Classic Botanical Reprints
Author : American Botanical Council
Publisher :
Page : 138 pages
File Size : 38,87 MB
Release : 199?
Category : Angiosperms
ISBN :
The Amazon of Brazil
Author : John Waggoner
Publisher : Hunter Publishing, Inc
Page : 97 pages
File Size : 13,22 MB
Release : 2010
Category : Travel
ISBN : 1588437930
Book Description
Bookdivides the immense Amazonian region into western and eastern sections, as each has its own unique characteristics. The Western Amazon is the state of Amazonas on the border with Peru, Colombia, and Venezuela. In this region of the Amazon nearly 98% of the rainforest is unspoiled. It is here where the pristine headwaters of the Amazon - the Rio Negro and the Rio Solimoes - come down from the Andes, far from the modern world. The main port of entry for exploring this region is the jungle metropolis called Manaus. On the eastern side of the Amazon, there are some amazingly beautiful destinations, but there are fewer options as the region has been partially deforested and basic transportation and infrastructure are problematic. The top destination on the eastern side is Pará state, with its rich cultural life, the exotic capital Belém, nearby Ilha de Marajó, and Santarém, up the Amazon River near the border with Amazonas. The author, a longtime resident of Brazil, is Latin America news director for ICIS, an international news agency. The best hotels for every budget are detailed, from beach resorts to country inns, restaurants, attractions and activities are detailed in the cities, towns and villages. Shop-till-you-drop ideas for crystals, native handicrafts, Amazonian fetishes and more. The history, culture and music of the country are examined up-close, taking you into Brazil's samba schools, rainforests and amazing nightlife. Includes an easy-to-use language primer.
In Search of the Amazon
Author : Seth Garfield
Publisher : Duke University Press
Page : 358 pages
File Size : 45,61 MB
Release : 2014-02-03
Category : Science
ISBN : 0822377179
Book Description
Chronicling the dramatic history of the Brazilian Amazon during the Second World War, Seth Garfield provides fresh perspectives on contemporary environmental debates. His multifaceted analysis explains how the Amazon became the object of geopolitical rivalries, state planning, media coverage, popular fascination, and social conflict. In need of rubber, a vital war material, the United States spent millions of dollars to revive the Amazon's rubber trade. In the name of development and national security, Brazilian officials implemented public programs to engineer the hinterland's transformation. Migrants from Brazil's drought-stricken Northeast flocked to the Amazon in search of work. In defense of traditional ways of life, longtime Amazon residents sought to temper outside intervention. Garfield's environmental history offers an integrated analysis of the struggles among distinct social groups over resources and power in the Amazon, as well as the repercussions of those wartime conflicts in the decades to come.
Envisioning Brazil
Author : Marshall C. Eakin
Publisher : Univ of Wisconsin Press
Page : 544 pages
File Size : 26,63 MB
Release : 2005-10-31
Category : Education
ISBN : 9780299207700
Book Description
Envisioning Brazil is a comprehensive and sweeping assessment of Brazilian studies in the United States. Focusing on synthesis and interpretation and assessing trends and perspectives, this reference work provides an overview of the writings on Brazil by United States scholars since 1945. "The Development of Brazilian Studies in the United States," provides an overview of Brazilian Studies in North American universities. "Perspectives from the Disciplines" surveys the various academic disciplines that cultivate Brazilian studies: Portuguese language studies, Brazilian literature, art, music, history, anthropology, Amazonian ethnology, economics, politics, and sociology. "Counterpoints: Brazilian Studies in Britain and France" places the contributions of U.S. scholars in an international perspective. "Bibliographic and Reference Sources" offers a chronology of key publications, an essay on the impact of the digital age on Brazilian sources, and a selective bibliography.
JULES VERNE Ultimate Collection: Science Fiction Classics, Action & Adventure Novels, Historical Works (Illustrated)
Author : Jules Verne
Publisher : e-artnow
Page : 8814 pages
File Size : 21,91 MB
Release : 2016-11-23
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 8026868862
Book Description
This carefully crafted ebook: “JULES VERNE Ultimate Collection: Science Fiction Classics, Action & Adventure Novels, Historical Works (Illustrated)” is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents: Novels Five Weeks in a Balloon Journey to the Centre of the Earth From the Earth to the Moon Around the Moon The Adventures of Captain Hatteras In Search of the Castaways Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea A Floating City The Adventures of Three Englishmen and Three Russians in South Africa The Fur Country Around the World in Eighty Days The Mysterious Island The Survivors of the Chancellor Michael Strogoff Hector Servadac The Underground City Dick Sand, A Captain at Fifteen The Begum's Fortune Tribulations of a Chinaman in China The Steam House Eight Hundred Leagues on the Amazon Godfrey Morgan or, The Robinson Crusoe School The Green Ray Mathias Sandorf The Star of the South Ticket No. “9672” Robur the Conqueror The Master of the World The Waif of “Cynthia” North Against South or, Texar's Revenge The Flight to France or, The Memoirs of a Dragoon Kéraban the Inflexible Adrift in Pacific or, Two Years' Vacation Topsy Turvy Cæsar Cascabel Mistress Branican The Castle of the Carpathians Claudius Bombarnac Captain Antifer Facing the Flag An Antarctic Mystery Short Stories A Voyage in a Balloon A Drama in Mexico Master Zacharius A Winter Amid The Ice The Blockade Runners Doctor Ox's Experiment Martin Paz Ascent of Mont Blanc The Mutineers of the Bounty Frritt-Flacc An Express of the Future In The Year 2889 Travel The Exploration of the World The Great Navigators of the 18th Century The Great Explorers of 19th Century Miscellaneous A Chinese Banquet Jules Gabriel Verne (1828-1905) was a French novelist, poet, and playwright best known for his adventure novels and his profound influence on the literary genre of science fiction.
The Greatest Children's Classics – Jules Verne Edition: 16 Exciting Tales of Courage, Mystery & Adventure (Illustrated)
Author : Jules Verne
Publisher : Good Press
Page : 3340 pages
File Size : 50,18 MB
Release : 2024-01-14
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN :
Book Description
In 'The Greatest Children's Classics Jules Verne Edition: 16 Exciting Tales of Courage, Mystery & Adventure (Illustrated)', Jules Verne brings to life a collection of thrilling adventures that have captured the imagination of readers for generations. Verne's signature blend of science fiction and adventure is exemplified in each tale, with daring protagonists embarking on journeys to the depths of the ocean, the heights of the sky, and the unknown corners of the earth. The vivid descriptions and meticulous attention to detail create a sense of wonder and excitement that engages readers of all ages. This edition, complete with illustrations, transports readers to a world of discovery and exploration, where anything is possible and the spirit of adventure knows no bounds. Verne's timeless stories continue to inspire and captivate readers, showcasing his enduring legacy as a master storyteller in the realm of children's literature. Through his imaginative narratives and compelling characters, Verne introduces young readers to the wonders of the world and the thrill of embarking on daring escapades. 'The Greatest Children's Classics Jules Verne Edition' is a must-read for those who seek adventure, mystery, and courage in the pages of a book, inviting readers to embark on a journey of imagination and discovery that will stay with them long after the final page is turned.
Children's Amazon - Navigation Guide
Author : Araquém Alcântara
Publisher : TerraBrasil Editora
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 19,9 MB
Release :
Category : Education
ISBN : 6588933061
Book Description
Children's Amazon - Navigation Guide: Strategies and contents that can be developed in the first years of elementary school, crossing the approaches of intradisciplinary, interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary implementation with the organization spheres of pedagogical work.
States of Grace
Author : Patrícia I. Vieira
Publisher : State University of New York Press
Page : 236 pages
File Size : 23,58 MB
Release : 2018-03-19
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 143846925X
Book Description
States of Grace offers a novel approach to the study of Brazilian culture through the lens of utopianism. Patrícia I. Vieira explores religious and political writings, journalistic texts, sociological studies, and literary works that portray Brazil as a utopian "land of the future," where dreams of a coming messianic age and of social and political emancipation would come true. The book discusses crucial utopian moments such as the theological-political utopia proposed by Jesuit Priest Antônio Vieira; matriarchal utopias, like the egalitarian society of the Amazons; work-free utopias that abolished the boundaries separating toil and play; and ecological utopias, where humans and nonhumans coexist harmoniously. The uniqueness of the book's approach lies in rethinking the link between messianic and utopian texts, as well as the alliances forged between progressive religious, socioeconomic, political, and ecological ideas.
The United States Catalog
Author : Mary Burnham
Publisher :
Page : 1612 pages
File Size : 42,45 MB
Release : 1928
Category : American literature
ISBN :
Book Description
Geographical Dictionary of the World
Author :
Publisher : Concept Publishing Company
Page : 992 pages
File Size : 41,71 MB
Release :
Category :
ISBN : 9788172680121
