Best Thrift Stores In Washington Dc - April 2024

Romeo and Juliet (Folger Shakespeare Library)

In Romeo and Juliet, Shakespeare creates a violent world, in which two young people fall in love. It is not simply that their families disapprove; the Montagues and the Capulets are engaged in a blood feud. In this death-filled setting, the movement from love at first sight to the lovers’ final union in death seems almost inevitable. And yet, this play set in an extraordinary world has become the quintessential story of young love. In part because of its exquisite language, it is easy to respond as if it were about all young lovers. The authoritative edition of Romeo and Juliet from The Folg... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0743477111
• ASIN: 0743477111
• ISBN: 0743477111
• Brand: Simon & Schuster
• Manufacturer: Simon & Schuster

The President Is Missing: A Novel

• ASIN: 0316412694
• ASIN: 0316412694
• ISBN: 0316412694
• Brand: Little, Brown and Company and Knopf
• Manufacturer: Little, Brown and Company and Knopf

Dirt Cheap, Real Good: A Highway Guide to Thrift Stores in the Washington DC Area (Washington Weekends)

Dirt Cheap, Real Good is a take-along travel guide to the best second-hand shops in the Mid-Atlantic region. It leads readers on six adventurous road trips, featuring the very best of local thrifting. The network of routes, which map the finest second-hand, antique, and vintage shops, all originate from Washington, DC, allowing you to create your own weekend thrift expeditions. Dirt Cheap, Real Good offers the low-down on the merchandise, hours, and phone numbers for each location, plus colorful descriptions of each stop, as well as photos, road maps, and quotes from local characters. As the i... [Read More]

• ASIN: 1931868689
• ASIN: 1931868689
• ISBN: 1931868689
• Brand: Brand: Capital Books
• Manufacturer: Capital Books

Hissing Cousins: The Untold Story of Eleanor Roosevelt and Alice Roosevelt Longworth

A lively and provocative double biography of first cousins Eleanor Roosevelt and Alice Roosevelt Longworth, two extraordinary women whose tangled lives provide a sweeping look at the twentieth century. When Theodore Roosevelt became president in 1901, his beautiful and flamboyant daughter was transformed into "Princess Alice," arguably the century's first global celebrity. Thirty-two years later, her first cousin Eleanor moved into the White House as First Lady. Born eight months and twenty blocks apart from each other in New York City, Eleanor and Alice spent a large part of their childhoods ... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0385536011
• UPC: 884898789175
• ASIN: 0385536011
• ISBN: 0385536011
• Manufacturer: Nan A. Talese

Free Market Revolution: How Ayn Rand's Ideas Can End Big Government

A look at how our current crises are caused by too much government, and how Ayn Rand's bold defense of free markets can help us change course.The rise of the Tea Party and the 2010 election results revealed that tens of millions of Americans are alarmed by Big Government, but skeptical that anything can or will be done to stop the growth of the state. In Free Market Revolution, the keepers of Ayn Rand's legacy argue that the answer lies in her pioneering philosophy of capitalism and self-interest -a philosophy that more and more people are turning to for answers. In the past few years, Rand's ... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0230341691
• ASIN: 0230341691
• ISBN: 0230341691
• Manufacturer: St. Martin's Press

The C&O Canal Companion

A comprehensive guide to one of America's unique national parks, The C&O Canal Companion takes readers on a mile-by-mile tour of the 184-mile Potomac River waterway and towpath that stretches from Washington, D.C., to Cumberland, Maryland, and the Allegheny Mountains. Making extensive use of records at the National Archives and the Park headquarters, the author demonstrates how events and places along the canal relate to the history of the nation, from Civil War battles and river crossings to the frontier forts guarding the route to the West. With photographs and drawings, he introduces park v... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0801866022
• ASIN: 0801866022
• ISBN: 0801866022
• Brand: JOHNS HOPKINS PRESS
• Manufacturer: Johns Hopkins University Press

The Lost Symbol (Random House Large Print)

In this stunning follow-up to the global phenomenon The Da Vinci Code, Dan Brown demonstrates once again why he is the world's most popular thriller writer. The Lost Symbol is a masterstroke of storytelling—a deadly race through a real-world labyrinth of codes, secrets, and unseen truths . . . all under the watchful eye of Brown's most terrifying villain to date. Set within the hidden chambers, tunnels, and temples of Washington, D.C., The Lost Symbol accelerates through a startling landscape toward an unthinkable finale.As the story opens, Harvard symbologist Robert Langdon is summoned unex... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0375434526
• ASIN: 0375434526
• ISBN: 0375434526
• Manufacturer: Random House Large Print

Washington, DC, History for Kids : The Making of a Capital City, with 21 Activities

"Chronicling the rich and fascinating history of Washington, DC, t his useful resource for teachers and parents, reveals to young readers the city s remarkable past through 21 hands-on

• UPC: 50984755

Good Night Washington DC (Board Book)

Easy-to-read text introduces the sights of Washington, D.C., through a full day of

• UPC: 4992998

Dropping In On Washington DC

Dropping In On... Washington, D.C. introduces readers to the nation’s capital that’s home to The White House. From monuments to museums, readers will strengthen their reading comprehension skills as they learn about this historic city.

• UPC: 50250581
• Rating: 5.0

Empire of Mud : The Secret History of Washington, DC

Now in Paperback! Empire of Mud unearths and untangles the roots of our capital's beginnings and explores how the city was tainted from the start, its turbulent history setting a precedent for the dishonesty and

• UPC: 46327443

Larry Gets Lost: Larry Gets Lost in Washington, DC

After a treat lures Larry the dog away from his family while touring America's capital, he searches through the city's most famous sites looking for Pete, including the National Mall, the White House, and the

• UPC: 27095188

Strange and Obscure Stories of Washington, DC : Little-Known Tales about Our Nation's Capital

You'll never look at DC the same way again after reading this collection of wild

• UPC: 217726098

Best Hikes with Kids: Washington DC, the Beltway & Beyond

* A range of easy to challenging hikes for kids of all ages and within a 2-hour drive of the DC area * Most hikes feature water, rocks, historical sites, natural areas, or parks--all fun

• UPC: 37367709

Hello, Washington DC!

A bald eagle gives a young eagle a rhyming tour of several of the most recognizable sights in Washington,

• UPC: 13029095

Larry Loves Washington, DC! : A Larry Gets Lost Book

Larry the adorable pup visits some of his favorite places in Washington,

• UPC: 47400266

What's Great about Washington, DC?

Provides information on the top ten things to see or do in Washington, DC, including the National Museum of Natural History, Cherry Blossom Festival, and the White

• UPC: 42080786