Barboursville Vineyards: Crafting Great Wines Inspired by Spririts of the Past
Chiles T.A. Larson
hard cover
112 pages
9780981834009
29.95

This beautiful book will please both wine lovers and Virginia history buffs as it celebrates in striking color photographs a thriving modern vineyard with deep roots in the past.


A Beachcomber's Odyssey
S. Deacon Ritterbush, Ph.D.
hardcover
160 pages
9780981870502
39.95

This is a lovely book- part beachcomber’s treasury, part insightful writing about life’s passages and strolls from Scotland to Chesapeake Bay, from Nantucket to Tonga.


Bodine's Chesapeake Bay Country
A. Aubrey Bodine and Jennifer B. Bodine
hardcover
160 pages
0870335626
29.95

This new volume, containing 286 digitally restored photographs, is divided into five Maryland areas: Baltimore and surrounds, Chesapeake Bay, Eastern Shore, southern Maryland/Annapolis and western Maryland. The stunning photographic art makes this perfect for gift-giving.


Bodine’s City: The Photography of Aubrey Bodine
Jennifer B. Bodine
hardcover
9780764338441
160 pages
39.99

The 154 black and white photographs displayed here were taken within a four mile radius of where Bodine lived or worked. The subject matter of these powerful images is Baltimore, but their art transcends place and time.


The Byrd: Celebrating the Byrd Theatre
Bruner, Hushen & Dementi
hard cover
126 pages
9780977315376
29.95

This handsome pictorial presents the delightful convergence of the past, present and future of one of our nation’s few remaining movie palaces- the Byrd Theater in Richmond, Virginia.


The C & O Canal: From Great National Project to National Historical Park
Dorothy Camagna
hardcover
132 pages
0977044904
32.95

Superb photography and narrative present a compelling account of the canal's mission, structures and unique way of life. From tidewater Georgetown to Cumberland Maryland, this book brilliantly illustrates the allure of both the former waterway and the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park with full color photographs.


The Chesapeake Bay Crabbiest Cookbook
Whitey Schmidt
hardcover
0-9613008-5-X
234 pages
29.95

This stunning celebration of all things crabby is the latest from the "Blue Crab Guru." 210 recipes prepare crab in all ways imaginable.


Chesapeake Bay Crabs
Judy Colbert
hardcover
9781589809741
272 pages
35.00

This celebration of crab culture and cuisine follows the crab from trap to kitchen table and even lists local festivals that are all about the tasty crustacean. Savor over 100 recipes.


Chesapeake Bay of Light
Horton & Plant
hardcover
192 pages
9780977793341
45.00

This is a must-have book for anyone who loves the Chesapeake Bay. In the breathtaking color photographs of Ian Plant and the essays of Tom Horton, a vision of the soul of the Bay is created. Explore the wild and forgotten places with this captivating book.


Chesapeake: The Aerial Photography of Cameron Davidson
Cameron & Farenthold
hardcover
9780984162000
152 pages
39.95

These poetic images from a seldom seen aerial vantage point testify to the natural beauty of the Chesapeake landscape and man’s impact on this natural treasure.


The Church Hill Old & Historic Districts
John G. Zehmer
hardcover
9780578074405
276 pages
39.99

This wonderful architectural history covers four of Richmond’s most historic districts: Church Hill, Chimborazo Park, Church Hill North and Shockoe Valley. Beautiful color and black & white photos capture the buildings and the text examines the history of the building owners.


The Eastern Shore Cookbook
Whitey Schmidt
hardcover
9780984403509
264 pages
29.95

As bursting with color and bonhomie as your favorite farmer’s market, this glorious cookbook celebrates all the incredible edibles offered by the Eastern Shore. Cleverly arranged by subject, you instantly learn how to transform those goodies you brought home from the roadside stand.


Finding Thalhimers
Elizabeth Thalhimer Smartt
trade paper
9780982701959
260 pages
19.95

hardcover
9780982701911
260 pages
25.00

As the publisher says, this book is for anyone who worked or shopped at Thalhimers, anyone with a penchant for finding their roots and anyone who enjoys a captivating narrative,such as this one about the Richmond department store open for a century and a half.

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From a Lighthouse Window
Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum
hardcover
0-922249-01-6
206 pages
19.95

This prize winning cookbook charmingly combines lighthouse history and lore with mouth-watering recipes.


Glass House of Dreams
Peggy Stansbury
Photography by David Simpson
hardcover
9780982870402
104 pages
45.00

Evocative photos celebrate the second oldest conservatory in the U.S.- Howard Peters Rawlings Conservatory and Botanical Gardens in Baltimore’s Druid Hill Park.


Gold Frankincense & Myrrh
Ed Okonowicz
trade paper
156 pages
9781890690205
11.95

Philadelphia firefighter Joey Novak’s life changes suddenly when he discovers and old suitcase containing the long lost gold that was presented to the Christ Child by the Three Kings. Tag along on a not-so-smooth journey of personal redemption in this tale of “love, magic and a miracle or two.” Perfect for the holidays.


Hark Upon the Gale
Wilford Kale
hardcover
264 pages
9780979968402
39.95

Of great interest to members of the Tribe is this illustrated history of the College of William and Mary, now in a revised edition. Meticulously researched and handsomely produced, it contains a foreword by Margaret Thatcher.


Hurricanes and the Middle Atlantic States
Rick Schwartz
hardcover
402 pages
9780978628000
32.95

While the Mid-Atlantic may not be officially a part of the “hurricane belt”, many memorable storms have spread devastation in this region. Finally, here is a definitive history of the storms that have touched and changed the Mid-Atlantic from Jamestown to the present.


I Udderly Love You!
Kate Toms
hardcover book with stuffed animal
9781846104923
28 pages
6.98

This offering is completely cute, from the glittery cover to the clever felt-cut-out style illustrations to the huggable stuffed calf that completes the package. And the price is great!


In the Path of History: Virginia Between the Rappahannock and the Potomac
Nan and Ross Netherton, Ruth Preston Rose
hardcover
192 pages
0914927469
34.95

"If any place in America can be said to stand squarely in the path of history, it is the land between the Rappahannock and the Potomac up to the Blue Ridge Mountains." Here in this lavishly illustrated chronicle, that history comes alive. Includes many black and white as well as color images.


Legendary Santa’s Stories from the Chair
Leeanne Ladin
hardcover
9780982701997
128 pages
25.00

Legendary Santa has made Richmond, Virginia his home for 75 years, since he first set up shop at the grand flagship store of Miller and Rhoads. This book celebrates those years of magic, memories and Christmas tradition.


Let Your Light Shine!
Berry & Sharp
board book
9780824967239
18 pages
12.99

Charming lighthouse illustrations bring home the timeless message that you can brighten another person’s day by a simple act of kindness. It even lights up and plays a tune!


Lighthouse Christmas
Buzzeo & Carpenter
hardcover
9780803730533
32 pages
16.99

Inspired by a true Christmas tradition, this tender, nostalgic story of a lighthouse family enjoying the simple pleasures of the holidays is just right for reading together.


Lighthouses of the Mid-Atlantic Coast
DeWire and Johnson
hardcover
160 pages
0-89658-570-0
29.95

This is one of our new favorites, with gorgeous color photographs capturing the allure of lighthouses in Maryland, Delaware and Virginia as well as New York and New Jersey. A must for the library of any lighthouse fancier.


Lighthouses of the South
Elinor De Wire and Daniel E. Dempster
hardcover
160 pages
0-89658-603-0
29.95


Stalwart, resilient, and a little lonely, these sentinels from another era continue to fascinate. Here are wonderful color photographs of lighthouses in Virginia, North and South Carolina, Georgia and Florida.


Moments: Ocean City, Maryland
Greg Poulos
hardcover
9780615414065
288 pages
59.95

Here is a riveting black and white photography collection with photos you can revisit to find new insights and perspectives on Maryland’s major beach destination. Its 12 x 11 format makes it a book to display and share.


Mr. Scootie: The Tale of a Little Dog from Chincoteague
Sarita A. Cooke
trade paper
9780615375656
58 pages
19.95

This heart-felt modern day fable is set on the magical island of Chincoteague, Virginia. Lovely black and white drawings help tale the tale of a small dog with a big dream- to be transformed into an osprey.


My Chincoteague Pony
Susan Jeffers
hard cover
40 pages
9781423100232
16.99

This quiet, beautifully rendered book captures the magic of the ponies and the transformative power of human kindness. Sure to be a story hour favorite.


My Mama Made That: Virginia Favorites
Junior League of Hampton Roads
hardcover
208 pages
9780961360047
29.95

Just leafing through this beautifully-designed cookbook had us nostalgic- and hungry! It includes more than 200 classic recipes, many handed down through generations.


My Year as Baltimore’s Best Hon
Charlene E. Osborne
hardcover
9780984540402
140 pages
48.00

This first of its kind documentary is an exuberant and colorful journey by that embodiment of Baltimore’s term of endearment- the Best Hon. Join Blaze Char as she takes us into her world of festivals, charity events and plain ole Hon fun.


Our White House: Looking in Looking Out
108 renowned authors and illustrators
hardcover
9780763620677
256 pages
12.98

Offering essays, short stories, illustrations, presidential letters and speeches, comics and personal reflections, this unprecedented anthology will energize and inspire young readers.


Redneck Night Before Christmas
Davis & Rice
hardcover
9781565542938
32 pages
15.95

In this sassy version of the classic, Santa has been replaced by the camo-wearing Christmas Redneck! (And eight howling hounddogs accompany his pickup truck back up into the sky.)


Richmond’s Hollywood Cemetery
John O. Peters
hardcover
9780615391922
218 pages
49.99

From its incomparable setting on the James River to the historical significance of the Confederate dead buried there, Hollywood Cemetery has countless stories to tell. This lovely book is a testament to what can be viewed as a southern shrine.


Rock the Kitchen
Johnny Mo
trade paper with CD
9781572560511
86 pages
24.95

A popular restaurateur on the eastern Shore of Virginia, Chef Johnny Mo is also an accomplished musician. These two passions combine to create this colorful, fun cookbook. Pop his CD into the boombox and rock his scrumptious recipes in your kitchen.


Santa Claws the Christmas Crab
Priscilla Cummings
Illustrated by Marcy Dunn Ramsey
hardcover
30 pages
9780870335761
10.50

From the author who introduced us to another prominent crustacean named Chadwick, here is the charming story of Spud. He skips his boring winter nap to launch a rollicking Christmas Eve party for his friends in the Bay and a special visitor.


Seeing Trees
Hugo & Llewellyn
hardcover
9781604692198
248 pages
29.95

Lovely full-color photographs show the miracle of an acorn maturing, a leaf unfurling, and flowers emerging, inspiring us to a new appreciation of these wonders.


State Fair Virginia
Ladin & Dementi
hardcover
200 pages
9780977315321
39.95

It’s “dollars to doughnuts” that you’ll enjoy this colorful pictorial celebrating a tradition that started back in 1854.


A Thyme to Entertain: Menus and Traditions of Annapolis
Junior League of Annapolis
hardcover
226 pages
9780964213913
29.95

The annual events and traditions of the Annapolis area are celebrated in this beautiful new cookbook, with 13 party menus and 200 recipes. The coffee table format, full-color photos and graphics and sewn-in cloth book mark make this truly a book to savor.


Toast to Tidewater
Junior League of Norfolk-Virginia Beach
hardcover
190 pages
0961476710
27.95

Raise a glass to this most welcome and beautiful new regional cookbook. In addition to the culinary delights of the Hampton Roads region, it features the best in regional wines, beers and ciders.


Virginia's Historic Homes and Gardens
Pat and Chuck Blackley
hardcover
128 pages
9780760328705
25.00

The properties presented in these pages span the styles and tastes of a growing nation through its first few centuries. Lovely color photos present the well-known like Mount Vernon as well as introducing us to the lesser-known such as Prestwould Plantation.


Washington, D.C, in 3-D: A Look Back in Time
Voyageur Press
hardcover
96 pages
9780760337233
19.99

Prepare to be amazed! This unique book with a built in viewer brings the past to life again- in 3-D. Vintage photos make you feel you are seeing DC through a stereopticon.


Weird Maryland
Matt Lake
hardcover
256 pages
1402739060
19.95

Open this book to any page and be rewarded with fascinating tales of bizarre beasts, curious collectibles, ghostly happenings and roadside oddities that only the state of Maryland can claim. Copious color photos enhance the experience.


Weird Virginia
Bahr, Taylor and Coleman
hardcover
256 pages
9781402739422
19.95

In addition to being the birthplace of presidents, Virginia turns out to be the cradle of many bizarre things as well, according to this recent entry into the popular weird state series. Enjoy the read or plan a road trip to another perspective on the Old Dominion.


White House Chef
Scheib & Friedman
hardcover
9780471978422
336 pages
24.95

Sheib shares a personal, kitchen-eye view of life at the White House during his eleven years under two very different administrations--Clinton and Bush. Recipes worthy of presidential appreciation and lots of b & w photos make this a fun cookbook.


Yesterday on the Chesapeake Bay
James Tigner, Jr.
hardcover
9780764325977
160 pages
39.95

As much fun as rummaging in your grandmother’s attic, the story of the Chesapeake Bay comes alive through colorful vintage postcards and other ephemera.