American rodeo is taking on a Latin flair. Edited by Don Peck.

The poet Mary Barnard was an extremely private person, and single throughout her entire life. Her verse was spare and a bit cold, devoid of people. So how is that her 1958 book—Sappho: A New Translation—perfectly captured the Greek lyric poet, in all her sublime sensuality? Edited by Chris Lydgate.

Todd Palin competes in the Tesoro Iron Dog, a 2,000 mile snowmobile race across Alaska. Edited by Chris Hunt.

Ruled over by druggie tyrant Manuel Noriega for seven years, and occupied by the US military for nearly a century, Panama is still dotted with torture chambers and ominous military installations. Which is exactly what makes it a primo tourist destination. Edited by Amy Meeker.