Some forty scholars examine California's prehistory and archaeology, looking at marine and terrestrial palaeoenvironments, initial human colonization, linguistic prehistory, early forms of exchange, mitochondrial DNA studies, and rock art. This work is the most extensive study of California's prehistory undertaken in the past 20 years. An essential resource for any scholar of California prehistory and archaeology!

Noble leaders interviewed around the globe embody and convey a new story of hope and optimism. These visionaries forge a path for an emergent reality with a brighter future: of an economy of integrity and a currency of care. Their profound impact illuminates a deeper awareness of Noble Leadership attributes that foster harmony, success and goodwill, uplifting people, planet and prosperity.Noble leaders exemplify mastery of four quantum powers for effective and outstanding leadershi...

At the point of the often-contentious intersection of sacred site preservation and resource development, archaeology has a unique and valuable role. Archaeology has been criticized as a destroyer of sacred sites through the unbridled pursuit of knowledge through excavation or aiding unbridled development by failing to identify sacred sites.However, archaeology can act as a mitigator between the conflicting goals of preservation and development, while giving the indigenous a voice. ...

Social and behavioral scientists study religion or spirituality in various ways and have defined and approached the subject from different perspectives. In cultural anthropology and archaeology the understanding of what constitutes religion involves beliefs, oral traditions, practices and rituals, as well as the related material culture including artifacts, landscapes, structural features and visual representations like rock art. Researchers work to understand religious thoughts and action...