The History of Venezuela (Palgrave Essential Histories)

With an upcoming election, Chávez's involvement with U.S. oil exports, and the country becoming a leader of an increasingly united South America, this volume provides necessary background information to understand how Venezuela became what it is today. The history begins with Columbus's third voyage of discovery from Spain. Spanish explorers named the land “Little Venice” for the native homes built on stilts at the water’s edge. Tracing the nation’s 300 years as a Spanish colony through a brief unification followed by civil war, Tarver brings Venezuela’s dramatic history to life. Highlighting events including the discovery of oil in the 1900s and the establishment of democratic government in 1958, Tarver offers a comprehensive chronicle that contextualizes the current unrest under the leadership of Hugo Chávez.

Birds of Venezuela (Princeton Paperbacks)

Venezuela has an immensely rich bird fauna, with 1,381 known species, many of them found nowhere else in the world. This spectacularly illustrated, comprehensive, and up-to-date guide brings together under one cover much of what is known about these species. Its users can identify all the birds in this vast country, from the Caribbean coast in the north to the Amazonian jungles in the south, from the Andes in the west to the Gran Sabana plateau in the east. With a completely new text by Steven Hilty, Birds of Venezuela is a greatly expanded and thoroughly reformatted successor to the pioneering Guide to the Birds of Venezuela (Princeton,1978). It includes sixty-seven beautiful color and black-and-white plates, most by the well-known artists John Gwynne and Guy Tudor, as well as numerous line drawings. The plates and drawings together--almost half of them never before published--depict most of Venezuela's bird species. Introductory chapters cover physical geography, climate, biogeography, vegetation and habitats, conservation, migration, and the history of ornithology in Venezuela. A gallery of forty-four stunning color habitat photos and color habitat and relief maps complete the opening section. Detailed range maps plot collection localities and sight records--a unique feature--for almost all species. Plumage descriptions are provided for each bird, as is extensive information on voice, behavior, and status. More than 800 bibliographic entries accompany the text, making this book an invaluable and broad-based reference to the avifauna of not only Venezuela but much of northern South America. Treating nearly 40 percent of the continent's bird species, Birds of Venezuela is the definitive resource for all birders with an eager eye on this splendorous country and the surrounding region. The most comprehensive, up-to-date, and best illustrated guide to the birds of VenezuelaCovers all 1,381 known species and their subspecies from the Caribbean coast to the jungles of the Amazon, from the Andes to the Gran Sabana plateau--nearly 40 percent of all bird species in South AmericaCompletely new text accompanied by more than 800 bibliographic entriesStrikingly illustrated with 67 color and black & white plates and numerous line drawings44 stunning color habitat photos and color habitat and relief mapsDetailed range maps for each species

Insight Guide Venezuela (Venezuela, 4th ed)

One of over 400 titles in the Insight series, Insight Guide Venezuela. This 372-page book includes a section detailing Venezuela's history, 7 features covering the country's life and culture, ranging from its jungle plateaux to its devil dancers, a region by region visitor's guide to the sights, and a comprehensive Travel Tips section packed with essential contact addresses and numbers. Plus many remarkable photographs and 19 maps.

Lonely Planet Venezuela Edition (Lonely Planet Travel Survival Kit)

Track jaguars around mysterious tabletop mountains and raft through Amazonian rain forest. Relax on a palm-fringed Caribbean beach or put on your party shoes and enjoy Caracas' infamous nightlife. Whether you want to soar over Angel Falls, dance with Corpus Christi devils or hobnob with beauty queens and baseball teams, our unbeatable guidebook gives you detailed coverage for the adventure of a lifetime. • BE PREPARED - highlights, tailored itineraries and an all new 'getting started' section help get your trip underway • EXPLORE - follow Bolivar's footsteps with more than 80 detailed maps • DISCOVER - authoritative coverage of the country's wild and wonderful national parks, from the white sands of Los Roques to the snow-dusted peaks of the Andes • LEARN THE LINGO with help from our practical Spanish-language guide • REST EASY - frank, in-depth hotel and restaurant reviews eliminate the guesswork at any budget

Cuba y Venezuela

Is Venezuela the new Cuba? What are the similarities and divergences of these two revolutionary processes? In the face of Venezuela's accelerating social reforms and rising hysteria about the relationship between Hugo Chvez and Fidel Castro, this is a uniquely objective and authoritative analysis of the two revolutionary processes by Cuba's ambassador to Venezuela.

Teens in Venezuela (Global Connections) (Global Connections)

Teens in Venezuela (Global Connections) (Global Connections) by Sandra Donovan, and Caryn Gracey Jones Published in 2007 by Compass Point Books

Venezuela (Enchantment of the World. Second Series)

Venezuela (Enchantment of the World. Second Series) by Terri Willis Published in 2003 by Children's Press (CT)

Venezuela Abcs

Venezuela Abcs : A Book About the People and Places of Venezuela (Country Abcs) (Country Abcs) by Sharon Katz Cooper, and Stacey Previn Published in 2007 by Picture Window Books

Venezuela in Pictures (Visual Geography. Second Series)

Perfect for beginning readers, this laugh-out-loud joke book about comical celebrations will put a smile on your face!

Venezuela (Modern World Nations)

Venezuela (Modern World Nations) by Richard A. Crooker Library Binding Published in 2006 by Chelsea House Publications

Venezuela (Countries)

Venezuela (Countries) by Kate A. Conley Published in 2003 by Checkerboard Books

Venezuela Alive (Alive Guides Series)

"Packed with in-depth information." (Philadelphia Inquirere). Where to stay, where to eat, the best shopping, entertainment, sightseeing - all based on repeat visits by the authors.

Venezuela (Country Explorers)

Pack your bags! We're headed to Venezuela. On this whirlwind tour, you'll learn all about the country's landscape, culture, people, and more. We'll explore Venezuela's tallest mountain and green rain forests, listen to a folktale, and catch a baseball game. A special section introduces Venezuela's capital, language, population, and flag. Hop on board and take a fun-filled look at your world.

Venezuela (True Books)

Venezuela (True Books) by Ann Heinrichs Published in 1997 by Children's Press (CT)