A Paradise Built in Hell

Using examples from the 1906 San Francisco earthquake up to September 11 and Hurricane Katrina, this book investigates the positive side of humanity and communities that grow out of devastation.

A Paradise Built in Hell: The Extraordinary Communities that Arise in Disaster
by Rebecca Solnit
Find it in the Library at call number HV553 .S59 2009

Vital Signs 2010

One of many well-researched publications from the Worldwatch Institute, Vital Signs is their annual report on progress towards a sustainable society.

Vital Signs 2010
by The Worldwatch Institute
Find it in the Library at call number GE140 .V58 2010

Ancient Maya

A comprehensive look at the "rise and fall of a rainforest civilization," complete with a detailed list of references for pursuing additional research.

Ancient Maya: The Rise and Fall of a Rainforest Civilization
by Arthur Demarest
Find it in the Library at call number F1435 .D45 2004

Mbuti Pygmies

More than forty years ago Smithsonian Folkways recorded these unique sounds of the Mbuti pygmies living in the rainforest of the former Belgian Congo (present-day Democratic Republic of the Congo).

Mbuti Pygmies of the Ituri Rainforest
by Smithsonian Folkways
Find it in our Audio Collection at call number MW AF CG .M38 1992

Flesh and Bone

This introduction to the field of forensic anthropology gets right to the topic at hand with detailed photos of human remains and concise explanations of concepts and practices used in the profession.

Flesh and Bone
by Myriam Nafte
Find it in the Library at call number GN69.8 .N33 2000

Aboriginal Paintings of the Wolfe Creek Crater

The daughter of the crater's white discoverer explores the art and culture inside this geological marvel.

Aboriginal Paintings of the Wolfe Creek Crater
Peggy Reeves Sanday
ND1101 .S26 2007

Cornbread Nation

An anthology of short stories that explore the unique culture of southern food writing

Cornbread Nation
Edited by John Egerton
TX644.C67 2002

Many of our food related books are in the TX section of call numbers, but here's one that's located elsewhere:

Feast by Martin Jones

Have your considered why humans tend to eat meals together? Neither have I. Still, this intriguing book looks at why humans eat in groups.

Feast
by Martin Jones
GT2850 .J66 2007

Time Life's Lost Civilizations

A four-disc series exploring extinct societies from throughout history, from Mesopotamia right up to Tibet.

Time Life's Lost Civilizations
by Robert Gardner
Find the DVD in the Library's Video Collection at call number CB311 .L678 2002

House of Rain

An anthropological travelogue based on countless walking explorations of the Anasazi's former territory, this fascinating book will transport you to the Southwest of 500 years ago through vivid imagery and a desolate cadence.

House of Rain
by Craig Childs
Find it in the Library at call number E99 .C37 C35 2007

Pathways of Power

A collection of essays by acclaimed anthropologist Eric Wolf (1923-1999).

Pathways of Power: Building an Anthropology of the Modern World
by Eric Wolf
Find it in the Library at call number GN345 .W643 2001

Guns, Germs, and Steel

Based on his award-winning book, Jared Diamond explores the disparity between peoples in a unique and thought-provoking fashion.

Guns, Germs, and Steel
by Jared Diamond
Find it in our Video Collection at call number: HM206 .G86 2005