Below is an easy-to-browse
gallery of books that cater to those who are interested in visiting El Salvador
or learning more about its ancient past. The majority of descriptions below are
by independent editors. Feel free to purchase these books directly from Amazon.com!
The
Ch'orti' Maya Area: Past and Present :
The Ch'orti' area - located in present-day Guatemala, Honduras, and El Salvador
- was once the southernmost region of the ancient Maya world. Though thousands
of years of tumultuous change have altered the face of the region drastically,
many Ch'orti' have preserved their identity and maintained strong cultural ties
to their past, and the region generally continues to practice traditions with
Ch'orti' roots.
..."The Ch'orti' Area" presents a holistic, multidisciplinary
and long-term look at these people, their culture, and the region itself. Highlighting
research from leading scholars around the globe, this collection is an impressive
exploration of the history of human habitation in the area from approximately
3,000 years ago to the present.
The Book of Destiny: Unlocking the Secrets
of the Ancient Mayans and the Prophecy of 2012 :
Discover What the Prophecy of 2012 Means for Your Life - According to the Mayan
Elders, at the moment of birth every human being is given a destiny. Our life
challenge is to develop ourselves and our skills in order to fulfill this destiny,
thus fueling our individual contribution to the planet. At the heart of The Book
of Destiny is the sacred Mayan calendar, an extraordinary tool that allows the
reader to discover this destiny, along with one’s special Mayan symbol, origin,
as well as the protection spirits that accompany them through life.
Poetically
narrated, the book describes how the calendar contains the scientific legacy of
the Mayan people, preserved and transmitted over the centuries through oral tradition
and written texts. Written at the request of the Mayan Elders, by member of the
Guatemalan Elders Council and Mayan Priest Carlos Barrios, The Book of Destiny
is a tool to help people understand their life purpose and to use this profound
knowledge to make the best of their time on earth.
This authoritative work is the first visual dictionary of Maya glyphs published
since the script's complete decipherment, offering a much-needed, comprehensive
catalogue of 1100 secured glyphs. Each entry includes the illustrated glyph, it's
phonetic transcription, Mayan equivalent, part of speech and meaning.
Painting the Maya Universe: Royal Ceramics
of the Classic Period:
...compelling, eloquent, and beautiful work of scholarship...This is a basic contribution
to Maya studies and an exemplary affirmation of the power of multidisciplinary
studies...David A. Freidel, American Anthropologist OReents-Budet and her collaborators
examine eloborate Classic-period polychrome vessels...
Careful, holistic
consideration of vessel wear patterns, the chemical composition of the clays,
the meaning of the painted inscriptions, artistic style, and provenenace, when
known, has enabled Reents-Budet to argue convincingly that these pottery containers
had significant uses as political gifts and elite service ware before their placement
in gravelots... Gary M. Feinman, Hispanic American Historical Review.
Forged by the spirit of poetry and revolution, Nicaragua and El Salvador are Central
America's hot up-and-comers, offering volcano treks, rip-roaring surf spots and
tons of seldom-visited cultural and ecological treasures. Now, years after the
guns were silenced, both countries are opening their doors to the world. And packed
with expert advice, this comprehensive guide is your key to discovery... GET OUT-
Special outdoor adventures section brings the waves, dizzying treks and wildlife
hot spots to life...
THE ROAD LESS TRAVELED - Get off the Gringo Trail
with informed do-it-yourself content to some of Central America's best-kept secrets...
FIND YOUR WAY - Custom-tailored itineraries make planning a breeze. More than
80 maps mean you won't get lost along the way... SAFE & SOUND - Thorough safety
and health sections provide top tips to ensure many safe returns
El Salvador's Pacific Coast is famous for its excellent surfing... Detailed maps...Exact
prices, directions, opening hours...Candid reviews of hotels and restaurants...
Itineraries, walking tours, and trip-planning ideas.
The Ch'orti' area - located in present-day Guatemala, Honduras, and El Salvador
- was once the southernmost region of the ancient Maya world. Though thousands
of years of tumultuous change have altered the face of the region drastically,
many Ch'orti' have preserved their identity and maintained strong cultural ties
to their past, and the region generally continues to practice traditions with
Ch'orti' roots. 
Discover What the Prophecy of 2012 Means for Your Life - According to the Mayan
Elders, at the moment of birth every human being is given a destiny. Our life
challenge is to develop ourselves and our skills in order to fulfill this destiny,
thus fueling our individual contribution to the planet. At the heart of The Book
of Destiny is the sacred Mayan calendar, an extraordinary tool that allows the
reader to discover this destiny, along with one’s special Mayan symbol, origin,
as well as the protection spirits that accompany them through life.
This authoritative work is the first visual dictionary of Maya glyphs published
since the script's complete decipherment, offering a much-needed, comprehensive
catalogue of 1100 secured glyphs. Each entry includes the illustrated glyph, it's
phonetic transcription, Mayan equivalent, part of speech and meaning.
...compelling, eloquent, and beautiful work of scholarship...This is a basic contribution
to Maya studies and an exemplary affirmation of the power of multidisciplinary
studies...David A. Freidel, American Anthropologist OReents-Budet and her collaborators
examine eloborate Classic-period polychrome vessels...
Forged by the spirit of poetry and revolution, Nicaragua and El Salvador are Central
America's hot up-and-comers, offering volcano treks, rip-roaring surf spots and
tons of seldom-visited cultural and ecological treasures. Now, years after the
guns were silenced, both countries are opening their doors to the world. And packed
with expert advice, this comprehensive guide is your key to discovery... GET OUT-
Special outdoor adventures section brings the waves, dizzying treks and wildlife
hot spots to life... 
El Salvador's Pacific Coast is famous for its excellent surfing... Detailed maps...Exact
prices, directions, opening hours...Candid reviews of hotels and restaurants...
Itineraries, walking tours, and trip-planning ideas.
