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By Richard Ffrench
MacMillan Caribbean
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The Caribbean islands of Trinidad and Tobago provide a fascinating opportunity for anyone interested in natural history, particularly birds. Trinidad's position, a mere ten miles from the South American mainland, means that its flora and fauna are essentially continental by nature. This second edition has been completely revised and updated and features 106 species of birds. |
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By Martyn Kenefick & Floyd Hayes
Yale University Press
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Trinidad and Tobago, tropical islands on the continental shelf of northeastern South America, enjoy a rich diversity of bird species, including visitors from the nearby mainland and others traveling the migratory flyway from North America. This compact, portable field guide is designed to provide birders and ornithologists with all the up-to-date information they need to identify birds in the field. The book features color illustrations and descriptions of almost 470 different species—every species known to occur naturally in Trinidad or Tobago as well as those successfully introduced there. Following a brief description of the geography, habitats, and climate of the region, the guide offers instructions for identifying birds, watching safely, and discovering the places where particular species are most likely to be found. No resident or visitor to the islands will want to be without this essential guide. |
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Naparima Girls' High School
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By Ramin Ganeshram
Hippocrene Books
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Inspired by memories of her father and her own experiences on the islands, Ramin Ganeshram introduces the reader to a beautiful nation with a rich and eclectic cultural heritage. African, Indian, Chinese, and British culinary influences come together in a unique Trinidadian blend. shrimp creole and beef stew with dumplings are familiar dishes with island twists, while baigan chokho (roasted eggplant), channa aloo (stewed potatoes and chickpeas), and a rich black cake are sure to be new favourites. It features foreword by renowned "New York Times" food columnist Molly O'Neill, and a glossary of terms and resource section for finding ingredients. It is updated with new recipes and a detailed travel section for visitors to Trinidad and Tobago. It includes 175 recipes adapted for the North American kitchen, and a 16-page colour photo insert. |
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By Eric Williams
A&b Publishers Group
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By Lesley Gordon
Insight Guides
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"Insight Guides" provide the complete picture through expert and informative text and remarkable photography. Each book is an inspiring background read, serving as an invaluable, on-the-spot companion. They can also be kept as a superb, visual souvenir of a visit. Expert local writers bring to life a destination's history, culture, arts and people. The guides contain detailed, cross-reference maps, which means that areas and sites mentioned can be quickly pin pointed. They also incorporate all the travel details and contact numbers visitors will need. |
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By Shannon Dudley
Oxford University Press, USA
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A symbol of Trinidadian culture, the steelband has made an extraordinary transformation since its origins-from junk metal to steel orchestra, and from disparaged underclass pastime to Trinidad and Tobago's national instrument. Now, Shannon Dudley gives the first discerning look at the musical thinking that ignited this transformation, and the way it articulates with Afro-Trinidadian tradition, carnival, colonial authority, and nationalist politics. Music from behind the Bridge tells the story of the steelband from the point of view of musicians who overcame disadvantages of poverty and prejudice with their extraordinary ambition. Literally referring to the poor neighborhoods nestled in the hills bordering Port of Spain to the East, "Behind the Bridge" is also a metaphor for conditions of social disadvantage and cultural resistance that shaped the steelband movement in the various Afro-Trinidadian communities where it first took root.
The book further explores the implications of the steelband's "nationalization" in post-independence Trinidad and Tobago, and contemporary steelband musicians' preoccupation with the formally adjudicated annual Panorama competition. In discussing the intersection of musical thinking, festivity, and politics, this book connects important questions about the history of the steelband to general questions about the relation between popular culture and nationalism. |
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By Lawson Wood
Lonely Planet Publications
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The twin island nation of Trinidad & Tobago boasts natural beauty and rich cultural attractions. Tobago, the "little sister" island is one of the emerging stars of Caribbean diving. On thrilling drift dives, ride the current past the world's largest brain corals. For a tamer experience, dive or snorkel the shallow Buccoo Reef. At Speyside you can regularly swim with manta rays. Above water, Trinidad & Tobago offers first-class bird-watching, beautiful beaches and a lively Carnival celebration. This book describes 49 of the best dive sites, from popular Tobago spots to Trinidad's less-explored Bocas Islands, with full-color photos throughout. You'll get specific information on: - Dive site depth range, access and conditions
- Common and hazardous marine life
- Topside activities and attractions
- Diving services and accommodations
- 12 easy-to-read maps
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By Wendell Mottley
Ian Randle Publishers
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Trinidad and Tobago is the primary supplier of Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) to the United States. How did this twin island nation state with less than 0.5 per cent of the world s natural gas reserves, establish itself as a world class gas export hub, also becoming the world s largest exporter of commodity chemicals methanol and ammonia? Wendell Mottley answers these questions in Trinidad and Tobago Industrial Policy. In examining how the resulting accretion of wealth has affected the social and political polity of Trinidad and Tobago, Mottley traces the resource-led development in a democratically emerging political economy while analyzing the policy errors and new directions for the future. This book differs from others on the subject of natural resource development by examining the experience of a democracy not an autocracy. Mottley reveals, as only an active participant could, how fragmented the development of Trinidad and Tobago s industrial policy was experimental, subject to reverses, and aided by the sheer luck if good timing and the intervention of talented individuals. Combining his observations in his native Trinidad and Tobago with a rigorous and illustrative economic and financial analysis born of his own scholarship as an economist and his vantage point as an international investment banker, Mottley presents a plan for Trinidad and Tobago s sustainable economic future while offering a solid contribution to the literature on natural resource based development. Engaging and provocative, Trinidad and Tobago Industrial Policy will be equally valuable to players in the international energy industry as well as students of development economics. |
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By Polly Thomas
Rough Guides
Released: 2010-10-18
Paperback (312 pages)
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The Rough Guide to Trinidad and Tobago is the definitive guide to the most exciting and unexplored of the Caribbean islands. The full-colour section introduces the islands’ diverse highlights from tropical bird watching in Northern Trinidad and the secluded wave-whipped sand at Tobago’s Pirates bay, to hiking in the forested peaks of the Northern range. This updated fourth edition gives expert background on everything from exotic wildlife to Trinidad’s flamboyant pre-Lenten Carnival celebrations. You’ll find detailed coverage of Trinidad’s best hikes, where to watch turtles laying eggs and sample the island’s delicious cuisine, as well as an appraising rundown of what to do in Tobago, Trinidad’s more tourist-oriented sister isle. The Contexts section provides informed coverage of the islands’ history, politics and current affairs, as well as the low-down on soca, calypso and steelpan, religion, fauna and flora, and books, while the patois glossary unpicks local slang. This guide comes complete with clear maps and practical information on accommodation and transportation; and recommendations of all the best places for eating, drinking, and music. The Rough Guide to Trinidad & Tobago is like having a local friend plan your trip! |
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