{"title":"Shannon Combsbennett","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"genealogy-basics-in-30-minutes-book-shannon-combs-bennett-9781939924681","title":"Genealogy Basics In 30 Minutes","description":"\u003cp\u003eGenealogists are like detectives. Working out puzzles is the name of their game  If you have ever wanted to research and document your family history the right way, then \u003cem\u003eGenealogy Basics In 30 Minutes\u003c\/em\u003e is for you  Authored by professional genealogist Shannon Combs-Bennett, this award-winning genealogy book explains the joys, challenges, and triumphs of researching your family's origins. While many people assume genealogy research starts online, Combs-Bennett shows the importance of starting a family tree using documents that can be found in your own home \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eGenealogy Basics In 30 Minutes\u003c\/em\u003e is written in a friendly, easy-to-understand style that avoids complex jargon. There are lots of examples, case studies, and advice that can help would-be family historians quickly get up to speed. In addition to listing best practices for conducting genealogical research, \u003cem\u003eGenealogy Basics In 30 Minutes\u003c\/em\u003e also warns readers about the many pitfalls of family research, from brick wall mysteries to time-wasting online searches. Topics include: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhy are people so interested in family history?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEvaluating clues, facts, and myths in family stories\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe importance of linking generations\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eVital records, from birth certificates to death records\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eNon-vital records, from census forms to wills\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eReligious records\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFive things that can trip up newbies researching family history\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBest practices for genealogy road trips\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eInterviewing relatives, and dealing with skeptics\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePros and cons of online genealogy research\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGenealogy communities and continuing education\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGenetic genealogy basics\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUnderstanding the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGenetic genealogy and adoptees\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eNon-paternal events and other skeletons in the genetic closet\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eVisualizing family history with charts\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eResearch logs and genealogy journals\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow to create good source citations\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePreserving records and research\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGenealogy software and GEDCOM files\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePlanning for disasters\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eGenealogy Basics In 30 Minutes\u003c\/em\u003e is not a comprehensive guide. Nevertheless, in a single reading you will be able to understand some important research basics that will serve you well as you embark on a journey to figure out the origins of your family. Creating a strong family tree will not only satisfy your own curiosity, but will also serve as a record to share with relatives and future generations  Genealogy Basics In 30 Minutes is a winner of a silver Benjamin Franklin award from the Independent Book Publishers Association.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFor more information about this title, see the companion website.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WoB","offers":[{"title":"US \/ GOOD \/ SBYB","offer_id":50137945309457,"sku":"CIN1939924685G","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"US \/ VERY_GOOD \/ SBYB","offer_id":50955017715985,"sku":"CIN1939924685VG","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/1939924685.jpg?v=1751315679"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.worldofbooks.com\/collections\/author-books-by-shannon-combsbennett.oembed","provider":"World of Books ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}