM27, $7.95)

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)

National Geographic Panama

National Geographic Panama

by Christopher Baker

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2011
  • PAPER
  • 272 PAGES

Award-winning travel writer and photographer Christopher Baker introduces the history, nature and attractions of Panama, thoroughly illustrated in National Geographic's style (PNM35, $22.95)

Panama Adventure Map

Panama Adventure Map

by National Geographic

  • 2011
  • MAP

With good topographic detail, this is a sturdy traveler's map at a scale of 1:475,000. (PNM33, $11.95)

 
Breaking Out of Beginner's Spanish

Breaking Out of Beginner's Spanish


by Joseph Keenan

  • LANGUAGE & PHRASEBOOKS
  • 1994
  • PAPER
  • 215 PAGES

Idioms, common mistakes in word usage, and other helpful advice on tackling spoken Spanish. You'll need some foundation to take full advantage of this book -- but even a complete novice will appreciate the author's playful sense of humor. (CAM06, $19.95)

Culture Smart! Panama

Culture Smart! Panama


by Heloise Crowther

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2008
  • PAPER
  • 168 PAGES

This practical guide to local customs, etiquette and culture is concise and well-illustrated. (PNM30, $9.95)

Lonely Planet Panama

Lonely Planet Panama


by Scott Doggett

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2010
  • PAPER
  • 348 PAGES

The usual comprehensive Lonely Planet treatment, with a good overview of the history, culture and nature of Panama along with regional maps and excellent detail on where to go, sleep and eat. (PNM12, $21.99)

Panama Canal by Cruise Ship

Panama Canal by Cruise Ship


by Anne Vipond

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2011
  • PAPER
  • 336 PAGES

This outstanding guide to the Panama Canal, and popular ports of call in Mexico, the Caribbean and Central America features a mile-by-mile guide to the transit, a history of the building of the canal and a detailed pullout map. (PNM13, $21.95)

A Brief History of Central America

A Brief History of Central America


by Hector Perez-Brignoll

  • HISTORY
  • 1989
  • PAPER
  • 223 PAGES

A good overview of the region's economic, political and social history through the 1980s by a professor at the University of Costa Rica. Well-written, informative and concise. (CAM49, $27.95)

How Wall Street Created a Nation: J.P. Morgan, Teddy Roosevelt, and the Panama Canal

How Wall Street Created a Nation: J.P. Morgan, Teddy Roosevelt, and the Panama Canal


by Ovidio Diaz Espino

  • HISTORY
  • 2003
  • PAPER
  • 276 PAGES

An intriguing look into the treachery, behind-the-scenes financial wrangling and Roosevelt-era dollar diplomacy that resulted in both the Panama Canal and the establishment of Panama as an independent nation. (PNM23, $16.95)

Plants and Animals in the Life of the Kuna

Plants and Animals in the Life of the Kuna


by Valerio Nunez | Heraclio Herrera | Jorge Ventocilla | James Howe | Elisabeth King

  • CULTURAL PORTRAIT
  • 1995
  • PAPER
  • 168 PAGES

An ethnobiology and cultural portrait of Panama's Kuna Indians and their home, the San Blas Islands. (PNM15, $19.95)

Portrait of the Panama Canal, from Construction to the Twenty-First Century

Portrait of the Panama Canal, from Construction to the Twenty-First Century


by William Friar

  • HISTORY
  • 2003
  • PAPER
  • 80 PAGES

Featuring 60 color and 10 archival images, this photo-essay includes contemporary and archival photographs of the Panama Canal, as well as a short history. (CAM54, $17.95)

The Building of the Panama Canal in Historic Photographs

The Building of the Panama Canal in Historic Photographs


by Ulrich Keller

  • HISTORY
  • 1983
  • PAPER
  • 111 PAGES

These archival photographs tell the story of the people who built the Panama Canal, the engineers who designed it and the changes wrought on the landscape through its construction. (CAM41, $14.95)

The Captain and the Enemy

The Captain and the Enemy


by Graham Greene

  • LITERATURE
  • 2005
  • PAPER
  • 208 PAGES

Graham Greene returns to classic themes of mystery, deceit and espionage in this accomplished short novel, his 23rd and last book, set in Panama. (CAM53, $15.00)

The Tailor of Panama

The Tailor of Panama


by John Le Carre

  • LITERATURE
  • 1997
  • PAPER
  • 512 PAGES

Set in Panama, this thriller by master storyteller John Le Carre includes spymasters, corrupt officials, arms manufacturers and other unsavory types. (CAM51, $7.99)

The Monkey's Bridge, Mysteries of Evolution in Central America

The Monkey's Bridge, Mysteries of Evolution in Central America


by David Rains Wallace

  • NATURAL HISTORY
  • 2007
  • PAPER
  • 280 PAGES

Opening this absorbing account of the history and biogeography of the Central American isthmus with the tale of Columbus, Wallace then weaves his own travels in the region with a crisp overview of exploration, nature and evolution. Natural history buffs and ecologically minded travelers will appreciate this valuable resource. (CAM56, $18.95)

The Tapir's Morning Bath

The Tapir's Morning Bath


by Elizabeth Royte

  • SCIENCE
  • 2002
  • PAPER
  • 336 PAGES

An engaging account of ecological research and ecologists at Barro Colorado Island, the Smithsonian Institution's Tropical Research Station in Panama. (AMZ74, $18.95)

A Guide to the Birds of Panama with Costa Rica, Nicaragua and Honduras

A Guide to the Birds of Panama with Costa Rica, Nicaragua and Honduras


by Robert Ridgely | J.A. Gwynne

  • FIELD GUIDE
  • 1992
  • PAPER
  • 534 PAGES

This comprehensive field guide, noteworthy for its beautiful color plates, covers additional species found in Nicaragua, Honduras and Costa Rica. (CAM07, $59.95)

Panama Wildlife Guide: Birds

Panama Wildlife Guide: Birds


by Rainforest Publications

  • FIELD GUIDE
  • PLASTIC CARD
  • 14 PAGES

Featuring 250 color illustrations of the birds of Panama, this is a handy 14-panel foldup card. (PNM28, $7.95)

Reef Fish Identification, Baja to Panama


by Paul Humann | Ned Deloach

  • FIELD GUIDE
  • 2005
  • FLEXI-BOUND
  • 364 PAGES

A photographic guide to the 500 fishes of the Gulf of California and coastal Pacific. (BJA39, $39.95)

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)

The Birds of Panama

The Birds of Panama


by Robert Dean | George R. Angehr

  • FIELD GUIDE
  • 2010
  • PAPER
  • 464 PAGES

Built for the field, with range maps, illustrations and descriptions on facing pages. (PNM46, $35.00)

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