6 Hidden Harmony of the Q'ero by Victor Englebert
High in the Peruvian Andes, this isolated Indian community tenaciously preserves traditions that reflect its spiritual union with the natural surroundings.  

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14 Splendor of the Living Dead by Kevin Carrel Footer
In a visit with this world-renowned Columbian novelist, our author snapped highlights of his typical workday.  

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22 Steep Slopes of Recovery by Jeffrey P. Cohn 
A Mexican cement company is helping pave the way to restore the hear-endangered bighorn sheep to the Chihuahuan Desert. 

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28 Song of a Forest Restored by Vicky Shorr
World-renowned Brazilian photographer Sebastião Salgado was inspired to plant seeds that are renewing the life of a community.  

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38 Young Eyes on Living Treasures by Suzanne Murphy-Larronde
Thanks to the Conservation Thrust of Puerto Rico, children of all ages are learning to preserve and manage the island's rich natural resources. 

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44 A Human Body of Books by Caleb Bach 
A passionate seeker of knowledge, Mexican writer Margo Glantz connects lines between critical essays, fiction, and personal histories.