Author: S. Richard Sauber
Publisher: SAGE
ISBN: 080395333X
Category : Psychology
Languages : en
Pages : 493
Book Description
As the study of the family has expanded, the need for an up-to-date volume that brings together and defines major salient words, phrases and concepts has similarly grown. The updated edition of this unique resource provides an expanded yet compact and handy reference for all practitioners, researchers and students in the fields of family psychology and psychotherapy. Each entry includes a definition of the term, an example of its use, the origin of the term, an early source using the term and, if pertinent, a recent source. `Borrowed' terms from other fields such as family law, sex therapy, clinical child psychology and group psychology are also included.
The Dictionary of Family Psychology and Family Therapy
A German Word Family Dictionary
Author: Howard H. Keller
Publisher: Univ of California Press
ISBN: 9780520032910
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : de
Pages : 352
Book Description
Publisher: Univ of California Press
ISBN: 9780520032910
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : de
Pages : 352
Book Description
The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland
Author: Patrick Hanks
Publisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 0192527479
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 3137
Book Description
Containing entries for more than 45,000 English, Scottish, Welsh, Irish, Cornish, and immigrant surnames, The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland is the ultimate reference work on family names of the UK. The Dictionary includes every surname that currently has more than 100 bearers. Each entry contains lists of variant spellings of the name, an explanation of its origins (including the etymology), lists of early bearers showing evidence for formation and continuity from the date of formation down to the 19th century, geographical distribution, and, where relevant, genealogical and bibliographical notes, making this a fully comprehensive work on family names. This authoritative guide also includes an introductory essay explaining the historical background, formation, and typology of surnames and a guide to surnames research and family history research. Additional material also includes a list of published and unpublished lists of surnames from the Middle Ages to the present day.
Publisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 0192527479
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 3137
Book Description
Containing entries for more than 45,000 English, Scottish, Welsh, Irish, Cornish, and immigrant surnames, The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland is the ultimate reference work on family names of the UK. The Dictionary includes every surname that currently has more than 100 bearers. Each entry contains lists of variant spellings of the name, an explanation of its origins (including the etymology), lists of early bearers showing evidence for formation and continuity from the date of formation down to the 19th century, geographical distribution, and, where relevant, genealogical and bibliographical notes, making this a fully comprehensive work on family names. This authoritative guide also includes an introductory essay explaining the historical background, formation, and typology of surnames and a guide to surnames research and family history research. Additional material also includes a list of published and unpublished lists of surnames from the Middle Ages to the present day.
A Handbook of Family Law Terms
Author: Bryan A. Garner
Publisher: West Group Publishing
ISBN: 9780314249067
Category : Domestic relations
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Part of the Black's Law Dictionary Series, "The Handbook of Family Law Terms" contains more than 4,000 key words and phrases, with more than 1,500 terms not yet included in Black's Law Dictionary. It includes accurate, brief and clear definitions with examples and a table of leading cases.
Publisher: West Group Publishing
ISBN: 9780314249067
Category : Domestic relations
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Part of the Black's Law Dictionary Series, "The Handbook of Family Law Terms" contains more than 4,000 key words and phrases, with more than 1,500 terms not yet included in Black's Law Dictionary. It includes accurate, brief and clear definitions with examples and a table of leading cases.
A Dictionary of Family History
Author: Jonathan Scott
Publisher: Grub Street Publishers
ISBN: 1473892546
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 253
Book Description
An A-to-Z genealogy reference for those who want to research their family trees. Part encyclopedia, part dictionary, part almanac, this is a practical, easy-to-use reference, filled with thousands of fact-filled A-to-Z entries. You’ll find: *definitions of genealogy terms *timelines *details of available archives and websites *advice on research methods *explanations of genealogical peculiarities and puzzles that would test the knowledge of even veteran researchers With an emphasis on families with ancestors from Great Britain, this book includes many intriguing historical tidbits, such as the mechanics of the first census. For those interested in family, local, and social history, it’s both a useful tool and an enjoyable compendium.
Publisher: Grub Street Publishers
ISBN: 1473892546
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 253
Book Description
An A-to-Z genealogy reference for those who want to research their family trees. Part encyclopedia, part dictionary, part almanac, this is a practical, easy-to-use reference, filled with thousands of fact-filled A-to-Z entries. You’ll find: *definitions of genealogy terms *timelines *details of available archives and websites *advice on research methods *explanations of genealogical peculiarities and puzzles that would test the knowledge of even veteran researchers With an emphasis on families with ancestors from Great Britain, this book includes many intriguing historical tidbits, such as the mechanics of the first census. For those interested in family, local, and social history, it’s both a useful tool and an enjoyable compendium.
Dictionary of Irish Family Names
Author: Ida Grehan
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781568332246
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 340
Book Description
This comprehensive reference includes over 550 entries with the origin, geographical distribution, and historical anecdotes for each name.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781568332246
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 340
Book Description
This comprehensive reference includes over 550 entries with the origin, geographical distribution, and historical anecdotes for each name.
The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names of Ireland
Author: Kay Muhr
Publisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 019252478X
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 2365
Book Description
The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names of Ireland contains more than 3,800 entries covering the majority of family names that are established and current in Ireland, both in the Republic and in Northern Ireland. It establishes reliable and accurate explanations of historical origins (including etymologies) and provides variant spellings for each name as well as its geographical distribution, and, where relevant, genealogical and bibliographical notes for family names that have more than 100 bearers in the 1911 census of Ireland. Of particular value are the lists of early bearers of family names, extracted from sources ranging from the medieval period to the nineteenth century, providing for the first time, the evidence on which many surname explanations are based, as well as interesting personal names, locations and often occupations of potential family forbears. This unique Dictionary will be of the greatest interest not only to those interested in Irish history, students of the Irish language, genealogists, and geneticists, but also to the general public, both in Ireland and in the Irish diaspora in North America, Australia, and elsewhere.
Publisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 019252478X
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 2365
Book Description
The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names of Ireland contains more than 3,800 entries covering the majority of family names that are established and current in Ireland, both in the Republic and in Northern Ireland. It establishes reliable and accurate explanations of historical origins (including etymologies) and provides variant spellings for each name as well as its geographical distribution, and, where relevant, genealogical and bibliographical notes for family names that have more than 100 bearers in the 1911 census of Ireland. Of particular value are the lists of early bearers of family names, extracted from sources ranging from the medieval period to the nineteenth century, providing for the first time, the evidence on which many surname explanations are based, as well as interesting personal names, locations and often occupations of potential family forbears. This unique Dictionary will be of the greatest interest not only to those interested in Irish history, students of the Irish language, genealogists, and geneticists, but also to the general public, both in Ireland and in the Irish diaspora in North America, Australia, and elsewhere.
New Dictionary of American Family Names
Author: Eldson C. Smith
Publisher: Random House Value Publishing
ISBN:
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 616
Book Description
Defines the meanings of American surnames and lists their geographical origins.
Publisher: Random House Value Publishing
ISBN:
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 616
Book Description
Defines the meanings of American surnames and lists their geographical origins.
Chambers Family Scrabble Dictionary
Author: Chambers
Publisher: Chambers Harrap Pub Limited
ISBN: 9780550120113
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 609
Book Description
A major new dictionary for all family and recreational players of Scrabble
Publisher: Chambers Harrap Pub Limited
ISBN: 9780550120113
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 609
Book Description
A major new dictionary for all family and recreational players of Scrabble
The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain
Author: Harry Parkin
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN: 9780198868255
Category : Names, Personal
Languages : en
Pages : 1024
Book Description
The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain provides information on almost all names with more than 30 bearers in the UK 2011 census, based on the latest research. Each of the around 43,500 entries covers the name's etymology, variants, frequency, and historical and geographical distribution.
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN: 9780198868255
Category : Names, Personal
Languages : en
Pages : 1024
Book Description
The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain provides information on almost all names with more than 30 bearers in the UK 2011 census, based on the latest research. Each of the around 43,500 entries covers the name's etymology, variants, frequency, and historical and geographical distribution.