JONATHAN SHEPPARD BOOKS
Mostly, we stock single copies of rare, hard to find and unusual books. Most of them are old and/or out of print. Occasionally, we add a few recently published books to our inventory that we consider important or particularly helpful to the genealogical researcher. These books go in our "new book" corner. Browse through the list of the titles in our New Book Corner - something's bound to catch your eye!
Special Note: Books titles marked with the symbol [*] indicate special purchases; they are offered at prices significantly less than their originally published prices and are in very limited supply. When they're gone, they're gone!
Preserving Your Family Photographs
by Maureen Taylor. Published by Betterway Books, Cincinnati, OH, 2001. Softcover, 8 ˝ x 11, 192 pp. $19.99 + shipping
To order, use book number NB0248
Maureen Taylor shows you how to organize and store your most cherished images of your ancestors so that future generations will have the benefit of enjoying them as well. You will learn how to care for family photographs, identify different types of damage, learn basic conservation techniques, buy the proper storage materials, and then organize your family photo archive and safely display it for all to see.
Bringing Your Family History to Life Through Social History
by Katherine Scott Sturdevant. Published by Betterway Books, Cincinnati, OH, 2000. Softcover, 8 ˝ x 11, 176 pp. Out-of-print
To order, use book number NB0249
Bridge the gap between genealogy and history to create a more complete picture of your ancestors’ lives. You’ll learn how to search for the "real world" details of your ancestors’ everyday lives, then you’ll discover how to weave these historical facts into your own genealogy to form a unique family history narrative.
Crafting Your Own Heritage Album
by Bev Kirschner Braum. Published by Betterway Books, Cincinnati, OH, 2000. Softcover, 8 ˝ x 11, 128 pp. $23.99 + shipping
To order, use book number NB0250
Give your family a treasured heirloom. Find out how to weave genealogy, family lore and personal anecdotes among your precious photos and keepsakes to create a one-of-a-kind heritage album. Step-by-step techniques show how to organize your photos, records and mementos and present them in an elegant, archivally safe album for generations to come.
by Alice Chapin. Published by Betterway Books, Cincinnati, OH, 2000. Softcover, 6" x 9", 160 pp. $14.99 + shipping
To order, use book number NB0251
Hauser passionately encourages you to reclaim the precious moments of your personal history and transform them into intimate, compelling narratives. You'll not only come to a greater sense of self-awareness; you’ll establish your place in history, re-creating moments that won't fade with time.
Writing the Family Narrative + Workbook
by Lawrence P. Gouldrup. Published in 1987 by Ancestry, Inc. Softcovers,
5 1/2" x 8 1/2", 157 pages. $12.95 +
shipping
Writing the family Narrative Workbook, 8 1/2" x 11", softcovers, 159 pp.
$12.95 + shipping
To order, use book number NB9803
A clear, concise, and highly readable explanation of how to write your family history. This book was written for the genealogist who has complied scores of pedigree charts and family group sheets, has spent years poring over forgotten manuscripts and staring into dimly-lit microfilm readers, and who now wants to bring it all together into a final narrative form. In a timely and interesting manner, the author shows how you can compose a controlled and focused rendition of your family's story. Richly illustrated with examples, Writing the Family Narrative takes you step-by-step through the literary process. No other book offers the clarity and depth of this definitive work.
Organizing Your Family History Search: Efficient and Effective Ways to Gather and Protect Your Genealogical Research
by Sharon DeBartolo Carmack. Published in 1999 by Betterway Books. Softcovers, 8 1/2" x 11", 150 pages. Out of StockTo order, use book number NB9809
Sharon Carmack shows you how to reduce the ever-mounting piles of papers, books and other materials, so you can spend more time researching and less time hunting for information lost somewhere on your desk or computer. Following Carmack's advice, you'll save time, money and space as you learn to organize everything from filing cabinets to research trips. Whether you have a whole room dedicated to your family history search or just a few storage boxes, you'll find a system that puts information right at your fingertips. Easy-to-copy charts, forms and checklists take you through every step. Whether genealogy is your part-time hobby or full-time obsession, you can get organized and stay that way! This one-of-a-kind guide will have your family history research neat and accessible in no time.
Bringing the Story Home: The Complete Guide to Storytelling
for Parents
by Lisa Lipkin. Published by W.W. Norton & Company, New York, 2000. Signed by the author. Hardcovers, 6 x 8 1/2, 221 pages. $19.95 + shipping
To order, use book number NB
Bring the magic of storytelling into your child's life, using nothing more than the everday world around you. With over 100 original ideas and activities for children aged three to ten, Lisa Lipkin shows you how incorporate storytelling into your daily routine. Learn how to use storytelling to make household chores like washing dishes or taking out the garbage an adventure, to enliven the long empty stretches of a plane or car trip, even to help with homework. You’ll need no props, no tools, no prolonged setup to put these ideas into practice. Includes a chapter on how to collect and share your family’s folklore.
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