Parker has persevered through its 100-year history because of "true grit." Once an "out of the way" Colorado River town, Parker is marking its centennial this year with a book commemorating the town's place in Arizona and the nation's history.

SHULLSBURG, Wis. -- Carol March McLernon, author of "Mining Tours of Southwest Wisconsin," will sign copies of her book from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, July 4, in Shullsburg Park.

A local author has put together a book of vintage photographs chronicling Portuguese culture in San Leandro, and when it is published next month, it, will become the next installment of Arcadia Publishing's popular Images of America series.

TROUT VALLEY – Chicago gangsters controlled the unions, and for one union-busting tycoon, Leona Farms in southeastern McHenry County was a summertime getaway and fortress.

Durham residents Adriana Farley and Jan Holman, drawing on their decades-long research into community history, have just published "Images of America: Durham" ($19.99 in paperback from Arcadia Publishing, www.arcadiapublishing.com).

PORT ROYAL — There were many reasons Karen Montano wrote the book she simply called “Parris Island.” Some were the stories she heard from her dad — a “devil dog” himself, once upon atime. Another reason was the collection of 200 or so authentic postcards from the island, many of them featuring the pen-strokes of lonely recruits writing home during various points of American history.

Broughton’s book, “Lake Carey,” is the newest local addition to the nationally popular Images of America series published by Arcadia Publishing.

MINOOKA -- David Belden and his local history class are publishing a second book, and he is receiving statewide recognition for what started out as a community outreach project.

Craig Sanders admits it. "I've never worked for a railroad, never been involved in railroading. But I've always been fascinated by trains all my life."

Cindy Jacobs remembers when Lake Norman was so isolated it lacked streets and homes. “You were in the country,” she said of Lake Norman in the early '60s. “Big-time country.”

BATH - Historians Kirk House and Charles Mitchell have authored two new books on the Finger Lakes region, "Watkins Glen Racing" and "Finger Lakes." Both books have been published by Arcadia Publishing, which has overseen production of earlier books by House and Mitchell, including photographic histories of Bath and Corning.

“Tinicum Township, Bucks County,” a photographic memoir of the rural township, had its formal introduction at the Tinicum Roots Reunion last Friday night. Authors Pat Whitacre and Rick Plank were on hand to sign copies at the open house.

There is a new book on the historic town of Steilacoom written by a local author, Sunny Pepin, in cooperation with the Steilacoom Historical Museum Association. The book, a pictorial history of the town and its inhabitants over the years, was based on photos and information shared by the Museum's archive library curator, Joan Curtis, and the personal collection of Milt and Sue Davidson.

Pride was bouncing off the walls of the IDEA Public Charter School auditorium on May 17 as local citizens gathered to celebrate the publication of a new book about their neighborhood. “Deanwood” documents the history of one of the oldest African- American communities in Washington, DC, and is the result of research lovingly conducted by the Deanwood History Committee – Elaine King Bowman, Kia Chatmon, Deidre R. Gantt, Alverna M. Miller and Barbara J. Moore – and wholeheartedly supported by its residents.

When you flip through the pages of books about amusement parks, photos of dark rides and fun houses are usually few and far between. Look hard enough at that photo of the Tilt-A-Whirl and you might catch a glimpse of the park's dark ride… just beyond the canopy…near the guy smoking a cigar.

Mary Anne Hamblen provides a glimpse into a way of life long past in more than 200 vintage photographs in her book about Darlington County published by Arcadia Publishing.

Cindy Jacobs is one of those Lake Norman rarities that many say rarely exist nowadays.

Brentwood may look as if it was just put on the map a few years ago with its wealth of new homes and businesses, but as author Carol Jensen can tell you, Brentwood's history is far and wide. Recently, with the help of many longtime residents of Brentwood, Jensen published a book telling all about the city's history and of those who made the town what it is today.

Amazed by the copious amounts of documents and images on display at the Darlington County Historical Commission, Columbia resident and freelance writer Mary Anne Hamblen, along with Arcadia Publishing, produced a book featuring more than 200 vintage photographs, each with a detailed description, as well as information on the county’s rustic communities; agriculture, industry and entrepreneurship; worship and education; and festivals, occasions and associations.

“Nodaway County” –– the latest offering in the “Images of America Series” –– will be available Monday at local retailers, online bookstores and at the Nodaway County Historical Society Museum Monday, June 23.

From the Charleston Harbor through Copahee Sound and all the way up to Bull’s Bay, the area of East Cooper is packed with history. Pirates frequented the Carolina shores in the early 18th century, like Blackbeard who bottled up the Charleston Harbor and took prisoners for ransom.

MILLINOCKET – Local author, David R. Duplisea, was at the Millinocket Historical Society on Thursday afternoon offering signed copies of his first book titled “Millinocket”, the latest edition in Arcadia Publishing’s “Images of America” series. A Millinocket resident, Duplisea combined his passion for history and love of this town in the creation of the book which was released to the public on Monday, June 9, 2008.

ARLINGTON — Call it an early birthday present. The Eagle Creek Historical Organization and students from Arlington School's Pace class have completed a pictorial book of the village's history.

Ah, the good life. We in Sacramento have enjoyed it for a long time. So says historian and author Steven M. Avella, who grew up in the suburbs and fell in love with the heart of the city as a kid in the early '60s.

The Del Mar Fairgrounds, fabled site of horse shows and races, county fair food and fun – and military encampments – has a colorful history dating back to 1880, when the first county fair took place in National City.

NEWPORT – Newport natives Phil Ciafardini and his sister Pam Ciafardini Casebolt know Italians. At first, they only knew Newport Italians, but now they know Greater Cincinnati’s Italians as well.

Julie Young, a freelance writer living in Warren Township, has published her second book with Arcadia Publishing's release of "Historic Irvington."

Lynn M. Thornton, 65, West Carthage, has been the town of Champion historian for the past five and a half years. On June 16, her first book, "Around Carthage and West Carthage" will be released by Arcadia Publishing.

“I don’t call myself a historian,” Elizabeth Farmer Jarvis admits. “I call myself a curator. There is a difference.”

A new book tells the history of Upper Arlington in photos. "Images of America: Upper Arlington" (Arcadia Publishing, 128 pages) was authored by Upper Arlington Historical Society president Kate Erstein and Stuart Koblentz, past president of the Ohio Preservation Alliance and current president of the Marion County Historical Society.

In 1935 the Hancock County village of Arlington, with fewer than 1,000 people, had six grocery stores, three hardware stores, there grain elevators and two banks. Not to mention doctors, barbers, veterinarian, a pool hall, a dentist, a drugstore, a piano tuner and a funeral home.

There was only one "cold-blooded" murder reported in Milwaukee in 1894. But there were seven other homicides that year - in hot blood, resulting from "drunken brawls."

For those who think the Tohono O'odham are all about casinos and fry bread, this book should be a real eye-opener.

Author Chris Epting has again written a fabulous record of life in pictures of Huntington Beach as it was then and is today. Combing the closets of many longtime resident to bring forth never before seen photographs of poeple and places that are not here anymore.

The Sanibel Public Library will host an author talk, book signing and reception for the new book “Images of America —Sanibel Island” from 6 to 8 p.m. June 16 at the library, 770 Dunlop Road, Sanibel.

Nothing says Hilton Head like the red-and-white Harbour Town Light.

Local author showcases stunning collection of vintage photos in new book

About 600 new Marines will sizzle in the Lowcountry heat one last time today as they graduate from Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island.

Historians Wesley Chenault and Stacy Braukman evaluated more than a thousand photographs for their new book, “Gay and Lesbian Atlanta.” They looked for images that caught people living good lives despite obstacles.

For a Tennessean listening to the performance of folk music in Ireland, Northern Ireland, Scotland, or England, it only takes a squint of the eye and ear to feel the presence of something intrinsically familiar in the music.

ABINGDON, Va. – For Donna Akers Warmuth, it was only natural to write a sequel to her “Washington County Virginia” book, released a couple of years ago.

The future of Raymond is something to look forward to. There’s a train to Boston that runs above the street, and below it there’s a subway to New York City. For those traveling to more remote locations, there are people with wings! That is, if an artist’s rendering from the late 1800s becomes an accurate forecast.

On June 20th at 4:00PM, the Sea Bright Library will be the sight of the release of a new book on Sea Bright by Holly Bianchi.

The South Shore of Long Island can claim with pride several lovely villages that hug the water with the requisite number of beautiful old homes. But of all these comely waterfront villages, only Bellport has managed to retain its strong sense of place. So writes Bellport author Victor Principe in the introduction to his latest pictorial history: Bellport Revisited (Arcadia Publishing, $19.99).

"Close to 40" people on Saturday bought and had authographed copies of a new Greeneville photographic history book, "Then & Now: Greeneville" by Matilda B. Green, according to the author.

In 1929, when aviation entrepreneur Sherman M. Fairchild bought controlling interest in a small Hagerstown aircraft business, no one envisioned the changes in store for the Hub City and the future of aviation.

Compiled by rail enthusiast Alan Coleman, this volume uses vintage photographs and information drawn from business records and other sources to capture the railroad companies that made their mark on North Carolina.

George Washington may never have slept there, but Luther Burbank definitely took a snooze or two in Lake County