Eric Jones – författare

Public interest in the first lunar landing transcended political, economic and social borders – the world was briefly united by the courage of the crew, and the wonder of the accomplishment. Prompted by the rivalry of the Cold War, Apollo 11 and the five missions that subsequently landed on the Moon were arguably the finest feats of exploration in human history.

But these were more than exercises in ‘flags and footprints’, because the missions involved the crews making geological field trips on a low gravity site while wearing pressure suits, carrying life-support systems on their backs and working against an unforgiving time line. The missions delivered not only samples of moonrock, but also hard-learned lessons for how to work on the surface of another planet, and this experience will be crucial to planning the resumption of the human exploration of the Moon and going on to Mars.

In this exciting new volume several leading researchers use settlement ecology, an emerging approach to the study of archaeological settlements, to examine the spatial arrangement of prehistoric settlement patterns across the Americas. Positioned at the intersection of geography, human ecology, anthropology, economics and archaeology, this diverse collection showcases successful applications of the settlement ecology approach in archaeological studies and also discusses associated techniques such as GIS, remote sensing and statistical and modeling applications. Using these methodological advancements the contributors investigate the specific social, cultural and environmental factors which mediated the placement and arrangement of different sites. Of particular relevance to scholars of landscape and settlement archaeology, Settlement Ecology of the Ancient Americas provides fresh insights not only into past societies, but also present and future populations in a rapidly changing world.

In this exciting new volume several leading researchers use settlement ecology, an emerging approach to the study of archaeological settlements, to examine the spatial arrangement of prehistoric settlement patterns across the Americas. Positioned at the intersection of geography, human ecology, anthropology, economics and archaeology, this diverse collection showcases successful applications of the settlement ecology approach in archaeological studies and also discusses associated techniques such as GIS, remote sensing and statistical and modeling applications. Using these methodological advancements the contributors investigate the specific social, cultural and environmental factors which mediated the placement and arrangement of different sites. Of particular relevance to scholars of landscape and settlement archaeology, Settlement Ecology of the Ancient Americas provides fresh insights not only into past societies, but also present and future populations in a rapidly changing world.

Indulgent Southern Favorites Made Healthier and Better Than Ever!Rediscover southern classics without compromising on flavor! In this must-have collection, Shanna and Eric Jones, creators of Dude That Cookz, are here to bring you lighter and tastier versions of the comforting southern fare you know and love.By making small adjustments to reduce cholesterol, fats and salts, it''s easier than ever to make healthier versions of your favorite traditional meals. You''ll be amazed to find that you can still enjoy iconic side dishes like Southern Collard Greens with Turkey Drums or Old-Fashioned Skillet Cornbread. If you''re really feeling hungry, try a hearty main like Momma Pearl’s Pot Roast, Low-Fat Homestyle Chicken Meatloaf or Low-Sodium Chicken-Fried Chicken with Country Gravy. Craving dessert? Whip up some satisfying sweets like Healthier Southern Peach Cobbler or Bourbon Apple Crisp à la Mode. No matter what you’re in the mood for, Eric and Shanna have you covered!Full of southern charm and Cajun flair, this cookbook has everything you need to make wholesome meals while still keeping the depth and richness that southern food is known for. No matter where you''re from, these modern takes on comforting classics are sure to bring everyone at the kitchen table closer together.