Books

Davis, Wade. One River: Explorations and Discoveries in the Amazon Rain Forest

One River is the story of pioneer ethnobotanist Richard Evans Schultes, the story of his students, Tim Plowman and Wade Davis; and the story of the spectacular landscapes through which they traveled and the remarkable indigenous people who were their guides.  Focusing heavily on the Amazon but with stories from around the Americas, this is the first book we wholeheartedly recommend to potential visitors.
Desmarchelier, Cristian, & Fernando Witting Schaus. Sixty Medicinal Plants from the Peruvian Amazon.

Sixty Medicinal Plants from the Peruvian Amazon: Ecology, Ethnomedicine, and Bioactivity.  An informative look at some of the more common medicinal plants of the region, including brief perspectives on traditional use and chemical bioactivity.  See also the book´s website.
Hart, Robert A de J. Forest Gardening.

A wonderful introduction to temperate "forest gardening", an idea similar and contemporary to permaculture.
Mollison, Bill, & Reny Mia Slay. Introduction to Permaculture.

A shorter, lighter version of Permaculture: A Designer´s Manual, perfect for those looking for a less expensive way to learn more about permaculture from the founder himself.
Mollison, Bill. Permaculture: A Designer´s Manual

The classic and complete textbook, written by the father of permaculture.  Highly recommended for farmers and green builders in every region and climate.
Revkin, Andrew. The Burning Season.

Chico Mendez was a unique and powerful voice for the protection of the Amazon and the people who call the forest home.  In Acre, Brazil, Mendez´s home region immediately adjacent to Camino Verde`s locus in Madre de Dios, Peru, this fallen rubber tapper continues to be celebrated and honored.  Andrew Revkin´s book is the story of a life, a murder, and the concentric circles of influence that tied one man to a stunning landscape, a particular moment in history, and a worldwide shift in consciousness.
Taylor, Leslie. The Healing Power of Rainforest Herbs.

A wonderful guide to medicinal plants of the Amazon, as found also at the Rain Tree plant database.