Marriage & Other Acts of Charity By Kate Braestrup Part memoir, part observation of modern marriage, and part meditation on the roles of God and love in our everyday lives, MARRIAGE AND OTHER ACTS OF CHARITY is a unique and unforgettable look into why, and how, we love each other, and proves yet again why Mid-Coast resident Kate Braestrup's writing is "inspirational in the best sense" (New York Daily News"). Hardcover 224 Pages Hachette (2010)
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9780316031912
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$24.99
Maine 101: Everything You Wanted to Know About Maine and were Going to Ask Anyway By Nancy Griffin Whether you are a lifelong resident or visiting for the first time, there is no more complete book about Maine.From Popham Colony and Massachusetts outpost to statehood and lumber capital of the world, to profiles of the mighty lobster, the Maine Moose, Stephen King, the Wyeth clan, Fly Rod Crosby, and Baxter's great gift, this little book is the most comprehensive and fun way to learn about our state. Paperback 252 Pages Macintyre Purcell Pub. (2009) 5" X 7"
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9780978478490
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$14.95 12 in stock
The Ghost Trap By K. Stephens Written with sensitivity and rich description, this is a piercingly accurate depiction of life in a small Maine lobstering community. In the end it's not just about lobstering, but about one man's sorrow for not appreciating the love he had and lost. Paperback 327 Pages Leapfrog Press, 9" X 6"
Portrait of a Maine Island: A Visually Layered Place
Photographer Sarah C. Butler's new book Portrait of a Maine Island is a visual love letter to Mount Desert Island. In this never-before-seen collection, Butler showcases her extraordinary art portraits of the Island's local inhabitants, architecture and stunning land and seascapes. 60 people and places are brought to life through original photographs that "convey and identify what it is that makes Maine culture so distinctive." Hardcover 144 Pages Glitterati Incorporated (2009) 11.25" x 14.25"
Click on Book Cover Image to See Samples of Sarah's Photographs from the Book.
I Met A Moose In Maine One Day By Ed Shankman The hottest Maine kids book to hit the shelves this year. Heartwarming and Delightful. Hardcover 30 Pages Commonwealth Editions (2008) 10.5" X 10.25"
Good Night Maine By Adam Gamble and Suwin Chan Share a wonderful day from morning 'til night with all of Maine's most wonderous sights and creatures! Board Book 18 Pages Our World of Books (2006) 6" X 6"
Wild Acadia A Photographic Journey to New England's Oldest National Park By Jerry and Marcy Monkman "Absolutely gorgeous...Each photo tells a story. Each photo beckons: Come to this beautiful place; see it for yourself; participate."- Rebecca Rule Hardcover 110 pages University Press of New England (2007) 9.25" X 9.25"
The Boothbay Region Revisited By The Boothbay Region Historical Society A collection of vintage photographs from the 1800s and early 1900s illustrating the history of the Boothbay Region and the activities which have taken place here: shipbuilding, seafaring, small town commerce and recreation, and the rise of the Region as a summer resort. Paperback 128 Pages Arcadia Publishing (2004) 6.5" X 9.25"
Maine: The Seasons By Terrell S. Lester Exquisitly beautiful photographs from Maine's natural landscape are collected here in a breathtaking piece of work with essays by Ann Beattie, Richard Ford, Richard Russo, and Elizabeth Strout. Some of these beautiful photographs are now on display in The Maine Winter Color Gallery. Hardcover 143 Pages Alfred A. Knopf (2001) 11.25" X 9.75"
Hiking Maine - 2nd Edition By Tom Seymour Whether you need to take a one-hour stroll or a backcountry trek, this is the complete guide to 72 trails of all abilities in Maine. Paperback 201 pages Globe Pequot Press (2002) 9" X 6"
Maine Ingredients: Fresh & Fabulous Recipes By The Junior League of Portland A blend of sensational and savvy recipes inspired by Maine's finest and freshest ingredients. Hardcover 327 pages Junior League of Portland (1995) 7.5" X 9"
Off The Beaten Path Maine 8th Ed By Wayne Curtis and Tom Seymour "Tired of the same old tourist traps? Take the road less traveled and discover the hidden attractions, unique finds, and unusual locales other guidebooks just don't offer." Paperback 196 Pages Morris Book Publishing, LLC. (2008) 6" X 9"
That Yankee Cat: The Maine Coon By Marilis Hornidge A great book which answers many questions about our beloved Maine Coon cat. Paperback 102 Pages Tilbury House, Publishers (1981) 6" X 9"
Coastal Maine A Maritime History By Roger F. Duncan Recounts four hundred years of Maine's rich maritime history. This anecdotal panorama of people, land, boats, and water will absorb historians, nautical enthusiasts, and New Englanders alike. Paperback 573 Pages Countryman Press (1992) 6" X 9"
Maine Places, Maine Faces By Fred J. Field "In this collection drawn from years of work in the capital (Augusta) to The County (Aroostook), Field reminds us that Maine is more, much more, than the beaches and sailing enclaves accessible to summer people 'from away'". Hardcover 128 Pages Commonwealth Editions. (2008) 10.25" X 10.5"
Historic Photos of Maine By Frances Pollitt This collection encompasses images that have captured the spirit of endurance, work, inventiveness, recreation, and steadfast integrity that are hallmarks of the great state of Maine through still photography selected from within the finest archives. Hardcover 206 Pages Turner Publishing Co. (2008) 10.5" X 10.25"
John Whalley In New Light By John Whalley "Damariscotta's own, John Whalley, has an artistry dependent on highly skilled technique: drawing honed by his study of illustration; a palette cued by his perceptions of atmospheric or temporal changes in light; and a sensitivity to the objects or people he portrays that requires faithful rendering of their appearance." Hardcover 167 Pages John Whalley Studio. (2006) 10.25" X 10.5"
Pure Sea Glass By Richard LaMotte "Discovering Nature's Vanishing Gems. With over 150 elegant images from Cecelia Pearson, Pure Sea Glass assists the collector in playing detective using subtle clues regarding color and shape to identify the possible source of sea glass shards, their age, rarity, and historical significance." Hardcover 226 Pages Sea Glass Publishing (2004) 9.5" X 9.5"
Pocketful of Names By Joe Coomer "In this latest novel, Coomer offers the rugged yet stunning beauty of Maine and the lobstermen and their families who are dependent on the sea for survival. [This book] is a deeply human tale about the unpredictability of nature, art, family, and the flotsam and jetsam that comprise their lives." Paperback 417 Pages Graywolf Press (2005) 6" X 9"
A Cruising Guide to the Maine Coast, 5th Ed. By Hank and Jan Taft & Curtis Rindlaub 20th Anniversary The definitive cruising reference to Maine's complex coast- its deep bays and rivers, its offshore islands, its secret gunkholes, and its fabled cruising harbors. Additional coverage of New Brunswick's Fundy coast and the Saint John River. Paperback 466 Pages Diamond Pass Publishing (2008) 8.5" X 11"
Boatbuilding Down East How Lobsterboats Are Built By Royal Lowell Foreward By Maynard Bray "The Maine lobsterboat is known and admired all over the country. This is a book on how to build one of these beautiful boats from start to finish. Hardcover 195 Pages Wooden Boat Publications (2002) 9" X 11.25"
Maine 24/7 By Rick Smolan and David Elliot Cohen "Amazing Photographs of an Extraordinary State." Hardcover 160 Pages DK Publishing (2004) 10.75" X 13" Was $24.95 Now $8.88
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9780756600594_2
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Maine on My Mind: The Best of Maine in Words and Photographs Introduction by Bill Caldwell Maine on My Mind celebrates the beauty, the heritage, the pride, and the spirit of Maine with stunning photographs accompanied by selected quotations from notable State of Mainers. Hardcover (in gift box) 120 pages Falcon Publishing (1990) 13.5" X 10"
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9781560440291_2
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