The Mexico City Reader is an anthology of ""cronicas"" - short texts that are a cross between literary essay and urban reportage - about life in Mexico City today. This is not the ""City of Palaces"" of yesteryear, but the vibrant, chaotic, anarchic…
Discover Costa Rica Gaze at Volcan Arenal as it spews fiery lava into the twilight sky Savor a cup o' joe straight from the source among the vast coffee fields of the Valle de Orosi Stretch out in a beachside open-air yoga studio in Montezuma Roll u…
Ideal itineraries and top travel tips in a pocket-sized package. Now with free eBook, and a pull-out map.Plan your trip, plan perfect days and discover how to get around - this Insight Guides pocket-sized book is a convenient, quick-reference compan…
The shifting landscapes in these three southern-most countries in Central America reflect the diversity of each nation. Footprint's Costa Rica, Nicaragua & Panama will guide you through untouched Costa Rican rainforest, the tempestuous geography of…
Frommer's Portable Guides are for the short-term traveler who insists on value and doesn't want to pack a full-size guidebook. The Portables have the same commitment to accuracy and detail as the Frommer's Complete Guides, with the same broad demogr…
A gathering of some of the best travel writing ever about the most intriguing hot spot in the Caribbean, this book includes work by Hemingway, Langston Hughes, Thomas Merton, Anais N-n, Frederic Remington, James Michener, Tommy Lasorda, and others.…
In this book, first published in 1862, Edward Bean Underhill gives an engaging account of a journey to the West Indies on behalf of the Baptist Missionary Society. He visited Baptist churches in Trinidad, Haiti, Jamaica, Cuba and the Bahamas in orde…
The leading history text for the Bahamas. - Offer a detailed study of Bahamian history over the last 30 years. - Present information in an accessible way with a clear design and layout. - Reinforce learning through a range of activities and exercise…
Guatemala was first published in 1940. Minnesota Archive Editions uses digital technology to make long-unavailable books once again accessible, and are published unaltered from the original University of Minnesota Press editions.
Moon Spotlight Panama City & the Panama Canal is a 125-page compact guide covering Panama City, the Panama Canal, and central Isthmus. Author William Friar offers his firsthand advice on must-see attractions, as well as maps with sightseeing highlig…
John Candler (1787-1869), a Quaker Abolitionist, visited the West Indies between 1839 and 1841, to study the situation of ex-slaves since they had obtained their freedom. He spent three months in Haiti, and appears to have been generally impressed b…
DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Top 10 Dominican Republic is your pocket guide to the very best of Dominican Republic.Spend your days lounging on the beautiful beaches, adventuring through the tropical rainforests and alpine wilderness, or riding the be…
Major investment, export-import and other Strategic business opportunities and contacts, basic info for conducting business in the country
Completely updated every year (unlike most of the competition), Frommer's Canczn, Cozumel & the Yucatan features gorgeous color photos of the stunning beaches, the colorful underwater world, and the mysterious Maya ruins that await you. This aut…
Within three decades of the end of the Second World War, the once mighty British Empire had been dismantled leaving only a few residual spots of red on the world map. This was the age of de-colonisation and Independence. "Trespassers Forgiven" offer…
The 25 major island groups of the Bahamas offer a huge variety of diving adventures. This guide describes 100 of the top sites in the archipelago, including those in New Providence, Grand Bahama and the Out Islands. Topside culture and history, plus…
Introducing the best of Puerto Rico, this title provides insider tips on the best beaches, natural wonders, and the best family and luxury resorts. It features outspoken opinions on what's worth your time and what's not. It details the prices, so yo…
Compiled from the original documents of Sir William Young who headed a commission to the island after it was annexed to Britain in 1763, this history shows an independent people in their struggle against the Red Charaibs and then against the British…
Alexander von Humboldt was the most celebrated modern chronicler of North and South America and the Caribbean, and this translation of his essay on New Spain--the first modern regional economic and political geography--covers his travels across toda…
In the late 1940s Patrick Leigh Fermor, now widely regarded as one of the twentieth century's greatest travel writers, set out to explore the then relatively little-visited islands of the Caribbean. Rather than a comprehensive political or historica…
Indulge in Jamaica’s shimmering beaches, hidden waterfalls, ethereal sunsets and world-famous reggae scene. From the beach haven of Negril to the secrets of the Blue Mountains, this expert guide puts you on the inside track to the real Jamaica…
Travel to Costa Rica to enjoy white-water rafting, the pristine beaches of Guanacaste, vibrant San Jose, and the Nicoya Peninsula - with National Geographic as your trusted guide. This dazzling guidebook, written by Central America travel expert Chr…
Starting in the ramshackle but romantic capital of Havana, Peter Millar travels with ordinary Cubans, sharing anecdotes, life stories and political opinions to the far end of the island, the Guantanamo naval base and detention camp.
As a child, acclaimed author Edwidge Danticat was terrified by Carnival festivities - until 2002, when she returned home to Haiti determined to understand the lure of this famed event. Here she chronicles her journey to the coastal town of Jacmel, w…
Subtropical temperatures, gentle trade winds, vibrant colors, luscious foliage, and exotic menus-the splendor of the Caribbean and the pleasures of cruising make an unbeatable combination. Cruise expert Kay Showker shows how to plan a carefree vacat…
A Survival Guide to Customs and Etiquette. An indispensable companion for anyone who wishes to live and work amongst Central America's famously friendly people. Life in Costa Rica often turns out to be more complicated than it seems at first glance.…
Written by locals, Fodor's Cancun & The Riviera Maya is the perfect guidebook for those looking for insider tips to make the most out their visit to Mexico. Complete with detailed maps and concise descriptions, this travel guide will help you plan y…
Jamaican place names range from the commonplace to the bizarre. Densely distributed across the map of the island, they not only intrigue the visitor and the resident but also provide clues to Jamaica's past landscapes and its social and economic his…
Frommer's books aren't written by committee, or by travel writers who simply pop in briefly to a destination and then consider the job done. We use seasoned journalists like Nicholas Gill who has been covering Panama for over a decade and has strong…
Fancy a fiesta? Savor sun-soaked beaches? Treasure tacos and tequila? Pack your bags and prepare to bask in the glow of vibrant Mexico! Equipped with this bestselling, opinion-packed guide, you’ll follow in the footsteps of our Mexico experts…
Personally researched by a longtime resident, Costa Rica For Dummies is an easy-to-follow, down-to-earth guide for planning and enjoying a terrific trip to a fascinating country. With Costa Rica for Dummies in hand, you'll discover rugged wilderness…
Travel writer and Belize resident Lebawit Lily Girma gives travellers fresh and exciting ways to explore this English-speaking Latin American paradise
Mexican Law provides an overview of the Mexican legal system. It sets forth the basic rules and legal doctrines, surveys the key institutions that make and enforce the law in Mexico, and places them in their cultural context. It makes frequent compa…
