This book provides unique insights into Late Neolithic life, its organization and its economy, made possible by an altogether exceptional collection of recent archaeological findings in South Scandinavia from longhouses with sunken floors dating from this period. Through analysis and interpretation of these comprehensive materials, Danish archaeologist John Simonsen presents brand new findings essential for many wider interpretations of this crucial and fascinating transitional period from the Stone Age to the Bronze Age (c. 2350- c. 1600 BC). The basic materials presented and discussed in Daily Life at the Turn of the Neolithic were mainly found during new archaeological excavations in the central part of the Limfjord region of Denmark, but, in terms of the wider perspectives and considerations, often relate to the entire region and in several respects also to South Scandinavia - and beyond.
A fine art nature book. Show casing the small island of St. John in the United States virgin islands images cover aerials, underwater and land scapes, with an introduction, a historic piece and an article about snorkeling the circumfracs of the island. Along with detailed captions in the back.
Who doesn't like the movies? Fame is a curious thing. There was a time when anyone said, "Francis Ford" and everyone knew who you were talking about, even in the Islands of the Pacific. Today if you mention the last name "Ford" many will think of the great director John Ford. But, if you were to ask John Ford... well, we'll let John speak for himself: "My brother Francis was a great filmmaker! There is nothing being done today in the movies that my brother hadn't already done. He was a really great artist, a wonderful musician, a hell of a good actor, a fine director, a johnny of all trades and master of all of them! He was the only influence I ever had working in pictures." - John Ford, director. Finally Francis speaks again! Come and enjoy Hollywood from the perspective of the man who helped start it all, in his own words with never before seen family photographs and antidotes from behind the scenes. Including additional Hollywood secrets and tidbits by author and historian Reed Simonsen, and a foreword by Francis's grandson Christopher Ford. Francis Ford, the Legend of a Hollywood Icon!
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