Southern Maryland is made up of a collection of peninsulas covered in low rolling hills; fields; forests; swamps; and waterways leading to the Potomac River and the Chesapeake Bay. As such; this area enjoyed relative isolation and small population for over three centuries despite its proximity to cities such as Alexandria; Annapolis; Baltimore; and Washington. Those who did settle here developed a close connection to its farms; waterways; and natural remoteness. Southern Maryland; known for the state�s earliest Colonial settlements; is composed of three of the state�s oldest counties: St. Mary�s; Charles; and Calvert. Although largely agricultural and maritime in outlook; this region was also the birthplace of the nation�s ideal of religious freedom and many of its greatest citizens; including leaders of the Revolution; the early national government; and the state. Many of their homes and churches survive as historic landmarks; or their existence has been documented and preserved for posterity.
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16 of 17 people found the following review helpful. A True Classic in Visual SolutionsBy Fred ShowkerIve been singing the virtues of Jan Whites Graphic Idea Notebook since 1980. I recommended this to all my workshop and seminar attendees. until it became out of print. Since then Jan has written many other books -- but never updated this one. Then. just last week this new edition arrived in the Design Bookshelf mail box and we all rejoiced.What the publisher says really doesnt do the book justice. Here is page after page of doodles. sketches and ideas all penned by Jan himself. Its pure visual brainstorming thats been organized into a form that is both inspiring and entertaining. Its a joy just to thumb through the pages. Many of the ideas are classics... others are quirkish twists on visual and word plays.Jan says:Some of the captions identify or describe the images themselves. some are possible interpretations of an abstract concept or metaphor. All are just stabs at meaning. None claims to be the right one or the only one. because theres no such thing. Interpret them -- or twist them -- to fit your story. Their only purpose is to trigger a thought and spark an idea. which is the purpose of this book as a whole."First there are ideas in cliches. Then ideas in mime -- gestures. body language or expressions. From there through time. then facts and figures and ending with my favorite; type and typography. He even provides you with an extensive list of printing terms in six languages.Theres no index. Who needs an index? Besides. since when could you index ideas? Yet the book is ultimately flippable -- any page you land on has a good idea. His notations are delightfully informal yet engaging.If you need ideas. If you need creative sparks. This is the place to look. The best part is how much youll enjoy looking. And dont be surprised if you find many more creative ideas than you thought you needed.0 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Oldie but goodieBy seaTLe TLAn oldie but goodie. A nice inspirational design reference book.
