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	Insight Guide Peru  •   Insight Guides GUIDEBOOK •  2008 •  PAPER  • 368 PAGES In its hallmark style, this guide brings Peru to life in hundreds of color photographs and vividly written essays by a team of experts. Panoramic in scope, the book takes us from the crowded streets of Lima to famed archeological sites, providing genuine insight into a complex land and people. Its chapters include a history of the Incas, daily life in the Andes, the author and politician Mario Vargas Llosa and an overview of people of the Amazon. With some travel information. (PRU01, $22.95)
	The Incas, People of the Sun  •  Carmen Bernard  •  Paul Bahn HISTORY •  1994 •  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 the journals of early explorers. It's a guide to the ancient monuments, daily life of the Incas and history of exploration. (AND03, $12.95)
	Art of the Andes, from Chavin to Inca  •  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. With 183 illustrations, maps and site diagrams. Revised edition. (PRU05, $19.95)
	The Peru Reader, History, Culture, Politics  •  Orin Starn HISTORY •  2005 •  PAPER  • 524 PAGES A lively, literate anthology on the history and culture of Peru that ranges from historical accounts to modern analysis. It's a comprehensive introduction to the country. The excellent selections were made by a panel of Peruvian and foreign experts. (PRU04, $26.95)
	Peru Map  •   Borch Maps 2007 •  MAP A detailed laminated relief map of Peru at a scale of 1:1,750,000. This is a very clear, colorful map, which also features detailed insets of Lima and Cusco, and even a site plan of Maccu Picchu. Peru itself is broken into three sections: North, Central, South. Two Sides. 20x39 inches. (PRU02, $10.95)

	Archaeological Map of Machu Picchu  •   Wright Water Engineers    •  Ken Wright's full color site plan shows monuments, topography and physical features of the Inca sanctuary in exquisite detail. (PRU23, $6.95)
	Culture Smart! Peru  •  John Forrest   • GUIDEBOOK  •  A concise, well-illustrated and practical guide to local customs, etiquette and culture. (PRU64, $9.95)
	Lonely Planet Quechua Phrasebook  •  Serafin M. Coronel-Molina   • LANGUAGE & PHRASEBOOKS  •  This shirt-pocket guide is a surprisingly thorough introduction to not just the language but also the customs and culture of the Andes. (PRU36, $8.99)
	The Inca Trail, Cuzco & Machu Picchu  •  Richard Danbury   • GUIDEBOOK • COMING IN DECEMBER  •  Not just for those hiking the Inca Trail, this compact guide is an excellent overview of the culture and history and attractions of Cuzco and the Sacred Valley. With a chapter on Lima, good maps, travel information and photographs. (PRU19, $22.95)
	A Sacred Landscape, The Search for Ancient Peru  •  Hugh Thomson   • HISTORY  •  Thomson (The White Rock) explores Moche, Chavin, Nasca and other ancient civilizations of Peru in this tale of archaeology and adventure. (PRU76, $16.95)
	Conquest of the Incas  •  John Hemming   • HISTORY  •  This classic masterful prize-winning history of the Inca struggle against the Spanish invasion brings together wide-ranging scholarly material in the interests of telling a good story. (AND04, $25.00)
	Cradle of Gold: The Story of Hiram Bingham, A Real Life Indiana Jones, and His Search for Machu Picchu  •  Chris Heaney   • HISTORY  •  A graduate of Yale and archaeologist, Chris Heney turns his research in Peru and in the archives into a moving tale of discovery, focusing not just on the charismatic explorer and politician (he was a Connectiut Senator) but also on the controversy surrounding the artifacts Bingham shipped home to the Peabody Musem. (PRU106, $27.00)
	The Last Days of the Incas  •  Kim Macquarrie   • HISTORY  •  MacQuarrie tackles the personality, aspirations and greed of Francisco Pizarro in this vivid account of the conquest of a continent. (PRU77, $16.95)
	Between the Lines, The Mystery of the Giant Ground Drawings of Ancient Nasca  •  Anthony Aveni   • ARCHAEOLOGY  •  A wide ranging, scholarly overview of the Nasca Lines. In this book, written for a popular audience, Aveni discusses previous theories about the significance of the lines, putting forward intriguing new ideas about how the lines may have related to sources of water. (PRU22, $39.95)
	Moche Art and Archaeology in Ancient Peru  •  Joanne Pillsbury  •  Elizabeth Cropper   • ART & ARCHITECTURE  •  This series of essays discusses recent archaeological discoveries (most notably, the royal tombs of Sipan) and how they have changed the understanding of Moche culture in Peru. (PRU47, $40.00)
	Monuments of the Incas  •  John Hemming   • ARCHAEOLOGY  •  John Hemming (Conquest of the Incas) brings the story of the Inca up to date in this revised edition of his classic overview, featuring Edward Ranney's exquisitely detailed, large format black-and-white photographs of Inca sites from Ingapirca to Incallacta. Originally published in 1982 and long out of print, this new edition includes 31 site plans and maps. (AND73, $45.00)
	Photographic Views of Ancient America  •  Mary Castleberry   • ARCHAEOLOGY  •  Tulum, Palenque, Chichen Itza, Machu Picchu, Moray, Chan-Chan and Chaco are all featured in this exquisite collection of 19th and early 20th century photographs. (ART115, $24.95)
	Stone Offerings, Machu Picchu's Terraces of Enlightenment  •  Mike Torrey   • ART & ARCHITECTURE  •  Torrey captures the dramatic setting, solitude and intricate construction of the site in 100 striking color photographs, taken over a few days at summer and winter solstice. (AND76, $40.00)
	The Cities of the Ancient Andes  •  Adriana von Hagen  •  Craig Morris   • ARCHAEOLOGY  •  A vivid reconstruction of life in pre-Columbian South America, tracing the development of the great Andean cities, including Cuzco, Machu Picchu, Sipan, and Chavin de Huantar. With 150 illustrations. (PRU12, $24.95)
	The Incas and their Ancestors, The Archaeology of Peru  •  Michael Moseley   • ARCHAEOLOGY  •  An outstanding illustrated survey of the archaeology of the Inca, Moche and Nasca civilizations. With hundreds of color illustrations and line drawings, it's an in-depth look at the ancient cultures and history of Peru. A great general introduction. (AND06, $34.95)
	The Nasca  •  Helaine Silverman   • ARCHAEOLOGY  •  This concise, authoritative book in the series Peoples of America offers much to the interested traveler. (PRU111, $39.95)
	Cloud Road, A Journey Through the Inca Heartland  •  John Harrison   • TRAVEL NARRATIVE • COMING IN OCTOBER  •  In this latest adventure Harrison (Where The Earth Ends) journeys 500 miles south along the Andes through Ecuador and Peru on the Camino Real. (SAM154, $14.95)
	Eight Feet in the Andes  •  Dervla Murphy   • EXPLORATION  •  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)
	Lost City of the Incas  •  Hiram Bingham   • EXPLORATION • BEST SELLER • FAVORITE  •  A first-rate tale of adventure by the man who rediscovered Machu Picchu in 1911. This classic account is a gripping story of exploration, archaeology and natural history -- and still an outstanding overview of the site itself. (AND05, $12.95)
	The White Rock, An Exploration of the Inca Heartland  •  Hugh Thomson   • EXPLORATION  •  With chapters on Vilcabamba, Machu Picchu, Ollantaytambo and other sites, Thomson's engaging memoir mixes discovery, colorful personalities, history and archaeology. (AND36, $16.95)
	The Bridge of San Luis Rey  •  Thornton Wilder   • LITERATURE  •  The classic tale of Franciscan missionaries in 18th-century Peru by the Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist. First published in 1927. (AND08, $12.99)
	Through the Eyes of the Condor, An Aerial Vision of Latin America  •  Robert B. Haas   • NATURAL HISTORY  •  This collection of stunning, oversized photographs, taken from above, shows the jungles and favellas, the reefs and ruins, wildlife and diverse landscapes of Latin America. (SAM122, $50.00)
	A Photographic Guide to the Birds of Peru  •  Clive Byers   • FIELD GUIDE  •  A handy shirt pocket guide. (PRU75, $15.95)
	Birds of Peru  •  Tom Schulenberg  •  Dan Stotz  •  John O'Neill  •  Dan Lane   • FIELD GUIDE  •  Gorgeously illustrated, this authoritative guide covers nearly 20% of the world's birds. (PRU55, $39.50)
	Peru, Travellers' Wildlife Guides  •  David L. Pearson  •  Les Beletsky   • FIELD GUIDE  •  Featuring 500 illustrations of the birds, amphibians, reptiles, mammals and insects of the Amazon, Andes and Pacific Coast. (PRU30, $29.95)
	Peruvian Wildlife, A Visitor's Guide to the Central Andes  •  Barry Walker  •  Huw Lloyd  •  Gerard Cheshire   • FIELD GUIDE  •  Written by resident bird legend Barry Walker and colleagues, this accessible, illustrated guide introduces the habitats, plants, birds and animals of the high Andes. (PRU71, $26.99)

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