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Books > Humanities > History > History of specific subjects > Genealogy, heraldry, names and honours
The Order of British Columbia was established in 1989 to recognize
and honour ordinary citizens who have made a difference in the
lives of others. Goody Niosi offers the stories of 17 of these
recipients, from well-known people like Rick Hansen and Robert
Bateman to lesser-known heroes, including Dr. Michael
O'Shaughnessy, who has dedicated his life to AIDS research; Joan
Acosta, who created the revolutionary newspaper "The Westcoast
Reader" and helped adults acquire literacy and language skills; and
Ric Careless, who has worked hard to ensure that precious
wilderness areas are protected for future generations. Also
showcased are Geraldine Braak, Dr. Leonel Perra, Dr. A. Hayward
Rogers, Dr. Roger Tonkin, Grace Nielson, Hilda Gregory, Mel Cooper,
Richard Hunt, Ross Purse, Takao Tanabe, Tim Frick and Merve
Wilkinson. The foreword is written by former Supreme Court Justice
Allan McEachern.
Granddaughter of William the Conqueror and of King Malcolm of the
Scots, and daughter of Henry I, Matilda fought for the throne of
England, arguably hers by right, for nine years, and was denied it
largely because she was a woman. Contemporary chroniclers said of
her that she was "always superior to feminine softness and with a
mind steeled and unbroken in adversity." Most of the serious work
on her extraordinary, action-packed life and historical importance
lies in untranslated German studies of the last century. In this
book Marjorie Chibnall examines her career as a whole, as King
Henry's daughter, as the wife and consort of Emperor Henry V, as
Countess of Anjou after the emperor's death, and as regent for her
son, Henry II. An outstanding biography, pieced together from
archival sources all over Europe, it is of value and interest both
to scholars and the general reader.
Since its first publication, twenty years ago, Track Down Your
Ancestors has helped thousands of readers to take the first steps
on their journey into their family's past. Now totally revised and
updated in 2010, to include the latest on-line resources on the
Internet, the 1911 Census and changes at the National Archives.
Delving into the past and discovering who your ancestors were,
where they lived and what their occupations were is a fascinating
hobby that more and more people are choosing to take up. Over the
years Track Down Your Ancestors has built up a fine reputation as
the perfect place to get started - now this new, fully rewritten
edition includes updated advice on using birth, death and marriage
certificates, probate records, census returns, parish registers,
old newspapers, The National Archives and many other sources to
build up a picture of your family's past. The Internet has
revolutionised family history research. Estelle now also includes
comprehensive new advice on getting the most from online resources
and the best way to keep all your information organised. Praise for
the previous edition: 'A handy book at a very friendly price that
will start new family historians off on the right track.' Practical
Family History 'A comprehensive beginner's guide to family history
research - cheap too!' Your Family Tree magazine
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