Colliers Mills is to most, a wooded stretch of undisturbed acreage, rich in wildlife and prime land for hunting. Situated on the northwestern fringe of the Pine Barrens, it is a common belief that this land has existed in this condition since the beginning of time. Yet, Colliers Mills has seen prosperous villages rise and fall and history made on its soil. It was once home to a politician destined to become the next state governor and Amelia Earhart even graced its presence. A land steeped in rich tradition, Riley offers a peak into this "jewel of the Pine Barrens." Whispers in the Pines: The Secrets of Colliers Mills is not only the story of its past and present, but also a glimpse into its future...

Whispers in the Pines: The Secrets of Colliers Mills

Science & Math

Riley, Karen F.

Gioulis, Andrew

Nature & Ecology

KFR Communications, LLC

The Pine Barrens of New Jersey cover 22 percent of the most densely populated state in the country. It is the largest stretch of open space between Boston, Massachusetts, and Richmond, Virginia. It reaches across 56 municipalities and 7 counties. The name came from early settlers who thought the area was a vast wasteland, but it is anything but barren. Underneath this incredible natural resource lies almost 17 trillion gallons of some of the purest water on earth. Stands of pitch pine gave birth to the charcoal industry, and its acidic swamps were used first for bog iron and later for cranberry production. Many firsts came from this area, including cranberry sauce, cultivated blueberries, and grape juice. Numerous industries have risen and fallen over time. Remnants of forgotten ghost towns bear witness to that history, but the real stories come from the people who lived and worked there.

The Pine Barrens of New Jersey (Images of America)

Arts & Photography

Photography & Video

Arcadia Publishing (SC)

Assurance of Healing The depth of pain is overcome and replaced with the infusion of healing from God into every sliver of your mind, body, and spirit. Healing in the Hurting Places is a personal experience story and outreach for victims of childhood sexual abuse, and those who want to help them. It sensitively focuses on the healing journey—how to recognize symptoms of abuse and offer help. Victims often feel alone, they don’t know where to turn or may believe no one will understand. Karen Riley speaks to that place of pain and takes you on the healing journey that transformed her life. “This is not about the tragic event, but about where to go now. I want them to know that they are not alone, and there is One who can heal their broken hearts.” —Karen Riley Others who will benefit from this story of hope and healing: those affected by alcoholism, drug abuse, domestic, and other physical or verbal abuse—and those who are involved with them. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus (Philippians 4:7). Many victims share similar characteristics and traits as a result of abuse, which often manifest in the same behavior patterns—Healing in the Hurting Places is a springboard to empowerment and better understanding.

Healing in the Hurting Places

Politics & Social Sciences

Sociology

Destiny Image Publishers

From true life tales of murder and mayhem to inspiring accounts of triumph over adversity and Pineys fighting to protect their way of life, Voices in the Pinesbrings the storytelling legacy of the Pine Barrens into the 21st Century. In the spirit of John McPhee s The Pine Barrens, author Karen F. Riley a South Jersey transplant by way of Brooklyn, New York roamed the woods, rural communities, and farms of the Pinelands in search of compelling stories. Combining an uncanny ear with a knack for getting per¬fect strangers to talk freely, Riley takes readers on an engrossing human journey into the heart of the Pines. You ll meet artisans, activists, farmers, educators, local heroes, and regular folks in this collection of true stories, told in the words of those who lived them.

Voices in the Pines: True Stories from the New Jersey Pine Barrens

History

Americas

Plexus Pub

Our country’s first national reserve, the Pine Barrens, harbors a wonderful secret unknown to most outsiders. This 1.1-million-acre treasure trove of pitch pine and sugar sand is home to many rare species and almost 17 trillion gallons of the purest water on earth. It was in this forest that men like Leland Champion logged trees and built sawmills. It was along these waterways that craftsmen like Gary Giberson made prized decoys. And it was in these woods that Stanley Switlik built a tower from which Amelia Earhart jumped, testing his parachute so it could be used in World War II. These woods yielded inventors whose products we enjoy today: cultivated blueberries, cranberry sauce, and Welch’s grape juice. It was here that Bob Buchanan reached for the mooring lines as the Hindenburg ended its final, fated voyage. And it was here in Buzby’s General Store that John McPhee penned his classic book, The Pine Barrens, setting into motion legislation to preserve this area for future generations.

Legendary Locals of the Pine Barrens of New Jersey

Arcadia Publishing

The Pine Barrens of New Jersey cover 22 percent of the most densely populated state in the country. It is the largest stretch of open space between Boston, Massachusetts, and Richmond, Virginia. It reaches across 56 municipalities and 7 counties. The name came from early settlers who thought the area was a vast wasteland, but it is anything but barren. Underneath this incredible natural resource lies almost 17 trillion gallons of some of the purest water on earth. Stands of pitch pine gave birth to the charcoal industry, and its acidic swamps were used first for bog iron and later for cranberry production. Many firsts came from this area, including cranberry sauce, cultivated blueberries, and grape juice. Numerous industries have risen and fallen over time. Remnants of forgotten ghost towns bear witness to that history, but the real stories come from the people who lived and worked there.

Pine Barrens of New Jersey

Arcadia Publishing Library Editions

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