6 Vik Muniz: Between Illusion and Memory by Marguerite Feitlowitz
Using nontraditional material, this inventive Brazilian artist captures the light and dark sides of his subjects in enduring images

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16 Come Together at the Cornerstone by Caleb Bach
A nonprofit organization in New Mexico restores historic adobe structures while providing an opportunity for communities to reaffirm cultural values

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24 Equine Allies in the New World by Louis Werner
Inspiring myths and legends, the horses of the conquistadors played an important role in Spain's victory over the Indians

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30 In The Fold of Sacred Summit Text and photographs by Ricardo Carrasco Stuparich
A trekker on a little-known route to Ausangate mountain in Peru's southeastern cordillera marvel at the natural wonders and serenity of daily life

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38 Listening to the Language of the Land  by David A. Taylor
Researchers are applying indigenous traditional knowledge in innovative efforts to improve the environment and health care

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46 Author of His Own Destiny  by Celia Sankar   Photographs by Clément Allard
Trinidad-born writes Neil Bissoondath rejects cultural stereotyping, focusing instead on the rights of individuals to shape their identities

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