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Gleaning --- Food relief --- Citizen participation.

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This pioneering work revises our notions of the origins and early development of textiles in Europe and the Near East. Using innovative linguistic techniques, along with methods from palaeobiology and other fields, it shows that spinning and pattern weaving began far earlier than has been supposed. Prehistoric Textiles made an unsurpassed leap in the social and cultural understanding of textiles in humankind's early history. Cloth making was an industry that consumed more time and effort, and was more culturally significant to prehistoric cultures, than anyone assumed before the book's publication. The textile industry is in fact older than pottery--and perhaps even older than agriculture and stockbreeding. It probably consumed far more hours of labor per year, in temperate climates, than did pottery and food production put together. And this work was done primarily by women. Up until the Industrial Revolution, and into this century in many peasant societies, women spent every available moment spinning, weaving, and sewing. The author, Elizabeth Wayland Barber, demonstrates command of an almost unbelievably disparate array of disciplines--from historical linguistics to archaeology and paleobiology, from art history to the practical art of weaving. Her passionate interest in the subject matter leaps out on every page. Barber, a professor of linguistics and archaeology, developed expert sewing and weaving skills as a small girl under her mother's tutelage. One could say she had been born and raised to write this book. Because modern textiles are almost entirely made by machines, we have difficulty appreciating how time-consuming and important the premodern textile industry was. This book opens our eyes to this crucial area of prehistoric human culture.

Bronze age --- Neolithic period --- Neolithic period --- Bronze age --- 3rd millennium BC. --- Alkanet. --- Ancient Peru. --- Animal fiber. --- Awning. --- Backpack. --- Beige. --- Bronze Age. --- Bull-leaping. --- Central Europe. --- Charioteer (tank). --- Child care. --- Color scheme. --- Containment. --- Copying. --- Cotton gin. --- Cultigen. --- Dissident. --- Earthen floor. --- Eastern Europe. --- Egyptology. --- El-Lahun. --- English phonology. --- Epigraphy. --- Folk etymology. --- Freeman (Colonial). --- Furniture. --- Gleaning. --- Glove. --- Hagia Triada sarcophagus. --- Hallstatt. --- Hatshepsut. --- Herringbone (cloth). --- His Family. --- Horsehair. --- Human head. --- Ingenuity. --- Iron Age. --- Kenaf. --- Kilt. --- Kleos. --- Lace. --- Lascaux. --- Leather. --- Long hair. --- Loom. --- Magdalenian. --- Mastaba. --- Mordant. --- Mount Ararat. --- Nahal Hemar. --- Narva culture. --- Nebamun. --- Needlework. --- Neolithic. --- Palmette. --- Pan-Arabism. --- Pfister (firm). --- Phaistos. --- Pliers. --- Policy. --- Pottery. --- Procession. --- Pseudomorph. --- Quedlinburg. --- R/T. --- Regnal year. --- Remittance. --- Roving. --- Ruminant. --- Running. --- Russian architecture. --- Saddle blanket. --- Safflower. --- Scale insect. --- Sesklo. --- Sexism. --- Shoulder (road). --- Shroud. --- Silver spoon. --- Special effect. --- Spindle whorl. --- Supply chain. --- Székesfehérvár. --- Tapestry. --- Tartrazine. --- Technical analysis. --- Textile. --- Thutmose I. --- Tiryns. --- Tunic. --- Tutankhamun. --- Twill. --- Vase. --- Verb. --- Warp and woof. --- Weaving. --- West Semitic. --- Whey. --- Wool.

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Translated into English here for the first time, The Life of Walatta-Petros (1672) tells the story of an Ethiopian saint who lived from 1592 to 1642 and led a successful nonviolent movement to preserve African Christian beliefs in the face of European protocolonialism. This is the oldest-known book-length biography of an African woman written by Africans before the nineteenth century, and one of the earliest stories of African resistance to European influence. Written by her disciples after her death, The Life of Walatta-Petros praises her as a friend of women, a devoted reader, a skilled preacher, and a radical leader, providing a rare picture of the experiences and thoughts of Africans-especially women-before the modern era. In addition to an authoritative and highly readable translation, this edition, which omits the notes and scholarly apparatus of the hardcover, features a new introduction aimed at students and general readers.

Women saints --- Walata P̣éṭros, --- Miracles. --- YaʼItyop̣yā ʼortodoks tawāḥedo béta kerestiyān --- YaʼItyop̣yā ʼortodoks tawāḥedo béta kerestiyān. --- 1600-1699 --- Ethiopia. --- Achan (biblical figure). --- Afonso Mendes. --- Angel of God. --- Apostasy. --- Ark of the Covenant. --- Asceticism. --- Baptism. --- Behold. --- Catholic Church. --- Catholicism. --- Censer. --- Christian monasticism. --- Christian. --- Christianity. --- Clergy. --- Coffin. --- Consummation. --- Desert Fathers. --- Edict. --- Elijah. --- Elisha. --- Esau. --- Eternal life (Christianity). --- Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church. --- Ethiopian literature. --- False prophet. --- Faras. --- Fasting. --- Fornication. --- Four corners of the world. --- Fruit of the Holy Spirit. --- Gleaning. --- Glorification. --- Glossary. --- God Knows (novel). --- God. --- Great Tribulation. --- Hagiography. --- Haymanot. --- Humility. --- Illustration. --- Intercession. --- Itinerant preacher. --- Kohen. --- Lake Tana. --- Laziness. --- Leather. --- Love of Christ. --- Luke the Evangelist. --- Macarius. --- Manuscript. --- Martyr. --- Meal. --- Memorial service (Orthodox). --- Missionary. --- Monastery. --- Monasticism. --- Month. --- Mourning. --- Myrrh. --- Nun. --- Olive oil. --- Oral history. --- Paperback. --- Parable. --- Parchment. --- Persecution. --- Philology. --- Poetry. --- Potion. --- Prayer book. --- Prostration. --- Psalms. --- Recitation. --- Religion. --- Religious community. --- Renunciation. --- Rest in peace. --- Righteousness. --- Sackcloth. --- Saint Peter. --- Salutation. --- Sanctification. --- Slavery. --- Society of Jesus. --- Soul and Body. --- State religion. --- Supplication. --- Tabot. --- Take Shelter. --- The Various. --- Theosis (Eastern Orthodox theology). --- Third Heaven. --- Trod. --- Vegetable. --- Vestment. --- Vestry. --- Vigil. --- Walatta Petros. --- Will of God.

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The perfect guide to the birds of the southwestern United States, from the #1 birding website AllAboutBirds.orgThe All About Birds Regional Guide Series brings birding enthusiasts the best information from the renowned Cornell Lab of Ornithology’s website, AllAboutBirds.org, used by more than 24 million people each year. These definitive books provide the most up-to-date resources and expert coverage on bird species throughout North America.This dynamic guide is the perfect companion for anyone interested in the birds of the southwestern United States. The guide offers fascinating details about the birds around you, useful bird ID tips, and handy bird-watching information. It presents full accounts of the 203 bird species most commonly seen in the Southwest; beautiful photographs of male, female, and immature birds, as well as morphs, and breeding and nonbreeding plumage (so you can ID birds all year long); current range maps; and so much more. The southwestern edition of All About Birds is easy to use and easy to share.This volume features the following states: Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, Nevada, and Utah.Descriptions of 203 bird species, including four photos for each bird chosen specifically for better ID and sourced from the Macaulay Library (a collection of bird photos from citizen scientists)Quick and easy index with illustrations on cover flaps, complete index at the backInformation on Cornell Lab citizen-science programs and how to participateBonus content includes identification best practices and tips on photography, birdscaping, food and feeding, and moreFree MERLIN Bird ID app (downloaded more than 5 million times) for quick ID in the wild using photos and birdsong

United States --- Acadian flycatcher. --- American crow. --- American goldfinch. --- American robin. --- American sparrow. --- Anna's hummingbird. --- Band-tailed pigeon. --- Barn swallow. --- Belted kingfisher. --- Bird feeder. --- Bird hide. --- Bird vocalization. --- Bird. --- Blue-green. --- Bluebird. --- Brewer's sparrow. --- Brine shrimp. --- Burial. --- Cactus wren. --- California gull. --- Canyon wren. --- Caterpillar. --- Cattle egret. --- Chickadee. --- Coastal sage scrub. --- Common ground dove. --- Common raven. --- Cooper's hawk. --- Cormorant. --- Cornell Lab of Ornithology. --- Costa's hummingbird. --- Dawn chorus (birds). --- Duck. --- Empidonax. --- Evening grosbeak. --- Flycatcher. --- Forster's tern. --- Fox sparrow. --- Franklin's gull. --- Gilded flicker. --- Gleaning (birds). --- Grazing. --- Greater scaup. --- Green heron. --- Hermit thrush. --- Heron. --- House sparrow. --- Ibis. --- Insect. --- Lark bunting. --- Lawrence's goldfinch. --- Lesser nighthawk. --- Lincoln's sparrow. --- Long-tailed hawk. --- MacGillivray's warbler. --- Mississippi kite. --- Mockingbird. --- Mountain chickadee. --- National Audubon Society. --- Nest box. --- Northern mockingbird. --- Nuthatch. --- Ovenbird (family). --- Pasture. --- Peregrine falcon. --- Plumage. --- Rangeland. --- Red-tailed hawk. --- Red-winged blackbird. --- Ring-billed gull. --- Rock wren. --- Rough-legged buzzard. --- Ruby-throated hummingbird. --- Rufous hummingbird. --- Rufous-crowned sparrow. --- Scaled quail. --- Sharp-shinned hawk. --- Shrub. --- Song sparrow. --- Songbird. --- Spotted sandpiper. --- Sunflower seed. --- Towhee. --- Townsend's warbler. --- Tree line. --- Turkey vulture. --- Tyrant flycatcher. --- Warbler. --- Waterfowl. --- Western Mountains. --- Western bluebird. --- Western grebe. --- Western kingbird. --- Western meadowlark. --- Western tanager. --- Wetland. --- White-throated sparrow. --- Wood duck. --- Woodpecker. --- Yellow-billed cuckoo.

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The perfect guide to the birds of California, from the #1 birding website AllAboutBirds.orgThe All About Birds Regional Guide Series brings birding enthusiasts the best information from the renowned Cornell Lab of Ornithology’s website, AllAboutBirds.org, used by more than 24 million people each year. These definitive books provide the most up-to-date resources and expert coverage on bird species throughout North America.This dynamic guide is the perfect companion for anyone interested in the birds of California. The guide features fascinating details about the birds around you, useful bird ID tips, and handy bird-watching information. It presents full accounts of 218 bird species commonly seen in this popular state; beautiful photographs of male, female, and immature birds, as well as morphs, and breeding and nonbreeding plumage (so you can ID birds all year long); current range maps; and so much more. The California edition of All About Birds is easy to use and easy to share.Descriptions of 218 bird species, including four photos for each bird chosen specifically for better ID and sourced from the Macaulay Library (a collection of bird photos from citizen scientists)Quick and easy index with illustrations on cover flaps, complete index at the backInformation on Cornell Lab citizen-science programs and how to participateBonus content includes identification best practices and tips on bird photography, birdscaping, food and feeding, and moreFree MERLIN Bird ID app (downloaded more than 5 million times) for quick ID in the wild using photos and birdsong

California. --- Allen's hummingbird. --- American robin. --- American sparrow. --- Anna's hummingbird. --- Band-tailed pigeon. --- Bird feeder. --- Bird food. --- Bird hide. --- Bird migration. --- Bird nest. --- Breeding bird survey. --- Brewer's sparrow. --- Broad-winged hawk. --- Burrowing owl. --- Cactus wren. --- California gull. --- California quail. --- Calliope hummingbird. --- Canada goose. --- Canyon wren. --- Cattle egret. --- Chickadee. --- Chipping sparrow. --- Common ground dove. --- Common raven. --- Common starling. --- Cooper's hawk. --- Cornell Lab of Ornithology. --- Dawn chorus (birds). --- Diving duck. --- Domestic duck. --- Duck. --- Eurasian collared dove. --- Feral pigeon. --- Flight feather. --- Gleaning (birds). --- Gnatcatcher. --- Gull. --- Heermann's gull. --- Hermit thrush. --- Heron. --- House sparrow. --- Hummingbird. --- Insect. --- Jay. --- Lazuli bunting. --- Lincoln's sparrow. --- MacGillivray's warbler. --- Mockingbird. --- Mountain chickadee. --- Mourning dove. --- Nest box. --- Northern mockingbird. --- Nuthatch. --- Orange-crowned warbler. --- Ornithology. --- Oystercatcher. --- Pacific wren. --- Passenger pigeon. --- Peregrine falcon. --- Pheasant. --- Pigeon guillemot. --- Plumage. --- Quail. --- Red-tailed hawk. --- Red-winged blackbird. --- Rock wren. --- Ruby-throated hummingbird. --- Rufous hummingbird. --- Rufous-crowned sparrow. --- Sandhill crane. --- Sandpiper. --- Sharp-shinned hawk. --- Shrub. --- Song sparrow. --- Songbird. --- Sparrow. --- Spotted owl. --- Summer tanager. --- Swainson's hawk. --- Tern. --- Thrush (bird). --- Towhee. --- Townsend's warbler. --- Turkey vulture. --- Tyrant flycatcher. --- Vermilion flycatcher. --- Warbler. --- Waterfowl. --- Western bluebird. --- Western gull. --- Western kingbird. --- Western tanager. --- White-tailed kite. --- White-throated sparrow. --- White-winged dove. --- Wilson's warbler. --- Wood duck. --- Woodpecker. --- Wrentit.