This research is the first to address in detail whether the lithic types of stone tools can be deduced from the morphological characteristics of cut marks on ancient bones using scanning electron microscopy and image analysis. Beginning with a review of relevant taphonomical literature it includes discussions on bone structure, bone modification, cut mark criteria, geological characteristics of specific lithics, the archaeological sites which provided the bone artifacts, the operation and use of an SEM, various replication protocols, and then the actualistic research. Cut marks were made on...

ONE FATHER'S LOVE is the true story of Daniel's struggle to protect his precious sons from the person who should have cared about them most. Stacie hid her horror filled past from Daniel. Their marriage was full of lies and deceit. Daniel had to make a decision that he would do whatever it took to protect his boys, no matter what... His one and only focus always... to protect...