Download or read book Balcony House written by Kathleen Fiero and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page 252 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Balcony House written by Kathleen Fiero and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page 238 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Encyclopedia of Quaternary Science written by and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2006-11-24 with total page 7184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The quaternary sciences constitute a dynamic, multidisciplinary field of research that has been growing in scientific and societal importance in recent years. This branch of the Earth sciences links ancient prehistory to modern environments. Quaternary terrestrial sediments contain the fossil remains of existing species of flora and fauna, and their immediate predecessors. Quaternary science plays an integral part in such important issues for modern society as groundwater resources and contamination, sea level change, geologic hazards (earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, tsunamis), and soil erosion. With over 360 articles and 2,600 pages, many in full-color, the Encyclopedia of Quaternary Science provides broad ranging, up-to-date articles on all of the major topics in the field. Written by a team of leading experts and under the guidance of an international editorial board, the articles are at a level that allows undergraduate students to understand the material, while providing active researchers with the latest information in the field. Also available online via ScienceDirect (2006) – featuring extensive browsing, searching, and internal cross-referencing between articles in the work, plus dynamic linking to journal articles and abstract databases, making navigation flexible and easy. For more information, pricing options and availability visit www.info.sciencedirect.com. 360 individual articles written by prominent international authorities, encompassing all important aspects of quaternary science Each entry provides comprehensive, in-depth treatment of an overview topic and presented in a functional, clear and uniform layout Reference section provides guidence for further research on the topic Article text supported by full-color photos, drawings, tables, and other visual material Writing level is suited to both the expert and non-expert
Download or read book Current Geographical Publications written by University of Wisconsin--Milwaukee. Library and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 892 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Current Geographical Publications (CGP) is a non-profit service to the scholarly community initiated in 1938 by the American Geographical Society of New York. Beginning in 2006, the format changed to include the tables of contents of current geographical journals. The journal titles listed link to web pages or PDF scans of the current issue's contents.
Download or read book The Kiva written by and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 544 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Greetings from Colorado written by and published by MBI Publishing Company. This book was released on 2011-08-25 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With a tradition that goes back more than 75 years and a history of success unmatched in professional football, the Pittsburgh Steelers stand out as an elite sports franchise. Six Super Bowl victories and 26 playoff appearances place the Steelers among the best of the best in NFL history. The roster of players who have donned the black and gold reads like an all-star team, and the 1970s dynasty alone featured nine players currently enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Through the highs and the lows, fans from throughout western Pennsylvania and the nation have cheered passionately for their team for decades.Updated to include the team's run to the Super Bowl in 2010, Pittsburgh Steelers: The Complete Illustrated History presents all the great moments, the great players, and the great teams, exploring both the on-field and off-field exploits of this iconic franchise. Lavishly illustrated with color and black-and-white images from throughout the team's history, it is the ultimate celebration for fans of all ages.
Download or read book Indians of the Mesa Verde written by Don Watson and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2023-11-11 with total page 170 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 'Indians of the Mesa Verde', Don Watson delves deep into the archaeological history of the Ancestral Puebloans who inhabited the Mesa Verde region. Through meticulous research and vivid descriptions, Watson brings to life the culture, daily life, and architectural achievements of these ancient people. Drawing from primary sources and fieldwork, the book offers a comprehensive look at the Mesa Verde civilization, making it an essential read for anyone interested in Native American history. The author's narrative style seamlessly weaves together historical facts and cultural insights, providing a compelling and informative read. Don Watson, a renowned archaeologist with over two decades of fieldwork experience in the Southwest, brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to 'Indians of the Mesa Verde'. His passion for understanding and preserving Native American heritage shines through in this book, making it a valuable contribution to the field of Southwestern archaeology. Watson's expertise and dedication to the subject make him a credible and reliable source of information on the Ancestral Puebloans. I highly recommend 'Indians of the Mesa Verde' to anyone interested in exploring the rich history of the Ancestral Puebloans and the cultural heritage of the Southwest. Watson's meticulous research and engaging writing style make this book a must-read for both scholars and general readers seeking a deeper understanding of the Mesa Verde civilization.
Download or read book The Book of the National Parks written by Robert Sterling Yard and published by . This book was released on 1919 with total page 522 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Heritage Studies written by Marie Louise Stig Sørensen and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2009-09-18 with total page 403 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the first volume specifically dedicated to the consolidation and clarification of Heritage Studies as a distinct field with its own means of investigation. It presents the range of methods that can be used and illustrates their application through case studies from different parts of the world, including the UK and USA. The challenge that the collection makes explicit is that Heritage Studies must develop a stronger recognition of the scope and nature of its data and a concise yet explorative understanding of its analytical methods. The methods considered fall within three broad categories: textual/discourse analysis, methods for investigating people’s attitudes and behaviour; and methods for exploring the material qualities of heritage. The methods discussed and illustrated range from techniques such as text analysis, interviews, participant observation, to semiotic analysis of heritage sites and the use of GIS. Each paper discusses the ways in which methods used in social analysis generally are explored and adapted to the specific demands that arise when applied to the investigation of heritage in its many forms. Heritage Studies is a seminal volume that will help to define the field. The global perspective and the shared focus upon the development of reflexive methodologies ensure that the volume explores these central issues in a manner that is simultaneously case-specific and of general relevance.
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Download or read book Religious Transformation in the Late Pre Hispanic Pueblo World written by Donna M. Glowacki and published by University of Arizona Press. This book was released on 2012-02-01 with total page 326 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The mid-thirteenth century AD marks the beginning of tremendous social change among Ancestral Pueblo peoples of the northern US Southwest that foreshadow the emergence of the modern Pueblo world. Regional depopulations, long-distance migrations, and widespread resettlement into large plaza-oriented villages forever altered community life. Archaeologists have tended to view these historical events as adaptive responses to climatic, environmental, and economic conditions. Recently, however, more attention is being given to the central role of religion during these transformative periods, and to how archaeological remains embody the complex social practices through which Ancestral Pueblo understandings of sacred concepts were expressed and transformed. The contributors to this volume employ a wide range of archaeological evidence to examine the origin and development of religious ideologies and the ways they shaped Pueblo societies across the Southwest in the centuries prior to European contact. With its fresh theoretical approach, it contributes to a better understanding of both the Pueblo past and the anthropological study of religion in ancient contexts This volume will be of interest to both regional specialists and to scholars who work with the broader dimensions of religion and ritual in the human experience.
Download or read book Your National Parks written by Enos Abijah Mills and published by . This book was released on 1917 with total page 482 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Creating the National Park Service written by Horace M. Albright and published by University of Oklahoma Press. This book was released on 1999 with total page 374 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Two men played a crucial role in the creation and early history of the National Park Service: Stephen T. Mather, a public relations genius of sweeping vision, and Horace M. Albright, an able lawyer and administrator who helped transform that vision into reality. In Creating the National Park Service, Albright and his daughter, Marian Albright Schenck, reveal the previously untold story of the critical "missing years" in the history of the service. During this period, 1917 and 1918, Mather's problems with manic depression were kept hidden from public view, and Albright, his able and devoted assistant, served as acting director and assumed Mather's responsibilities. Albright played a decisive part in the passage of the National Park Service Organic Act of 1916; the formulation of principles and policies for management of the parks; the defense of the parks against exploitation by ranchers, lumber companies, and mining interests during World War I; and other issues crucial to the future of the fledgling park system. This authoritative behind-the-scenes history sheds light on the early days of the most popular of all federal agencies while painting a vivid picture of American life in the early twentieth century.
Download or read book Frommer s Utah written by Don Laine and published by MacMillan Publishing Company. This book was released on 1998 with total page 360 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It s simple: Frommer s is the name you can trust for complete, easy-to-use, and up-to-date travel information. We re thoroughly committed to offering all the practical details in a fun, user-friendly format, and to helping readers discover the world in a whole new way. Our candid, authoritative hotel and restaurant reviews are the best in the business they re incredibly detailed, and they include carefully chosen selections for every taste and budget. And we offer a wealth of sightseeing, sports, strolls, and special moments from the major tourist highlights for a first-time visitor to off-the-beaten-track discoveries that will impress even the most seasoned traveler. And it s all accompanied by our detailed, accurate two-color maps that show you the way. Most guidebooks read like textbooks or promotional brochures but not Frommer s. We know that readers turn to us when they re planning a vacation, so even though we take the details seriously, we produce guides with a sense of fun and discovery. And we believe that you can tell a book by its cover so we don t settle for anything less than spectacular photography. No wonder we re turning heads. And no wonder readers have rediscovered that Frommer s is the key to an unforgettable vacation. The numbers just keep on growing some 16.5 million people headed for Utah last year. Visits to the state s spectacular national parks are up 30% since 1990, and tourism promises to grow steadily over the next few years, as Utah gears up to host the 2002 Winter Olympics.
Download or read book American Indians and National Parks written by Robert H. Keller and published by University of Arizona Press. This book was released on 1999-05-01 with total page 348 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Many national parks and monuments tell unique stories of the struggle between the rights of native peoples and the wants of the dominant society. These stories involve our greatest parks—Yosemite, Yellowstone, Mesa Verde, Glacier, the Grand Canyon, Olympic, Everglades—as well as less celebrated parks elsewhere. In American Indians and National Parks, authors Robert Keller and Michael Turek relate these untold tales of conflict and collaboration. American Indians and National Parks details specific relationships between native peoples and national parks, including land claims, hunting rights, craft sales, cultural interpretation, sacred sites, disposition of cultural artifacts, entrance fees, dams, tourism promotion, water rights, and assistance to tribal parks. Beginning with a historical account of Yosemite and Yellowstone, American Indians and National Parks reveals how the creation of the two oldest parks affected native peoples and set a pattern for the century to follow. Keller and Turek examine the evolution of federal policies toward land preservation and explore provocative issues surrounding park/Indian relations. When has the National Park Service changed its policies and attitudes toward Indian tribes, and why? How have environmental organizations reacted when native demands, such as those of the Havasupai over land claims in the Grand Canyon, seem to threaten a national park? How has the Park Service dealt with native claims to hunting and fishing rights in Glacier, Olympic, and the Everglades? While investigating such questions, the authors traveled extensively in national parks and conducted over 200 interviews with Native Americans, environmentalists, park rangers, and politicians. They meticulously researched materials in archives and libraries, assembling a rich collection of case studies ranging from the 19th century to the present. In American Indians and National Parks, Keller and Turek tackle a significant and complicated subject for the first time, presenting a balanced and detailed account of the Native-American/national-park drama. This book will prove to be an invaluable resource for policymakers, conservationists, historians, park visitors, and others who are concerned about preserving both cultural and natural resources.
Download or read book The Conservation of Decorated Surfaces on Earthen Architecture written by L. Rrainer (ed.) and published by Getty Publications. This book was released on 2006 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For millennia, people of all cultures have decorated the surfaces of their domestic, religious, and public buildings. Earthen architecture in particular has been, and continues to be, a common ground for surface decoration such as paintings, sculpted bas-relief, and ornamental plasterwork. This volume explores the complex issues associated with preserving these surfaces. Case studies from Asia, Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and the Americas are presented. The publication is the result of a colloquium held in 2004 at Mesa Verde National Park, Colorado, co-organized by the Getty Conservation Institute (GCI) and the National Park Service (NPS). The meeting brought together fifty-five conservators, cultural resource managers, materials scientists, engineers, architects, archaeologists, anthropologists, and artists from eleven countries. Divided into four themes--Archaeological Sites, Museum Practice, Historic Buildings, and Living Traditions--the papers examine the conservation of decorated surfaces on earthen architecture within these different contexts.
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