ReigelRidge Press is proud to announce availability of the Second Edition of Terry Reigel's sell-out book, A Primer for The Master Genealogist.
The First Edition, introduced in February of 2008, was very well
received by users of the renowned genealogy program The Master
Genealogist™ (TMG). Two printings in the U.S. sold out, and the book has
been out of stock at many outlets recently.
The
Second Edition reflects changes in the program introduced with the
recent release of TMG Version 8. While a substantial number of useful
enhancements were included, the majority of those changes fall outside
the scope of Primer. As a result, the changes in this edition of
the book are modest. Owners of the first edition may prefer to download
updated versions of the pages with significant changes from our website,
at: tmg.reigelridge.com/primer
As
the title implies, the book is intended to help new users quickly
become comfortable with what is called the most comprehensive family
history software available. The book provides readers a foundation for
working with TMG, and is designed to help them understand how they can
best make use of its capabilities. Some more advanced features are
introduced because many users move to TMG to take advantage of these
features.
"As
I have exchanged notes with new users of TMG in online forums, and
talked with them in person at genealogy conferences, I have seen that
many new users would appreciate some assistance in becoming comfortable
with a program that is more capable, but also more complex, than their
previous genealogy programs," said the author. "This guide is intended
to fill that need."
The book introduces the reader to TMG with the following topics:
- TMG's basic concepts
- Getting your initial data into TMG
- Finding your way around TMG
- Establishing personal standards for data entry
- Adding or editing People, Events, and Sources
- Creating Reports and Charts
For readers ready to explore more advanced features it continues with these topics:
- Customizing the program's screens
- Customizing Events and Sources
- Using Witnesses and Roles
- Understanding Projects and Data Sets
Reader
response has been overwhelmingly positive, from both experienced and
new users of TMG. "This is a great introduction for new users!" says
John Cardinal, author of Second Site, TMG Utility, and other companion
programs for TMG. "Terry explains complicated topics in terms a beginner
can understand, and he explains the concepts as well as the specific
steps to make fast, effective use of TMG. Even experienced users will
learn from this book, particularly in the chapters about more advanced
topics. Terry's TMG Tips web site is a great resource for TMG users, and
now Terry has expanded that with A Primer for The Master Genealogist."
"A Primer for The Master Genealogist
is a 'must have' for the new user. With its easy to read format and
multiple illustrations even those seemingly complex features and tasks
are easy to understand," said Mark A. Cunningham, a TMG user for two
months. "I wish I had had a copy of this book when I first started using
The Master Genealogist."
"Am
I having fun! Your Primer is the best thing since Mother's home-made
apple pie and baking powder biscuits!" wrote Norman R. Brown, a family
historian for over 50 years. "It's even better than your online Tips and
organized in a very straight-forward way which continues to add to what
was learned in the previous chapter(s)."
Where to Buy it:
The book is currently available from the publisher on Amazon.com, at amazon.com, and from Gould Genealogy in Modbury, Australia, at gould.com.au. More information is available at reigelridge.com/press.
About the Author:
The
author is well known as an expert user of TMG and a frequent
contributor to the on-line TMG user support forums. He is the author of
Terry's TMG Tips, a website with over 75 articles, many also available
in German. He has written several articles about TMG for newsletters
published by user groups and two chapters in the sell-out book Getting the Most Out of The Master Genealogist. He is not affiliated with Wholly Genes Software.
About the Company:
ReigelRidge Press is a private publisher, located in Boone, North Carolina, specializing in books related to genealogy.
Contact:
Terry Reigel
phone: 828 268-0637
website: reigelridge.com/press
The Master Genealogist™ and TMG™ are trademarks of Wholly Genes Software.
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