From taking in the view of Rio de Janeiro from the "Cristo" monument and exploring the world-famous architecture in Brasilia...

"It is a truth universally acknowledged . . ." that a single woman in possession of a good character but...

This title analyses present levels of access to different forms of financial services in Brazil, identifies constraints to expanded access...

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The Amazon is not what it seems. As Hugh Raffles shows us in this captivating and innovative book, the world's...

This book examines the links between well-being and development, drawing on examples from low, middle and high-income countries. It examines...

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"I have lost track of how many times over the years I have either reread this book in its entirety...

Robert Frost (1874-1963) Robert Frost was one of the most highly esteemed American poets of the twentieth century. In addition...

Racial Revolutions- CL...

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"I have lost track of how many times over the years I have either reread this book in its entirety...

Through this colorfully illustrated series of books, you will travel through 13 countries, from giant Brazil to small Suriname. On...

This bilingual anthology brings together a representative selection from more that a half century of this distinguished Brazilian poet's lifetime...

A 25th anniversary edition of a groundbreaking anthology cited by Modern Language Journal as 'notable for the original and interesting...

Complete language courses that span the globe!From Danish to Spanish, Swahili to Brazilian Portuguese, the languages of the world are...

Complete language courses that span the globe!From Danish to Spanish, Swahili to Brazilian Portuguese, the languages of the world are...

Crucial Needs, Weak Incentives studies the politics of efforts to reform education and health services in Latin America in the...

The Brazilian People: The Formation and Meaning of Brazil...

In 1931 Antonio Moreno completed Santa, Mexico's first true sound film. In it he established one of the foremost genres...

Brazil...

This comprehensive text analyzes the foreign policies of eighteen countries in Latin America and the Caribbean. First assessing the state...

Frommer's Brazil...

The public sector's need for new revenues, sparked by political change and economic pressures at home and abroad, has reversed...

This lavishly illustrated book presents photographs and useful information on 365 of the world's greatest and most scenic golf courses...

Through this colorfully illustrated series of books, you will travel through 13 countries, from giant Brazil to small Suriname. On...

India is widely regarded as the most celebrated case of a "failed" developmental state, seemingly the exception that belies the...

Anthropologies of Modernity brings together a range of anthropological writings inspired by the French philosopher Michel Foucault---specifically by his work...

A uniquely appealing collection that reflects the variety and richness of South American poetry. Carlos Drummond de Andrade, a native-born...

The massive grasslands of Brazil -known as the cerrados -which cover roughly a quarter of its land surface and are...

During the later half of the nineteenth century, a majority of Brazilian women worked, most as domestic servants, either slave...

From 1964 to 1985 Brazil was governed by a military dictatorship unlike its predecessors but soon to become the model...

After World War II a select number of countries outside Japan and the West-those that Alice Amsden calls "the rest"--gained...

Tyson and his friends have made it to the Beyblade World Championships! They must now battle against the toughest Beybladers...

In the history of postcolonial Latin America no person has held power so firmly and for so long as did...

In this work, Professors Stopford and Strange explore the mutual interdependence of states and firms. They show how global structural...

Modern social sciences have, over the past forty years, been committed to the improvement of public policy. More recently, however,...

Brazil...

Explore the Pantanal, an area of wetlands roughly the size of New England, which covers about 84,000 square miles of...

In one easy-to-carry, entertainingly written guide, readers have all the information they need to find, identify, and learn about Brazil's...

Compiled from the latest research of leading historians and economic historians of slavery, these essays cover various aspects of slavery...

P. K. Page's "A Brazilian Alphabet" succeeds in being both whimsical and elegiac at once. This mixture of pleasures gives...

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Luis Fernando Verissimo's Club of Angels is an irresistible, enticing book -- almost as irresistible and enticing as the exquisite...

Brazilians Working with Americans/Brasileiros Que Trabalham Com Americanos: Cultural Case Studies/Estudos de Casos Culturais...

Marcelo Gleiser refutes the notion that science and spirituality are irreconcilable. "The Dancing Universe, he traces mystical, philosophical, and scientific...

The Encyclopedia is the first comprehensive guide to the history of Japanese immigrants in the western hemisphere. It is the...

Troy Phelan is a self-made billionaire, one of the richest men in the United States. He is also eccentric, reclusive,...

The Book of Mev is the story of Mev Puleo, an American photojournalist and young Catholic who actively confronted a...

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Presents alphabetically arranged categories and relates them to Brazil, including animals, food, history, and yearly festivals....

The Confederados: Old South Immigrants in Brazil...

The Brazil Country Profile presents a country that is the ninth richest economy in the world, yet, which is in...

The best early writings--long unavailable--by the author of The Last Ivory Hunter. Capstick recounts elephant charges at night, the excitement...

A Concise History of Brazil covers almost 500 years of Brazilian history, from the arrival of the Portuguese in the...

The War of Gods traces the intimate relationship between religion, politics and social issues in Latin America over the last...

A sweeping narrative of two 19th century charismatic leaders and their powerful armies on the Brazil/Uruguay border....

The armed forces may no longer rule nations throughout Latin America, but they continue to influence democratic governments across the...

In trying to find out how to grow big enough to work with his father and uncle at the Brazilian...

"This inventive novel is a series of questions and confessional answers, an internal dialogue between Josemar, a construction worker, and...

This volume reveals the lives and traditional healing practices of two dedicated, humble spiritual leaders from Brazil--Joao Fernandes de Carvalho...

32 less familiar folk tales from the American Indians, Australian Bushmen, African Kaffirs and from Persia, Lapland, Brazil, and India....

By connecting the dots, children can safely meet a vast array of wonderful creatures, from the majestic bald eagle to...

The remarkable Tarot of the Orishas employs, for the first time ever, the powerful energies of Brazilian Candomble. Candomble originated...

The growth of the non-profit, voluntary or third sector has been widely recognized throughout the world. This text seeks to...

Eat Smart in Brazil: How to Decipher the Menu, Know the Market Foods & Embark on a Tasting Adventure...

From Ireland to Russia to Africa to Mexico to Brazil, this pocket-sized book gives parents a wealth of names from...

Recognized as a turning point in Brazilian literature, this entertaining novel of urban manners follows the ne'er-do-well Leonardo through his...

Troy Phelan is a self-made billionaire, one of the richest men in the United States. He is also eccentric, reclusive,...

Much has been written about the West's unwillingness to attempt the rescue of tens of thousands of European Jews from...

Footprint Brazil...

Inequality and Economic Development in Brazil...

"The one source that sets reference collections on Latin American studies apart from all other geographic areas of the world....

This first volume of Holm's major survey of pidgins and creoles provides an up-to-date and readable introduction to a field...

Relive the exciting performances of the "Brazilian Bombshell" with one Carmen Miranda paper doll figure and 31 gorgeous costumes....

Why Is This Country Dancing?: A One-Man Samba to the Beat of Brazil...

The United States and Brazil: A Long Road of Unmet Expectations...

Looking for Jaguar takes you on an expedition through the world's rain forests. In Costa Rica you will trek across...

The market-leading guide to South America now in its tenth edition. More off-the-beaten track destinations and DIY features to help...

This book shows how the three most important countries in South America have responded to the challenges of globalization since...

Based on the author's extensive fieldwork, this classic ethnography, now in its fifth edition, focuses on the Yanomamo. These truly...

This popular introduction to Latin American politics probes behind the current events and reveals the fundamental economic and political dynamics...

"Women's Police Stations "examines the changing and complex relationship between women and the state, and the construction of gendered citizenship....

Cross-Cultural Dimensions in Conscious Thought represents a major contribution, describing an empirically-validated method for analyzing the thematic content of narratives...

Envisioning Brazil is a comprehensive and sweeping assessment of Brazilian studies in the United States. Focusing on synthesis and interpretation...

The History of Brazil...

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In his extraordinary career Louis L'Amour captured the spirit of America as few writers ever have. A storyteller whose universal...

Lula and the Workers Party in Brazil...

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A Population History of the United States is the first full-scale one volume survey of the demographic history of this...

From Underdogs to Tigers: The Rise and Growth of the Software Industry in Brazil, China, India, Ireland, and Israel...

The Paraguayan War (1864-70) was the deadliest and most extensive interstate war ever fought in Latin America. The conflict involving...

Death Is a Festival: Funeral Rites and Rebellion in Nineteenth-Century Brazil...

A great deal of research has focused on the role of governments, nongovernmental organizations, and advocacy groups in promoting environmental...

From California's rugged Big Valleyto the fleeting glory of the Silver Screen, one family struggles to save its heritage. AT...

This captivating anthology brings together in one volume the most amazing accounts of exploration and discovery from every part of...

The Rough Guide Brazil 5th Ed...