The Archaeology of Rock-Art (Chippindale Christopher)(Paperback)

The Archaeology of Rock-Art (Chippindale Christopher)(Paperback)

Rock art--prehistoric pictures--gives us lively and captivating images of animals and people painted and carved in caves and on open rock surfaces. It is all too easy to guess at the meanings the images carry. This pioneering set of essays instead explores how we can reliably learn from rock art as

Art & Archaeology of the Roman World (Fullerton Mark D.)(Pevná vazba)

A new history of Roman art and archaeology, from its very beginnings in Etruscan art to the adoption of

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

A guide to the industrial archaeology of the Plym

The Art and Archaeology of Ancient Greece (Barringer Judith M.)(Paperback)

The Art and Archeology of Ancient Greece is an introductory-level textbook for students with little or no background in ancient art. Arranged chronologically in broad swathes of time, from the Bronze and Iron Ages through the Geometric, Archaic, Classical, and Hellenistic periods, and concluding

Rock-Art of the Southwest (Welsh Liz)(Paperback)

The who, what, where, when, and how of rock-art. This richly illustrated book will guide you to 28 outstanding rock-art sites in seven states, and teach you about art styles and the cultural groups that created them. Includes a resource guide to continue your

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

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

The archaeology of death and

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

Stick It Up Your Punter! - The Uncut Story Of The Sun Newspaper (Chippindale Peter)(Paperback / softback)

The fully updated reissue of the classic expose of tabloid

Tibetan Art of Serenity (Hansard Christopher)(Paperback / softback)

Bestselling author of THE TIBETAN ART OF POSITIVE THINKING shows us how to conquer fear and live at peace with

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

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

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

Lessons of the Broadsword Masters (Thompson Christopher Scott)(Paperback)

The most comprehensive book ever written on the art of fencing with the basket-hilted Highland broadsword, including every major technique and concept from broadsword and backsword masters Donald McBane (1728), Thomas Page (1746), Andrew Lonnergan (1771), John Ferdinand (1788), Captain G. Sinclair

San Rock Art (Lewis-Williams J. David)(Paperback)

San rock paintings, scattered over the range of southern Africa, are considered by many to be the very earliest examples of representational art. There are as many as 15,000 known rock art sites, created over the course of thousands of years up until the nineteenth century. There are possibly just

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,

Making: Anthropology, Archaeology, Art and Architecture (Ingold Tim)(Paperback)

This textbook takes an entirely new approach to the study of four related disciplines: anthropology, archaeology, art and architecture. Tim Ingold argues that these four disciplines are concerned with exploring, interpreting and describing the worlds we inhabit and the ways we perceive

The Unlikely Art of Parental Pressure: A Positive Approach to Pushing Your Child to Be Their Best Self (Thurber Christopher)(Paperback)

The Rock Balancer's Guide: Discover the Mindful Art of Balance (Ruskus Travis)(Paperback)

The first mainstream book about rock balancing, combining inspiring full-colour photographs with practical guidance on how to balance rocks and, in the process, let go of limiting beliefs and find happiness in the present moment. Rock balancing is the practice of piling up stones in natural

African Art Close-Up (Spring Christopher)(Paperback)

Featuring a rich array of magnificent artworks from the British Museum and beyond, the book showcases some of the most exquisite works of wood, stone, ceramics, beadwork, textiles and metalwork from Africa - from the Mediterranean coast to the Cape and from the Atlantic to the Indian Ocean

Tibetan Art Of Positive Thinking (Hansard Christopher)(Paperback / softback)

How to transform all aspects of our lives through the traditional Tibetan skills of positive