books about: connecticut     books:       Outside the Limelight: Basketball in the Ivy League Kathy Orton Rutgers University Press, 2009 Outside the Limelight is the first book to look inside Ivy League basketball. Kathy Orton weaves together the stories of coaches and players as they move from fall practice through an entire season and ahead to the NCAA tournament. Vividly capturing the internal fervor of the personalities who champion their gameÂ?all the triumphs and disappointments of an Ivy hoop season.             The Moffats21 reviews Eleanor Estes Harcourt, 2001 Great book... I'm 14 and I still love this book. Eleanor Estes is a fantastic writer and this is one of my favourites. I highly reccomend this book for ANY age-it has something for everyone.             Couldn't Keep It to Myself: Wally Lamb and the Women of York Correctional Institution (Testimonies from our ...71 reviews Wally Lamb Harper Perennial, 2004 Powerful but a tough read. Beautifully done but it is a book about evil. Its point of view is from those who have done evil. They somehow justify their lives. That is human nature. We should pray for them all. There is much to pray for in this book. The author/editor has produced a work of art. Black art is no less art. This is a slice of life like no other. There is work to do in society more than in our prisons. This ...             A Single Thread24 reviews Marie Bostwick Kensington, 2008 well written and engaging As a counselor I'm well aware of the sometimes extraordinary secrets and stresses people carry quietly. I've also seen how just one small event (be it an action or a person) that comes at just the right time can literally change a life. Through the lives of some quilters I know, I've also seen how powerful a quilting community can be and how it can make a difference in a person's life. Whether ...             The Old Leather Man: Historical Accounts of a Connecticut and New York Legend (Garnet Books)3 reviews Dan W. DeLuca Wesleyan, 2008 The Fascinating tale of The Leather Man Unveiled I grew up roaming the same woods that the Leather Man shuffled through one hundred years earlier. As a young man we would visit his caves, read and tell tales of his adventures, whether embellished by us or not, his story was always fascinating. "The Old Leather Man: Historical Accounts of a Connecticut and New York Legend" is an incredible assemblage of newspaper, personal and photographic first ...             Wishin' and Hopin': A Christmas Story11 reviews Wally Lamb Harper, 2009 This was hysterical and loads of fun to read. Walley Lamb writes a funny story about a fictional cousin of Annette Funicello in 1964. The story begins in September when Felix Funnucello (the fictional distant cousin of Annette)and his friend Lonny cause the already on edge Sister Dymphna to have a nervous breakdown. Their substitute is a Canadian French lay teacher named Madame Frechette who cuts back on the religious curriculum to teach the ...             CliffsTestPrep Praxis II: Education of Exceptional Students (0353, 0382, 0542, 0544) (Cliffsnotes)7 reviews Judy L. Paris Cliffs Notes, 2008 You need to GET this book!!!! If you are looking to pass the Educational of Exceptional Students: 0353...you need to get this book. I didn't know anything about the 0353. This book covers everything!! See, I didn't get my bachelors in education, I had another major. This book covers all the background of the IEPs, IDEA and how it got started, etc...just everything. I would recommend this book to anybody who want to pass 0353. ...             CliffsNotes Praxis II: Elementary Education (0011, 0012, 0014) (CliffsNotes AP)11 reviews Judy L. Paris, Jocelyn L. Paris Cliffs Notes, 2009 Very helpful! Lots of information and great practice quiz. I definitely felt ready to take the 0014 praxis test after using this book!             Little Pink House: A True Story of Defiance and Courage22 reviews Jeff Benedict Grand Central Publishing, 2009 Used Book Purchase This was my first "on line" used book purchase. The seller said that the book was used but still in very good condition. It sure is! I got the book sooner than expected and it looks brand new. I will definitely purchase from this merchant again.             In the Middle of the Night: The Shocking True Story of a Family Killed in Cold Blood (St. Martin's True Crime ...89 reviews Brian McDonald St. Martin's True Crime, 2009 Very Good True Crime Book I read this short book in about 8 hours. I found it to be a page-turner. It was well written and well researched. I heartily recommend this book to any lover of the true crime genre. One of the interesting aspects of this publication is that the story gives much detail on the life and growing up of one of the murderers. It is rare that you get this kind of detail, as we did in "In Cold Blood." ...             A Thread of Truth17 reviews Marie Bostwick Kensington, 2009 A tale of strength and courage and women's friendship I loved the book. I love when women's friendships are seen as a source of strength and humor and laughter. I love that this woman ran from Hodge, protected her daughter, found a new life, a new home, and a new person within herself. I guess I like hope, and I like to read about women having the courage to start all over, especially when they're going into the unknown. And I loved the quilting, ...             Dr. Mel's Connecticut Climate Book (Garnet Books) Mel Goldstein Wesleyan, 2009 Hot and humid, crisp and cold, or frigid and icy, the climate affects everything from what we wear to what we grow and what kind of work we do. In Dr. Mel's Connecticut Climate Book, beloved Connecticut meteorologist "Dr. Mel" Goldstein explains how the weather in the state changes from season to season, and how weather and climate work together. The book also delivers a fascinating account of Connecticut's weather history covering the past ...             God And Man At Yale: 50Th Anniversary Edition20 reviews William F. Buckley Jr. ISI Conservative Classics, 2004 Extraordinarily Prescient As someone who grew up thinking that William F. Buckley, Jr. was an incomprehensible bloviater, I have come full circle. This first book shows great maturity for a 25 year old. I know at his age I would not have had the temerity to think of the biases of my college teachers. He saw it clearly and was not afraid to publicly criticize them in the pages of the Yale Daily News. I suppose his ...             Wishin' and Hopin' CD: A Christmas Story Wally Lamb HarperAudio, 2009             Two Coots in a Canoe: An Unusual Story of Friendship14 reviews David E. Morine Globe Pequot, 2009 Enjoyable A great story of friendship, unusual travel and conservation observations along the CT river. It has some fine humor and excellent story telling along its journey. It shows that we have a lot in common with relative strangers and yet we can keep secrets from those closest to us. A satisfying read on a few levels. Rick             CliffsNotes Praxis II: Middle School Mathematics Test (0069) Test Prep9 reviews Sandra Luna McCune PhD, E. Donice McCune Cliffs Notes, 2008 CliffsNotes PRAXIS II: Middle School Math (0069) Test Prep Great book for those who need a quick review of basic algebra, geometry, data analysis and discreet math. It was concise and helped me a lot. However, I would only recommend this book if you already have a notion of what you are doing in math. It is not for the very beginner as it assumes some background knowledge. On the other hand, if you are preparing to take the PRAXIS II for Middle School ...             Lost in Las Vegas (Carter House Girls, Book 5)4 reviews Melody Carlson Zondervan, 2009 Fifth in YA series another winner for Carlson Lost in Las Vegas by Melody Carlson is the fifth book in the Carter House series about a group of teenage girls living together in Carter House under the guidance of a former fashion model. Each girl has her own set of troubles, and the series is narrated through the eyes of DJ, the sporty non-fashion forward granddaughter of the house's owner. The other residents are Rhiannon, the quirky ...             Wishin' and Hopin' LP: A Christmas Story Wally Lamb HarperLuxe, 2009 It's 1964 and ten-year-old Felix is sure of a few things: the birds and the bees are puzzling, television is magical, and this is one Christmas he'll never forget. LBJ and Lady Bird are in the White House, Meet the Beatles is on everyone's turntable, and Felix Funicello (distant cousin of the iconic Annette!) is doing his best to navigate fifth grade?easier said than done when scary movies still give you nightmares and you bear a striking ...             Something Missing: A Novel50 reviews Matthew Dicks Broadway, 2009 creative thief Find out about the plot somewhere else, suffice to say its about a very creative thief, by a very creative writer. This book is very entertaining, and the main character Martin, is most engaging. A quick read, highly worth the effort and price, in fact only a few pages, and you will be hooked.             The Witch of Blackbird Pond (Yearling Newbery)392 reviews Elizabeth George Speare Yearling, 1972 Truly excellent book! I read this book as an adolescent, and recently re-read it, as I would like to write Young Adult fiction. It's an excellent story, with very real characters. As a Newbery Award winner, I wouldn't expect any less of a book. I don't understand why some people say there aren't enough books for the young adult age group to read. 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