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Ask Lots of Questions, Get Lots of Answers - Louise St Denis

A book with over 600 questions to review a complete life story. From the first memories as a young child through the retirement years. Use as a guide to write your life story, or record on audio or video tape.

Book #G02, 56 pages, 1st Edition Revised 2002

$7.00                     

Autosomal DNA Testing: The Test for Everyone - Shannon Combs-Bennett

Which DNA test to take....There are three tests you can take for genetic genealogy. The most common is autosomal. Autosomal or Admixture DNA (atDNA) is the most frequently taken genetic genealogy test on the market. With one test you can learn about your paternal and maternal families as well as your combined ethnic origins.

Book #G34, 128 pages, 2017

$13.00                   

Bringing Your Ancestors to Life - Jennifer Holik

Create interesting family history stories! Go beyond the names and dates. Flesh out the bones in your genealogy to make your family history come alive.

Book #G27, 172 pages, 2015

$17.00                    

         

Creating the Genealogist's Memoir: Writing the Story Behind the Research - Diane Dassow

Enhance the results of your genealogy research! Tell the story behind your research―your inspiration, motivation and interest in genealogy; your process; “aha” moments; roadblocks and disappointments; and successes.

Book #G29, 128 pages, 2015

$14.00                    

DNA Testing: Tracing Maternal & Paternal Genealogy Lines - Shannon Combs-Bennett, BS

Which DNA test to take....Y-Chromosome DNA or mitochondrial DNA? Learn what each test will tell you as they relate to genealogy. Learn how to read and interpret the test results.

Book #G30, 118 pages, 2015

$13.00                   

Forensic Genealogy: Researching the Living - Cari Taplin, CG

Forensic genealogy is research which can support legal requirements. Families drift apart for many reasons: divorce, disagreement, remarriage, etc. This book can assist researchers in the use forensic methods to identify and contact living people using genealogical sources and documents.

Book #G35, 234 pages, 2017

$18.00                   

Genealogy Essentials: How to Transcribe, Abstract and Extract - Brenda Wheeler, PLCGS

Learn how to transcribe, abstract and extract documents obtained about your ancestors. These skills are essential to uncovering the details of their lives written in the records.

Book #G32, 81 pages, 1st edition, 2017

$10.00                    

Genealogy on the Internet - Marian Press, Sherry Warren & Gena Philibert-Ortega

There are over two million Internet websites for genealogy. It is possible to consult large databases of genealogical data, contact others conducting similar research, inform other researchers of your interests, browse libraries and telephone directories world wide, access tutorials and advice from experts in the field and much more. This book covers not only the "how-to" of using the Internet for genealogy but defines sound research strategies.

Book #G12, 287 pages, 6th edition, 2016

$21.00                    

HELP! There's a Skeleton in My Closet - Doris Bourrie

A study in ethics for the genealogist! Your ethics will describe your own personal code of morals. Topics covered include ethics for the beginner, ethics on the Internet, ethics for the family historians, ethics for authors and lecturers, ethics for the professional genealogists, and ethics and the future genealogist.

Book #G14, 75 pages, 1998

$9.00                      

Names in Genealogy: Their Origin & Meaning - Dr. Penelope Christensen

Genealogical research is largely based on names. But what is the origin of names; primarily surnames, first names and place names? A knowledge of how they were derived and how they are connected, provides a better understanding of the genealogical process.

Book #G15, 370 pages, 2002

$23.00                    

Organisations for One-Name Studies - Kristy Gray & Shannon Combs-Bennett

The genealogist who undertakes to collect all references to a certain surname faces unique logistical problems. This book will teach you to organise your research, how to search for primary sources around the world, analyse the data you acquire, publicize, publish and preserve your work.

Book #G18, 233 pages, 2nd edition, 2016

$18.00                    

Organization for One-Place Studies - Kristy Gray & Shannon Combs-Bennett

The genealogist who undertakes to collect all references to a certain geographical location faces unique problems. This book will teach you techniques to surmount these obstacles and have a well organized archive of data.

Book #G28, 149 pages, 2015

$14.00                   

    

Planning a Fabulous Family Reunion - Louise St Denis

A must to help you plan a family reunion that's fun filled and worth attending. Lots of ideas for you to share your genealogy findings in an interesting manner.

Book #G11, 112 pages, 1st edition revised, 1998

$15.00                   

Planning a Genealogy Research Trip - Dr. Penelope Christensen

As family historians we all dream of one day walking the land of our ancestors. Make those dreams come true with sound practical advice from a "pro."

Book #G06, 102 pages, 3rd edition, 2005

$12.00                  

Planning a Genealogy Research Trip to Salt Lake City - Dr. Penelope Christensen & Elizabeth Stratton

Going to the Family History Library? Get the most from your trip to "genealogy-heaven" in Salt Lake City by having a "pro" teach you how.

Book #G24, 186 pages, 4th edition, 2012

$17.00                    

Preparation and Practice for Genealogy Professionals - Brenda Dougall Merriman & Penelope Christensen

Experience, education, standards, business planning, services and fees, plus much more are covered in these pages. This book describes professional standards and practices for the serious genealogist and family historian.

Book #G16, 255 pages, 2009

$19.00                    


Researching Family Folklore and Culture - Jean Wilcox Hibben

Culture and behaviors, traditions, stories, etc., are an integral part of who we are as human beings. Discover how cultures have influenced your ancestors over generations.

Book #G25, 153 pages, 2013

$15.00                   

Social History: Enhance Your Family Story - Barbara J. Starmans

An introduction to social history with examples and resources of interest to the social historian.

Book #G21, 376 pages, 2015

$23.00                   

The Business of Societies: Creating and Managing a Genealogy Society - Jean Wilcox Hibben

Learn the basics of what is needed to create a genealogy society, how to manage and how implement projects to engage and grow your society.

Book #G31, 208 pages, 2016

$18.00                   

The Genes in Your Genealogy - Sherilyn Bell, Constandina Aravanitis & Shannon Combs-Bennett

As you are completing your own family tree, you may wish to explore your medical pedigree. Examinations of DNA, X and Y chromosomes, and inheritance disorders are included. The uniting of complexities in genes and genealogy.

Book #G10, 144 pages, 2nd edition, 2016

$15.00                   

Video Tape Your Family History - Louise St Denis

Preserve your family's memories on video: taped conversations, photographic video albums and the ultimate family video. Instruction for completing each project is included. Everything you need to know to complete a high-quality video keepsake of your parents or your grandparents.

Book #G04, 80 pages, 2nd edition, 1999

$8.00                      

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