So you are visiting Naples.

Marcia McCartt's passion for history and sense of community has encouraged her to write her first published book about the city of Monroe.

For Clifton resident and historian Lynne Garvey-Hodge, using mostly pictures to tell the story of Clifton’s history was a tall order.

The borough of Queens has seen many historical and geographical changes.

The richness of Cleveland Heights history continues to be revealed in the latest book by Marion Morton, "Cleveland Heights Congregations" (Arcadia Publishing).

Local police officers and firefighters have artistic sides

"Upland" tells the story of how a portion of the original Ontario colony, which had been established by George Chaffey in 1882, split off to become North Ontario in 1886.

In September 2002, the late Dr. Andrew T. Kopan and Alice Orphanos Kopan renewed a contract with Arcadia Press to complete a volume on the Greek community of Chicago, Illinois.

The first thing you notice about author, mother, mentor and now West Linn historian Cornelia Becker Seigneur is her community pride.

Though Around Biltmore Village (2008) by Bill Alexander has the initial look and feel of a history book—in the vein of fellow Arcadia Publishing release Asheville’s River Arts District—there’s more to the book than meets the eye.

Two authors brought Bay Ridge’s past and present alive, with old and new photos, facts and fun.

West Linn residents would be calling Millsburg their home were it not for some pioneer-style democracy in 1913.

For Clintonville resident Shirley Hyatt, her book, Clintonville and Beechwold, might be new off the presses.

John B. Byrne says it seems like fate that he would author a book about the Cuneo Museum and Gardens.

Judy Garland was a Harvey Girl, if only in film.

New and notable

For eight months last year, Tom Taylor spent most of his leisure time researching thousands of photographs and rare real-photo postcards in the archives at Unity Village.

The eighth book written by local historian and columnist J’Nell Pate goes on sale Monday, Jan. 19.

A litany of books line shelves, filled with random facts and generally useless information. But for those itching to catch a glimpse of Queens pre-development, Jason Antos has answered the call.

St. Ignace News: Letter to the Editor

The publication of Images of America McMullen Valley brings alive the history of the hardiness of the pioneers and the families who have stayed in the area.

Local authors release new book in time for Weehawken NJ’s 150th anniversary

Mary Kaye Stevens was catching a flight at Southwest International Airport when books on Cape Coral, Fort Myers and Sanibel caught her eye.

There are many ways to learn about history. You could read a textbook, visit a museum or chat with an old-timer. Or, perhaps, you could visit a cemetery.

A coal region native has preserved the Slavic culture and traditions of the area in a recently released book titled “The Anthracite Coal Regions’ Slavic Community.”

Experience the rugged adventure of the developing Old West through historic photographs in a newly published book and companion postcard packet, “Images of America: The Apache Trail” and “Postcards of America: Apache Trail,” available in all major bookstores, online and in a number of shops throughout the state of Arizona.

Bob Harris' "Motor City Rock and Roll" contains more than 200 photos from Detroit's music scene of the 1960s and 1970s

A photograph shows a crowd of businessmen men in hats and overcoats holding briefcases gathered at 1606 Park St. They're either waiting for or have just disembarked from a train at the Central Pacific Railroad depot.

Greta Dutcher and Stephen Rowland's latest offering continues a journey they began four years ago with their tome Alameda in Arcadia Publishing's "Postcard History Series." This time they've written a book with the same title in Arcadia's "Images of America Series."

New Andover Historical Society picture book released this week

Center Ridge Road may give North Ridgeville residents headaches from time to time, but a recently released book by Carol Klear illustrates its history should be cherished.

San Juan Historical Museum Director Kevin Loftus has announced the publication of a new book, authored by Mike and Julia Vouri and The San Juan Historical Museum.

From wooden farmhouses built in the early 1800s to mom-and-pop stores in the 1940s and '50s, a new book compiled by Clintonville resident Shirley Hyatt chronicles the history of Clintonville and Beechwold through photographs.

Queens gets the Then & Now treatment as Arcadia Publishing releases their image-heavy book by Jason D. Antos, filled with contemporary and historic photographs of the borough.

A new book by Melissa C. Jurgensen, "River Towns of Central Kentucky," is a nostagic look at life along the Kentucky River, containing more than 200 vintage images.

For three years, Debi Murray's boyfriend had been urging her to write a book about Palm Beach. The only available chronicle of local history was nearly $60 and it weighed close to three pounds.

To author Gia Tatone, the book, "Neville Island," was a chance to tell the story of a place she loved and to offer "a lot of good, a lot of truth, a lot of hope, a lot of joy" to the people of a community that for a long time has been associated with chemicals and pollution.

A new book for history buffs is "Lighthouses of the Bay Area," by Betty S. Veronico, another in Arcadia Publishing's "Images of America" series. This is Veronico's second project for Arcadia. She is a co-author of Arcadia's history volume on the city of San Carlos, and she works as a commercial property manager on the San Francisco Peninsula.

Letchworth State Park is so popular that one book publisher is finding it a challenge to keep up with demand for its book about the "Grand Canyon of the East."

Kentucky’s Bestsellers is provided by Joseph-Beth Booksellers as an exclusive feature of Kentucky Monthly magazine and will appear as a regular feature in the publication.

Around Biltmore Village, by local author Bill Alexander, has just been released by Arcadia Publishing as part of its popular series “Images of America.” The book chronicles the history of Biltmore Village with more than 200 vintage photographs.

Peggy Rankin and Laurie Wilson are passionate about Ennis and about history. Their interests came together when they decided to work on a book about the history of Ennis.

I recently received an advance copy of George Fennell's new book titled "Racine: Drum and Bugle Corps Capital of the World." It is not only thorough, it is extremely fascinating.

At the Little Five Points Pharmacy within the colorful hippie district due east of downtown Atlanta, proprietor Ira Katz can't keep the new soft cover Inman Pork in stock.

Don't expect to find 200 portraits of gardens in gorgeous bloom. That after all would not be accurate history.

Morris Island in Old Charleston. Cape Romain on Lighthouse Island. Bloody Point and Haig Pont on Daufuskie Island. The beacons of South Carolina's Lowcountry hold ghosts whose tales go back some 240 years.

A local archivist publishes a photo history of our local city, recalling its past and celebrating its future.

Late summer publication anticipated

Greeks of Stark County, a new book being published in June 2009, traces the early history of three Greek Orthodox parishes and Greek organization, in the northeastern Ohio cities of Canton and Massillon.