In this second edition, Francisco Ritta Bernardino, mastermind of the Ariau Amazon Towers - according to NewsWeek magazine, one of the Seven Wonders of the World - shows a more penetrating picture of the Amazon. The book includes new information and a glossary that will make it easier for readers to understand regional terms. Captions of the many photos are more extensive and contain interesting information on the subject matter. Photographer Leonide Principe has devoted more than ten years to his ongoing quest for beautitul Amazon topics. Experience acquired in the course of countless expeditions featuring the Amazon forest and rivers has allowed Leo to constantly improve his technique and to capture what he defines as the "best moment" of each situation. This new edition is nearly double the size of the first, and better portrays the authors' ideas, summarized in the title: