This book provides comprehensive information on the geography, history, wildlife, governmental structure, economy, cultural diversity, peoples, religion, and culture of Panama. All books of the critically-acclaimed Cultures of the World® series ensure an immersive experience by offering vibrant photographs with descriptive nonfiction narratives, and interactive activities such as creating an authentic traditional dish from an easy-to-follow recipe. Copious maps and detailed timelines present the past and present of the country, while exploration of the art and architecture help your readers to understand why diversity is the spice of Life.
Panama is the harrowing and hilarious story of a washed-up rock star with kamikaze passion in Key West—and is widely considered to be the most autobiographical novel of one of our most important Americal writers, the author of Ninety-two ...
Moss' third choice was Betsy Frawley, a bright and talented woman who had learned the political ropes working in Ted Kennedy's campaign in Massachusetts and later on a congressional staff. She had recently joined State's congressional ...
But then, in a dangerous and amazing feat of engineering, a 48-mile-long channel was dug through Panama, creating the world’s most famous shortcut: the Panama Canal!
Kevin Buckley shows that U.S. policymakers were fully aware of Noriega's drug-trafficking activities and his association with the Medelin cocaine cartel when they worked with him.
Saving the Harpy Eagle The National Bird of Panama A magnificent creature , the Harpy eagle ( Harpia harpyja ) is ... Female Harpy eagles weigh between 14 and 18 pounds ( 6 and 8 kilograms ) , while male Harpy eagles weigh between 10 ...
This book is ideal for travellers seeking immersive cultural experiences, from exploring the colonial forts and Comarca de Guna Yala, to discovering Panama's peope, arts and wildlife.
Distributed to some depository libraries in microfiche.
This newly updated edition of Walter LaFeber's widely praised study of the evolution of U.S.-Panama relations contains two new chapters on the events that have occurred since the Panama Canal...