Underworld: The Mysterious Origins of Civilization
What secrets lie beneath the
deep blue sea? Underworld
takes you on a remarkable
journey to the bottom of the
ocean in a thrilling hunt
for ancient ruins that have
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Pompeii: The History, Life and Art of the Buried City
The rediscovery of Pompeii
in 1748 represented a
decisive moment for our
understanding of the Roman
world. To visit the site on
these pagesis to travel
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A History of Archaeological Thought
In its original edition,
Bruce Trigger’s book
was the first ever to
examine the history of
archaeological thought from
medieval times to the
present in world-wide
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Archaeology: Down to Earth
This new brief edition pairs
two of archaeology's most
recognized names-- David
Hurst Thomas of the American
Museum of Natural History
and Robert L. Kelly of the
University of Wyoming-to
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Mexico: From the Olmecs to the Aztecs (Fifth Edition)
Michael D. Coe's Mexico has long been recognized as the most readable and authoritative introduction to the region's ancient civilizations. This companion to his best-selling The Maya has now been ... > read more -
The Leopard's Tale: Revealing the Mysteries of Catalhoyuk
A firsthand account of the discoveries at this seminal ancient site in Turkey, one of the first farming settlements in history.Çatalhöyük, in central Turkey, became internationally ... > read more -
In the Beginning: An Introduction to Archaeology
This comprehensive narrative uses an international perspective throughout while outlining the basic principles, methods, and theoretical approaches of modern archaeology. It gives readers a basic ... > read more -
BioShock Signature Series Guide (Bradygames Signature)
Can You Survive a Madman’s Utopia? You are a cast-away in Rapture, an underwater Utopia that has been torn apart by civil war. Caught between powerful forces, and hunted down by genetically ... > read more -
Exploring Prehistory: How Archaeology Reveals Our Past
This new introduction to archaeology integrates world prehistory with discussion of archeological methods and techniques. It introduces archaeological methods gradually and in context through the use ... > read more -
Salt: A World History
Mark Kurlansky, the bestselling author of Cod and The Basque History of the World, here turns his attention to a common household item with a long and intriguing history: salt. The only rock we eat, ... > read more -
Principles of Archaeology
This new text offers an engaging, straightforward, and profusely illustrated introduction to archaeological method and theory. It captures the excitement and complexity of the field by focusing on ... > read more -
Conifers for Gardens: An Illustrated Encyclopedia
Conifers for Gardens is intended to take away the element of uncertainty when you're choosing a plant that may alter your yard for years to come. Profusely illustrated with more than 1,500 crisp ... > read more -
The First American: The Suppressed Story of the People Who Discovered the New World
Forty years ago, an amateur prehistorian discovered an engraved mastodon bone near Mexico City, showing a virtual bestiary from the Ice Age. Harvard University took notice and excavated nearby ... > read more -
Gemstones of the World: Newly Revised & Expanded Third Edition
Gemstones of the World is truly the single volume that every hobbyist, jeweler, jewelry maker, and rockhound needs: it’s the cornerstone of the field. And this updated edition contains a host ... > read more
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