'History is written by the winners' is the received wisdom. This book explains why historical interpretation has to incorporate perspectives from those other than 'winners', and demonstrates archaeology's crucial role in this wide-ranging approach. The book draws more on Africa, Afro-America, Australasia and Oceania than on Europe, the source of the traditionally dominant perspective in archaeology. The four organizing themes of The Politics of the Past are the forms and consequences of the Eurocentric heritage, the conflicting perspectives of rulers and ruled, the significance of administrative and institutional rivalries, and the cleavages that divide professional from popular views of archaeology. Archaeologists, anthropologists, historians and other scholars will find The Politics of the Past illuminating and provocative. It will enrich historical and archaeological inquiry and interpretation, and ramify their relevance for public policy.

Angling is one of the most popular sports around the world, giving thousands of hours of pleasure to fishermen and women of all ages and levels. Here is extensive expert advice on the best fishing techniques and locations, and how to select rods, reels, lines, flies and plugs as well as clothes and accessories for all situations. The various skills involved in freshwater, saltwater and game fishing are covered in detail, with diagrams and explanations of different techniques. The book includes an in-depth visual guide to the major species the angler is likely to encounter, with advice on recognition, size potential and feeding habits, together with professional tips of the trade on how to catch each type.

This title offers expert advice on game fishing, casting techniques, flies and fly tying, with more than 530 photographs and diagrams to show skills and equipment. It includes descriptions of the types of fish you will be fishing for, including salmon, brown trout, sea trout and grayling, and the best techniques to use for each species. It includes step-by-step instructions for tying and identifying over 100 of the most successful fishing flies, with guidance on all the materials and tools needed. It features all the most effective and established fly patterns, such as the Adams Dry Fly, Silver Invicta, Fuzzy Buzzer and Deer Hair Fry, each accompanied by a detailed description, instructions for tying, and information on what to fish for and how to use each fly. It is an authoritative and beautifully illustrated guide to all the essential techniques of game fishing and fly casting. The two books in this wonderful gift box set offer a guide to the exhilarating sport of fly fishing. A Practical Guide to Game Fishing describes all members of the trout and salmon family, and includes advice on rods, reels, lines, hooks and lures. Fishing techniques are covered in detail, including dry fly, nymph and wet fly fishing. A Practical Guide to Fishing Flies unveils the delicate art of fly tying, in which anglers mimic nature with artificial fur and feathers. With practical step-by-step sequences and a beautifully photographed directory of over 100 fishing flies, the books will appeal to beginners and intermediate fishermen alike, and will increase every angler's enjoyment.

Recent extraordinary and far-reaching events have transformed our world. The disintegration of the Communist Bloc has reconfigured international relationships, while the ending of apartheid symbolizes human commitment to unity. AIDS ravages developing countries, and it also has reshaped scientific research and cultural attitudes towards sexuality. The revolution in genetic medicine has coincided with increased rights for minorities and women. A growing awareness of our environment may cause millennial celebrations to be overshadowed by forecasts of ecological catastrophe. In this groundbreaking new book, eight renowned experts present their view of our changing world, their energetic commitment to improvement reverberating throughout. These powerful essays will inspire any reader to acquire a deeper understanding of the challenges confronting modern society.