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  • Statistics for Archaeologists

    A Common Sense Approach

    Series series Social Sciences (R0)
    In the decade since its publication, the first edition of Statistics for Archaeologists has become a staple in the classroom. Taking a jargon-free approach, this teaching tool introduces the basic principles of statistics to archaeologists. The author covers the necessary techniques for analyzing data collected in the field and laboratory as well as for evaluating the significance of the ... Read more

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  • Bon Mots, Wisecracks, and Gags

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    Stop looking at the world through rose-colored bifocals.” His mind is so open, the wind whistles through it.” You can’t teach an old dogma new tricks.” Ever wonder where these sayings came from? For decades, the dining room of New York’s legendary Algonquin Hotel was a hub of letters and humor. Cocktails were swilled as writers, humorists, actors, and critics poked fun at culture, the arts, and ... Read more

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  • Great American Wit

    The Classic Humor of the Algonquin Round Table

    Edited by Robert E. Drennan ...
    The perfect gift for the snarky literature fan in your life!“Stop looking at the world through rose-colored bifocals.”“His mind is so open, the wind whistles through it.”“You can’t teach an old dogma new tricks.”Ever wonder where these sayings came from? For decades, the dining room of New York’s legendary Algonquin Hotel was a hub of letters and humor. Cocktails swirled as writers, humorists, ... Read more

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    Series series Principles of Archaeology
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