Since Europeans first reached Brazil in 1500 it has been an unfailing source of extraordinary fascination. More than any other part of the ` New World` it displayed both the greatest beauty & grandeur & witnessed scenes of the most terrible European ferocity. Brazil: A Biography, written by two of Brazil`s leading historians & a bestseller in Brazil itself, is a remarkable attempt to convey the overwhelming diversity & challenges of this huge country from its origins to the 21st century
- itself larger than the contiguous USA & still in some regions not fully mapped. The book`s major themes are the near-continuous battles to create both political institutions & social frameworks that would allow stable growth, legal norms & protection for all its citizens. Brazil`s failure to achieve these except in the very short term has been tragic, but even now it remains one of the world`s great experiments
- creative, harsh, unique & as compelling a story for its inhabitants as for outsiders.

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One of the most dynamic economic & cultural forces of the twenty-first century, Brazil is a remarkable country of diversity & character, with a forward-looking ethos that has ensured its status as a superpower. Combining the natural beauty of the rainforest, the remote territories of its indigenous peoples, the exhilarating mix of cultures to be found on the city streets & the country`s fascinating history, Brazil explores every facet of the background & contemporary culture of this extraordinary nation. In the accompanying text from Lonely Planet travel writer & expert in Brazilian culture, Regis St. Louis, we are authoritatively guided through the earthly paradises of the Amazon & sublime beaches of Bahia, to the Modernist architectural masterpieces of Oscar Niemeyer & the samba rhythms & exotic costumes of carnaval, exploring the unique mix of cultures that make up modern Brazil. ...

Map No. P-28C in the TPC series: military topographic survey mapping covering the world's land masses & significant islands at 1:500, 000. The maps are useful as general topographical coverage where nothing else is available, although they are designed primarily as flying charts for military aircraft. TPC stands for Tactical Pilotage Chart. Relief is portrayed by a combination of contours (basic interval 500ft, intermediate contours shown where appropriate), elevation tinting & relief shading, plus spot heights. Towns, villages, major roads, railways & airports are shown but please note that many of the smaller settlements are not named & the road information is not necessarily up to date, as compilation & revision dates vary. Some air navigation information also appears on the map, such as radio beacons & restricted flying zones. Each TPC chart has both UTM & latitude/longitude grids overprinted on it, with additional margin ticks. IMPORTANT
- PLEASE NOTE: The series is gradually being withdrawn from sale to the general public & some sheets may no longer be available when ordered by us. Due to the nature of the map projection assembling these sheets to make a larger map is not recommended. in addition, colours used for relief are not constant throughout the series. In some areas of central Africa & South America the maps have blank spaces, reflecting localized deficiencies or inconsistencies in the survey data.
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Map No. Q-28C in the TPC series: military topographic survey mapping covering the world's land masses & significant islands at 1:500, 000. The maps are useful as general topographical coverage where nothing else is available, although they are designed primarily as flying charts for military aircraft. TPC stands for Tactical Pilotage Chart. Relief is portrayed by a combination of contours (basic interval 500ft, intermediate contours shown where appropriate), elevation tinting & relief shading, plus spot heights. Towns, villages, major roads, railways & airports are shown but please note that many of the smaller settlements are not named & the road information is not necessarily up to date, as compilation & revision dates vary. Some air navigation information also appears on the map, such as radio beacons & restricted flying zones. Each TPC chart has both UTM & latitude/longitude grids overprinted on it, with additional margin ticks. IMPORTANT
- PLEASE NOTE: The series is gradually being withdrawn from sale to the general public & some sheets may no longer be available when ordered by us. Due to the nature of the map projection assembling these sheets to make a larger map is not recommended. in addition, colours used for relief are not constant throughout the series. In some areas of central Africa & South America the maps have blank spaces, reflecting localized deficiencies or inconsistencies in the survey data.
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When World War II erupted in 1939, Brazil seemed a world away. Lush, remote, & underdeveloped, the country & its capital of Rio de Janeiro lured international travelers seeking a respite from the drums of the war. ” Rio: at the end of civilization, as we know it, ” claimed Orson Welles as he set out for the city in 1942. But Brazil`s bucolic reputation as a distant land of palm trees & pristine beaches masked a more complex reality--one that the country`s leaders were busily exploiting in a desperate gambit to secure Brazil`s place in the modern world. In Brazil, acclaimed historian Neill Lochery reveals the secret history of the country`s involvement in World War II, showing how the cunning statecraft & economic opportunism of Brazil`s leaders transformed it into a regional superpower over the course of the war. Brazil`s natural resources & proximity to the United States made it strategically invaluable to both the Allies & the Axis, a fact that the country`s dictator, Getulio Dornelles Vargas, keenly understood. In the war`s early years, Vargas & a handful of his close advisors dexterously played both sides against each other, generating enormous wealth for Brazil & fundamentally transforming its economy & infrastructure. But Brazil`s cozy neutrality was not to last. Forced to choose sides, Vargas declared war on the Axis powers & sent 25, 000 troops to the European theater. This Brazilian expeditionary force arrived too late--and was called home too early--to secure a significant role for Brazil in the postwar order. But within Brazil, at least, Vargas had made his mark, ensuring Rio`s emergence as a major international city & effectively remaking Brazil as a modern nation. A fast-paced tale of war & diplomatic intrigue, Brazil reveals a long-buried chapter of World War II & the little-known origins of one of the world`s emerging economic powerhouses. ...

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 ...