Near the end of her life, Mina Anderson penned a lively memoir that helped Swedish novelist Vilhelm Moberg create "Kristina," the central female character of his beloved emigrant novels, a woman who c
Presents the locations, topographies, climates, populations, industries, languages, religions, governments, economies, ecology, and wildlife of North and Central American and Caribbean regions and cou
The third volume of Margaret W. Rossiter’s landmark survey of the history of American women scientists focuses on their pioneering efforts and contributions from 1972 to the present. Central to this s
Headquartered in Chicago, the Illinois Central Railroad was known as the "Main Line of Mid-America," as it was a major railroad cutting through the middle section of the United States with two major r
Central America is undergoing an important transition. Urban populations are increasing at accelerated speeds, bringing pressing challenges for development, as well as opportunities to boost sustained
Central America is an extraordinarily beautiful part of the world, with sweeping panoramic vistas of tropical vegetation, towering mountains, and striking ethnic and racial diversity. This tropical p
Long-regarded as an archaeologically significant bridge between the great civilizations of South and MesoAmerica, Central America has given rise to a wealth of archaeological data. This work provides
Long-regarded as an archaeologically significant bridge between the great civilizations of South and MesoAmerica, Central America has given rise to a wealth of archaeological data. This work provides
Media Power in Central America is the first book in a generation to explore the media landscape in Central America. It captures the political and cultural interplay between the media and those in powe
Lonely Planet: The world's number one travel guide publisher* Lonely Planet's Best of Central America is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidde
From Lonely Planet: The world's number one travel guide publisher* Durable and waterproof, with a handy slipcase and an easy-fold format, Lonely Planet's Central America Planning Map helps you explo
