March New Book Listings Thursday, Mar 31 2011 

Book Production and Marketing and Updates Gregath Company, Inc. 2:30 pm

Gregath Company, Inc. is pleased to post for you this review of new genealogy/history listings, from March, below. Visit http://www.gregathcompany.com/catalog/catadd.html for any new children, and scrapbook resource listings. 
  
Civil War Records Missouri Enrolled Militia Infantry – Volume 12, by Kenneth E. Weant, 2011. 8.5×11″, softbound (velobind) book, 230 pages, 9,927 names, includes 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th Provisional Regiments.  AD2393-$28.00 
 
 
 
History of the Woolfolk Family Their English Origins and Early Generations in America Volumes I & II, by Col. Robert Shean Riley (Ret.), 2011. 6×9″, 2 volume hardbound book set (V1-826 pages, V2-678 pages), Volume 1 ISBN 978-1-936091-08-9. Volumes not sold separately. R3809-$220.00

History of the Woolfolk Family Their English Origins and Early Generations in America Volume I & II, by Col. Robert Shean Riley (Ret.), 2011. 8.5×11″, CD, PDF. ER3809-$100.00

Additionally, this month we are pleased to have published an American Military themed poetry volume: 

Passing Patriots Poetry of War and Peace, by Jennifer DiCamillo,  2011. 5.8×8.5″, 204 pages, perfect softbound fiction book, ISBN 978-1-936091-10-2. Poetry/Fiction: This modern collection of poetry speaks to all: the pacifist, the patriot, veterans everywhere, their families, everyone on the planet. Each page contains a quote about war, peace, or humanity— worth remembering, working uniquely with the original prose included below it. Each piece of poetry examines patriotism, love of country, and passion for life, honor and liberty. No matter who you are, or where you come from, you’ll find this collection hard-hitting with its gentle words of poetic license, tenderness in details, dramatic in its truths. It contains memories from the trenches, sniper perches, the beaches of Normandy. It speaks to the ghosts veterans live with. It begs the question, is war a sin or a mercy? A necessary evil? Or the answer to the world’s prayers for peace? One of the finest tributes to soldiers available, this well-balanced poetry collection boasts traditional form and free verse. It examines patriotism from more than one direction. The author loves being an American. She takes great pride in cheering for the armed forces of the U.S.A., the American flag, and the country for which they stand. Evidence fills every page, wringing horror and hope through each piece. But, she brings it to her readers as a catharsis. Renew your vows to be an American with conscience. Re-read the passages. Not only will you find yourself supporting the troops with more passion, but actively engaging yourself in praying for peace. AD2394-$25.00 

All orders are subject to standard shipping and handling: $11.00 for first title/item and $2.00 each additional. Orders of “G” or “R” books sent Priority USPS unless otherwise noted or requested. “AD” orders not guaranteed a carrier or class. Local pick ups are always free of s&h, by arrangement. 
 
 

We do accept purchase orders from libraries.  Libraries may request media mail/lower shipping. All book orders, except library purchase orders, must be pre-paid.

 

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March E-Zine V10 #3 – Computer Thursday, Mar 3 2011 

Computer & Software Gregath Company, Inc. 2:30 pm

When creating computer files of individual elements that have not been place into a manuscript, create (or divide into) an individual file for each item. Be sure the file name describes the content (Miami1988SrClassPhoto, JohnHenry-FuneralCard, etc.). If you are working with different file formats (word processor file, graphic file, GEDCOM, etc.) and are not familiar with the differences between the formats when presented with a list of file names, you may wish to file the elements in folders that represent what they are (Photos, documents, stories, etc.). At this point, they are all jigsaw pieces to your manuscript puzzle. If you begin gluing pieces together, such as placing three remembrances about different subjects, it will be harder to search out the individual pieces for your perfect match.

 

March E-Zine V10 #3 – Genealogy Thursday, Mar 3 2011 

Genealogy Gregath Company, Inc. 2:29 pm

Find things through FamilySearch.org that you would like to see on microfilm? Here’s their wiki link for information on how to order microforms from them:
https://wiki.familysearch.org/en/Ordering_Microfilm_or_Microfiche_from_a_Family_History_Center

 

March E-Zine V10 #3 – Production Thursday, Mar 3 2011 

Book Production Gregath Company, Inc. 2:24 pm

Hardcover: Color side sewn (generally under 250 pages)
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Currently, our standard color hard cover offering on our quotation sheets is 8½x11″, very economical machine-sewn, and square backed – up to 3/8″. If you prefer an alternative, contact us for custom quote.

Side Sewing: Method of attaching signatures or individual pages together by sewing the entire text block, along the binding margin, in a single pass by machine. Meets library binding standard: ANSI/NISO/LIB Z39.78

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http://www.gregathcompany.com/hb/color/sidesewn.html
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March E-Zine V10 #3 – Design Thursday, Mar 3 2011 

Book Design Gregath Company, Inc. 2:23 pm

starting out
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Begin by being comfortable: It is recommended that a manuscript preparation individual learn as much as they can about the chosen method of manuscript preparation. Don’t handicap yourself from the start by knowing just enough to get by. Even if your computer system is all you have available, so the choices seem to have been made for you, it’s important to feel comfortable with your system. The first hurdle for a non-computer user author is to feel comfortable turning on (booting up) the system. From there, take a class, utilize online help and forums, and build your list of friends you can call for help, or even just check out a few “Dummies” books at the library to begin. It may surprise the writer how much being familiar with their tools actually strengthens their finished book.

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This section is drawn from
http://www.gregathcompany.com/publish/design

 

March E-Zine V10 #3 – Define Thursday, Mar 3 2011 

Definitions Gregath Company, Inc. 2:22 pm

*Tail: The bottom edge of a leaf, board, or bound volume; that is, the surface on which a volume rests when shelved upright.

Milling: The spines of books and periodicals can be cut away on a milling machine to prepare them for oversewing. A machine clamps the text block, spine down, and moves it over rotating blades, cutting away (grinding) approximately 1/8 inch of the binding margin, allowing for a clean edge to bind. For rebinding, this removes old adhesive, thread, and/or folds of signatures. After milling, all text blocks are comprised of loose leaves.

While differences in word usage may occur, hopefully these listings will give an idea, to the new author, of what some general terms mean. Terms marked with an asterisk (*) are not generally used in our office.  All other terms are defined as used in our business plant and offices.

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For other writing, printing, publishing, marketing lingo, check our glossaries at http://www.gregathcompany.com/gloss.html and
http://www.gregathcompany.com/glosswrite.html

Run across a word that you don’t understand?  Try us – email us your word, term or phrase and we will see if we can shed some light on the matter!

 

Limited Woolfolk Book Discount Offer Wednesday, Mar 2 2011 

Book Design and Marketing and Updates Gregath Company, Inc. 4:10 pm

Gregath Company, Inc. is pleased send you this special pre-publication sale for the 2011 reprint of the following book: 

History of the Woolfolk Family Their English Origins and Early Generations in America Volumes I & II, by Col. Robert Shean Riley (Ret.), 2011. 6×9″, 2 volume hardbound book set (V1-826 pages, V2-678 pages), Volume 1 ISBN 978-1-936091-08-9. Volumes not sold separately. R3809-$220.00 Orders postmarked/PayPal by April 4, 2011 only: Retail $132.00 PayPal link found at http://www.gregathcompany.com/catalog/saleprepub.html or you can request billing via PP.

Book also available on CD for 100.00 – no pre-publication pricing on CD format.

The manuscript has just gone to press and we do not have a delivery date set at this time. However, please note that while the retail price is much higher than the last edition by McDowell, and the pre-publication sale quite a bit less.

All orders are subject to standard shipping and handling: $11.00 for first title/item and $2.00 each additional. Orders of “G” or “R” books sent Priority USPS unless otherwise noted or requested. Local pick ups are always free of s&h, by arrangement.

Mail order from: Gregath Co., Inc., PO BOX 505, Wyandotte, OK 74370