I believe a couple of people on this list have read it. I have it, but haven't had time to read it (well only 2 chapters and that was about 6 weeks ago).
Cheri Mello Listowner, Azores-Gen Researching: São Miguel island: Vila Franca, Ponta Garca, Ribeira Quente, Ribeira das Tainhas, Achada On Fri, Feb 24, 2017 at 8:44 AM, Rosemarie Capodicci <[email protected]> wrote: > Thanks, Cheri! > > Rosemarie > [email protected] > Researching Sao Jorge, Terceira, Graciosa, Faial and Pico, Azores, > Isola delle Femmine, Sant' Elia, Sicily > > On Fri, Feb 24, 2017 at 7:45 AM, Cheri Mello <[email protected]> wrote: > >> (Cross posted to Azores, Madeira, and IslandRoutes lists) >> >> The Family Tree Guide to DNA Testing and Genetic Genealogy by Blaine >> Bettinger is on sale by Family Roots Publishing Co (that's Leland Meizler's >> company) for 38% off through Feb. 28. >> >> The announcement from Leland: >> >> We’re again running a promo on Blaine Bettinger’s *The Family Tree Guide >> to DNA Testing and Genetic Genealogy* >> <http://emailcontact.com/stat/click.php?nl_id=322233&[email protected]&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.familyrootspublishing.com%2Fstore%2Fproduct_view.php%3Fid%3D3198>. >> We >> made a special purchase and are making it available for 38% off through >> Tuesday, >> Feb. 28 – or whenever we run out of the current stock if before then. >> See my review below. >> >> Finally! 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This chapter discusses how to use >> Y-DNA to track your male-line descendants and solve genealogical problems. >> >> - Chapter 6: Autosomal-DNA (atDNA) Testing >> >> Explore your whole genetic family tree with this chapter’s guide to the >> atDNA test, the most popular and (arguably) most useful DNA Analysis. >> >> - Chapter 7: X-Chromosomal (X-DNA) Testing >> >> Pinpoint your genetic ancestors. This chapter discusses how to use X-DNA >> and its inheritance patterns to grow your family tree. >> >> - Part Three: Analyzing and Applying Test Results >> - Chapter 8: Third-Party Autosomal-DNA Tools >> >> Broaden your DNA analysis with this chapter’s tips for using software, >> online tools, and other third-party programs to analyze atDNA results. >> >> - Chapter 9: Ethnicity Estimates >> >> Unpack the estimate provided by DNA testing companies. This chapter shows >> what you can use – and can’t – learn about your ancestry from ethnicity >> estimates. >> >> - Chapter 10: Analyzing Complex Questions with DNA >> >> Dig deeper into your DNA research with these tips and strategies for >> using your DNA results to break through brick walls and answer challenging >> research questions. >> >> - Chapter 11: Genetic Testing for Adoptees >> >> Uncover your hidden past. This chapter provides strategies for adoptees >> and other individuals who may face an extra hurdle when researching >> ancestors. >> >> - Chapter 12: The Future of Genetic Genealogy >> >> Gaze into DNA’s future with these predictions about the field’s >> trajectory and what you can hope to achieve as genetic technology advances. >> >> - Glossary – 5 pages of terminology for the rest of us! >> - Appendices >> - Appendix A: Comparison Guides >> - Appendix B: Research Forms >> - Appendix C: More Resources >> - Index >> >> About The Author >> Blaine T. Bettinger, Ph.D. (biochemistry), J.D. is an intellectual >> property attorney in Syracuse, New York, by day, and a genealogy educator >> and blogger by night. In 2007, he created The Genetic Genealogist >> <http://emailcontact.com/stat/click.php?nl_id=322233&[email protected]&url=http%3A%2F%2Fthegeneticgenealogist.com%2F>, >> one of the first blogs devoted to genetic genealogy and personal genomics. >> >> Blaine has written numerous DNA-related articles for the Association of >> Professional Genealogists Quarterly, Family Tree Magazine, and other >> publications. He has been an instructor at the inaugural genetic genealogy >> courses at the Institute of Genealogy and Historical Research (IGHR), Salt >> Lake Institute of Genealogy (SLIG), Genealogical Research Institute of >> Pittsburgh (GRIP), Virtual Institute of Genealogical Research, Family Tree >> University, and Excelsior College (Albany, NY). He is a former editor of >> the Journal of Genetic Genealogy, and a co-coordinator of the ad hoc >> Genetic Genealogy Standards Committee. In 2015, he became an alumnus of >> ProGen Study Group 21 and was elected to the New York Genealogical and >> Biographical Society’s Board of Trustees. >> >> Blaine was born and raised in Ellisburg, NY, where his ancestors have >> lived for more than two hundred years, and is the father of two boys. You >> can find Blaine on his website and on Twitter (@blaine_5). >> >> Order *The Family Tree Guide to DNA Testing and Genetic Genealogy*, by >> Blaine T. Bettinger for 38% off – just $18.59 USD (plus $5.50 p&h) through >> the sale period. 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