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61. New species of fishes from Costa Rica (Field Museum of Natural History. Publication 163) by Seth E Meek | |
Unknown Binding:
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(1912)
Asin: B00085KXGS Canada | United Kingdom | Germany | France | Japan | |
62. Two new rodents from Costa Rica, (Field Museum of Natural History.Publication 295) by Wilfred Hudson Osgood | |
Unknown Binding:
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(1931)
Asin: B00085KRPK Canada | United Kingdom | Germany | France | Japan | |
63. COCOS ISLAND -- OLD PIRATE'S HAVEN : Costa Rica's Treasure Island :A Pictorial History and Narrative of the Myths and Legends about the Biggest Hidden Treasure in the World. by Christopher. Weston | |
Paperback:
Pages
(1990)
Asin: B001KWABYC Canada | United Kingdom | Germany | France | Japan | |
64. The birds of Cocos Island, (Costa Rica) (Bulletin of the American Museum of Natural History, v. 134, article 4) by Paul Slud | |
Unknown Binding: 295
Pages
(1967)
Asin: B0006BPIP0 Canada | United Kingdom | Germany | France | Japan | |
65. Description of a new species of Geomys from Costa Rica (Bulletin / American Museum of Natural History) by J. A Allen | |
Unknown Binding:
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(1893)
Asin: B0008BBYQK Canada | United Kingdom | Germany | France | Japan | |
66. National Museum of Costa Rica: Over One Hundred Years of History (May 4th 1887-May 4th 1987) by Lorena San Roman, and Rojas, Ana L. Baez, et al. Johanning | |
Hardcover:
Pages
(1987)
Isbn: 8485389492 Canada | United Kingdom | Germany | France | Japan | |
67. Notes on a collection of mammals from Costa Rica (Bulletin / American Museum of Natural History) by J. A Allen | |
Unknown Binding:
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(1891)
Asin: B0008BBY8S Canada | United Kingdom | Germany | France | Japan | |
68. NATIONAL MUSEUM OF COSTA RICA: OVER ONE HUNDRED YEARS OF HISTORY (MAY 4TH 1887 - MAY 4TH 1987). Translated by Susana Heringman. by S.A. Castello (editor). Incafo | |
Hardcover:
Pages
(1987)
Asin: B000N7IEOY Canada | United Kingdom | Germany | France | Japan | |
69. NATIONAL MUSEUM OF COSTA RICA: "OVER ONE HUNDRED YEARS OF HISTORY" (MAY 4TH 1887-MAY 4TH 1987) by Anon. | |
Hardcover:
Pages
(1987)
Asin: B000JN51WA Canada | United Kingdom | Germany | France | Japan | |
70. The Ticos: Culture and Social Change in Costa Rica by Mavis Hiltunen Biesanz, Richard Biesanz, Karen Zubris Biesanz | |
Paperback: 307
Pages
(1998-10)
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The Ticos: Culture and Social Change in Costa Rica
The Ticos
No Page Turner but full of information
A bit of light reading...
Dry but Informative and Readable |
71. Costa Rican Natural History | |
Paperback: 823
Pages
(1983-09-15)
list price: US$53.00 -- used & new: US$52.44 (price subject to change: see help) Asin: 0226393348 Average Customer Review: Canada | United Kingdom | Germany | France | Japan | |
Editorial Review Product Description "This is an extraordinary, virtually unique work. . . . The tremendous amount of original, previously unpublished, firsthand information is remarkable."--Peter H. Raven, Director, Missouri Botanical Garden "An essential resource for anyone interested in tropical biology. . . .It can be used both as an encyclopedia--a source of facts on specific organisms--and as a source of ideas and generalizations about tropical ecology."--Alan P. Smith, Ecology Customer Reviews (8)
Central America Natural History Reference Book
Hardback would have been better
Immensely useful compendium for the American tropics
bang for your buck
Jam-packed! A book I found equally indispensable, which I read BEFORE I got there, was "Costa Rica: The Last Country the Gods Made."Both books should more than adequately prepare you for a trip around 1 - 3 weeks. ... Read more |
72. Costa Rica: A Global Studies Handbook (Global Studies: Latin America & the Caribbean) by Meg Tyler Mitchell Ph.D., Scott Pentzer Ph.D. | |
Hardcover: 367
Pages
(2008-02-21)
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Editorial Review Product Description Costa Rica: A Global Studies Handbook offers readers an authoritative tour of a remarkable country, tracing its historical development from pre-Colombian inhabitants and Spanish colonization through rising prosperity in the mid-19th century to current struggles to define itself economically and politically. Costa Rica combines narrative chapters on the nation's history and the current state of its political, social, and cultural institutions with alphabetically organized entries covering important people, places, and events in its development. Throughout, the authors, drawing on extensive research and their own experiences, highlight the many ways Costa Rica is different from its neighbors, as well as the challenges the country faces in the 21st century's globalized world. Customer Reviews (1)
An annotated bibliography and an index round out this down-to-earth, highly readable primer. |
73. Butterflies, Moths, and Other Invertebrates of Costa Rica: A Field Guide (The Corrie Herring Hooks Series) by Carrol L. Henderson | |
Paperback: 187
Pages
(2010-05-01)
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Editorial Review Product Description At the biological crossroads of the Americas, Costa Rica hosts an astonishing array of plants and animals--over half a million species! Ecotourists, birders, and biologists come from around the world, drawn by the likelihood of seeing more than three or four hundred species of birds and other animals during even a short stay. To help all these visitors, as well as local residents, identify and enjoy the wildlife of Costa Rica, Carrol Henderson published Field Guide to the Wildlife of Costa Rica in 2002, and it instantly became the indispensable guide. Now Henderson has created a dedicated field guide to more than one hundred tropical butterflies, moths, and other invertebrates that travelers are most likely to see while exploring the wild lands of Costa Rica. He includes fascinating information on their natural history, ecology, identification, and behavior gleaned from his forty years of travels and wildlife viewing, as well as details on where to see these remarkable and beautiful creatures. The butterflies, moths, and other invertebrates are illustrated by over 180 stunning and colorful photographs--most of which were taken in the wild by Henderson. A detailed and invaluable appendix that identifies many of Costa Rica's best wildlife-watching destinations, lodges, and contact information for trip-planning purposes completes the volume. Customer Reviews (1)
A 'must' for any Costa Rica traveler! |
74. Culture and Customs of Costa Rica (Culture and Customs of Latin America and the Caribbean) by Chalene Helmuth | |
Paperback: 160
Pages
(2008-10-30)
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Editorial Review Product Description Costa Rica, the spectacularly beautiful Latin American nation, stands out from its neighbors in its political climate, economic stability, and social progressiveness. Culture and Customs of Costa Rica is a superlative introduction to the modern Costa Rica, which Costa Ricans compare in many ways to the United States. Helmuth, who spent her formative years in Costa Rica, provides an outstanding overview of this unusual and dynamic nation's place in Latin America. Written with the highest scholarly standards, but easily accessible to students and general readers, this well-written source goes far beyond the travel guide fare in providing in-depth information on this fascinating country. Culture and Customs of Costa Rica begins with a discussion of how the country is unique in Latin America, including its incredible biodiversity, ethnic makeup, history, education policies, and women's roles. A chapter on religion covers indigenous faiths and focuses on the predominant Catholicism. Costa Rican social customs such as national traits, cuisine, family roles, and sports are presented engagingly. Chapters on media, literature, and the arts bring to light Costa Rican institutions and cultural figures. Informative appendices and a glossary round out the text. Featured topics include Costa Rica's, legacy of social reform, religion, social customs, media, and literature, and art and the performing arts. |
75. 100 Butterflies and Moths: Portraits from the Tropical Forests of Costa Rica by Jeffrey C. Miller, Daniel H. Janzen, Winifred Hallwachs | |
Paperback: 272
Pages
(2010-03-30)
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Editorial Review Product Description Walking a forest trail in Costa Rica, a visitor might be struck by the sight of an iridescent blue morpho butterfly fluttering ahead in the filtered daylight, or an enormous silk moth, as magnificently patterned and subtly colored as a Persian carpet, only emerging to fly at night. Elsewhere, vivid yellow and orange sulphur butterflies flock to puddles to sip the concentrated minerals. Such is the dazzling variety of the butterflies and moths unique to this region. Gathered by biologists Daniel Janzen and Winifred Hallwachs in the forests of northwestern Costa Rica, 100 tropical butterflies and moths represent the diversity in large-format photographs by Jeffrey Miller that document the dizzying variety of shapes, colors, and markings. The photographs are accompanied by species accounts and images of the corresponding caterpillar. The authors recount these insects' feats of mimicry and migration, lift the veil on their courtship, and show how the new technology of DNA barcoding is changing the picture of Lepidopteran biodiversity. The authors also tell the success story of Area de Conservacion Guanacaste, where the long-term work of Janzen and Hallwachs, a team of caterpillar collectors, and the participation of neighboring farming communities has deepened understanding of Costa Rica's Lepidoptera and has brought about advances in restoration ecology of tropical habitats, biodiversity prospecting, biotechnology, and ecotourism development. Customer Reviews (3)
Butterflies & Moths Magnificent!!!
100 Butterflies and Moths: Portraits from the Tropical Forests of Costa Rica
Costa Rican Leps |
76. Costa Rica: The Land Between Two Oceans (Exploring Countries of the World) by Simona Stoppa | |
Hardcover: 128
Pages
(2010-09-07)
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Thin but comprehensive |
77. A Bird-Finding Guide to Costa Rica by Barrett Lawson | |
Paperback: 365
Pages
(2009-11)
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Editorial Review Product Description Lawson describes fifty-three of the best birding destinations in Costa Rica. Birders will appreciate the detailed descriptions of how to bird each area, as well as the site-specific lists-"Target Birds" and "Species to Expect." The site descriptions are structured for ease of use and clarity; each provides a general introduction, exact driving directions, road maps, and lodging information. Other important elements include a general introduction to Costa Rica, an overview of tropical birds, sample itineraries, a comprehensive checklist to the birds of the country, and information about the best locations to find endemics and other sought-after species. The sites are grouped into six regions that reflect general patterns of avian distribution; this helps readers understand Costa Rica's complex bird diversity as well as plan a dynamic trip. * Features fifty-three top birding locations from across the country. Customer Reviews (1)
Just what I was looking for and more! |
78. Costa Rica: A Journey through Nature by Adrian Hepworth | |
Hardcover: 204
Pages
(2008-09-12)
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Editorial Review Product Description A magnificent illustrated testimony to Costa Rica's fragile beauty. Costa Rica: A Journey through Nature is a hard cover coffee-table book packed with stunning photographs from Costa Rica that represent 13 years of field work. This exquisite book of photographs, brilliant in color and enchanting in subject, takes readers on a personal journey through the jewelled treasure that is Costa Rica. Images of spacious beaches, muddy river banks, crystal clear waterfalls, and lush jungles adorned with tropical blooms and prehistoric plants will stay in the reader's mind for a long time to come. The book is organized by region -- the Central Divide, Guanacaste, the Central Pacific, the Osa Peninsula, the North Caribbean and the South Caribbean.It closes with a discussion on conservation and responsible tourism. Like an informed tour guide, the extended captions provide interesting facts and valuable context, all from the perspective of the author / photographer. Highlights on the journey include Arenal, one of the world's most active volcanoes, Tortuguero National Park, where a lone jaguar trots across the sand, giant tree ferns -- evolutionary relics that predate flowering plants - in the Monteverde Cloud Forest Preserve, a blood-scarlet passion flower emerging through leaf litter, a partially submerged crocodile, its riveting stare fixed on the photographer and poison arrow frogs, vividly painted in deadly reds, blues and greens. Overflowing with brilliant page-filling photographs and informative text, this book is as close as one can get to Costa Rica without a passport. Customer Reviews (3)
I love the rainforest
colorful graphics
Costa Rica: A Journey Through Nature |
79. Costa Rica (Central America Today) by Charles J. Shields | |
Paperback: 63
Pages
(2008-10-30)
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80. Gold and Power in Ancient Costa Rica, Panama, and Colombia (Dumbarton Oaks Pre-Columbian Conference Proceedings) | |
Hardcover: 440
Pages
(2003-01-01)
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Editorial Review Product Description The lands between Mesoamerica and the Central Andes are famed for the rich diversity of ancient cultures that inhabited them. Throughout this vast region, from about AD 700 until the sixteenth-century Spanish invasion, a rich and varied tradition of goldworking was practiced. The amount of gold produced and worn by native inhabitants was so great that Columbus dubbed the last New World shores he sailed as Costa Rica—the "Rich Coast." Despite the long-recognized importance of the region in its contribution to Pre-Columbian culture, very few books are readily available, especially in English, on these lands of gold. Gold and Power in Ancient Costa Rica, Panama, and Colombia now fills that gap with eleven articles by leading scholars in the field. Issues of culture change, the nature of chiefdom societies, long-distance trade and transport, ideologies of value, and the technologies of goldworking are covered in these essays as are the role of metals as expressions and materializations of spiritual, political, and economic power. These topics are accompanied by new information on the role of stone statuary and lapidary work, craft and trade specialization, and many more topics, including a reevaluation of the concept of the "Intermediate Area." Collectively, the volume provides a new perspective on the prehistory of these lands and includes articles by Latin American scholars whose writings have rarely been published in English. |
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