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Arthur Pfefferkorn is a has-been, or perhaps a never-was: a middle-aged college professor with long-dead literary aspirations. When his oldest friend, bestselling thriller writer William de Vall e, is lost at sea, Pfefferkorn is torn between envy and grief, for de Vall e not only outshone Pfefferkorn professionally, but married the woman Pfefferkorn loved. Pfefferkorn`s decision to reconnect with de Vall e`s widow sets in motion a surreal chain of events, plunging him into a shadowy realm of double crosses and intrigue, a world where no one can be trusted–and nothing can be taken seriously.ornia.

After unwittingly awakening the wrath of a vampire on the World War I battlefields, Lord Henry Baltimore vows to vanquish the evil that he has unleashed on the world, in an illustrated tale of the paranormal that serves as an allegory for the nature of war. 35,000 first printing.

Baltimore may be world-famous for its crab cakes, John Hopkins University and the Orioles baseball team, but there`s much more to this Chesapeake Bay city. One of the original thirteen American colonies, Baltimore has been a key seaport and industrial center, military outpost, and diverse cultural center. With lots of unique architecture, sprawling city parks, lively harbor, and colorful neighborhoods like Little Italy and Greektown. Explore it for yourself in the new compact edition of Baltimore Then & Now. * Discover Baltimore past and present! Photographs showcase some of the city`s best-loved landmarks, including Druid Hill Park, the Baltimore Zoo, Pratt House, and the Patterson Park Pagoda. * Baltimore secured its place in American history when Francis Scott Key wrote "The Star-Spangled Banner" about the bombardment of Fort McHenry. More than a hundred years later, the fort itself is still one of the city`s favorite landmarks. * Pier 4 in Baltimore`s Inner Harbor offers a visual depiction of the city`s evolution. It began its life as Dugan`s Wharf and later became the Merchant & Miners Co. Pier in 1910. Now, Pier 4 is the National Aquarium, home to more than 10,000 animals and a tropical rainforest exhibit. * Old Otterbein Church, built in 1785 is the oldest church building in Baltimore and still holds its own against the surrounding Baltimore convention Center and the nearby highway and ballpark. * Baltimore has its share of impressive architecture, including the beloved Bromo-Seltzer Tower. Compare its early 20th century profile–complete with a 51-foot revolving replica of the blue Bromo-Seltzer bottle–to its modern incarnation.

Presents the history of the Baltimore Orioles professional baseball team from its inaugural 1902 season as the St. Louis Browns to today, spotlighting the team`s greatest players and most memorable moments.

Put your local coffee bar to the test with Coffee Basics! With thousands of coffee bars and restaurants serving an endless variety of blends, roasts, and brews, ordering a specialty coffee drink has become as daunting a task as selecting a fine wine. How can you distinguish between great coffee and great hype? Read Coffee Basics. Kevin Knox and Julie Sheldon Huffaker have filled this handy reference with hundreds of industry truths and trade secrets. You`ll learn the fundamentals of coffee buying, brewing, and tasting; and develop an aficionado`s ability to see beyond the expensive trappings of today`s coffee explosion. You`ll discover: The basic coffee facts: its origin, history, and many varieties Step-by-step methods for selecting, roasting, blending, and flavoring coffee "to taste" A coffee taster`s glossary Simple charts showing grind progression, relative grinding times, and regional characteristics The scoop on decaffeinated, organic, and espresso beans Specialty coffee recipes Lists of the best sources for beans and professional equipment Whether you make coffee at home or at a fine restaurant, Coffee Basics offers a bottomless cup of brewing knowledge and drinking pleasure.

Baltimore Album enthusiasts will love recreating this original quilt. The piece is initialed `M.E.C.` and dated 1848.`The 25 patterns reflect garden themes and are so named.`Classic red/yellow/green color scheme can be echoed or updated. `Full-size patterns are conveniently presented on a CD.