The Secret Universe of Names explains, in fascinating detail and name-by-name example, how the sounds of a specific name evoke basic, gut reactions and what this means for you and yours. Accompanying each entry is a short biography, with a photo of a well-known personality who exemplifies the name attributes, and a rating of their charisma, power and leadership skills, sex appeal, and career ...

Manufacturer: Overlook Hardcover
Written By: Roy Feinson

The county has always been used as the basic Federal census unit. Genealogical research in the census, therefore, begins with identifying the correct county jurisdictions. This work shows all U.S. county boundaries from 1790 to 1920. On each of the nearly 400 maps the old county lines are superimposed over the modern ones to highlight the boundary changes at ten-year intervals. Also ...

Manufacturer: Genealogical Publishing Company
Written By: William Thorndale, William Dollarhide

For anyone looking to create a useful, lasting history of your family. This is a book that should adorn the library or bookshelves of all genealogists! Whether you're an amateur or professional, chances are the ultimate goal of your research is to produce a quality family history. Producing A Quality Family History, by Patricia Law Hatcher, guides you through the steps required to create an ...

Manufacturer: Ancestry.com
Written By: Patricia Law Hatcher

Professional Genealogy is a manual by professionals for everyone serious about genealogy. For librarians who struggle to help a whole new class of patrons, it provides a bridge to the methods, sources, and minutiae of history, up-close and personal. For established genealogical professionals, it offers benchmarks by which they can advance their skills and place their businesses on sounder footing. ...

Manufacturer: Genealogical Publishing Company

The prodcut of several years of research, this is a comprehensive compilation of Hindu names in current use. The meaning of each of the 20,000 names in the volume is extensively discussed and information on sources and usage is also provided. The book is cross-referenced to make it easier to use.

Manufacturer: Penguin Books India
Written By: Maneka Gandhi

There's no reason a fully documented family history can't read like a page-turning novel. In this concise and accessible book, Sharon DeBartolo Carmack shows genealogists, history buffs, and writers at all levels exactly how to record the fascinating tales of their ancestors. Based on her own extensive experience writing family histories, the author shares her best methods for: Conducting ...

Manufacturer: Genealogical Publishing Company
Written By: Sharon Debartolo Carmack

Professional Irish genealogist John Grenham has written a book that combines all the best features of a textbook and a reference book, a book that carefully explains the elements of Irish research while at the same time providing an indispensable body of source materials for immediate use. Thus in Part l the most basic genealogical sources are gathered together and discussed in light of a ...

Manufacturer: Genealogical Publishing Company
Written By: John Grenham

With Family Tree Maker, America's top-selling family tree software for more than then years, you can create a family history that you and your family will treasure for years to come. This book is your guide to make that happen. The Official Guide to Family Tree Maker 2008 helps you begin to build your family tree. You'll discover the easiest way to search for more information about your ancestors ...

Manufacturer: Ancestry.com
Written By: Tana Pedersen Lord

Over 30 index illustrations from courthouses, with easy step-by-step explanations. A "must" for those doing courthouse research either in person or with microfilm. Written by Christine Rose, CG, CGL, FASG, nationally known genealogist, lecturer and author.

Manufacturer: CR Publications
Written By: Christine Rose

The most comprehensive Hebrew baby name book available--thousands of listings--with advice on choosing names, naming ceremonies, and much more.

Manufacturer: HarperOne
Written By: Smadar Shir Sidi