If you’re new to the realm of archaeological, anthropological and forensic sciences (AAFS), or are a student needing sturdy and reliable references, or wondering “what archaeology or anthropology textbooks to buy?”
On our ‘Useful Literature’ page you can find links to the full selection of the best textbooks – most of these have been suggested to me by my university Professors.

Here is a short-list of the most helpful student books for archaeology and anthropology:

• Archaeology: Theories, Methods and Practice (UK/Europe Link)
  Archaeology Essentials: Theories, Methods, and Practice (Second Edition) (US/Worldwide Link)
  by Colin Renfrew and Paul Bahn. Rating: *****

• The Human Bone Manual (UK/Europe)
  The Human Bone Manual(US/Worldwide Link)
  by Tim D. White and Pieter A. Folkens.  Rating: *****

• The Archaeology of Disease (UK/Europe)
  The Archaeology of Disease (US/Worldwide Link)
  by Charlotte Roberts and Keith Manchester. Rating: *****