DC Washington Books

If you're moving to the D.C. area, this is a wonderful guide to have around in the weeks up to and during your move. It focuses a little too much on D.C. proper, and not quite enough on the Northern Virginia or suburban Maryland areas. There are some minor errors scattered here and there that could have been easily checked and corrected. And not wrong, but irksome: on the beigish-yellow portions of map 13, the Yellow Metrorail line is all but invisible. Smart thinking, Fodor's.

But the sheer amount of useful information in this book is staggering. The maps are clear, the neighborhood descriptions put me right in the middle of the bustling crowds, and the places and activities listed could keep me busy for a good five years without repeating anything.

If and when I move to D.C., this book is going to be creased and cracked and dog-eared in mere days. I'd also recommend it for people who are just traveling to the city for a few days.

I haven't been to Washington, DC yet to use the book so I'll have to complete the review after the trip

Fodor's is a good all around travel guide, but I think the author of this D.C. guide emphasize art and sculpture way too much. The sites that the book recommend usually have something to do with the art, sculptures, and freizes contained within the building. I'm not a lover of the arts, but I still know that there is much to do in Washington that I can really enjoy. One thing that really disheartned me was the side mention that the National Archives received. It was described as the "nation's basement." The original Declaration of Independence, Constitution, and Bill of Rights are not something that any American should regard as basement material.
I thought the book lacked on the little known sites around D.C. I knew of most everything that was listed in the book.
With all this said, the book was a great reference and the city and Metro maps are very handy. The iteneraries are great and even tell you what time of the day you should see the monuments close to the Mall. The information in the book sometimes gives you enough material to skip the tour of a site...a real time saver in a city with so much to see and do.

I found this guide extremely useful. I bought it the night before my Memorial Day weekend in DC, read it on the plane and carried it everywhere with me. My favorite feature was the "Women who have made a difference" section which was a guide to places in DC celebrating Women and their accomplishments. Every guide book should have such a section. I used this and other sections to tailor a three day tour that focused on Women and it was delightful. Very useful also were the guides to the subway (I didn't feel at all like a tourist and saved a bundle) and the other special sections that highlighted especially significant features of this city that you could otherwise spend an entire lifetime exploring. Well worth the purchase price. Only one phone number was incorrect.

This book is very comprehensive in terms of areas covered -- lots of suburban restaurants included -- and thus especially useful for people who live in the area. Only quibble is that it's time for a 2nd Ed.

This is an interesting view into some of the many grand homes of Washington, D.C. See my review of another listing. All the hardcover 1969 editions are the same, except for the slipcover edition, as Whitehall Hadlyme & Smith, Bramhall House, and Clarkson N. Potter are all associated. Recommended for all who are interested in the notable houses of Washington, D.C.

Contiene suficiente información sobre las plantas que utilizaban nuestras abuelas para curar enfermedades y aliviar sus dolores.
Incluye un recetario que contiene remedios para las alergias, cáncer, digestión, insomnio, cuidado del cutis, cuidado del cabello, unguentos medicinales, paz espiritual y además incluye un glosario de palabras t1picas de los Puertorriqueños y un inventario de las plantas de Puerto Rico con su nombre típico, científico, en inglés y su familia botánica.
Si desea guardar el tesoro familiar de nuestros antepasados, este libro es un "must have".

The Washington Meeting of the ICOM Committee for Conservation comes in two substantial volumes, numbering 911 pages in all. Conservation Reports from most of the working groups are included, including: training, lighting, metals, glass, resins, easel paintings, and graphic documents. An excellent two-volume set.

has great info on nation parks

Great book about the history of the Marine Corps Marathon, "The People's Marathon."
I had a chance to meet George Banker at the 2007 Marine Corps Marathon.

Recommended for all who have run this great Marathon.