Random House New Releases - Travel - South America - Brazil - Between May 18, 2012 and June 17, 2013.

The Unconquered by Scott Wallace

2012-07-24T00:30:00-05:00

The Unconquered In Search of the Amazon's Last Uncontacted Tribes
Written by Scott Wallace

THE UNCONQUERED TELLS THE EXTRAORDINARY TRUE STORY OF A JOURNEY INTO THE DEEPEST RECESSES OF THE AMAZON TO TRACK ONE OF THE PLANET’S LAST UNCONTACTED IN DIGENOUS TRIBES.

Even today there remain tribes in the far reaches of the Amazon rainforest that have avoided contact with modern civilization. Deliberately hiding from the outside world, they are the unconquered, the last survivors of an ancient culture that predates the arrival of Columbus in the New World. In this gripping first-person account of adventure and survival, author Scott Wallace chronicles an expedition into the Amazon’s uncharted depths, discovering the rainforest’s secrets while moving ever closer to a possible encounter with one such tribe—the mysterious flecheiros, or “People of the Arrow,” seldom-glimpsed warriors known to repulse all intruders with showers of deadly arrows. On assignment for National Geographic, Wallace joins Brazilian explorer Sydney Possuelo at the head of a thirty-four-man team that ventures deep into the unknown in search of the tribe. Possuelo’s mission is to protect the Arrow People. But the information he needs to do so can only be gleaned by entering a world of permanent twilight beneath the forest canopy.

Danger lurks at every step as the expedition seeks out the Arrow People even while trying to avoid them. Along the way, Wallace uncovers clues as to who the Arrow People might be, how they have managed to endure as one of the last unconquered tribes, and why so much about them must remain shrouded in mystery if they are to survive. Laced with lessons from anthropology and the Amazon’s own convulsed history, and boasting a Conradian cast of unforgettable characters—all driven by a passion to preserve the wild, but also wracked by fear, suspicion, and the desperate need to make it home alive—The Unconquered reveals this critical battleground in the fight to save the planet as it has rarely been seen, wrapped in a page-turning tale of adventure.

From the Hardcover edition.

Fodor's Rio de Janeiro's 25 Best by Fodor's

2012-06-26T00:30:00-05:00

Fodor's Rio de Janeiro's 25 Best
Written by Fodor's

Welcome to Rio! Rio de Janeiro is home of the 2014 FIFA World Cup and the 2016 Olympic Games, and as a result of the international publicity, millions are traveling to South America to explore Brazil.

Discerning Recommendations: Fodor's Rio de Janeiro's 25 Best, 1st Edition offers savvy advice and recommendations from local writers to help travelers make the most of their visit. Fodor's Choice designates our best picks, from hotels to nightlife. "Word of Mouth" quotes from fellow travelers provide valuable insights.

Handy and Concise: These practical, full-color guides list the 25 top things to see and do in a city, as well as places to stay and eat.

Easy-to-Pack: This is the ideal guide for people on a short trip and those who want something portable to supplement their regular travel guide. Includes a laminated pullout map.

Cheaper Than the Competition: For less than $13, vacationers and business travelers get the essential info they're looking for, in a high-quality package.

Fodor's See It Brazil, 1st Edition by Fodor's

2012-06-26T00:30:00-05:00

Fodor's See It Brazil, 1st Edition
Written by Fodor's

Welcome to Brazil! South America's largest country is booming and tourists are flocking to the culturally rich nation! Home of the 2014 FIFA World Cup and the 2016 Olympic Games, millions of vacationers are excited to explore the country's beaches, carnivals, and world-renowned landmarks (Cristo Redentor).

See It! Fodor's See it Brazil, 1st Edition has all the most essential information about sightseeing, dining, and hotels, grouped by neighborhood or region for on-the-go travel!

Fresh, New Package: A new jacket and trim size, along with wider columns and larger full-color images, bring each destination to life.

Destined for On-the-Go Travel: Essential information about sightseeing, dining, and hotels is grouped by neighborhood or region. With this convenient and easy-to-use layout and handy format, travelers can truly "know as they go."

Guided Walks and Drives: Special tours help travelers fully explore their destination.