North American Projectile Points

North American Projectile Points

Author: Wm Jack Hranicky RPA

Publisher: AuthorHouse

Published: 2011-06-09

Total Pages: 560

ISBN-13: 1456750003

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This book provides a single-source for projectile points in the literature of American archeology. Its purpose is to provide a quick lookup for point types; the user then utilizes the basic references that are provided for more research information, point comparisons, data, distributions, etc.


North American Projectile Points

North American Projectile Points

Author: Wm Jack Hranicky

Publisher: Author House

Published: 2014-06-28

Total Pages: 567

ISBN-13: 1496910664

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Jack Hranicky is a retired U.S. Government contractor, but he has been involved with archaeology as a full-time passion for over 40 years. His main interest is the Paleo-Indian period; however, he has worked in all facets of American archaeology. He has published over 250 papers and over 35 books in archaeology with his most recent being a two-volume, 800-page, 10,000-artifact book on the material culture of Virginia. In Virginia, he is considered an expert on prehistoric stone tools and rockart. The prehistoric Spout Run Observatory site was investigated by him which dated 10,470 YBP. He has served as president of the Archeological Society of Virginia (ASV) and Eastern States Archeological Federation (ESAF), and been past chairman of the Alexandria Archaeology Commission in Virginia. He is a charter member of the Registry of Professional Archaeologists (RPA). And, since he joined the Archeological Society of Virginia (ASV) in 1966, he is its senior member. And finally, his major publication is Bipoints Before Clovis.


Composites - A Profile of the World-wide Reinforced Plastics Industry, Markets and Suppliers to 2005

Composites - A Profile of the World-wide Reinforced Plastics Industry, Markets and Suppliers to 2005

Author: T. Starr

Publisher: Elsevier

Published: 1999-11-11

Total Pages: 294

ISBN-13: 0080529615

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Following the success of the second (1995) edition, this report takes a fresh perspective on the industry, reviewing changes and developments in industry structure, corporate strategies, market condition, technology and application trends. This profile is fully revised with market data with new forecasts to the year 2005. New and emerging technologies and applications are examined. For a PDF version of the report please call Tina Enright on +44 (0) 1865 843008 for price details.


International Handbook of Earthquake & Engineering Seismology, Part A

International Handbook of Earthquake & Engineering Seismology, Part A

Author: William H.K. Lee

Publisher: Elsevier

Published: 2002-09-27

Total Pages: 994

ISBN-13: 0080489222

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Modern scientific investigations of earthquakes began in the 1880s, and the International Association of Seismology was organized in 1901 to promote collaboration of scientists and engineers in studying earthquakes. The International Handbook of Earthquake and Engineering Seismology, under the auspices of the International Association of Seismology and Physics of the Earth's Interior (IASPEI), was prepared by leading experts under a distinguished international advisory board and team of editors.The content is organized into 56 chapters and includes over 430 figures, 24 of which are in color. This large-format, comprehensive reference summarizes well-established facts, reviews relevant theories, surveys useful methods and techniques, and documents and archives basic seismic data. It will be the authoritative reference for scientists and engineers and a quick and handy reference for seismologists.Also available is The International Handbook of Earthquake and Engineering Seismology, Part B.