BASOR back issues available at steep discounts

§ May 17th, 2010 § Filed under Archaeology and Bible, BASOR § Tagged , , , , , , , § No Comments

Back issues of BASOR available to current ASOR members (professional, retired, or student) at steep discounts. Offer expires September 15, 2010.

Option #1: Purchase as many individual volumes as you wish from the available sets listed below (subject to availability) for $5 for each volume plus shipping (see below). Please send a list of your needs to asorpubs@bu.edu (or call 617-358-4376), and we will send you a quote based on availability and shipping.

Option #2: Purchase one of the sets below for the special price listed (includes U.S. shipping). Please email asorpubs@bu.edu (or call 617-358-4376) for purchase instructions or for a quote on non-U.S. shipping. If you would like to pick up a set at our Boston offices, you may deduct $35 from the set prices listed below.

Online Option: Click here for information about receiving all of the current issues of BASOR online via Atypon Link and all of the back issues via JSTOR.

Set #1 (123 volumes total): $165 (including U.S. Shipping); tentatively sold
76, 81, 108, 111, 118, 124, 152, 154, 156, 158, 160, 173–178, 180–182, 184–185, 188–190, 193–196, 202, 204–206, 208–214, 217–218, 222, 224, 226, 228–231, 234–236, 238, 244–246, 248, 250–252, 258–259, 268, 271–275, 279, 284, 286–297, 302–307, 312, 315–348

Set #2 (115 volumes total): $155 (including U.S. Shipping)
76, 81, 86, 108, 152, 154, 156, 158, 160, 173–178, 180–182, 184, 185, 188–190, 193–195, 202, 204–206, 208–214, 218, 223, 226, 228–231, 234–236, 238, 244–246, 248, 250–252, 258–259, 271–273, 275, 279, 284, 286–297, 302–307, 315–348

Set #3 (113 volumes total): $155 (including U.S. Shipping)
76, 81, 108, 124, 152, 154, 156, 158, 160, 173–178, 180–182, 184–185, 188–190, 193–195, 202, 204–206, 208–214, 218, 223, 226, 228–231, 234–236, 238, 244, 246, 248, 251–252, 258–259, 271–273, 275, 279, 284, 286–297, 302–307, 315–348

Set #4 (105 volumes total): $135 (including U.S. Shipping)
81, 108, 124, 152, 154, 156, 158, 173–178, 180–182, 184–185, 188–190, 193–195, 202, 204–206, 208–214, 226, 228–229, 231, 234, 236, 238, 244, 248, 251–252, 258–259, 271, 273, 275, 279, 284, 286–297, 302–307, 315–348

Set #5 (95 volumes total): $115
81, 108, 124, 152, 154, 156, 158, 173–178, 180–182, 184–185, 188–190, 193–195, 202, 204–206, 208–214, 226, 228–229, 231, 238, 244, 248, 271, 284, 286–297, 302–307, 315–338, 340–348

Set #6 (91 volumes total): $115
81, 108, 124, 152, 154, 156, 158, 173–178, 180–182, 184–185, 188–190, 193–195, 202, 204–206, 208–214, 228–229, 238, 244, 284, 286–297, 302–307, 315–338, 340–348

Set #7 (89 volumes total): $110
81, 108, 124, 152, 154, 156, 158, 174–178, 180–182, 184–185, 188–190, 193–195, 202, 204–206, 208–214, 228–229, 238, 244, 284, 286–292, 294–297, 302–307, 315–338, 340–348

Set #8 (88 volumes total): $110
81, 108, 152, 154, 156, 158, 174–178, 180–182, 184–185, 188–190, 193–195, 202, 204–206, 208–214, 228–229, 238, 244, 284, 286–292, 294–297, 302–307, 315–338, 340–348

Set #9 (83 volumes total): $105
81, 108, 124, 152, 154, 156, 158, 174, 176–178, 180–182, 184, 189–190, 193–195, 202, 204–206, 208–214, 238, 284, 286–292, 294–297, 302–307, 315–338, 340–348

Set #10 (79 volumes total): $105
81, 108, 152, 154, 156, 158, 174, 176–178, 180–182, 184, 189–190, 193–195, 202, 204–206, 208–209, 212–214, 284, 286–292, 294–297, 302–307, 315–338, 340–348

Shipping rates:

  • US shipping rates: $5 for first volume; $1 each additional volume
  • Canadian shipping rates: $6 for first volume; $4 each additional volume
  • Other non-US shipping rates: $10 first volume; $5 each additional volume

Note: You must be a current ASOR member (professional, retired, or student) to receive these discounted prices. Offer expires September 1, 2010.

Please note: ASOR is not responsible for typographical errors in the listings given below. All listings for the sets are believed to be accurate, but they are not guaranteed. If you want a guarantee that you will receive a certain volume, please purchase the volumes (limited to volumes listed in the box sets below) for $5 each plus shipping. All sets and individual issues are available on a first-come, first-served basis

ASOR job opening

§ May 3rd, 2010 § Filed under Uncategorized § No Comments

We are pleased to announce that ASOR has an opening for a director of subscriptions, memberships, and publications services. This is a vital position for ASOR, and we ask your help in soliciting applications and nominations.

Please see the URL below for details about this position:
http://www.asor.org/updates/job-opening-announce.html

NEA 73.1 available online via Atypon Link

§ April 29th, 2010 § Filed under Bible and Media, Uncategorized § Tagged , , , , , , § No Comments

Near Eastern Archaeology 73.1

ASOR is pleased to announce that NEA 73.1 (March 2010) has now been posted online at Atypon Link.

The issue contains a feature article by A. Burke and K. Lords as well as articles S. Savage, A. Al-Shorman, C. Luckey, and K. Rask.

You may access the table of contents here:

http://www.atypon-link.com/ASOR/toc/nea/73/1

As a reminder, the last 3+ years of ASOR journals are available to ASOR members on Atypon Link. For details, please see the following URL:

http://www.asor.org/updates/atypon-online.html

More Rebuttals of the “Discovery” of Noah’s Ark

§ April 29th, 2010 § Filed under Archaeology and Media § 1 Comment

Tim Harrison on CTV: http://www.ctv.ca/servlet/ArticleNews/story/CTVNews/20100429/noahs-ark-found-100429/20100429?hub=CanadaAMV2

Eric Cline on Fox News: http://video.foxnews.com/v/4171840/wheres-the-actual-site

Eric Cline in Time Magazine: http://www.time.com/time/world/article/0,8599,1985830,00.html

Robert Cargill at RobertCargill: http://robertcargill.com/2010/04/28/no-you-didnt-find-noahs-ark/

Noah’s Ark on Good Morning America

§ April 28th, 2010 § Filed under Bible and Media § No Comments

Eric Cline comments on the latest claims that Noah’s Ark has been discovered. His interview begins at about 1:50.

http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/video/noahs-ark-found-10496395

BASOR 357 (Feb 2010) available online

§ April 12th, 2010 § Filed under Uncategorized § Tagged , , , , , , , § No Comments

BASOR 357 (Feb 2010)

ASOR is pleased to announce that BASOR 357 (February 2010) has now been posted online at Atypon Link.

You may access the table of contents here:

http://www.atypon-link.com/ASOR/toc/basor/357/february+2010

The issue contains articles by Maysoon al-Nahar, Christopher M. Monroe, Gideon Avni, and Asa Eger.

As a reminder, the last 3+ years of ASOR journals are available to ASOR members on Atypon Link. For details, please see the following URL:

http://www.asor.org/updates/atypon-online.html

Near Eastern Archaeology 72.4

§ February 16th, 2010 § Filed under Near Eastern Archaeology § No Comments

ASOR is pleased to announce that NEA 72.4 (December 2009) has now been posted online at Atypon Link.

The issue focuses on the Hittite world and contains articles by J. David Hawkins, Timothy P. Harrison, Kay Kohlmeyer, and David Schloen and Amir Fink.

You may access the table of contents here:

http://www.atypon-link.com/ASOR/toc/nea/2009/72/4

As a reminder, the last 3+ years of ASOR journals are available to ASOR members on Atypon Link. For details, please see the following URL:

http://www.asor.org/updates/atypon-online.html

Call for Papers for ASOR’s 2010 Meeting

§ January 20th, 2010 § Filed under Annual Meeting § No Comments

Posted by Kelley Bazydlo

We are happy to announce that the UPDATED Call for Papers for ASOR’s 2010 Annual Meeting is now on ASOR’s web site and includes new Member-Organized Sessions that have just been approved by the Program Committee. This year’s meeting will be held at the Sheraton Atlanta Hotel in Atlanta, Georgia from November 17-20, and you can find full information about registration, travel, and accommodations on ASOR’s web site. We encourage you to register for the meeting and to book your rooms today!

The Program Committee has worked hard to develop a diverse offering of sessions. For those who would like to present papers, make sure to review the “List of Sessions for 2010” and begin submitting your abstracts for review and inclusion in the 2010 Annual Meeting.  We are also happy to announce that we are launching a new online system for Abstract/Participation Submissions.  You can access this new online system by clicking here.  The deadline for submission of abstracts is February 15, 2010.

On behalf of Elise A. Friedland and Andrew M. Smith II, Program Committee Co-Chairs, I thank you for considering becoming a part of the academic program. Please do not hesitate to contact me should you have any questions or comments. I look forward to seeing you this November in Atlanta.

Riddles of the Sphinx on PBS

§ January 14th, 2010 § Filed under Archaeology and Media § No Comments

Posted by T. Barako
For over 4000 years, the Great Sphinx at Giza has puzzled all who have laid eyes on it. What is this crouching lion, human-headed creature? Who built it and why? To unlock its secrets, two teams of archaeologists and sculptors must immerse themselves in the world of ancient Egypt—a land of pharaohs and pyramids, animal gods and human sacrifice, and sun worship and solar alignments.

Watch Providence Pictures’ “Riddles of the Sphinx” on Tuesday, January 19 at 8:00 pm ET on PBS/NOVA (check local listings).

And visit www.providencepictures.com for bonus scenes not available anywhere else and to sign up for future announcements.

Things to Do in New Orleans With Children

§ November 13th, 2009 § Filed under Uncategorized § 1 Comment

When my family and I moved to New Orleans about a decade ago, we were pleasantly surprised to find so many great activities for children. Here are some activities that my wife and I would recommend:

  1. The Audubon Zoo makes for a nice day. You can get there via the St Charles streetcar, or a taxi. They even have a great archaeology section in the South America exhibit where your children can excavate ruins in the sand. Nearby Audubon Park has nice playground equipment, and Tulane and Loyola Universities are nearby as well (6500 Magazine Street, 504-581-4629).
  2. The Audubon Aquarium is also fun and within easy walking distance from our hotel. Though I’ve never been, I’ve heard mixed reviews about the newly opened Insectarium. The Aquarium has an imax theater, but the best bet would be the penguins. Therese says “the aquarium has eye candy for young and old alike, and it is stroller friendly” (Canal Street at the River, 504-581-4629).
  3. The Louisiana Children’s Museum is also within walking distance and is fun for younger children. Therese says it’s pretty much like every other children’s museum though. It’s a good option if it’s raining (420 Julia Street, 504-523-1357).
  4. If you take the Canal Street Streetcar (City Park Line) you can visit the New Orleans Museum of Art and the Sculpture Garden. Plus, there are paddle boat rides where you can chase geese and great walking trails in City Park. There are some great playgrounds also for younger children.
  5. Cafe du Monde is a must stop for beignets and cafe au lait (1039 Decatur Street, 504-525-4544). Nearby you can watch boats on the river, and see street performers around Jackson Square. Get a muffaletta from Central Grocery (923 Decatur St, 504-523-1620) or even better, the Italian grocery next door, and bring it back to Jackson Square for a picnic.
  6. We’ve found that cemeteries are interesting to the old and young alike. St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 is on the N. side of Basin Street, and within walking distance of the hotel. Be sure to visit the grave of Marie Lavau, the voodoo queen. Check with Save Our Cemeteries for organized tours and visit their visitor’s center (501 Basin Street, 504-525-3377).
  7. There are free boat rides on the Mississippi River with the Canal Street Ferry. The round-trip ferry ride across the Mighty Mississipp is a pretty exciting adventure the first 100 or so times, and feeling the power of Old Man River early in a New Orleans vacation might help younger visitors understand why our city exists where is does and has been rebuilt and reclaimed after wars, fires, and floods.
  8. Therese recommends Mr. B’s Bistro as being kid friendly with great prices for lunch (201 Royal Street, 504-523-2078). Others recommend Arnaud’s Remoulade Restaurant as having authentic New Orleans cuisine at great prices and being kid friendly (309 Bourbon Street, 504-523-0377). I’d recommend the boudin appetizers.
  9. Do a walking tour, or a stroller pushing tour as the case might be. Some of the best walking tours of the French Quarter are done by the National Park rangers. They have pdf files to download with maps and mp3 files with tour information. The HNOC (Historic New Orleans Collection) has a pamphlet of self-guided tours; plus some pretty cool exhibits.
  10. Young and old alike would love a visit to Mardi Gras World (1380 Port of New Orleans Place,  1-800-362-8213).
  11. Finally, be sure to take your kids to Preservation Hall to hear some authentic New Orleans music. Check out the early show at 8 PM (726 St Peter Street, 504-522-2841).

Here’s a cartoon to get you and your children fired up:

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