Nairne's Muskhogean Journals: The 1708 Expedition to the Mississippi River , printed from a previously unpublished manuscript in the British Library,... is the earliest known account in English of Muskhogean society. It chronicles a remarkable diplomatic episode in Colonial Indian-white relations. In the winter and spring of 1708 Nairne and Thomas Welch, a Carolina trader among the Chickasaws, accompanied by a group of Indians, left Charles Town and traveled west to the Mississippi River and south nearly to the Gulf of Mexico. This expedition was a key to English strategy during Queen Anne's War. Nairne visited the Chickasaws to confirm that tribe's allegiance to the English and then went south among the Choctaws in a futile attempt to draw that powerful tribe away from their loyalty to the French. Although he shared the racial and cultural biases of contemporaneous Englishmen, he knew the importance of the Indians as allies and enemies and so conducted his diplomatic negotiations as among equals when he visited the southern tribes. This knowledge of the Indians' importance seems to have tempered his biases, and the diplomatic mission became a study of Indian life and culture. Nairne recorded in great detail--and with the eye of a critic of the Muskhogean society and his own. His accounts include discussions of marriage and mourning ceremonies, rituals and techniques of hunting and warfare, and, most important, the political culture of the Chickasaws and Creeks. Nairne's scientific analysis--he collected data and then drew conclusions--of the matrilineal and consensual bases of Muskhogean society has not been surpassed by any other early observer. Thus, the Journals is a rich source of information important to anthropologists, archaeologists, and colonial historians.

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Updated Coverage Includes Windows 7 TopicsThis study guide includes updated content covering Windows 7 topics which were added to the CompTIA A+... exam in January, 2011.  The supplemental content includes additional review questions, additional practice exam questions, and an updated objectives map.Two Exams in One Book!  A+ Essentials (220-701) and Practical Application (220-702)Written by a team of industry experts, this unparalleled study guide offers you a systematic approach to preparing for the CompTIA A+ certification, and includes real-world scenarios, hands-on exercises, challenging chapter review questions, plus a CD with Sybex's custom test engine to reinforce all of the concepts you learn.Get full coverage of all of the exam objectives for both the 220-701 and 220-702 exams, Inside this guide you'll learn how to:Identify and understand PC system components, including motherboards, processors, memory, and cooling systems.Identify and understand storage devices, power supplies, display devices, and adapters. Install, configure, and troubleshoot desktops, laptops, and portable devices. Install, configure, and troubleshoot printers. Install and configure operating systems including Windows 2000, XP, Vista, and Windows 7. General troubleshooting theory and preventive maintenance. Troubleshooting operating systems, hardware, printers, and laptops. Install, configure, and troubleshoot networksSet up and maintain network securityMaster essential operational procedures for PC techniciansCommunicate professionally with co-workers and clientsFeatured on the CDOver 600 Practice questionsSix practice tests (3 for the 220-701, and 3 for 220-702)Electronic flashcardsEntire book as a searchable PDFNote: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.For Instructors: Teaching supplements are available for this title.

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Learn, prepare, and practice for CompTIA Network+ N10-005 exam success with this CompTIA Authorized Cert Guide from Pearson IT Certification, a leader... in IT Certification learning and a CompTIA Authorized Platinum Partner. Master Network+ exam topics Assess your knowledge with chapter-ending quizzes Review key concepts with exam preparation tasks Practice with realistic exam questions on the DVD Limited Time Offer: Buy CompTIA Network+ N10-005 Authorized Cert Guide and receive a 10% off discount code for the CompTIA Network+ N10-005 exam.  To receive your 10% off discount code: 1.       Register your product at pearsonITcertification.com/register 2.       Follow the instructions 3.       Go to your Account page and click on “Access Bonus Content”   CompTIA Network+ N10-005 Authorized Cert Guide is a best-of-breed exam study guide. Best-selling author and expert instructor Kevin Wallace shares preparation hints and test-taking tips, helping you identify areas of weakness and improve both your conceptual knowledge and hands-on skills. Material is presented in a concise manner, focusing on increasing your understanding and retention of exam topics.   The book presents you with an organized test preparation routine through the use of proven series elements and techniques. Exam topic lists make referencing easy. Chapter-ending Exam Preparation Tasks help you drill on key concepts you must know thoroughly. Review questions help you assess your knowledge, and a final preparation chapter guides you through tools and resources to help you craft your final study plan.   The companion DVD contains the powerful Pearson IT Certification Practice Test engine, complete with hundreds of exam-realistic questions. The assessment engine offers you a wealth of customization options and reporting features, laying out a complete assessment of your knowledge to help you focus your study where it is needed most. The DVD also contains more than two hours of personal video mentoring from the author.   Well-regarded for its level of detail, assessment features, and challenging review questions and exercises, this authorized study guide helps you master the concepts and techniques that will enable you to succeed on the exam the first time.   The authorized study guide helps you master all the topics on the Network+ exam, including: Computer networks and the OSI model Network components Ethernet IP addressing Routing traffic Wide Area Networks (WANs) Wireless LANs Network performance Command-line utilities Network management Network security Troubleshooting   Kevin Wallace, CCIE No. 7945, is one of the most prolific and best-selling authors in the networking industry. He is a certified Cisco instructor, and he holds multiple certifications including CCNP, CCNP Voice, CCNP Security, and CCDP, in addition to multiple security and voice specializations. With networking experience dating back to 1989 (and computer experience dating back to 1982), Kevin is a Senior Technical Instructor for SkillSoft. Kevin has been a network design specialist for the Walt Disney World Resort and a network manager for Eastern Kentucky University.   Companion DVD The DVD contains two free, complete practice exams and more than two hours of video training. Includes Exclusive Offer for 70% Off Premium Edition eBook and Practice Test   Pearson IT Certification Practice Test minimum system requirements: Windows XP (SP3), Windows Vista (SP2), or Windows 7; Microsoft .NET Framework 4.0 Client; Pentium class 1GHz processor (or equivalent); 512 MB RAM; 650 MB disc space plus 50 MB for each downloaded practice exam   Shelving Category: CompTIA CertificationCovers: Network+ N10-005      

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