Tourist Guides and Maps

Dk Argentina - Must-See Sights. Culture & History. Detailed Maps & Tours. Covers Buenos Aires, Patagonia, Mendoza, & More

by Dk Travel

7,99€ + 10% CARD

 Make your trip to Argentina extraordinaryTaking a tango lesson in Buenos Aires. Sipping a delicious local wine. Exploring one of the world's southernmost cities. Argentina offers enough bucket-list experiences to fill a lifetime. Whatever your dream trip involves, this DK travel guide is the perfect companion.With a brand-new design, beautiful new photography and new inspirational content, this fully updated guide brings Argentina to life, transporting you there like no other travel guide does. Inside, you'll find trusted travel advice, expert-led insights, detailed breakdowns of all the must-see sights, photographs on practically every page, and our unique hand-drawn illustrations, which take you inside the country's buildings and neighbourhoods.You'll discover:- our pick of Argentina s must-sees and top experiences- beautiful photography and detailed illustrations, taking you to the heart of Argentina- the best spots to eat, drink, shop and stay- detailed maps and walks which make navigating the region easy- easy-to-follow itineraries- expert advice: get ready, get around and stay safe- colour-coded chapters to each part of Argentina- a lightweight format, so you can take it with you wherever you goWant the best of Argentina's capital in your pocket? Try Top 10 Buenos Aires.
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Dk Brazil

by Dk Travel

9,99€ + 10% CARD

 Energetic cities, lush rainforests and more diverse wildlife than anywhere else on Earth - this is Brazil. Whether you want to spot jaguars on the Paraguay river, tuck into regional dishes in São Paulo or party all day at Rio de Janeiro''s Carnival your DK Eyewitness travel guide makes sure you experience all that Brazil has to offer. From the Amazon jungle to the immense Iguaçu Falls, South America’s largest country is packed with natural wonders. But it’s not all about white-sand beaches and tropical wetlands. Across Brazil, metropolises pulsate with music, restaurants serve the freshest food and museums invite visitors to examine the past and ponder the future. Our updated 2023 travel guide brings Brazil to life. DK Eyewitness Brazil is your ticket to the trip of a lifetime. Inside DK Eyewitness Brazil you will find: -A fully-illustrated top experiences guide our expert pick of Brazil’s must-sees and hidden gems. -Accessible itineraries to make the most out of each and every day. -Expert advice: honest recommendations for getting around safely, when to visit each sight, what to do before you visit, and how to save time and money. -Colour-coded chapters to every part of Brazil, from the Amazon to the Rio Grande do Sul, Salvador to São Paulo State. -Practical tips: the best places to eat, drink, shop and stay. -Detailed maps and walks to help you navigate the region country easily and confidently. -Covers: Janeiro Centro, Santa Teresa and Lapa, Ipanema and Copacabana, Flamengo and Botafogo, Rio de Janeiro and Espírito Santo Sao Paulo City, Sao Paulo State, Minas Gerais, Rio Grande do Sul, Santa Catarina and Paraná Brasília, Goiás, and Tocantins Mato Grosso and Mato, Grosso Sul, Salvador, Bahia, Sergipe, Alagoas and Pernambuco, Paraíba, Rio Grande do Norte and Ceará, Piauí and Maranhao, The Amazon. Only visiting Rio de Janeiro? Try our DK Eyewitness Top 10 Rio de Janeiro
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Social Justice In English Language Teacher Education In Latin America

~~74,19€~~ 59,35€ 20% OFF

 This book examines how social justice principles can transform English Language Teacher Education (ELTE) programmes in Latin America. It showcases both research and practical applications conducted with pre-service and in-service teachers across Latin America. It was originally published as a special issue of Teachers and Teaching.
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Spon'S Latin American Construction Costs Handbook

by Franklin + Andrews

~~655,88€~~ 524,70€ 20% OFF

 This unique publication is the only detailed, multinational guide to the cost of construction work across Latin America. Thirteen countries are covered in detail in individual country chapters along with comparative regional information.
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1982 Uncovered: The Falklands War Mapping Project

~~3,96€~~ 3,17€ 20% OFF

 War and its legacy are traumatic to individuals, communities, and landscapes. The impacts last long beyond the events themselves and shape lives and generations. Archaeology has a part to play in the recording of, and recovery from, such trauma. The Falklands War Mapping Project delivers the first intensive archaeological survey of the battlefields of the Falklands War. The project is pioneering in its inclusion of military veterans as part of the core team and unique in being the first to take veterans back to the battlefields on which they fought. Forty years after the events of 1982, the project provides a detailed assessment of the character, location, and condition of structural features and artefacts. The project also develops understandings of the role played by conflict heritage - and of landscapes, finds, and past events - in the recall of personal and collective memories. This sumptuously illustrated book brings together the perspectives of team members, institutional partners and others. It showcases the varied and important contributions archaeology can make beyond understandings of distant events linked to therapeutic progress, coming to terms with traumatic experiences, living with the past in the present, and forging new memories, relations, and futures.
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Learning Energy Efficiency Networks - Applications And Challenges In Developing Countries

~~153,70€~~ 122,96€ 20% OFF

 This book discusses the experience with LEENs for EMSs in the industrial and service sectors in Latin America, with a focus on Mexico, Argentina, Brazil, Ecuador, El Salvador, Colombia, and Nicaragua.
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Pinochet - The Politics Of Power

by Genaro Arriagada

~~74,19€~~ 59,35€ 20% OFF

 In this title, originally published in 1988, the author examines the nearly 15-year reign of one of Latin Americaâ€™s most enduring dictators, General Augusto Pinochet. The book provided the first detailed account of Pinochetâ€™s manipulation of the political machinery, press, and military in support of his reactionary rule.
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First New Chronicle And Good Government - On The History Of The World And The Incas Up To 1615

by Felipe Guaman Poma De Ayala

~~52,93€~~ 42,34€ 20% OFF

 An authoritative, annotated English translation from the original manuscript of one of the best sources for understanding the culture of the Incas and the first century of colonial Peru.
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Unholy Pedagogy - Visions Of Learning From Mesoamerica, 1300-1650

by Joshua Jacob Fitzgerald

~~125,88€~~ 100,70€ 20% OFF

 This ethnohistory of Colonial Mexico explores local education systems and school art and architecture before and after the Spanish invasion in the sixteenth century. It investigates Nahua (Aztec) visual, material and textual sources to uncover new theory for students and scholars of history, art history, and archaeology.
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Falklands / Malvinas War - A Model For North-South Crisis Prevention

by Virginia Gamba

~~74,19€~~ 59,35€ 20% OFF

 The Falklands / Malvinas War (1987) uses the conflict as a case study to discuss and analyse the inability of the major powers to develop a coherent and stable Developing World policy to emphasise crisis prevention rather than crisis management techniques.
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Mining And The Peruvian State - Social And Environmental Sustainability

~~56,96€~~ 45,57€ 20% OFF

 This book examines the social, environmental and political sustainability of Peruâ€™s mining industry as it seeks to garner the benefits of the energy transition between now and 2050. It will interest students and scholars of mining and the extractive industries, Latin American development and natural resource management.
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Latin America - Geographical Perspectives

~~212,00€~~ 169,60€ 20% OFF

 Latin America: Geographical Perspectives (1971) is a collection of geographical essays by individual authors that consider the specific problems of each region discussed in their geographical, economic and social context, emphasising the particular features of the cultural landscape.
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Public History, Gender, And Power In Latin American Museums - Women Curators And Cultural Leaders

~~52,99€~~ 42,39€ 20% OFF

 Public History, Gender, and Power in Latin American Museums brings together pioneering voices of women curators, museum professionals, and community leaders who are transforming the cultural landscape of Latin America.
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Your Passport To El Salvador

by Sarah Cords

~~1,95€~~ 1,56€ 20% OFF

 What would it be like to live in El Salvador? How is El Salvador's culture unique? Explore the sights, traditions, and daily lives of El Salvadorians!
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War Between Peru And Chile, 1879-1882

by Clements R Markham

~~1,31€~~ 1,05€ 20% OFF

 Clements R. Markham's The War Between Peru and Chile, 1879-1882 is a detailed historical account of the Pacific War, a devastating conflict that reshaped the geopolitical landscape of South America. Markham, a distinguished historian and geographer with deep ties to Peru, provides a compelling narrative of the war's origins, major battles, and the far-reaching consequences for both nations. The book examines the causes of the war, including territorial disputes over nitrate-rich regions in the Atacama Desert, and the economic and political tensions between Peru, Chile, and Bolivia. Markham chronicles key battles, such as the naval engagements at Iquique and Angamos, the land campaigns in the Tarapaca and Tacna-Arica regions, and the eventual Chilean occupation of Lima. Through meticulous research, he analyzes military strategies, leadership decisions, and the resilience of the Peruvian and Bolivian forces despite overwhelming odds. Markham's perspective, sympathetic to Peru, offers insights into the war's impact on Peruvian society and the harsh realities of Chilean victory, including the annexation of valuable territories. His account not only sheds light on the war itself but also explores its long-term effects on South American diplomacy and national identities. A vital resource for historians, military scholars, and those interested in Latin American history, The War Between Peru and Chile, 1879-1882 provides an engaging and informative study of one of the most consequential conflicts in the region's history.
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Expeditions Into The Valley Of The Amazons, 1539, 1540, 1639

by Clements R Markham

~~1,31€~~ 1,05€ 20% OFF

 Clements R. Markham's Expeditions into the Valley of the Amazons, 1539, 1540, 1639 is a compelling historical account of three early European explorations into the heart of the Amazon Basin. Drawing from original documents and firsthand narratives, Markham reconstructs the journeys of the Spanish and Portuguese adventurers who ventured into the vast and mysterious rainforest, driven by ambition, conquest, and the search for legendary riches. The book details the 1539 and 1540 expeditions led by Gonzalo Pizarro and Francisco de Orellana, highlighting their perilous journey through dense jungles, encounters with Indigenous peoples, and Orellana's groundbreaking voyage down the Amazon River the first European expedition to navigate its full length. Markham also examines the 1639 mission of Pedro Teixeira, the Portuguese explorer who ascended the river, further expanding European knowledge of the region. Through meticulous scholarship and engaging narrative, Markham brings these daring expeditions to life, offering insight into the explorers' struggles, the indigenous cultures they encountered, and the vast, untamed wilderness they sought to conquer. Expeditions into the Valley of the Amazons is an essential read for historians, explorers, and anyone fascinated by the Age of Discovery and the enduring mysteries of the Amazon.
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Into The Wild - Meet The Modern-Day Explorer Keeping Adventure Alive

by Lucy Shepherd

14,99€ + 10% CARD

 Pre-order the riveting story of Explorer and presenter Lucy Shepherd's trek across an untouched swathe of the Amazon rainforest
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Jos Bas Lio Da Gama'S Brazilian Goldmines

by Dreykon Fernandes Nascimento e Leni Ribeiro Leite

~~107,33€~~ 85,86€ 20% OFF

 Published here for the first time in an accessible edition, Brasilienses Aurifodinae or Brazilian Goldmines is an 18th-century hexameter poem in Latin, by Brazilian author Jos Bas lio da Gama (1741-95). Two addenda follow the text, translation, and commentary on this poem: an Appendix Compendiaria, which summarizes the content of the poem in simple prose; and a Quaestio Curiosa, where Gama answers common questions about his topic, as well as an alphabetically organized Index rerum notabilium. Gama, famous for his anti-Jesuit works in Portuguese and for his support of the liberal reformation of the Portuguese crown, touches in this work upon central questions of his time, such as life in the colonies, the use of slave labor, the relationship with the metropolis, and payment of taxes. He also showcases his technical knowledge of the extraction of gold and his scientific knowledge regarding geography, geology and mineralogy of the mining sites not to mention his erudition in mastery of Latin and his familiarity with the Classical tradition. This edition contains the edited Latin text, as well as the first English translation of the work, an introductory study, and commentaries to the text.
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Political Economy Of Welfare In Latin America - Universalism Deferred

by Juan Cruz Ferre

~~33,13€~~ 26,50€ 20% OFF

 This innovative book analyses the hurdles preventing Latin American governments from implementing universalist welfare regimes. Juan Cruz Ferre presents a unique quantitative analysis of the persistent inequalities in welfare policy across this region including a three-dimensional diachronic assessment spanning inclusion, generosity, and equity.In The Political Economy of Welfare in Latin America, Ferre uses mixed methods to explore how, despite progress in other areas, equity in welfare has deteriorated across Latin America over the 21st century. Chapters feature comparative historical analysis of health and pension reforms in Argentina, Uruguay, and Chile, highlighting crises of legitimacy and the relation of forces between classes as key factors influencing progressive structural reforms. Ferre proposes a neo-Marxist theoretical framework that integrates state theory, class struggle, and the influence of business power, offering an innovative critical perspective on the key determinants of social policy change.This is an essential resource for students and academics in sociology, political science, public policy, economics, and Latin American studies. It is also an enlightening read for practitioners, policymakers, and advocates seeking to understand the dynamics of social policy reform in middle-income countries.
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Political Economy Of The Energy Transition In Latin America - Between Extractivism And Sustainable Development

~~60,94€~~ 48,75€ 20% OFF

 The persistence of extractivism in Latin America is a central issue in contemporary debates on global sustainability and the curse of the energy transition.This book explores these pressing concerns by analysing the tensions between the energy transition, extractivism, and green development in Latin America.
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Financialization Of Nature In Latin America - From Neo-Extractivism To Financial Alternatives

~~60,94€~~ 48,75€ 20% OFF

 Highlighting how the financialization-driven economy has played a significant role in exacerbating the climate crisis, particularly in the Global South, this book examines the relationship between the prevailing economic model and its environmental impact.
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Governing Foreign Investment In South American Agriculture - Legal And Policy Frameworks

~~55,64€~~ 44,51€ 20% OFF

 This book provides an in-depth analysis of foreign investment in Latin America's agricultural sector, focusing on the regulatory frameworks, economic effects, and institutional dynamics that shape foreign capital inflows.
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Allende, Pinochet, And The Jews

by Gustavo Guzman

~~60,94€~~ 48,75€ 20% OFF

 This book examines the attitudes of Chilean President Salvador Allende and General Augusto Pinochet toward Jews and the State of Israel. This is a valuable resource for scholars and students of Jewish history, Latin American history, Cold War studies, and antisemitism studies.
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Jungian Perspectives On Santa Muerte Devotees In Mexico - Worshipping Death

by Wendy Risteska

~~60,94€~~ 48,75€ 20% OFF

 This groundbreaking ethnography offers a deep psychological framework for understanding the Santa Muerte (Saint Death) phenomenon in Mexico. This is essential reading for anyone interested in contemporary Mexican Studies as it highlights the psychological impact of life-near-death.
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