books by Rutgers University     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.             Notorious New Jersey: 100 True Tales of Murders and Mobsters, Scandals and Scoundrels4 reviews Jon Blackwell Rutgers University Press, 2007 Betcha didn't know! If you're a fan of true crime, mysteries, trivia, politics, New Jersey, weird tales, and everything in between, you'll enjoy these 100 well-told stories of the Garden State's crimes and mysteries, past and present. The author is clearly passionate about his subject, and had some fun telling these tales. Even the captions are entertaining and sometimes tongue-in-cheek. The stories range from ...             Mapping New Jersey: An Evolving Landscape1 review Michael Siegel Rutgers University Press, 2009 A 'must have' if you love New Jersey This is a wonderfully informative book, the kind you can browse through many, many times and always find some new fact of interest. Also, the price is amazingly low for the quality of the book.             Christmas Trees for Pleasure and Profit2 reviews Robert Wray Rutgers University Press, 2009 Must have! This book covers everything for prospective Christmas Tree Farm owners from how to know which land is best for your trees to marketing and selling your trees. It is definialy a must have for those with an interest in owning a Christmas tree farm. The author wrote the book in a very easy and whimsical way to make the book very enjoyable to read.             The New Anthology of American Poetry: Volume Ii Modernisms: 1900-19505 reviews Rutgers University Press, 2005 A Broader Perspective, Calmer Knees The previous review by Mr. Freedman is misleading, I believe. I myself am quite a conservative scholar and have little time for what some call "political correctness." (I would note in passing that I never heard anyone on the Left use this silly phrase seriously until a number of useful idiots from the Reagan era took up the mantra in an effort to let bigots feel comfortable fighting back.) ...             The Old Barn Book: A Field Guide to North American Barns & Other Farm Structures3 reviews Allen G. Noble Rutgers University Press, 1996 Fantastic Book on Barns! For what I wanted the book for it is a fantastic resourse. I build model barns and covered bridges. This book has not only given me new ideas but also a history behind them. Love the book.             Quicksand and Passing (American Women Writers Series)11 reviews Nella Larsen Rutgers University Press, 1986 2 nicely paired novellas Quicksand is one of my favorite fictional stories. In truth, the word "fiction" can not adequately touch upon the essence of this novel. Helga Green's biographical information is nearly identical to that of Nella Larson, and in Helga we, the readers, see a reflection of Ms. Larsen. Helga is a heroine, tragic not because of her fate, but of her resignation to her fate and inability to rise ...             The Empire of the Steppes: A History of Central Asia18 reviews Renè Grousset Rutgers University Press, 1970 The Wrath of Khans A work of historical research is certainly a well-respected classic when it is used as a primary reference in just about every subsequent book on the subject. Rene Grousset's history is truly monumental, covering the vast steppe region from Korea to Hungary, and over the course of around 1500 years, and incorporates several different realms of knowledge that each would require a lifetime of work ...             Hobomok & Other Writings on Indians By Lydia Maria Child (American Women Writers Series)1 review Carolyn L. Karcher Rutgers University Press, 1986 Intresting at its best Although for a modern reader this book might not seem very interesting it did raise provocative questions for 19th c. readers. Child discusses religious issues and of course the position of the Native Americans in regards to the puritans. However, the ending is very concervative and not realistic.             Mama, PhD: Women Write About Motherhood and Academic Life10 reviews Elrena Evans Rutgers University Press, 2008 Not just for PhDs Although I am not an academic, (I teach as an adjunct and have occasional fantasies about becoming a professor), I found this book highly engaging. Who knew that the academy, that last bastion of liberal arts, was so conservative? The writers offer up stories of trying to accomodate both scholarship and motherhood - and occasionally giving up, as well as tips on how to deal with colleagues and ...             The Prohibition Hangover: Alcohol in America from Demon Rum to Cult Cabernet3 reviews Garrett Peck Rutgers University Press, 2009 Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Alcohol The author takes on the subject of alcohol, and covers it from every angle, delving into such diverse topics as the history of alcohol (and its potential future); changing social attitudes about consumption; the medical evidence regarding drinking; politics, and the motivation of alcohol taxation; and the impact of religion on alcohol use. Overarching all this is an in-depth discussion of the ...             New Jersey Day Trips: A Guide to Outings in New Jersey and Nearby Areas of New York, Pennsylvania, and ...4 reviews Patrick Sarver Rutgers University Press, 2007 Still the best New format looks good for this old favorite. The 10th edition,published by Rutgers Univ. Press, may be a little milder in its view of NJ outings than previous editions, but the book still has a "voice". There are many new entries, quite a few of the short, factual variety so newcomers to the state should find plenty to do. Earlier editions had better cross-references and indexes, but this one has ...             The Life and Times of Richard J. Hughes: The Politics of Civility2 reviews John B. Wefing Rutgers University Press, 2009 Fantastic! This book clearly describes the life of one of New Jersey's greatest assets. John Wefing has done a remarkable job. Anyone interested in public service, social justice and law should read this book. A masterpiece!             The Star of Bethlehem : The Legacy of the Magi23 reviews Michael R. Molnar Rutgers University Press, 1999 Is it April 17, 6 BC? Professional astronomer Michael Molnar's "The Star of Bethlehem: The Legacy of the Magi" (2000) is destined to become a classic in star studies. This 187-page (hardback) book is well documented with 16 informative pages of endnotes, a helpful 11-page glossary, and a 5-page chronology. Molnar also completes this work with an interesting 9-page appendix entitled "Defining the Position of the ...             Heal Your Heart: How You Can Prevent or Reverse Heart Disease10 reviews K. Lance Gould Rutgers University Press, 2000 Amazing technological advance in heart "scanning" enables non-invasive diagnosis and treatment of heart disease! After reading this book and (for the first time) understanding heart disease, I traveled to Houston to meet Professor Gould to undergo his non-invasive tests and to receive his diagnosis. It took less than an hour to have several CAT Scans and two PET Scans. After re-dressing, I entered Dr. Gould's office where he showed me (on his computer) three dimensional images of my heart, color-coded to ...             Hiking the Road to Ruins: Day Trips and Camping Adventures to Iron Mines, Old Military Sites, and Things ...6 reviews David A. Steinberg Rutgers University Press, 2007 Response to comments about maps and difficulty ratings I'd like to address some of the issues people have brought up in their reviews. The back cover states that the book is "geared for the experienced hiker or camping adventurer", which is not to say casual explorers are not welcome; indeed, I'm glad they're coming aboard, but they need to plan carefully. Maybe they should start out with the easier hikes and build up experience for the more ...             Frauen: German Women Recall the Third Reich17 reviews Alison Owings Rutgers University Press, 1995 Marvelous writing Frauen offers good insight into the lives of German women during the Third Reich. If some questions are left unanswered, it can be attributed to the women interviewed and not to the author, who had done her homework well and asked direct questions. Having lived in postwar Germany and received the same evasive answers, I was able to nod a hearty Ja to her frustrations. The only "fault" I found ...             Gender Play: Girls and Boys in School4 reviews Barrie Thorne Rutgers University Press, 1993 Good How boys and girls play differently. Dyaids (Groups of 2 girls) vs Tryqids and more (Groups of 3 or moreboys)....(If I remember correctly. I found it rather dull s I only read what was required.             Making Reform Work: The Case for Transforming American Higher Education Robert Zemsky Rutgers University Press, 2009 Making Reform Work is a practical narrative of ideas that begins by describing who is saying what about American higher educationÂ?whoÂ?s angry, whoÂ?s disappointed, and why. Robert Zemsky argues that improving higher education will require enlisting faculty leadership, on the one hand, and, on the other, a strategy for changing the higher education system.             Hidden New York: A Guide to Places That Matter4 reviews Steven J. Zeitlin, Marci Reaven Rutgers University Press, 2006 The Cube, the Mosaic trail, the Hua Mei Garden: What a great New York! Every week, it seems, someone writes from the country beyond the Hudson River to announce a visit to New York. "What shall I do?" you ask. "What should I see?" It's a funny request: Because I live uptown, in a lovely, quiet neighborhood that you probably wouldn't want to visit and I never want to leave, I rarely go to what you may think of as "New York." Still, I muster a list. 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