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The Inca Trail, Cuzco & Machu Picchu •  Richard Danbury
GUIDEBOOK • 2010 • PAPER • 320 PAGES • COMING IN DECEMBER
A practical guide to planning and walking the Inca Trail with good maps, lots of travel information, photographs and a brief overview of Inca culture and history. Not just for those hiking the Inca Trail, it's an excellent compact guide to Cusco, Machu Picchu, Lima and surroundings. This fully revised second edition includes the seven-to-ten day hike to Vilcabamba. (PRU19, $22.95)

Bolivia in Focus, A Guide to the People, Politics and Culture •  Paul van Lindert •  Otto Verkoren
CULTURAL PORTRAIT • 2009 • PAPER • 144 PAGES
Essential reading for any traveler to Bolivia, this concise book offers a synopsis of Bolivian politics and economy, history and culture. It's especially strong on economic changes, political upheaval and collapse of the mining industry in the 1980s, but also includes a good short summary of traditional culture and history from colonial times to the present. It's an excellent synopsis, left-leaning, and strong on facts. (BOL05, $17.00)

Lines in the Water, Nature and Culture at Lake Titicaca •  Benjamin Orlove
CULTURAL PORTRAIT • 2002 • PAPER • 287 PAGES
An illuminating personal account of life in the Andean highlands by an anthropologist who has lived and worked in Bolivia and Peru over the past three decades. With photographs by the author and the usual scholarly paraphernalia. Orlove is especially interested in the relationship of the lake-dwelling fishermen to their environment. (BOL18, $23.95)

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)

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)

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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)

Culture Smart! Bolivia •  Keith Richards • GUIDEBOOK • A concise, no-nonsense guide to local customs, etiquette and culture with a short overview of the land and people along with practical travel advice (BOL26, $9.95)

Insight Guide Peru •   Insight Guides • GUIDEBOOK • Panoramic in scope, this illustrated overview brings Peru to life in hundreds of color photographs and vivid essays by a team of experts writing on history, archaeology and culture. (PRU01, $22.95)

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 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)

A Concise History of Bolivia •  Herbert Klein • HISTORY • From prehistory through independence, return of democracy in 1982, and current politics, this is an excellent survey of the Andean nation. (BOL12, $27.99)

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)

The Discovery and Conquest of Peru •  Pedro de Cieza de Leon • HISTORY • A detailed account of the Spanish occupation of Peru, told by a seasoned Spanish chronicler who interviewed living witnesses years after the events involved. Perhaps the most thorough of the contemporary chronicles told from the point of view of the conquerors. (AND25, $29.95)

The Peru Reader, History, Culture, Politics •  Orin Starn • HISTORY • Lively and literate, this meaty anthology ranges from historical accounts to modern analysis. (PRU04, $26.95)

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)

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 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)

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)

American Visa •  Juan De Recacoechea • MYSTERY • A stylish textured tale of crooked politicians, social outcasts, set in the streets of La Paz. (BOL24, $14.95)

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)

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 Field Guide to the Birds of Peru •  James Clements •  Noam Shany •  Dana Gardner •  Eustace Barnes • FIELD GUIDE • A comprehensive field guide to the birds of Peru, featuring 127 color plates and illustrating almost 1,800 species, focusing on their identification, habitat and distribution. (PRU21, $19.95)

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)

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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	The Inca Trail, Cuzco & Machu Picchu • Richard Danbury GUIDEBOOK • 2010 • PAPER • 320 PAGES • COMING IN DECEMBER A practical guide to planning and walking the Inca Trail with good maps, lots of travel information, photographs and a brief overview of Inca culture and history. Not just for those hiking the Inca Trail, it's an excellent compact guide to Cusco, Machu Picchu, Lima and surroundings. This fully revised second edition includes the seven-to-ten day hike to Vilcabamba. (PRU19, $22.95)
	Bolivia in Focus, A Guide to the People, Politics and Culture • Paul van Lindert • Otto Verkoren CULTURAL PORTRAIT • 2009 • PAPER • 144 PAGES Essential reading for any traveler to Bolivia, this concise book offers a synopsis of Bolivian politics and economy, history and culture. It's especially strong on economic changes, political upheaval and collapse of the mining industry in the 1980s, but also includes a good short summary of traditional culture and history from colonial times to the present. It's an excellent synopsis, left-leaning, and strong on facts. (BOL05, $17.00)
	Lines in the Water, Nature and Culture at Lake Titicaca • Benjamin Orlove CULTURAL PORTRAIT • 2002 • PAPER • 287 PAGES An illuminating personal account of life in the Andean highlands by an anthropologist who has lived and worked in Bolivia and Peru over the past three decades. With photographs by the author and the usual scholarly paraphernalia. Orlove is especially interested in the relationship of the lake-dwelling fishermen to their environment. (BOL18, $23.95)
	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)
	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! Bolivia • Keith Richards • GUIDEBOOK • A concise, no-nonsense guide to local customs, etiquette and culture with a short overview of the land and people along with practical travel advice (BOL26, $9.95)
	Insight Guide Peru • Insight Guides • GUIDEBOOK • Panoramic in scope, this illustrated overview brings Peru to life in hundreds of color photographs and vivid essays by a team of experts writing on history, archaeology and culture. (PRU01, $22.95)
	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 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)
	A Concise History of Bolivia • Herbert Klein • HISTORY • From prehistory through independence, return of democracy in 1982, and current politics, this is an excellent survey of the Andean nation. (BOL12, $27.99)
	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)
	The Discovery and Conquest of Peru • Pedro de Cieza de Leon • HISTORY • A detailed account of the Spanish occupation of Peru, told by a seasoned Spanish chronicler who interviewed living witnesses years after the events involved. Perhaps the most thorough of the contemporary chronicles told from the point of view of the conquerors. (AND25, $29.95)
	The Peru Reader, History, Culture, Politics • Orin Starn • HISTORY • Lively and literate, this meaty anthology ranges from historical accounts to modern analysis. (PRU04, $26.95)
	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)
	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 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)
	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)
	American Visa • Juan De Recacoechea • MYSTERY • A stylish textured tale of crooked politicians, social outcasts, set in the streets of La Paz. (BOL24, $14.95)
	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)
	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 Field Guide to the Birds of Peru • James Clements • Noam Shany • Dana Gardner • Eustace Barnes • FIELD GUIDE • A comprehensive field guide to the birds of Peru, featuring 127 color plates and illustrating almost 1,800 species, focusing on their identification, habitat and distribution. (PRU21, $19.95)
	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)
	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)