Reference Books


REFERENCE
ABC's of Selling Your Home in the Washington, D.C. Metropolitan Area David Rathgeber trade paper 114 pages 0-9635337-9-7 12.95 Here are details on what to expect at every stage of the process to help you sell for maximum price in less time.
Agent's Guide to Real Estate David Rathgeber trade paper 136 pages 0-9710312-0-7 16.95 Written for residential agents who are actively working with buyers and sellers in one of the major markets in the U.S. from the perspective of a successful, award-winning agent.
Be a Teacher Bigler & Bishop trade paper 264 pages 9780918339706 19.95 Written by 13 national award-winning teachers, this book offers practical advice, inspiration and guidance for pre-service, novice and veteran educators.
Buying a Home David Rathgeber trade paper 138 pages 0-963533789 14.95 Filled with incisive tips on agent selection, financing, home selection, negotiating tactics and more.
Celebrate! The Washington Post Guide to Successful Celebrations Virginia Rodriguez trade paper 128 pages 1-930691-04-1 15.95 Whether you are planning a wedding, birthday, bar or bat mitzvah, or anniversary, this resource will help you make the moment memorable. Nearly 1000 listings include venues, bakeries, caterers, rental firms, florists, musicians, photographers and more.
The Cheap Bastard’s Guide to Washington, D.C. Rob Grader trade paper 9780762753369 264 pages 14.95 You don’t have to earn big bucks to live big in America’s capital says the author, who lives right outside D.C. He shows you where to look for ridiculously inexpensive stuff in areas such as education, fitness and fun, music, film, and hair and spa services.
Citizens in Action Stephanie Vance trade paper 116 pages 9781880873748 17.95 Here is a savvy guide to contacting an elected leader- on a local or national level- and expressing your views on issues and legislation. You can make a difference and this book can help.
City Baby DC Holly Morse Caldwell trade paper 208 pages 9780789316868 19.95 Claiming to be the only comprehensive guide to having and raising your children in the nation’s capital, this offering by a local mom also includes Maryland and Virginia.
Congress at Your Fingertips 111th Congress 2nd Session 2010 Roll Call, Inc. spiral bound 9781879617124 208 pages 18.00 Here’s all the information you need to contact your representatives in Congress. You’ll regret it if you don’t.
DC Baby 2nd ed Sarah K. Masterson trade paper 320 pages 9780977449415 22.95 Back in a new edition by popular demand, this is a treasure trove of information for parents who are trying to get the best out of living in this area with kids.
Diplomatic License Plate Decoder folded 0-808131-03-6 1.00 The bad news--this was originally printed in 1989 and the nations of the world have reconfigured since then. The good news--for only a dollar you can probably find out who's waiting at the stoplight next to you.
Executive Branch at Your Fingertips Roll Call, Inc. spiral bound 9781879617148 208 pages 20.00 A great companion directory to the congressional version, this new guide focuses on the 15 cabinet departments and also offers state-wide executive officers. Start at the top!
Gotta Shop! Paula Coupe trade paper 160 pages 0972227407 12.95 For those who like to patronize out-of-the-ordinary retailers, here's a wonderful compendium of unique stores with neighborhood flavor and a plethora of treasures waiting to be taken home. Shop til you drop in Maryland, Virginia and the District.
The Original U.S. Congress Handbook 111th, 2nd Session 2010 ed Valerie S. Sheridan, editor spiral binding 9781880873878 175 pages 20.95 Advice on advocating effectively is provided in this guide to the current congress.
The Original U.S. Congress Handbook 111th, 2nd Session 2010 Edition State Version Valerie S. Sheridan, editor spiral binding 9781880873854 200 pages 18.95 The focus here is on the states in this up-to-date guide to Congress.
Welcome to the Country: Things You Need to Know When Moving to Rural Virginia Frank Levering trade paper 80 pages 9780615228426 5.00 The goal of this book is to promote mutual respect and enhanced communication between newcomers and natives of rural Virginia- especially in the heartland that straddles the Blue Ridge Mountains.