South Plainfield's rich and varied history mirrors that of New Jersey as a whole. Early on, Native Americans first recognized the potential of the area and called it home. Later, in the 166 0s, Baptists from New England, Scottish Quakers, and Dutch settlers erected mills and trans
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South Plainfield in the 20th Century
By Veit, Richard
Located in northern Middlesex County, South Plainfield has a rich and fascinating history. It was first settled by the Lenape and later by immigrants from Scotland, England, and the Netherlands. Mills were built, and by the 18th century, it was home to numerous farms and two hamle
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**Please note there are many other local South Plainfield books in our collection. If you are interested, you can search our catalog for "South Plainfield" and then limit your search results (on the lefthand side) to "Items owned by South Plainfield" (results will show up with a green shaded background). You can also ask staff for assitance in person or via phone or email**
NJ History and Anecdotes
Envisioning New Jersey
By Lurie, Maxine N
See New Jersey history as you read about it! Envisioning New Jersey brings together 650 spectacular images that illuminate the course of the state's history, from prehistoric times to the present. Readers may think they know New Jersey's history - the state's increasing div
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New Jersey Curiosities
By Genovese1, Peter
New Jersey--home of "The Sopranos,' ten-story-high landfills, and the ugliest highway in the history of pavement (the New Jersey Turnpike) , also claims the world's best spaghetti, nicest sandwich, and biggest ice cream cone, not to mention world-famous crabs, cheesesteaks
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Art of the State
By Gilman, John
The Garden State-home to the prized beefsteak tomato-finally gets the respect it deserves in this unique celebration of New Jersey's people, places, and past. From Thomas Alva Edison and Woodrow Wilson to Frank Sinatra and Bruce Springsteen, from Princeton University's ivy-covered halls to Atlantic City's beaches and casinos, from Washington's crossing the Delaware to Orson Welles' broadcast of The War of the Worlds, this handsome volume shows why New Jersey is truly a microcosm of America. 134 illustrations, 115 in full color
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New Jersey
By Westergaard, Barbara
'Explores the nooks and crannies of New Jersey in the style of the famous Michelin guides, and is aimed at satisfying everyone from the couch potato with a penchant for state history to the intrepid traveler.' -Trenton Times 'Highly accurate descriptions of more than 200 towns, villages, and cities; information on hundreds of recreational and historical sites; town and city maps; little¡Vknown facts, even a special sightseeing tour you can take without ever leaving the NJ Turnpike.' -Princeton Packet In what state can you see ten thousand hawks, the place where George Washington crossed the Delaware River, and the birthplaces of Grover Cleveland, the electric light bulb, the commercial blueberry, the ironclad ship, the diner, the drive-in theater, and modern baseball? In New Jersey, of course! In the third edition of this classic guide, Barbara Westergaard surveys the state's rich diversity while providing the most up-to-date information on several hundred of New Jersey's towns, cities, and parks.
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New Jersey State Parks
By Woyce, Kevin
Some of New Jersey's most exciting history can be found in our more than two dozen state parks. Names such as Wawayanda and Hopatcong remind us of the Lenape, or "Original People." Historic battlefields recall New Jersey's perilous years as "the Crossroads of the American Revolution." Abandoned forges still speak of our first great industry, and we can trace the beginnings of our transportation network in the paths of the Morris and the Delaware & Raritan Canals. From the top of New Jersey's highest mountain, to our last undeveloped beaches, discover the stories of our parks: who called them home in the past, what happened in and around them, and how and why they were preserved for generations of visitors. Illustrated throughout, with original black and white photographs of New Jersey's historic landmarks and scenic wonders.
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It Happened in New Jersey
By Capo, Fran
It Happened in New Jersey features 30 fascinating events from the Garden State's remarkable and unusual history. Learn the truth behind the Hindenburg disaster; America's first real baseball game; Aaron Burr's and Alexander Hamilton's infamous duel; how drive-in movies, Teflon, the world's largest glass bottle, and daylight savings time came into existence; the Lindbergh baby kidnapping; and the reign of the mysterious and fearsome Jersey Devil.
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Jerseyana
By Mappen, Marc
This book is a collection of columns on New Jersey history that originally appeared in the New Jersey Weekly section of the New York Times. A lot of local history is written with deep respect and piety for the past. Not so here. The essays in this book look at New Jersey history form the underside.
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New Jersey in History
By Farner, Thomas P.
Covers witch trials in Mount Holly, the Gloucester County Tea Party, the Barnegat Light massacre, the 1888 blizzard, and the crash of the Hindenburg at Lakehurst
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New Jersey Firsts
By Armstrong, Harry
What do salt water taffy, guide dogs for the blind, and golf tees have in common? They all got their start in New Jersey, of course! Now you can learn about the origins of these and hundreds of other products, events, and inventions in this entertaining, informative look at a wide spectrum of "firsts" accomplished by New Jersey residents. From the development of condensed soup to the first balloon flight, New Jersey Firsts is filled with little-known facts, rare photographs, and fascinating stories that will make you realize just how much we all have to thank New Jersey for!
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Underground Railroad in New York and New Jersey
By Switala, William J.
Maps of the major escape routesIdentifies houses and sites where slaves found refugeChapter on Canada discusses the final destinationTells the story of the network that guided escaped slaves to freedom, its operation, its important figures, and its specific history in New York and New Jersey. Pinpoints major routes in the states, with maps and information for locating them today.
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City of Champions
By Gola, Hank
It was 1939. The Depression loosened its grip on America, yet World War II loomed. Meanwhile, high school football was cresting as one of the country's most popular pastimes. In an era before big money and television engulfed sports, schoolboys shared newspaper headlines and glory with the pros and college players, and drew crowds in the tens of thousands. That Christmas night, 1939, two vastly different teams from Garfield, New Jersey, and Miami, Florida collided in the historic Orange Bowl to decide the National Sports Foundation's national championship. Garfield's Boilermakers were first-generation immigrants from Eastern Europe and Italy, whose parents were drawn to the industrial city's churning factories. Miami's Stingarees were from families from all over country settling in one of America's most thriving and glamorous cities. A pair of towheaded superstars, Garfield's brawny Benny Babula and Miami's diminutive Davey Eldredge created a nationwide pregame hype. The night lived up to it, with one of the most thrilling, magical--yet highly contested--football games ever played in that stadium. In City of Champions, Hank Gola, a veteran and award-winning football writer (and a Garfield kid himself) , unveils this long-forgotten game through voluminous research and numerous interviews. In the telling, Gola mines stories of the towns and the lives of the players and coaches -- and details the grit (and wild strokes of luck and fortune) that led up to a Garfield victory, stunning the football world. Gola also describes how this game, and the sport in general, was a mirror to America, revealing some of the most pressing cultural, economic and social issues of the day, including how segregation stifled high school football in the south and how infantile paralysis, the game's charity benefactor, gripped the nation in fear. And, with war in the air, football imparted lessons to the boys on the gridiron that would eventually transfer to battlefields in Europe and the Pacific. Above all, City of Champions is a story of everyday heroes and lives well-lived. (Hank Gola)
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Digging New Jersey's Past
By Veit, Richard
When people think of archaeology, they commonly think of unearthing the remains of ancient civilizations in Egypt, Greece, Rome, Central or South America. But some fascinating history can be found in your own New Jersey backyard -- if you know where to look. Richard Veit takes readers on a well-organized guided tour through four hundred years of Garden State development as seen through archaeology in Digging New Jersey's Past. This illustrated guidebook takes readers to some of the state's most interesting discoveries and tells us what has been learned or is being learned from them. The diverse array of archaeological sites, drawn from all parts of the state, includes a seventeenth-century Dutch trading post, the site of the Battle of Monmouth, the gravemarkers of freed slaves, and a 1920s railroad roundhouse, among others.
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Rutgers
By Congress, Nita
Received the 2016 Book Gold for the Circle of Excellence Awards from the Council for Advancement and Support of EducationIn 2016, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, will mark its 250th anniversary. Chartered in 1766 as the all-male Queen's College in New Brunswick, New Jersey, the school was renamed Rutgers College in 1825 to honor Revolutionary War veteran and trustee Colonel Henry Rutgers. Rutgers's history begins in the political maelstrom of colonial America; hurtles through the Civil War, the Industrial Revolution, and two world wars; wrestles with social upheaval in the late twentieth-century; and emerges in the current fast-paced global digital age. Today, Rutgers, a leading public research university and a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities, is home to more than 65,000 students each year and 24,000 faculty and staff in New Brunswick, Newark, Camden, and other locations around the state.
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Jersey Shore Food History
By Schnitzspahn, Karen L.
No trip to the Jersey Shore would be complete without indulging in the cuisine that helps make it famous. These foods we enjoy today are part of a long tradition beginning in the Victorian era, when big oceanfront hotels served elaborate meals. Diverse dishes and restaurants emerged during prohibition and the Great Depression, when fast food appeared and iconic boardwalk treats developed. Predating the farm to table movement, fancy and fast eateries have been supplied by local fishermen and farmers for decades. So whether you indulge in a tomato pie, pork roll or salt water taffy, take a mouthwatering historical tour and discover timeless treats from Sandy Hook to Cape May. **Includes 16pp. color-photo insert**
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Weird N.J.
By Sceurman, Mark
Oh sure, Texas is bigger and California is cooler, but for sheer, out-and-out weirdness, no state even comes close to New Jersey. You probably know of the infamous Jersey Devil, but have you heard of the Matawan Man Eater or the Hoboken Monkey-Man? Maybe you'd like to cruise down haunted Annie's Road in Totowa, or take a stroll through Vineland's bizarre Palace of Depression? These are just some of the offbeat and odd, the mysterious and unexplainable, the spooky sights and local legends that don't appear on any tourist map. You'll only find them here, along with an amazing assortment of roadside oddities, abandoned asylums, natural phenomena and unforgettable people along the highways and byways of the Garden State. From Caldwell's Mystery Thread and the Dancing Jesus of Whippoorwill Road to the campaign to save Middletown's Evil Clown, you'll laugh, gasp and marvel at the everyday weirdness that is New Jersey.
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Weird N.J., Vol. 2
By Sceurman, Mark
New Jersey is even WEIRDER than we thought! From the authors of Weird N.J.—with more than 125,000 copies sold—comes a second amazing collection of the wonderful weirdness that fills every inch of the Garden State. One of the bestselling books ever to hit New Jersey was Mark Sceurman and Mark Moran’s Weird N.J. The book was such a phenomenon that it began a whole series of Weird state books, each one a bestseller. But the Marks, as they are called, always knew that there were more, bizarre stories lurking in their own home state. So back they went, camera and notebook in hand, to travel the highways and byways of New Jersey to chronicle more weirdly bizarre stories. And what did they find? How about the pathway of a doctor’s office paved with tombstones? Or a pumpkin-shaped house? Then there’s the Hub Cap Tree, the Birdsville Church (yes, a church for birds), and the bowling ball pyramid that graces one proud resident’s front lawn.
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Spooky NJ
Ghosthunting New Jersey
By Hladik, L'aura
Author L'Aura Hladik visits 34 legendary haunted places across the Garden State, all of which are open to the public -- so you can test your own ghosthunting skills, if you dare.Join L'Aura as she personally visits each site, snooping around eerie rooms and dark
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Spooky New Jersey
By Schlosser, S. E.
Pull up a chair or gather round the campfire and get ready for thirty creepy tales of ghostly hauntings, eerie happenings, and other strange occurrences from times past. Set deep in the Pinelands and Ramapo Mountains, along the Atlantic coast, and in historic towns like Burlington and Springfield, the stories in this entertaining and compelling collection will have you looking over your shoulder again and again.New Jersey folklore traditions are kept alive in these expert retellings by master storyteller S. E. Schlosser and in artist Paul Hoffman's evocative illustrations. You'll meet ghosts and witches, hear things that go bump in the night, and feel an icy wind on the back of your neck on a warm summer evening.
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Haunted New Jersey
By Martinelli, Patricia A.
A fun look at unexplained phenomena in New Jersey, featuring information on ghost tours in the state.Featuring stories about: The Jersey Devil UFOs in New Jersey? The Confederate Ghosts of Finn's Point The Woman in White Water-Dwelling Monsters Pirates and their Treasures Dozens of other tales of ghosts, hauntings, curses, and monsters
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Folklore of the New Jersey Shore
By Timper, Karen E.
"Extending along the eastern coast of the state, the Jersey Shore is filled with folklore and strange happenings. Discover how historical events here may have given birth to legend. Read about German U-boats sneaking past Sandy Hook in shallow water defying commonsense. Drive down pineland roads leading to a tiny clearing where satanic rituals, occult meetings, and whisky stills could have flourished. Chase spirits and spies at the Seabrook-Wilson House at the Bayshore Waterfront Park or consider the famed Jersey Devil. Find out about Captain Kidd and Blackbeard who may still be looking for buried treasure. See the Devil's Tower in Cape May built so a man's wife could see the New York City skyline, but all she saw from it was her husband with another woman – if you circle the tower three times, you will see ""something
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Nature in NJ
Birds of New Jersey Field Guide
By Tekiela, Stan
Make bird watching in New Jersey even more enjoyable! With Stan Tekiela's famous field guide, bird identification is simple and informative. There's no need to look through dozens of photos of birds that don't live in your area. This book features 122 species of New Jer
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9781885061898
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New Jersey Wildlife Viewing Guide
By Pettigrew, Laurie
New Jersey's diverse habitat is home to more than 800 species of wildlife, ranging from black bears to treefrogs. This handy guidebook identifies 85 of the state's best wildlife viewing sites in some of the most unique natural areas in New Jersey. Especially featured are wildlife diversity tours, encouraging multi-day excursions to some of the state's least developed areas.
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Month-By-Month Gardening in New Jersey
By Ballister-howells, Pegi
Never garden alone! The Month-By-Month series is the perfect companion to take the guesswork out of gardening. With this book, you'll know what to do each month to have gardening success all year. Written by authors in your state, the information is tailored to the issues that aff
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Gardens of the Garden State
By Berner, Nancy
A glorious photographic tour of the public and private gardens of New Jersey - from historic formal gardens of former estates, to suburb gardens, horticulturists' havens, and fresh takes on front yards. The most densely populated state in the nation and one of the original thirteen, home to the largest public iris garden in the country, and the glacier-swept endpoint of the last Ice Age - for Nancy Berner and Susan Lowry, who look to gardens as an entry to the history and culture of a region, New Jersey presents an array of surprising diversity. Its temperate climate makes it possible to grow a wide range of plants, while its complex topography - ranging from mountains to rolling hills and flat basins, the scrubby Pine Barrens and the rich Coastal Plain - demands innovative approaches to design.
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9781580933742
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Outdoor Adventures in NJ
Wild New Jersey
By Wheeler, David
The fastest animal on earth dive-bombs him from the skies. A young black bear bounds up a mountain trail a few yards away. Poisonous snakes swirl at his feet. A thousand bats careen past his head in a pitch-black roost. Pods of dolphins swim right past him by the scores. Who? Experienced naturalist David Wheeler. Where? In Wild New Jersey, of course.Wild New Jersey invites readers along Wheeler's whirlwind year-long tour of the most ecologically diverse state for its size in America. Along with the expert guidance of charismatic wildlife biologists and local conservationists, he explores mountains, valleys, beaches, pine barrens, caves, rivers, marshlands, and more-breathtaking landscapes and the state's Noah's Ark of fascinating creatures.
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Rail-Trails New Jersey & New York
By Conservancy, Rails-to-trails
Explore 50 of the best rail-trails and multiuse pathways with this official guide All across the country, unused railroad corridors have been converted into public multiuse trails. Here, the experts from Rails-to-Trails Conservancy present the best of these rail-trails -- as well as other multiuse pathways -- in New Jersey and New York. You'll appreciate the detailed maps for each trail, plus driving directions to trailheads. Quick, at-a-glance icons indicate which activities each trail can accommodate, from biking to fishing to snowmobiling. Best of all, the succinct descriptions are written by rail-trail experts, so you know it's information that you can rely on! Many rail-trails are paved and connect communities, such as New Jersey's 6.5-mile Pleasantville to Somers Point Bike Path.
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Road Biking New Jersey
By Hammell, Thomas
As the locals know best, New Jersey is a land of natural and cultural splendors—and it is a bicyclist’s paradise. Road Biking New Jersey provides a personal tour of all the beauty and diversity the Garden State has to offer. From the rural hills by High Point and the Hudson River Greenway near the George Washington Bridge, to the picturesque Victorians on the shores of Cape May and the historic villages along the Delaware, it comprises a remarkable array of sights to enjoy along the way. Look inside to find:• Detailed maps and directions• Rides for every fitness level and ability, from an easy 10-mile ramble to a challenging 232-mile classic• In-depth information about each ride, including length, terrain, traffic conditions, and road hazards• Vivid descriptions of points of interest• Options to create longer or shorter rides
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Discovering Princeton
By Martens, Wiebke
This photographic guide features five fully illustrated walking tours of the charming New Jersey town with seventeenth-century roots and the renowned university at its core. Explore the heart of Princeton University as well as its more modern sections; downtown Princeton, including some of its oldest neighborhoods; and the campuses of Princeton Theological Seminary and the Institute for Advanced Study. Each walk highlights the town's rich history, varied architecture, and a multitude of local attractions, ranging from museums and theaters to parks and playgrounds. For those who want to roam a bit farther, a host of ideas for short outings and longer excursions in the greater Princeton area are included. With compelling full-page images and informative captions, this unique guidebook will appeal to both locals and guests and makes an ideal gift or keepsake.
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Best Tent Camping
By Willen, Matthew
The essential guide to camping in the Garden State.From the northern reaches of Stokes State Forest to the Atlantic coastal islands, camping in New Jersey has never been better. Best Tent Camping: New Jersey by Matt Willen and Marie Javins will guide you to the quietest, most beautiful, most secure, and best managed campgrounds in the Garden State. Unlike other guides that merely list all campgrounds, Best Tent Camping: New Jersey is full color and profiles in detail only the 50 best sites in the state for campers who seek the serene and secluded. You'll find essential information about each campground (including season, facilities, rates, directions, GPS coordinates, and websites) , as well as a description of the campground; the best sites within the campground; and nearby activities such as hiking, canoeing, fishing, and mountain biking.
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The New Jersey Coastal Heritage Trail
By Robinson, Patricia
Patricia Robinson (Wonderwalks) brings together all the information you'll need to explore and enjoy the New Jersey Coastal Heritage Trail. From Perth Amboy Harbor in the northeast to Fort Mott State Park in the southwest, this 275-mile stretch of Jersey coast links more than 50 natural and historic destinations. Includes a description of each site along with driving directions, contact data, history, and trivia, and more than 100 full-color photographs.
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Women in NJ History
More than Petticoats
By Wenzel, Lynn
More than Petticoats: Remarkable New Jersey Women features 12 exceptional women born prior to 1900. Portraits include Alice Huyler Ramsey, the first woman to drive across America; Hannah Silverman, a labor activist during the Paterson silk strikes who fought fearlessly for better working conditions; Abigail Goodwin, a gentle Quaker who bravely conducted many slaves to freedom from her home on the Underground Railroad; and Clara Maass, a nurse who gave her life to stop the scourge of yellow fever. Each woman in this book made lasting contributions to society and embodied a fierce determination and independent spirit that is as inspiring now as it was then.
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Womens Place in New Jersey History
By Kelly, Deborah Marquis
Intended to help a wide audience of teachers and students, historic site managers, historic preservation administrators and commissioners, government agencies and other members of the general public to learn abour New Jerseys womens historic sites.
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Past and Promise
By Burstyn, Joan N.
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9780810822016
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Native NJ Biographies
Born to Run
By Springsteen, Bruce
"Writing about yourself is a funny business ... But in a project like this, the writer has made one promise, to show the reader his mind. In these pages, I've tried to do this." - Bruce Springsteen, from the pages of Born to Run In 2009, Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band performed at the Super Bowl's halftime show. The experience was so exhilarating that Bruce decided to write about it. That's how this extraordinary autobiography began. Over the past seven years, Bruce Springsteen has privately devoted himself to writing the story of his life, bringing to these pages the same honesty, humor, and originality found in his songs. He describes growing up Catholic in Freehold, New Jersey, amid the poetry, danger, and darkness that fueled his imagination, leading up to the moment he refers to as "The Big Bang": seeing Elvis Presley's debut on The Ed Sullivan Show. He vividly recounts his relentless drive to become a musician, his early days as a bar band king in Asbury Park, and the rise of the E Street Band. With disarming candor, he also tells for the first time the story of the personal struggles that inspired his best work, and shows us why the song "Born to Run" reveals more than we previously realized. Born to Run will be revelatory for anyone who has ever enjoyed Bruce Springsteen, but this book is much more than a legendary rock star's memoir. This is a book for workers and dreamers, parents and children, lovers and loners, artists, freaks, or anyone who has ever wanted to be baptized in the holy river of rock and roll. Rarely has a performer told his own story with such force and sweep. Like many of his songs ("Thunder Road," "Badlands," "Darkness on the Edge of Town," "The River," "Born in the U.S.A," "The Rising," and "The Ghost of Tom Joad," to name just a few) , Bruce Springsteen's autobiography is written with the lyricism of a singular songwriter and the wisdom of a man who has thought deeply about his experiences.
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Chris Christie
By Ingle, Bob
New Jersey Governor Chris Christie has become a national Republican Party figure, famous for his blunt public statements, his willingness to confront powerful special interests, and his determination to change the ingrown, corrupt, backroom political culture of New Jersey. In just two years as governor, Christie has moved aggressively to reduce the state’s ballooning deficit, rein in lucrative entitlements for teacher, police, fire, and public employee unions, cut out-of-control government spending, and create jobs by reducing counterproductive business regulations. But beneath Christie’s combative public persona is an intensely loyal family man, whose deep roots in New Jersey shape his core values. Written by New York Times bestselling author Bob Ingle and fellow journalist Michael Symons, who have covered the governor’s political career for more than a decade, Chris Christie offers the first inside portrait of this fascinating man.
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United
By Booker, Cory
"NEW YORK TIMES "BESTSELLER A passionate new voice in American politics, United States Senator Cory Booker makes the case that the virtues of empathy, responsibility, and action must guide our nation toward a brighter future. Raised in northern New Jersey, Cory Booker went to Stanford University on a football scholarship, accepted a Rhodes Scholarship to Oxford University, then studied at Yale Law School. Graduating from Yale, his options were limitless. He chose public service. He chose to move to a rough neighborhood in Newark, New Jersey, where he worked as a tenants rights lawyer before winning a seat on the City Council. In 2006, he was elected mayor, and for more than seven years he was the public face of an American city that had gone decades with too little positive national attention and investment. In 2013, Booker became the first African American elected to represent New Jersey in the U. S. Senate. In "United, " Cory Booker draws on personal experience to issue a stirring call to reorient our nation and our politics around the principles of compassion and solidarity. He speaks of rising above despair to engage with hope, pursuing our shared mission, and embracing our common destiny. Here is his account of his own political education, the moments some entertaining, some heartbreaking, all of them enlightening that have shaped his civic vision. Here are the lessons Booker learned from the remarkable people who inspired him to serve, men and women whose example fueled his desire to create opportunities for others. Here also are his observations on the issues he cares about most deeply, from race and crime and the crisis of mass incarceration to economic and environmental justice. Hope is the active conviction that despair will never have the last word, Booker writes in this galvanizing book. In a world where we too easily lose touch with our neighbors, he argues, we must remember that we all rise or fall together and that we must move beyond mere tolerance for one another toward a deeper connection: love. Praise for "United" "" An exceedingly good book, and an important book, and a reminder of what makes Booker an important and, through it all, a promising public figure. "PolitickerNJ" What sets Senator Booker s work apart from that of similar political books is that it seeks to elevate discourse rather than bring down opponents of the opposite partisan persuasion. This is a refreshing take, one that is truly worthy of study and contemplation. "The Huffington Post""
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James Gandolfini
By Bischoff, Dan
James Gandolfini: The Real Life of the Man Who Made Tony Soprano is the first biography of the actor who died, in June 2013 at age 51, widely recognized as one of the best--and most defining--actors of his generation. The book is informed by fresh interviews with Sopranos actors, the star's acting teachers and coaches, his childhood friends, buddies from his days as a nightclub bouncer, and Hollywood figures including the directors of his posthumously released films. Bischoff decodes Gandolfini's portrayal of mobsters and bad guys from his breakout role in True Romance with Patricia Arquette to the television series role that made his career, and his portrayals of real people like Leon Panetta in Zero Dark Thirty. Gandolfini's personal life--from his marriages and family interactions to his deep friendships with his fellow cast members--enriches and enlivens this book, and deepens our understanding of the star.
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9781250051325
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Tramps Like Us
By Buckley, Kristen
New Jersey native Kristen Buckley travels through a series of catastrophic detours she calls childhood - one that was anything but normal. Set adrift after her parents divorce, Buckley embarks upon an emotional odyssey through the eerie underworld of northern New Jersey, where perverted gym teachers are as big a threat as the local mobsters, and timbale-playing orangutans wield the power to shape the future. Among the colorful cast of chracaters vividly portrayed are her brilliantlly wry mother; two deaf, adopted siblings from Korea; two Jewish stepsisters; and one pot-smoking runaway. After a childhood spent searching for a place to call home, she ultimately finds it and emerges as a truly unforgettable heroine.
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9781905736232
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Turning the tables
By Giudice, Teresa
The star of The Real Housewives of New Jersey and three-time New York Times bestselling author offers a behind-the-scenes look at life in prison, her marriage, her rise to fame, the importance of her family, and the reality TV franchise that made her a household name in her explosive and ultimately uplifting first-ever memoir."People think they know everything about me ... but they don't. Not even close." Teresa Giudice, star of The Real Housewives of New Jersey, has seen it all, but nothing - not even Real Housewives scandals - could compare to the media firestorm that ensued after she was convicted on federal fraud charges. The infamous, fun-loving Jersey mom of four was sentenced to fifteen months in the same prison where Piper Kerman - the real-life inspiration behind Orange Is the New Black - did her time. Her tiny prison cubicle in Connecticut felt so far removed from the glamorous world portrayed on The Real Housewives of New Jersey. What was a skinny Italian to do? Keep a diary, of course ... In her very first tell-all memoir, Teresa comes clean on all things Giudice: growing up as an Italian-American, meeting the love of her life and starting a family, dealing with chaos and catfights on national television, and eventually, coming to terms with the reality of life in prison. Featuring never-before-seen scans of her prison diary, Turning the Tables captures some of the most memorable moments of her prison stay, including the cringe-inducing fights she witnessed, the awkward conundrum of being trapped when a fellow inmate had a ... guest ... over, and the strength she found while confined between four concrete walls. Even at her lowest of lows, Teresa was able to live la bella vita by staying positive and realizing her purpose. Friends, foes, and fans have speculated about Teresa's prison experience, but nothing will prepare you for the revelations she makes in this entertaining and heartwarming memoir. "The world will see a new Teresa. A different Teresa. Well, actually, the Teresa I always was."
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The Southern Education of a Jersey Girl
By Sullivan, Jaime Primak
Jaime Primak Sullivan, a Jersey-bred, tough-as-nails PR maven - and unlikely transplant in an upscale suburb of Birmingham, Alabama - has spent her entire life crossing the line: whether shes pushing the boundaries of what proper Southern ladies consider to be "polite behavior" or literally traversing the Mason-Dixon line in the name of love. She isnt afraid to say what everyone is thinking when it comes to love, sex, friendship, and many other topics that are all too often sugar-coated in polite Southern company. But when a meet-cute scenario right out of a Nora Ephron movie upends her life, Jaime finds herself a reluctant "knish out of water", smack-dab in the Deep South, starting a life with her new husband, the perfect Southern gentleman. In The Southern Education of a Jersey Girl, Jaime shares hard-learned lessons on Southern etiquette, deep-fried foods, college football, and matters of the heart while living in the heart of Dixie, with her quintessential ball-busting and side-splitting Jersey twist.
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NJ at War
Remember You Are Jerseymen
By Bilby, Joseph G.
Contains chapters on every regiment and battery. Also covers the draft, U.S.C.T. and biographies of General officers. Includes quarterly ordnance reports of weapons carried by all units.
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New Brunswick and the Civil War
By Rajoppi, Joanne Hamilton
At the beginning of the Civil War, New Brunswick was positioned at the transportation and manufacturing hub of New Jersey. Many of the city's young men exchanged manufacturing equipment for rifles, and those whom they left behind witnessed the war through letters from their sons, brothers and husbands. Patriotism, a longing to earn more money and adventure lured these "Brunswick Boys"--close friends and co-workers--to enlist. Their recollections offer insights into everyday life in New Jersey during the war--New Brunswick's factory system, education and medicine. These letters also reveal their struggles to survive amid battles and close encounters with death that so many soldiers faced, as well as their difficult transition back to civilian life.
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Marching Home
By Coyne, Kevin
Follows the experiences of six World War II soldiers--all from the town of Freehold, New Jersey--in the Army, Navy, and Air Corps, from the African-American soldier who endured a segregated army and race riots back home to the sailor who struggled to adapt to life as a post-war police officer. Reprint. 50,000 first printing.
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New Jerseyans in the Civil War
By Jackson, William J.
"A holistic account of New Jersey's role in the Civil War, throwing light on the state's social divisions before and during the conflict . . . New Jerseyans may have been divided about the great issues of the Civil War, but historians should decidedly appreciate this useful study."-The Journal of American History "Jackson has written a broad overview of New Jersey's participation in the Civil War. . . . Whether looking at the armies in the field or the folks at home, one theme recurs: New Jersey's painful struggle with the issues of race and slavery. It is the thoughtful treatment of this larger [slavery] issue that makes this an especially appropriate choice."-Choice The Civil War divided New Jersey just as it did the nation. As a small state sandwiched between two large and powerful neighbors, New Jersey had always enthusiastically supported the creation of a strong central government.
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True Crime in NJ
Garden State Gangland
By Deitche, Scott M
The Mafia in the United States might be a shadow of its former self, but in the New York/New Jersey metro area, there are still wiseguys and wannabes working scams, extorting businesses, running gambling, selling drugs, and branching out into white collar crimes. And they are continuing a tradition that's over 100 years old. Some of the most powerful mobsters on a national level were from New Jersey, and they spread their tentacles down to Florida, across the Atlantic, and out to California. And many of the stories have never been told. Deitche weaves his narrative through significant, as well as some lesser-known, mob figures who were vital components in the underworld machine. New Jersey's organized crime history has been one of the most colorful in the country, serving as the home of some of the most powerful, as well as below-the-radar, mobsters in the Country.
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Notorious New Jersey
By Blackwell, Jon
Notorious New Jersey is the definitive guide to murder, mayhem, the mob, and corruption in the Garden State. With tabloid punch, Jon Blackwell tells riveting accounts of Alexander Hamilton falling mortally wounded on the dueling grounds of Weehawken; Dutch Schultz getting pumped full of lead in the mens room of the Palace Chop House in Newark; and a gang of Islamic terrorists in Jersey City mixing the witchs brew of explosives that became the first bomb to rock the World Trade Center. Along with these dramatic stories are tales of lesser-known oddities, such as the nineteenth-century murderer whose skin was turned into leather souvenirs, and the state senator from Jersey City who faked his death in a scuba accident in the 1970s in an effort to avoid prison.Blackwell also sheds light on some historical whodunits - was Bruno Hauptmann really guilty of kidnapping the Lindbergh baby? Who was behind the anthrax attacks of 2001? Not forgotten either are notorious characters who may actually be innocent, including Rubin "Hurricane" Carter, and those who have never been convicted of wrongdoing although they left office in scandal, including Robert Torricelli and James McGreevey.Through 100 historic true-crime tales that span over 300 years of history, Blackwell shows readers a side of New Jersey that would make even the Sopranos shudder.
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Cemetery John
By Zorn, Robert
For seventy-five years, the kidnapping and murder of Charles Lindbergh's infant son has gone unsolved. Evidence, opinion, and logic have discredited the notion that Bruno Richard Hauptmann --electrocuted in 1936 --acted alone. In this meticulous and authoritative account of the crime, the trial, and the times of the Lindbergh kidnapping, Robert Zorn clears away decades of ungrounded speculation surrounding the case. Inspired by his father's relationship with the actual accomplices --including the mastermind --he presents the clearest ever picture of a criminal partnership, which would shake every class and culture of American society. Using personal possessions and documents, never-before seen photographs, new forensic evidence, and extensive research, Robert Zorn has written a shocking and captivating account of the crime and the original "Trial of the Century.
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The Jersey Sting
By Sherman, Ted
In the summer of 2009 the blog Gawker stated "Everybody in New Jersey Was Arrested Yesterday." Now for the first time, the real story behind the biggest corruption bust in New Jersey's notoriously corrupt history Among the forty-four people arrested in July 2009 were three mayors, five Orthodox rabbis, two state legislators, and the flamboyant deputy mayor of Jersey City, Leona Beldini, once a stripper using the stage name "Hope Diamond." At the center of it all was a dubious character named Solomon Dwek, who perpetrated a $50 million Ponzi scheme before copping a plea and wearing a wire as a secret FBI undercover informant, setting up friends, partners, rabbis, and dozens of politicians. Mr. Dwek played his role like an extra in a mob movie.
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Railroads in NJ
Iron Rails in the Garden State
By Bianculli, Anthony J.
Iron Rails in the Garden State is a sampler of unique and fascinating stories about railroading in New Jersey, culled from archives and independent research. It is a collection of historical vignettes, and because it is not tied to a particular time or railroad line, Anthony J.
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The Lehigh Valley Railroad across New Jersey
By Heiss, Ralph A.
Constructed as the Easton and Amboy Railroad and opened by 1875, the Lehigh Valley Railroad was instrumental in developing the commerce and communities of central New Jersey through which it once ran. Originally built to haul unending trains of "black diamonds" from Penn
South Plainfield History
South Plainfield
By Veit, Richard F.
South Plainfield's rich and varied history mirrors that of New Jersey as a whole. Early on, Native Americans first recognized the potential of the area and called it home. Later, in the 166 0s, Baptists from New England, Scottish Quakers, and Dutch settlers erected mills and trans
South Plainfield in the 20th Century
By Veit, Richard
Located in northern Middlesex County, South Plainfield has a rich and fascinating history. It was first settled by the Lenape and later by immigrants from Scotland, England, and the Netherlands. Mills were built, and by the 18th century, it was home to numerous farms and two hamle
NJ History and Anecdotes
Envisioning New Jersey
By Lurie, Maxine N
See New Jersey history as you read about it! Envisioning New Jersey brings together 650 spectacular images that illuminate the course of the state's history, from prehistoric times to the present. Readers may think they know New Jersey's history - the state's increasing div
New Jersey Curiosities
By Genovese1, Peter
New Jersey--home of "The Sopranos,' ten-story-high landfills, and the ugliest highway in the history of pavement (the New Jersey Turnpike) , also claims the world's best spaghetti, nicest sandwich, and biggest ice cream cone, not to mention world-famous crabs, cheesesteaks
Art of the State
By Gilman, John
The Garden State-home to the prized beefsteak tomato-finally gets the respect it deserves in this unique celebration of New Jersey's people, places, and past. From Thomas Alva Edison and Woodrow Wilson to Frank Sinatra and Bruce Springsteen, from Princeton University's ivy-covered halls to Atlantic City's beaches and casinos, from Washington's crossing the Delaware to Orson Welles' broadcast of The War of the Worlds, this handsome volume shows why New Jersey is truly a microcosm of America. 134 illustrations, 115 in full color
New Jersey
By Westergaard, Barbara
'Explores the nooks and crannies of New Jersey in the style of the famous Michelin guides, and is aimed at satisfying everyone from the couch potato with a penchant for state history to the intrepid traveler.' -Trenton Times 'Highly accurate descriptions of more than 200 towns, villages, and cities; information on hundreds of recreational and historical sites; town and city maps; little¡Vknown facts, even a special sightseeing tour you can take without ever leaving the NJ Turnpike.' -Princeton Packet In what state can you see ten thousand hawks, the place where George Washington crossed the Delaware River, and the birthplaces of Grover Cleveland, the electric light bulb, the commercial blueberry, the ironclad ship, the diner, the drive-in theater, and modern baseball? In New Jersey, of course! In the third edition of this classic guide, Barbara Westergaard surveys the state's rich diversity while providing the most up-to-date information on several hundred of New Jersey's towns, cities, and parks.
New Jersey State Parks
By Woyce, Kevin
Some of New Jersey's most exciting history can be found in our more than two dozen state parks. Names such as Wawayanda and Hopatcong remind us of the Lenape, or "Original People." Historic battlefields recall New Jersey's perilous years as "the Crossroads of the American Revolution." Abandoned forges still speak of our first great industry, and we can trace the beginnings of our transportation network in the paths of the Morris and the Delaware & Raritan Canals. From the top of New Jersey's highest mountain, to our last undeveloped beaches, discover the stories of our parks: who called them home in the past, what happened in and around them, and how and why they were preserved for generations of visitors. Illustrated throughout, with original black and white photographs of New Jersey's historic landmarks and scenic wonders.
It Happened in New Jersey
By Capo, Fran
It Happened in New Jersey features 30 fascinating events from the Garden State's remarkable and unusual history. Learn the truth behind the Hindenburg disaster; America's first real baseball game; Aaron Burr's and Alexander Hamilton's infamous duel; how drive-in movies, Teflon, the world's largest glass bottle, and daylight savings time came into existence; the Lindbergh baby kidnapping; and the reign of the mysterious and fearsome Jersey Devil.
Jerseyana
By Mappen, Marc
This book is a collection of columns on New Jersey history that originally appeared in the New Jersey Weekly section of the New York Times. A lot of local history is written with deep respect and piety for the past. Not so here. The essays in this book look at New Jersey history form the underside. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.
New Jersey in History
By Farner, Thomas P.
Covers witch trials in Mount Holly, the Gloucester County Tea Party, the Barnegat Light massacre, the 1888 blizzard, and the crash of the Hindenburg at Lakehurst
New Jersey Firsts
By Armstrong, Harry
What do salt water taffy, guide dogs for the blind, and golf tees have in common? They all got their start in New Jersey, of course! Now you can learn about the origins of these and hundreds of other products, events, and inventions in this entertaining, informative look at a wide spectrum of "firsts" accomplished by New Jersey residents. From the development of condensed soup to the first balloon flight, New Jersey Firsts is filled with little-known facts, rare photographs, and fascinating stories that will make you realize just how much we all have to thank New Jersey for!
Underground Railroad in New York and New Jersey
By Switala, William J.
Maps of the major escape routesIdentifies houses and sites where slaves found refugeChapter on Canada discusses the final destinationTells the story of the network that guided escaped slaves to freedom, its operation, its important figures, and its specific history in New York and New Jersey. Pinpoints major routes in the states, with maps and information for locating them today.
City of Champions
By Gola, Hank
It was 1939. The Depression loosened its grip on America, yet World War II loomed. Meanwhile, high school football was cresting as one of the country's most popular pastimes. In an era before big money and television engulfed sports, schoolboys shared newspaper headlines and glory with the pros and college players, and drew crowds in the tens of thousands. That Christmas night, 1939, two vastly different teams from Garfield, New Jersey, and Miami, Florida collided in the historic Orange Bowl to decide the National Sports Foundation's national championship. Garfield's Boilermakers were first-generation immigrants from Eastern Europe and Italy, whose parents were drawn to the industrial city's churning factories. Miami's Stingarees were from families from all over country settling in one of America's most thriving and glamorous cities. A pair of towheaded superstars, Garfield's brawny Benny Babula and Miami's diminutive Davey Eldredge created a nationwide pregame hype. The night lived up to it, with one of the most thrilling, magical--yet highly contested--football games ever played in that stadium. In City of Champions, Hank Gola, a veteran and award-winning football writer (and a Garfield kid himself) , unveils this long-forgotten game through voluminous research and numerous interviews. In the telling, Gola mines stories of the towns and the lives of the players and coaches -- and details the grit (and wild strokes of luck and fortune) that led up to a Garfield victory, stunning the football world. Gola also describes how this game, and the sport in general, was a mirror to America, revealing some of the most pressing cultural, economic and social issues of the day, including how segregation stifled high school football in the south and how infantile paralysis, the game's charity benefactor, gripped the nation in fear. And, with war in the air, football imparted lessons to the boys on the gridiron that would eventually transfer to battlefields in Europe and the Pacific. Above all, City of Champions is a story of everyday heroes and lives well-lived. (Hank Gola)
Digging New Jersey's Past
By Veit, Richard
When people think of archaeology, they commonly think of unearthing the remains of ancient civilizations in Egypt, Greece, Rome, Central or South America. But some fascinating history can be found in your own New Jersey backyard -- if you know where to look. Richard Veit takes readers on a well-organized guided tour through four hundred years of Garden State development as seen through archaeology in Digging New Jersey's Past. This illustrated guidebook takes readers to some of the state's most interesting discoveries and tells us what has been learned or is being learned from them. The diverse array of archaeological sites, drawn from all parts of the state, includes a seventeenth-century Dutch trading post, the site of the Battle of Monmouth, the gravemarkers of freed slaves, and a 1920s railroad roundhouse, among others.
Rutgers
By Congress, Nita
Received the 2016 Book Gold for the Circle of Excellence Awards from the Council for Advancement and Support of EducationIn 2016, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, will mark its 250th anniversary. Chartered in 1766 as the all-male Queen's College in New Brunswick, New Jersey, the school was renamed Rutgers College in 1825 to honor Revolutionary War veteran and trustee Colonel Henry Rutgers. Rutgers's history begins in the political maelstrom of colonial America; hurtles through the Civil War, the Industrial Revolution, and two world wars; wrestles with social upheaval in the late twentieth-century; and emerges in the current fast-paced global digital age. Today, Rutgers, a leading public research university and a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities, is home to more than 65,000 students each year and 24,000 faculty and staff in New Brunswick, Newark, Camden, and other locations around the state.
Jersey Shore Food History
By Schnitzspahn, Karen L.
No trip to the Jersey Shore would be complete without indulging in the cuisine that helps make it famous. These foods we enjoy today are part of a long tradition beginning in the Victorian era, when big oceanfront hotels served elaborate meals. Diverse dishes and restaurants emerged during prohibition and the Great Depression, when fast food appeared and iconic boardwalk treats developed. Predating the farm to table movement, fancy and fast eateries have been supplied by local fishermen and farmers for decades. So whether you indulge in a tomato pie, pork roll or salt water taffy, take a mouthwatering historical tour and discover timeless treats from Sandy Hook to Cape May. **Includes 16pp. color-photo insert**
Weird N.J.
By Sceurman, Mark
Oh sure, Texas is bigger and California is cooler, but for sheer, out-and-out weirdness, no state even comes close to New Jersey. You probably know of the infamous Jersey Devil, but have you heard of the Matawan Man Eater or the Hoboken Monkey-Man? Maybe you'd like to cruise down haunted Annie's Road in Totowa, or take a stroll through Vineland's bizarre Palace of Depression? These are just some of the offbeat and odd, the mysterious and unexplainable, the spooky sights and local legends that don't appear on any tourist map. You'll only find them here, along with an amazing assortment of roadside oddities, abandoned asylums, natural phenomena and unforgettable people along the highways and byways of the Garden State. From Caldwell's Mystery Thread and the Dancing Jesus of Whippoorwill Road to the campaign to save Middletown's Evil Clown, you'll laugh, gasp and marvel at the everyday weirdness that is New Jersey.
Weird N.J., Vol. 2
By Sceurman, Mark
New Jersey is even WEIRDER than we thought! From the authors of Weird N.J.—with more than 125,000 copies sold—comes a second amazing collection of the wonderful weirdness that fills every inch of the Garden State. One of the bestselling books ever to hit New Jersey was Mark Sceurman and Mark Moran’s Weird N.J. The book was such a phenomenon that it began a whole series of Weird state books, each one a bestseller. But the Marks, as they are called, always knew that there were more, bizarre stories lurking in their own home state. So back they went, camera and notebook in hand, to travel the highways and byways of New Jersey to chronicle more weirdly bizarre stories. And what did they find? How about the pathway of a doctor’s office paved with tombstones? Or a pumpkin-shaped house? Then there’s the Hub Cap Tree, the Birdsville Church (yes, a church for birds), and the bowling ball pyramid that graces one proud resident’s front lawn.
Spooky NJ
Ghosthunting New Jersey
By Hladik, L'aura
Author L'Aura Hladik visits 34 legendary haunted places across the Garden State, all of which are open to the public -- so you can test your own ghosthunting skills, if you dare.Join L'Aura as she personally visits each site, snooping around eerie rooms and dark
Spooky New Jersey
By Schlosser, S. E.
Pull up a chair or gather round the campfire and get ready for thirty creepy tales of ghostly hauntings, eerie happenings, and other strange occurrences from times past. Set deep in the Pinelands and Ramapo Mountains, along the Atlantic coast, and in historic towns like Burlington and Springfield, the stories in this entertaining and compelling collection will have you looking over your shoulder again and again.New Jersey folklore traditions are kept alive in these expert retellings by master storyteller S. E. Schlosser and in artist Paul Hoffman's evocative illustrations. You'll meet ghosts and witches, hear things that go bump in the night, and feel an icy wind on the back of your neck on a warm summer evening.
Haunted New Jersey
By Martinelli, Patricia A.
A fun look at unexplained phenomena in New Jersey, featuring information on ghost tours in the state.Featuring stories about: The Jersey Devil UFOs in New Jersey? The Confederate Ghosts of Finn's Point The Woman in White Water-Dwelling Monsters Pirates and their Treasures Dozens of other tales of ghosts, hauntings, curses, and monsters
Folklore of the New Jersey Shore
By Timper, Karen E.
"Extending along the eastern coast of the state, the Jersey Shore is filled with folklore and strange happenings. Discover how historical events here may have given birth to legend. Read about German U-boats sneaking past Sandy Hook in shallow water defying commonsense. Drive down pineland roads leading to a tiny clearing where satanic rituals, occult meetings, and whisky stills could have flourished. Chase spirits and spies at the Seabrook-Wilson House at the Bayshore Waterfront Park or consider the famed Jersey Devil. Find out about Captain Kidd and Blackbeard who may still be looking for buried treasure. See the Devil's Tower in Cape May built so a man's wife could see the New York City skyline, but all she saw from it was her husband with another woman – if you circle the tower three times, you will see ""something .
Nature in NJ
Birds of New Jersey Field Guide
By Tekiela, Stan
Make bird watching in New Jersey even more enjoyable! With Stan Tekiela's famous field guide, bird identification is simple and informative. There's no need to look through dozens of photos of birds that don't live in your area. This book features 122 species of New Jer
New Jersey Wildlife Viewing Guide
By Pettigrew, Laurie
New Jersey's diverse habitat is home to more than 800 species of wildlife, ranging from black bears to treefrogs. This handy guidebook identifies 85 of the state's best wildlife viewing sites in some of the most unique natural areas in New Jersey. Especially featured are wildlife diversity tours, encouraging multi-day excursions to some of the state's least developed areas.
Month-By-Month Gardening in New Jersey
By Ballister-howells, Pegi
Never garden alone! The Month-By-Month series is the perfect companion to take the guesswork out of gardening. With this book, you'll know what to do each month to have gardening success all year. Written by authors in your state, the information is tailored to the issues that aff
Gardens of the Garden State
By Berner, Nancy
A glorious photographic tour of the public and private gardens of New Jersey - from historic formal gardens of former estates, to suburb gardens, horticulturists' havens, and fresh takes on front yards. The most densely populated state in the nation and one of the original thirteen, home to the largest public iris garden in the country, and the glacier-swept endpoint of the last Ice Age - for Nancy Berner and Susan Lowry, who look to gardens as an entry to the history and culture of a region, New Jersey presents an array of surprising diversity. Its temperate climate makes it possible to grow a wide range of plants, while its complex topography - ranging from mountains to rolling hills and flat basins, the scrubby Pine Barrens and the rich Coastal Plain - demands innovative approaches to design.
Outdoor Adventures in NJ
Wild New Jersey
By Wheeler, David
The fastest animal on earth dive-bombs him from the skies. A young black bear bounds up a mountain trail a few yards away. Poisonous snakes swirl at his feet. A thousand bats careen past his head in a pitch-black roost. Pods of dolphins swim right past him by the scores. Who? Experienced naturalist David Wheeler. Where? In Wild New Jersey, of course.Wild New Jersey invites readers along Wheeler's whirlwind year-long tour of the most ecologically diverse state for its size in America. Along with the expert guidance of charismatic wildlife biologists and local conservationists, he explores mountains, valleys, beaches, pine barrens, caves, rivers, marshlands, and more-breathtaking landscapes and the state's Noah's Ark of fascinating creatures.
Rail-Trails New Jersey & New York
By Conservancy, Rails-to-trails
Explore 50 of the best rail-trails and multiuse pathways with this official guide All across the country, unused railroad corridors have been converted into public multiuse trails. Here, the experts from Rails-to-Trails Conservancy present the best of these rail-trails -- as well as other multiuse pathways -- in New Jersey and New York. You'll appreciate the detailed maps for each trail, plus driving directions to trailheads. Quick, at-a-glance icons indicate which activities each trail can accommodate, from biking to fishing to snowmobiling. Best of all, the succinct descriptions are written by rail-trail experts, so you know it's information that you can rely on! Many rail-trails are paved and connect communities, such as New Jersey's 6.5-mile Pleasantville to Somers Point Bike Path.
Road Biking New Jersey
By Hammell, Thomas
As the locals know best, New Jersey is a land of natural and cultural splendors—and it is a bicyclist’s paradise. Road Biking New Jersey provides a personal tour of all the beauty and diversity the Garden State has to offer. From the rural hills by High Point and the Hudson River Greenway near the George Washington Bridge, to the picturesque Victorians on the shores of Cape May and the historic villages along the Delaware, it comprises a remarkable array of sights to enjoy along the way. Look inside to find:• Detailed maps and directions• Rides for every fitness level and ability, from an easy 10-mile ramble to a challenging 232-mile classic• In-depth information about each ride, including length, terrain, traffic conditions, and road hazards• Vivid descriptions of points of interest• Options to create longer or shorter rides .
Discovering Princeton
By Martens, Wiebke
This photographic guide features five fully illustrated walking tours of the charming New Jersey town with seventeenth-century roots and the renowned university at its core. Explore the heart of Princeton University as well as its more modern sections; downtown Princeton, including some of its oldest neighborhoods; and the campuses of Princeton Theological Seminary and the Institute for Advanced Study. Each walk highlights the town's rich history, varied architecture, and a multitude of local attractions, ranging from museums and theaters to parks and playgrounds. For those who want to roam a bit farther, a host of ideas for short outings and longer excursions in the greater Princeton area are included. With compelling full-page images and informative captions, this unique guidebook will appeal to both locals and guests and makes an ideal gift or keepsake.
Best Tent Camping
By Willen, Matthew
The essential guide to camping in the Garden State.From the northern reaches of Stokes State Forest to the Atlantic coastal islands, camping in New Jersey has never been better. Best Tent Camping: New Jersey by Matt Willen and Marie Javins will guide you to the quietest, most beautiful, most secure, and best managed campgrounds in the Garden State. Unlike other guides that merely list all campgrounds, Best Tent Camping: New Jersey is full color and profiles in detail only the 50 best sites in the state for campers who seek the serene and secluded. You'll find essential information about each campground (including season, facilities, rates, directions, GPS coordinates, and websites) , as well as a description of the campground; the best sites within the campground; and nearby activities such as hiking, canoeing, fishing, and mountain biking.
The New Jersey Coastal Heritage Trail
By Robinson, Patricia
Patricia Robinson (Wonderwalks) brings together all the information you'll need to explore and enjoy the New Jersey Coastal Heritage Trail. From Perth Amboy Harbor in the northeast to Fort Mott State Park in the southwest, this 275-mile stretch of Jersey coast links more than 50 natural and historic destinations. Includes a description of each site along with driving directions, contact data, history, and trivia, and more than 100 full-color photographs.
Women in NJ History
More than Petticoats
By Wenzel, Lynn
More than Petticoats: Remarkable New Jersey Women features 12 exceptional women born prior to 1900. Portraits include Alice Huyler Ramsey, the first woman to drive across America; Hannah Silverman, a labor activist during the Paterson silk strikes who fought fearlessly for better working conditions; Abigail Goodwin, a gentle Quaker who bravely conducted many slaves to freedom from her home on the Underground Railroad; and Clara Maass, a nurse who gave her life to stop the scourge of yellow fever. Each woman in this book made lasting contributions to society and embodied a fierce determination and independent spirit that is as inspiring now as it was then.
Womens Place in New Jersey History
By Kelly, Deborah Marquis
Intended to help a wide audience of teachers and students, historic site managers, historic preservation administrators and commissioners, government agencies and other members of the general public to learn abour New Jerseys womens historic sites.
Past and Promise
By Burstyn, Joan N.
Native NJ Biographies
Born to Run
By Springsteen, Bruce
"Writing about yourself is a funny business ... But in a project like this, the writer has made one promise, to show the reader his mind. In these pages, I've tried to do this." - Bruce Springsteen, from the pages of Born to Run In 2009, Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band performed at the Super Bowl's halftime show. The experience was so exhilarating that Bruce decided to write about it. That's how this extraordinary autobiography began. Over the past seven years, Bruce Springsteen has privately devoted himself to writing the story of his life, bringing to these pages the same honesty, humor, and originality found in his songs. He describes growing up Catholic in Freehold, New Jersey, amid the poetry, danger, and darkness that fueled his imagination, leading up to the moment he refers to as "The Big Bang": seeing Elvis Presley's debut on The Ed Sullivan Show. He vividly recounts his relentless drive to become a musician, his early days as a bar band king in Asbury Park, and the rise of the E Street Band. With disarming candor, he also tells for the first time the story of the personal struggles that inspired his best work, and shows us why the song "Born to Run" reveals more than we previously realized. Born to Run will be revelatory for anyone who has ever enjoyed Bruce Springsteen, but this book is much more than a legendary rock star's memoir. This is a book for workers and dreamers, parents and children, lovers and loners, artists, freaks, or anyone who has ever wanted to be baptized in the holy river of rock and roll. Rarely has a performer told his own story with such force and sweep. Like many of his songs ("Thunder Road," "Badlands," "Darkness on the Edge of Town," "The River," "Born in the U.S.A," "The Rising," and "The Ghost of Tom Joad," to name just a few) , Bruce Springsteen's autobiography is written with the lyricism of a singular songwriter and the wisdom of a man who has thought deeply about his experiences.
Chris Christie
By Ingle, Bob
New Jersey Governor Chris Christie has become a national Republican Party figure, famous for his blunt public statements, his willingness to confront powerful special interests, and his determination to change the ingrown, corrupt, backroom political culture of New Jersey. In just two years as governor, Christie has moved aggressively to reduce the state’s ballooning deficit, rein in lucrative entitlements for teacher, police, fire, and public employee unions, cut out-of-control government spending, and create jobs by reducing counterproductive business regulations. But beneath Christie’s combative public persona is an intensely loyal family man, whose deep roots in New Jersey shape his core values. Written by New York Times bestselling author Bob Ingle and fellow journalist Michael Symons, who have covered the governor’s political career for more than a decade, Chris Christie offers the first inside portrait of this fascinating man.
United
By Booker, Cory
"NEW YORK TIMES "BESTSELLER A passionate new voice in American politics, United States Senator Cory Booker makes the case that the virtues of empathy, responsibility, and action must guide our nation toward a brighter future. Raised in northern New Jersey, Cory Booker went to Stanford University on a football scholarship, accepted a Rhodes Scholarship to Oxford University, then studied at Yale Law School. Graduating from Yale, his options were limitless. He chose public service. He chose to move to a rough neighborhood in Newark, New Jersey, where he worked as a tenants rights lawyer before winning a seat on the City Council. In 2006, he was elected mayor, and for more than seven years he was the public face of an American city that had gone decades with too little positive national attention and investment. In 2013, Booker became the first African American elected to represent New Jersey in the U. S. Senate. In "United, " Cory Booker draws on personal experience to issue a stirring call to reorient our nation and our politics around the principles of compassion and solidarity. He speaks of rising above despair to engage with hope, pursuing our shared mission, and embracing our common destiny. Here is his account of his own political education, the moments some entertaining, some heartbreaking, all of them enlightening that have shaped his civic vision. Here are the lessons Booker learned from the remarkable people who inspired him to serve, men and women whose example fueled his desire to create opportunities for others. Here also are his observations on the issues he cares about most deeply, from race and crime and the crisis of mass incarceration to economic and environmental justice. Hope is the active conviction that despair will never have the last word, Booker writes in this galvanizing book. In a world where we too easily lose touch with our neighbors, he argues, we must remember that we all rise or fall together and that we must move beyond mere tolerance for one another toward a deeper connection: love. Praise for "United" "" An exceedingly good book, and an important book, and a reminder of what makes Booker an important and, through it all, a promising public figure. "PolitickerNJ" What sets Senator Booker s work apart from that of similar political books is that it seeks to elevate discourse rather than bring down opponents of the opposite partisan persuasion. This is a refreshing take, one that is truly worthy of study and contemplation. "The Huffington Post""
James Gandolfini
By Bischoff, Dan
James Gandolfini: The Real Life of the Man Who Made Tony Soprano is the first biography of the actor who died, in June 2013 at age 51, widely recognized as one of the best--and most defining--actors of his generation. The book is informed by fresh interviews with Sopranos actors, the star's acting teachers and coaches, his childhood friends, buddies from his days as a nightclub bouncer, and Hollywood figures including the directors of his posthumously released films. Bischoff decodes Gandolfini's portrayal of mobsters and bad guys from his breakout role in True Romance with Patricia Arquette to the television series role that made his career, and his portrayals of real people like Leon Panetta in Zero Dark Thirty. Gandolfini's personal life--from his marriages and family interactions to his deep friendships with his fellow cast members--enriches and enlivens this book, and deepens our understanding of the star.
Tramps Like Us
By Buckley, Kristen
New Jersey native Kristen Buckley travels through a series of catastrophic detours she calls childhood - one that was anything but normal. Set adrift after her parents divorce, Buckley embarks upon an emotional odyssey through the eerie underworld of northern New Jersey, where perverted gym teachers are as big a threat as the local mobsters, and timbale-playing orangutans wield the power to shape the future. Among the colorful cast of chracaters vividly portrayed are her brilliantlly wry mother; two deaf, adopted siblings from Korea; two Jewish stepsisters; and one pot-smoking runaway. After a childhood spent searching for a place to call home, she ultimately finds it and emerges as a truly unforgettable heroine.
Turning the tables
By Giudice, Teresa
The star of The Real Housewives of New Jersey and three-time New York Times bestselling author offers a behind-the-scenes look at life in prison, her marriage, her rise to fame, the importance of her family, and the reality TV franchise that made her a household name in her explosive and ultimately uplifting first-ever memoir."People think they know everything about me ... but they don't. Not even close." Teresa Giudice, star of The Real Housewives of New Jersey, has seen it all, but nothing - not even Real Housewives scandals - could compare to the media firestorm that ensued after she was convicted on federal fraud charges. The infamous, fun-loving Jersey mom of four was sentenced to fifteen months in the same prison where Piper Kerman - the real-life inspiration behind Orange Is the New Black - did her time. Her tiny prison cubicle in Connecticut felt so far removed from the glamorous world portrayed on The Real Housewives of New Jersey. What was a skinny Italian to do? Keep a diary, of course ... In her very first tell-all memoir, Teresa comes clean on all things Giudice: growing up as an Italian-American, meeting the love of her life and starting a family, dealing with chaos and catfights on national television, and eventually, coming to terms with the reality of life in prison. Featuring never-before-seen scans of her prison diary, Turning the Tables captures some of the most memorable moments of her prison stay, including the cringe-inducing fights she witnessed, the awkward conundrum of being trapped when a fellow inmate had a ... guest ... over, and the strength she found while confined between four concrete walls. Even at her lowest of lows, Teresa was able to live la bella vita by staying positive and realizing her purpose. Friends, foes, and fans have speculated about Teresa's prison experience, but nothing will prepare you for the revelations she makes in this entertaining and heartwarming memoir. "The world will see a new Teresa. A different Teresa. Well, actually, the Teresa I always was."
The Southern Education of a Jersey Girl
By Sullivan, Jaime Primak
Jaime Primak Sullivan, a Jersey-bred, tough-as-nails PR maven - and unlikely transplant in an upscale suburb of Birmingham, Alabama - has spent her entire life crossing the line: whether shes pushing the boundaries of what proper Southern ladies consider to be "polite behavior" or literally traversing the Mason-Dixon line in the name of love. She isnt afraid to say what everyone is thinking when it comes to love, sex, friendship, and many other topics that are all too often sugar-coated in polite Southern company. But when a meet-cute scenario right out of a Nora Ephron movie upends her life, Jaime finds herself a reluctant "knish out of water", smack-dab in the Deep South, starting a life with her new husband, the perfect Southern gentleman. In The Southern Education of a Jersey Girl, Jaime shares hard-learned lessons on Southern etiquette, deep-fried foods, college football, and matters of the heart while living in the heart of Dixie, with her quintessential ball-busting and side-splitting Jersey twist.
NJ at War
Remember You Are Jerseymen
By Bilby, Joseph G.
Contains chapters on every regiment and battery. Also covers the draft, U.S.C.T. and biographies of General officers. Includes quarterly ordnance reports of weapons carried by all units.
New Brunswick and the Civil War
By Rajoppi, Joanne Hamilton
At the beginning of the Civil War, New Brunswick was positioned at the transportation and manufacturing hub of New Jersey. Many of the city's young men exchanged manufacturing equipment for rifles, and those whom they left behind witnessed the war through letters from their sons, brothers and husbands. Patriotism, a longing to earn more money and adventure lured these "Brunswick Boys"--close friends and co-workers--to enlist. Their recollections offer insights into everyday life in New Jersey during the war--New Brunswick's factory system, education and medicine. These letters also reveal their struggles to survive amid battles and close encounters with death that so many soldiers faced, as well as their difficult transition back to civilian life.
Marching Home
By Coyne, Kevin
Follows the experiences of six World War II soldiers--all from the town of Freehold, New Jersey--in the Army, Navy, and Air Corps, from the African-American soldier who endured a segregated army and race riots back home to the sailor who struggled to adapt to life as a post-war police officer. Reprint. 50,000 first printing.
New Jerseyans in the Civil War
By Jackson, William J.
"A holistic account of New Jersey's role in the Civil War, throwing light on the state's social divisions before and during the conflict . . . New Jerseyans may have been divided about the great issues of the Civil War, but historians should decidedly appreciate this useful study."-The Journal of American History "Jackson has written a broad overview of New Jersey's participation in the Civil War. . . . Whether looking at the armies in the field or the folks at home, one theme recurs: New Jersey's painful struggle with the issues of race and slavery. It is the thoughtful treatment of this larger [slavery] issue that makes this an especially appropriate choice."-Choice The Civil War divided New Jersey just as it did the nation. As a small state sandwiched between two large and powerful neighbors, New Jersey had always enthusiastically supported the creation of a strong central government.
True Crime in NJ
Garden State Gangland
By Deitche, Scott M
The Mafia in the United States might be a shadow of its former self, but in the New York/New Jersey metro area, there are still wiseguys and wannabes working scams, extorting businesses, running gambling, selling drugs, and branching out into white collar crimes. And they are continuing a tradition that's over 100 years old. Some of the most powerful mobsters on a national level were from New Jersey, and they spread their tentacles down to Florida, across the Atlantic, and out to California. And many of the stories have never been told. Deitche weaves his narrative through significant, as well as some lesser-known, mob figures who were vital components in the underworld machine. New Jersey's organized crime history has been one of the most colorful in the country, serving as the home of some of the most powerful, as well as below-the-radar, mobsters in the Country.
Notorious New Jersey
By Blackwell, Jon
Notorious New Jersey is the definitive guide to murder, mayhem, the mob, and corruption in the Garden State. With tabloid punch, Jon Blackwell tells riveting accounts of Alexander Hamilton falling mortally wounded on the dueling grounds of Weehawken; Dutch Schultz getting pumped full of lead in the mens room of the Palace Chop House in Newark; and a gang of Islamic terrorists in Jersey City mixing the witchs brew of explosives that became the first bomb to rock the World Trade Center. Along with these dramatic stories are tales of lesser-known oddities, such as the nineteenth-century murderer whose skin was turned into leather souvenirs, and the state senator from Jersey City who faked his death in a scuba accident in the 1970s in an effort to avoid prison.Blackwell also sheds light on some historical whodunits - was Bruno Hauptmann really guilty of kidnapping the Lindbergh baby? Who was behind the anthrax attacks of 2001? Not forgotten either are notorious characters who may actually be innocent, including Rubin "Hurricane" Carter, and those who have never been convicted of wrongdoing although they left office in scandal, including Robert Torricelli and James McGreevey.Through 100 historic true-crime tales that span over 300 years of history, Blackwell shows readers a side of New Jersey that would make even the Sopranos shudder.
Cemetery John
By Zorn, Robert
For seventy-five years, the kidnapping and murder of Charles Lindbergh's infant son has gone unsolved. Evidence, opinion, and logic have discredited the notion that Bruno Richard Hauptmann --electrocuted in 1936 --acted alone. In this meticulous and authoritative account of the crime, the trial, and the times of the Lindbergh kidnapping, Robert Zorn clears away decades of ungrounded speculation surrounding the case. Inspired by his father's relationship with the actual accomplices --including the mastermind --he presents the clearest ever picture of a criminal partnership, which would shake every class and culture of American society. Using personal possessions and documents, never-before seen photographs, new forensic evidence, and extensive research, Robert Zorn has written a shocking and captivating account of the crime and the original "Trial of the Century.
The Jersey Sting
By Sherman, Ted
In the summer of 2009 the blog Gawker stated "Everybody in New Jersey Was Arrested Yesterday." Now for the first time, the real story behind the biggest corruption bust in New Jersey's notoriously corrupt history Among the forty-four people arrested in July 2009 were three mayors, five Orthodox rabbis, two state legislators, and the flamboyant deputy mayor of Jersey City, Leona Beldini, once a stripper using the stage name "Hope Diamond." At the center of it all was a dubious character named Solomon Dwek, who perpetrated a $50 million Ponzi scheme before copping a plea and wearing a wire as a secret FBI undercover informant, setting up friends, partners, rabbis, and dozens of politicians. Mr. Dwek played his role like an extra in a mob movie.
Railroads in NJ
Iron Rails in the Garden State
By Bianculli, Anthony J.
Iron Rails in the Garden State is a sampler of unique and fascinating stories about railroading in New Jersey, culled from archives and independent research. It is a collection of historical vignettes, and because it is not tied to a particular time or railroad line, Anthony J.
The Lehigh Valley Railroad across New Jersey
By Heiss, Ralph A.
Constructed as the Easton and Amboy Railroad and opened by 1875, the Lehigh Valley Railroad was instrumental in developing the commerce and communities of central New Jersey through which it once ran. Originally built to haul unending trains of "black diamonds" from Penn