Llamas Beyond the Andes

Llamas Beyond the Andes
Author: Marcia Stephenson
Publisher: University of Texas Press
Total Pages: 391
Release: 2023-12-12
Genre: History
ISBN: 1477328408

An exploration of the unexpected role that llamas and other Andean camelids played in transoceanic relationships and knowledge exchange.

Secret of the Andes

Secret of the Andes
Author: Ann Nolan Clark
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 129
Release: 1976-10-28
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0140309268

A Newbery Medal Winner An Incan boy who tends llamas in a hidden valley in Peru learns the traditions and secrets of his ancestors. "The story of an Incan boy who lives in a hidden valley high in the mountains of Peru with old Chuto the llama herder. Unknown to Cusi, he is of royal blood and is the 'chosen one.' A compelling story."—Booklist

The South American Camelids

The South American Camelids
Author: Duccio Bonavia
Publisher: Cotsen Institute of Archaeology
Total Pages: 662
Release: 2008
Genre: Camelidae
ISBN:

"In this book, Duccio Bonavia tackles major questions about these camelids, from their domestication to their distribution at the time of the Spanish conquest. One of Bonavia's hypotheses is that the arrival of the Europeans and their introduced Old World animals forced the Andean camelids away from the Pacific coast, creating the (mistaken) impression that camelids were exclusively high-altitude animals. Bonavia also addresses the diseases of camelids and their population density, suggesting that the original camelid populations suffered from a different type of mange than that introduced by the Europeans. This new mange, he believes, was one of the causes behind the great morbidity of camelids in Colonial times. In terms of domestication, while Bonavia believes that the major centers must have been the puna zone intermediate zones, he adds that the process should not be seen as restricted to a single environmental zone.".

Late Lunch with Llamas

Late Lunch with Llamas
Author: Mary Pope Osborne
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
Total Pages: 128
Release: 2020-07-07
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0525648429

The #1 bestselling Magic Tree House series is ready to whisk you away through time with Jack and Annie--this time to South America! When the magic tree house whisks Jack and Annie to a mountainside, they are surprised to find farmers nearby. Then they learn that the farmer's baby llama has been stolen, and Jack and Annie vow to bring the little animal back to its owners. But the journey is treacherous--they must climb to the peak of Machu Picchu and climb back down in order to complete this mission. Jack and Annie have been on many dangerous travels, but can they survive this one? Track the facts with Jack and Annie in the nonfiction companion to this book: Llamas and the Andes. Did you know that there's a Magic Tree House book for every kid? Magic Tree House: Perfect for readers who are just beginning chapter books Merlin Missions: More challenging adventures for the experienced reader Fact Trackers: Nonfiction companions to your favorite Magic Tree House adventures If you're looking for Merlin Mission #34: Season of the Sandstorms, it was renumbered as part of the rebrand in 2017 as Merlin Mission #6.

Art and Vision in the Inca Empire

Art and Vision in the Inca Empire
Author: Adam Herring
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 263
Release: 2015-05-22
Genre: Art
ISBN: 1107094364

This book offers a new, art-historical interpretation of pre-contact Inca culture and power and includes over sixty color images.

Nature and Culture in the Andes

Nature and Culture in the Andes
Author: Daniel W. Gade
Publisher: Univ of Wisconsin Press
Total Pages: 308
Release: 1999
Genre: History
ISBN: 9780299161248

This text reveals the intimate and unexpected relationships of plants, animals and people in western South America. Daniel Gade encourages the reader to look beyond the obvious to see the true complexity of ecological relationships.

Waterless Mountain

Waterless Mountain
Author: Laura Adams Armer
Publisher: Courier Corporation
Total Pages: 260
Release: 2014
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0486492885

Story, told in beautiful poetic prose, of the training of a present-day Navajo Indian boy who feels a vocation to become a medicine man.

Shen of the Sea

Shen of the Sea
Author: Arthur Bowie Chrisman
Publisher:
Total Pages: 280
Release: 1925
Genre: Children's stories, American
ISBN:

Newbery Awards.

Current Therapy in Large Animal Theriogenology - E-Book

Current Therapy in Large Animal Theriogenology - E-Book
Author: Robert S. Youngquist
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 1088
Release: 2006-11-23
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1437713408

An essential resource for both students and practitioners, this comprehensive text provides practical, up-to-date information about normal reproduction and reproductive disorders in horses, cattle, small ruminants, swine, llamas, and other livestock. Featuring contributions from experts in the field, each section is devoted to a different large animal species and begins with a review of the clinically relevant aspects of the reproductive anatomy and physiology of both males and females. Key topics include the evaluation of breeding soundness, pregnancy diagnosis, diagnosis and treatment of infertility, abortion, obstetrics, surgery of the reproductive tract, care of neonates, and the latest reproductive technology. Includes coverage of all large animal species. All sections provide a review of clinically pertinent reproductive physiology and anatomy of males and females of each species. Complete coverage of the most current reproductive technology, including embryo transfer, estrous synchronization, and artificial insemination. A new section on alternative farming that addresses reproduction in bison, elk, and deer. New to the equine section: stallion management, infertility, and breeding soundness evaluation. New to the bovine section: estrous cycle synchronization, reproductive biotechnology, ultrasonographic determination of fetal gender, heifer development, and diagnosis of abortion. New to the porcine section: artificial insemination, boar/stud management, diseases of postpartum period, and infectious disease control. New to the llama section: infectious disease and nutrition.

Death in the Andes

Death in the Andes
Author: Mario Vargas Llosa
Publisher: Macmillan + ORM
Total Pages: 328
Release: 2011-03-04
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1429921587

Plunge into the heart of the remote Peruvian Andes in Mario Vargas Llosa's stunning novel, Death in the Andes. This narrative weaves an intricate tapestry of stark political realities, age-old Andean mysticism, and a chilling mystery that leaves no stone unturned. The book promises a riveting blend of genres, serving as both a political allegory and a gripping detective novel. It shimmers with an undercurrent of magical realism, embroiling readers in the nooks and corners of an isolated community caught in the web of violent guerrilla warfare. Immerse yourself in the ancient Dionysian rituals of Greece mirrored in unsettling, cannibalistic sacrifices, unveiling profound connections to Peru's Indian heritage and pre-Hispanic mysticism. The narrative's panoramic view of Peruvian society illuminates its violent present, deeply entrenched in its rich yet haunting past. A breathtaking exploration of South American literature from Nobel Prize-winning author Vargas Llosa, Death in the Andes is a resounding tribute to Latin American literature and an unforgettable journey into the pulsating heart of Peru.