Brazil is one of the most important but puzzling countries in the world. A nation of 200 million people, it has vast natural resource reserves, rich cultural traditions, a middle class undergoing explosive growth, & social welfare policies that are models for much of the world (`la bolsa familia, ` which provides a guaranteed income to poor families). &, after decades of authoritarian rule, it is a stable democracy. Yet it is beset by problems that no other advanced economy suffers from: staggeringly high crime rates, sky-high inequality levels, & endemic political corruption. Emblematic of these two sides of Brazil is the selection of Rio as site of both the next Summer Olympics & the next World Cup. While the choice of Rio for these events points to Brazil`s expanding presence on the world stage, so far the construction & planning for the events have been disastrous, threatening to deeply embarrass the nation. In Brazil: What Everyone Needs to Know, Riordan Roett, an eminent scholar of Brazil & Latin America, will provide a rich overview of Brazil, covering Brazilian society, politics, culture, & the economy. The book begins with a series of chapters on Brazilian history, beginning with the pre-colonial period & moving on, in succession, to the long era of Portuguese rule, the birth of independent Brazil, the emergence of modern Brazil in the 1930s, the era of the dictators, &
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- to the democratic regime that came into being in the 1980s. Throughout the book, Roett will focus sharply on the fault lines
- racial, economic, political, & cultural
- that have plagued Brazil from its beginnings to this day. As the 2016 World Cup & Summer Olympics approach, interest in Brazil is sure to rise. Roett`s synthesis will provide interested readers with an accessible, authoritative overview of this troubled yet fascinating giant.



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This title presents new Foreword by Giles Foden. In the summer of 1925 Colonel Fawcett
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Brazilian Amazon in the Footprint Focus Guides, which are targeted at cities, regions & countries worldwide that have no, or very limited, coverage from other publishers. Widely recognised for their reliability & independent writing style, Footprint Focus guides all have the same layout. Smaller than their sister Handbooks, the Focus guides are intended to streamline the information contained so that you have more of what you need, without losing Footprint’s signature unrestrictive editorial style that gives authors the freedom to capture & explore local cultures, sights & areas that are often not covered in other guides. An introductory section introduces the reader to the destination, with chapters on planning on your trip & essentials, including practical information & guidance on subjects such as when & where to go, itineraries, sport & activities, arts, getting there & around, eating & drinks, sleeping & a dedicated section on the anticipated carbon footprint involved in travelling to the destination. Essentially a condensed, straight-to-the-point version of their Handbook series. “ Sets the pace for all the rest to follow” Michael Palin. ...

Brazil is a vast country with a cornucopia of fabulous ingredients & a wealth of ethnic culinary influences; the result is one of the most exciting cuisines in the world. In this ground-breaking book, acclaimed young chef Thiago Castanho & internationally respected food writer Luciana Bianchi explore the best of Brazilian food & its traditions with more than 100 recipes that you`ll want to try at home
- wherever you live. This book, now reissued as a stylish jacketed paperback,

Includes:: recipes from a team of celebrated `guest chefs` from all over Brazil, including Roberta Sudbrack, Rodrigo Oliveira & Felipe Rameh. Chapters celebrate the best food that Brazil`s diverse cuisine has to offer including Small Bites, Street Food, Fish & Seafood & Meat & Poultry for Fire & Grill. Shot on location in Brazil by Rogerio Voltan, the book is a visual as well as culinary feast. As host nation for the Olympics in 2016, Brazil is the focus of international attention, so now is the perfect time to discover its vibrant food culture & cook some of its gutsy, flavourful dishes at home.


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Brazilian Pantanal in the Footprint Focus Guides, which are targeted at cities, regions & countries worldwide that have no, or very limited, coverage from other publishers. Widely recognised for their reliability & independent writing style, Footprint Focus guides all have the same layout. Smaller than their sister Handbooks, the Focus guides are intended to streamline the information contained so that you have more of what you need, without losing Footprint ...

Globetrotter's In Your Pocket series features attractive, easy-to-use phrase books complemented by two-way dictionaries. Languages featured include Italian, French, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Greek & Mandarin. Each book has a section on etiquette that gives a few pointers on the customs & manners of the peoples in question, together with information on the differences between some of the nations that speak the language. The Phrase Book section offers enough basic grammar to get you talking, & understanding, the language, together with a handy guide to pronunciation. It is arranged by subject matter, & features useful phrases for specific situations. The categories are booking hotel accommodation, ordering a meal in a restaurant, shopping & managing money matters, transport options, sightseeing & activities, & matters of health & safety. The Dictionary is divided into English to the featured language, & the featured language to English, which will help you understand as well as be understood. The books are colour coded & enhanced by illustrations. ...

This product is most effective when used in conjunction with the corresponding audio support.
- You can purchase the book & audio
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Get ready for the World Cup! The brand new Berlitz Brazilian Portuguese phrase book contains all the phrases you really need when you are in Brazil, whether it is asking for directions, joining in on the football talk or ordering food & drinks. All the phrases are organised in easy-to-use sections such as Survival, People, Leisure Time & Emergencies, with useful cultural & travel tips written by local authors, a two-way dictionary of over 3, 000 words, plus an essential grammar & pronunciation guide. Other features include a fresh, crisp design & user-friendly layout with eye-catching colour-coding & full-colour photography. You`ll never be lost for words with Berlitz. ...

Hippocrene & Osmar De Almedia-Santos’ superb Brazilian Portuguese bilingual dictionary & travel-oriented phrasebook focuses ...

Experienced author & journalist Augustus Young used his travel diaries to produce a semi-fictional story about the people & culture of Brazil in Brazilian Tequila. Gus, a middle-aged Irishman, finds that his life in London has gone cold. An epidemiologist without an epidemic, a poet who cannot write poems, he decides to transmigrate to a warmer climate, namely Brazil, where he hopes to winter himself back to spring. He flies around Brazil, learning things that challenge his preconceptions. Pandemic corruption seeps into everything & nobody seems bothered, including his friend, Pedrinho. Even the first democratic elections for decades are being conspicuously rigged. Throughout his travels, Gus meets the real victims, particularly the poor & the young, & their cheerful passivity take him aback. However, his European side begins to revolt against what he sees as a `moral no-man`s-l&.` Torn between his love of being there & his concept of justice, his engagement becomes disturbingly personal. When Gus travels with Pedrinho to his hometown (which is suffering a ten-year drought), it leads to a confrontation & a moral twist that throws his cherished certitudes into confusion. His affections threaten to take over from his principles. How will Gus cope? Will he see Brazil in the same eyes ever again? Inspired by Theodore Roosevelt`s In the Brazilian Wilderness, Brazilian Tequila will appeal to those who enjoy travel stories & are interested in Brazil. ...