Travel, Communication and Geography in Late Antiquity brings together a set of papers that consider anew issues of travel, communication and landscape in Late Antiquity. This period witnessed an increase in long-distance travel and the construction of large new inter-provincial communications networks. The Christian Church's expansion is but one example of both phenomena. The contributions here present readers with new research on the explosion in travel and large-scale communication, and the effect on this of different geographical possibilities and limitations. The papers deal with a variety of travel experiences (religious pilgrimages; travel for work and educational purposes; journeys of the soul) and writings about travel; they look at various kinds of communication (ecclesiastical communication; communication for commerce; and the communication of religious identity); and they examine both physical and psychological aspects of geography, travel and communication.

Travel, Communication and Geography in Late Antiquity brings together a set of papers that consider anew issues of travel, communication and landscape in Late Antiquity. This period witnessed an increase in long-distance travel and the construction of large new inter-provincial communications networks. The Christian Church's expansion is but one example of both phenomena. The contributions here present readers with new research on the explosion in travel and large-scale communication, and the effect on this of different geographical possibilities and limitations. The papers deal with a variety of travel experiences (religious pilgrimages; travel for work and educational purposes; journeys of the soul) and writings about travel; they look at various kinds of communication (ecclesiastical communication; communication for commerce; and the communication of religious identity); and they examine both physical and psychological aspects of geography, travel and communication.

Thorough coverage of all aspects of archaeological work
This encyclopedia brings together the most recent scientific information on a collection of subjects that are too often--and inconveniently--treated in separate publications. It provides a survey of archaeological method and theory, as well as the application of physical and biological sciences in archaeological research. Every aspect of archaeological work is represented, from the discovery process to the ultimate disposition of materials. Thus the reader will find entries on subject matter covering:
*disciplinary theory
*legislation affecting the work of archaeologists
*pre-excavation surveying
*excavation methodology
*on-site conservation techniques
*post-excavation analysis
The most current explanations of analytical technology
The rapid evolution of analytical technology is often superficially treated or not covered at all in textbooks or other commonly available sources. Here, the latest refinements in techniques such as radiometric dating, stable isotopic analysis, and the PCR technique of DNA analysis are presented clearly and authoritatively. The discussion of these techniques is amplified by including results of the work of professionals conducting interdisciplinary research and by covering the methodological enhancements provided by the physical and natural sciences.
Important information on legislation affecting archaeological work
Cultural property legislation, regardless of its country of origin, has affected how archaeologists conduct their work. This encyclopedia covers all major U.S. legislation developed for the protection of cultural property, including the recent NativeAmerican Graves Protection and Repatriation Act, and offers a substantial article on worldwide legislation concerning the reburial of human remains and its effects on the present and future practice of archaeology.
Full attention to the importance of conservation techniques
Without some sort of conservation program at the point of excavation, valuable materials may be inadvertently contaminated or destroyed. Many simple and low-cost techniques to promote both sample integrity and long-term preservation for major classes of materials are described in this volume.
Inclusion of research spanning prehistoric to contemporary timeframes and worldwide venues
Traditional treatments of method and theory usually focus on prehistoric periods and are limited in their geographic range. This volume includes discussions based on various historical periods on different continents, as reflected in entries such as Historical Archaeology, Industrial Archaeology, Medieval Archaeology, and Classical Archaeology.
Special features
*International perspective and diversity
*Bibliographic references at end of entries
*Comprehensive indexes
*Richly illustrated with photographs, drawings, graphs and charts

Giddy Gilbert Goes to School is a fun fiction children's picture book with action words that grab the reader's attention. It is a great book for both nonreaders and beginning readers. Giddy Gilbert is experiencing anxiety about going to school; his mother tries to calm him by telling him how exciting and fun school is. Once Giddy Gilbert gets to school to his great surprise he makes friends and really enjoys school. Giddy Gilbert is learning lots of new things at school and making many friends, he even loves his teacher. At the end of the first day Giddy Gilbert worries about telling mama that he really wants to go back to school. This book is full of puns, humor and colorful characters; it is an original and hilarious. This is a book about the experiences of a child entering school for the first time and how he or she feels about change, friendships and learning. Taking on a difficult but important part of children's lives, Linda Ellis Lee gives readers a way to experience and discuss their fears in a safe and comforting way.