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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.
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 10 - 17 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.
'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
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