Appropriate for the upper level Historical Archaeology or Archaeological Field Methods courses taught in anthropology departments. This exercise book provides a cross-section of the diverse kinds of work that historical archaeologists actually do, and illustrates the different paradigms current i...

The Sandhills ecosystem in Nebraska is one of the largest remaining intact grasslands in North America and supports a multitude of plant life. The state flower, the goldenrod, is one of thousands of species of plants growing in the diverse ecosystems found throughout the state. This beautifully illu...

The definitive, easy-to-use guide to the popular BeagleBone board BeagleBone For Dummies is the definitive beginner's guide to using the popular BeagleBone board to learn electronics and programming. Unlike other books that require previous knowledge of electronics, Linux, and Python, this one assum...

Botanical, a new series from Reaktion, is the first to integrate horticultural writing with a broader account of the cultural and social impact of plants. Oak, one of the first two books in the series, narrates the biography of the tree that since time immemorial has been a symbol of loyalty, streng...

Nebraska has identified 40 biologically unique landscapes which are home to a variety of wildlife. The state mammal, the White-tailed Deer, is one of thousands of species of animals inhabiting the diverse ecosystems found throughout the Cornhusker State. This beautifully illustrated guide highlights...

The Cambridge Companion to Historical Archaeology provides an overview of the international field of historical archaeology (c.AD 1500 to the present) through seventeen specially-commissioned essays from leading researchers in the field. The volume explores key themes in historical archaeology inclu...

Unleash the potential of BeagleBone using Python About This BookConfigure and customize your BeagleBone to seamlessly connect it to external hardware using PythonLearn to write programs that interface with the real world using GPIO portsClear and step-by-step examples, complete with component lists,...

In the third book of her popular "Decade Series," Cathleen Rountree interviews twenty inspiring, vibrant, and energetic women who discuss their thoughts and feelings about having passed their 60th birthday.        The women featured in these pages show us how they are working against stereotypes and...

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