Discovering Our Roots

Author : Crawford Leonard Allen,Richard Thomas Hughes
Publisher : Abilene Christian University Press
Page : 161 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 1988
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0891120068

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Discovering Our Roots by Crawford Leonard Allen,Richard Thomas Hughes Pdf

This rich and challenging book explores the roots or ancestry of the Churches of Christ and others who stand as heirs to the Stone-Campbell movement of the early nineteenth century. It asks, Where did we come from? How did we get this way? Why do we read the Bible the way we do? What has been the heart of our movement? And it asks further, What can we learn from those who have viewed restoration of apostolic Christianity in ways quite different from our own? The authors begin their story in the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries - the age of Renaissance and Reformation. They isolate the stream of restorationist thought that arose in that age and then follow that stream through the Puritans, the early Baptists in America, the frenzy of pure beginnings in the early decades of American nationhood, and down to the Stone-Campbell movement.

Author : Cherry Gilchrist
Publisher : Piatkus
Page : 189 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2011-09-01
Category : Reference
ISBN : 9780748118632

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Growing Your Family Tree by Cherry Gilchrist Pdf

The process of exploring your family history and roots is a moving and meaningful quest. It affects heart and soul, as well as providing an intellectual challenge to piece all the information together. GROWING YOUR FAMILY TREE is the first book to promote the experiential aspects of family history. It gives sound, practical advice on researching your family history, but also promotes the emotional, spiritual and creative elements of the task, helping to lift genealogy out of its earlier dry an formal setting, into a more meaningful and accessible activity which can enrich a person's identity. Advice and information includes: * How to write up your family history * How to make a heritage corner or trail in your home * A consideration the nature of ancestry, family lines and our inner connection with our ancestors * How to organise your research and keep moving forward

Author : Patricia Law Hatcher
Publisher : Betterway Books
Page : 228 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2003-03-04
Category : Reference
ISBN : WISC:89084881242

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Locating Your Roots by Patricia Law Hatcher Pdf

Accompanied by step-by-step instructions, a comprehensive guide shows readers how to identify, locate, and interpret land records in order to trace their early ancestors.

Author : Henry Louis Gates Jr.
Publisher : UNC Press Books
Page : 438 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2016-01-28
Category : History
ISBN : 9781469626192

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Finding Your Roots, Season 2 by Henry Louis Gates Jr. Pdf

Who are we, and where do we come from? The fundamental drive to answer these questions is at the heart of Finding Your Roots, the companion book to the hit PBS documentary series. As scholar Henry Louis Gates Jr. clearly demonstrates, the tools of cutting-edge genomics and deep genealogical research now allow us to learn more about our roots and look further back in time than ever before. In the second season, Gates's investigation takes on the personal and genealogical histories of more than twenty luminaries, including Ken Burns, Stephen King, Derek Jeter, Governor Deval Patrick, Valerie Jarrett, and Sally Field. As Gates interlaces these moving stories of immigration, assimilation, strife, and success, he provides practical information for amateur genealogists just beginning archival research on their own families' roots and details the advances in genetic research now available to the public. The result is an illuminating exploration of who we are, how we lost track of our roots, and how we can find them again.

Author : Patrick A. Blewett
Publisher : WestBow Press
Page : 217 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2013-08
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781449788032

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Discovering Our Roots, Establishing Our Legacy by Patrick A. Blewett Pdf

This guide is designed to help believers gain a basic understanding of the truths of Scripture using a catechism format. It also asks some practical application questions to help adult learners develop their own worldview rooted in God's Word. It can be used in individual adult study, as a family guide, or with a small group study.

Author : Megan Smolenyak
Publisher : Kensington Publishing Corp.
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2011-10-24
Category : Reference
ISBN : 9780806535524

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Hey, America, Your Roots Are Showing: by Megan Smolenyak Pdf

The acclaimed genealogist and New York Times–bestselling author reveals how she solved some of the most fascinating mysteries of family lineage. Part forensic scientist, part master sleuth, Megan Smolenyak has a unique way of digging up our historical roots. She discovered Barack Obama’s Irish ancestry—and his relation to Brad Pitt. She revealed the true story of Ellis Island’s first immigrant, Annie Moore. And she shed light on a startling link between politicians Al Sharpton and Strom Thurmond. In Hey America, Your Roots Are Showing, the “Indiana Jones of genealogy” reveals how she cracked these and other news-making cases. Along the way, she shares her own story of becoming genealogy’s celebrity face. She even explains why her name is squared (Buzzy Jackson, author of Shaking the Family Tree). Whether she's scouring websites to uncover the surprising connections between famous figures or using cutting-edge DNA tests to locate family members of fallen soldiers dating back to the Civil War, Smolenyak's historical sleuthing is as provocative, richly layered, and exciting as America itself. “Megan is a genealogist's dream, a forensic investigator who can also tell a great story.” —Sam Roberts, The New York Times

Author : Sonja Boon
Publisher : Wilfrid Laurier Univ. Press
Page : 376 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2019-09-25
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781771124256

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What the Oceans Remember by Sonja Boon Pdf

Author Sonja Boon’s heritage is complicated. Although she has lived in Canada for more than thirty years, she was born in the UK to a Surinamese mother and a Dutch father. Boon’s family history spans five continents: Europe, Africa, Southeast Asia, South America, and North America. Despite her complex and multi-layered background, she has often omitted her full heritage, replying “I’m Dutch-Canadian” to anyone who asks about her identity. An invitation to join a family tree project inspired a journey to the heart of the histories that have shaped her identity. It was an opportunity to answer the two questions that have dogged her over the years: Where does she belong? And who does she belong to? Boon’s archival research—in Suriname, the Netherlands, the UK, and Canada—brings her opportunities to reflect on the possibilities and limitations of the archives themselves, the tangliness of oceanic migration, histories, the meaning of legacy, music, love, freedom, memory, ruin, and imagination. Ultimately, she reflected on the relevance of our past to understanding our present. Deeply informed by archival research and current scholarship, but written as a reflective and intimate memoir, What the Oceans Remember addresses current issues in migration, identity, belonging, and history through an interrogation of race, ethnicity, gender, archives and memory. More importantly, it addresses the relevance of our past to understanding our present. It shows the multiplicity of identities and origins that can shape the way we understand our histories and our own selves.

Author : Anna Marie Erst
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 90 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Christianity and other religions
ISBN : IND:30000055307023

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Discovering Our Jewish Roots by Anna Marie Erst Pdf

This is a simple, readable presentation of the principal beliefs, traditions, and rites of Judaism that includes an account of Judaism's influence on Christianity.

Author : Marilyn Markham Heimberg,Marilyn Heimberg Ross
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 72 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 1977
Category : History
ISBN : 0918880009

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Discover Your Roots by Marilyn Markham Heimberg,Marilyn Heimberg Ross Pdf

Author : Hugh Peskett
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 113 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 1978
Category : Genealogy
ISBN : 0668045310

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Discover Your Ancestors by Hugh Peskett Pdf

This book gives you a way to get started on tracing your family tree.

Author : Robert Kourik
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 225 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2015-08-24
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0961584866

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Understanding Roots by Robert Kourik Pdf

Understanding Roots uncovers one of the greatest mysteries underground—the secret lives and magical workings of the roots that move and grow invisibly beneath our feet. Roots, it seems, do more than just keep a plant from falling over: they gather water and nutrients, exude wondrous elixirs to create good soil, make friends with microbes and fungi, communicate with other roots, and adapt themselves to all manner of soils, winds, and climates, nourishing and sustaining our gardens, lawns, and woodlands. Understanding Roots contains over 115 enchanting and revealing root drawings that most people have never seen, from prairies, grasslands, and deserts, as well as drawings based on excavations of vegetable, fruit, nut, and ornamental tree roots. Every root system presented in this book was drawn by people literally working in the trenches, sketching the roots where they grew. The text provides a verydetailed review of all aspects of transplanting; describes how roots work their magic to improve soil nutrients; investigates the hidden life of soil microbes and their mysterious relationship to roots; explores the question of whether deep roots really gather more unique nutrients than shallow roots; shares the latest research about the mysteries of mycorrhizal (good fungal) association; shows you exactly where to put your fertilizer, compost, water, and mulch to help plants flourish; tells you why gray water increases crop yields more than fresh water; and, most importantly, reveals the science behind all the above (with citations for each scientific paper). This book contains at least eighty percent more new information, more results of the latest in-depth and up-to-date explorations, and even more helpful guidelines on roots than the author’s previous book (Roots Demystified: Change Your Garden Habits to Help Roots Thrive). This is not a revised edition—it’s a whole new stand-alone book.

Author : Penelope Green
Publisher : Global Publishing Solutions, LLC
Page : 38 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2023-12-19
Category : Reference
ISBN : 9798988604518

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Tracing Roots: A Step-by-Step Guide to Discovering Your Ancestry by Penelope Green Pdf

In "Tracing Roots: A Step-by-Step Guide to Discovering Your Ancestry," Penelope Green takes readers on an exhilarating journey of self-discovery through the captivating realm of genealogy. With her expert guidance, readers embark on an exploration of their family's past, unlocking the secrets of their heritage and unraveling the threads that connect them to generations long gone. Through insightful chapters that delve into the importance of genealogy research, the author empowers readers to gather information from family members, utilize vital records and historical archives, harness the power of DNA testing, and overcome challenges that may arise along the way. Green’s meticulous attention to detail and her ability to distill complex genealogical concepts into accessible language make this book an invaluable resource for both beginners and seasoned researchers alike. Through captivating case studies, readers witness the magic of genealogy unfold as they follow in the footsteps of individuals who have successfully unearthed their family's hidden stories. Ultimately, "Tracing Roots" not only equips readers with practical research techniques but also highlights the profound impact that discovering one's ancestry can have on personal identity and the sense of belonging. Whether you're a curious novice or an avid genealogist, this guide will ignite your passion for uncovering the fascinating tapestry of your own heritage.

Author : Paul Dolan
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 242 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2010-06-03
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780470884867

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True to Our Roots by Paul Dolan Pdf

True to Our Roots sets forth the simple but powerful management principles that enabled Fetzer Vineyards under Paul Dolan to become one of America’s biggest and best-known wineries even as it was turning into a model for sustainable businesses everywhere. Today, Dolan and Fetzer are leading the California wine industry toward profound change in how wineries and grape growers preserve their environment, strengthen their communities, and enrich the lives of their employees, without sacrificing the bottom line. This is truly a management revolution in one of the most globalized, competitive industries on Earth. The principles Dolan discovered and developed at Fetzer can be applied to any business and by leaders at every level: A business is part of a much larger system A company’s culture is determined by the context created for it The soul of a company is found in the hearts of its people The future can’t be predicted, but it can be created There is a way to make an idea’s time come Filled with personal anecdotes and practical wisdom, this book offers inspiration and guidance to business managers who see the compelling need to build and grow healthy, sustainable organizations. For all readers, True to Our Roots provides both a fascinating glimpse into the California wine industry and heartening proof that business can do well by doing good.

Author : Bernadette Rivas Soto
Publisher : Fulton Books, Inc.
Page : 290 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2017-08-02
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781633384897

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My Journey Off the Beaten Path: The Quest for My Roots, from Spain to the Philippines by Bernadette Rivas Soto Pdf

An eighteenth-century Spanish friar from Galicia, Spain, became an ancestor to countless descendants in the Philippines. This is a journey of one descendant in her relentless pursuit of discovering her mysterious foreign ancestry. Her near-impossible feat of tracing her roots has brought her to mountainous medieval towns in the northwestern Spain, down to remotely unspoiled provinces of central Philippines. Join her as she travels across the globe to the unbeaten path of her ancestral land of

Author : Robbie .I Truong
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2024-06-14
Category : Genealogy
ISBN : 9798877687929

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Discover Your Roots Online by Robbie .I Truong Pdf

"Are you ready to uncover the secrets of your ancestry? Look no further than "Discover Your Roots Online: The Ultimate Guide." This comprehensive book is packed with all the tips and tricks you need to navigate the complex world of online genealogy research. Through easy-to-follow steps and real-world examples, "Discover Your Roots Online" will guide you through the process of tracing your family tree. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced genealogist, this book has something to offer, including: Expert advice on online research tools and databases, Strategies for overcoming common research obstacles,Tips for tracing immigrant ancestors and discovering international roots, and Techniques for connecting with distant relatives and building your family tree."--Amazon.