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Why Research Your Civil War ancestor?You may have a story or two handed down through your family about your Civil War ancestor. So what other info do you need?Was he a northerner called to service by the president? So with honor and the instilled need to preserve the Union he enlisted? Or was he a Confederate soldier fighting for his new country and its rights and freedom? Was he an African American, freedman or slave, fighting for the system with little acknowledgement?Why research? Because your Civil War ancestor's story is a part of our country's history. Yet more than that it's a part of your story. To know your Civil War ancestor, his life and military service, is to know a part of you.Ancestors In A Nation Divided will guide you through the steps of researching your Civil War ancestor. From the beginning if you only have a name - to an in-depth search of his military and post-war life this book will guide you through the process.Packed with the resources you need to research you'll be able to:° Begin even if you don't know where to start° Understand Compiled Military Service Records and Pension Files° Find your Civil War ancestor in little known and under-used censuses° Take a look at Provost Marshall Records° Learn about Confederate Military History and the Official Records ° Take a look at long forgotten resources like the Old Soldiers Home, GAR and UVC membership° And so much more!Whether your ancestor fought for the Union or the Confederacy, Ancestors In A Nation Divided will help you open the doors to his military service. You'll learn about the battles he fought, camp life, injuries he may have sustained and more. Your research will put you alongside your ancestor in his Civil War journey. You'll learn about his experiences and in knowing what he lived through you'll be able to appreciate his service all the more. The Civil War changed this country's path, it shaped our nation into what we know today and your ancestor had a hand in that. Ancestors In A Nation Divided will help you start learning about your Civil War ancestor today.

It's dinner time, and one boy is absolutely scared ? why?Well, because his mom serves nothing but MARTIAN FOOD!Martian food? You know, the eyeball stew (pea soup), sticky sticks (beans), and slender boats (celery).As he eats more, though, he discovers he may just like this martian food after all.This story explore trying new foods-especially healthy ones-and invites children to taste something new ? even if it seems like it comes straight from another planet.

Going In-Depth is the digital genealogy magazine presented by The In-Depth Genealogist. We strive to create a resource for every genealogist, no matter the age, stage, or focus of your research. This book is a compilation of the fourth year of publication.

Going In-Depth is the digital genealogy magazine presented by The In-Depth Genealogist. We strive to create a resource for every genealogist, no matter the age, stage, or focus of your research. This book is a compilation of the fifth year of publication from February 2017 through January 2018.

Going In-Depth is the digital genealogy magazine presented by The In-Depth Genealogist. In each monthly issue, there are columns written by our team who are experts in their field from all over the world. These genealogists, archivists and historians all write with the hope of inspiring your family history journey and providing the knowledge you need to succeed. We strive to create a resource for every genealogist, no matter the age, stage, or focus of your research.

The In-Depth Genealogist (IDG) is a publishing company that provides educational resources for the genealogical community. The In-Depth Genealogist provides an active blog, monthly digital magazine, various books, community chats and a world wide event calendar. We share our knowledge and experience in a friendly, approachable, and entertaining way. Each issue of the magazine, Going In-Depth, includes guest articles, regular columns, and free resources such as "Ask Ephraim" and "Missing in Action Ancestors" (MIAA) to help you along your family history journey. As with all IDG products, we strive to create a resource for every genealogist, no matter the age, stage, or focus of your research. In each issue there are new research methods, information on particular topics, and personal stories to grab the reader's imagination in pursuing their own research.In this issue:+ Timeless Territories: "What's a Chattel Mortgage & Why Should I Care?" by Michelle Goodrum+ Across the Pond: "A Moment of Reflection- History is Now" by Julie Goucher+ Tracing Blue & Gray: "United Confederate Veterans - Little Known Civil War Veteran's Organization" by Cindy Freed+ Remember the Ladies: "Who was Mrs. Walter Chatham?: The Problem with Names" by Gena Philibert-Ortega+ Beyond the Obituaries: "A Perfect Family Bible" by Debbie Carder Mayes+ Canadian Genealogy: "1921 Canadian Census" by Elizabeth Lapointe+ The Society Pages: "Huguenot Societies" by Shannon Combs Bennett+ Jewish Genealogy: "Know Bupkes* about Israel Research? Let's Get Started Anyway" by Jennifer Alford+ The Heritage Tourist: "Champlain Valley National Heritage Area" by Dr. Bill Smith+ Genealogy Solutions: "Town Libraries" by Leslie Drewitz+ Missing in Action Ancestors (MIAA)

The In-Depth Genealogist (IDG) is a publishing company that provides educational resources for the genealogical community. The In-Depth Genealogist provides an active blog, monthly digital magazine, various books, community chats and a world wide event calendar. We share our knowledge and experience in a friendly, approachable, and entertaining way. Each issue of the magazine, Going In-Depth, includes guest articles, regular columns, and free resources such as "Ask Ephraim" and "Missing in Action Ancestors" (MIAA) to help you along your family history journey. As with all IDG products, we strive to create a resource for every genealogist, no matter the age, stage, or focus of your research. In each issue there are new research methods, information on particular topics, and personal stories to grab the reader's imagination in pursuing their own research.

.".".A 'must-have' for anyone who reads self-help books,"" says Joanne Huspek of Associated Content. In this book of personal vignettes, the author discovers hopeful spiritual lessons hidden in difficult situations. Cindy shares how the spiritual lessons she learned freed her to focus again on her own goals instead of the difficult behavior of others. Written from a layperson's point of view, the book discusses: why difficult behavior isn't personal, how to handle fear and guilt tactics, what to learn from resentment and regret, how to stay poised under pressure, how to communicate more effectively, why you should forgive others, and how to be happy despite difficult encounters. "It's Not Personal" is written for busy readers. Each chapter is short, starting with a personal story and ending with a summary tag line. The 130-page paperback version is fully indexed. A Kindle version is also available at $9.99. ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Cindy Hampel has earned awards for investigative journalism and feature writing. She has reported for daily newspapers, served in corporate media relations, and consulted on editorial projects for nonprofit and for-profit organizations. Please visit the Orange Sun Press web site at "http: //orangesunpress.wordpress.com" WHAT OTHERS ARE SAYING ABOUT 'IT'S NOT PERSONAL'.... "When someone is hostile to you, remember it's not always because of you. "It's Not Personal: Lessons I've Learned from Dealing with Difficult Behavior" is a self-help guide from Cindy Hampel as she advises readers on how to deal with ever so difficult people we undoubtedly encounter in our lives. Encouraging readers to not let it get them down and more, "It's Not Personal" is a choice read for those who want to face hostility and leave with their positivity." Five Stars. "Midwest Book Review" ""It's Not Personal" is well written and concise. Ms. Hampel's personal examples cover a number of situations that many people find difficult. I will recommend this book to clients and colleagues." Five Stars. "Susan Varady, MSW" "Cindy Hampel's book is a well written and succinct guide to understanding and dealing with difficult behavior....Cindy brings a host of real-life examples and responses into view for readers. This thought provoking resource would prove valuable for anyone trying to understand difficult behavior and improve their reaction to it." Five Stars. "J. Walsh" "Written for both adults and young adults, " It's Not Personal: Lessons I've Learned from Dealing with Difficult Behavior."..is filled with good advice. Hampel, who has won an award for investigative journalism and has...experience with corporate and non-profit organizations, addresses how to handle fear and guilt tactics, stay poised under pressure, and the kind of attitude one needs to get through difficult encounters and experiences. Who hasn't had to deal with bullies, a cranky neighbor, an unpleasant business encounter, and even a demanding elderly parent? Knowing how to deal with them lets you focus on your own goals and push life's common disturbances aside. In the end, it's really up to you." Recommended. "Bookviews by Alan Caruba"

Bring history to life for students in grades 6–12 using Slavery, Civil War, and Reconstruction. This 128-page book is perfect for independent study or use as a tutorial aid. It explores history, geography, and social studies with activities that involve critical thinking, writing, and technology. The book includes topics such as slavery, the Civil War, the Reconstruction, the Fugitive Slave Law, Dred Scott, Lincoln's presidency, the Freedman's Bureau, and Jim Crow laws. It also includes vocabulary words, time lines, maps, and reading lists. The book supports NCSS standards and aligns with state, national, and Canadian provincial standards.