From the wild carnivales of Rio de Janeiro to the wild depths of the Amazon jungle, Brazil`s best writers guide you along Brazil`s literary landscape. Brazil is the largest & arguably the most dynamic country in South America. Here is a collection of forty stories drawn from all corners of that vast land: the Amazon, the Northeast, the Central West, & the South, as well as from Brazil`s two dominant cities, Sao Paulo & Rio de Janeiro. Avoiding the pitfalls of a scholarly tome, Brazil strives to be eclectic & electric. There is jungle & sea & city, nature & magic, humour & tragedy, brutality & delicacy, sex & violence. The oldest story, ” The Wallet, ” by Machado de Assis, was written at the end of the nineteenth century. The newest stories, by Moacyr Scliar, Pena Cabreira, & Paula Parisot, were written especially for this collection. Some are brief vignettes, sketches, or passages of poetic prose, others more traditional in structure. But all of the tales included in this anthology carry a punch. Although some of the greatest figures of Brazilian modern fiction are represented
- such as Machado de Assis, Jorge Amado, Clarice Lispector, Simoes Lopes Neto, Dalton Trevisan, Rubem Fonseca, & Moacyr Scliar
- this collection also

Includes:: relative newcomers such as Luiz A.G. Cancello & Fred Goes.



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Brazil at 1:4, 000, 000 from Marco Polo Travel Publishing with special features to aid route planning, plus an extensive index which

Includes:: natural features such as rivers or mountain chains, & separate lists of World Heritage Sites & national parks.A fold-out extension of the map cover gives at-a-glance overview of the whole area covered by the map with the adjoining regions, highlighting main places of interest & making it much easier to find various localities on the main map and/or plan a route. A set of seven peel-on/peel-off stickers, removable without damaging the map, is provided to make routes or locations more prominent when navigating. The south-eastern tip of the country beyond Florianópolis is presented as an inset which

Includes:: the whole of Uruguay. The map also covers the whole of Bolivia & Paraguay, as indicated on our coverage image. Cartography is from the renowned German publishers Mair Dumont. Topography is shown by relief shading with spot heights & plenty of names of mountain ranges, plateaux, etc. Wetlands & marshes along the Amazon Basin or in the Mato Grosso are marked. Brazil’s river network is presented in great detail, with names of numerous tributaries of the Amazon & rivers in other parts of the country. Locations of interest are prominently highlighted, with separate colouring for towns or villages & for natural sites such as national parks. Numerous other protected areas & Indian Reservations are also marked. Adjoining areas of other countries are similarly presented. Road network varies according to the density population &

Includes:: in more remote areas local tracks. Driving distances are given on main highways & many connecting routes. Railways lines, local airports & aerodromes, state boundaries & time zones are shown. The map has latitude & longitude lines at intervals of 2º. Multilingual map legend

Includes:: English. Extensive index, covering both Brazil & the neighbouring countries, is in a separate 56-page booklet attached to the map cover & lists town & villages plus natural

Features: rivers, lakes, mountains, etc. Also provided for the whole area are a separate list of World Heritage Sites & an extensive list of national parks, plus a distance table for Brazilian cities with foreign capitals.









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Brazil in the Culture Smart range of pocket-sized guide books; providing detailed information on local customs, culture, etiquette & manners & ensuring that visitors are prepared for a diverse range of social environments. The series covers an extensive number of countries worldwide & are designed both for those working & living abroad, as well as for visitors who do not want to offend, either intentionally or inadvertently. Their aim is to prevent readers from making embarrassing mistakes & feel confident in unfamiliar situations, while preparing them before arrival on what to expect & how to behave. Each guide is arranged thematically, with dedicated individual chapters on land & people, values & attitudes, customs & traditions, making friends, people at home, ...

Brazil in the Culture Smart range of pocket-sized guide books; providing detailed information on local customs, culture, etiquette & manners & ensuring that visitors are prepared for a diverse range of social environments. The series covers an extensive number of countries worldwide & are designed both for those working & living abroad, as well as for visitors who do not want to offend, either intentionally or inadvertently. Their aim is to prevent readers from making embarrassing mistakes & feel confident in unfamiliar situations, while preparing them before arrival on what to expect & how to behave. Each guide is arranged thematically, with dedicated individual chapters on land & people, values & attitudes, customs & traditions, making friends, people at home, ‘time-out’, travelling & communicating. There is also a separate chapter for business travelers, with important information on subjects such as business culture, meetings & making appointments. A Further Reading section also offers a list of recommended other history, travel literature & language titles available on the country. ...

An eclectic nation that evokes images of vibrant carnivals, crowded shanty towns & football on the beach. Shaped by its many cultures, the Portuguese, African, Indian & European communities have ensured the evolution of a colourful, diverse population. John Malathronas fell prey to Brazil ...

Laminated, waterproof tourist map of Brazil with enlargements for the environs of Rio de Janeiro, plus street plans of Rio, São Paulo, Brasilia, Curitiba, Florianópolis, Fortaleza, Manaus, Natal, Porto Alegre, Recife, & Salvador. The main map at 1:4, 000, 000 covers most of the country, including the whole of Uruguay & most of Paraguay, extending along the Amazon basin to just before Manaus. The area north of Macapá & the north-west of the country, including the Amazon west of Manaus, is shown as a separate inset at 1;8, 000, 000. The map highlights national parks & protected areas, as well as places of interest. Road network

Includes:: many minor roads & tracks. Local airports & aerodromes are marked in less accessible areas. Topography is shown by relief shading & spot heights, with names of mountain & hill ranges & main peaks. Administrative divisions & names of states are also marked. The maps have no geographical coordinates. Map legend

Includes:: English. The index of localities has separate lists of parks & protected areas, beaches & places of interest. Enlargements show the environs of Rio de Janeiro at 1:175, 000, with additional information on selected accommodation, shopping centres, etc. Street plans of central Rio, São Paulo, Brasilia, Curitiba, Florianópolis, Fortaleza, Manaus, Natal, Porto Alegre, Recife, & Salvador are all indexed for places of interest & various facilities, but not for street names. Also included is a map showing the division of the country into states & time zones, plus climate charts with average monthly temperature, precipitation, etc.



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Central & southern Brazil at 1:2, 500, 000 from Nelles Verlag, with a smaller size sheet offering a convenient format for use when travelling. The map

Includes:: several insets with street plans or enlargements of environs of main cities. The map divides the whole region north/south, with Rio de Janeiro & S

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Central & southern Brazil at 1:2, 500, 000 on a waterproof & tear-resistant map from Nelles Verlag; double-sided, with Rio de Janeiro & São Paulo conveniently included on both sides. Several insets show in greater detail most visited locations, including the Iguaçu Falls, Ouro Prêto & Brasilia. Relief shading, spot heights & names of mountain ranges present the topography, with graphics for marshland areas. National parks & other protected areas are highlighted. Road network distinguishes between partially paved roads & cart tracks, & shows distances on main routes. Railway lines & local airports are included, & the map also shows internal administrative boundaries with names of the provinces. Various places of interest are prominently marked, including numerous beaches. Latitude & longitude margin ticks are at 2° intervals. The map has no index of localities. Map legend

Includes:: English. Additional panels, all annotated with places of interest, present in greater detail: main traffic arteries & names of districts in Rio including Copacabana & Ipanema, São Paulo, Brasília, Belo Horizonte & Ouro Prêto, plus enlargements of the environs of São Paulo & the Iguaçu Falls area with access from Paraguay, Brazil & Argentina.

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Brazil Cruising Guide is A superbly comprehensive set of sailing directions for the coasts of Brazil, with over 250 harbours & anchorages described & illustrated by full colour photographs & plans, many of which are based on official Brazilian Navy charts. Michael Balette describes the scenery of the country’s 3, 500 mile coastline which operates as an obvious landfall for yachts on the route north from South Africa & Cape Horn, as well as an alternative route for Atlantic Crossings. The guide is divided into the following sections: Southwards from Salvador de Bahia to Rio Grande do Sul (State of Bahia, State of Espirito Santo, State of Rio de Janeiro, State of Sao Paulo, State of Parana, State of Santa Catarina, & the State of Rio Grande do Sul), Northwards from Salvador de Bahia to Belem (State of Alagoas, State of Pernambuco, State of Parabia, State of Rio Grande do Norte, State of Ceara, Fortaleza to the Rio Para, & the State of Para). Introductory information

Includes:: details on the history, culture & geography of the country, as well as informing the sailor about navigation aids, tides & currents, a long list of main lighthouses, the Salvamar system of sea search & rescue, & the RENEC national network of coast radio stations. The appendix contains a Brazilian Portuguese -English glossary, a list of Brazilian naval charts & distance tables.

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Brazil in Marshall Cavendish`s Culture Shock! Series; comprising a range of guides that inform visitors of the finer points & details relating to social etiquette, traditions & customs; bringing visitors to a sensitive yet substantial understanding of the country or city in question. The series targets those who are planning long stays in the destination or extended periods of residence. The guides are written by authors who have experienced the joys & pitfalls of cultural adaptation, & so are ideally placed to provide informative & relevant advice. Each title contains insights into local culture & traditions, guidance on adapting to the local environment, linguistic help & lots of general advice about local culture & idiosyncrasies to help prepare readers for their visit. Each title is structured similarly, beginning with the first impressions a visitor might expect to have. The guides aim to help readers understand the local culture through first appreciating the motivations, beliefs & attitudes of the local people. Practical advice on settling in is provided, with focused sections on accommodation, utilities, health, education & telecommunications. There is also extensive information on the destination’s culture, food & leisure, in addition to a specific section addressing the concerns of those travelling on business. ...