"Makes the case that the everyday should and does matter in archaeology. The content is fresh, the approaches are varied, and the case is convincing."--Adam King, editor of Archaeology in South Carolina: Exploring the Hidden Heritage of the Palmetto State Focusing on the daily concerns and routine events of people in the past, Investigating the Ordinary argues for a paradigm shift in the way southeastern archaeologists operate. Instead of dividing archaeological work by time periods or artifact types, the essays in this volume unite separate areas of research through the theme of the everyday. Ordinary activities studied here range from flint-knapping to ceremonial crafting, from subsistence to social gatherings, and from the Paleoindian period to the nineteenth century. Contributors demonstrate that attention to everyday life can help researchers avoid overemphasizing data and jargon and instead discover connections between the people of different eras. This approach will also inspire archaeologists with ways to engage the public with their work and with the deep history of the southeastern United States.

In The Pursuit of Happiness Bianca C. Williams traces the experiences of African American women as they travel to Jamaica, where they address the perils and disappointments of American racism by looking for intimacy, happiness, and a connection to their racial identities. Through their encounters with Jamaican online communities and their participation in trips organized by Girlfriend Tours International, the women construct notions of racial, sexual, and emotional belonging by forming relationships with Jamaican men and other "girlfriends." These relationships allow the women to exercise agency and find happiness in ways that resist the damaging intersections of racism and patriarchy in the United States. However, while the women require a spiritual and virtual connection to Jamaica in order to live happily in the United States, their notion of happiness relies on travel, which requires leveraging their national privilege as American citizens. Williams's theorization of "emotional transnationalism" and the construction of affect across diasporic distance attends to the connections between race, gender, and affect while highlighting how affective relationships mark nationalized and gendered power differentials within the African diaspora.

"This is that rarity, a useful book."--Warren Buffett Howard Marks, the chairman and cofounder of Oaktree Capital Management, is renowned for his insightful assessments of market opportunity and risk. After four decades spent ascending to the top of the investment management profession, he is today sought out by the world's leading value investors, and his client memos brim with insightful commentary and a time-tested, fundamental philosophy. Now for the first time, all readers can benefit from Marks's wisdom, concentrated into a single volume that speaks to both the amateur and seasoned investor. Informed by a lifetime of experience and study, The Most Important Thing explains the keys to successful investment and the pitfalls that can destroy capital or ruin a career. Utilizing passages from his memos to illustrate his ideas, Marks teaches by example, detailing the development of an investment philosophy that fully acknowledges the complexities of investing and the perils of the financial world. Brilliantly applying insight to today's volatile markets, Marks offers a volume that is part memoir, part creed, with a number of broad takeaways. Marks expounds on such concepts as "second-level thinking," the price/value relationship, patient opportunism, and defensive investing. Frankly and honestly assessing his own decisions--and occasional missteps--he provides valuable lessons for critical thinking, risk assessment, and investment strategy. Encouraging investors to be "contrarian," Marks wisely judges market cycles and achieves returns through aggressive yet measured action. Which element is the most essential? Successful investing requires thoughtful attention to many separate aspects, and each of Marks's subjects proves to be the most important thing.

Dive into the vibrant world of language with the "Trilingual 888 English Spanish Albanian Illustrated Vocabulary Book" This captivating educational masterpiece is not just a book, but a linguistic adventure that spans three languages - English, Spanish and Albanian. Prepare to be captivated by the mesmerizing blend of words and images as you explore 888 carefully chosen vocabulary words. Each page is a gateway to a world of discovery, where charming illustrations breathe life into everyday scenarios - from bustling markets to serene landscapes, and from enchanting stories to the marvels of nature. This trilingual vocabulary book is more than just a learning tool - it's an immersive experience. The captivating visuals effortlessly guide readers across language barriers, making the process of learning words in multiple languages an exciting and engaging journey. With clear and concise word labels in English, Spanish and Albanian, this book offers a seamless way to expand your vocabulary while reveling in the joy of language acquisition. Whether you're a language enthusiast, a curious learner, or a parent eager to introduce your child to the wonders of trilingualism, this book is an invaluable resource. Uncover the beauty of language diversity, foster a deeper understanding of different cultures, and embark on a trilingual quest that will leave you enriched and enlightened. The "Trilingual 888 English Spanish Albanian Illustrated Vocabulary Book" is a testament to the joy of learning, and a must-have addition to any language lover's collection. Product Details: * 888 Trilingual basic words with pictures. * A total of 2,664 basic words (888 x 3). * 109 pages printed in black and white. * Includes Special Bonus: 10 Trilingual Word Search Puzzles. * Printed on bright white smooth paper. * Premium matte cover finish. * Large format 8.5" x 11.0" (215mm x 280mm) pages.

This book engages readers in thirteen conversations presented by authors from around the world regarding the role that textbooks play in helping readers imagine membership in the nation. Authors’ voices come from a variety of contexts – some historical, some contemporary, some providing analyses over time. But they all consider the changing portrayal of diversity, belonging and exclusion in multiethnic and diverse societies where silenced, invisible, marginalized members have struggled to make their voices heard and to have their identities incorporated into the national narrative. The authors discuss portrayals of past exclusions around religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation, as they look at the shifting boundaries of insider and outsider. This book is thus about “who we are” not only demographically, but also in terms of the past, especially how and whether we teach discredited pasts through textbooks. The concluding chapters provides ways forward in thinking about what can be done to promote curricula that are more inclusive, critical and positively bonding, in increasingly larger and more inclusive contexts.

Dive into the vibrant world of language with the "Trilingual 888 English Russian Arabic Illustrated Vocabulary Book" This captivating educational masterpiece is not just a book, but a linguistic adventure that spans three languages - English, Russian and Arabic. Prepare to be captivated by the mesmerizing blend of words and images as you explore 888 carefully chosen vocabulary words. Each page is a gateway to a world of discovery, where charming illustrations breathe life into everyday scenarios - from bustling markets to serene landscapes, and from enchanting stories to the marvels of nature. This trilingual vocabulary book is more than just a learning tool - it's an immersive experience. The captivating visuals effortlessly guide readers across language barriers, making the process of learning words in multiple languages an exciting and engaging journey. With clear and concise word labels in English, Russian and Arabic, this book offers a seamless way to expand your vocabulary while reveling in the joy of language acquisition. Whether you're a language enthusiast, a curious learner, or a parent eager to introduce your child to the wonders of trilingualism, this book is an invaluable resource. Uncover the beauty of language diversity, foster a deeper understanding of different cultures, and embark on a trilingual quest that will leave you enriched and enlightened. The "Trilingual 888 English Russian Arabic Illustrated Vocabulary Book" is a testament to the joy of learning, and a must-have addition to any language lover's collection. Product Details: * 888 Trilingual basic words with pictures. * A total of 2,664 basic words (888 x 3). * 109 pages printed in black and white. * Includes Special Bonus: 10 Trilingual Word Search Puzzles. * Printed on bright white smooth paper. * Premium matte cover finish. * Large format 8.5" x 11.0" (215mm x 280mm) pages.

Dive into the vibrant world of language with the "Trilingual 888 English Spanish Bengali Illustrated Vocabulary Book" This captivating educational masterpiece is not just a book, but a linguistic adventure that spans three languages - English, Spanish and Bengali. Prepare to be captivated by the mesmerizing blend of words and images as you explore 888 carefully chosen vocabulary words. Each page is a gateway to a world of discovery, where charming illustrations breathe life into everyday scenarios - from bustling markets to serene landscapes, and from enchanting stories to the marvels of nature. This trilingual vocabulary book is more than just a learning tool - it's an immersive experience. The captivating visuals effortlessly guide readers across language barriers, making the process of learning words in multiple languages an exciting and engaging journey. With clear and concise word labels in English, Spanish and Bengali, this book offers a seamless way to expand your vocabulary while reveling in the joy of language acquisition. Whether you're a language enthusiast, a curious learner, or a parent eager to introduce your child to the wonders of trilingualism, this book is an invaluable resource. Uncover the beauty of language diversity, foster a deeper understanding of different cultures, and embark on a trilingual quest that will leave you enriched and enlightened. The "Trilingual 888 English Spanish Bengali Illustrated Vocabulary Book" is a testament to the joy of learning, and a must-have addition to any language lover's collection. Product Details: * 888 Trilingual basic words with pictures. * A total of 2,664 basic words (888 x 3). * 109 pages printed in black and white. * Includes Special Bonus: 10 Trilingual Word Search Puzzles. * Printed on bright white smooth paper. * Premium matte cover finish. * Large format 8.5" x 11.0" (215mm x 280mm) pages.