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The Anthropology of Hunter-Gatherers

Key Themes for Archaeologists

By: Vicki Cummings

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The Anthropology of Hunter-Gatherers

Key Themes for Archaeologists

By: Vicki Cummings

This book provides a basic introduction to key debates in the study of hunter-gatherers, specifically from an anthropological perspective, but designed for an archaeological audience. Hunter-gatherers have been the focus of intense anthropological research and discussion over the last hundred years, and as such there is an enormous literature on communities all over the world. Yet, among the diverse range of peoples studied, there are a number of recurrent themes, including not only the way in which people make a living (hunting, gathering and fishing) but also striking similarities in other areas of life such as belief systems and social organisation. These themes are described and then explored through archaeological case-studies. The overarching theme throughout the volume is the use of ethnographic analogy, and how archaeologists should be critical in its use.

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Routledge

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1000189538

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9781000189537

The Neolithic of Britain and Ireland

By: Vicki Cummings

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The Neolithic of Britain and Ireland

By: Vicki Cummings

The Neolithic of Britain and Ireland provides a synthesis of this dynamic period of prehistory from the end of the Mesolithic through to the early Beaker period. Drawing on new excavations and the application of new scientific approaches to data from this period, this book considers both life and death in the Neolithic. It offers a clear and concise introduction to this period but with an emphasis on the wider and on-going research questions. It is an important text for students new to the study of this period of prehistory as well as acting as a reference for students and scholars already researching this area. The book begins by considering the Mesolithic prelude, specifically the millennium prior to the start of the Neolithic in Britain and Ireland. It then goes on to consider what life was like for people at the time, alongside the monumental record and how people treated the dead. This is presented chronologically, with separate chapters on the early Neolithic, middle Neolithic, late Neolithic and early Beaker periods. Finally it considers future research priorities for the study of the Neolithic.

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311

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Taylor & Francis

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1317514270

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9781317514275

My Dream of Heaven

By: Rebecca Ruter Springer,Vicki Jamison Peterson

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My Dream of Heaven

By: Rebecca Ruter Springer,Vicki Jamison Peterson

My Dream of Heaven...captures Biblical truths with emotional impressions." - Rev. Billy Graham Facing Death and the Life After This nineteenth century classic inspires the reader with new confidence and excitement about an eternal home and reunion with loved ones gone on before. It contains two missing chapters that have not appeared...

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171

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Destiny Image Publishers

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1606830708

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9781606830703

Face Perception

By: Andy Young,Vicki Bruce

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Face Perception

By: Andy Young,Vicki Bruce

Human faces are unique biological structures that convey a complex variety of important social messages. Even strangers can tell things from our faces – our feelings, our locus of attention, something of what we are saying, our age, sex, and ethnic group, whether they find us attractive or approachable. Face Perception, second edition, has been thoroughly updated throughout, providing an up-to-date, integrative summary by two authors who have helped to develop and shape the field. The book begins with the foundations of face perception before considering what is known about how we see different things in faces. It concludes with a discussion of how face perception relates to wider questions involving interpersonal perception and re-examines the question of what makes faces ‘special’. The importance of integrating different research perspectives and asking critical theoretical questions is emphasised throughout, to develop a distinctive point of view of the area. Written in a clear and accessible style, this is invaluable reading for all students and researchers interested in studying face perception and social cognition.

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619

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Taylor & Francis

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1000958930

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9781000958935

And They Were Related, Too

A Study of Eleven Generations of One American Family!

By: Vicki S. Welch

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And They Were Related, Too

A Study of Eleven Generations of One American Family!

By: Vicki S. Welch

Take a journey through the stories of eleven generations of ancestors and descendants of Cuff Condol/Congdon, a Native American slave. The children and grandchildren of Cuff spread across the landscape of Connecticut into New York and Ohio. This is a chronicle of their fight for liberty and citizenship in America. The web of kinship is expansive. They define what nations, communities, groups, and families that they belong to. Their voices and words are utilized in an effort to allow them to speak to us. It is an American story including African, European, Jewish, and Chinese American ancestors. Genealogy, history, and social activism all play a role in their telling of this tale. So, come and take the journey! ***This book is the Grand Prize Winner of the Annual Literary Awards Contest of the Connecticut Society of Genealogists!***

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635

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Xlibris Corporation

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1425738567

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9781425738563

Fools and Jesters in Literature, Art, and History

A Bio-Bibliographical Sourcebook

By: Vicki K. Janik

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Fools and Jesters in Literature, Art, and History

A Bio-Bibliographical Sourcebook

By: Vicki K. Janik

Jesters and fools have existed as important and consistent figures in nearly all cultures. Sometimes referred to as clowns, they are typological characters who have conventional roles in the arts, often using nonsense to subvert existing order. But fools are also a part of social and religious history, and they frequently play key roles in the rituals that support and shape a society's system of beliefs. This reference book includes alphabetically arranged entries for approximately 60 fools and jesters from a wide range of cultures. Included are entries for performers from American popular culture, such as Woody Allen, Mae West, Charlie Chaplin, and the Marx Brothers; literary characters, such as Shakespeare's Falstaff, Rabelais' Gargantua and Pantagruel, and Singer's Gimpel; and cultural and mythological figures, such as India's Birbal, the American circus clown, the Native American Coyote, Taishu Engeki of Japan, Hephaestus, Loki the Norse fool, schlimiels and schlimazels, and the drag queen. The entries, written by expert contributors, are critical as well as informative. Each begins with a biographical, artistic, religious, or historical background section, which places the subject within a larger cultural and historical context. A description and analysis follow. This section may include a discussion of the fool's appearance, gender role, ethical and moral roles, social function, and relationship to such themes as nature, time, and mortality. The entry then discusses the critical reception of the subject and concludes with an extensive bibliography of general works.

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Bloomsbury Publishing USA

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0313033579

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9780313033575

A View from the West

The Neolithic of the Irish Sea Zone

By: Vicki Cummings

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A View from the West

The Neolithic of the Irish Sea Zone

By: Vicki Cummings

At the heart of this study are the early Neolithic chambered tombs of the Irish Sea zone, defined as west Wales, the west coast of northern Britain, coastal south and western Scotland, the western isles and the Isle of Man, and the eastern coast of Ireland. In order to understand these monuments, there must be a broader consideration of their landscape settings. The landscape setting of the chambered tombs is considered in detail, both overall and through a number of specific case studies, incorporating a much wider area than has been previously considered. Cummings investigates the background against which the Neolithic began in the Irish Sea zone and what led to the adoption of Neolithic practices, such as the construction of monuments. Following on from this, she considers what the chambered tombs and landscape can add to our understanding of the Mesolithic-Neolithic transition. This volume aims to incorporate landscape analysis into a broader understanding of the Neolithic sequence in this area and beyond. It will provide an introduction to the Mesolithic and Neolithic of the Irish Sea zone, as well as a summary of previous work on this subject. It also offers a starting point for future research and a better understanding of this area.

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269

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Oxbow Books

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1782973435

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9781782973430

The Neolithic of the Irish Sea

By: Vicki Cummings,Chris Fowler

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The Neolithic of the Irish Sea

By: Vicki Cummings,Chris Fowler

This collection of 24 papers aims to reconsider the nature and significance of the Irish Sea as an area of cultural interaction during the Neolithic period. The traditional character of work across this region has emphasised the existence of prehistoric contact, with sea routes criss-crossing between Ireland, the Isle of Man, Anglesey and the British mainland. A parallel course of investigation, however, has demonstrated that the British and Irish Neolithics were in many ways different, with distinct indigenous patterns of activity and social practices. The recent emphasis on regional studies has further produced evidence for parallel yet different processes of cultural change taking place throughout the British Isles as a whole. This volume brings together some of these regional perspectives and compares them across the Irish Sea area. The authors consider new ways to explain regional patterning in the use of material objects and relate them to past practices and social strategies. Were there practices that were shared across the Irish Sea area linking different styles of monuments and material culture, or were the media intrinsic to the message? The volume is based on papers presented at a conference held at the University of Manchester in 2002.

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Oxbow Books

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1842171097

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9781842171097

Dusty Springfield: Dancing with Demons

The Authorized Biography

By: Penny Valentine,Vicki Wickham

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Dusty Springfield: Dancing with Demons

The Authorized Biography

By: Penny Valentine,Vicki Wickham

Dusty Springfield led a tragic yet inspiring life, battling her way to the top of the charts and into the hearts of music fans world-wide. Her signature voice made songs such as "I Only Want to Be with You," "Son of a Preacher Man," and "You Don't Have to Say You Love Me," international hits. In Dancing with Demons, two of her closest friends, Valentine and Wickham, capture, with vivid memories and personal anecdotes, a Dusty most people never glimpsed in this no-holds-barred yet touching portrait of one of the world's true grand dames of popular music.

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Macmillan + ORM

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1466878215

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Dusty Springfield: Dancing with Demons

The Authorized Biography

By: Penny Valentine,Vicki Wickham

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Dusty Springfield: Dancing with Demons

The Authorized Biography

By: Penny Valentine,Vicki Wickham

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More Than a Housewife

By: Vicki Gunvalson

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More Than a Housewife

By: Vicki Gunvalson

This book, More Than A Housewife, is not only excerpts of Vicki Gunvalson's life while growing up... the hurdles she had to get over, such as a disease that could have taken her life, but it is also a collection of experiences she's had while trying to transform herself from a once stay-at-home mom to a full-fledged entrepreneur. There have been many obstacles along the way while working toward increasing her business and she shares with the readers just how she got past and began breaking away from the fears of true success. Within the book, she explains how she found her purpose which led her to understand better, the directions she should take. This information, about purpose and direction, can help those with similar questions of their own. Do you want to know what your purpose in life is? Will you know what to do once you find it? Though there may be different paths to explore, there is still a common thread between you and Vicki. Regardless if you're a single mom or dad, a person looking for a new career or just want to learn some of the things Vicki went through to attain an affluent level of existence, buy her book, More Than A Housewife, and explore the possibilities that may have eluded you.

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Woo Hoo Books

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0615324908

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Book's by Vicki Wickham

The Anthropology of Hunter-Gatherers

The Anthropology of Hunter-Gatherers

The Neolithic of Britain and Ireland

The Neolithic of Britain and Ireland

My Dream of Heaven

My Dream of Heaven

Face Perception

Face Perception

And They Were Related, Too

And They Were Related, Too

Fools and Jesters in Literature, Art, and History

Fools and Jesters in Literature, Art, and History

A View from the West

A View from the West

The Neolithic of the Irish Sea

The Neolithic of the Irish Sea

Dusty Springfield: Dancing with Demons

Dusty Springfield: Dancing with Demons

Dusty Springfield: Dancing with Demons

Dusty Springfield: Dancing with Demons

More Than a Housewife

More Than a Housewife

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