Industrial Archaeology of the Plym Valley (Hoblyn Ernie)(Paperback)

Industrial Archaeology of the Plym Valley (Hoblyn Ernie)(Paperback)

A guide to the industrial archaeology of the Plym

Nobody's Business: The Aran Diaries of Ernie O'Malley (O'Malley Ernie)(Paperback)

'Nobody's Business' The Aran Diaries of Ernie O'Malley presents new insights into the contradictions and complexities of the mind of Ernie O'Malley, one of mid-twentieth century Ireland's foremost cultural critics. In 1941, 1955 and 1956, the former revolutionary leader and author of the acclaimed

Archaeology of Death and Burial (Parker Pearson Mike)(Paperback / softback)

The archaeology of death and

Archaeology: An Introduction (Greene Kevin)(Paperback)

Archaeology: An Introduction looks behind the popular aspects of archaeology such as the discovery and excavation of sites, the study of human remains and animal bones, radiocarbon dating, museums and 'heritage' displays, and reveals the methods used by archaeologists. It also explains how the

The Archaeology of Human Bones (Mays Simon)(Paperback)

The Archaeology of Human Bones provides an up to date account of the analysis of human skeletal remains from archaeological sites, introducing students to the anatomy of bones and teeth and the nature of the burial record. Drawing from studies around the world, this book illustrates how the

An Introduction to the Archaeology of Ancient Egypt (Bard Kathryn A.)(Paperback)

This student-friendly introduction to the archaeology of ancient Egypt guides readers from the Paleolithic to the Greco-Roman periods, and has now been updated to include recent discoveries and new illustrations. - Superbly illustrated with photographs, maps, and site plans, with additional

An Introduction to Islamic Archaeology (Milwright Marcus)(Paperback)

This book offers an introduction to the archaeology of the Islamic world. It traces the history of the discipline from its earliest manifestations through to the present and evaluates the contribution made by archaeology to the understanding of key aspects of Islamic culture. The author argues that

Brave Men (Pyle Ernie)(Paperback)

Europe was in the throes of World War II, and when America joined the fighting, Ernie Pyle went along. Long before television beamed daily images of combat into our living rooms, Pyle's on-the-spot reporting gave the American public a firsthand view of what war was like for the boys on the front

Time's Anvil - England, Archaeology and the Imagination (Morris Richard)(Paperback / softback)

A personal and lyrical rediscovery of the history of England through archaeology and the imagination. History thrives on stories. TIME'S ANVIL explores archaeology's influence on what such stories say, how they are told, who tells them and how we listen. In a dazzlingly wide-ranging exploration,

The Archaeology of Ancient North America (Pauketat Timothy R.)(Paperback)

This volume surveys the archaeology of Native North Americans from their arrival on the continent 15,000 years ago up to contact with European colonizers. Offering rich descriptions of monumental structures, domestic architecture, vibrant objects, and spiritual forces, Timothy R. Pauketat and

Ernie O'Malley: A Life (Martin Harry)(Paperback)

This is the extraordinary life story of Ernie O'Malley (1897-1957), one of Ireland's most complex and influential Republican figures, and later a hugely successful writer.Born in Castlebar in 1897, Ernie O'Malley went on to serve as a General in the IRA at the young age of 23 and commanded 7,000

Archaeology of Disease - Third Edition (Roberts Charlotte)(Paperback / softback)

The Archaeology of Disease shows how the latest scientific and archaeological techniques can be used to identify the common illnesses and injuries that humans suffered from in

The Archaeology of Greece: An Introduction (Biers William R.)(Paperback)

William R. Biers wrote The Archaeology of Greece to introduce students, teachers, and lay readers to the delights of exploring the world of ancient Greece. The great popularity of the first edition testifies to his success. In his preface to the second edition, Biers points out that, while the

The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Archaeology (Darvill Timothy)(Paperback)

This is the most wide-ranging, comprehensive, and up-to-date dictionary of archaeology available. Over 4,000 A-Z entries explain the terms encountered in academic and popular archaeological literature, in lectures, and on television. Topics covered include artifacts, techniques, terminology,

Clues to Lower Mississippi Valley Histories: Language, Archaeology, and Ethnography (Kaufman David V.)(Paperback)

2019 Choice Outstanding Academic Title In Clues to Lower Mississippi Valley Histories David V. Kaufman offers a stunning relational analysis of social, cultural, and linguistic change in the Lower Mississippi Valley from 500 to 1700. He charts how linguistic evidence aids the understanding of

Rescue in the Valley of the Tigers (Ross Thomas A.)(Paperback)

'Rescue in the Valley of the Tigers' describes the evolution of a young American from carefree college student to seasoned military adviser in South Vietnam at the height of the war in 1968.Seasoned by his experiences and inspired by courageous and selfless men and women he met along the way, at

Digging the Trenches: The Archaeology of the Western Front (Kenyon David)(Paperback)

'The book is an excellent introduction to the subject, covering how archaeology is carried out, what it can tell us about the conditions in the front, and ending with poignant tales of four men whose remains were uncovered in the course of archaeological digs.... Digging the Trenches is essential

Approaching Biblical Archaeology (Frendo Anthony J.)(Paperback)

Anthony J. Frendo introduces biblical students and scholars alike to the discipline of archaeology by explaining how the mind of professional archaeologists works, by explaining what archaeologists seek, how they go about doing so, and how they interpret their data. Frendo shows those engaged in

Key Concepts in Public Archaeology (Moshenska Gabriel)(Paperback)

This book presents an overview of the key concepts in public archaeology--a field that examines the relationship between archaeology and the public--and seeks to clarify the discipline by adopting a socially and politically engaged vision. The individual chapters introduce the themes, theories, and

Archaeology: A Beginner's Guide (Flatman Joe)(Paperback)

Whether it's Tomb Raider or Roman coins, the conventional view of archaeology as a discipline solely preoccupied with long dead cultures is misleading. In fact, archaeology is better described as a mode of thought - one by which we can better understand our past, present and future. Indeed, by

Three Stones Make a Wall: The Story of Archaeology (Cline Eric H.)(Paperback)

Teesside and the Seaside (Crust Ernie)(Paperback)

This fascinating collection of more than 200 photographs captures some of the ways in which the area of Teesside has changed over the last 100 years.Many of the images were taken by local photographer Jack Wright, and have never previously been published. His photographs offer an intriguing glimpse

Legends of the Nahanni Valley (Peters Hammerson)(Paperback)

Valley of the Ancients (Alric David)(Paperback / softback)