With the poetic skill of Cesar Vallejo, and handiness of Ricardo Palma, Siluk produces a Peruvian background in a most favorable way. His vantage point, like the poet Par Lagerkvist, is rich with humanism. Thus, the Laureate Poet Dennis Siluk (awarded the title of the most favored writer for the Eldritch Dark Magazine, 2004 ((readership of some 2.2-million ((and l982, Pulitzer Entry)): his vantage point centers on the exploration and social identity of Peruvianism, for the most part; along with a twelve part poem on Vietnam. "In great poets we often find calmness and undisturbed beauty, a serenity and clarity." says acclaimed international poet Robert Bly, whom the author has had some correspondence with, and has met, and respects ... says Mr. Siluk, "Some poetry comes from our imagination and passion, like dreams that need daylight for them to be opened up; as did the Andes, Mantaro Valley, along with Huancayo and Lima, Peru, become the seeds for me in writing this new book, Spell of the Andes; which opened my imagination and passion up." Mr. Siluk once told me, "First you've heard of it, then you see it, then it becomes part of you"; and this book sure did become part of him. Rosa Pe aloza

This work examines the valley of the Urubamba River in terms of vertical zonation, Incan impact on the environment, plant use, the history of exploration and the notion of discovery, the idea of land reform, and cultural contact with the European world. Winding its path northward from the Andean Highlands to the Amazon, the valley has served as the stage of pre-Columbian civilizations and focal point of Spanish conquest in Peru. "Gade left behind not only a superb body of scholarly work, but a network of colleagues and students who remain indebted to his example. This book should serve as an inspiration for all scholars who wish to pursue the Sauerian, counter enlightenment or post development agendas of understanding and respecting particular places in all their historical and cultural complexity, including ambiguities and contradictions." -- The Geographical Review, American Geographical Society

In Dennis' poetry on Minnesota, he has tried to deliver the engraved impressions he received, that have shaped themselves within the windows and cracks of his mind. Realizing life is not a halo, but rather a task-of the unknown, unseen. Here he tries to bring the unchaining spirit: whatever peculiarities or simplicities they maybe, into the possible. In the beauty of Last Autumn and Winter, of Minnesota, Dennis brings out an echo, a voice and does it politely, as he marches on from autumn to winter. By Rosa Peñaloza Versión en Español En las poesías de Dennis sobre Minnesota, él trata de entregar las impresiones grabadas que ha recibido, formadas ella mismas dentro de las lumbreras y grietas de su mente. Entendiendo que la vida no es un halo, pero más bien una tarea-de lo desconocido, de lo no visto. Aquí él trata de traer el espíritu de desencadenamiento: cualquiera sean las peculiaridades o simplicidades de ellos tal vez en el posible. En la belleza de Ultimo Otoño e Invierno, de Minnesota, Dennis lanza un eco, una voz y lo hace correctamente mientras él marcha de otoño a invierno. Por Rosa Peñaloza

A Newbery Medal Winner An Incan boy who tends llamas in a hidden valley in Peru learns the traditions and secrets of his ancestors. "The story of an Incan boy who lives in a hidden valley high in the mountains of Peru with old Chuto the llama herder. Unknown to Cusi, he is of royal blood and is the 'chosen one.' A compelling story."—Booklist

Siluk's 2005 reviews: Radio Programas del Peru, concerning publications: Spell of the Andes, and Peruvian Poems by Milagros Valverde (Milagros read poems from both of Mr. Siluk's books.) By JP Magazine, Jose Luis Pantoja Ventocilla. By Mayor Jesus Vargas Párraga of San Jeronimo, Peru, All mayors should recognize Dennis' work and publicize it . (Paraphrased.) Radio 91.7 Super Latina by Joseito Arrieta: the Municipality and the Cultural House from Huancayo should give an acknowledgement for the work [Dennis] did on The Mantaro Valley. Channel #5 Panamericana Good Morning Huancayo interviewed by: Vladimir Bendezu, on Mr. Siluk's books, and biography. Cesar Hildebrandt, International Journalist, Commentator; Channel #2, Lima, Peru, introduced Mr. Siluk's book, Peruvian Poems, to the world, saying: Peruvian Poems, is a most interesting book, and important Over 240,000-visitors came to Mr. Siluk's website in 2005. Siluk received a personally signed picture with compliments from the Dalai Lama, after sending him his book, The Last Trumpet on eschatology. Ezine Magazine: 12-million annual readerships: Siluk has over 10,000-readers per month; recognized as one of their most valued writers. Named columnist of the year by the UK, International Magazine. Siluk's books were recommended by the Cultural Agency, Peru, and the University of Minnesota.

This comprehensive reference offers an authoritative overview of Andean lifeways. It provides valuable historical context, and demonstrates the relevance of learning about the Andes in light of contemporary events and debates. The volume covers the ecology and pre-Columbian history of the region, and addresses key themes such as cosmology, aesthetics, gender and household relations, modes of economic production, exchange, and consumption, postcolonial legacies, identities, political organization and movements, and transnational interconnections. With over 40 essays by expert contributors that highlight the breadth and depth of Andean worlds, this is an essential resource for students and scholars alike.