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Abrams: How the Maya Built Their World. Energetics and Ancient Architecture. Paperback

How the Maya Built Their World. Energetics and Ancient Architecture. Paperback
Elliot M. Abrams
xiii, 176 pages, with 20 figures and maps, 12 tables. 1994

978029270462616

Adams: Prehistoric Mesoamerica. Revised edition. Hardcover

Prehistoric Mesoamerica. Revised edition. Hardcover
Richard E.W. Adams
454 pages, with 18 maps, 2 tables, numerous illustrations, glossary, index. 1996
In this revised edition of Prehistoric Mesoamerica, Adams updates his widely adopted text with material from recent archaeological fieldwork to present a balanced summary and overview of the region that is today Mexico, Guatemala, Belize, and Honduras.

9780806123042

Adams: Prehistoric Mesoamerica. Revised edition. Paperback

Prehistoric Mesoamerica. Revised edition. Paperback
Richard E.W. Adams
454 pages, with 18 maps, 2 tables, numerous illustrations, glossary, index. 2005
This major revision of Adams’s classic text on the ancient civilizations of Mesoamerica adds new information available from archaeological fieldwork in the region from the 1990s through 2004 and also evaluates recent theories regarding the prehistoric cultures of a region that today encompasses Mexico, Guatemala, Belize, and parts of Honduras and El Salvador.

978080613702530

Aguilera-Malta: Seven Serpents and Seven Moons. Cloth

Seven Serpents and Seven Moons. Cloth
Demetrio Aguilera-Malta: Translated from the spanish by Gregory Rabassa
305 pages. 1979

9780292775527

Alcock: Empires: Perspectives from Archaeology and History. Hardback

Empires: Perspectives from Archaeology and History. Hardback
Edited by Susan E. Alcock, Terence N. D’Altroy, Kathleen D. Morrison, Carla M. Sinopoli
546 pages. 2001
Scholars in anthropology, archaeology, history, and classics discuss empires from Central and South America, Europe, the East, and China

9780521770200

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Anaya. Heart of Aztlan. A Novel. Paperback

Heart of Aztlan. A Novel. Paperback
Rudolfo A. Anaya
209 pages
Chronicles the lives of a Mexican American family in Albuquerque, New Mexico

978082631054518

Arguedas: Yawar Fiesta. Paperback

Yawar Fiesta. Paperback
José María Arguedas
200 pages. 2002. The social relations between Indians, mestizos, and whites in the Peruvian highland town of Puquio in the early twentieth century. Each group’s reaction to the national government’s attempt to suppress the traditional Indian-style bullfight reflects their attitude toward social change more generally.

978157766245714a

Argüelles: The Mayan Factor: Path Beyond Technology. Paperback

Mayan Factor: Path Beyond Technology. Paperback
Jose Argüelles
224 pages, illustrated. 1987

978093968038216

Arriaza: Beyond Death. The Chinchorro Mummies of Ancient Chile. Cloth

Beyond Death. The Chinchorro Mummies of Ancient Chile. Cloth
by Bernardo T. Arriaza
176 pages, with 54 text figures, 21 colour plates, 6 tables. 1995
Comprehensive study of 282 examples permits classification, description, and interpretation of mummification techniques and of details of health, diet, technology, settlement, and society between 5000 and 1700 BC. Argues that mummification was invented in Arica-Camerones region to insure continuity of life in the context of environmental uncertainty

9781560985129

Ascher: Mathematics of the Incas: Code of the Quipu. Paperback

Mathematics of the Incas: Code of the Quipu. Paperback
by Marcia Ascher and Robert Ascher
viii, 166 pages, with Preface, Exercises and answers within chapters, and over 125 illustrations. Reprint of the 1981 edition: 1997

978048629554116

Aveni: Between the Lines. The Mystery of the Giant Ground Drawings of Ancient Nasca, Peru. Cloth

Between the Lines. The Mystery of the Giant Ground Drawings of Ancient Nasca, Peru. Cloth
Anthony F. Aveni
xiv, 257 pages. 2000

978029270496140

Aveni: Nasca. Eighth Wonder of the World? Cloth

Nasca. Eighth Wonder of the World? Cloth
Anthony F. Aveni
257 pages, with notes, index, 115 black-white and 13 colour illustrations

978071412551019

Azuela: The Underdogs. Paperback

Underdogs. Paperback
Mariano Azuela, translation and introduction by Frederick H. Fornoff
xi, 140 pages. 2002
The Underdogs tells the story of a courageous Indian farmer who almost unwittingly rises to a generalship in Pancho Villa’s rebel army during the Mexican Revolution of 1910

978157766241914

Balthazar: Celebrate Native America! An Aztec Book of Days. Paperback. Oblong

Celebrate Native America! An Aztec Book of Days. The Aztec Calendar is the genuine Native American horoscope. The Sacred Turquoise Year was used for divination and prophecy. Paperback. Oblong, ca. 27x21cm
by Richard Balthazar
x, 70 pages, with index, sources, and with 22 colour plates. 1993

978096326611819

BAR 484 Heyden: The Eagle, the Cactus, the Rock. The Roots of Mexico-Tenochtitlan's Foundation Myth and Symbol. A4

Eagle, the Cactus, the Rock. The Roots of Mexico-Tenochtitlan's Foundation Myth and Symbol, ca. 20 x 30 cm
Doris Heyden
163 pages, many illustrations. bibliography. 1989. BAR Report 484

0860546217

Barman: Citizen Emperor: Pedro II and the Making of Brazil, 1825-1891

Citizen Emperor: Pedro II and the Making of Brazil, 1825-1891
Roderick J. Barman
570 pages. 1999
Called to the throne in 1840, aged 14, Emperor Pedro II was indispensable in establishing Brazil’s viability as a nation. A man of monumental restraint and iron self-discipline, Pedro II took great care to reveal little of his inner self. As this book penetrates these defenses, we encounter a complex personality who simultaneously compels sympathy, exasperation, and respect.

978080474400337

Bassie-Sweet: From the Mouth of the Dark Cave. Commemorative Sculpture of the Late Classic Maya. Cloth

From the Mouth of the Dark Cave. Commemorative Sculpture of the Late Classic Maya. Cloth
by Karen Bassie-Sweet
286 pages, with 70 illustrations, map, 7 tables. 1991
She argues that the rituals depicted on sculpture were held inside caves

978080612323340

Bastien: Mountain of the Condor. Metaphor and Ritual in an Andean Ayllu. Paperback

Mountain of the Condor. Metaphor and Ritual in an Andean Ayllu. Paperback
Joseph W. Bastien
227 pages, illustrated. 1978
In midwestern Bolivia stands Kaata, a sacred mountain. In a thousandyear tradition, a small community of men and women diviners has lived on its slopes. The symbolism of Mt. Kaata and its rituals provide deep insight into Andean society. With a wonderful blend of personal narrative, rich description, and theoretical presentation, the author sheds new light on the previously misinterpreted Bolivian Indians and their ancient Andean religion, rich in symbolism and ritual

978088133143118

Baudot: Utopia and History in Mexico. The First Chroniclers of Mexican Civilization (1520-1569). Cloth

Utopia and History in Mexico. The First Chroniclers of Mexican Civilization (1520-1569). Cloth
by Georges Baudot
566 pages, 7 illustrations, with chronological tables, bibliography and index. 1995

978087081401350

Baudouin: Die Inkas. Geschichte, Kultur, Spiritualität. Kartoniert

Inkas. Geschichte, Kultur, Spiritualität. Kartoniert
Bernard Baudouin
124 Seiten. 2000

3451048140

Bennholdt-Thomsen: Zur Bestimmung des Indio. Die soziale, ökonomische und kulturelle Stellung der Indios in Mexiko. Broschiert

Zur Bestimmung des Indio. Die soziale, ökonomische und kulturelle Stellung der Indios in Mexiko. Broschiert
Veronika Bennholdt-Thomsen
225 Seiten. 1976. reduzierte Preis

3786110727

Benson: Maya Iconography. Hardcover

Maya Iconography. Hardcover
edited by Elizabeth P. Benson and Gillett G. Griffin.
xvi, 379 pages, with many illustrations. 1988
This volume presents work on Maya iconography from practitioners in archaeology, anthropology, art history, linguistics, astronomy, photography, and medicine. The papers are placed in an order that most clearly brings out the emerging themes: the book shows how certain Maya beliefs grew over time, and for the first time makes connections between Preclassic and Classic iconography.

978069103590199a

Bercht: Taino: Pre-Columbian Art and Culture from the Caribbean. Paperback

Taino: Pre-Columbian Art and Culture from the Caribbean. Paperback
edited by Fatima Bercht, Estrellita Brodsky, John Alan Farmer and DiceyTaylor
189 pages. 1998

9781885254825 10b

Bevington: Maya for Travellers and Students: A Guide to Language and Culture in Yucatan. Book

Maya for Travellers and Students: A Guide to Language and Culture in Yucatan. Book
Gary Bevington
ix, 239 pages
See also "Spoken Maya for Travellers and Students. Audio cassette"

978029270812920

Bevington: Maya for Travellers and Students: A Guide to Language and Culture in Yucatan. Book and Audio Cassette

Maya for Travellers and Students: A Guide to Language and Culture in Yucatan. Book and Audio Cassette. 1995
By Gary Bevington. ix, 239 pages
Spoken Maya for Travellers and Students: A Guide to Language and Culture in Yucatan. Spoken Word Audio Cassette
Gary Bevington. Recorded by Fernando Ojeda
Price for the set. (As long there is stock, publisher can't deliver anymore)

0292708122-20, 029276040x

Bevington: Spoken Maya for Travellers and Students: A Guide to Language and Culture in Yucatan. Audio cassette

Spoken Maya for Travellers and Students: A Guide to Language and Culture in Yucatan. Spoken Word Audio Cassette
Gary Bevington. Recorded by Fernando Ojeda
1995. See also Bevington: Maya for Travellers and Students
As long there is stock, publisher can't deliver anymore

029276040x

Bierhorst: A Nahuatl-English Dictionary and Concordance to the Cantares Mexicanos. With an Analytical Transcription and Grammatical Notes. Hardback

Nahuatl-English Dictionary and Concordance to the Cantares Mexicanos. With an Analytical Transcription and Grammatical Notes. Hardback
John Bierhorst
751 pages. 1985

9780804711838115

Bierhorst: The Codex Chimalpopoca: History and Mythology of the Aztecs. Paperback

Codex Chimalpopoca: History and Mythology of the Aztecs. Paperback
by John Bierhorst
viii, 238 pages. 1998

978081651886920

Bollinger: Die Maya. Ein Hochkulturvolk im Urwald

Maya. Ein Hochkulturvolk im Urwald
Armin Bollinger
135 Seiten, illustriert. 1984

3729400134

Boone: Cycles of Time And Meaning in the Mexican Books of Fate. Hardcover

Cycles of Time And Meaning in the Mexican Books of Fate. Hardcover
by Elizabeth Hill Boone
xxvii, 307 pages. 2007

9780292712638 0292712634

Borman: The Cofan Art of Hammock Weaving (Colombia)

Cofan Art of Hammock Weaving (Colombia)
M.B. Borman
28 pages, with many line illustrations, text in both Spanish and English language

9780883121856

Bourbon: The Lost Cities of the Mayas. The Life, Art, and Discoveries of F. Catherwood. Hardbound

Lost Cities of the Mayas. The Life, Art, and Discoveries of F. Catherwood. Hardbound, large format, ca. 26x35cm
Text by Fabio Bourbon
viii, 192 pages, with countless illustrations. 2000

9780789206237 35

Bricker: A Dictionary of The Maya Language as Spoken in Hocabá, Yucatán. Paperback

Dictionary of the Maya Language: As Spoken in Hocaba, Yucatan. Paperback.
by Victoria Bricker, Poot Reifler, Eleuterio Yah, De Dzul, Ofelia Poot
410 pages, with roots, cross-references, stems, a botanical index by Bradbrun, and many more. 1998. Rather than the Latin-based arrangement used in other dictionaries of what linguists call Yacutec and the speakers call Maya, systematically lists the stems that can be derived from each root and that give the language its distinctive character. Includes many sample sentences, epitaphs, insults, riddles, aphorisms

9780874805697 65

Bricker: A Morpheme Concordance of the Book of Chilam Balam of Chumayel. Cloth

Morpheme Concordance of the Book of Chilam Balam of Chumayel. Cloth
Victoria R. Bricker
638 pages. 1991

978093923890340

Bricker: A Morpheme Concordance of the Book of Chilam Balam of Tizimin. Cloth