History of St. Mary's County, Maryland  

By Regina Combs Hammett. This extensive history of St. Mary's County is in its third printing.

[ Last Updated: 23-Nov-2004 |  Reader Comments  Report Problem

Nantucket's Bounty  

By regional author Katie Moose. Nantucket's rich heritage with the sea brings a wealth of good dishes that mingle the flavors of a variety of cultures and the fresh vegetables and fruits now so abundant on the island. Recipes from the earliest Native Americans to the modern day offer the individual plenty of reasons to cook and enjoy Nantucket's bounty. Who can resist succulent scallops just out of the bay, with only a dash of lime juice or clams so fresh they melt in your mouth? The recipes are easy, yet elegant and for all occasions. Menus assist in planning meals and marketing. The book includes a history of the island, its inns and restaurants, and insights into some of the dishes. The author, descended from Nantucket's oldest families, on both sides, shares some of her family secrets. "Nantucket's Bounty" will appeal to the determined cook and the armchair reader as well.

[ Last Updated: 13-Jan-2004 |  Reader Comments  Report Problem

The Sarcastic Verses  

As the title suggests, The Sarcastic Verses collects the best examples of Sarcastic Voyage from the last five years. A must for any new reader of SV, but largely unnecessary for those of you who have stuck with the column since the beginning. (Although most, if not all, of the latter are mentioned in the acknowledgements, so you may want to get a copy just to see your name in print.) By local author Ron "AAlgar" Watt.

[ Last Updated: 12-Jan-2004 |  Reader Comments  Report Problem

Titles of the Wrong Kind  

Titles of the Wrong Kind, written by Robert Blevins, is an interesting new look into the life of a child who only wanted to be accepted and understood. Based on a true story, this work of fiction takes the reader on a journey trough a child's troubling youth while allowing the reader's understanding of a small child's thinking in such a monstrous world to be greatly enhanced upon the conclusion of the work.  [ More info & photo ]

[ Last Updated: 13-Aug-2004 |  Reader Comments  Report Problem

Yesterday in Old St. Mary's County  

By Robert E.T. Pogue. Yesterday in Old St. Mary's County is more than a record of one of America's first Atlantic ettlements. It is the love story of a man's life spent along the bays and creeks and in the woods and fields of Southern Maryland.  [ More info & photo ]

[ Last Updated: 23-Nov-2004 |  Reader Comments  Report Problem

Deep Lake  
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"Some retirement!" Pat thought to himself as he trudged through the debris of fallen rock from the ceiling of the cavern. Pat was very fatigued now, but his military training as an U. S. Navy SEAL wouldn't let him admit it, especially in front of his team. "Ragtag though it was," he admitted to himself, "a feral boy, a wolf, and a…a mermaid? Could it be that there were strange creatures such as these at one time in the earth's long past…perhaps even Poseidon himself? His mind swam with images of ancient sea beasts, myths and monsters from the deep as he plodded onward, carefully avoiding any chance of sustaining a crippling injury at this critical stage of the operation.

Join Pat Donovan in a sweeping adventure where ancient myths lurk behind the present dangers as he races to solve the alarming mystery of Deep Lake and perhaps save the life of his close friend Dr. Christine Mills. Is Pat the knight or the pawn in this gripping enigma? The residents of Deep Creek, the sleepy town nestled on the shores of Deep Lake, are acting strangely again as Pat hides out with Willow, the feral boy, and Kuro, the black wolf, while he is being pursued by the local sheriff and the genius twins, Kyle and Jaime. But Jaime seeks more from Pat than just answers to the mystery of the lake as she casts her lusty spells. Yet, is there an even more insidious plot brewing, not below but above the seemingly tranquil waters? Will Pat Donovan solve the mystery in time to save the town and the nation from the treacherous el Jefe?

Before you take that next sip, ask yourself… Is there something in the water?

About the Author: C. P. "Chuck" Donohue was born and raised on a tropical fish farm near the shores of Tampa Bay. He has a long career as an artist and graphics designer, consulting for many high technology corporations in the Washington, D.C. Metropolitan area. Now residing on the tributaries of the Chesapeake Bay in Southern Maryland his hobbies include Kayaking, canoeing, astronomy, wood sculpture and nature photography.

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Murder by Degrees: A Winnie and Thatch I-95 Mystery  
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Having previously appeared in six short stories in Alfred Hitchcock's Mystery Magazine, popular senior-citizen sleuths, Winnie and Thatch are back once more in their first every novel. Murder By Degrees: A Winnie and Thatch I-95 Mystery follows the couple as they try to locate their grandson, Gary Finch. The conspiracy they uncover is far more sinister and widespread than they ever imagined. People have been murdered and now the perpetrators are beginning to feel the heat from that 'meddling old couple'. More than one person is out to halt their investigation by any means possible... any means.

Author James A. Noble has lived in St. Mary's for nearly 50 years.

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Reflections of Calvert  

"Reflections of Calvert" are the reflections of the author's childhood during the 1960's from the age of 8 to 14 while living in Southern Maryland, specifically in Calvert County on the tributaries of the Chesapeake Bay. In a place called Cape Leonard, Prince Frederick, Solomons Island and other surrounding areas, Frank tells of his life and story while living there. Within the pages of "Reflections of Calvert" are experiences, as portrayed by Frank. They are not only told with excitement, but with vibrant colorful descriptive memories of youth and a hint of embellishment. They are relived and brought back to life through mini-stories. Frank tells of a place and time only as he experienced it and as only he could tell it, through his eyes. As the 1960's were turbulent, unpredictable and historical, Frank gives us a young person's perspective, of a place that offered not only an innocence, but intertwined with cultural issues of the time it reflects. Those "Times were a Changing" in many different ways, as the author, tells his story. This is a book, that is a must to read if you are a resident or visitor to Calvert County as it is humorous, entertaining and easy going. Once read, you may desire to go back in time to Calvert County for a brief look at a unique place within your mind or you may read it again.  [ More info & photo ]

[ Last Updated: 05-May-2006 |  Reader Comments  Report Problem

Therapy with God: Wonderful Counselor, Comforter, Friend  
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The purpose of Therapy with God is to teach you how to open your Bible and find Jesus everywhere you look, draw you into a deeper understanding of who He is and what He can mean to you, and guide you into His arms for the restoration of your soul. You have, at your beck and call, the Creator of the universe who longs to come to you and set you free from bondage. Many of us, though, struggle with how that works. "I know He is the answer, but how do I turn to Him that way? How can He bring me peace in the midst of my storms?" Therapy with God will teach you how to go to Him and find that peace you seek. You will learn to open your Bible and find Him everywhere you look. Come and discover His transforming power. Learn how to trust Him when your life falls apart. Learn to relate to Him as your Wonderful Counselor, Comforter, and Friend. Through Therapy with God and your Bible, fall in love with Him and bind yourself to Him. Then, in the good times and the bad, He will lift you up and set you free.

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