Tuning In is a lyrical and philosophical memoir about a life shaped by music, silence, and the search for meaning. Pianist and composer Mark Sutton invites readers into a quiet, reflective journey—one that moves through memory, emotion, and the mysterious power of sound to reveal what lies beneath the surface of things.Blending personal storytelling with deep insight, Tuning In explores how the piano became more than an instrument—it became a companion, a mirror, and a doorway to u...

Bioarchaeology covers the history and general theory of the field plus the recovery and laboratory treatment of human remains.Bioarchaeology is the study of human remains in context from an archaeological and anthropological perspective. The book explores, through numerous case studies, how the ways a society deals with their dead can reveal a great deal about that society, including its religious, political, economic, and social organizations. It details recovery methods ...

Our Traumatized Planet explores the state of the environment and some of the major issues faced today and asks what we can learn and apply from contemporary traditional peoples, ancient societies, and our own successes and failures.Providing straightforward information on some of the serious environmental issues we face so that non-scientists can understand them, this book explores what is at stake so that we can choose to make a difference. Combining the latest data from ...

Archaeology: The Science of the Human Past introduces students to the wide-ranging and fascinating world of archaeology and provides them with a comprehensive understanding of fundamental archaeological concepts and methods.The seventh edition keeps pace with the developments in archaeological science with up-to-date information on dating, artifact analyses, and remote sensing. Theoretical developments in power, gender, and cognition are also included. Introducing the key ...

A Prehistory of North America covers the ever-evolving understanding of the prehistory of North America, from its initial colonization, through the development of complex societies, and up to contact with Europeans.This book is the most up-to-date treatment of the prehistory of North America. In addition, it is organized by culture area in order to serve as a companion volume to “An Introduction to Native North America.” It also includes an extensive bibliography to facilit...

The ocean-side community of Hidden Beach, Florida, is under attack. A series of murders has the police scrambling to find the killer, and as the body count rises, they narrow their search to Henry Watchman, pastor of Hidden Beach Community Church. Though the pastor denies having any part in the murders, he and his wife, Jenna, are hiding a terrible secret.Vincent Anderson, a young detective on the force, is bending his time and effort to catching the pastor -but the murders continu...

Human Societies: A Brief Introduction succinctly covers the basic concepts of cultural anthropology in a way that is relevant and engaging to the introductory student. Less time is spent on anthropological detail and more time on the relevance of anthropological understanding to the contemporary world.The issues facing the contemporary Western world are also confronting the thousands of other societies. The book deals with topics such as the variety of sexualities, the tho...

Change is coming to Heaven. Since their creation, the angels have only known eternal, unchanging bliss as they serve and worship their beloved Lord and God. But with the announcement that a new Age is coming soon, heralding something called a “universe,” questions abound. When they learn that this universe will be inhabited by beings called Humanity, and that the angels will serve them, decisions have to be made by everyone.Shock, anger, and broken alliances swirl throughout Heaven...

Depression is a largely overlooked and much misunderstood disease in the Christian world of books, yet there are vast numbers of Christian men and women who are looking for help with this problem.There is hope!With an interest stemming from their own experiences, Dr. Bruce Hennigan and Mark Sutton take an approach to overcoming life's difficulties that is grounded in both spiritual and medical principles.Hope Again: A Thirty Day Plan for Conquering Depression

Find Hope Again!Depression is on the rise in today’s society particularly among Christians. Depression is a largely overlooked and much misunderstood disease in the Christian world, yet there are vast numbers of Christian men and women who are looking for help with this problem. There is hope!Hope Again: A Lifetime Plan for Conquering Depression is the third updated book by Dr. Bruce Hennigan and Mark Sutton. The book provides step by step encouragement and instruction for ...

A newer edition of this book is available for ordering at the following web address: https://www.bloomsbury.com/introduction-to-cultural-ecology-9780759123298/Introduction to Cultural Ecology provides a comprehensive discussion of the history and theoretical foundations of cultural ecology, featuring nine case studies from around the world.

All peoples and cultures face environmental issues—but as this accessible text shows, how they respond to such issues varies widely around the world and across human history. Introduction to Cultural Ecology, Third Edition, familiarizes students with the foundations of the field and provides a framework for exploring what other cultures can teach us about human/environment relationships.Drawing on both biological and cultural approaches, the authors first cover basic principles of ...