101 Things to Do with a Stone Circle

Holder, Geoff
History Press 2009
Paperback Illustrated
 
There are more than 900 stone circles in the British Isles and thousands more around Europe, still standing as mysterious remnants of past cultures. But, as this light-hearted book reveals, later generations have found many weird and wonderful ways to reinterpret and reuse prehistoric monuments, whether as garden features, as venues for executions, marriages and rock concerts or as convenient quarries for house-building. ...more
 
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Birds

Serjeantson, Dale
Cambridge University Press 2009
Paperback 
 
This study, the first to examine bird remains in archaeology and anthropology, provides a thorough review of the literature and a guide to the methods of study of bird remains from the past. The topics covered include anatomy and osteology, taphonomy, eggs, feathers, tools and ornaments, and the myriad ways in which people have interacted with birds in the past - from the consumption of wild birds to the domestic chicken, and from cockfighting and falconry to birds in ritual and religion. Cambridge Manuals in Archaeology. Felt-tip mark on upper trimmed edge. ...more
 
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A Basic Guide to Archaeology

Laing, Jennifer
Greenlight 2004
Paperback Illustrated
 
From 'What is archaeology?' to 'How do I get involved?', this basic, yet authoritative guide introduces virtually every aspect of the subject in an easy-to-understand question and answer format. Illustrated with vintage and modern photographs, diagrams and reproductions, the book includes chapters on the history of archaeology and its founders, the current thinking of archaeologists, and the practical side of the discipline, such as the finding and dating of sites, excavation techniques and legal issues. ...more
 
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