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  • Brazil on the Rise

    The Story of a Country Transformed

    par Larry Rohter ...
    In this hugely praised narrative, New York Times reporter Larry Rohter takes the reader on a lively trip through Brazil's history, culture, and booming economy. Going beyond the popular stereotypes of samba, supermodels, and soccer, he shows us a stunning and varied landscape--from breathtaking tropical beaches to the lush and dangerous Amazon rainforest--and how a complex and vibrant people defy ... En savoir plus

    $19.99 CAD

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  • Dancing with the Devil in the City of God

    Rio de Janeiro on the Brink

    par Juliana Barbassa ...
    From prizewinning journalist and Brazilian native Juliana Barbassa comes a deeply reported and beautifully written account of the seductive and chaotic city of Rio de Janeiro as it struggles with poverty and corruption on the brink of the 2016 Olympic Games.Juliana Barbassa moved a great deal throughout her life, but Rio was always home. After twenty-one years abroad, she returned to find her ... En savoir plus

    $21.99 CAD

  • Rio

    The Story of the Marvelous City

    par Orde Morton ...
    Rio de Janeiro’s is a lush, complex history that spans five centuries, and Marvelous City is the first full length retelling of that history written in English. From the beach life of the Ipanema and Copacabana to the struggles of the Rio’s infamous favelas, this is a story of contrast and contradiction. We are offered a glimpse into Rio’s high society and rich culture and are shown the endemic ... En savoir plus

    $9.99 CAD

  • Brazil on the Move

    par John Dos Passos ...
    John Dos Passos, the distinguished American novelist and historian has been personally interested in Brazil for the last fifteen years. He first visited the country in 1948, and returned again in 1956 and 1962. This book, which is based on his experiences in Brazil, presents the people and landscapes of a young country on the move.Here you will find several extraordinary reports on Brasilia, first ... En savoir plus

    Prix courant $14.99 CAD Maintenant $11.99 CAD

  • The Rio de Janeiro Reader

    History, Culture, Politics

    Modifié par Daryle Williams, Amy Chazkel, Paulo Knauss de Mendonça ...
    Collections series The Latin America Readers
    Spanning a period of over 450 years, The Rio de Janeiro Reader traces the history, culture, and politics of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, through the voices, images, and experiences of those who have made the city's history. It outlines Rio's transformation from a hardscrabble colonial outpost and strategic port into an economic, cultural, and entertainment capital of the modern world. The volume ... En savoir plus

    $49.99 CAD

  • Buenos Aires

    The Biography of a City

    par James Gardner ...
    Buenos Aires, Argentina, recognized for its European-style architecture and lively theater scene, is a truly special place. The second-largest city in South America, it has been the home of such renowned cultural and historical figures as Jorge Luis Borges and Astor Piazzola, Che Guevara and Eva Peron. Like every truly great city, New York, London and Prague; Buenos Aires is its own universe, with ... En savoir plus

    $23.19 CAD

  • Fortifications of the Incas

    1200–1531

    par H. W. Kaufmann, J.E. Kaufmann ...
    Collections Livre 47 - Fortress
    The greatest period of Inca expansion occurred during the reigns of Pachacuti (1438–71), Tupa Inca (1471–93), and Huayna Capac (1493–1527).From the mountain stronghold of Cuzco, they subjugated the surrounding kingdoms and territories, absorbing their civilizations and their peoples. By 1525, they dominated much of the west of the continent, relying on fortified strongholds, an extensive system of ... En savoir plus

    $17.99 CAD

  • Brazil For Kids: People, Places and Cultures - Children Explore The World Books

    par Baby Professor ...
    Pack up your bags, and let’s go to Brazil! This wonderful book creatively presents facts on Brazil’s people, and culture. Virtual explorations are beneficial because they help a child understand geography and it also opens his/her eyes to the fact that diversity is the reality. This book comes complete with brightly-colored pictures and select texts, too. Start reading today! ... En savoir plus

    $6.99 CAD

  • The History of Brazil - History Book 4th Grade | Children's Latin American History

    par Baby Professor ...
    Historical truths help shape the world we live in. Even if these truths affect one country, it doesn't mean they won't affect you. Everything in the world is interlinked so the lessons of one nation can be used to better another nation. That’s the purpose of historical knowledge made available for the world to share. Read this book today! ... En savoir plus

    $4.99 CAD

  • Coffee and Transformation in Sao Paulo, Brazil

    par Mauricio A. Font ...
    Coffee and Transformation in São Paulo, Brazil advances a distinctive interpretation of the dynamism of the São Paulo region since the latter part of the nineteenth century. Large and entrepreneurial coffee landlords opened the frontier to the west of the state capital, playing a key role in making the state and Brazil the world's largest coffee producer for international markets. However, many of ... En savoir plus

    $183.99 CAD

  • The Third Bank of the River

    Power and Survival in the Twenty-First-Century Amazon

    par Chris Feliciano Arnold ...
    A sweeping look at the war over the Amazon—as activists,locals, and indigenous tribes struggle to save it from the threat of loggers, drug lords, and corrupt cops and politiciansFollowing doctors and detectives, environmental activists and indigenous tribes, The Third Bank of the River traces the history of the Amazon from the arrival of the first Spanish flotilla to the drones that are now ... En savoir plus

    $15.19 CAD

  • Unrest in Brazil

    Political-Military Crises 1955-1964

    par John W. F. Dulles ...
    … I offer my life in a holocaust … This people whose slave I was will no longer be slave to anyone. My sacrifice will remain forever in their souls and my blood will be the price of their ransom.President Getulio Vargas' testament—written shortly before his suicide on August 24, 1954—was prophetic, for the Vargas legacy was to cast a shadow on political-military events of the next decade.With news ... En savoir plus

    $44.99 CAD