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Product Description: Pictures are often admired for their aesthetic merits but they are rarely treated as if they had as much to offer as the written word. They are often overlooked as objects of analysis themselves, and tend to be seen simply as adjuncts to the text...read more

Product Description: The North American continent is a vast land of great contrasts once inhabited by native peoples and tribes as diverse as the landscapes. Each of the ancient nations had traditions and mythologies which reflected their way of life and provided meaning, balance and a sense of place...read more

Product Description: Excavation is traditionally considered the heart of the archaeological enterprise. But it is an activity transformed over the past two decades of increasingly contract-based work. Carmichael and Lafferty lay out the basics of this brand of excavation for the novice reader in this handy, practical guide...read more (view table of contents, read Amazon.com's description)

Product Description: A fascinating exploration of the mythologies of the tribes of North America.

Product Description: Two longtime fieldworkers offer mentors' advice on finding and mapping archaeological sites. They outline the logic behind field surveying and the various designs used for survey projects. Recognizing that logistical issues―like schedule, budget, and equipment―are equally important to complete the job, particularly in a cultural resource management context, the authors also guide new professionals through the practical details of their work...read more

Product Description: From the earliest times, people have told stories of gods and goddesses, of mythical creatures and fabulous places in an effort to explain the mysteries of everyday life.

Product Description: Combines accessible and extremely readable scholarship with imaginative design to explore humankind's spiritual relationship with the Earth and its most sacred ancient structures. This is a magnificently illustrated world survey of a broad range of ancient sites and their significance...read more

Provides an account of the spritual traditions of Native Americans. (view table of contents)

Explores traditions that perceive the Earth as a reservoir of spiritual energy, discussing creation myths and Earth goddesses, sacred and mystical sites, and the deities and spirits believed to inhabit natural features