6 Rescuing Regal Ruins by Sergio Ortiz
Inspired by this archaeologist father, a passionate entrepreneur has restored a crumbling mansion in the Yucatán to its past glory. 

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16 A Painter's Bridge of Surprises  by Luisa Valenzuela
In the treasure houses of Giancarlo Puppo, disquieting creatures converge to tell intriguing stories    

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22  Bred to Soar by Jeffrey P. Cohn 
Despite setbacks, captive-hatched California condors are now surviving at a higher rate when released into the wild. 

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30 Portraits From Beyond the Palette by Miguel Sayago
Photographing them in their studios and homes, Miguel Sayago captures the personal hues of noted Chilean painters. 

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40 Conflicts of a Giant Conifer by Timothy Warren
Long a valuable economic resource and now a tool for climate research, Chile's alerce tree endures ongoing controversy. 

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48 Odyssey of Harmony by Caleb Bach
Uruguayan pianist Luis Batlle Ibáñez has excelled as a performer and teacher, inspiring young artists from the Southern Cone to New England.