Lonely Planet Panama
by Scott Doggett
Path Between the Seas : the
Creation of the Panama Canal, 1870-1914 The story of
the Panama Canal is complex, full of heroes, villains, and victims.
McCullough's long, richly detailed, and eminently literate book pays homage to
an immense undertaking. --Gregory McNamee
The Building of the Panama Canal in Historic Photographs
by Ulrich Keller (Editor)
Portrait of the Panama Canal :
From Construction to the Twenty-First Century (International Portrait Series)
by William Friar.
This lively collection of historic and
contemporary photographs accompanied by insightful text showcases one of the
true wonders of the world.
A
Guide to the Birds of Panama
by Robert S. Ridgely, John A.
Gwynne.
Revised and expanded edition of a marvelous field guide to some 1,000 species
in this rich and varied (and threatened) region. About 850 of the species are
illustrated, most on 48 color plates, of which 19 were newly prepared for
their edition. Follows the sequence and taxonomy of the 1983 check-list of the
American Ornithologists Union. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland,
Or.
A
Magic Web: The Tropical Forest of Barro Colorado Islandby Christian Ziegler (Photographer), Egbert G. Leigh. In A Magic Web, photographer Christian Ziegler and ecologist Egbert Leigh invite readers to enter the marvelous world of Barro Colorado Island. This book provides a unique combination of the spectacular photography of a picture-book and clear, authoritative text written by an active scientist who has spent half a lifetime trying to understand tropical forests.
Living and Investing in Panamaby Christopher Howard
Adventures
in Nature Panama (Adventures in Nature Series)by William Friar, Bill Friar. Adventures in Nature: Panama highlights only the most interesting places and activities for adventure travelers. Author William Friar gives you vivid scenic descriptions-from the cool highlands to the lowland tropical forest-along with tips on getting around and a wide variety of accommodation options. You'll also find details on the country's conservation efforts and environmental challenges, with advice on how you can support local communities without damaging the environment.
Getting
to know Panamaby Michèle Labrut "Getting to Know Panama" fills a need for those who come to Panama as visitors or residents. The book reflects the author's deep fascination for the country's history, culture, modern vitality as a center of commerce, and the abiding beauty of its islands, beaches, mountains and jungles. She guides the reader on many a hinterland trek and caters to the seekers of adventure as well as the naturalists who are discovering the vastness and variety of Panama's unspoiled ecosystems.
Portrait
of the Panama Canal: From Construction to the Twenty-First Century,
by William Friar, George R. Goethals Completely revised and
updated in time for the Centennial Anniversary of breaking ground for the
Panama Canal, this lively collection of historic and contemporary
photographs and informative and insightful text dramatically showcases one
of the true wonders of the world.
Hunter
Travel Guides Adventure Guide Panama (Adventure Guides Series)
by Patricia Katzman
Ulysses
Travel Guide Panama (Ulysses Travel Guides)by Marc Rigole, Claude-Victor Langlois