Gift Books



Bay Ridge on the Chesapeake: An Illustrated History McWilliams & Patterson hardcover 208 pages 9780961761707 29.95 Nostalgic, informative and captivating, this handsomely-produced book tells the story of one small tidewater community against a backdrop of the Bay’s rich heritage. B & w photos and illustrations.
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.
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 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.
The Chesapeake Bay Oyster Cookbook Whitey Schmidt hardcover 234 pages 0-9613008-0-9 29.95 Chesapeake cuisine expert Whitey Schmidt turns his attention from crabs to the fabled bivalves of the Bay. With 210 mouthwatering recipes and a mosaic of oyster-flavored history, anthropology and trivia this is a delightful offering. Color insert and many b & w illustrations.
Chesapeake Bay Soups Whitey Schmidt hardcover 64 pages 9780961300869 16.95 The crab maven himself turns his culinary talents to the most satisfying of comfort foods- soup. With the elegant color photography of Vince Lupo, those steaming bowls look almost too good to eat.
Forgotten Beacons Hornberger & Turbyville hardcover 134 pages 1-885457-16-2 33.95 Now available in a lovely keepsake hardcover format, this is the story of the Lighthouse Service, the early Coast Guard, the diversity of structures, the keepers, and the ships long gone from the Chesapeake Bay.
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.
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.
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.
Jewish Washington: Scrapbook of an American Community Jewish Historical Society of Greater Washington Apelbaum and Turman, editors hardcover 108 pages 9780979236501 36.00 A wealth of images, many never seen before by the public, depict a Washington that is the hometown to the sixth largest Jewish community in the United States. The large format and scrapbook-style graphic design, make this a compelling history of a vibrant community.
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.
Markings Maxwell MacKenzie hardcover 96 pages 9780976090540 40.00 The wonderful color photographs in this work show stunning views of the planet and man’s surprising, delightful and whimsical “markings” on it. The addition of literary excerpts make this a perfect gift book.
Off the Hook: Rudow's Recipes for Cooking Your Catch Lenny Rudow hardcover 250 pages 087033574X 19.95 After this angling expert’s advice helps you catch all those fish, what’s next? Properly cleaning, filleting and packaging them for the trip home plus simple-to-gourmet recipes for the wide variety of Bay bounty.
Sailing with Pride Greg Pease hardcover unpaged 0-9626299-0-1 49.95 Exquisite color photographs chronicle the construction and global travels of the Pride of Baltimore and its successor Pride of Baltimore II.
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.
Shenandoah National Park Simply Beautiful Ann & Bob Simpson hardcover 120 pages 9781560374169 29.95 In 142 color photographs taken over a span of thirty years, the Simpsons take you on a tour of the brilliant colors and textures of Virginia’s grand national park. Even the Shenandoah salamander looks gorgeous.
A Taste of Virginia History Nunley & Elliott trade paper 310 pages 0895872935 18.95 Virginia is the perfect subject for a book offering a variety of dining experiences in historic restaurants and here it is. More than 120 restaurants are profiled and more than 300 of their recipes let you try to duplicate their specialties at home.
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 on My Mind hardcover 1-56044-674-9 120 pages 32.95 Vibrant color images and the well-chosen words of Guy Friddell make this a book any Virginian would treasure.
Virginia: Simply Beautiful Charles Gurche hard cover 120 pages 1-56037-187-7 29.95 This is one of the most beautiful books we've seen in a long time, with exquisite color photographs capturing Virginia through all seasons and moods.
Virginia Simply Beautiful II Charles Gurche hardcover 120 pages 9781560374015 29.95 The rich colors and lush textures of the Old Dominion’s mountains, rivers, shorelines, towns and historic sites are beautifully captured in 108 images taken over a span of more than fifteen years.
Washington Images James M. Goode and Laura Burd Schiavo hardcover 96 pages 0976090503 19.95 The rare maps and prints of Washington, D.C. collected by Albert H. Small range from the late 18th through the early 20th century. These intriguing artifacts still teach about the city and served as the inaugural exhibit at the City Museum.