Richard Bradley Bücher

Spiders are among the most diverse groups of terrestrial invertebrates, yet they are among the least studied and understood. This first comprehensive guide to all 68 spider families in North America beautifully illustrates 469 of the most commonly encountered species. Group keys enable identification by web type and other observable details, and species descriptions include identification tips, typical habitat, geographic distribution, and behavioral notes. A concise illustrated introduction to spider biology and anatomy explains spider relationships. This book is a critical resource for curious naturalists who want to understand this ubiquitous and ecologically critical component of our biosphere.

The music and lyrics to 14 of Simon and Garfunkel's best songs. Includes: The Boxer * Mrs Robinson * Bridge Over Troubled Water * Sound of Silence * and more.

The gap between rich and poor, included and excluded, advantaged and disadvantaged is steadily growing as inequality becomes one of the most pressing issues of our times. The new edition of this popular text explores current patterns of inequality in the context of increasing globalization, world recession and neoliberal policies of austerity.

In prehistoric Europe natural surfaces in the landscape were often painted or carved. It happened between the adoption of farming and the origins of the state, but these images are rarely integrated into wider accounts of prehistoric archaeology. This Element reviews new research and attempts to remedy this problem.

Focusing on landscape studies, this work aims to broaden the understanding of modern research findings for a diverse audience. It caters to students, academics, field archaeologists, and professionals in heritage management, making complex information more accessible and applicable to various fields.

Exploring the Neolithic period's complexities, Richard Bradley examines the development and significance of monuments like Stonehenge. He traces their evolution from the Mesolithic to the Late Bronze Age, highlighting how these structures shaped prehistoric people's understanding of time and space. The book delves into the transformative role of monuments, showcasing detailed case studies that reveal how societal changes influenced their modification and reinterpretation over six millennia. This analysis offers insights into the paradoxes and evolving consciousness of ancient communities.

This book brings together the results of fieldwork and academic research to highlight the achievements of prehistoric people who lived in these islands between their settlement by the first farmers and Julius Caesar's invasions of southeast England. It emphasises landscapes and monuments that can be visited today.

This book offers a collection of case studies spanning from the Paleolithic era to the early Middle Ages, covering regions from the Alps to Scandinavia. It explores the methodologies archaeologists use to investigate the origins of myths and highlights the various ways prehistoric societies remembered, documented, and interpreted their histories. Through these analyses, it sheds light on the interaction between memory and cultural identity in ancient communities.

The narrative centers on a historic baseball game held at Fenway Park on October 4, 1978, which marked the climax of a fiercely competitive season between the Boston Red Sox and the New York Yankees. Both teams, having identical records, faced off in a high-stakes playoff. The tension escalated as the game reached its final moments, with a one-run lead and two outs, leaving the outcome hinging on a single at-bat. This thrilling account captures the emotional intensity and significance of this unforgettable moment in baseball history.