You may have passed them dozens of times, perhaps hundreds of times. But how often have you really paid attention to the signs that grace Buffalo's shops and streets? And how much do you know about the fascinating stories behind these signs?

In their new book, Sign Stories, author Karla J. Levi and photographer Patricia C. Galeza will take you on a journey through the City of Buffalo, as they use words and photographs to introduce you to the human element behind the painted image, to the story behind the sign.

The Father Baker Code: Is there a secret rule to explain the miraculous? That is what we seek to find in The Father Baker Code. He built a Western New York parish into a thriving Catholic community, along the way performing astounding acts of faith. Why is the legend of Father Nelson Baker still growing, even after his passing from this world?

Father Baker predicted a major religious event, forty years after he died.
Father Baker was performing miracles right up to the days before he passed away, despite barely being able to speak or walk.
Many devoted followers of Nelson Baker claim that his grave in Holy Cross Cemetery is sacred, miraculous ground, even though he is no longer even buried there.

In historian John Koerner's sequel to The Mysteries of Father Baker, explore new information on fourteen miraculous tales, twelve never before published, all attributed to the intercession of Father Nelson Baker.

Remembering Old Buffalo: Remembering is fun, especially when we recall all the fun we had in the "good old days." Remembering Old Buffalo focuses on all the magic those times held: Crystal Beach, the Canadiana, Sunday rides in the country and the holidays that created delightful memories.

This book also showcases fun foods and beverages, and the funny people who made our lives so special. Then there's yesterday's entertainment: records, radio, movies, stage shows, the early days of TV -- even the Palace Burlesk. It's a one-of-a-kind romp through a simpler and more carefree time.

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