How to Buy a Home When You Can't Afford It
by Robert Irwin

This latest book from million-selling real estate author Bob Irwin brings a ray a hope to the millions who dream of owning their own homes but who either aren't sure they can afford one or lack the "official" financial qualifications for a mortgage.

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Paperback: 224 pages
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Trade
(June 24, 2002)

Home Buying for Dummies
by Eric Tyson, Ray Brown

This may be the best comprehensive guide for home buyers. Home Buying for Dummies is coauthored by Eric Tyson, author of several other books in the For Dummies series, and Ray Brown, a long-time real estate professional. Like other books in the series, this one is an easy and even entertaining read. But it does not gloss over details in pursuit of simplicity.

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Paperback: 384 pages
Publisher: For Dummies
2nd edition (January 2001)

The 106 Common Mistakes Homebuyers Make (& How to Avoid Them), 2nd Edition
by Gary W. Eldred

Written especially for first-timers, this eye-opening guide turns you into an educated consumer, ensuring that the home or condo you buy is both a comfortable place to live and an investment that steadily appreciates in value. Compiled from the experiences of hundreds of homebuyers, real estate agents, home builders, and mortgage lenders, it alerts you to the 106 common mistakes in home buying, illustrates them in practice, and shows how to prevent them from happening to you.

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Paperback: 320 pages
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
2nd edition (February 13, 1998)

100 Questions Every First-Time Home Buyer Should Ask
by Ilyce R. Glink

Buying a home requires skill in a variety of areas. There's negotiating, financing, inspecting a home, and understanding legal contracts. It's really too much for most people to do by themselves, which, as you know by now, is why most of us pay good money to hire real estate agents, mortgage brokers, home inspectors, and other professionals to help with the process.

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Paperback: 528 pages
Publisher: Times Books
2nd edition (January 2000)

How to Save Thousands of Dollars on Your Home Mortgage, 2nd Edition
by Randy Johnson (Author)

Finding the right mortgage can be complex, confusing, and frustrating. But that doesn’t mean you have to settle for anything other than the terms you want. This indispensable and newly updated second edition of How to Save Thousands of Dollars on Your Home Mortgage spells out everything mortgage hunters need to know in clear and accessible terms.

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Paperback: 288 pages
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
2 edition (July 19, 2002)

Inside the Bungalow
by Paul Duchscherer
Douglas Keister (Photographer)

Chapters devoted to all aspects of bungalow interior design include the front door, with its sense of arrival; the fireplace, a major Arts and Crafts symbol of hearth and home; the living room, hub of bungalow living; the den, study, or library; the kitchen and dining room; and bedrooms that range from nursery to sleeping porch. Finishing touches of the period abound: textiles, pillows, wall treatments, lighting fixtures, millwork detailing, art glass, and more.

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Hardcover: 192 pages
Publisher: Penguin Studio
(November 1997)

The Oakland Paramount
by Susannah Harris Stone

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Textbook Binding
Publisher: AAA
(November 1982)

How to Buy a House in California
by Ralph E. Warner ,Ira Serkes ,George Devine ,Linda Allison (Illustrator), Ilona Bray (Editor)

A valuable resource for California homebuyers and real estate professionals throughout its many editions.

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Paperback: 368 pages
Publisher: Nolo Press
8th edition (August 2002)

City Smart: Berkeley/Oakland
by John Weil

Whether you're just visiting or a local looking for something new to do, City Smart: Berkeley and Oakland will help you enjoy the best that these East Bay communities have to offer. Bay Area resident John Weil has collected "city favorites" lists from area residents, so you'll get the inside scoop on the real deals, the best sights, and the hippest hotspots - including a list of the top ten places to eat selected by Alice Waters, owner/founder of the renowned Chez Panisse Restaurant. In addition to essential information on dining and accommodations, everything from gospel churches to flea markets and swap meets is detailed in this engaging guide.

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Paperback: 224 pages
Publisher: Avalon Travel Publishing
1st edition (September 30, 2000)

Oakland Welcomes the World
by Mary Ellen Butler

From Oakland, California's beginning during the gold rush of 1849, to its current dominance as an economic center and transportation hub, "Oakland Welcomes the World" is a breathtaking portrait of the city painted with beautiful words and dramatic photography. Readers are invited to share the treasured multi-cultural heritage of the people of Oakland and the East Bay.

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Hardcover: 136 pages
Publisher: Community Communications
(September 1996)

The Spirit of Oakland: An Anthology
by Abby Wasserman (Editor), Diane Curry (Editor)

Oakland, California is one of the most complex and dynamic cities in America. The Spirit of Oakland presents the fresh perspectives of 16 authors who represent the voices of Oakland. Organized thematically and moving backward and forward in time, this book is an exceptionally colorful and comprehensive popular history.

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Hardcover: 296 pages
Publisher: Heritage Media Corporation
(September 15, 2000)

Keep the Ball a Rolling: A Pictorial History of Claremont Country Club, 1903-2003
by J. Parry Wagener

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Hardcover
Publisher: Donning Co Pub
(February 2003)

Gertrude Stein:  In Words & Pictures:  A Photobiography
by Gertrude Stein (Editor), Renate Stendhal (Editor)

Gertrude Stein, a writer who loved pictures-- particularly of herself--is the perfect subject for a photo-biography. Called the "Mother of Modernism," Stein, a brilliant, independent, and eccentric American who attended medical school before choosing art over science, placed herself firmly at the center of Paris' so-called Lost Generation of writers, painters, and photographers.

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Paperback: 288 pages
Publisher: Algonquin Books; (November 1994)

The Ultimate Oakland Raiders Trivia Book
by Dave Newhouse

What was the original name of the Oakland Raiders? There are hundreds of brain-bafflers like these and statistical subtleties from Raiders history. Plus, profiles of 15 Raiders greats like Jim Otto, Fred Biletnikoff, Art Shell, Mike Haynes and Jim Plunket. This is a must for any true Raiders fan. Over 100 pages!

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Paperback: 112 pages
Publisher: American Sports Media; (September 2001)

Foghorn Outdoors: 101 Great Hikes of the San Francisco Bay Area
by Ann Marie Brown (Photographer)

This book provides detailed information on the trails, which range from mountaintop rambles on Mount Diablo and Mount Tamalpais to seashore strolls at Point Reyes and Ao Nuevo. All trails are rated according to difficulty and the time required for hiking. Tips on weather and how to avoid the crowds are included. Special attention is given to wildlife habitats and areas of botanical interest.

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Paperback: 318 pages
Publisher: Avalon Travel Publishing; 1st edition (April 2000)

East Bay Trails: Outdoor Adventures in Alameda and Contra Costa
by David Weintraub ,Galen A. Rowell

East Bay Trails is the most complete and up-to-date trail guide for Alameda and Contra Costa Counties. While the route descriptions pertain to hiking most of all, other outdoor enthusiasts-fitness walkers, joggers, equestrians, and bicyclists-will also find them useful. Each route description begins with a snapshot of the hike: distance, time, rating (Easy, Moderate, or Difficult), and highlights. Foreword by Galen Rowell.

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Paperback: 310 pages
Publisher: Wilderness Press; (May 1998)

Insiders' Guide to Berkeley and the East Bay (Insiders' Guide)
by Carol Fowler (Author)

Insiders' Guide to Berkeley and the East Bay offers travelers, newcomers and locals the best, most comprehensive information on what's happening in this beautiful and culturally vibrant area. The stunning views in Mount Diablo State Park, the urban shopping neighborhoods of Elmwood and Rockridge, and the world-renowned UC-Berkeley are just a few of the area's many attractions. Whether you prefer to ride the ferry across San Francisco Bay, spend the afternoon browsing Berkeley's many bookshops, or sample authentic Mexican food at a taqueria, you'll find limitless opportunities for fun, dining, recreation, and adventure.

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Paperback: 416 pages
Publisher: Globe Pequot Pr; 1 edition (November 1, 2002)

12 Short Hikes San Francisco Bay Area--East Bay
by Nancy Salcedo

The 12 Short Hikes Series is written for families, newcomers to the area, and anybody looking for easy access to an outdoor experience. Each book describes in clear graphic form 12 easy and scenic hikes of less than two hours.

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Paperback: 32 pages
Publisher: Chockstone Pr; (April 1997)

Oakland/Alameda County Map Book

The Map Book is a detailed road map of a city. This product is a great alternative to those bulky expensive street atlases. The books are very easy to use, very easy to read with it's large print and double-line roads. The Map Books also includes an easy to follow index of all streets and features. A must for every home or car.

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Mass Market Paperback: 96 pages
Publisher: GM Johnson and Associates, Ltd.; (May 10, 1999)

Fire in the Hills: A Collective Remembrance
by Patricia Adler (Editor)

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Paperback
Publisher: Writers Block; (November 1992)