Create a timeless keepsake that will be treasured by future generations.Tell Me Your Life Story, Mum is a beautifully designed gift to capture all of Mum’s precious memories and wisdom.This simple guided journal helps mothers record their life story with over 200 questions.The thought-provoking questions and prompts are organized into chapters based on your mother’s life stages to help her record memories, experiences, treasured moments and reflections.Once completed, this gift will become a precious treasure and personal keepsake of your mother’s most important recollections, stories and life lessons that can be passed down to your children and cherished by future generations to come.Ideal Gift. Makes a perfect and thoughtful gift for any occasion.Over 200 journal prompts. 126 detailed questions and 75 short questions.Elegant design. 122 pages. Beautiful interior design, divided into six chapters.Perfect Size. 17.8 x 25.4 cm (7 x 10 inches)For mothers of all kinds. The inclusive questions are suitable for all mothers and family structures.Printed in the UK. Proudly designed in the USA and printed in the UK.Available in both Hardcover and Paperback. Read more

An illustrated exploration of the design, meaning and symbolism of world football club crests.Why is there a devil shown on the crest of Manchester United? Which club's crest motto is 'To Dare Is To Do'? And whose emblem depicts a bear and a strawberry tree?From the seahorses of Newcastle United to the royal crown of Real Madrid, via the riveting hammers of West Ham United, Valencia's famous bat design and German club St Pauli's unofficial skull-and-crossbones emblem, there is a story behind every crest, a tale of identity.Covering more than 200 clubs from 20 different leagues, World Football Club Crests explores the design, meaning and symbolism of the game's most famous club crests to reveal why the badges look as they do.This carefully curated collection charts the continuing evolution of the designs and describes the changing styles, varied influences and remarkable controversies that have shaped football's most iconic crests. These important symbols of football heraldry will never be viewed in the same way again. Read more

Create a timeless keepsake that will be treasured by future generations.Tell Me Your Life Story, Dad is a beautifully designed gift to capture all of Dad's precious memories and wisdom.This simple guided journal helps fathers record their life story with over 200 questions.The thought-provoking questions and prompts are organized into chapters based on your father’s life stages to help him record memories, experiences, treasured moments and reflections.Once completed, this gift will become a precious treasure and personal keepsake of your father’s most important recollections, stories and life lessons that can be passed down to your children and cherished by future generations to come.Ideal Gift. Makes a perfect and thoughtful gift for any occasion.Over 200 journal prompts. 126 detailed questions and 75 short questions.Elegant design. 122 pages. Beautiful interior design, divided into six chapters.Perfect Size. 7 x 10 inches (17.8 x 25.4 cm)For fathers of all kinds. The inclusive questions are suitable for all fathers and family structures.Printed in the USA. Proudly designed and printed in the USA.Available in both Hardcover and Paperback. Read more

Give your mom the gift she will love, and you will cherish."Mom, I Want to Hear Your Story" is the fun and delightful way for you to discover everything from your mother's childhood memories to the profound turning points in her life. Featuring specially selected questions in an easy-to-use layout, each intentional section gives your mom a place to share her life with you while creating a lasting legacy.With over 250 thought-provoking questions and prompts, "Mom, I Want to Hear Your Story." is the beloved and enjoyable way to encourage your Mom to share and preserve her life story.Features & Benefits:Over 250 Guided Prompts: The carefully curated questions will gently guide your mom down memory lane, making it simple and fun for her to reminisce, write about, and share her life’s tales.The perfect size: The 110 beautifully designed pages and 6x9 size have been specifically selected to make this journal easy for your Mom to use and carry. Available in your choice of paperback or hardcover.Elegantly Designed for Your Mom: This beautiful guided journal has been specifically crafted to capture your Mom’s lifetime of stories. Every page is an invitation to explore and celebrate her incredible journey.Hear Your Story® was founded as a heartfelt response by our founder to losing his father to Alzheimer’s. Our journals are a commitment to safeguarding family legacies and a testament to the belief that every life is a story worth telling and preserving.The Hear Your Story® team is made up of parents, grandparents, and grandchildren. We draw upon the rich tapestry of our collective experiences and perspectives to infuse each of our journals with the care and love it deserves.Hear Your Story® is the original innovator of family memory journals, perfecting the craft of memory preservation through guided journals. "Mom, I Want to Hear Your Story" stands out for its heartfelt origin, depth of its questions, and beautiful design. Featured on Oprah.Com, The PioneerWoman.Com, USA Today, and Today.Com, this journal is recognized as the gift that your mom will love, and you will cherish.Order Mom, I Want to Hear Your Story today and give your Mom the gift that delights and excites her. Read more

Of all the decisions a new parent makes, choosing that special name is the most significant and the most rewarding. A new reference book for prospective parents, this clear, helpful and easy-to-use A-Z guide gives you thousands of brilliant suggestions for picking the perfect name for your new arrival. It also includes appendices of the top ten names through the centuries and the most popular celebrity names. Read more

The Gift Your Father Will Enjoy and AppreciateDad, I Want to Hear Your Story is the popular and cherished way for Fathers to share the memories and joys of their life while also creating a cherished legacy for you and the entire family.This is the Original and Best-Selling Way for Your Dad to Share His Life StoryDad, I Want to Hear Your Story will guide your Father with prompts and questions, making it fun and easy for him to share the stories of his childhood, teens, and adult years. This will be the tale of his life, his victories, his challenges, and his lessons. You will give your Dad a gift he will cherish while also giving yourself the gift of knowing him a little bit better.Think of all you will learn about your Dad when you read the stories of his life experiences. What will he share? What will you discover? What will you learn?Imagine Discovering the Details of His Amazing Life and Journey.Bestselling author Jeffrey Mason and Hear Your Story Books have expertly created this incredibly popular series of guided journals that have helped thousands share their story, chronicle their memories, and create a forever legacy for their families.Newly Expanded and Upgraded. More Prompts, More Pages, and More Space for your Dad to Share His Life and His Story with You! Over 250 expertly created guided prompts to make it simple for your father to share his memories with you.Each question has plenty of room for your Dad to write and share his life stories.Give your father the original memory-guided journal. Over tens of thousands have been bought for and cherished by Dads all over the world.100% designed, created, and printed in the US.Available in Softback and Hardback Versions."My Dad loved telling us all of his stories." - Samuel Robert"I gave this book to my Dad for Christmas and he told me it was his favorite gift." - Christy Harris"I learned so much about my Dad because of this wonderful book." -Joe CostaOrder Dad I Want to Hear Your Story and give your Father the gift that will continue to give as the years go by. Read more

The Gift Your Father Will Love and AppreciateDad, I Want to Hear Your Story is the popular and cherished way for Fathers to share the memories and joys of their life while also creating a cherished legacy for you and the entire family.This is the Original and Best-Selling Way for Your Dad to Share His Life StoryDad, I Want to Hear Your Story will guide your Father with prompts and questions, making it fun and easy for him to share the stories of his childhood, teens, and adult years. This will be the tales of his life, his victories, his challenges, and his lessons. You will give your Dad a gift he will cherish while also giving yourself the gift of knowing him a little bit better.Think of all you will learn about your Dad when you read the stories of his life experiences. What will he share? What will you discover? What will you learn?Imagine Reading About the Details of His Amazing Life and Journey.Bestselling author Jeffrey Mason and Hear Your Story Books have expertly created this incredibly popular series of guided journals that have helped thousands share their story, chronicle their memories, and create a legacy for their families.Newly Expanded and Upgraded. More Prompts, More Pages, and More Space for your Dad to Share His Life and His Story with You! Over 250 expertly created guided prompts to make it simple for your father to share his memories with you.Each question has plenty of room for your Dad to write and share his life stories.Give your father the original memory-guided journal. Over tens of thousands have been bought for and cherished by Dads all over the world.Available is a variety of cover versions so you can match this forever gift with your one-of-a-kind Dad.Available in Softback and Hardback Versions."My Dad loved telling us all of his stories." - Samuel Robert"I gave this book to my Dad for Christmas and he told me it was his favorite gift." - Christy Harris"I learned so much about my Dad because of this wonderful book." -Joe CostaOrder Dad I Want to Hear Your Story and give your Father the gift that will continue to give as the years go by. Read more

Create a timeless keepsake that will be treasured by future generations.Tell Me Your Life Story, Grandad is a beautifully designed gift to capture all of Grandad's precious memories and wisdom.This simple guided journal helps grandfathers record their life story with over 200 questions.The thought-provoking questions and prompts are organized into chapters based on your grandfather’s life stages to help him record memories, experiences, treasured moments and reflections.Once completed, this gift will become a precious treasure and personal keepsake of your grandfather’s most important recollections, stories and life lessons that can be passed down to your children, grandchildren and cherished for future generations to come.Available in both Hardcover and Paperback.Ideal Gift. Makes a perfect and thoughtful gift for Grandad on any occasion.Over 200 journal prompts. 126 detailed questions and 75 short questions.Elegant design. 122 pages. Beautiful interior design, divided into six chapters.Perfect Size. 17.8 x 25.4 cm (7 x 10 inches)For grandfathers of all kinds. The inclusive questions are suitable for all grandfathers and family structures.Printed in the UK. Proudly designed in the USA and printed in the UK. Read more

Create a timeless keepsake that will be treasured by future generations.Tell Me Your Life Story, Grandma is a beautifully designed gift to capture all of Grandma's precious memories and wisdom.This simple guided journal helps grandmothers record their life story with over 200 questions.The thought-provoking questions and prompts are organized into chapters based on your grandmother’s life stages to help her record memories, experiences, treasured moments and reflections.Once completed, this gift will become a precious treasure and personal keepsake of your grandmother’s most important recollections, stories and life lessons that can be passed down to your children, grandchildren and cherished by future generations to come.Ideal Gift. Makes a perfect and thoughtful gift for any occasion.Over 200 journal prompts. 126 detailed questions and 75 short questions.Elegant design. 122 pages. Beautiful interior design, divided into six chapters.Perfect Size. 7 x 10 inches (17.8 x 25.4 cm)For grandmothers of all kinds. The inclusive questions are suitable for all grandmothers and family structures.Printed in the USA. Proudly designed and printed in the USA.Available in both Hardcover and Paperback. Read more

Give Your Grandmother the Gift of Love, Memories, and Legacy.Grandmother, I Want to Hear Your Story is the perfect place for your Grandmother to tell you her special life story while also creating a cherished legacy that you will return to again and again. Imagine reading your Grandmother's words as she shares her journey. Imagine sitting with your children, her grandchildren, and reading her story to them.This the Original and Best-Selling Way for Your Grandma to Share Her Life StoryGrandmother, I Want to Hear Your Story uses prompts and questions to guide your Grandmother, making it simple for her to tell the stories of her childhood, her teens, and her adult years. This will be her tale, her triumphs, and her challenges.Imagine Reading About the Details of Her Amazing Life and Journey.Bestselling author Jeffrey Mason and Hear Your Story Books have used their years of publishing experience to create this popular series of guided journals. Grandmother, I Want to Hear Your Story has been expertly designed to give your Grandmother a gift she will love while also creating a cherished legacy.This is the New and Improved November 2021 Version of this best-selling book. Upgraded and expanded.Using the feedback of our readers, we have redesigned Grandmother, I Want to Hear Your Story to make it easier to read, use and follow. More room for your Grandmother to share more of her memories and specially printed to make it easy on the eyes.Over 250 expertly created guided prompts to make it simple for your Grandmother to share her memories with you.Each question has plenty of room for your Grandma to write and share her life stories.Give your Grandmother the original memory-guided journal. Over tens of thousands have been bought for and cherished by families all over the world.100% designed, created, and printed in the US.Available is a variety of cover versions so you can match this forever gift with your one-of-a-kind Grandmother.Available in Softback and Hardback Versions."I want my kids to know who my Mom is." -Estella Rogers"This is a perfect gift for Grandparents' Day." -Mary Stinson"I learned so much about my Mom from this book." -Tyson CrottyBuy Grandmother, I Want to Hear Your Story and Give Your Grandmother a forever gift. Read more

A practical handbook for family historians looking to verify dates and add historical context to their British ancestry. Ancestral research can often lead to a foggy realm of the distant past where dates and details become muddled. For those interested in shedding light on their British family lineage, this volume offers a wealth of genealogical resources. Here you will discover what records are available and how far back they go. It also presents a handy timeline to historical events from 1066 to the present. Created with the family historian in mind, each page presents historical facts of genealogical relevance alongside significant socio-cultural events. The timeline focuses on subjects such as migration, extreme weather, epidemics, famine, taxation, transport, the armed services, organized labor, political unrest, and scientific advances. Entries cover all four countries of the UK plus Ireland and the Channel Islands, as well as significant historical events in the wider world. Genealogically, it includes information on changes to BMD certificates and the associated register entries, as well as to censuses and the facts they collected, plus much more. Read more

“A fascinating exploration of the mysteries ignited by DNA genealogy testing—from the intensely personal and concrete to the existential and unsolvable.” —Tana French, New York Times–bestselling author You swab your cheek or spit in a vial, then send it away to a lab somewhere. Weeks later you get a report that might tell you where your ancestors came from or if you carry certain genetic risks. Or, the report could reveal a long-buried family secret that upends your entire sense of identity. Soon a lark becomes an obsession, a relentless drive to find answers to questions at the core of your being, like “Who am I?” and “Where did I come from?” Welcome to the age of home genetic testing.In The Lost Family, journalist Libby Copeland investigates what happens when we embark on a vast social experiment with little understanding of the ramifications. She explores the culture of genealogy buffs, the science of DNA, and the business of companies like Ancestry and 23andMe, all while tracing the story of one woman, her unusual results, and a relentless methodical drive for answers that becomes a thoroughly modern genetic detective story. Gripping and masterfully told, The Lost Family is a spectacular book on a big, timely subject.“An urgently necessary, powerful book that addresses one of the most complex social and bioethical issues of our time.” —Dani Shapiro, New York Times–bestselling author“Before you spit in that vial, read this book.” —The New York Times Book Review“Impeccably researched . . . up-to-the-minute science meets the philosophy of identity in a poignant, engaging debut.” —Kirkus Reviews (starred review) Read more

Create a timeless keepsake that will be treasured by future generations.Tell Me Your Life Story, Nana is a beautifully designed gift to capture all of Nana's precious memories and wisdom.This simple guided journal helps grandmothers record their life story with over 200 questions.The thought-provoking questions and prompts are organized into chapters based on your grandmother’s life stages to help her record memories, experiences, treasured moments and reflections.Once completed, this gift will become a precious treasure and personal keepsake of your grandmother’s most important recollections, stories and life lessons that can be passed down to your children, grandchildren and cherished for future generations to come.Ideal Gift. Makes a perfect and thoughtful gift for Nana on any occasion.Over 200 journal prompts. 126 detailed questions and 75 short questions.Elegant design. 124 pages. Beautiful interior design, divided into six chapters.Perfect Size. 7 x 10 inches (17.8 x 25.4 cm)For grandmothers of all kinds. The inclusive questions are suitable for all grandmothers and family structures.Printed in the USA. Proudly designed and printed in the USA.Available in both Hardcover and Paperback. Read more

The Diary recorded by Lady Murasaki (c. 973-c. 1020), author of The Tale of Genji, is an intimate picture of her life as tutor and companion to the young Empress Shoshi. Told in a series of vignettes, it offers revealing glimpses of the Japanese imperial palace - the auspicious birth of a prince, rivalries between the Emperor's consorts, with sharp criticism of Murasaki's fellow ladies-in-waiting and drunken courtiers, and telling remarks about the timid Empress and her powerful father, Michinaga. The Diary is also a work of great subtlety and intense personal reflection, as Murasaki makes penetrating insights into human psychology - her pragmatic observations always balanced by an exquisite and pensive melancholy. Read more

On the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings, Michael Morpurgo tells a new story about this milestone moment in British history. Aunty Iris always treasured her small painting of a boat, painted by her close friend Alfie many years before. Her nephew, Michael, is inspired to try and find out what actually happened to Alfie in World War II. He embarks on a journey that takes him across the Channel into France, learning a profound lesson along the way about service and the surprising power of memory. With stunning illustrations by Michael Foreman, this powerful book is perfect for the whole family to share and remember. A stunning commemoration of the 80th anniversary of the D-Day invasion Created by two legends of British children's books, Michael Morpurgo (War Horse, Private Peaceful) and Michael Foreman (War Boy) Developed in partnership with the Royal British Legion Read more

Give your Nan a wonderful keepsake book that she will want to share with each of her grandchildren.This guided beautiful keepsake memory book is designed to capture and preserve Nan’s unique memories from days of her own childhood through the precious moments she spends with her grandchild.Keep a living record of her experiences, and share her hopes and dreams for her own life story. This journal is for sure to be treasured gift.Each page includes thoughtful prompts to inspire and encourage any Nan to record her most memorable and meaningful experiences.Sample prompts include;Where were you born?Can you tell me the story about what happened on the day you were born?What do you appreciate most about your parents?What is the earliest memory that you have?How did you celebrate birthdays in your family?What is the longest trip that you have ever gone on? Where did you go?And many more!What a great memorable this is! Read more

An award-winning memory journal, filled with over 60 fun and inspiring questions, carefully compiled to make it easy for your grandmother to tell her story and share her wonderful memories and aspirations with you. It’s a priceless gift that’s returned to you once completed!All in her precious handwriting and on her own or with you, your grandmother can recall moments, funny stories and memories that make up her life. The thoughtful questions are designed to help her enjoy telling her story, describing the past and the present, as well as thinking about the future. Alongside her handwritten memories, there’s also space for her to add photos and memorabilia too.Once filled in, this journal will be a wonderful record of your grandmother’s story, one that can be treasured forever and passed on to future generations. Grandmothers will enjoy taking the time to fill in this journal to create a lasting record of their life, and grandchildren will enjoy finding out more about her life and getting to know her better. It’s a great way to add life to any family tree, by asking those questions that you may never think or get the chance to ask in everyday life, but the answers to which are invaluable.Find out how things have changed throughout her life, what she did as a child that is different from today, what her parents were like and what adventures she has had in her life. Discover what your own mother or father was like when they were young! What about your own relationship with your grandmother, what are her favourite memories of the times you have spent together and is there any advice she would like to give you? Everyone has stories to share about their amazing life and it’s so important to find ways to capture and treasure them.When you get her completed journal returned to you, it’ll be one of the most emotive gifts you’ll ever receive, and therefore this is quite possibly one of the most valuable gifts you’ll ever buy.Some example questions from this journal:•Tell me about the time and place you were born . . .•What were your favourite childhood toys or games?•What would you do for a night out when you were dating?•Tell me about a memorable piece of music that you and my grandfather had ‘just for you’ . . .•How did you feel when you were told you were going to be a grandparent?•What are the happiest or greatest memories of your life?Everyone has a story to tell . . .A great present for your grandmother on her birthday, at Christmas, on Mother’s Day, on Grandparent's Day or just because you care. This guided journal would also be suitable for a grandmother to buy for herself to complete and then give as a gift to her grandchild.Also available in the Sketch Collection: Dear Mum, Dear Dad, Dear Grandma, Dear Granny, Dear Nana, Dear Nanny, Dear Grandad and Dear Grandpa.Made with paper & love, from you to me.Why we love itThis is such a precious gift that enables you to ensure you’ve captured the memories of your loved ones for posterity. The memory-evoking illustrations on the cover, combined with the colourful font, make this a delightful gift to give – and then get back. We really like the sketch illustrations on the internal pages which break up the space, allowing information to be written, sketches to be made or photos to be stuck.•Portrait 20.7 x 14.3cm•128 pages of 120gsm uncoated, acid-free paper•Hardback book•Matt colour cover with black and white internal pages•Colour coordinated head and tail band, ribbon bookmark•Ethically produced from sustainably sourced materials•Designed and published in the UK Read more

**WINNER OF THE COSTA BIOGRAPHY AWARD**Edmund de Waal uncovers the history of a family through a turbulent century through 264 objects.264 wood and ivory carvings, none of them bigger than a matchbox: Edmund de Waal was entranced when he first encountered the collection in his great uncle Iggie's Tokyo apartment. When he later inherited the 'netsuke', they unlocked a story far larger and more dramatic than he could ever have imagined.From a burgeoning empire in Odessa to fin de siecle Paris, from occupied Vienna to Tokyo, Edmund de Waal traces the netsuke's journey through generations of his remarkable family against the backdrop of a tumultuous century.'You have in your hands a masterpiece' Sunday Times'The most brilliant book I've read for years... A rich tale of the pleasure and pains of what it is to be human' Daily Telegraph**ONE OF THE GUARDIAN'S 100 BEST BOOKS OF THE 21st CENTURY* Read more

This book is the ideal companion for anybody researching their family tree. It provides advice and inspiration on methods and problem-solving and helps the amateur family historian understand what successful professionals do to get results, and why we should copy them. Over ten chapters, it examines the various themes that affect the success or failure of all genealogy research. This begins with an overview of common challenges genealogists encounter and continues with an examination of how to both search effectively and find the right documentary sources. Using examples from her own family history as well as client work, teacher and professional genealogist Helen Osborn demonstrates how to get the most from documents, analyze problems and build research plans. These subjects lead on to recording results, how to ensure relationships are correctly proved, organizing information and presenting your findings. Although the book deals mainly with research in England and Wales, the skills taught are easily transferable to research in other countries. This book will be particularly valuable to anyone who is stuck with their research, in addition to those who are keen to learn about advanced skills and methods used by genealogists. Read more

Are you stuck in your genealogical research? Wondering how to make progress on your brick wall problems? Discover the process that a professional genealogist uses to solve difficult cases. Diana Elder shares her step-by-step method using real world examples, easily understood by any level of genealogist; written for the researcher ready to take their skills to the next level. Learn how to form an objective, review your research by creating a timeline analysis, construct a locality guide to direct your research, create a plan, style source citations, set up a research log to organize and track your searches, and write a report detailing your findings and ideas for future research. Work samples and templates are included. Read more