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First published in 1714 as a rebuttal to Edmund Calamy's attack on the Anglican Church, John Walker's Sufferings is the most complete survey available of the penal measures carried out during the Interregnum against the Church and the universities, and contains a wealth of personal information about the Anglican clergy. ... Read more

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Ancient Borinquen
I got this book because I know the recent archaeological findings in the caribbean are changing everything we know about our past.I read the book which I found so usefull and very interesting.The contributions of each different professional in this book really get you to think.I'm not an archaeologist, even my english is really crappy, so sometimes durring my reading I got lost among the cientific terminology and phrases.I think the focus of this book is to the rest of the scientific community instead to the public who want to learn more about their indigenous past.An Spanish version for the hispanics will be great with more pictures too.But overall, this book is a great adquisition to those who keep track of the changing world of archaeology!I recommend this book!

A Review of Ancient Borinquen
Before starting this review, I need to acknowledge that I am currently working on a project with Peter Siegel, and that my employer also employs Karen Anderson-Córdova on occasion.

I purchased Ancient Borinquen, in part, to catch up on the literature of Puerto Rican archaeology.I was not disappointed.The editor, Peter Siegel, has done an excellent job of compiling papers that capture the breadth and diversity of archaeological research on the island.Ancient Borinquen is current, and its list of contributors includes many of the leading lights of Caribbean research.The volume provides an excellent overview of new approaches and new discoveries in Puerto Rican archaeology.It is not designed as a stand-alone text on the subject, but certainly should be included on the reading list of upperclassmen and graduate students.

The volume includes ten sections, plus a preface.Reniel Rodríguez Ramos begins with an interesting study of the Saladoid to Ostionoid transition.Unlike most studies of these manifestations, Rodríguez Ramos examines the change in terms of lithic technology rather than ceramic modes.The assemblage is from the Paso del Indio site, the subject of an important but as-yet-unreported, data recovery excavation.

In Section 2, Jeff Walker presents an overview of the Paso del Indio excavations.Because of a variety of fiscal, political, and personnel issues, it is unlikely that a full study will be available in the near future.His progress report on this complex, multi-component site will be the major source of information on this site for several years.Walker does an admirable job of condensing the extensive information and highlighting the most important points.

The contribution by Peter Siegel, John Jones, Deborah Pearsall, and Daniel Wagner is a strong example of the maturation of archaeology on the island.The authors utilize a comibination of chronological, settlement, geoarchaeological, and microbotanical data to examine the relationship of environment and settlement in the Maisabel vicinity.

Two leaders in Caribbean subsistence studies - Susan deFrance and Lee Newsom - provide a thorough overview of paleoethnobotanical research in Puerto Rico.Many of their primary data are contained in often hard to obtain CRM reports, and this synthesis will be helpful to area researchers.

In Section 5, Anne Stokes examines subsistence change through time from another perspective, stable isotope signatures of human bone.Using samples from Maisabel and Paso del Indio, Stokes documents significant differences in the signatures from the late Saladoid and mid-Ostionoid periods.

The contribution from Torres reports on his ongoing dissertation research into pre-Hispanic settlement in south-central Puerto Rico.He argues that archaeologists should be addressing communities rather than individual sites, to better understand regional settlement-subsistence systems.Torres correctly argues that the role of the Tibes Ceremonial Center cannot be fully understood until we know the relationship of Tibes with the surrounding communities.His broader perspective complements the detailed, site-specific work of Curet and others at Tibes.

After reading Jose Oliver's work on the roles of cemis (Section 7) and Peter Roe's excellent analysis of Puerto Rican rock art (Section 8), I felt I was finally starting to appreciate the complexity of Taino and pre-Taino ritual.Oliver's ongoing work in the Caguana region epitomizes one theme of this volume: it is time to shift focus from single sites and begin to consider regional patterns of adaptation.Likewise, Roe has recognized that sufficient data are at hand to begin addressing changes through time in iconography of rock art, and to relate those changes to broader cultural shifts.

Karen Anderson-Córdova extends the temporal range of this volume by addressing the sudden and violent impact of Spanish settlement on the Taino population of Puerto Rico. Anderson-Córdova addresses key sources in reconstructing the rapid decline in Taino population.Although some modern scholars and Taino descendants may argue with her statement that "the Taínos have been extinct for at least five centuries," Anderson-Córdova is correct in noting the rapid loss of a distinct Taino culture in the face of the European onslaught.She is also right in noting that almost no archaeology has been conducted at contact-period Taino sites.

Peter Siegel completes the volume with a summary chapter.Although he addresses each of the contributions, his section also defines future avenues of research, and is well worth the read.

Overall, Ancient Borinquen serves notice that Puerto Rican archaeology continues to be dynamic, interesting, and challenging.As a discipline, Puerto Rican archaeology has moved beyond the excellent baseline work provided by Ricardo Alegría and Irving Rouse, and the future is full of promise.To see where Puerto Rican archaeology stands in 2006, the student or professional archaeologist need look no further than Ancient Borinquen.I wholeheartedly recommend this book. ... Read more

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Chapters: Randal J. Kirk, Ralph K. Smith, Maggie L. Walker, Stanford E. Parris, John Mason, Beverley Randolph Mason, Arthur Pendleton Mason, William Temple Thomson Mason, Joseph W. Luter Iii, George Mason Iii, Thomas Mason, Robert B. Pamplin, Moses Austin, Frank Wagner, Krystal Ball, Chiswell Langhorne. Source: Wikipedia. Pages: 77. Not illustrated. Free updates online. Purchase includes a free trial membership in the publisher's book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Excerpt: Randal J. Kirk (born c:a 1953 in Pleasanton, California) is the founder, chairman and chief executive of New River Pharmaceutical, and one of Virginia's wealthiest residents. Kirk's father was an Air Force Master Sergeant, and the family moved several times during his youth. He reports he taught himself to read at age three. After graduation from Dublin High School he worked selling cars and motorcycles, enrolled part time at Radford for some business courses. He later earned a B.A. in Economics) at Radford University (1976, and a J.D. at the University of Virginia. He was admitted to the bar in 1980, and began his eleven year practice of law in Bland County, Virginiawhere he was the only attorney. Kirk owns a 6,900-acre (28 km) farm in the Belspring area of Pulaski County. He supports higher education and politics. In 1999, he gave $1 million to Radford University. In addition to this donation, Kirk has served on the board of directors of the Radford University Foundation, Inc., as well as on the school's board of visitors. He was elected rector of the board in 2006. Kirk calls himself a political independent, and has generously supported both Republicans and Democrats. Data published for the end of March 2009 show he donated over $200,000 to Terry McAuliffe's Virginia gubernatorial election, 2009. Since 1999 he donated $1.8 million to candidates for state office in Virginia, principally to Democrats. Since 199...More: http://booksllc.net/?id=12072292 ... Read more

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The best book on sharks
I enjoyed this book as much as my son.It is very well organized, the format makes it easy to read and understand the information presented about the sharks and rays, and thought the 'how to dive' section at the back was a very useful bonus (my son and I both scuba dive).The pictures are excellent.

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I bought this book a long time ago and it still is my favorite one pertaining to its subject. It's filled with information and gorgeous photography. Various species of sharks are clearly identified, described, and portrayed, and facts are given about diving locales around the world as well. I've always loved rays and no other book has told me as much about them as this one. The chapters on rays are wonderful and very beautifully illustrated. This book is highly interesting and impressive. I recommend it.

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The Nature Company's Guide to sharks and rays is a well written introduction to this group of truly wonderful creatures.It is not the best book, but if you have an interest it should be in your library.It will be especially useful to the teen reader or marine naturalist/hobbyist. The photography and illustrations are beautiful and informative.The write ups on individual species, while not all inclusive to any particular group or geographic area are great.They cover some little known but fascinating animals.My only complaint is that it's a little TO visual, it tends to rely on the graphic to make points over the text and is a little short on newer science. But this may be a plus for the new student of marine biology.If you or an friend has an interest in fishes in general or elasmobranchs in particular you want this book.

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We bought this book as a Christmas gift for our 12 year old daughter who is fascinated with sharks.What a gem!!!We keep it on the coffee table now as a reference book.Every time an undersea show comes on, someone grabs the book to look up whatever they discuss.This book is full of great information and incredible photographs.Anyone interested in the ocean MUST get this book.We are all certified scuba divers and it is especially valuable to us for identifications, habitats and habits of sharks and rays, and general information which we need to know when siting one of these marvelous creatures!! ... Read more

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This volume provides a revised and updated introduction to the techniques of molecular biology and its industrial applications. It should be of particular benefit to undergraduates and researchers in other biological areas. ... Read more