Baltimore Noir1 review Akashic Books, 2006 Charm City Crime I read a fair amount of crime novels, and lately I've been reading a bit about Baltimore, so I finally got around to picking this anthology of Baltimore-based crime fiction up. Editor (and popular crime novelist) Laura Lippman provides a quick and dirty rundown on Baltimore's literary claims to ...             Fort McHenry and Baltimore's Harbor Defenses (MD) (Images of America) Merle T. Cole, Scott S. Sheads Arcadia Publishing, 2001 Few residents or visitors to the Baltimore metropolitan area understand the strange concrete structures they routinely pass when crossing the Francis Scott Key Bridge or glimpse while fishing or boating in the Patapsco River, but the treasured heritage associated with these noble structures is a part of our collective past. Fort McHenry and Baltimore's later harbor defenses played significant ...             Homicide62 reviews David Simon Ballantine Books, 1993 Well written and very accessible, highly recommended + Great Book + Great book + Like You Were There + Homicide             Digging to America162 reviews Anne Tyler Knopf, 2006 slice of life + wonderful audio version + Well I liked it. + Multi-Culturalism at its Finest             USS Constellation: Pride of the American Navy1 review Walter Dean Myers Holiday House, 2004 As entertaining as it is informative USS Constellation: Pride Of The American Navy by Walter Dean Myers is the story of an american warship from the days of tall sails, wooden ships, and an American navy becoming increasingly active on the high seas. This majestic vessel still towers over the Baltimore harbor and flys the flag as a ...             I Love You, Beth Cooper48 reviews Larry Doyle Ecco, 2007 Brilliantly Funny, A coming of age story unlike others + It's that Teen Movie You Always Wanted to See! + Clever and Hilarious! + I Love "I Love You, Beth Cooper" + Laugh, laugh more, and laugh again!             The Corner: A Year in the Life of an Inner-City Neighborhood68 reviews David Simon, Edward Burns Broadway, 1998 The Corner, maybe the most relevant book on the topic + Like The Wire except with real people! + The Devastating Truth + Not for everyone but great for those seeking a different view             The Longest Season2 reviews Cal Ripken Philomel, 2007 Terrific Cal Ripken book + Illustrations are excellent in this book. If you're an Orioles fan, the 1988 season was a horrible time. The O's lost 21 in a row to start the year. Cal Ripken retells this season in a children's book that teaches perseverance. I bought this book for my 6-month-old son, knowing he won't be able to understand it for several years. The ...             Journeys to the Heart of Baltimore2 reviews Michael Olesker The Johns Hopkins University Press, 2001 Disappointing... I live in California, but went to school in Baltimore for a time, and visited frequently when I lived on the other coast. I love Baltimore. Period. With the rich and vibrant cultural and historical resources the city offers, I didn't think it would be possible to write a boring book about ...             From Colts to Ravens : A Behind-The-Scenes Look at Baltimore Professional Football1 review John Steadman Tidewater Publishers, 1997 An eyewitness account FROM COLTS TO RAVENS is a virtual eyewitness account of Baltimore's pro football history from one who saw it all. Not only did John Steadman attend every game ever played by the Baltimore Colts as a reporter or team official, he also saw every game the Ravens played until last December when his ...             Arnie Carver and the Plague of Demeverde10 reviews Kenneth R. Besser RTMC Organization, LLC, 2007 Sure to engage young readers to the very last page. + The Arnie Carver Adventures series is off to a great start + Full of twists and turns + Adventure and wit, a good combination... + From the Shelfari Author Review             What the Dead Know: A Novel113 reviews Laura Lippman William Morrow, 2007 Great Psychological Suspense + a decent read + WOW! + Pleasurable reading             The Baker6 reviews Paul Hond Random House Trade Paperbacks, 2005 A beautiful, thoughtful read... + Glorious + A MASTERPIECE! Insightful, well-crafted, and a great read! + A powerful and surprising tale of urban race relations. + An excellent first novel             Pride of Baltimore: The Story of the Baltimore Clippers : 1800-1990 Thomas C. Gillmer Intl Marine Pub, 1992 Arguably the most beautiful sailing ships of all times, the rakish Baltimore clippers had an influence on American history and naval architecture far out of proportion to their brief lifespan. During the War of 1812, their dramatically superior speed enabled privateersmen to repeatedly destroy heavily escorted British convoys. One audacious American commander even went so far as to nail a notice ...             Native Dancer: The Grey Ghost: Hero of a Golden Age13 reviews John Eisenberg Warner Books, 2003 A Romping Good Read! + One Of The Great Racehorses Of All Time + good historical horse book + One of the greatest....             Maryland Seafood Cookbook1 review Seafood marketing Authority, 1980 Classic Maryland Seafood Book This is the first and the classic of the Maryland Seafood Books. It has all the best basics such as Maryland Crab Cakes, Cream of Crab Soup, oyster recipes and more. It could be worth looking for a copy. I lost mine and always look at flea markets, etc. for a used one.             Star-Crossed18 reviews Linda Collison Knopf Books for Young Readers, 2006 Great Historical Seafaring Fiction + Angieville: STAR-CROSSED + The Compulsive Reader's Reviews + Very Earthy and very well researched. + Good book for older girls/teens             From 33rd Street to the Camden Yards: An Oral History of the Baltimore Orioles8 reviews John Eisenberg McGraw-Hill, 2002 As comprehensive an O's history as you'll presently find + O's fan's delight + A fun and insightful read for all O's and baseball fans + Great History Lesson of the Orioles + A Few Too Many Missing Links But A Great Read Regardless             Edgar Allan Poe: Complete Tales & Poems31 reviews Edgar Allan Poe Castle Books, 2003 Best Poe Collection + AMAZING Book! + Masterful works + Great book! + Berenice: Poe at his grimmest             Michael Olesker's Baltimore: If You Live Here, You're Home1 review Michael Olesker The Johns Hopkins University Press, 1995 Wonderful tribute to Baltimore. While Baltimore Sun's columnist Michael Olesker (a native) is too liberal for my sensibilities, his "Baltimore, "If You Live Here, You're Home" is a wonder read. A collection of his columns between 1979 and 1995; it's a respectful and loving paean to the city of Baltimore. The heroes, characters, ...