Connecticut Books

A detailed, meticulously thought out, legal compendium, expressed with the characteristic limpidity of the author.

A true guide through the labyrinth of Connecticut mental health law in its various aspects.

Dr. Lassonde successfully walks a fine line with this insightful book. He packs his book with statistics and documentary evidence to support his central argument about the dynamic interplay between family structure and local/state school authorities, but he rises above the standard academic tome with his skillful, humane writing about these Italians, Irish and others in New Haven's little melting pot. One comes to appreciate the pain these immigrants felt in their new land as their sons and daughters become, inexorably, more "American" through their experiences in the public schools.

Having grown up in Gales Ferry, this book was very cool for me. Though I now live in Groton (the next town to the south) my parents still live in Gales Ferry. These are the most amazing books on town history I've ever read. It was so neat to see pictures of my elementary and high schools, and learn the history of the town I lived in for so long.

The pictures these books have are amazing. I've read the Groton book as well as some other surrounding towns, and the information these books possess is incredible. I highly recommend finding one of these books about your own town. They are so informative and interesting.

Written by one of the foremost authorities on the Lenape in New Jersey, the late Dr. Herbert Kraft, this book provides a very good introduction to the first New Jerseyans. Of course, a book of only 60 pages cannot cover everything, but for students, teachers, or anyone else interested in a quick, concise introduction to the Lenape, you cannot go wrong with this book. Dr. Kraft covers the history and the culture of the Lenape from the Early Archaic through the Woodland to the Contact periods. Topics discussed include medicine, religious practices, clothing, hunting and fishing, pottery, and warfare. There are appendices explaining Lenape words and placenames. The illustrations of Dr. Kraft's son, John, complement the text nicely; for more information on the work of John Kraft, building on his father's legacy, go to [...]. That site and this book are good places to begin to find out more about the Lenape or Delaware Indians.

This book tells about Ellen Elizabeth Barlow. Ellen, called Ellie, is a little girl who lives in Connecticut during the American Revolution. Ellie has many adventures. She goes to visit her grandmother and is able to deliver a message to the American Army.

This is a thorough guide with great illustrations and photos.It's a bit big to stuff in your pocket. Much more thorough than my well known field guide. I am a teacher and its great. But I wish I owned when my kids were young . The last creature identified was a Diamond backed terrapin. Useful accesories?; nets, buckets, microscope.

The book that I ordered arrived in a timely manner and in excellent condition.

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More than words was prepared by the Department of Christian Education of the Executive Council of the Protestant Episcopal Church at the direction of General Convention as part of the seventh-grade course in The Seabury Series (the Church's Teaching for closely graded church schools).

When I was researching my historical fiction children's book, Tagger, Alone Along the Mystic River, to assure historical accuracy, I used Bill Peterson's book as a reference point. He's done a masterful job of capturing the shipbuilding activities that took place on the Mystic River. Also, he's recognized as the number one expert on life on the Mystic throughout its history.

As the author of the historical fiction, Tagger, Alone Along the Mystc River, I can confirm that the "Mystic Coast" is a well-researched and presented depiction of this beautiful New England coastline. Their pictures and illustrations do it justice.