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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)

Lost City of the Incas •  Hiram Bingham
EXPLORATION • 2003 • PAPER • 224 PAGES • 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. With original expedition photographs. Originally published in 1952, the book is still an excellent account, not only of the expedition but also of the site itself. (AND05, $12.95)

Stone Offerings, Machu Picchu's Terraces of Enlightenment •  Mike Torrey
ART & ARCHITECTURE • 2009 • HARD COVER • 143 PAGES
An accomplished architectural photographer, Torrey brings an eye for the dramatic setting and geometry of the site to these striking color photographs, taken over a few days at summer and winter solstice. (AND76, $40.00)

Inca Trail: Machu Picchu, Sacred Valley, Cusco Map •   Lima 2000
2009 • MAP • BEST SELLER
This fact-filed map shows the whole of the Sacred Valley from Cusco to Ollantaytambo and Machu Picchu on one side and, on the reverse, the area surrounding the sanctuary in splendid, topographic detail (1:50,000) . It's the best map both for those making the trek from kilometer 88 to the site and an excellent choice for those exploring by bus or train. Two Sides. 17x24 inches. (PRU28, $10.95)

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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)

Cuzco & Peru South •   ITMB • This handy map shows roads, ruins and visitor sites in Cusco and the Sacred Valley at 1:110,000 with a map of Peru from north of Lima to Arequipa, Arica, La Paz and the Amazon on the reverse. It includes insets of Cuzco, Machu Pichu, Lima and the Inca Trail. (AND46, $12.95)

Machu Picchu, Exploring an Ancient Sacred Center •  Johan Reinhard • GUIDEBOOK • The fourth edition of Reinhard's compact, illustrated guide to the history, archaeo-astronomy, sacred myths and meanings of Machu Picchu, published by the Cotsen Institute of Archaeology at UCLA. (PRU105, $42.95)

Peru in Focus •  Jane Holligan de Diaz-Limaco • GUIDEBOOK • Authoritative and up-to-date, this slim guide focuses on the history of Peru, its cultural heritage and current political, environmental and economic challenges. With maps, photographs and some travel information. (PRU11, $12.95)

Pimsleur Quick & Simple Spanish •   Pimsleur Language Method • LANGUAGE & PHRASEBOOKS • 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)

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)

The Machu Picchu Guidebook •  Ruth M. Wright •  Alfredo Valencia Zegarra • GUIDEBOOK • COMING IN SEPTEMBER • With maps and site plans, a section on new discoveries, a wildlife section and a fold-out full color painting of the city as it may have looked during a solstice celebration in 1530. (PRU34, $19.95)

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)

Machu Picchu Revealed •  Ruth M. Wright • CULTURAL PORTRAIT • Wright's handsome little tribute to Machu Picchu includes not only gorgeous color photographs but also a map, color rendering and suggestions for exploring the site. (PRU91, $16.95)

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)

Art of the Andes, from Chavin to Inca •  Rebecca Stone-Miller • ARCHAEOLOGY • 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. (PRU05, $19.95)

Fortifications of the Incas •  H. W. Kaufmann •  J.E. Kaufmann •  Adam Hook • ARCHAEOLOGY • With color photographs and reconstructions, site diagrams and 17th-century engravings, this slim guide introduces building techniques and major Inca sites from Cusco and the Sacred Valley to Machu Picchu and Vilcabamba. (AND66, $18.95)

Machu Picchu, Unveiling the Mystery of the Incas •  Richard L. Burger •  Lucy C. Salazar • ARCHAEOLOGY • Burger and Salazar vividly evoke the art, architecture, culture and society of Machu Picchu in this illustrated, up-to-date survey. With Hiram Bingham's original report, archival and modern photographs -- and excellent chapters on recent archaeology at the site. (AND35, $28.00)

The Ice Maiden: Inca Mummies, Mountain Gods, and Sacred Sites in the Andes •  Johan Reinhard • ARCHAEOLOGY • Archaeologist Johan Reinhard brings together tales of this own adventures and plenty of Inca history in this account of his discovery of Juanita, a 500-year-old mummy found in the Peruvian Andes. (AND52, $14.95)

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)

Cloud Forest, A Chronicle of the South American Wilderness •  Peter Matthiessen • TRAVEL NARRATIVE • FAVORITE • Matthiessen recounts with wit, insight and style his odyssey to the Amazon and Andes, including Machu Picchu and Tierra del Fuego. (SAM02, $16.00)

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)

The Heights of Machu Picchu •  Pablo Neruda •  Nathaniel Tarn • LITERATURE • FAVORITE • Machu Picchu and the Inca civilization inspired this celebrated epic hymn to the Americas by the great Pablo Neruda. Bilingual edition. (AND22, $14.00)

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 Mammals Guide •   Rainforest Publications • FIELD GUIDE • A handy, double-sided laminated card depicting over 60 commonly encountered mammals of Peru. Beautiful and accurate full-color illustrations. (PRU73, $6.95)

Peru, Birds of the Forest •   Rainforest Publications • FIELD GUIDE • A handy, double-sided laminated card depicting 100 commonly encountered parrots, motmots, hummingbirds and other forest birds of Peru. (PRU72, $6.95)

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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	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)
	Lost City of the Incas • Hiram Bingham EXPLORATION • 2003 • PAPER • 224 PAGES • 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. With original expedition photographs. Originally published in 1952, the book is still an excellent account, not only of the expedition but also of the site itself. (AND05, $12.95)
	Stone Offerings, Machu Picchu's Terraces of Enlightenment • Mike Torrey ART & ARCHITECTURE • 2009 • HARD COVER • 143 PAGES An accomplished architectural photographer, Torrey brings an eye for the dramatic setting and geometry of the site to these striking color photographs, taken over a few days at summer and winter solstice. (AND76, $40.00)
	Inca Trail: Machu Picchu, Sacred Valley, Cusco Map • Lima 2000 2009 • MAP • BEST SELLER This fact-filed map shows the whole of the Sacred Valley from Cusco to Ollantaytambo and Machu Picchu on one side and, on the reverse, the area surrounding the sanctuary in splendid, topographic detail (1:50,000) . It's the best map both for those making the trek from kilometer 88 to the site and an excellent choice for those exploring by bus or train. Two Sides. 17x24 inches. (PRU28, $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)
	Cuzco & Peru South • ITMB • This handy map shows roads, ruins and visitor sites in Cusco and the Sacred Valley at 1:110,000 with a map of Peru from north of Lima to Arequipa, Arica, La Paz and the Amazon on the reverse. It includes insets of Cuzco, Machu Pichu, Lima and the Inca Trail. (AND46, $12.95)
	Machu Picchu, Exploring an Ancient Sacred Center • Johan Reinhard • GUIDEBOOK • The fourth edition of Reinhard's compact, illustrated guide to the history, archaeo-astronomy, sacred myths and meanings of Machu Picchu, published by the Cotsen Institute of Archaeology at UCLA. (PRU105, $42.95)
	Peru in Focus • Jane Holligan de Diaz-Limaco • GUIDEBOOK • Authoritative and up-to-date, this slim guide focuses on the history of Peru, its cultural heritage and current political, environmental and economic challenges. With maps, photographs and some travel information. (PRU11, $12.95)
	Pimsleur Quick & Simple Spanish • Pimsleur Language Method • LANGUAGE & PHRASEBOOKS • 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)
	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)
	The Machu Picchu Guidebook • Ruth M. Wright • Alfredo Valencia Zegarra • GUIDEBOOK • COMING IN SEPTEMBER • With maps and site plans, a section on new discoveries, a wildlife section and a fold-out full color painting of the city as it may have looked during a solstice celebration in 1530. (PRU34, $19.95)
	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)
	Machu Picchu Revealed • Ruth M. Wright • CULTURAL PORTRAIT • Wright's handsome little tribute to Machu Picchu includes not only gorgeous color photographs but also a map, color rendering and suggestions for exploring the site. (PRU91, $16.95)
	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)
	Art of the Andes, from Chavin to Inca • Rebecca Stone-Miller • ARCHAEOLOGY • 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. (PRU05, $19.95)
	Fortifications of the Incas • H. W. Kaufmann • J.E. Kaufmann • Adam Hook • ARCHAEOLOGY • With color photographs and reconstructions, site diagrams and 17th-century engravings, this slim guide introduces building techniques and major Inca sites from Cusco and the Sacred Valley to Machu Picchu and Vilcabamba. (AND66, $18.95)
	Machu Picchu, Unveiling the Mystery of the Incas • Richard L. Burger • Lucy C. Salazar • ARCHAEOLOGY • Burger and Salazar vividly evoke the art, architecture, culture and society of Machu Picchu in this illustrated, up-to-date survey. With Hiram Bingham's original report, archival and modern photographs -- and excellent chapters on recent archaeology at the site. (AND35, $28.00)
	The Ice Maiden: Inca Mummies, Mountain Gods, and Sacred Sites in the Andes • Johan Reinhard • ARCHAEOLOGY • Archaeologist Johan Reinhard brings together tales of this own adventures and plenty of Inca history in this account of his discovery of Juanita, a 500-year-old mummy found in the Peruvian Andes. (AND52, $14.95)
	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)
	Cloud Forest, A Chronicle of the South American Wilderness • Peter Matthiessen • TRAVEL NARRATIVE • FAVORITE • Matthiessen recounts with wit, insight and style his odyssey to the Amazon and Andes, including Machu Picchu and Tierra del Fuego. (SAM02, $16.00)
	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)
	The Heights of Machu Picchu • Pablo Neruda • Nathaniel Tarn • LITERATURE • FAVORITE • Machu Picchu and the Inca civilization inspired this celebrated epic hymn to the Americas by the great Pablo Neruda. Bilingual edition. (AND22, $14.00)
	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 Mammals Guide • Rainforest Publications • FIELD GUIDE • A handy, double-sided laminated card depicting over 60 commonly encountered mammals of Peru. Beautiful and accurate full-color illustrations. (PRU73, $6.95)
	Peru, Birds of the Forest • Rainforest Publications • FIELD GUIDE • A handy, double-sided laminated card depicting 100 commonly encountered parrots, motmots, hummingbirds and other forest birds of Peru. (PRU72, $6.95)
	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)