Briefly Noted

Maine’s Waterfalls (Schiffer Publishing, Atglen, Pennsylvania; paperback; 192 pages; $14.99) by Patricia Hughes is a comprehensive guide to the state’s waterfalls. Organized by county, the book provides interesting and informative details, including directions and tidbits of local lore and history, for all 177 significant falls found within Maine’s borders.

Mount Washington is not technically part of Maine, but the peak, which on a clear day is visible from Portland’s Eastern Prom, is definitely part of our playground. The tenth anniversary edition of Not Without Peril (Appalachian Mountain Club Books, Boston, Massachusetts; paperback; 304 pages; $18.95) recounts centuries of deadly adventures on the infamous mount, plus it offers a new account of author Nicholas Howe’s night spent at the summit facing 160-mile-per-hour winds.

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Our New Books
	Grandma Drove the Lobsterboat \| The redoubtable Grandma—this book is a sequel to Grandma Drove the Snowplow—is at it again.
	Maine ABC \| Illustrated with distinct Maine icons, such as moose, lobster, and Katahdin, this book has a rhyming verse that will have children singing the words, asking for it to be read again and again, and learning the alphabet in no time.
	Mr. Rockefeller's Roads \| This updated version of the 1990 best-seller has new photography, more archival photos, and descriptions of recent improvements to the 51-mile carriage road system.
	Maine Beaches \| This handy guide makes 20 of the state’s favorite beaches easy to find and includes loads of useful information so you can make the most of your time at the shore.