Gift Books



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.
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 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.
Dancing on the Sand Book & Toy Gift Set Hollenbeck & Popeo hardcover in box with stuffed plush crab 32 pages 9781568997353 10.95 This charming set includes a 6 x 4 mini-book and a stuffed blue crab. Beautiful color illustrations show children the life cycle and habitat of the Atlantic blue crab. This is part of the Smithsonian Oceanic Collection.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Loch Raven David Simpson Photography hardcover 9780984114405 100 pages 45.00 Loch Raven Reservoir affords Baltimore residents a chance to escape the city and head north for boating, fishing, hiking, and appreciating the natural beauty that is captured in this stunning pictorial.
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.
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.
Rubber Duckie Jodie Davis trade paper in plastic box with duck 0762418362 4.98 What could be more charming than a book that celebrates the history and lore of America's bath-time icon? Why, one that comes packaged with a real rubber duckie, that's what! We're awfully fond of this one.
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.
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.
Stuffed Blue Crab Toy P4067 6.95 This stuffed crab is so cute, we decided to let him do a solo. Seven inches from claw tip to tip, he sports a snappy green leatherette shell and friendly black bead eyes.
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.