Ash is an important and yet understudied aspect of ritual deposition in the archaeological record of North America. Ash has been found in a wide variety of contexts across many regions and often it is associated with rare or unusual objects or in contexts that suggest its use in the transition or transformation of houses and ritual features. Drawn from across the U.S. and Mesoamerica, the chapters in this volume explore the use, meanings, and cross-cultural patterns present in the use of ash. and highlight the importance of ash in ritual closure, social memory, and cultural transformation.

Having lived with cats for many years, Barbara Roth has come to realize that cats don't need words. Whatever needs to be said, a cat expresses by the way it moves, sits, lies and looks. That's why this book about cats is a picture book. The author manages to grasp the essence of cats. Her equally quick and clear stroke creates minimalistic views of situations and moods. A great book for any cat lover.

Katzen haben schon immer eine grosse Rolle im Leben der Autorin gespielt. Besonders fasziniert Barbara Roth die minimalistische Art und Weise, wie Katzen Gefuhle ausdrucken: Ein schiefgelegtes Ohr hier, eine zuckende Schwanzspitze da, schon ist alles klar. Darum kommt dieses Buch nahezu ohne Text aus. Mit ebenso schnellem wie klaren Strich gelingt es der Autorin, das Wesen der skizzierten Situationen und Katzenpersonlichkeiten zu vermitteln. Ein Buch fur alle, die Katzen lieben