Devoted fans of the enduring characters of Van Reid's nineteenth-century Maine are in for a fabulous treat withFiddler's Green--an old-fashioned mulligatawny of high and low comedy, unabashed romance,
Robin Hansen can justifiably claim to be the person who started the groundswell of interest in roots knitting patterns for mittens. When Fox & Geese & Fences: A Collection of Traditional Maine
This is a completely revised and expanded edition of the best-selling, comprehensive guide covering not only reasons to move to Maine but also what newcomers will find once they get here. The book ans
A revision of what has become a well-known guide, Windjammer Watching on the Coast of Maine provides a systematic review of the windjammer fleet in midcoast Maine, as well as some from away that sail
Before Thomas Edison, light and fire were thought to be one and the same. Turns out, they were separate things altogether. This book takes a similar relationship, that of time and place, and shows how
Scrumptious fun for fairies, friends, and familiesThe fairies (and kids) are invading the kitchen. Following up on the popular Fairy House and Fairy Garden handbooks, Liza Gardner Walsh presents a new
Forgotten somewhere between Bar Harbor, Maine, and New Brunswick, Canada, lies the most remote and mysterious section of the Eastern Seaboard. It is a region rich in stark beauty--and supernatural lor
For more than twenty-five years, Borealis Breads has been a vibrant and lasting part of Maine’s dynamic food scene. Relying on locally sourced ingredients and grains grown and processed right he
Ghost Hunter's Handbook is for kids and families who love to explore the world of the supernatural. It presents a range of ghost and supernatural themed stories and activities that will keep kids enth
Having studied sharks for some 30 years, Milan-based De Maddalena is one of Europe's foremost experts; he has written 14 books about sharks and produced 800-plus drawing and paintings of sharks and ce
What is it about lighthouses that make them bastions of spiritual activity? Built for strength and permanence, they are nonetheless vulnerable, protecting lives yet isolated and remote. Unforgiving of
The perfect guide for both seasoned and novice seaglunkers, The Sea Glass Hunter's Handbook reveals how to locate the best beaches and predict optimum conditions; understand coastal access laws; deter
Ellie LeBlond Sosa has fond memories of summers spent at her grandparents' Kennebunkport, Maine home. Though that home is a heavily protected compound and her grandparents are George and Barbara Bush,
"The real world may come to seem oppressively dull and barren unless transformed and revitalized by imagination."---Dahlov IpcarRepresenting more than seventy years of work, this volume is the first r
This book takes a look at the faith, philosophy, and way of life of the country's one remaining Shaker community. Lauber explores their spiritual and daily lives by weaving together proprietary Shaker
How did a mountain get the name Moose's Bosom? And what's afoot with the name Toenail Ridge? Avid hiker Steve Pinkham provides informative, quirky, and sometimes downright hilarious answers to these q
For his popular "What's in a Picture?" feature in Down East magazine, Joshua F. Moore has traveled the length and breadth of Maine locating arresting historic photographs. Through interviews and in-d
Cities are constantly changing, constantly under construction, constantly moving forward. But if you know how and where to look, and if you look carefully, much of the past is waiting to be rediscover
The Moosepath League has foiled pirates and kidnappers, joined a hobo army to save a burning village, bumped into the supernatural, and even successfully treated a depressed pig. Return now to the ear
Colorful tour of outstanding public and private gardens in the famous resort town that once rivaled Newport as the nation's social capital. Main avenues and the grounds around the famous race track ar
On the doorstep of Acadia National Park, Bar Harbor offers everything from magnificent vistas to a downtown that bustles in summertime and is serenely quiet in winter. In this trim and elegant keepsak
Here is a larger, redesigned edition of a tried-and-true classic cookbook inspired by the favorite Maine diner of travelers and natives alike! Like its famous namesake eatery, this cookbook almost nee
What could be better than watching the natural world out your window or on your television? Going out and experiencing it firsthand. In these fifty essays, acclaimed nature and science writer Sy Montg
In this compendium of all things Moxie, Maine author Jim Baumer shows us why this soft drink has garnered such a loyal and vocal following. Through history, photos, festivals, and more, Moxie: Maine i
Seals by nature are elusive and difficult to see in the wild; yet they are immensely popular, perhaps because they are so graceful and have some surprisingly human qualities, or perhaps it is because
A general guide for visitors of the Casco Bay islands in Maine and greater Portland, this book includes profiles of the major islands in the bay; features on local history, island geology, and island
After a long winter’s rest with little to do,are the fairies ready to start something new,Do they use tiny brushes and oil pastelsto paint crocuses, lilacs, and daffodils?Everyone knows fairies
After a long winter’s rest with little to do,are the fairies ready to start something new,Do they use tiny brushes and oil pastelsto paint crocuses, lilacs, and daffodils?Everyone knows fairies love s
Red's Eats, the small roadside restaurant on Route 1 in Wiscasset, Maine, is the most famous lobster shack in the world---and for good reason. Known for its huge and delectable lobster roll, the reno
This is the authorized guide to the Maine Birding Trail, which opens in 2009. The book features more than 260 sites in Maine and includes bonus material on Campobello and Grand Manan islands. Unlike m
This is the dramatic story of the development and history of Sugarloaf ski resort from its beginnings as a hand-cleared path to an international ski and golfing resort of world renown. Many colorful p
Sometimes, just sometimes, a human being and a wild animal make a special connection that changes both of their lives. So it was with Rockport, Maine's Harry Goodridge and the harbor seal pup he named
A fictional Maine guide who won many friends and admirers through the pages of Field & Stream magazine in the 1920s and '30s, Dud Dean is very much a product of his creator. Arthur Macdougall was
What draws visitors to Monhegan-a small island off mid-coast Maine? It is not just the island's timeless atmosphere and beauty but the quality of the light that has always been a magnet to artists and
Before you plan your family’s next vacation to Maine, get some help from a travel professional… and your kids! The Kid’s Guide to Maine lets the kids help plan your trip and guides
