The Ancient Maya, 6th Edition

By Robert Sharer and Loa Traxler (Stanford University Press; 6 edition, 2005) “’The Ancient Maya’ is the definitive statement for our current understanding of their time and place. It goes well beyond any other competing volume in its encompassing reach.”— Journal of Anthropological Research

Amalia’s Guatemalan Kitchen – Gourmet Cuisine with a Cultural Flair

By Amalia Moreno-Damgaard (Beaver’s Pond Press, 2012)

Winner of 9 National Awards, including Best Foreign Cuisine Book USA by Gourmand World Cookbook Awards 2014.

When the Mountains Tremble

From Amazon.com: The film that shook audiences and critics alike upon its original theatrical release, this Sundance Film Festival winner is now available on DVD. Digitally remastered to commemorate its 20th Anniversary, this special edition chronicles the astonishing story of one woman who stood up for her people and helped wage a rebellion in the wake of seemingly unconquerable oppression. Shot at the height of a heated battle between the heavily-armed Guatemalan Military and a nearly defenseless Mayan population, filmmakers Pamela Yates and Newton Thomas Sigel threw themselves into the center of a storm to capture live combat footage with a surprisingly robust passion and exhilarating flair.

Passport to Adventure: The Mystery of the Maya Guatemala

This short film is a travelogue of Guatemala, providing a glimpse of the country’s natural beauty and rich history, as well as a look at the heritage art of weaving. (Amazon Prime Instant Video)

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