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272:. Everton's narrative breadth shows the importance of historical perspectives on Maya landscapes for the conservation and development of the Maya Forest. Ford's work converges with Everton's and they have collaborated in the field and with presentations and publications that demonstrate the value of traditional Maya knowledge. Ford also collaborates with
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Ford, Anabel; Rose, William I. (1995-07-01). "Volcanic ash in ancient Maya ceramics of the limestone lowlands: implications for prehistoric volcanic activity in the
Guatemala highlands".
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Ford, Anabel; Clarke, Keith C.; Raines, Gary (2009-09-29). "Modeling
Settlement Patterns of the Late Classic Maya Civilization with Bayesian Methods and Geographic Information Systems".
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Settlement Patterns in the Upper Belize River Area: Initial Results of the Belize River Archaeological Settlement Survey".
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Ford, Anabel; Fedick, Scott (1992). "Prehistoric Maya
Settlement Patterns in the Upper Belize River Area: Initial Results of the Belize River Archaeological Settlement Survey".
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Japanese and could read and write in Latin. Anabel Ford's mother, actress Marjorie Henshaw, was also known by her stage name
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Population Growth and Social Complexity: An Examination of Settlement and Environment in the Central Maya Lowlands
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