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MISTY: 45 YEARS OF FEAR
Shirley Bellwood, Pat Mills, Malcolm Shaw; Illustrated by John Armstrong, Jaume Rumeu Perera, …
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"The most peculiar, imaginative and challenging work in British
comics " -The New Statesman In 1978 British comics were changed
forever with the release of Misty, the classic cult horror comic
for girls. Masterminded by Pat Mills, the original editor of 2000
AD, this weekly comic featured the best comics talent working on
haunting, terrifying tales. From high 70s glamour to chilling
stories that have haunted readers for decades, this Essential
Collection curates the creepiest, campest Misty serials and short
stories alongside critical essays, in a volume perfect for readers
old and new.
Age range 9+ Six women tried and convicted for a crime of their
times. Six incredible true stories spanning five centuries: the
heretic, the witch, the young first-fleeter transported to
Australia; the Indian princess turned suffragette, wartime spy and
Conscientious Objector. Inspirational? Foolish? Wronged? Now you
can judge if these six women received a fitting punishment
This comprehensive and absorbing book traces the cultural history
of Southeast Asia from prehistoric (especially Neolithic,
Bronze-Iron age) times through to the major Hindu and Buddhist
civilizations, to around AD 1300. Southeast Asia has recently
attracted archaeological attention as the locus for the first
recorded sea crossings; as the region of origin for the
Austronesian population dispersal across the Pacific from Neolithic
times; as an arena for the development of archaeologically-rich
Neolithic, and metal using communities, especially in Thailand and
Vietnam, and as the backdrop for several unique and strikingly
monumental Indic civilizations, such as the Khmer civilization
centred around Angkor. Southeast Asia is invaluable to anyone
interested in the full history of the region.
A wide-ranging and accessible introduction to the origins and
histories of the first agricultural populations in many different
parts of the world This fully revised and updated second edition of
First Farmers examines the origins of food production across the
world and documents the expansions of agricultural populations from
source regions during the past 12,000 years. It commences with the
archaeological records from the multiple homelands of agriculture,
and extends into discussions that draw on linguistic and genomic
information about the human past, featuring new findings from the
last ten years of research. Through twelve chapters, the text
examines the latest evidence and leading theories surrounding the
early development of agricultural practices through data drawn from
across the anthropological discipline--primarily archaeology,
comparative linguistics, and biological anthropology--to present a
cohesive history of early farmer migration. Founded on the author's
insights from his research into the agricultural prehistory of East
and Southeast Asia--one of the best focus areas for the teaching of
prehistoric archaeology--this book offers an engaging account of
how prehistoric humans settled new landscapes. The second edition
has been thoroughly updated with many new maps and illustrations
that reflect the multidisciplinary knowledge of the present day.
Authored by a leading scholar with wide-ranging experience across
the fields of anthropology and archaeology, First Farmers, Second
Edition includes information on: The early farming dispersal
hypothesis in current perspective, plus operational considerations
regarding the origins and dispersals of agriculture The
archaeological evidence for the origins and spreads of agriculture
in the Eurasian, African and American continents The histories of
the language families that spread with the first farming
populations, and the evidence from biological anthropology and
ancient DNA that underpins our modern knowledge of these migrations
Drawing evidence from across the sub-disciplines of anthropology to
present a cohesive and exciting analysis of an important subject in
the study of human population history, Farmers First, Second
Edition is an important work of scholarship and an excellent
introduction to multiple methods of anthropological and
archaeological inquiry for the beginner student in prehistoric
anthropology and archaeology, human migration, archaeology of East
and Southeast Asia, agricultural history, comparative anthropology,
and more disciplines across the anthropology curriculum.
Practical, quick reference to laboratory test procedures routinely
used in the veterinary setting The Second Edition of Veterinary
Technician's Handbook of Laboratory Procedures provides a
significant update and expansion to the First Edition, with larger
and better-quality images, more images overall, and significant
updates to information and equipment throughout. New chapters cover
topics such as microbiology and parasitology, and the Second
Edition newly covers quality assurance in the introductory chapter
as well. Now encompassing topics in all areas of clinical
pathology, the book covers procedures in hematology, clinical
chemistry, urinalysis, microbiology, parasitology, serology, and
cytology. A companion website features case studies, crossword
puzzles, figures from the book in PowerPoint, and additional
figures not found in the book. In Veterinary Technician's Handbook
of Laboratory Procedures, readers can expect to find helpful
information on: Laboratory equipment, covering microscopes,
centrifuges, refractometers, and chemistry, hematology, and
coagulation analyzers Blood analysis, covering proper blood
collection and handling techniques, blood collection tubes, blood
smear preparation and staining, and hematology procedures
Urinalysis procedures including the physical, chemical and sediment
examination Cytology sample collection and smear preparation,
covering the feather, line, squash, modified squash, and starfish
methods, plus microscopic evaluation of cytology slides
Identification of parasites, covering internal and external, plus
protozoans A helpful guide when performing many common laboratory
tests and an excellent companion to full textbooks, Veterinary
Technician's Handbook of Laboratory Procedures is equally useful
for veterinary technicians in training and in practice and has been
carefully formatted and written to put the information veterinary
technicians need at their fingertips.
The epic story of human evolution, from our primate beginnings more
than five million years ago to the agricultural era Over the course
of five million years, our primate ancestors evolved from a modest
population of sub-Saharan apes into the globally dominant species
Homo sapiens. Along the way, humans became incredibly diverse in
appearance, language, and culture. How did all of this happen? In
The Five-Million-Year Odyssey, Peter Bellwood synthesizes research
from archaeology, biology, anthropology, and linguistics to immerse
us in the saga of human evolution, from the earliest traces of our
hominin forebears in Africa, through waves of human expansion
across the continents, and to the rise of agriculture and explosive
demographic growth around the world. Bellwood presents our modern
diversity as a product of both evolution, which led to the
emergence of the genus Homo approximately 2.5 million years ago,
and migration, which carried humans into new environments. He
introduces us to the ancient hominins-including the
australopithecines, Homo erectus, the Neanderthals, and
others-before turning to the appearance of Homo sapiens circa
300,000 years ago and subsequent human movement into Eurasia,
Australia, and the Americas. Bellwood then explores the invention
of agriculture, which enabled farmers to disperse to new
territories over the last 10,000 years, facilitating the spread of
language families and cultural practices. The outcome is now
apparent in our vast array of contemporary ethnicities, linguistic
systems, and customs. The fascinating origin story of our varied
human existence, The Five-Million-Year Odyssey underscores the
importance of recognizing our shared genetic heritage to appreciate
what makes us so diverse.
EPDF and EPUB available Open Access under CC-BY-NC-ND licence.
Millions of children throughout Africa undertake many forms of farm
and domestic work. Some of this work is for wages, some is on their
family's own small plots and some is forced and/or harmful. This
book examines children's involvement in such work. It argues that
framing all children's engagement in economic activity as 'child
labour', with all the associated negative connotations, is
problematic. This is particularly the case in Africa where many
rural children must work to survive and where, the contributors
argue, much of the work undertaken is not harmful. The conceptual
and case-based chapters reframe the debate about children's work
and harm in rural Africa with the aim of shifting research, public
discourse and policy so that they better serve the interest of
rural children and their families.
Rebellion is proud to present the finest romance comics in British
history in one spectacular volume! Curated by Eisner-nominated
historian and artist David Roach, A Very British Affair charts the
stratospheric rise of romance comics in postwar Britain with a
selection of the greatest romance comics ever printed in the UK.
Featuring an eclectic mix of artists from Spain, Italy, and the UK,
this collection unearths the sensual art and emotional writing
which delighted generations of comics readers. Featuring over 50
comics stories - many of which have never been reprinted before -
this lavish book is a stunning tribute to the often uncredited
creators who crafted an industry of love. Roach shines a spotlight
on the Spanish and Italian artists who dominated romance, as well
as the genre's forgotten female contributors, like Jenny
Butterworth, Pat Tourett and Diane Gabbott. Featuring art by comics
icons like Shirley Bellwood (Misty), Jordi Badia Romero (Creepy)
and Enrique Badia Romero (AXA), Mike Hubbard (Jane), Carlos
Ezquerra (Judge Dredd), John M. Burns (Modesty Blaise), Purita
Campos (Patty's World), Jesus Blaco (Steel Claw), Pepe Gonzalez
(Vampirella) Jesus Redondo (Kitty Pryde) and Blas Gallego (Black
Beth).
This handbook gathers original, authoritative articles from leading
archaeologists to compile the latest thinking about archaeological
theory. The authors provide a comprehensive picture of the
theoretical foundations by which archaeologists contextualize and
analyze their archaeological data. Student readers will also gain a
sense of the immense power that theory has for building
interpretations of the past, while recognizing the wonderful
archaeological traditions that created it. An extensive
bibliography is included. This volume is the single most important
reference for current information on contemporary archaeological
theories.
This comprehensive and absorbing book traces the cultural history of Southeast Asia from prehistoric (especially Neolithic, Bronze-Iron age) times through to the major Hindu and Buddhist civilisations, to around AD 1300. Southeast Asia has recently attracted archaeological attention as the locus for the first recorded sea crossings; as the region of origin for the Austronesian population dispersal across the Pacific from Neolithic times; as an arena for the development of archaeologically rich Neolithic, and metal using communities, especially in Thailand and Vietnam, and as the backdrop for several unique and strikingly monumental Indic civilisations, such as the Khmer civilisation centred around Angkor. Invaluable to anyone interested in the full history of the region.
"Another slam-dunk for a series that breaks new ground in erotic
art." - PUBLISHERS WEEKLY "Sex-positive, consent-driven erotica
with an anchor in . . . the delightful smut of human history." -
POLYGON Shelve those dusty tomes, fold up your smoking jacket, and
lock the door of the study; this research trip is going to be wild!
The latest in the Smut Peddler series of high-end erotic
anthologies, Sordid Past is our most scholarly smutty journey yet
as we dive into the annals of human history around the globe. From
the depths of antiquity to the ancient 1990s, this collection is a
whirlwind hands-on history lesson in the tried-and-true Smut
Peddler style: broadly diverse, sex-positive, consent-driven, and
tons of fun! Featuring some of the biggest names in mainstream and
small press comics and illustration, including Eisner Award winner
ERICA HENDERSON, Harvey and Lambda Award-winning EK WEAVER,
tall-ship-sailing adventure cartoonist LUCY BELLWOOD, and many
more!
Previously published as the first volume of The Encyclopedia of
Global Human Migration, this work is devoted exclusively to
prehistoric migration, covering all periods and places from the
first hominin migrations out of Africa through the end of
prehistory. * Presents interdisciplinary coverage of this topic,
including scholarship from the fields of archaeology, anthropology,
genetics, biology, linguistics, and more * Includes contributions
from a diverse international team of authors, representing 17
countries and a variety of disciplines * Divided into two sections,
covering the Pleistocene and Holocene; each section examines human
migration through chapters that focus on different regional and
disciplinary lenses
"First Farmers: the Origins of Agricultural Societies" offers
readers an understanding of the origins and histories of early
agricultural populations in all parts of the world.
Uses data from archaeology, comparative linguistics, and
biological anthropology to cover developments over the past 12,000
years
Examines the reasons for the multiple primary origins of
agriculture
Focuses on agricultural origins in and dispersals out of the Middle
East, central Africa, China, New Guinea, Mesoamerica and the
northern Andes
Covers the origins and dispersals of major language families such
as Indo-European, Austronesian, Sino-Tibetan, Niger-Congo and
Uto-Aztecan
Incorporating research findings over the last twenty years, First
Islanders examines the human prehistory of Island Southeast Asia.
This fascinating story is explored from a broad swathe of
multidisciplinary perspectives and pays close attention to
migration in the period dating from 1.5 million years ago to the
development of Indic kingdoms late in the first millennium CE.
The first publication to outline the complex global story of human
migration and dispersal throughout the whole of human prehistory.
Utilizing archaeological, linguistic and biological evidence, Peter
Bellwood traces the journeys of the earliest hunter-gatherer and
agriculturalist migrants as critical elements in the evolution of
human lifeways. * The first volume to chart global human migration
and population dispersal throughout the whole of human prehistory,
in all regions of the world * An archaeological odyssey that
details the initial spread of early humans out of Africa
approximately two million years ago, through the Ice Ages, and down
to the continental and island migrations of agricultural
populations within the past 10,000 years * Employs archaeological,
linguistic and biological evidence to demonstrate how migration has
always been a vital and complex element in explaining the evolution
of the human species * Outlines how significant migrations have
affected population diversity in every region of the world *
Clarifies the importance of the development of agriculture as a
migratory imperative in later prehistory * Fully referenced with
detailed maps throughout
"A must for myth-loving middle schoolers." - SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL
"And they lived happily ever after . . . I assume." Vengeful
spirits, flying ogres, helpful teapots, ghost pepper ghosts, and
trickster tigers? That's just the start of this lively collection
of Asian folktales, reimagined and retold in comics! This second
volume of the "Cautionary Fables and Fairy Tales" graphic novel
series is a thrilling, funny, and totally unexpected take on
stories spanning the entirety of the Asian continent, with loads of
lesser-known myths and legends from Tibet, India, Indonesia, and
beyond. Featuring the work of GENE LUEN YANG, NICK DRAGOTTA, BLUE
DELLIQUANTI, CARLA SPEED MCNEIL, NINA MATSUMOTO, and many more!
"First Farmers: the Origins of Agricultural Societies" offers
readers an understanding of the origins and histories of early
agricultural populations in all parts of the world.
Uses data from archaeology, comparative linguistics, and
biological anthropology to cover developments over the past 12,000
years
Examines the reasons for the multiple primary origins of
agriculture
Focuses on agricultural origins in and dispersals out of the Middle
East, central Africa, China, New Guinea, Mesoamerica and the
northern Andes
Covers the origins and dispersals of major language families such
as Indo-European, Austronesian, Sino-Tibetan, Niger-Congo and
Uto-Aztecan
The first publication to outline the complex global story of human
migration and dispersal throughout the whole of human prehistory.
Utilizing archaeological, linguistic and biological evidence, Peter
Bellwood traces the journeys of the earliest hunter-gatherer and
agriculturalist migrants as critical elements in the evolution of
human lifeways. * The first volume to chart global human migration
and population dispersal throughout the whole of human prehistory,
in all regions of the world * An archaeological odyssey that
details the initial spread of early humans out of Africa
approximately two million years ago, through the Ice Ages, and down
to the continental and island migrations of agricultural
populations within the past 10,000 years * Employs archaeological,
linguistic and biological evidence to demonstrate how migration has
always been a vital and complex element in explaining the evolution
of the human species * Outlines how significant migrations have
affected population diversity in every region of the world *
Clarifies the importance of the development of agriculture as a
migratory imperative in later prehistory * Fully referenced with
detailed maps throughout
Stories of Sherlock Holmes includes four very different mysteries
that Sherlock Holmes must use all his skill and cunning to solve.
Aided by Dr Watson, Holmes faces mysteries involving 'a rat', a
blue jewel, a famous racehorse and a woman who is in great danger.
Exciting and powerful classic stories to enrich and extend your
children's reading experiences. TreeTops Classics are carefully
adapted versions of must-read stories which introduce your readers
to significant authors, powerful plots and characters that have
stood the test of time. These abridged versions of classics have
been sensitively adapted by top children's authors to ensure that
language and content is appropriate, but remain faithful to the
original. These enchanting stories will appeal to all your junior
readers and introduce them to a rich literary heritage. Each book
includes author biographies and notes to help with historical and
social context and any challenging vocabulary, ensuring the books
are easily accessible. Books contain inside cover notes to support
children in their reading. Help with children's reading development
also available at www.oxfordowl.co.uk. The books are finely
levelled, making it easy to match every child to the right book.
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Global Urban Agriculture (Hardcover)
Antoinette WinklerPrins; Contributions by Susan Algert, Imogen Bellwood-Howard, Fernando J. Bosco, Sasha Broadstone, …
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Discovery Miles 27 910
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There has been growing attention paid to urban agriculture
worldwide because of its role in making cities more environmentaly
sustainable while also contributing to enhanced food access and
social justice. This edited volume brings together current research
and case studies concerning urban agriculture from both the Global
North and the Global South. Its objective is to help bridge the
long-standing divide between discussion of urban agriculture in the
Global North and the Global South and to demonstrate that today
there are greater areas of overlap than there are differences both
theoretically and substantively, and that research in either area
can help inform research in the other. The book covers the nature
of urban agriculture and how it supports livelihoods, provides
ecosystem services, and community development. It also considers
urban agriculture and social capital, networks, and
agro-biodiversity conservation. Concepts such as sustainability,
resilience, adaptation and community, and the value of urban
agriculture as a recreational resource are explored. It also
examines, quite fundamentally, why people farm in the city and how
urban agriculture can contribute to more sustainable cities in both
the Global North and the Global South. Key Features: * One of the
first volumes to bring together evidence from urban agriculture in
the Global North and the Global South * Explores the contribution
of urban agriculture to livelihoods, ecosystems and conservation *
Numerous case studies examine a very diverse range of urban
agriculture systems
A pictorial history of Sedgefield and surrounds through a series of
old photographs and images. This selection of over 200 old
photographs depicts the villages of Sedgefield, Bishop Middleham
and Mainsforth. Also included are photographs of artefacts dating
from as long ago as the Iron Age and Medieval period.
Incorporating research findings over the last twenty years, First
Islanders examines the human prehistory of Island Southeast Asia.
This fascinating story is explored from a broad swathe of
multidisciplinary perspectives and pays close attention to
migration in the period dating from 1.5 million years ago to the
development of Indic kingdoms late in the first millennium CE.
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