“The story of a state long denied its place in soul capitals. Capouya tells quite a tale, taking us from the legends RC to KC; from Jackie Moore to Sam Moore; to many more.”—Jeffrey
“A fascinating tour of the historic neighborhoods along McGregor Boulevard, blending local history and documenting Fort Myers’s architectural legacy with lavish photographs.”—G
“In this riveting account, Frank moves beyond stories of recent development to uncover the deep history of a place profoundly shaped by mound-builders, slaves, raiders, and traders. This book wi
“Well-crafted and in-depth, They Dared to Dream has moved women, their experiences, and their contributions to the forefront of Florida’s history and heritage. This is a long-overdue and much-needed t
A fascinating collection of oral histories surrounding the Saturn/Apollo program chronicles the nation's successful ten-year vault for the moon. Winner of the 1999 Pendleton Prize. Reprint.
"Trailblazing Mars explains what people did and do to understand our planetary neighbor. But much more than that, Dr. Duggins tells you what our explorers were thinking. He gives you the how of the p
Sometimes you can go home again“Combining the objectivity of the historian with the personal insights of a son, Bill Link has written an engaging account of his father, the eminent historian Arthur Li
Joyce reveals 31 recipes for fish and shellfish appetizers and entrees served in Florida restaurants. For an elegant dinner for two try Stuffed Pompano as prepared at Miami's Fontainbleu Hilton. Or fe
Remember the last time you ate an orange - that cool, sweet juice running through your fingers and down your forearm? Well, who knew that oranges would show up on most sophisticated plates these days,
This handy tome contains the secrets behind the famous crab recipes of Florida's best eateries. As most Floridians know, few activities are as satisfying as sitting around cracking stone crab claws ov
The pesticide stories Big Ag doesn’t want you to hear“Slongwhite’s modern tragedy reflects the increasing power of the Big Food corporations’ influence in D.C.—and why something this unimaginable, pas
A trip to the Magic City the whole family can enjoy “My advice for anyone visiting the Miami area: don’t leave home without this book.”—Connie May Fowler, author of Before Women Had Wings and How Cla
This book traces the history of soccer in Latin America, from the introduction of the game in the 1890s to the qualifying stages for the 2014 World Cup. Unlike other books focused on matches and playe
"An important addition to the history of southeastern archaeology, bringing to light the often undervalued or forgotten contributions of the many women who helped to make archaeology what it is today.
"Groundbreaking. . . . Offers the perspectives of well-known scholars on a constellation of events that are reshaping the nature of international affairs."--Walid Kazziha, American Universit
Since the Great Depression, the St. Joe Company (formerly the St. Joe Paper Company) has been Florida's largest landowner, a forestry and transportation conglomerate whose influence has been commensur
