10 Suriname: A Culture of Tolerance by Larry Luxner
This thirty-year-old nation is a harmonious home to diverse religious and ethnic groups and the world's largest nature reserve.    

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20 Silent Witness, Seismic Sagas by Louis Werner 
Chilean scientists are studying historic accounts of earthquakes for clues that will help them predict the size and timing of future eruptions.   

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28 Bizarre Blooms of Baja by Jeffrey P. Cohn
Embracing a variety of habitats and weather conditions, this pristine peninsula is home to a range of unique plants.   

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38 Translating in High Fidelity by Paula Durbin
With unfailing respect for the original text, Rolando Costa Picazo has produced definitive Spanish editions of works by some of the greatest British and U.S. writers.  

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42  Unbeaten Paths to Pumalín by Ricardo Carrasco Stuparich 
A newly designated sanctuary in southern Chile has a wealth of natural resources and native species, making it ideal for adventure tourism

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52 Attuned to the Timbre by Caleb Bach
In concert performances and recordings, Eduardo Fernández explores the polyphonic potential of the versatile guita.