The Japanese recognize those people who acheive "cult" status in their country by making them National Treasures. This book, written by Lem Ward's daughter Ida Linton is truly a biter-sweet trip through the making of one of America's truly great carved waterfowl painters. Along with his brother Steven who was primarily a carver, the Ward Brothers made a major impact on the world of waterfowl counterfits. As Ida tells the story, you live along with Lem from his hair cutting days, through the depression, and into the later years of his life, with all of it's trials and tribulations. It seems that these things shape a man, as I am sure they, with his faith in God, shaped him. If you like waterfowl carvings as I do I am sure you will be touched with this story of the Ward's legacy.

Set in a Maryland fishing village in the early 1930's, This Child's Gonna Live by Sarah E. Wright is the harshly candid story of Mariah Upshur, the African-American wife of a poor oysterman, and who is struggling to keep her family together despite smothering press of poverty and despair. This Child's Gonna Live is the superbly written and heartrending tale of a monumental effort for family survival under the harsh realities of rural poverty. Of special interest in this Feminist Press edition of an African-American literary classic is the inclusion of the Sarah E. Wright's essay, "The Writer's Responsibility".

This book is rich in history and accurate in detail. A very good read for anyone interested in the Patuxent River or Chesapeake Bay region. Good photographs and accounts of underwater archeology.

This book really is very well done! It is very informative of Maryland throughout its years. George Hahn has obviously put lots of work into this really wonderful book that basically sums up the history of Maryland. I was really impressed by the pictures he had of this state that I really never knew could be so interesting! Another reason I liked it was because of its combination of a scrapbook and an interesting story that leads you through this state's history! This book is 2 thumbs way, way, up!

I found this book to be very good; if you're from the Mid Atlantic States it's a great book! Many of the photos and stories are very good; almost all are black and white. This book had me looking back in time and remembering the days of powerful steam engines and then powerful diesel locomotives. A lot of the book is dedicated to the latter. I would highly recommend this book, even if you're not from the Maryland area the photos and stories are very good and trains of course are national in nature.

Ms. Kinkade has done a great job with her overview guide of Washington D.C. (and its surroundings), Maryland and Delaware. From Alexandria to Annapolis to the Delaware mansions, she gives thorough, pithy reviews of sights, food and lodging throughout the region. The guide is very logically laid out, with useful road maps and -- a unique touch -- a paragraph on a "perfect day" in each of the regions reviewed. As an experienced weekend wanderer in the region, I can strongly endorse the book.

As a mother of two kids under 10 yeard old as well as a newcommer to the Baltimore area, I found this book extremely helpful in finding things to do with my kids. The book is laid out wonderfully.It seaperates activitie into seasons which I found extremely helpful. It also let you in on some "inside secret" place to take your kids that cost little or no money. Each activity and place had excellent directions,hours of openings,Phone numbers to get addional information as well as admission costs. I had borrowed this book from a friend and found it so helpful that I bought my own copy! A super and must have resouce good for anyone with children new or old to Baltimore!

I have read Ford's other book, Unique Meeting Places in the Greater Washington Area, and this book serves as a great compliment to those wanting more options. It is just as detailed, well organized, and helpful, with the added bonus of containing lesser-known sites that may be perfect for your special event!

This is a terrific book on the University - the photographs
are nothing short of amazing. Mr. Adelman is to be con
gratulated on his execution of this idea. Everyone who has
attended this school should own this book - it will bring back
fond memories. I hope we can look for more volumes on
other schools.

I have lived in the Washington area for many years and unfortunately lived through many job searches. This is more than a book -- it is a thorough compilation, up-to-date resource, and insightful guide to virtually everything about the Washington job market. In size as well as content, it is far beyond any of the other books on D.C. jobs out today. It helped me land my current job and I will most certainly turn to it when and if I ever need to look for another