The following Book Review was written by Bobbi King:

The Genealogical Publishing Company publishes these condensed, well-structured guides designed to help genealogists plan and navigate their research either as beginners or as refresher guides for experienced researchers.

These 4-page, laminated, 8x11 folders highlight various records, such as censuses, military documents, online resources, unique church records, specialized archives, vital records, and any records unique to the topic’s time and place, along with information on how to interpret the records.

Each guide introduces its topic with historical background, a table of contents, and key dates and/or quick facts that illustrate the content. Links to digital resources and repositories offer fast access to further research. 

While the guides excel as quick references, their limited length cannot cover every aspect of research, so advanced genealogists may find these too elementary for their use. However, as starting points or refreshers, they serve their purposes well.

Recent updates include: 

Genealogy Research (updated edition) by Carol McGinnis

War of 1812 Research (updated edition) by Rebecca Whitman Koford and the War of 1812 Preserve the Pensions Project

Pennsylvania Genealogy Research (updated edition) by John T. Humphrey

Ontario, Canada, Genealogy Research by Lorine McGinnis Schools

Russian Genealogy Research by Vera Ivanova Miller

Welsh Genealogy Research by John Rowlands and Beryl Evans

Ukrainian Genealogy Research by Vera Ivanova Miller

These are useful additions to the genealogy toolkit, particularly for those who want a streamlined guide.