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Books > History > History of specific subjects > Genealogy, heraldry, names and honours > Family history
This illuminating guide to discovering your Scottish family history
has been fully revised and updated to take account of changes to
resources and methods for researching your Scottish ancestry over
the last few years. Accessible in style and comprehensive in
coverage, this new edition stresses the importance of traditional
methods of family history research while also embracing the
exciting possibilities afforded by new technologies, sources and
developments in genetic science. Indispensable to both the
fledgling researcher and the more experienced family history
specialist in Scotland or elsewhere, this book provides a guide to
the very latest resources available to assist with research.
Covering Scottish primary and secondary sources in full detail,
this book also provides illustrative case studies of family history
research, lists of useful websites and archives, and family history
organisations and societies. Highlights of this new edition: *An
updated chapter dedicated to aspects of recording, scanning and
storing information *New insight into accessing English, Irish,
emigrant and immigrant records *An update on developments in DNA
genetics of relevance to the genealogist *A substantial and
broad-ranging bibliography essential for those who want to take
their research even further.
Skillful, sophisticated translations of two of Nietzsche's essential works about the conflict between the moral and aesthetic approaches to life, the impact of Christianity on human values, the meaning of science, the contrast between the Apollonian and Dionysian spirits, and other themes central to his thinking.
An author's quest to discover what really happened to his uncle in
World War II To all appearances, Anthony "Tony" Korkuc was just
another casualty of World War II. A gunner on a B-17 Flying
Fortress, Korkuc was lost on a bombing mission over Germany, and
his family believed that his body had never been recovered. But
when they learned in 1995 that Tony was actually buried at
Arlington National Cemetery, his nephew Bob Korkuc set out on a
seven-year quest to learn the true fate of an uncle he never knew.
Finding a Fallen Hero is a compelling story that blends a wartime
drama with a primer on specialized research. Author Bob Korkuc
initially set out to learn how his Uncle Tony came to rest at
Arlington. In the process, he also unraveled the mystery of what
occurred over the skies of Germany half a century ago. Korkuc dug
up military documents and private letters and interviewed people in
both the United States and Germany. He tracked down surviving
crewmembers and even found the brother of the Luftwaffe pilot who
downed the B-17. Dozens of photographs help readers envision both
Tony Korkuc's fateful flight and his nephew's dogged search for the
truth. A gripping chronicle of exhaustive research, Finding a
Fallen Hero will strike a chord with any reader who has lost a
family member to war. And it will inspire others to satisfy their
own unanswered questions.
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My Family
(Paperback)
Victor Olagoke Epaphroditus
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R213
Discovery Miles 2 130
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Ships in 18 - 22 working days
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In My Family, British-born Victor Epaphroditus tells the story of
his family and the country of his parents, Nigeria in West Africa,
where he has also lived before returning to the UK. Otherwise known
as Goke Daramola, Victor writes about the Daramola family and their
lives, the challenges they have faced and their cultural
influences. From his early life and upbringing to that of his
uncles, aunties, siblings and maternal and paternal grandparents,
Victor shares his belief in the significance of family values and
the strength they provide.
Dear Granny (sketch design) is an award-winning journal filled with
over 60 fun and inspiring questions carefully created to inspire
any grandmother to tell her story - probably one of the most
valuable gifts you will ever buy. Everyone has stories to share
about their own amazing life and it is so important to find ways to
capture and treasure them. Dear Granny contains 60 carefully
designed questions to ask her about her life. Ask her to complete
it carefully, adding photos and memorabilia along the way. Find out
how things have changed throughout her life, what things did she do
as a child that are different from today. What were her own parents
really like and what adventures has she had in her life. Discover
what your own mum or dad was like when they were young! What about
your own relationship with your grandmother, what are her favourite
memories of the times you have spent together and is there any
advice she would like to give you? When you get her completed
journal returned to you, this will be one of the most emotional
presents you have ever received. A great gift for Mother's Day,
Grandparent's Day, her birthday, an anniversary, Christmas or just
because you care ...
'Life After You really is the book with everything. A real 5 star
read.' bestselling author, Claudia Carroll What if the person
you've lost, is the one you need to find? Milly Bryne's world came
crashing down when she lost her beloved Dad and boyfriend in a
matter of weeks. Losing her Dad broke her family. Losing her
soulmate made her give up on life and love. After swerving from
stability to chaos to despair, Milly finally believes she has her
life back on track when the unexpected return of a familiar face to
Dublin throws her life into a spin. Milly is forced to decide if
her new life is the one for her, or if there is another path that
will bring even greater riches of joy, excitement and fun. Life
just isn't worth living if your heart isn't in it? Meaningful and
moving, a beautiful story with life-affirming qualities. Perfect
for fans of Cecelia Ahern and Cathy Kelly. What readers are saying
about Life After You:'Life After You really is the book with
everything. Love, loss, heartbreak, heart mending, friendship,
family and so much more. All told with Sian O'Gorman's
characteristic warmth and with a rich vein of honour running
throughout. I can't tell you the glorious hours I passed in
lockdown, completely gripped by this book. A real 5 star read.'
Claudia Carrol
Genealogically and historically, Kent is an important maritime
county which has played a prime defensive role in English history.
It is large and diverse and replete with great houses, castles and
other family homes, many with their own archives. It is also a
fascinating area of research for family and local historians, and
David Wright's handbook is the perfect guide to it. For thirty-five
years he has been working with the various Kent archives, and his
extensive experience means he is uniquely well placed to introduce
them to other researchers and show how they can be used. He
summarizes the many different classes of Kent records, both
national and local. For the first time he draws together the best
of modern indexing and cataloguing along with other
long-established sources to produce a balanced and up-to-date
overview of Kentish genealogical sources - where to find them,
their contents and utility to researchers. Tracing Your Kent
Ancestors is essential reading and reference for newcomers to
family history, and it will be a mine of practical information for
researchers who have already started to work in the field.
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