Brazil: Amazon and Pantanal has all the information you need to find, identify, and learn about Brazil's magnificent animal and plant life. The authors, professional biologists, selected illustrations of more...
Introduction : Why Brazil? An autobiographical fragment, page 1 -- 1. Brazil and Latin America, page 19 -- 2. Britain and Brazil (1808-1914), page 57 -- 3. The Paraguayan War (1864-70), page 93 -- 4.
Brazil: Rio de Janeiro
In 1939, Brazil seemed a world away from the chaos overtaking Europe.
An acclaimed historian discusses why Brazil, was strategically important to both sides during World War II and how the country's dictator, Getúlio Dornelles Vargas, eventually sided with the Allies in return for trade concessions, weapons ...
The authors not only reconstruct the epic story of the nation but follow the shifting byways of food, art, and popular culture; the plights of minorities; and the ups and downs of economic cycles.
The fully updated guide includes unique cutaways, floorplans and reconstructions of the must-see sites, plus street-by-street maps of all the fascinating cities and towns.
Includes enhanced maps, street-by-street guides, background information on popular sights, and a traveler's survival guide providing tips on hotels, restaurants, local customs, transportation, medical services, and museums.
According to the U.S. International Trade Commission, arrivals to the U.S. from Brazil increased by 292% between 2004 and 2011, and Brazilians' expenditures totaled ... Encyclopedia of World Sport: From Ancient Times to the Present.
See São Paulo Spain, 8–10 Brazilian Indians enslavement by, 3 colonization strategy, 2, 5 global exploration profits for, 2 indigenous people under rule of, 3–6 Spanish Conquistadores, 2 Special Operations Brigade (BOPE) policing, ...
Presents a guide to Brazil, offering information on accommodations, restaurants, transportation, shopping, points of interest, and activities.
Michael Palin, the No.1 bestselling author, explores an exotic country that is now a global superpower. Brazil is one of the four new global super powers with its vast natural resources and burgeoning industries.
Social security is the single most important fiscal issue facing the Brazilian government today. This report summarizes the state, and potential policy implications, of the Brazilian Social security system.
The transformation of Brazil from Portuguese colony to independent nation continues through Brazilian independence to the Paraguayan War, the age of reform (1870-1889) and The First Republic (1889-1930).
John Malathronas' odyssey through the adrenaline-fuelled, chaotic city bars, the extravagant carnival, the lush rainforest and the destitute shanty towns of Brazil reveals the throbbing heartbeat of the country.
In Brazil: A Cook's Tour, Christopher Idone, author of Glorious Food and Glorious American Food, takes the reader along on a culinary journey through this rich country, explaining the food...
In the accompanying text from Lonely Planet travel writer and expert in Brazilian culture, Regis St. Louis, we are authoritatively guided through the earthly paradises of the Amazon and sublime beaches of Bahia, to the Modernist ...
Offering complete and reliable information for independent travelers on accommodation options for every budget, suggested itineraries, comprehensive health advice and safety tips, plus asides on history, legends, food, fashion, pop...
This volume presents a set of policy notes prepared by the World Bank's Brazil Team with partners during 2002
An overview of contemporary Brazilian culture from photography to fashion, street art to gastronomy and architecture to music. A fresh look at one of the most exciting countries on the planet from those who know it best.