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Book SynopsisExplorer and bestselling author Sir Ranulph Fiennes takes a journey around his vast and eccentric family tree, and reveals an amazing family history.Trade ReviewA whirlwind romp through the annals of time, peopled with the good, the bad and downright mad among the Fiennes clan. * Sunday Telegraph *Fascinating...it is some family tree * Adrian Chiles, The One Show *Praise for MAD, BAD AND DANGEROUS TO KNOW * - *'If you ever struggle to drag yourself out of bed on a winter's morning, pick up a copy of Ranulph Fiennes' autobiography. It's an inspiration.' * Mail on Sunday *'Rip-roaringly readable' * Guardian *'Even readers with a broadly low tolerance for macho heroism will find themselves gripped . . . compelling' * Time Out *'This is the memoir of a supreme sportsman, an uber-earthling who could show the Martians a thing or two about what the best of us can achieve' * Financial Times Magazine *'"Ran' epitomises British phlegm, and he puts all other glory-seekers to shame. His dry wit, self deprecation and steely determination never to feel a scrap of self-pity are in the very best tradition of British travel writing. Long may he continue tomake us glad that we are not him, while we stand in awe.' * Country Life *'Rip-roaringly readable' * Guardian *'Even readers with a broadly low tolerance for macho heroism will find themselves gripped . . . compelling' * Time Out *'It's exhausting just reading about his exploits, so it is a perfect bedtime book. It's delightful to plump up one's duck-down pillows while vicariously enduring Fiennes's successive plunges into the deadly waters of the Artcic, and his festering crotch-rot.' * Helena Drysdale, New Statesman Books of the Year *'It is lively and vivid, and often exciting as we anticipate each plunge into deadly Arctic waters. There are some wonderful throwaway lines . . . So, not an alien species after all but - as they say - a national treasure.' * Spectator *A very funny, moving and inspiriting look back at the family history of one of the greatest explorers ever to live. We all love Sir Ranulph Fiennes, he never disappoints. And this book is no exception. * Bear Grylls *

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Book SynopsisAccessible in style and comprehensive in coverage, 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.Table of ContentsForeword; Introduction; 1: Gathering Information from your Family; 2: Recording and Storing Information; 3: Basic Sources for Family History; 4: Supplementary Sources; 5: Family History and the Internet; 6: Historical Information; 7: Historical Sources Pre-1855; 8: Presenting your Family History; 9: Family Heritage; 10: DNA, Genetics, Health and Family Medical History; Appendices; 1: English, Welsh and Irish records; 2: Interpreting older forms of handwriting; List of Websites; List of Useful Addresses; Sample forms for Obtaining and Recording Information; Bibliography; Index

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Book SynopsisAccessible in style and comprehensive in coverage, 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.Table of ContentsForeword; Introduction; 1: Gathering Information from your Family; 2: Recording and Storing Information; 3: Basic Sources for Family History; 4: Supplementary Sources; 5: Family History and the Internet; 6: Historical Information; 7: Historical Sources Pre-1855; 8: Presenting your Family History; 9: Family Heritage; 10: DNA, Genetics, Health and Family Medical History; Appendices; 1: English, Welsh and Irish records; 2: Interpreting older forms of handwriting; List of Websites; List of Useful Addresses; Sample forms for Obtaining and Recording Information; Bibliography; Index

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Book SynopsisGenealogist Keith Gregson takes the reader on a whistle-stop tour of quirky family stories and strange ancestors rooted out by amateur and professional family historians. Each lively entry tells the story behind each discovery and then offers a brief insight into how the researcher found and then followed up their leads, revealing a range of chance encounters and the detective qualities required of a family historian. For example, one researcher discovered that his great-great-grandfather, as a child, was carried across the main street of West Hartlepool on the back of the famous tightrope walker Blondin. The Victorian newspaper report said that the rope had been tied between two chimney pots. Research into the author's own family revealed that one of his nineteenth-century ancestors lost his leg in a Midlands coal-mining accident, and that the amputated leg was buried in the local cemetery to be joined by the rest of him on his final demise. A Viking in the Family is full of similar

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Book SynopsisMany of us have a curiosity about our family history, and may even have dabbled in research online or through our own family network. But for those of us who want to know what our ancestors were really like, how they lived and what their daily struggles and experiences were, the key often lies in our own county.In Worcestershire: A Family History Guidebook, professional local genealogist Vanessa Morgan takes us on a fascinating and easy-to-follow journey from deciding to research your Worcestershire ancestors right through to discovering more about how they lived and worked. What influence did industry have in their lives? Who were their employers? What historical events would have affected them? Family history isn't just about names and dates; this book will help you to put the flesh on bones.

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Book SynopsisUncover the hidden histories and record the timeless tales of your loved ones in the Family Secrets Journal. Dig deep into what makes your family''s story unique with this deluxe hardcover guided journal. Filled with dozens of prompts for amateur genealogists, this thoughtful keepsake guides you through the journey of recording the colorful details of your lineage. From immigration tales and treasured recipes to laugh-out-loud jokes and special celebrations, the Family Secrets Journal opens up a world of conversations with your loved ones, as you capture important memories. A perfect companion to family trees and genealogy results, the Family Secrets Journal lets you uncover the heart and soul of your family''s story.

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