Canyon Sacrifice

Canyon Sacrifice

Author: Scott Graham

Publisher: Torrey House Press

Published: 2014-06-10

Total Pages: 242

ISBN-13: 1937226301

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

Archaeologist Chuck Bender races to save his kidnapped daughter as ancient and modern cultures collide in Grand Canyon National Park.


Congressional Record

Congressional Record

Author: United States. Congress

Publisher:

Published: 1969

Total Pages: 1448

ISBN-13:

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

The Congressional Record is the official record of the proceedings and debates of the United States Congress. It is published daily when Congress is in session. The Congressional Record began publication in 1873. Debates for sessions prior to 1873 are recorded in The Debates and Proceedings in the Congress of the United States (1789-1824), the Register of Debates in Congress (1824-1837), and the Congressional Globe (1833-1873)


Social Violence in the Prehispanic American Southwest

Social Violence in the Prehispanic American Southwest

Author: Deborah L. Nichols

Publisher: University of Arizona Press

Published: 2022-09-20

Total Pages: 282

ISBN-13: 0816550697

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

Spontaneous acts of violence born of human emotions like anger or greed are probably universal, but social violence—violence resulting from social relationships within and between groups of people—is a much more complex issue with implications beyond archaeology. Recent research has generated multiple interpretations about the forms, intensity, and underlying causes of social violence in the ancient Southwest. Deborah L. Nichols and Patricia L. Crown have gathered nine contributions from a variety of disciplines to examine social violence in the prehispanic American Southwest. Not only offering specific case studies but also delving into theoretical aspects, this volume looks at archaeological interpretations, multidisciplinary approaches, and the implications of archaeological research for Native peoples and how they are impacted by what archaeologists say about their past. Specific chapters address the impacts of raiding and warfare, the possible origins of ritual violence, the evidence for social violence manifested in human skeletal remains, the implications of witchcraft persecution, and an examination of the reasons behind apparent anthropophagy. There is little question that social violence occurred in the American Southwest. These contributions support the need for further discussion and investigation into its causes and the broader implications for archaeology and anthropology. CONTENTS 1. Introduction Patricia Crown and Deborah Nichols 2. Dismembering the Trope: Imagining Cannibalism in the Ancient Pueblo World Randall H. McGuire and Ruth Van Dyke 3. An Outbreak of Violence and Raiding in the Central Mesa Verde Region in the 12th Century AD Brian R. Billman 4. Chaco Horrificus? Wendy Bustard 5. Inscribed in the Body, Written in Bones: The Consequences of Social Violence at La Plata Debra L. Martin, Nancy Akins, Bradley Crenshaw, and Pamela K. Stone 6. Veneration or Violence: A Study of Variations in Patterns of Human Bone Modification at La Quemada Ventura R. Pérez, Ben A. Nelson, and Debra L. Martin 7. Witches, Practice, and the Context of Pueblo Cannibalism William H. Walker 8. Explanation vs. Sensation: The Discourse of Cannibalism at Awat’ovi Peter Whiteley 9. Devouring Ourselves George J. Armelagos References Cited About the Contributors Index


National Parks

National Parks

Author: Alfred Runte

Publisher: Taylor Trade Publishing

Published: 2010-04-16

Total Pages: 340

ISBN-13: 1589794745

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

In this lavishly illustrated book well-known environmental historian Alfred Runte, a prominent figure on the Ken Burns documentary The National Parks: America's Best Idea, tells the highly engaging story of the development of our national parks, from the first national park, Yellowstone, to the more recent decision to set aside vast tracts of Alaska for preservation.


Oh, Give Me a Home

Oh, Give Me a Home

Author: Ann Ronald

Publisher: University of Oklahoma Press

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 284

ISBN-13: 9780806137995

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

A realistic but nostalgic look at the land that is as much a state of mind as it is an actual place examines what it means to be a westerner today and how present actions are shaping the landscapes, institutions, culture, and potential of the American West for future generations. Original.


Death Valley Duel

Death Valley Duel

Author: Scott Graham

Publisher: Torrey House Press

Published: 2024-06-04

Total Pages: 223

ISBN-13: 1948814951

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

In the ninth book in Graham's National Park Mystery Series, an archeologist must stop a century-old crime to save his daughter. “Death Valley Duel is a taut, smart, and propulsive thriller that will keep you spellbound. Scott Graham has written a love letter to the California desert, and to parenthood, and to the athletes who push themselves past limits most of us cannot even imagine. This novel is a steady, dangerous, and addictive race toward justice.” —NINA DE GRAMONT, New York Times bestselling author When archaeologist Chuck Bender makes a stunning discovery of a century-old crime, he believes it may be related to a series of deadly accidents plaguing the Whitney to Death 150, the world's toughest ultra trail-running race. While Chuck's teenage stepdaughter Carmelita races to win the competition, Chuck races to uncover the wicked intent lying behind the tragedies—before Carmelita becomes the next victim.


The Frantic Assembly Book of Devising Theatre

The Frantic Assembly Book of Devising Theatre

Author: Scott Graham

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2014-07-25

Total Pages: 232

ISBN-13: 1317667271

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

‘This is a close companion to Frantic Assembly’s practice and one that is written with an open and engaging, even disarming, tone ... A rich, rewarding and compelling text.’ Stuart Andrews, University of Surrey As Frantic Assembly move into their twentieth year of producing innovative and adventurous theatre, this new edition of their well-loved book demystifies the process of devising theatre in an unusually candid way. Artistic directors Scott Graham and Steven Hoggett offer an intimate and invaluable insight into their evolution and success, in the hope that sharing their experiences of devising theatre will encourage and inspire students and fellow practitioners. The Frantic Assembly Book of Devising Theatre is a uniquely personal account of the history and practice of this remarkable company, and includes: · practical exercises · essays on devising, writing and choreography · suggestions for scene development · a 16-page colour section, and illustrations throughout · a companion website featuring clips of rehearsals and performances. This is an accessible, educational and indispensable introduction to the working processes of Frantic Assembly, whose playful, intelligent and dynamic productions continue to be acclaimed by audiences and critics alike.


The Nuclear Borderlands

The Nuclear Borderlands

Author: Joseph Masco

Publisher: Princeton University Press

Published: 2020-03-24

Total Pages: 454

ISBN-13: 0691194289

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

An important investigation of the sociocultural fallout of America's work on the atomic bomb In The Nuclear Borderlands, Joseph Masco offers an in-depth look at the long-term consequences of the Manhattan Project. Masco examines how diverse groups in and around Los Alamos, New Mexico understood and responded to the U.S. nuclear weapons project in the post–Cold War period. He shows that the American focus on potential nuclear apocalypse during the Cold War obscured the broader effects of the nuclear complex on society, and that the atomic bomb produced a new cognitive orientation toward daily life, reconfiguring concepts of time, nature, race, and citizenship. This updated edition includes a brand-new preface by the author discussing current developments in nuclear politics and the scientific impact of the nuclear age on the present epoch of a human-altered climate.


Mountain Rampage

Mountain Rampage

Author: Scott Graham

Publisher: Torrey House Press

Published: 2015

Total Pages: 290

ISBN-13: 193722645X

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

"A fast-paced mystery set in the majestic country around Estes Park, with dozens of quirks and turns...Graham brings his knowledge of mountains and climbing into play as his hero, Bender, scales mountains and rappels down mine shafts." --THE DENVER POST "Graham's clever tale is tailor-made for those who prefer their mysteries under blue skies..." --KIRKUS "Description and dialogue balance to bring both the rounded characters and the Rocky Mountain setting alive in this tale of danger, death, and intrigue...Scott Graham has created a satisfying and suspenseful adventure." --FOREWORD REVIEWS " Mountain Rampage] combines archaeology education, family relationships, outdoor adventure and taut mystery." --ROUNDUP MAGAZINE "Filled with murder and mayhem, jealousy and good detective work--set against a stunning Colorado backdrop--Mountain Rampage is an exciting, non-stop read. I look forward to more good tales from this talented author." --ANNE HILLERMAN, New York Times bestselling author of Spider Woman's Daughter "In Mountain Rampage, Scott Graham delivers taut writing, solid plot twists, a cast of interesting characters, and an appealing protagonist both men and women will love. Get ready for a leave-you-breathless high country southwestern adventure." --MICHAEL MCGARRITY, New York Times bestselling author of Hard Country and Backlands "Move over Nevada Barr--clean prose and confident storytelling combine to make Scott Graham's second Chuck Bender/National Park Mystery Series novel a must-read for fans of Western outdoor fiction and for mystery lovers everywhere." --CHUCK GREAVES, author of Hush Money, Green-Eyed Lady, and The Last Heir "In archaeologist Chuck Bender, Scott Graham has created a flawed, all-too-human, and memorable investigator who had me rooting for him to the end." --MARGARET COEL, author of Night of the White Buffalo In the riveting second installment of the National Park Mystery Series, archaeologist Chuck Bender finds himself and his young wife and stepdaughters in the crosshairs of an unknown killer when he defends his brother-in-law from false accusations of murder in the brutal slaying of a resort worker in Rocky Mountain National Park. Scott Graham is author of Canyon Sacrifice: A National Park Mystery and Extreme Kids, winner of the National Outdoor Book Award. He is an avid outdoorsman and amateur archaeologist who enjoys hunting, rock climbing, skiing, backpacking, mountaineering, river rafting, and whitewater kayaking with his wife, an emergency physician, and their two sons. Graham lives in Durango, Colorado.