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Archaeology Field Dictionary: English-Russian-English (Big Version)
by Nikita Khrapunov
The novelty of this publication lies primarily in its concept: the dictionary is aimed for practical use during fieldwork, which is to say direct communication with other scholars. Accordingly, the author's aim was to select and include in the dictionary terms that are most widely used in the practical language of archaeologists. The dictionary also contains words that are absolutely necessary for communication in the field (i.e. names of tools, ...
Paperback. Price GB £12.50

Between Dirt and Discussion: Methods, Methodology and Interpretation in Historical Archaeology
edited by Stephen N. Archer and Kevin M. Bartoy
This collection of theoretical discussions looks not so much at conceptions of the past and the relationship of archaeologists to it, but at the theoretical underpinnings of data collection methods. The cases presented in this volume revisit old methods and previous scholarly approaches with new perspectives, and incorporate new technologies and engage with new methods of data collection. 235p b/w illus (Springer Verlag 2006)
Hardback. Print on Demand. Price GB £76.50

Demography in Archaeology
by Andrew Chamberlain
Demography in Archaeology is a review of current theory and method in the reconstruction of populations from archaeological data. Starting with a summary of demographic concepts and methods, the book examines historical and ethnographic sources of demographic evidence before addressing the methods by which reliable demographic estimates can be made from skeletal remains, settlement evidence and modern and ancient biomolecules. Recent debates in ...
Paperback. Price GB £22.99
Hardback. Price GB £62.00

Developing Linguistic Corpora: A Guide to Good Practice
edited by Martin Wayne
A linguistic corpus is a collection of texts which have been selected and brought together so that language can be studied on the computer. Today, corpus linguistics offers some of the most powerful new procedures for the analysis of language, and the impact of this dynamic and expanding sub-discipline is making itself felt in many areas of language study. In this volume, a selection of leading experts in various key areas of corpus construction ...
Paperback. Price GB £18.00

Creating and Using Virtual Reality (AHDS Guide)
by Kate Fernie, Julian D. Richards
The essence of virtual reality lies with computer-based three-dimensional environments. Often termed 'worlds', these conceptual models can be navigated, interacted with and updated in real-time. This Guide to Good Practice is intended for individuals and organisations who are interested in potential ways to use virtual reality within the arts and humanities. It concentrates on the most widely used form of virtual reality today, desk-top ...
Paperback. Publisher's Price GB £18.00, Our Price GB £2.95

Air Photo Interpretation for Archaeologists
by D R Wilson
The best introduction and guide to the study and identification of archaeological and historical sites from the air, now reprinted. Although the text is little changed from the 1982 edition, the book includes a 29 page section of colour photographs which is a welcome addition to this study. Prehistoric barrows, Roman villas, roads and trackways, enclosures, gardens, pits and even pig pens are just some of the things readily observed from above. ...
Paperback. Temporarily out of stock at publishers - will be delayed. Orders will be recorded. Price GB £19.99

Creating and Documenting Electronic Texts
Morrison, Alan
A basic guide to transferring texts and archiving them (books, manuscripts) into electronic form or similar digital resources, with lots of pointers to specialised information. 64p (Oxford Text Archive, Oxbow Books 2000)
Paperback. Publisher's Price GB £12.00, Our Price GB £2.95

Field Archaeology: An Introduction
by Peter Drewett
The archaeological dig is the aspect of the discipline most immediately recognisable to the general public. Although getting your hands dirty is what it's all about, there is much more to fieldwork than digging. Peter Drewett's guide covers every stage of the process from deciding where to excavate, planning projects, digging and recording to interpreting the evidence and publishing the final report. 100 black and white plates and numerous case ...
Paperback. Price GB £21.99
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The World's Great Archaeological Treasures
edited by Paul G Bahn
A stunning insight into the lives of our ancestors across the world through objects which are now regarded as being among the world's most prized treasures. Typically well researched and accompanied by superb illustrations, this latest book edited by Paul Bahn crosses Africa, Asia, Australiasia, Europe, North, Central and South America, involving contributions from specialists representing many different fields of study. Includes Africa's oldest ...
Hardback. Publisher's Price GB £25.00, Our Price GB £9.95

Geoarchaeology: The Earth-Science Approach to Archaeological Interpretation
by George Rapp and Christopher L. Hill
A detailed and far-ranging textbook which frames geologic concepts within an archaeological context, offering specific examples that demonstrate how geologic methods can be used to interpret the human past. The contents list is huge, but a few of the topics covered are: sediments and soils, provenance studies, geologic surveying, mapping and remote sensing, artifact identification and human-environment interaction. The second edition builds on ...
Paperback. Price GB £16.50