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CLEARANCE TITLES
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Baltimore Ghosts
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Ed Okonowicz
trade paper
9781890690182
138 pages
Here are the haunts of Charm City including Black Aggie and the legends surrounding Poe's grave.
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Annapolis Ghosts
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was 11.95
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Ed Okonowicz
trade paper
9781890690199
128 pages
Legends and stories of unusual events pepper the history of Maryland's capital city.
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Lighthouses of Maryland and Virginia
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was 11.95
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Bob Trapani, Jr.
trade paper
9781890690175
176 pages
Twenty lighthouse stories from two states- with legends, history, ghost tales and shipwrecks.
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DC Baby
2nd ed
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was 22.95
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Sarah K. Masterson
trade paper
9780977449415
320 pages
Copyright 2008, but still a lot of useful info for parents.
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Rodney Ram Teaches Teamwork
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Stephanie H. McNamara
Illustrated by Susie Fife
staple bound
9780979421709
32 pages
No matter what team you play for or root for, teamwork is key!.
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City in Time
Washington DC
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was 14.95
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Caggiula & Brackett
hardcover
9781402736094
144 pages
The past is prologue with this then and now pictorial.
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Daniel Boone Coloring Book
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was 3.95
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staple bound
9780486447384
30 pages
Fun-to-color drawings chronicle the adventure-packed life of the hunter/explorer.
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Terrifying Tales of the Beaches and Bays
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was 9.95
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Ed Okonowicz
trade paper
9781890690069
128 pages
Don't go near the water, these spooky tales warn.
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48 Hours Washington, D.C.
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was 7.95
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folded, laminated
9780762749324
A clever combination of fold-out maps and pocket sized guide.
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What Would the Founders Do?
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Richard Brookhiser
trade paper
9780465008209
272 pages
An acclaimed historian imagines how the Founding Fathers would opine on modern day issues.
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The Best Nest
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P.D. Eastman
hardcover
9780394800516
72 pages
New readers will love being able to follow the adventures of Mr. and Mrs. Bird.
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Ghosts of the White House
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Cheryl Harness
trade paper
9780689848926
48 pages
The presidents step out of their portraits to present a ghostly history of their presidencies to young Sara.
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The Southern Cook’s Handbook
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was 16.95
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Taylor & Travis
comb binding
9781893062702
288 pages
This is a how-to manual on the fundamentals of Southern cooking, suitable as a primer for the new cook or a refresher course for the old hand.
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Thereby Hangs a Tale
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Charles Earl Funk
trade paper
9780060513382
318 pages
Without benefit of Wagnalls, here are the intriguing story of how hundreds of words became a part of our language.
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They Followed the Plume: JEB Stuart and His Staff
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Robert J. Trout
trade paper
9780811729048
400 pages
This is a complete biographical record of the celebrated Confederate general's staff.
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Gettysburg: the Story Behind the Scenery
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was 9.95
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William C. Davis
staple bound
0916122891
48 pages
Contemporary color photographs are augmented with sepia antique images to bring to life the history of the storied battlefield.
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52 Adventures in
Washington, D.C.
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was 6.95
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Lyn Gordon
card deck in box
9780811857901
52 cards
This petite treat packs a lot of adventures in its 2 1/4 by 3 1/2 inch package. You’re bound to have fun- it’s in the cards!
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City Walks With Kids Washington, D.C.
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Catron & Hische
cards in box
9780811861694
50 cards
Each of the 50 cards here outlines a kid-centric self-guided walking adventure with a detailed map on one side and insider information on the other.
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Who's Haunting the White House?
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Belanger & Powell
hardcover
9781402738227
64 pages
This is a beautifully-illustrated time-traveling investigation in search of ghosts in the White House. Young readers will enjoy daring this spooky tour of the executive mansion.
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Sticker Picture Book: The White House
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Shelley Dieterichs
staple bound
9780486474588
4 pages
This engaging activity set provides views of the White House, inside and out. More than 50 reusable stickers help you set the scene, including the Obama family and Bidens.
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Our White House: Looking in Looking Out
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was 29.99
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108 renowned authors and illustrators
hardcover
9780763620677
256 pages
Offering essays, short stories, illustrations, presidential letters and speeches, comics and personal reflections, this unprecedented anthology will energize and inspire young readers.
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N is for Our Nation's Capital: A Washington, D.C. Alphabet
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Smith & Gibson
hardcover
9781585361489
40 pages
The pink of the cherry blossoms, red and green of the National Christmas Tree, the black and white of the pandas and much more are colorfully captured in this DC alphabet.
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Our Country’s Founders: A Book of Advice for Young People
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William J. Bennett
trade paper
9780689844690
318 pages
The advice here on how to be a good citizen and worthy member of civil society comes from the men and women who founded this nation.
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Terra Atlas Central Washington, D.C.
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was 19.95
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Naphtali David Rishe
trade paper
9780939923991
46 pages
Here’s something different- an aerial photographic atlas of the heart of our nation’s capital and part of Arlington County, Virginia. Can you see your house from here?
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Eliza’s Cherry Trees: Japan’s Gift to America
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was 16.99
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Andrea Zimmerman
Illustrated by Ju Hong Chen
hardcover
9781589809543
32 pages
This charming book is based on the true story of Eliza Scidmore, who was instrumental in beautifying her home town with the help of a president’s wife, a Japanese scientist and her own persistence.
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Best of the Best from West Virginia Cookbook
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was 16.65
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Mckee & Moseley
comb binding
9781893062368
288 pages
Treat your family to the down-home taste of Wild and Wonderful West Virginia with this amazing collection of over 350 recipes
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Apron Strings, II
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was 22.95
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Jan Carlton, editor
comb binding
9780615225449
266 pages
The Richmond Symphony Orchestra League presents these tantalizing offerings from the fine cooks of the city. From preludes (appetizers) to suites (desserts) it all makes beautiful culinary music.
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The Jamestown Church
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Lou Ann Meadows Ladin
trade paper
9780977315338
88 pages
Descriptions, paintings, photographs and text chronicle the historic Jamestown Church throughout the centuries. Hurts: Store returns.
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Colonial National
Historical Park
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James M. Haskett
staple bound
9780887140440
48 pages
Color photos and artwork augment this history of the park authorized in 1930 to preserve the first permanent English settlement in the New World and the site of the last major battle of the American Revolution.
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My Trip to
Washington, D.C.
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JoAnn Polley
spiral bound
9781589806719
80 pages
This fun guide turns into a keepsake as kids fill in the pages and keep souvenirs in the handy pockets.
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In the Path of History: Virginia Between the Rappahannock and the Potomac
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was 34.95
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Nan and Ross Netherton,
Ruth Preston Rose
hardcover
0914927469
192 pages
"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."
Hurts: Dust jacket flaws
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The Blue Ridge
Parkway
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was 19.99
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Karen J Hall et al.
trade paper
9780738542249
128 pages
This entry in the Postcard History series features crisp b & w images for a fun nostalgic look at the iconic road.
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75 Hikes in Virginia’s Shenandoah National Park
2nd ed
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was 14.95
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Russ Manning
trade paper
9780898866353
192 pages
Here are excellent trail directions, overlook descriptions and lodging information for 75 hikes in one of the world’s most beautiful places.
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Going Along with
Lewis & Clark
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Barbara Fifer
hardcover
9781560372196
48 pages
Wonderful color graphics put the imaginative young reader right with the Corps of Discovery as they learn whom they met, what they ate and wore and how they traveled.
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George Washington:
American Icon
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Albert LaFarge
hardcover
9789622176607
34 pages
Wonderful full-color photographs of historical homes, portraits and artifacts (yes, even the dentures) bring to life the story of the Father of our country. A great value, perfect for school projects or history buffs.
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True Crime:
Virginia
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John F. Jebb
trade paper
9780811706490
160 pages
This book examines crime in the Old Dominion and explores the landmark cases that have received national and even international attention.
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Doggy
Days
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Joe and Melanie Borgenicht
trade paper
1580083234
122 pages
Stave off boredom for you and your canine companion with this fun book of activities and pooch-friendly projects.
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City Dog
Washington, D.C.
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was 13.95
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Cricky Long
trade paper
1933068132
192 pages
Here is an A-Z directory of dog-related services and shops in D.C., MD and VA. Helpful icons help you zero in on what Fido needs.
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The Jeffersons at
Shadwell
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Susan Kern
hardcover
9780300153903
378 pages
Merging archaeology, material culture and social history, here is the fascinating story of Shadwell, the birthplace of Thomas Jefferson.
Hurt copies/store returns
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Best Little Stories from the Life and Times of Winston Churchill
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C. Brian Kelly
trade paper
9781581826340
420 pages
Interestingly, the Charlottesville-based author gave lectures on Churchill at Oxford University. Here are some of the fascinating anecdotes he included.
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Patton &
His Third Army
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General Brenton G. Wallace
trade paper
9780811728966
254 pages
This remarkable account appeared in print in May 1946, exactly a year after V-E Day and five months after the death of General George S. Patton, Jr.
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World War II
Word Searches
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World Searches of America, Ltd.
staplebound
9781579410384
64 pages
From USO entertainers to secret codes to U.S. Generals, the subjects of these word find puzzles are challenging and educational.
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Washington Album
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Bob and Jane Freundel Levey
trade paper
9781930691001
192 pages
Now out of print, this fascinating pictorial was published by the Washington Post to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the government's arrival on the Potomac.
Store return "hurts".
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Washington
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Meg Greenfield
hardcover
1586480278
242 pages
A great price for the perspective on the city offered by one of its most prominent Pulitzer Prize-winning journalists. We love the way she describes how political Washington works-- like high school.
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Barboursville Vineyards:
Crafting Great Wines Inspired by Spririts of the Past
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was 29.95
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Chiles T.A. Larson
hardcover
9780981834009
112 pages
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.
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Veg Out Vegetarian Guide to Washington, D.C.
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Andrew Evans
trade paper
144 pages
9781586854713
Now vegetarians, vegans or people in the mood to eat carrots can avail themselves of this great guide to restaurants, salad bars, grocers, farmers' markets and cafes.
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Miracle at Kitty Hawk
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Fred C. Kelly, Ed
trade paper
9780306812033
492 pages
The NYT said, “In this collection of their letters the Wright brothers come alive, warm, sometimes amusing and always penetrating and analytical.”
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First in Flight
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Stephen Kirk
trade paper
9780895871275
356 pages
This book details the Wright brothers’activities on the North Carolina coast- a symbiosis that created a pivotal technological advance of the 20th century.
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Tugging on a Heartstring:
The Sequel
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E.V. Lambert
trade paper
9780979800818
106 pages
Here are the further engrossing tugboat adventures of Emily Lambert and the decision she makes between a life on land or on her beloved sea.
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Dictionary of Maritime and Transportation Terms
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Monroe & Stewart
trade paper
9780870335693
434 pages
This is a professional reference book.
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Marvelous Old Mansions and Other
Southern Treasures
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was 16.95
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Sylvia Higginbotham
trade paper
9780895872272
256 pages
This book covers 132 historic homes, eight gardens and thirteen living villages or historic districts.
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Kissed by a Minnow, Pinched by a Crab
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James Parker
trade paper
0970797206
128 pages
Here is a wonderful collection of b & w photos, essays and fiction celebrating (but not overly romanticizing) the life of the waterman.
Store returns; covers show wear
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Homecoming
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Cynthia Voigt
mass market paper
0689851324
402 pages
This is the first book in the celebrated Tillerman saga, written by a Newbery Medal winning author. Four abandoned children make their way to a new start, ending up in Crisfield, Maryland. A wonderful book.
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Ship Model Building
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Gene Johnson
trade paper
9780870333699
306 pages
“Mr. Johnson’s …illustrated instructions for the novice will answer the search for a relaxing, absorbing hobby.”
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Baltimore's Own
Little Italy Artist
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Rita French
hardcover
9780972359009
226 pages
This is a beautiful and fascinating book about the artist Tony DeSales, who worked and sold his sketches on the streets of Little Italy in Baltimore for thirty-five years.
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Raising Kane
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Gregory Kane
trade paper
1893116239
294 pages
This collection of the Baltimore Sun columns of the Pulitzer-nominated opinion columnist features thought-provoking and controversial essays.
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Angler's Workbench
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Keith Walters
trade paper
0962703931
214 pages
Try just one or two of the hundreds of expert tips here and this book pays for itself, while making fishing more fun. Helpful b & w photos and diagrams.
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The University of Maryland College Park Then and Now
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Garry E. Adelman
staple bound
0972887407
48 pages
This fascinating little book contains 45 historic views of the University of Maryland ranging from 1887 to 1982, matched with a photograph taken in 2002 as close to the original camera position as possible. A great gift for grads and residents.
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Gold Frankincense & Myrrh
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Ed Okonowicz
trade paper
9781890690205
156 pages
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.
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Annapolis
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William Martin
mass market paperback
9780765363602
878 pages
This is the author’s most ambitious novel; a tale of romance and courage, honor and patriotism, an ode to the men and women who have made the proud traditions of the United States Navy.
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