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For genealogists
- Aberdeen Photographers Index
An index of photographers in Aberdeen from 1857 to 1965. The index can be used by family historians to date photographs where the name and address of the studio is included on the photograph, or to trace the history of a studio.
- Aberdeen University Bursary Index
A surname index of bursary competition winners at the University of Aberdeen, Scotland from 1861 to 1890, along with transcriptions of the winners’ lists. These can include details of which bursary was awarded, the amount given, and the school(s) attended. Also included is a short history of the University.
- A Latin Glossary for Genealogists
A glossary of common Latin words and phrases of use to genealogists.
Or download the free ePub file here. - A Lifetime of Soccer by Peter Craigmyle
The autobiography of Peter Craigmyle (1894-1979), the renowned Scottish football referee, originally published in 1949 on his retirement after 31 years of professional refereeing. He reminisces on his life on the field—and off it. This second edition adds an addendum on his later life and indexes of people and places.
- The War Dead of North Hinksey
Details of the twenty-three men and boys of North Hinksey and Botley, Oxfordshire, who lost their lives in the two World Wars. They represent a wide range of circumstances from the trenches of the Somme to a Japanese prisoner of war camp. Also includes the seven war dead buried in South Hinksey.
For science fiction and fantasy fans
- An Evelyn E. Smith Omnibus
Fourth edition of a collection of all fifty-one science fiction and fantasy stories by American author Evelyn E. Smith. Includes a complete bibliography and an analysis of her publishing history in the pulp magazines.
- A Guide to A Canticle for Leibowitz
A comprehensive and cross-referenced listing of all the people, places and things in Walter M. Miller’s A Canticle for Leibowitz. An essential companion for readers of this award-winning SF novel.
- A Guide to The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy
A comprehensive and cross-referenced listing of all the people, places and things in Douglas Adams’ The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy. An essential companion for readers of these cult SF novels, radio and television series, and film. Contains adult humour.
- A Guide to The Chronicles of Narnia
A comprehensive and cross-referenced listing of all the people, places and things in C.S. Lewis’ award-winning Narnia books. An essential companion for readers of these fantasy novels.
- Paperback Inferno Index
Indexes, covers and tables of contents of Paperback Inferno (issues 43-97, 1983-1992), the paperback reviews journal of the British Science Fiction Association (BSFA). As well as complete tables of contents of all these issues, this book includes indexes to every book and magazine reviewed, every cover artist, and every letter writer, along with summary statistics of the issues.