LIBRARY - Hard cover, Ex-Lib, Excellent condition, ISBN 0880299959. Author: Gordon Donaldson

An illustrated historical survey of Scotland’s monarchy, placing its rulers within the broader history of the nation. Donaldson traces Scotland’s development, its long struggle to maintain independence, and the contributions of Scots to world civilization.

LIBRARY - Soft cover, Excellent condition, Ex Lib, ISBN 882898027, Author: Alwyn James

A practical introduction to tracing Scottish ancestry, this guide explains how to locate and use genealogical records and research services in Scotland. Through the experiences of two Scots whose initial knowledge extended only as far back as their grandparents, James demonstrates step by step how to build a substantial family tree. The book also offers guidance for researchers working from overseas who cannot visit the records in Edinburgh.

LIBRARY - Hard cover, Ex-Lib, no dust cover, Excellent condition, ISBN 760704597, Author: Donald Whyte

An alphabetical reference to Scottish surnames and families, providing historical and geographical information for each name. Designed for readers researching Scottish family history, the volume includes entries for names such as Bruce, Elphinstone, Hozier, Logie, Newland, and Westphalen. Includes an index; 312 pages.

LIBRARY - Soft  cover, Excellent condition, ISBN 963022288, Author: Joanna Campbell Slan

A comprehensive guide to preserving family memories through scrapbooking and journaling. It offers practical tips and techniques for selecting photographs, conducting family interviews, and creating personalized scrapbook pages that tell meaningful stories. The book is well-illustrated with sample pages, making it accessible for both beginners and experienced scrapbookers.

LIBRARY - Soft cover, Good condition, ISBN 1573452300, Author: Anita Young Hallman

A guide to preserving personal memories and family heritage through journals, photographs, scrapbooks, written histories, genealogical records, heirlooms, and electronic media. Addresses multiple approaches to recording life experiences and maintaining family collections for future generations.

LIBRARY - Soft Cover, Ex Lib, Excellent condition, ISBN 1526780291, Author: Chris Paton

A guide to sharing genealogical research online and collaborating with relatives and fellow researchers. Genealogist Chris Paton explores organizations, social media, software platforms, and online publishing options for presenting family histories and connecting with others. He explains how these connections can help solve ancestral mysteries through shared stories, privately held family documents, and DNA information.

LIBRARY - Soft cover, Good condition, ISBN 9781426219726, Author: Anne Seagraves

An illustrated history of prostitution in the American West, exploring the lives of women ranging from prominent madams and well-supported courtesans to women subjected to poverty and sexual slavery. Through individual accounts of figures such as Molly b’Dam, Mattie Silks, and Chicago Joe, Seagraves examines the varied circumstances and experiences of women in the frontier sex trade. Rare historical photographs accompany the text.

LIBRARY - Soft cover, Excellent condition, ISBN 9780913857052, Author: George K. Schweitzer

A guide to researching Tennessee family history, covering the state’s historical background, types of genealogical records, and locations where records may be consulted. Includes county-by-county information on county formation and available research sources.

LIBRARY - Hard cover, dust jacket, Like New condition, ISBN 1-57322-149, Authors: Phillip and Peter Kunhardt

An extensively illustrated exploration of the American presidency, profiling the presidents from George Washington through Bill Clinton. Organized thematically rather than chronologically, the book groups presidents by shared personal characteristics, leadership styles, and challenges in office. Drawing on historical documents, presidential writings, and interviews, it examines how individual personalities shaped the office and influenced American history. A companion volume to the PBS documentary series.

LIBRARY - Hard cover ,dust jacket, Excellent condition, ISBN 965369307, Author: Daniel J. Boorstin

The author explores how Americans developed a distinctive national character through the practical experience of building communities and moving across the continent. His subjects include versatile New Englanders, people repeatedly on the move, and “boosters”—promoters of growing communities. The emphasis is on the people who shaped the country and were themselves shaped by its opportunities and circumstances, rather than simply a sequence of presidents and political events.The underlying question is how people spread across a vast and changing country came to see themselves as a nation. Community-building, mobility, ingenuity, and the search for a shared identity connect the book’s many stories.

LIBRARY - Soft cover, Good condition, ISBN 9780312194390, Author: Margaret George

A historical novel presented as the imagined memoirs of Henry VIII, interspersed with irreverent commentary by his jester and confidant, Will Somers. Henry recounts his six marriages, his consuming desire for a male heir, and the political and religious upheavals of his reign, including England’s break with Rome. Through the king’s own perspective and his fool’s contrasting observations, The author portrays a complex ruler whose intellectual and artistic passions coexist with ambition, vanity, and ruthlessness. Despite its title, the book is fiction, not an actual autobiography.

LIBRARY - Soft cover, Excellent condition. AUTHOR: Finn A. Thomsen

A practical introductory guide to tracing Danish family history, it provides essential information for beginning researchers, including Danish personal names, common genealogical vocabulary, maps and place references, and guidance to useful handbooks, archives, and genealogical societies. The book is especially useful for locating and interpreting Danish records and for connecting Danish ancestors to emigration research.

LIBRARY - Hard cover, dust jacket, Very Good condition, ISBN 9780312378905, Author: Dan Waddell

A novel - When a mutilated body is discovered in a London graveyard, Detective Chief Inspector Grant Foster finds a cryptic sequence of letters and numbers carved into the victim’s skin. The clue leads police to genealogist Nigel Barnes, whose research uncovers a connection to murders committed more than a century earlier. As more victims appear, Barnes must trace the tangled family histories linking past and present before the killer strikes again.

LIBRARY - Soft cover, Good condition, ISBN 9780743272513, Author: Philippa Gregory

In the treacherous court of Henry VIII, three women struggle to secure their futures beneath the shadow of Anne Boleyn’s execution. Anne of Cleves arrives in England to become the king’s fourth wife, hoping to escape her unhappy home. Young Katherine Howard captures Henry’s attention, drawn toward a crown whose dangers she scarcely understands. Meanwhile, Jane Boleyn, Lady Rochford, returns to royal service haunted by her role in the downfall of her husband and sister-in-law. Told through their alternating perspectives, the novel follows ambition, betrayal, and the struggle for survival as royal favor becomes a deadly gamble.

LIBRARY - Hard cover,Excellent condition, Ex-Lib, ISBN 0-760723664, Author: Iain Zaczek

An illustrated guide to Scottish given names for boys and girls, exploring their origins, pronunciations, meanings, and associated legends. The book reflects Scotland’s Celtic, Viking, and French influences and includes a glossary of Scottish kings and queens.

LIBRARY - Soft cover, Like new condition ,ISBN 0-8063-1515-6, Author: Christina K. Schaefer

A guide to genealogical research resources in Washington, D.C., and the surrounding national capital area. Identifies major repositories—including the National Archives, Library of Congress, Daughters of the American Revolution Library, and National Genealogical Society—and describes their holdings and services for family historians. Includes illustrations, maps, a bibliography, and an index.

LIBRARY - Soft cover, Good condition ,ISBN 345407865, Author: Alison Weir

A collective biography of Henry VIII’s children—Edward VI, Mary I, and Elizabeth I—and his great-niece, Lady Jane Grey, tracing their intertwined lives from Henry’s death in 1547 to Elizabeth’s accession in 1558. Drawing on contemporary letters, journals, and state papers, Weir explores how family rivalries, religious differences, and struggles over the succession shaped their relationships and England’s history. The narrative emphasizes the personalities and private lives behind the turbulent Tudor monarchy.

LIBRARY - Soft cover, Excellent condition ISBN 9780736952910, Author: Ron Rhodes

An updated and expanded reference guide to the origins, beliefs, leaders, and distinctive practices of Christian denominations, focusing primarily on church families in America. Entries explain how denominations began, summarize their teachings about God, the Bible, and the church, and provide membership statistics and distinguishing characteristics. Written for general readers, the book helps readers compare Christian traditions, understand denominational differences, and explore churches outside their own backgrounds.

LIBRARY-  - $4.00 (Soft cover, Like new condition, ISBN 00286431941, Author: Christine Rose and Kay Germain Ingalls

An accessible guide to tracing family history, covering how to begin research, interview relatives, locate family records, and organize findings. Explains how to use online resources, libraries, census records, courthouse documents, newspapers, cemeteries, and military records to uncover ancestral information. Includes guidance on evaluating conflicting evidence, maintaining accurate records, and placing ancestors’ lives in historical context. Suitable for beginning genealogists and researchers expanding their skills.

LIBRARY - Hardcover, Very Good condition, ISBN 0080284914, Author: Mairi Robinson

A comprehensive reference to the Scots language, bringing together historical and modern vocabulary in a single volume. Entries provide English meanings, variant spellings, pronunciations, grammatical information, and details of when and where words are used. Idioms, phrases, and etymologies illuminate the language’s development while offering insights into Scottish life and culture. A useful resource for readers, writers, students, and anyone interested in Scotland’s linguistic heritage.

LIBRARY - Soft cover, Excellent condition, ISBN 0471146544, Authors: Lloyd J. Jassin and Steven C. Schechter

A practical reference for writers, editors, and publishers navigating copyright permissions and libel concerns when preparing manuscripts and multimedia works for publication. Written in accessible, jargon-free language, the handbook explains how to determine whether material is in the public domain, evaluate fair use, locate rights holders, negotiate permissions, and reduce the risk of libel claims. It covers the use of quotations, photographs, fine art, motion-picture stills, song lyrics, and other copyrighted materials. Sample documents include permission letters, interview and model releases, work-made-for-hire agreements, copyright assignments, and photograph licenses.

LIBRARY - Soft cover,Very Good condition, ISBN 9781440570681, Author: Kimberly Powell

A practical guide to researching family history using online resources. Explains how to search genealogy websites and free databases, interpret census data and other online records, organize and share family-history information, and connect with other genealogists through social media. Includes tips on genealogy apps and digital tools to help readers trace ancestors and build a family tree.

LIBRARY - Soft  cover, Excellent condition, ISBN 1440330654, Author: James M. Beidler

A guide to tracing family roots in Germany and other German-speaking regions of Europe. Explains how to identify immigrant ancestors, determine their places of origin, and locate and interpret genealogical records. Covers German history and geography; language, surnames, and given names; civil registration; church, census, court, and military records; and printed sources. Includes strategies for researching German-speaking populations outside Germany, combining evidence, and overcoming research obstacles.

LIBRARY -  Soft Cover, Ex Lib, Excellent condition, ISBN 1558706755, Author: Nevius, Erin and Family Tree Magazine

A practical genealogy reference for researching European ancestry. The guide introduces online and print resources, explains how to locate relevant records, and discusses traditions and historical events that may affect family-history research. It describes ways to obtain information through the Internet and correspondence, as well as through on-site research when remote options have been exhausted.

LIBRARY - Soft cover, Like New condition, ISBN 978-1-4403-00578, Author: Blaine T. Bettinger

An illustrated, plain-language guide to using DNA testing in family-history research. It explains how to choose an appropriate test, compare testing companies, and interpret results, including ethnicity estimates and potential relative matches. Diagrams, case studies, comparison guides, and research forms help readers understand genetic inheritance, organize findings, and use third-party analysis tools such as GEDmatch. The book also addresses how adoptees and others with limited knowledge of their ancestry can use DNA to explore family connections.

LIBRARY - Soft cover, Good condition, ISBN 9781440311932, Author: Marsha Hoffman Rising

A guide to overcoming genealogical research roadblocks, this book presents strategies for locating elusive ancestors and evaluating difficult evidence. Topics include finding substitutes for lost or destroyed records, locating vital information before civil registration, identifying people missing from censuses, tracing ancestors before 1850, and distinguishing individuals who share the same name. Case studies illustrate how to analyze research problems and develop effective research plans. 

LIBRARY - Soft cover, Good condition ISBN 0691005990, Author Jill K Conway

This guide offers an insightful exploration of women’s lives in 18th- and 19th-century America. It examines domestic roles, education, labor, reform efforts, and the pursuit of social and political rights, illustrating how women both shaped and were influenced by the development of the nation. Combining historical analysis with primary sources, it serves as a valuable resource for understanding the diverse experiences of American women in this transformative period.

LIBRARY - Soft cover, Good condition ISBN 1-55870-651, Author: Emily Croom

A guide for family historians ready to move beyond basic genealogical research. Explains how to locate, access, and use a wide variety of U.S. records, including territorial papers, fire insurance maps, and materials held in archives and law libraries. Sample records, research examples, and success stories illustrate effective methods, while three in-depth case studies demonstrate how multiple sources can be combined to solve genealogical problems. Includes an extensive index.

LIBRARY - Soft cover, Like New, ISBN 9781458301550, Author: Lisa Louise Cooke

A guide to using Google’s free online tools for genealogy research. Step-by-step instructions and illustrated examples explain how to refine searches, locate historical books and newspaper articles, translate foreign-language material, and find images and videos related to family history. The book also explores using Google Earth to identify ancestral locations, view historic maps, and organize and share family-history discoveries. Designed as a reference for researchers seeking more effective ways to trace their ancestors online.

LIBRARY - Soft cover, Ex-lib, Excellent condition, ISBN 084202865X, Author: Thomas Jay Kemp

A reference guide to full-text genealogical and historical books available on the internet. The volume identifies thousands of family genealogies, biographies, and local histories, helping researchers locate online publications relevant to family-history research. The book documents online resources available around its publication in 2000; it is a guide to those resources rather than a collection of the full-text books themselves.

LIBRARY - Hard cover, dust jacket, Excellent condition. ISBN 0-7621-0308-6, Author: Ellen Galford

A resource designed to help readers track down their ancestors. The book provides tools for both traditional and contemporary research methods, explaining how to use public archives, the World Wide Web, and digital resources to find lost relatives. It covers practical advice for interviewing relatives, understanding official records, and maximizing data from census returns, wills, and deeds, while also offering special guidelines for ethnic searches.

LIBRARY- Hard cover, Very Good Condition, Dust Jacket, ISBN 1-932088008, Author: Everton Publishers

A reference guide to genealogical research in the United States, organized around state and county records. Includes state histories, county formation and historical jurisdiction information—including counties that no longer exist—and guidance on locating and requesting vital and other genealogical records. Provides contact information for libraries, archives, repositories, and historical and genealogical societies, along with bibliographies, detailed county maps, and more than 120 migration-trail maps. Also includes research information for nineteen foreign countries.

LIRARY - Hard cover dust jacket, Excellent condition, ISBN 786863447, Author: Michael Coffey

An illustrated account of the Irish-American experience, tracing immigration and community life from the Great Famine through roughly 150 years of American history. Historical narrative, photographs, essays, and personal reflections explore the institutions that shaped Irish-American identity, including the parish, politics, and work.

LIBRARY - Hard cover, dust jacket, Excellent condition, ISBN 9780345453211, Author: Alison Weir

The author examines the downfall of Anne Boleyn, Henry VIII’s second wife, focusing on her imprisonment in the Tower of London, trial, and execution in May 1536. Drawing on contemporary sources, she reassesses the evidence against Anne and explores the political intrigues surrounding her fate, including the roles of Henry VIII and Thomas Cromwell. This nonfiction account separates popular myths from historical evidence to investigate how and why the queen was brought down.

LIBRARY – Soft cover, Good condition, ISBN 345425502, Author: Alison Weir

A biography exploring the personal life and character of Queen Elizabeth I within the political world of her reign. Weir examines the queen’s relationships with Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester; her suitors and advisers; and Robert Devereux, Earl of Essex. Against a background of court intrigue, religious conflict, and war, the book considers Elizabeth’s decision not to marry and the connections between her private feelings and public responsibilities. Drawing on contemporary accounts, Weir seeks to distinguish the woman from the myths surrounding the Virgin Queen.

LIBRARY - Hard cover, Excellent condition, Author: Frank Smith

A general survey of English history and culture, offering historical background for readers researching their English ancestors. The book provides context for understanding ancestral lives within the broader history of England.

LIBRARY - Soft cover,Excellent condition ISBN 747542767, Author: Tim Cross

An international anthology of poetry, prose, and drama by approximately sixty writers whose lives were cut short by World War I. Representing virtually all the combatant nations, the collection brings together celebrated figures—including Wilfred Owen, Rupert Brooke, and Guillaume Apollinaire—and lesser-known writers, some appearing in English translation for the first time. Selections are accompanied by introductory essays, biographical profiles, and bibliographical information; poetry appears in parallel English and original-language texts. An appendix records approximately eight hundred writers of various nationalities who died as a result of the war, highlighting the conflict’s profound loss of literary talent.

LIBRARY - Hard cover, dust jacket, Excellent condition, Ex-Lib, ISBN 9781477820209, Author: John Ripin Miller

Young Josiah Penn Stockbridge joins George Washington’s staff expecting the glory and romance of battle, only to confront the hardships of the American Revolution and an army threatened by hunger, unpaid wages, and mutiny. As officers circulate calls for revolt at Newburgh, New York, in March 1783, Washington faces a momentous choice: uphold civilian authority or support his soldiers’ demands and claim greater power for himself. Told through the recollections of a fictional aide, this historical novel explores leadership, ambition, and the restraint that helped preserve the emerging American republic.

LIBRARY - Hardcover, Excellent condition, Author: Robert Smith

LIBRARY - Hard cover, dust jacket, Good condition, ex-Lib, ISBN 0-8129-2075-9, Author: The New York Times

A comprehensive and authoritative world atlas, offering detailed maps and up-to-date geographical information. It features full-color maps, thematic maps, and satellite imagery, providing a visual representation of the world's physical and political landscapes. The atlas includes an extensive index and a gazetteer, making it a valuable resource for educational purposes and general reference.

LIBRARY - Soft cover, Like new condition, ISBN 9781593313098, Author: Myra Vanderpool Gormley

A guide to using RootsWeb.com for family-history research. Explains how to post family trees online, locate genealogical resources, search effectively, write successful message-board posts, and connect with fellow researchers. Includes tips for making the most of the website and success stories from members of the RootsWeb community.

LIBRARY - Soft cover, Good condition, ISBN 743227441, Author: Phillipa Gregory

A vivid historical novel set in the court of King Henry VIII, told from the perspective of Mary Boleyn. As the younger sister of the ambitious Anne Boleyn, Mary is drawn into a world of power, passion, and peril when she becomes the king’s mistress. The story captures the intense rivalry between the sisters and the dangerous intrigues of the Tudor court, blending romance, politics, and betrayal. The author's compelling narrative reveals the hidden lives and sacrifices behind one of history’s most infamous royal dramas.

LIBRARY - Hard cover, Dust jacket, Good condition, ISBN 9781416549123, Author: Philippa Gregory

A captivating historical novel that transports readers to the turbulent era of Elizabethan England. Told through the voices of Mary, Queen of Scots; George Talbot, Earl of Shrewsbury; and his wife, Bess of Hardwick, the story follows Mary’s imprisonment in England after fleeing Scotland. As political and personal tensions rise, the Shrewsburys are caught between loyalty to Queen Elizabeth and the dangerous allure of their royal guest. Rich with intrigue, romance, and betrayal, the author’s novel brings to life the struggle for power and survival in a world where one misstep can lead to ruin—or the executioner’s block.

LIBRARY - Hard cover, dust jacket, Excellent condition, ISBN 198691777, Author: David Hey

An introduction to researching family history in England, combining guidance on tracing a family tree with historical context for understanding ancestors’ lives. Covers surnames, migration, and the relationship between families and society, followed by a guide to census, civil registration, parish and church, property, legal, military, and tax records. Includes advice on locating sources and deciphering early handwriting, with illustrations of family groups, houses, monuments, archival records, and family trees.

LIBRARY - Soft cover, Good condition, ISBN 192852248, Authors Thomas Woodcock & John Martin Robinson

An introduction to the art, history, and practice of heraldry. This richly illustrated guide explains the origins and evolution of coats of arms, detailing the symbolism, rules, and terminology that define the heraldic tradition. Readers will learn how to interpret shields, crests, and badges, as well as understand the use of colors, patterns, and motifs across centuries of heraldic design. Ideal for historians, genealogists, and enthusiasts, the book provides a clear and authoritative reference to the study and application of heraldry.

LIBRARY - Soft cover, Excellent condition, ISBN 0252010922, Author: William I Thomas and Florian Znzniecki

A foundational sociological study of Polish peasant life and immigration to the United States. Drawing on family correspondence, autobiographical narratives, and other personal and institutional documents, the authorsi examine how migration reshapes family relationships, community ties, social values, and individual identity. The work explores the tensions between traditional rural society and urban immigrant life, with particular attention to social disorganization and the development of new forms of community. It is a classic of immigration history and sociology, notable for its use of personal documents as research evidence.

LIBRARY -  Hard cover, Good condition, Author: Mary A. De Vries

A concise reference for writers who need quick, practical help with everyday writing tasks. Organized for easy consultation, it covers planning and organizing ideas, drafting and revising, usage and mechanics, document design, and preparing work for publication. Tables, charts, and sample models make it useful to students, teachers, professionals, and authors seeking clear guidance without lengthy explanations.

LIBRARY - Soft cover, Good condition, ISBN 345391780, Author: Allison Weir

The author investigates the disappearance of Edward V and his younger brother, Richard, Duke of York, from the Tower of London in 1483. Examining contemporary evidence and later historical accounts, she reconstructs the rivalries, political intrigue, and struggles for succession surrounding their uncle’s rise to power as Richard III. Set against the turmoil of the Wars of the Roses, this nonfiction account explores one of England’s enduring historical mysteries and presents Weir’s case for who was responsible for the princes’ presumed murders.

LIBRARY - Hard cover, Like New condition, ISBN 0-8063-1267-X, Author: Val D. Greenwood

A comprehensive handbook for tracing family history in the United States, explaining genealogical research principles and the use of major historical sources. Covers census records, vital records, probate and wills, land and deeds, church and cemetery records, military records, newspapers, immigration records, and compiled genealogies. Combines instruction in research methods with guidance on locating and interpreting records; the second edition also discusses the early use of computers in compiling family histories. Suitable as both an instructional text and a reference work for family historians.

LIBRARY - Hard cover, Ex-Lib, Very Good condition, ISBN 806316217, Author: Val D. Greenwood

A comprehensive guide to researching American family history, explaining the principles and methods of genealogical research, identifying major classes of historical records, and describing where to locate and how to use them. Coverage includes compiled sources, newspapers, vital records, census returns, wills, deeds, and immigration records, along with guidance on using computers to compile family histories. Intended as both an instructional text and a reference for genealogical researchers.