Download or read book The Book of Rio written by Cesar Cardoso and published by Comma Press. This book was released on 2015-06-12 with total page 127 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It’s the city the rest of the world descends on to party…. whether for the spectacular annual Carnival, the sun-kissed beaches, the World Cup, or, in 2016, the Olympics. It’s also a place that’s sadly become synonymous with some of the excesses of partying, the dark underbelly that accompanies any urban hedonist’s destination. But these are just two images of Rio. There are countless others: opulent seat of two former empires; stronghold of brutal, twentieth-century dictatorships; sprawling metropolis stretched between stunning mountain tops and equally stunningeconomic extremes – from the affluence of neighbourhoods like Leblon and Ipanema, to the overcrowded slums in the foothills, the favelas. This anthology brings together ten short stories that go beyond the postcards and snapshots, and introduce us to real residents of Rio – the cariocas: young hopefuls training to be the next stars of samba, exhausted labourers press-ganged into meeting an impossible construction deadline (the nation’s pride being at stake), bored call-girls, nostalgic drag queens, married couples having petty middle-class domestics…. These are characters who’ve developed a deep understanding of Rio’s contradictions, a way of living with the grey areas – between the grime and the glitz – that make Rio the ‘marvellous city’ it is.

Download or read book Lonely Planet Rio de Janeiro written by Lonely Planet and published by Lonely Planet. This book was released on 2016-05-01 with total page 515 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher Lonely Planet Rio de Janeiro is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Samba the night away in Lapa, people-watch and sip sunset cocktails on Ipanema Beach or get up close to Christ the Redeemer and marvel at the panoramic view of Rio; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Rio de Janeiro and begin your journey now! Inside Lonely Planet Rio de Janeiro: Full-color maps and images throughout Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sight-seeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss Cultural insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - history, music, football, architecture, outdoors, beaches, dance Free, convenient pull-out Rio de Janeiro map (included in print version), plus over 26 color maps Covers Ipanema, Leblon, Gavea, Jardim Botanico, Lagoa, Copacabana, Leme, Botafogo, Urca, Flamengo, Centro, Cinelandia, Santa Teresa, Lapa, Zona Norte, Barra da Tijuca, Western Rio and more eBook Features: (Best viewed on tablet devices and smartphones) Downloadable PDF and offline maps prevent roaming and data charges Effortlessly navigate and jump between maps and reviews Add notes to personalise your guidebook experience Seamlessly flip between pages Bookmarks and speedy search capabilities get you to key pages in a flash Embedded links to recommendations' websites Zoom-in maps and images Inbuilt dictionary for quick referencing The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet Rio de Janeiro, our most comprehensive guide to Rio de Janeiro, is perfect for both exploring top sights and taking roads less traveled. Looking for just the highlights? Check out Make My Day Rio de Janeiro, a colorful and uniquely interactive guide that allows you to effortlessly plan your itinerary by flipping, mixing and matching top sights. Looking for more extensive coverage? Check out Lonely Planet Brazil for a comprehensive look at all the region has to offer. Authors: Written and researched by Lonely Planet. About Lonely Planet: Since 1973, Lonely Planet has become the world's leading travel media company with guidebooks to every destination, an award-winning website, mobile and digital travel products, and a dedicated traveler community. Lonely Planet covers must-see spots but also enables curious travelers to get off beaten paths to understand more of the culture of the places in which they find themselves. Important Notice: The digital edition of this book may not contain all of the images found in the physical edition.

Download or read book Fodor s Rio de Janeiro s 25 Best written by Fodor's and published by Fodors Travel Publications. This book was released on 2012-06-26 with total page 177 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A travel guide to Rio de Janeiro provides recommendations on hotels, restaurants, shopping, local transportation, points of interest, and nightlife.

Download or read book Rio the Best of Brazil written by Arnold Greenberg and published by Hunter Publishing, Inc. This book was released on 2008-03 with total page 410 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A 420-page travel guide with color photos and maps throughout.

Download or read book Favela written by Janice Perlman and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2010-06-10 with total page 448 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Janice Perlman wrote the first in-depth account of life in the favelas, a book hailed as one of the most important works in global urban studies in the last 30 years. Now, in Favela, Perlman carries that story forward to the present. Re-interviewing many longtime favela residents whom she had first met in 1969--as well as their children and grandchildren--Perlman offers the only long-term perspective available on the favelados as they struggle for a better life. Perlman discovers that while educational levels have risen, democracy has replaced dictatorship, and material conditions have improved, many residents feel more marginalized than ever. The greatest change is the explosion of drug and arms trade and the high incidence of fatal violence that has resulted. Yet the greatest challenge of all is job creation--decent work for decent pay. If unemployment and under-paid employment are not addressed, she argues, all other efforts will fail to resolve the fundamental issues. Foreign Affairs praises Perlman for writing "with compassion, artistry, and intelligence, using stirring personal stories to illustrate larger points substantiated with statistical analysis."

Download or read book The End written by Fernanda Torres and published by Restless Books. This book was released on 2017-07-11 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The End centers on five friends in Rio de Janeiro who, nearing the end of their lives, are left with memories—of parties, marriages, divorces, fixations, inhibitions, bad decisions—and the physical indignities of aging. Alvaro lives alone and spends his time going from doctor to doctor and bemoaning the evils of his ex-wife. Silvio is a junkie who can’t give up the excesses of sex and drugs even in his old age. Ribeiro is an athletic beach bum enjoying a prolonged sex life thanks to Viagra. Neto is the square member of the group, a faithful husband until his last days. And Ciro is the Don Juan envied by all—but the first to die, struck down by cancer. For all of them, successful careers, personal revelations, and Zen serenity are out of the question, blocked by a seemingly insurmountable wall of frustrations. Orbiting around them are a priest questioning his vocation and a cast of complicated women, neglected and embattled by these self-involved men. Edgy and wise, this tragicomic debut delves into taboo subjects—death, infidelity, impotence, the difficulties of marriage—with unsentimental honesty, and brings Rio and these characters to life in full color.

Download or read book Walking the Amazon written by Ed Stafford and published by Random House. This book was released on 2012 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: On 9th August 2010, Ed Stafford became the first person ever to walk the entire length of the Amazon river. This text takes readers on his daring journey along the world's greatest river and through the most bio-diverse habitat on Earth.

Download or read book Pois n o written by Antônio Roberto Monteiro Simões and published by University of Texas Press. This book was released on 2010-01-01 with total page 598 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Spanish speakers can learn Brazilian Portuguese much more rapidly than any other language, and thousands of students have used Antônio Simões's text/workbook Com licença: Brazilian Portuguese for Spanish Speakers to make the transition between the two languages. Recognizing the need for a text that incorporates current cultural references and the latest language pedagogy, Simões now offers Pois não: Brazilian Portuguese Course for Spanish Speakers, with Basic Reference Grammar. Pois não contrasts Portuguese and Spanish, which accomplishes two main goals. It teaches the equivalent of one year of college Portuguese in one semester, three times a week, to Spanish speakers who also have a solid understanding of English. Additionally, the book serves as a basic reference guide to Brazilian Portuguese for the same audience. Pois não can be used by students in the classroom or by independent learners. Users of the book may focus on the drills alone, concentrate on both the explanations and drills, or use the book as a reference for consultation only. Answers to all of the exercises are included in the book. A CD containing recordings by native Brazilian speakers of dialogues that appear in the book is included.

Download or read book Dancing with the Devil in the City of God written by Juliana Barbassa and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2015-07-28 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From prizewinning journalist and Brazilian native Juliana Barbassa comes a deeply reported and beautifully written account of the seductive and chaotic city of Rio de Janeiro as it struggles with poverty and corruption on the brink of the 2016 Olympic Games. Juliana Barbassa moved a great deal throughout her life, but Rio was always home. After twenty-one years abroad, she returned to find her native city—once ravaged by inflation, drug wars, corrupt leaders, and dying neighborhoods—undergoing a major change. Rio has always aspired to the pantheon of global capitals, and under the spotlight of the 2014 World Cup and the 2016 Olympic Games it seems that its moment has come. But in order to prepare itself for the world stage, Rio must vanquish the entrenched problems that Barbassa recalls from her childhood. Turning this beautiful but deeply flawed place into a pristine showcase of the best that Brazil has to offer in just a few years is a tall order—and with the whole world watching, the stakes couldn’t be higher. Library Journal called Dancing with the Devil in the City of God “akin to Charlie LeDuff’s Detroit”—a book that “combines history and personal interviews in an informative and engaging work.” This kaleidoscopic portrait of Rio introduces the reader to the people who make up this city of extremes, revealing their aspirations and their grit, their violence, their hungers, and their splendor, and shedding light on the future of this city they are building together. Dancing with the Devil in the City of God is an insider perspective from a native daughter and “a fascinating look at the people who live in and aspire to change one of the world’s most impressive cities” (Booklist, starred review).

Download or read book Top 50 Best Things to do in Rio de Janeiro Brazil written by Nicholas Khatch and published by NK. This book was released on 2023-07-31 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Welcome to our comprehensive list of 50 must-do activities in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil's vibrant cultural capital. Prepare to embark on an exciting journey through this dynamic city, where natural beauty, captivating landmarks, and rich traditions converge to create an unforgettable experience. Our list begins with iconic attractions that are synonymous with Rio de Janeiro. First on the agenda is a visit to the majestic Christ the Redeemer statue, perched atop Corcovado Mountain, offering breathtaking panoramic views of the city. Next, immerse yourself in the vibrant energy of Copacabana Beach, where golden sands meet azure waters, creating the perfect backdrop for relaxation and people-watching. A cable car ride to Sugarloaf Mountain is an absolute must, providing awe-inspiring views of Rio's coastline and mountains. Moving beyond the classics, our list delves into the heart of Rio's neighborhoods, starting with Santa Teresa. This bohemian enclave boasts charming streets adorned with colorful houses, art galleries, and cozy cafes. Explore the Selarón Steps, a mosaic masterpiece created by artist Jorge Selarón, before venturing downtown to discover the city's rich history and architectural gems. Be sure to visit the iconic Municipal Theater, an architectural marvel reminiscent of Europe's grand opera houses. For those seeking adventure and natural wonders, Tijuca National Park is a must-visit. Hike through this sprawling urban rainforest, where lush vegetation, cascading waterfalls, and exotic wildlife await. To truly immerse yourself in Rio's unique culture, explore the favelas with a knowledgeable guide who will provide insights into the vibrant communities that make up the city's social fabric. Engage with locals, witness captivating street art, and discover the resilience and creativity that define Rio's favela culture. No visit to Rio is complete without indulging in its lively nightlife and festivities. Experience the world-renowned Carnival, a dazzling spectacle of samba parades, colorful costumes, and infectious rhythms that pulse through the Sambadrome. Dance the night away in Lapa, a boisterous neighborhood known for its vibrant bars, live music venues, and lively street parties. With this comprehensive list of 50 things to do in Rio de Janeiro, you'll be equipped to explore the city's iconic landmarks, immerse yourself in its vibrant culture, and create memories that will last a lifetime. Get ready to embrace the Cidade Maravilhosa (Marvelous City) and embark on an unforgettable adventure in one of the most captivating destinations in the world.

Download or read book Rio For Partiers written by Cristiano Nogueira and published by Solcat travel guides. This book was released on 2014-09-09 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rio For Partiers is the quintessential travel guide to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, a.k.a. the party capital of South America. It is designed to help visitors hit the ground running by offering complete yet concise travel tips, overview, day tours, food and nightlife scene. Winner of 3 international publishing awards. Updated every year!

Download or read book Lonely Planet Brazil written by Lonely Planet and published by Lonely Planet. This book was released on 2016-05-01 with total page 1689 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lonely Planet Brazil is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Party at Carnaval in Rio, come face to face with monkeys and other creatures in the Amazon, or snorkel the aquatic life-filled natural aquariums of Bonito, all with your trusted travel companion.

Download or read book Frommer s Rio de Janeiro Day by Day written by Alexandra de Vries and published by *Frommers. This book was released on 2011-05-03 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Frommer's first edition Rio de Janeiro Day by Day is your personal tour guide to the sizzling city of Rio. Specialized tours cater to art and architecture fans or those traveling with kids, while entertainment and nightlife reviews will tell you the best places to sip a caipirinha and listen to samba. Whether you're an outdoor adventurer or a partier in search of a good time, Rio de Janeiro Day by Day will help you plan a memorable trip. With complete coverage of Carnaval and the city's beaches, extensive hotel, restaurant, and shopping listings, and information on day trips to Paraty, Petropolis, and Buzios, Frommer's Rio de Janeiro Day by Day is the premier guide to the Brazilian city.

Download or read book Brazil written by Regis St Louis and published by Goodman Publishers. This book was released on 2013 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Brazil's not just preparing to host both the World Cup and the Summer Olympics--it's an emerging superpower that's ready to take its turn at the center of global attention. Guided by Lonely Planet travel writer Regis St. Louis, come discover this dynamic economic and cultural force. Explore landscapes of unparalleled natural beauty, from the Amazon rainforest to Bahia's and Rio's sublime beaches to the breathtaking magnificence of Iguassu Falls. Visit man-made marvels like the modernist masterpieces of architect Oscar Niemeyer. Meet a population of remarkable diversity and character, with a unique mix of cultures that has given birth to carnaval, a world-famous cuisine, and the "beautiful game" that is Brazilian soccer.

Download or read book The Persephone Book of Short Stories written by and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page 477 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: To celebrate having reached their one hundredth volume, here is Persephone's marvelous collection of short stories by women. They are very well chosen: some are by first-rank authors, including Katherine Mansfield, Edith Wharton, Dorothy Parker, Irène Némirovsky and Penelope Fitzgerald; others from well-known writers who have been championed by the imprint and deservedly gained fresh recognition, such as Dorothy Whipple and Mollie Panter-Downes. There are 30 stories in all, and all remarkably unhampered by their time. The first, Susan Glaspell's story of love and lexicography from 1909, seems as bold as the last, by Georgina Hammick (from 1986), though you might not have found such an unflinching description of a gynaecological procedure 103 years ago. Put-upon mothers, exasperated wives, discarded mistresses - shared tropes bind these disparate stories into a coherent whole. A stand-out is Norah Hoult's 1938 story of a wife whose husband is grateful for the money her gentleman friend pays her for sex.

Download or read book Rio de Janeiro written by Gary Jones and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2018-08-16 with total page 66 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rio de Janeiro Travel Guide Learn Everything You Need to Know for Your Short Stay in Rio de Janeiro !!You're about to discover the best Rio de Janeiro has to offer in a unique guide that will give you an overview of the best Rio de Janeiro has to offer.If you are looking for a long academic text describing everything in Rio de Janeiro then don't buy this book.This book is for the short stay traveler.This book focuses on Rio de Janeiro and has a brief overview of all the other main cities in Brazil! Here Is A Preview Of What You'll Learn... Background and History of Brazil Brazilian Culture The Best of Rio de Janeiro Where to find the Best Restaurants The Best Beaches in Rio de Janeiro Medical Precautions for Travelers The Best Shopping Experiences Rio de Janeiro Nightlife - including bars and clubs Much, much more! Download your copy today!

Download or read book Porous City written by Bruno Carvalho and published by Liverpool University Press. This book was released on 2017-09-25 with total page 252 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A timely and original cultural history of Rio de Janeiro.