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Adventure

African Game Trails: An Account of the African Wanderings of an
American Hunter-Naturalist RC 53704
by Theodore Roosevelt
read by Robert Sams
4 cassettes
Roosevelt describes his eleven-month safari with his son, Kermit,
in East Africa after leaving the presidency in 1909. In spite of
the adventurous tone, the former president explains that he
undertook the hunting expedition to obtain specimens to further
scientific knowledge in the U.S. 1910.

Alive: The Story of the Andes Survivors RC 54741
by Piers Paul Read
read by Barry Bernson
2 cassettes (Reissue)
The ordeal of sixteen young Uruguayan men who survived seventy
days in the Andes after a plane crash in 1972. Facing starvation,
they were forced to make an agonizing choice between cannibalism
and death. 1974.

All This and Sailing, Too: An Autobiography RC 54258
by Olin J. Stephens
read by Mark Ashby
2 cassettes
Successful twentieth-century American yacht designer recounts his
sailing adventures: from youthful escapades with his brother,
Rod, and their father, Roderick Sr., through his World War II
work, to his many years with the America's Cup. 1999.

Around the World in Five Hundred Days: The Circumnavigation of
the Merchant Bark Charles Stewart, 1883-1884, Recounted with Zest
and Detail by the Captain's Daughter, Hattie Atwood Freeman RC
54253
edited by Curtis Dahl
read by Colleen Delany
1 cassette
At seventeen, Hattie joins her captain father aboard his trading
bark in New York to accompany him to Hobart, Tasmania. She
records her adventures at sea, where she gradually acquires
duties and skills, as well as her social life in port, where she
visits and parties aboard other sailing vessels. 1907.

Cherry: A Life of Apsley Cherry-Garrard RC 55209
by Sara Wheeler
read by Bill Wallace
3 cassettes
Chronicle of an Antarctic rescue gone wrong. In February 1912
Cherry-Garrard drove a dog team 150 miles across Antarctica's ice
to rendezvous with Robert Scott's party, returning from an epic
South Pole race. The men, however, had frozen to death on the
homeward leg. Portrays Cherry-Garrard as haunted by his failure
to rescue them. 2002.

Jumping Fire: A Smokejumper's Memoir of Fighting Wildfire RC
52866
by Murry A. Taylor
read by Alec Volz
4 cassettes
The fifty-year-old author, a veteran forest firefighter from
Alaska, reminisces about decades of jumping from planes into
potential disaster, concentrating on the 1991 season. Details
mishaps, malfunctions, and other problems crews encounter during
their perennial struggles with nature. Strong language and some
explicit descriptions of sex. 2000.

Last Man Down: A Firefighter's Story of Survival and Escape from
the World Trade Center RC 54321
by Richard Picciotto
read by Gregory Gorton
2 cassettes
Fire chief Richard "Pitch" Picciotto of the Eleventh Battalion
describes being trapped in the north tower of the World Trade
Center on September 11, 2001, when it collapsed. Relates how he
and other firefighters dug their way out when they realized
rescue was nearly impossible. Strong language. 2002.

The Measure of a Mountain: Beauty and Terror on Mount Rainier RC
46784
by Bruce Barcott
read by Fred Major
2 cassettes
Intrigued by Mt. Rainier's dominant presence, Barcott examines
its physical attributes, mythology, and psychological impact.
More of a bookworm than an athlete, he overcomes his concerns
about harsh weather and mountaineering tragedies to assault the
summit. 1997.

Through the Brazilian Wilderness RC 53848
by Theodore Roosevelt
read by Roy Avers
2 cassettes
Former president and avid naturalist Roosevelt records
observations and reflections of his adventurous expedition to the
Amazon basin in 1913-1914, accompanied by his son Kermit.
Describes his arduous exploration of the Rio da D£vida, later
renamed in his honor, and the insects, wildlife, and jungle
environment he encountered. 2000.

Trauma Junkie: Memoirs of an Emergency Flight Nurse RC 54544
by Janice Hudson
read by Margaret Strom
2 cassettes
Emergency room nurse describes her career with the California
Shock/Trauma Air Rescue service in the San Francisco Bay area.
Provides anecdotes of the helicopter crews' varied missions
during earthquakes, forest fires, shark attacks, and multiple
highway and shooting incidents. Violence and strong language.
2001.

Whale Hunt: The Narrative of a Voyage by Nelson Cole Haley,
Harpooner in the Ship Charles W. Morgan, 1849-1853 RC 54257
by Nelson Cole Haley
read by Erik Synnestvedt
2 cassettes
Memoir of a young New Englander's adventures on a whaling
expedition to the South Pacific. In later life, Haley, who was
seventeen at the start of this four-year voyage, recalls the
thrill of harpooning whales and the excitement of exotic trips
among the islands of Oceania. 1990.

Animals and Wildlife

All Creatures Great and Small RC 53926
by James Herriot
read by Bob Askey
3 cassettes (Reissue)
An English veterinarian reminisces about his work in Yorkshire
that began in 1937 when he was fresh out of school. He recalls
tending to the farm and house animals and comforting people whose
pets died. Followed by All Things Bright and Beautiful (RC
39611). Bestseller 1972.

All Things Wise and Wonderful RC 53147
by James Herriot
read by Bob Askey
3 cassettes (Reissue)
In this sequel to All Things Bright and Beautiful (RC 39611), a
Yorkshire veterinarian recalls his stint in the RAF during World
War II and relates anecdotes about the animals he administers to.
Some strong language. 1976.

Birds on the Couch: The Bird Shrink's Guide to Keeping Polly from
Going Crackers and You out of the Cuckoo's Nest RC 53196
by Ruth Hanessian
read by Miriam Wagner
1 cassette
Pet-store owner uses anecdotes to advise bird fanciers on
choosing the right bird and then understanding its behavior and
emotions. 1998.

The Cat Who Covered the World: The Adventures of Henrietta and
Her Foreign Correspondent RC 53178
by Christopher S. Wren
read by Erik Synnestvedt
1 cassette
Wren, a New York Times correspondent, relates anecdotes from
everyday life as he and his family travel to Moscow, Cairo,
Beijing, Ottawa, and Johannesburg along with their cat,
Henrietta. He tells how he reluctantly adopted Henrietta, a part-
Siamese, and how she finagled her way into the hearts of people
around the world. 2000.

The Cat Who'll Live Forever: The Final Adventures of Norton, the
Perfect Cat, and His Imperfect Human RC 53537
by Peter Gethers
read by Robert Sams
2 cassettes
In the latest tale of his Scottish Fold cat Norton, Gethers
realizes that nothing lives forever. He recalls how Norton taught
him lessons of loving and coping with illness after the cat
developed kidney problems and then cancer. Sequel to A Cat Abroad
(RC 37530). Some strong language. 2001.

Grrr! The Complete Guide to Understanding and Preventing
Aggressive Behavior in Dogs RC 53609
by Mordecai Siegal and Matthew Margolis
read by Bill Wallace
2 cassettes
Defines ten types of aggressive behavior in dogs, and explains
their causes and solutions. Describes ways of teaching children
how to interact with dogs and how to choose a basic obedience-
training program. 2000.

The Language of Animals: Seven Steps to Communicating with
Animals RC 55123
by Carol Gurney
read by Barbara Pinolini
2 cassettes
Animal communicator describes her HeartTalk Program, which
enables humans to connect spiritually with other species.
Explains how to talk with animals, find solutions to behavioral
problems, relocate with your animal companion, find a lost one,
and face illness and death together. 2001.

Love in the Lead: The Fifty-Year Miracle of the Seeing Eye Dog
RC 53712
by Peter Brock Putnam
read by Bill Wallace
2 cassettes (Reissue)
Account of the early years of the Seeing Eye, Inc., of
Morristown, New Jersey, the first organization in the United
States to train dogs as guides for blind people. The organization
emphasizes the importance of bonds of love between people and
dogs. By the author of Keep Your Head Up, Mr. Putnam (RC 19280).
1979.

Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats RC 53190
by T.S. Eliot
read by Gary Roan
1 cassette (Reissue)
Fifteen poems by the Nobel Prize-winning author, written in the
1930s for his godchildren. Used later as the basis for the
musical Cats, the collection features such felines as Rum Tum
Tugger, the Jellicles, Old Deuteronomy, Mr. Mistoffelees, and
Macavity. 1939.

The Other End of the Leash: Why We Do What We Do around Dogs RC
55416
by Patricia B. McConnell
read by Mary Kane
2 cassettes
Animal behaviorist and family dog trainer uses anecdotes and
research to advise owners about interacting with their pets. She
explains that human behavior differs from canine behavior and may
therefore be misinterpreted by the dog. She suggests modifying
human signals to gain a dog's trust and cooperation. 2002.

A Primate's Memoir RC 53256
by Robert M. Sapolsky
read by Barry Bernson
3 cassettes
An American neuroscientist gives a humorous account of adventures
during his twenty-year study of baboons in East Africa.
Intersperses his descriptions of baboon behavior with tales of
friendship with the Masai and of dealing with third-world
bureaucracy. Some strong language. 2001.

The Arts

Art Lover: A Biography of Peggy Guggenheim RC 54671
by Anton Gill
read by Anne Flosnik
4 cassettes
Portrait of an influential collector of modern art. Discusses the
New York socialite's promiscuous and scandalous private life, her
years in Europe among artists and intellectuals, and her
promotion of abstract painters such as Jackson Pollock. 2002.

Art: The Critics' Choice; 150 Masterpieces of Western Art
Selected and Defined by the Experts RC 54489
edited by Marina Vaizey
read by Frank Coffee
3 cassettes
A brief chronological history of Western art. An introductory
overview of classical and early Christian art is followed by ten
essays in which period specialists discuss exemplary masterworks
from the Middle Ages to the late twentieth century. Themes
explored throughout include the relationships between painters
and their subjects and the influence of particular works. 1999.

Becoming Mona Lisa: The Making of a Global Icon RC 54099
by Donald Sassoon
read by Robert Blumenfeld
3 cassettes
Assesses the appeal of the Renaissance masterpiece painted by
Leonardo da Vinci and viewed by millions annually at the Louvre
in Paris. Discusses the origins of this portrait of an
enigmatically smiling woman and explains how it became the best-
known painting in the world. 2001.

Brunelleschi's Dome: How a Renaissance Genius Reinvented
Architecture RC 53639
by Ross King
read by Annie Wauters
2 cassettes
Discusses the intermittent construction during the 1300s of a
cathedral in Florence that would require the largest dome in the
world. Explains how this led to the 1418 competition for solving
the architectural puzzle; how it was won by Filippo Brunelleschi,
a clockmaker; and how he achieved engineering marvels. 2000.

Command Performance: An Actress in the Theater of Politics RC
51526
by Jane Alexander
read by MaryBeth Wise
3 cassettes
Alexander's memoir of her tenure as the sixth chairman of the
National Endowment for the Arts when the 104th Congress--led by
Newt Gingrich--sought to eliminate the agency. Explains the
difficulties she faced as an actress assuming a political
position and how she adjusted to working in Washington. 2000.

Divided We Stand: A Biography of New York's World Trade Center
RC 54587
by Eric Darton
read by L.J. Ganser
2 cassettes
A history of the Manhattan landscape from 1626 until 1999. Traces
the political and economic forces that led to the construction
and financing of the World Trade Center. Relates the involvement
of David and Nelson Rockefeller, the New York Port Authority,
city planner Robert Moses, and architect Minoru Yamasaki. 1999.

Vermeer: A View of Delft RC 53408
by Anthony Bailey
read by Ken Kliban
2 cassettes
A portrait of the seventeenth-century Dutch artist and the
society in which he lived. Augments biographical facts with
educated supposition. Includes historical and cultural
information about Delft and some of its important citizens.
Discusses Vermeer's paintings and their lasting contribution to
the arts. 2001.

Astronomy

Jupiter Odyssey: The Story of NASA's Galileo Mission RC 53864
by David M. Harland
read by Lou Harpenau
4 cassettes
Focuses on the spaceship Galileo's journey through the solar
system. Discusses its observations of Venus, the Earth and its
moon, a pair of asteroids, and a comet's crash into Jupiter.
Provides insight into the technical challenges and triumphs of
this mission, launched in 1989. 2000.

Leap of Faith: An Astronaut's Journey into the Unknown RC 54502
by Gordon Cooper
read by Tom Burch
2 cassettes
Former military test pilot and veteran astronaut from the 1960s
Mercury and Gemini space projects recalls his air force training
and his missions with NASA. He pleads for serious research on
UFOs, which he claims to have seen, and charges that the
government has suppressed evidence of extraterrestrial life. Some
strong language. 2000.

Nearest Star: The Surprising Science of Our Sun RC 53835
by Leon Golub and Jay M. Pasachoff
read by Butch Hoover
2 cassettes
Solar scientists profile the Sun's history and physics for
nonscientists. The authors discuss the origin of the Sun's light
and heat, how the Sun evolved, and how it affects Earth. They
present cutting-edge research on the Sun's outer atmosphere and
explain sunspots and gigantic explosive events. 2001.

Biography

Other biographies are listed in specific subject categories, such
as literature, music, sports, stage and screen, and U.S. History.

Abraham Lincoln: The Prairie Years and the War Years RC 54121
by Carl Sandburg
read by Roy Avers
8 cassettes in 2 containers
Historical biography of Lincoln as a man and as president. An
exhaustively researched portrait of the country lawyer whose
leadership guided the United States through the Civil War.
Sandburg's one-volume distillation of his original six-volume
work. 1954.

Alistair Cooke: The Biography RC 53684
by Nick Clarke
read by Vanessa Maroney
6 cassettes
Authorized life of the man best known as a commentator on
American culture and politics and the host of PBS's Masterpiece
Theater. Born Alfred Cooke in 1908 in northern England, he
legally changed his name to Alistair on his twenty-second
birthday and became a U.S. citizen in 1941. 1999.

Almost a Woman RC 53924
by Esmeralda Santiago
read by Suzanne Toren
2 cassettes
This coming-of-age memoir continues the account begun in When I
Was Puerto Rican (RC 38181). Recalls author's difficulties of
moving to New York without speaking English, being accepted at
the High School for Performing Arts, and having her first love
affair--all before reaching age twenty-one. Some descriptions of
sex. 1998.

American Son: A Portrait of John F. Kennedy Jr. RC 54317
by Richard Blow
read by Erik Synnestvedt
2 cassettes
An editor who worked at George magazine until it folded
reminisces about his former boss, John F. Kennedy Jr., who died
in an airplane accident in July 1999. Blow discusses his
perception of problems at the office and in Kennedy's private
life. Some strong language. Bestseller 2002.

Beyond the Medal: A Journey from Their Hearts to Yours RC 54199
by Peter C. Lemon
read by Roy Avers
1 cassette
Congressional Medal of Honor recipients convey their feelings on
patriotism, spiritual and family values, and formative
experiences. Accompanying their heartfelt words, extracts from
the official military citations give the date and describe their
heroism. 1997.

Change Me into Zeus's Daughter: A Memoir RC 52353
by Barbara Robinette Moss
read by Susan McInerney
3 cassettes
Moss's autobiography of a poverty-stricken childhood in 1960s
Alabama, where her alcoholic father and emotionally distant
mother raised eight children. The author was so malnourished as a
child that she needed surgery as an adult to repair her misshapen
face. Some strong language. 2000.

The Christmas Box Miracle: My Spiritual Journey of Destiny,
Healing, and Hope RC 53293
by Richard Paul Evans
read by Gregory Gorton
1 cassette
Evans discusses the unforeseen forces behind his writing The
Christmas Box (RC 43556) and tells some stories of people who
have been affected by reading the book. He also recalls the eight
things he has learned through the course of his Christmas Box
journey. Bestseller 2001.

Christmas in Plains: Memories RC 53307
by Jimmy Carter
read by Jack Fox
1 cassette
Carter, who served as the thirty-ninth president of the United
States, reminisces about family Christmases over the years,
beginning with his childhood on a Georgia farm, through his years
in the U.S. Navy, in the Georgia governor's mansion, in the White
House, and then back to Plains. Bestseller 2001.

Don't Let's Go to the Dogs Tonight: An African Childhood RC
53942
by Alexandra Fuller
read by Anne Flosnik
2 cassettes
Recollections of growing up white in civil-war-torn 1970s
Rhodesia. Fuller's affection for Africa and for her parents--
despite their flaws--withstands her critical scrutiny. Recounts
her family's tragedies, including the deaths of children and
dispossession of their home, and their efforts to deal with
racism, revolutionary politics, and the struggle for survival.
Strong language. Bestseller 2001.

The Dry Divide RC 54467
by Ralph Moody
read by Jack Fox
2 cassettes
In this sequel to Shaking the Nickel Bush (RC 54466), Ralph Moody
is twenty in 1919 when he lands in Nebraska without any money.
Three months later he owns eight teams of horses and falls in
love. 1963.

Find Me RC 54318
by Rosie O'Donnell
read by Erin Jones
1 cassette
Comedian and talk-show host interweaves the chronicle of her
unusual personal involvement with an unwed, pregnant, fourteen-
year-old--raped by a minister--with memories of her own
childhood. Learning of Stacie's plight through her adoption
agency, Rosie begins a telephone relationship with her that
becomes painful and consuming. Bestseller 2002.

Finding Fish: A Memoir RC 53410
by Antwone Quenton Fisher
read by Chuck Benson
2 cassettes
African American producer and screenwriter Antwone Fisher
describes growing up a ward of the state in Cleveland in the
1950s. Born in prison to a single mother, he recounts betrayal by
his foster mother, homelessness at age seventeen, the kindnesses
of teachers and social workers, and years with the U.S. Navy.
Some strong language. 2001.

Five Sisters: The Langhornes of Virginia RC 51881
by James Fox
read by Conrad Feininger
4 cassettes
Lizzie, Irene, Nancy, Phyllis, and Nora, whose lives spanned a
century from the 1860s to the 1960s, were siblings in a family
that lost its fortune in the Civil War and regained it building
railroads. Fox, grandson of Phyllis, tells of their "odyssey on
both sides of the Atlantic." 2000.

A Girl Named Zippy: Growing Up Small in Mooreland, Indiana RC
54946
by Haven Kimmel
read by Martha Harmon Pardee
2 cassettes
Memoir of growing up in the late 1960s and 1970s in a mid-
American hamlet of three hundred people. Nicknamed "Zippy" after
a fast-moving chimpanzee on TV, the author recounts childhood
incidents involving her family, best friend Julie, and school. In
the process she describes her community. Bestseller 2001.

La Grande Th‚rŠse: The Greatest Scandal of the Century RC 53755
by Hilary Spurling
read by Frank Coffee
1 cassette
Chronicles the 1902 scandal that nearly toppled France's Third
Republic. Describes how the schemes, fantasies, and lies of a
French high-society lady, Th‚rŠse Humbert, led to the bankruptcy
of the rich and famous, including the in-laws of artist Henri
Matisse. 2000.

Greek Fire: The Story of Maria Callas and Aristotle Onassis RC
52867
by Nicholas Gage
read by Mitzi Friedlander
4 cassettes
A detailed account of the stormy love affair, begun in 1959,
between the opera diva and the shipping tycoon. Discusses
Onassis's pursuit of Callas, their fateful liaison on his yacht,
the reputed birth of their stillborn son, and their emotional
commitment to each other even after Onassis's marriage to
Jacqueline Kennedy. Some strong language. 2000.

Hole in My Life RC 55222
by Jack Gantos
read by Michael Russotto
1 cassette
Autobiographical account of author's youthful struggles to
support himself and to overcome the effects of a prison sentence
for drug smuggling. Describes his constant fear of fellow
prisoners and his determination to become a writer and obtain a
college degree. Strong language and some violence. For senior
high readers. 2002.

How I Came into My Inheritance: And Other True Stories RC 53420
by Dorothy Gallagher
read by Barbara Rappaport
1 cassette
In a series of vignettes, Gallagher reminisces about her Russian-
Jewish parents in the throes of old age and their happier times
in earlier years. She recalls incidents from her childhood in
Washington Heights, New York, and the Marxist philosophy
prevalent in her home. Some strong language. 2001.

Hughes: The Private Diaries, Memos, and Letters; the Definitive
Biography of the First American Billionaire RC 53387
by Richard Hack
read by Bill Wallace
4 cassettes
Biography of the aviator and movie producer Howard Hughes (1905-
1976) based on his letters, memos, FBI files, court testimonies,
and other historical records, among them autopsy reports.
Outlines his upbringing, succession of wives and lovers, personal
obsessions, drug dependence, and ultimate death in isolation.
Bestseller 2001.

Hurrah for My New Free Country RC 55099
by Leon Charles Fouquet
read by Bill Wallace
2 cassettes
Narrative from the journals and letters of a Frenchman who
immigrated to Kansas in 1868 at age eighteen. His experiences
reflect the difficulties of a pioneer family--railroad swindles,
conflict with Indians, crop failures, and finally moving on for a
fresh start in Oklahoma in the early 1900s. 1990.

Lazy B: Growing Up on a Cattle Ranch in the American Southwest
RC 53655
by Sandra Day O'Connor and H. Alan Day
read by Jill Ferris
2 cassettes
Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor and her younger
brother, Alan Day, recall their childhood on an Arizona cattle
ranch. They describe the hardships and adventures of western
living--cattle drives, water shortages, the isolation, and the
values that shaped their lives. Bestseller 2002.

The Lobster Chronicles: Life on a Very Small Island RC 54823
by Linda Greenlaw
read by Norma Lana
2 cassettes
Author of The Hungry Ocean (RC 48530) relates her return to the
family's island home in Maine to a life of lobstering. Describes
the events and people involved in a typical season. Interweaves
lobster lore with anecdotes, while reexamining her career and
lifestyle choices. Some strong language. Bestseller 2002.

The Lost Son: A Life in Pursuit of Justice RC 53621
by Bernard B. Kerik
read by Michael Scherer
3 cassettes
Autobiography of the commissioner of the New York City police
department. Describes growing up tough in New Jersey, his stint
in the military, investigating his mother's murder, and his
career in the NYPD. Afterword deals with the terrorist events of
September 11, 2001. Violence and strong language. Bestseller
2001.

Love, Greg and Lauren RC 54052
by Greg Manning
read by Tom Burch
3 cassettes
A World Trade Center burn victim's recovery, told in her
husband's day-by-day account that "began as e-mails advising our
friends on Lauren's condition; it grew into a diary of our
lives." Lauren Manning, mother of a ten-month-old, was burned
over 82 percent of her body but left the hospital ninety days
later. Bestseller 2002.

Milking the Moon: A Southerner's Story of Life on This Planet RC
54656
by Eugene Walter
read by Ted Stoddard
3 cassettes
Southern writer Eugene Walter (1921-1998) recounts his life among
interesting people like Federico Fellini and Dylan Thomas and in
exciting places such as New York, Paris, and Rome. A master
storyteller, Walter renders his experiences and observations in
his unique, colorful style. Some strong language. 2001.

Never Eat Your Heart Out RC 52055
by Judith Moore
read by Susan McInerney
3 cassettes
A grab bag of autobiographical sketches in which Moore relates
food's major role in her life. She recalls the mud pies she made
as a young child, the dinners she planned as a bride, the dog
food pet-t‚ she made for unsuspecting friends, and the special
meals she concocted while having an affair. 1997.

The Pact: Three Young Men Make a Promise and Fulfill a Dream RC
54458
by Sampson Davis and others
read by Jake Williams
2 cassettes
Three twenty-nine-year-old African American doctors--two
physicians and a dentist--describe how their friendship helped
them to overcome obstacles and to pursue their career goals. They
share how they motivated each other to leave problem
neighborhoods of Newark, enroll in college, and enter
professions. For senior high and older readers. Bestseller
2002.

A Place in the Country RC 52350
by Laura Shaine Cunningham
read by Laura Giannarelli
2 cassettes
Cunningham describes her transformation from city dweller to
country sophisticate on a farm in upstate New York, as she
negotiates with the land, the people, and the animals, adopts two
girls, and survives a divorce. Companion to Sleeping Arrangements
(RC 31699), in which she discussed her urban childhood living
with various relatives. 2000.

Raising Fences: A Black Man's Love Story RC 54238
by Michael Datcher
read by John Hammock
2 cassettes
Memoir by an African American poet about growing up fatherless
and adopted. "I've been obsessed with being a husband and father
since I was seven years old," he observes. While attending
graduate school, he is led to believe an illegitimate child is
his. Strong language and some explicit descriptions of sex.
2001.

Running with Scissors: A Memoir RC 54817
by Augusten Burroughs
read by Michael Russotto
2 cassettes
Account by a young, self-proclaimed gay of his unorthodox 1970s
upbringing by his mother's psychiatrist. Describes how after her
divorce his mother handed him over to the doctor's haphazard
household. Conveys the traumatic repercussions of years without
formal schooling or appropriate companions. Strong language and
some explicit descriptions of sex. Bestseller 2002.

Seldom Disappointed: A Memoir RC 54082
by Tony Hillerman
read by Michael Russotto
3 cassettes
Author of award-winning Navaho mysteries records his memoir of
growing up in depression-era Oklahoma, serving with the WWII
American infantry, pursuing a career in journalism, and teaching
at the University of New Mexico. Concludes with notes on his
works and some origins of his ideas. 2001.

Sex and Shopping: The Confessions of a Nice Jewish Girl, an
Autobiography RC 54377
by Judith Krantz
read by MaryBeth Wise
4 cassettes
Bestselling romance author describes growing up wealthy in New
York City. After graduating from Wellesley, she spends a carefree
year in Paris experimenting with her sexuality before returning
to New York and eventually marrying a television executive. Some
explicit descriptions of sex and some strong language. 2000.

Shaking the Nickel Bush RC 54466
by Ralph Moody
read by Jack Fox
2 cassettes (Reissue)
This sequel to Mary Emma & Company (RC 43674) finds the author in
1918 diagnosed with diabetes and advised to seek a healthier
climate. Raised in Colorado, nineteen-year-old Ralph looks
forward to escaping Boston. He heads for Arizona, camps out,
works as a stunt rider and sculptor, and travels throughout the
Southwest. 1962.

The Sisters: The Saga of the Mitford Family RC 54027
by Mary S. Lovell
read by Lisette Lecat
4 cassettes
The lives and times of six aristocratic British sisters,
exploring family relationships, artistic successes, scandals, and
tragedies. Traces their involvements in clashing political
ideologies between the World Wars. One of them, Diana, married
British fascist Oswald Mosley and became "the most hated woman in
England," spending most of World War II in prison. Bestseller
2001.

Sky of Stone RC 54699
by Homer H. Hickam
read by John Polk
3 cassettes
The third volume of Hickam's memoirs, following Rocket Boys (RC
47833) and The Coalwood Way (RC 52009). Recounts what he learned
about love and labor unions during his first summer working in
the West Virginia coal mines in 1961, after his freshman year in
engineering school. 2001.

A Song Flung Up to Heaven RC 54044
by Maya Angelou
read by Gail Nelson
1 cassette
In this sixth volume of her memoirs, Angelou documents her life
in the 1960s when she returned to America from Ghana to
participate in the civil rights movement. Discusses the impact of
the assassinations of Malcolm X and Martin Luther King Jr. on
her, personally and professionally. Bestseller 2002.

Sounds of the River: A Memoir RC 54246
by Da Chen
read by Robert Sams
3 cassettes
Continuation of the autobiographical tale begun in Colors of the
Mountain (RC 51314). At university in Beijing, the author studies
English and comments on the growing Western influence on China as
well as on his personal thoughts and habits. Some strong
language. 2002.

Susan La Flesche Picotte, M.D.: Omaha Indian Leader and Reformer
RC 53697
by Benson Tong
read by Andrea Maida
2 cassettes
Biography of an Omaha Indian woman, who was born in a tepee in
1865 and graduated from medical college in 1889. As a promoter of
social causes and a physician for the Office of Indian Affairs,
she practiced Western medicine but remained sensitive to her
heritage, effectively bridging the two cultures. 1999.

To Race the Wind: An Autobiography RC 53815
by Harold Krents
read by Fred Major
2 cassettes (Reissue)
Recollections of a former Harvard law student who is blind.
Krents fell in love, graduated with honors, and passed the New
York State bar exam. Recalls childhood loneliness and being
taunted in public school. Credits family support for his
perseverance. Krents's experiences inspired the popular play and
movie Butterflies Are Free (RD 6188). 1972.

Unbought and Unbossed RC 54553
by Shirley Chisholm
read by Michele Schaeffer
1 cassette (Reissue)
Shirley Chisholm, who was the first black woman in Congress,
discusses her life, family, groundbreaking career, and political
convictions. Representing her home district of Brooklyn between
1968 and 1983, Chisholm was outspoken in her support of the urban
poor and also took controversial stands against the Vietnam War
and in favor of legal abortion. 1970.

Vernon Can Read! A Memoir RC 53586
by Vernon E. Jordan
read by Jake Williams
3 cassettes
Civil rights lawyer discusses the changes in social perspective
and race relations in the United States that he has witnessed and
experienced over his lifetime. The title is drawn from an
experience Jordan had as a college student with a white employer
in 1950s Georgia. Some strong language. Bestseller 2001.

West of Kabul, East of New York: An Afghan American Story RC
55076
by Tamim Ansary
read by Bill Wallace
2 cassettes
Memoir exploring the author's bicultural heritage and his
feelings about Islam. The son of an Afghan father and American
mother, Ansary describes his childhood in Afghanistan, moving to
the United States at sixteen, and subsequent identity crisis.
Discusses his travels through the Muslim Middle East as an adult.
Some strong language. 2002.

A Woman's Education RC 54759
by Jill Ker Conway
read by Suzanne Toren
1 cassette
This third volume of Conway's memoirs covers her decision to
accept the presidency of Smith College in 1975 and her ten-year
term as the first woman president of this venerable women's
school. She discusses the issues she confronted there and the
stresses of her personal life. Sequel to True North (RC 39108).
2001.

Blindness and Physical Handicaps

"My Friend, You Are Legally Blind": A Writer's Struggle with
Macular Degeneration RC 53279
by Charles Champlin
read by Russ Weinstein
1 cassette
A journalist for fifty years relates his lifestyle accommodations
after being diagnosed in 1999 with age-related macular
degeneration. Describes his adjustments to being unable to drive
and read, organizations and tools that have assisted him, and
medical treatments he has tried. 2001.

The Aging Eye RC 54126
by Sandra Gordon
read by Kerry Cundiff
2 cassettes
Discusses the natural aging of the eye, how to protect one's
vision, and the three most common disorders in later life:
cataracts, glaucoma, and age-related macular degeneration.
Describes the symptoms, diagnoses, and treatments available for
these conditions. 2001.

Blind Tom, the Black Pianist-Composer (1849-1908): Continually
Enslaved RC 54557
by Geneva Handy Southall
read by Robert Sams
2 cassettes
Explores the life of pianist-composer Thomas Greene Wiggins,
known as Blind Tom, born into slavery in 1849. Southall details
the exploitation Wiggins suffered at the hands of his manager and
attempts to correct misconceptions regarding Wiggins's life,
talent, and contributions to piano literature. 1999.

Cassette Books, 2000 RC 52217
by National Library Service for the Blind and Physically
Handicapped
read by Butch Hoover
4 cassettes
A catalog of talking books produced on cassette for adult and
young adult readers during 2000. The nonfiction and fiction
sections list books by subject categories. Separate listings
identify books for young adult readers and for Spanish readers.
2000.

Compass Points: How I Lived RC 53316
by Edward Hoagland
read by Ted Stoddard
2 cassettes
A prolific nature writer's autobiographical essays. In "In the
Country of the Blind," Hoagland explores social and biblical
notions of blindness and describes the loss and surgical
restoration of his eyesight. Remembers teachers John Berryman and
Archibald MacLeish and joining the circus at eighteen. Some
descriptions of sex and some strong language. 2001.

Coping with Blindness: Personal Tales of Blindness Rehabilitation
RC 48786
by Alvin Roberts
read by Tom Burch
1 cassette
The author, who is blind, reminisces about his forty years as a
rehabilitation counselor, recalling some of his clients and how
much he enjoyed being in the field. He also describes learning to
live, travel, and work with blindness, based on personal
experiences from the 1950s to the 1990s. 1998.

The Disability Rights Movement: From Charity to Confrontation RC
52812
by Doris Zames Fleischer and Frieda Zames
read by Gary Tipton
3 cassettes
Legislative history of the civil rights movement for individuals
with disabilities in the United States. Discusses the Americans
with Disabilities Act of 1990, various advocacy organizations,
and the roles of technology and deinstitutionalization. 2001.

Eleven Seconds: A Story of Tragedy, Courage, and Triumph RC
55075
by Travis Roy
read by Erik Sandvold
2 cassettes
Hockey player Travis Roy was paralyzed and left a quadriplegic
almost immediately after taking to the ice in his first
collegiate game at Boston University in 1995. He describes his
rehabilitation, supportive family, and eventual return to school
in a wheelchair. For senior high and older readers. 1998.

Facing the Wind: A True Story of Tragedy and Reconciliation RC
53216
by Julie Salamon
read by Erin Jones
2 cassettes
Assesses the case of Bob Rowe, who murdered his entire family in
1978 but spent only two years in a mental institution as a
result. His second child, Christopher, had been blind and
mentally impaired. Rowe's second wife and a former support group
explore his guilt. Some violence and some strong language.
2001.

Focus on Ability: Serving Girls with Special Needs RC 53809
by Martha E. Carroll and Martha Jo Dennison
read by Carol Dines
1 cassette
Similar in scope to Explorers with Disabilities Program Helps (RC
50084) for young adults in the Exploring program. Provides the
scout leader with advice and activities for Girl Scouts with
disabilities. Describes how to prepare the troop and fulfill
legal requirements. 1998.

Freedom for the Blind: The Secret Is Empowerment RC 55216
by James H. Omvig
read by Larry A. McKeever
2 cassettes
A blind attorney and rehabilitation professional draws upon his
own knowledge and experience to outline some ways blind people
can enrich and improve their lives and careers. Omvig promotes
the development of new philosophies and strategies that challenge
traditional methods of rehabilitation for blind persons in the
United States. 2002.

In Search of the Lost Cord: Solving the Mystery of Spinal Cord
Regeneration RC 53744
by Luba Vikhanski
read by Jake Williams
2 cassettes
Science reporter summarizes the historical and current research
being conducted throughout the world on spinal cord regeneration.
Describes twentieth-century advances in medicine and technology,
and possible scientific breakthroughs. 2001.

Inside the Halo and Beyond: The Anatomy of a Recovery RC 51632
by Maxine Kumin
read by Mitzi Friedlander
1 cassette
On a perfect midsummer day in Vermont in 1998, poet and
experienced horsewoman Kumin broke her neck when her horse-drawn
carriage overturned. She records the medical, physical, and
emotional details of the long recovery process, and tells how her
family, friends, and love of poetry sustained her during the
ordeal. 2000.

Jacqueline du Pr‚: Her Life, Her Music, Her Legend RC 49342
by Elizabeth Wilson
read by Anne Hancock
4 cassettes
A biography of internationally acclaimed cellist du Pr‚, written
by a personal friend--also a professional cellist. Discusses the
context and background of du Pr‚'s musical achievements, her
marriage to Daniel Barenboim, her relationship with her sister
Hilary, and the wide-ranging impact of multiple sclerosis.
1998.

Job-Hunting for the So-Called Handicapped or People Who Have
Disabilities RC 53895
by Richard Nelson Bolles and Dale S. Brown
read by Jake Williams
1 cassette
In this updated edition of the popular guidebook first published
in 1991, the authors explain the hiring process in the context of
the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). They present job-
hunting strategies and tips, offer advice for the interviewing
process, including research and face-to-face issues, and suggest
other resources available. 2001.

Just as I Am: Americans with Disabilities RC 55221
by Ellen Dossett
read by Bob Moore
1 cassette
Portrays forty individuals--children, teens, and adults--who live
with a physical and/or mental disability. Describes their
accomplishments, family perspectives, and hopes for the future.
Foreword by former senator Bob Dole. 1999.

Like Sound through Water: A Mother's Journey through Auditory
Processing Disorder RC 54706
by Karen J. Foli
read by Carol Dines
2 cassettes
A mother's account of her family's struggle to obtain the correct
diagnosis of their oldest son's rare hearing handicap--auditory
processing disorder (APD). Foli's acute intuition alerted her to
Ben's developmental delays from an early age, but finding help
for him was a prolonged challenge. 2002.

Love in the Lead: The Fifty-Year Miracle of the Seeing Eye Dog
RC 53712
by Peter Brock Putnam
read by Bill Wallace
2 cassettes (Reissue)
Account of the early years of the Seeing Eye, Inc., of
Morristown, New Jersey, the first organization in the United
States to train dogs as guides for blind people. The organization
emphasizes the importance of bonds of love between people and
dogs. By the author of Keep Your Head Up, Mr. Putnam (RC 19280).
1979.

Macular Degeneration: The Latest Scientific Discoveries and
Treatments for Preserving Your Sight RC 53425
by Robert D'Amato and Joan Snyder
read by Patricia McDermott
1 cassette
With an endorsement by the Macular Degeneration Foundation, an
ophthalmologist and a patient describe the condition of age-
related macular degeneration (ARMD) along with its risk factors,
treatment options (including alternative therapies), and
successful coping mechanisms. 2000.

A Matter of Dignity: Changing the Lives of the Disabled RC 53824
by Andrew Potok
read by Tom Burch
2 cassettes
The author of Ordinary Daylight (RC 16674) portrays activists,
technicians, health professionals, and others working to improve
the everyday lives of people with disabilities through
technological progress or advances in public policy and
awareness. Potok discusses independence, quality of life, and
dignity, relating these issues to his own experience with
retinitis pigmentosa. 2002.

Nothing Is Impossible: Reflections on a New Life RC 55253
by Christopher Reeve
read by Christopher Walker
1 cassette
Christopher Reeve, quadriplegic since an equestrian accident in
1995, contemplates what a successful life comprises. Offers his
thoughts on parenting, religion, advocacy, faith, recovery, and
keeping a sense of humor along with hope. 2002.

Only Bread, Only Light: Poems RC 54093
by Stephen Kuusisto
read by Gary Telles
1 cassette
Collection of poetry that has the experience of blindness as a
common theme. Author of Planet of the Blind (RC 45500) describes
childhood perceptions in "Blind Days in Early Youth," adult
decisions in "Learning Braille at Thirty-nine," and celebrating
music and nature in "Essay on November." 2000.

Safari RC 54769
edited by Marc Maurer
read by Conrad Feininger
1 cassette
Nine personal accounts, edited by the president of the National
Federation of the Blind, in which blind people explain the need
to be perceived as ordinary human beings. Includes accounts by a
scoutmaster who hikes the Grand Canyon and a college student who
barters his ironing ability for rides. 2001.

To Race the Wind: An Autobiography RC 53815
by Harold Krents
read by Fred Major
2 cassettes (Reissue)
Recollections of a former Harvard law student who is blind.
Krents fell in love, graduated with honors, and passed the New
York State bar exam. Recalls childhood loneliness and being
taunted in public school. Credits family support for his
perseverance. Krents's experiences inspired the popular play and
movie Butterflies Are Free (RD 6188). 1972.

When the Road Turns: Inspirational Stories by and about People
with MS RC 55104
edited by Margot Russell
read by MaryBeth Wise
2 cassettes
Seventeen essays describe how people deal with having multiple
sclerosis (MS). The editor remembers the changes in her life as
she climbs Machu Picchu. Single father Dave Perez lives for his
children, while Gary Lavenson has found acceptance by
participating in an experimental program. Prologue by Montel
Williams. 2001.

Business and Economics

The Best Democracy Money Can Buy: An Investigative Reporter
Exposes the Truth about Globalization, Corporate Cons, and High
Finance Fraudsters RC 54835
by Greg Palast
read by Michael Scherer
2 cassettes
A polemical analysis of instances of global corporate fraud,
political corruption, and financial manipulation. Topics include
policies of such entities as the International Monetary Fund, the
World Bank, and the World Trade Organization and the
circumstances surrounding the contested 2000 U.S. presidential
election. Some strong language. 2002.

Chrysler: The Life and Times of an Automotive Genius RC 54541
by Vincent Curcio
read by Robert Sams
7 cassettes in 2 containers
Biography of Kansas prairie native Walter P. Chrysler (1875-
1940), who distinguished himself in the railroad industry before
joining Buick Motor Car Company in 1912. Chrysler later formed
his own New York-based automotive corporation, which thrived due
to his engineering and business innovations. 2000.

Citizen Coors: An American Dynasty RC 53687
by Dan Baum
read by Terence Aselford
3 cassettes
Saga of the family-owned brewery of Golden, Colorado, founded by
German stowaway Adolph Coors in 1873. Despite a record of anti-
unionism and right-wing conservatism, the family gradually comes
to a reluctant acceptance of modern business practices. But its
history is punctuated by tales of suicide, strikes,
disinheritance, kidnapping, and murder. Some strong language.
2000.

The Contrarian's Guide to Leadership RC 54057
by Steven B. Sample
read by Richard Hauenstein
2 cassettes
The president of the University of Southern California delivers
his thoughts on leaders and leadership from an unconventional
perspective. Considers the art of leadership as a process of
artistic evolution. Includes case studies, anecdotes, and
frequent quotes from historical and contemporary leaders.
Bestseller 2002.

Dumb Money: Adventures of a Day Trader RC 51630
by Joey Anuff and Gary Wolf
read by Dick Jenkins
2 cassettes
Describes this unregulated-but-booming phenomenon of the twenty-
first century. Discusses benefits, risks, and challenges;
explores the culture of veterans in the field; recalls the
murderous 1999 rampage of an unsuccessful investor in Atlanta.
Provides guidelines for decisions and transactions. 2000.

The Essential Galbraith RC 54085
by John Kenneth Galbraith
read by Gregory Gorton
3 cassettes
Key selections from five decades of writing on economics. In
introductions written in 2001, the author places the essays in
historical context and comments on their continued relevance. The
last entry is Galbraith's speech "The Unfinished Business of the
Century," given at the London School of Economics in 1999.
2001.

Execution: The Discipline of Getting Things Done RC 54454
by Larry Bossidy and Ram Charan
read by Tom Burch
2 cassettes
A consultant and a CEO team up to offer insight and practical
advice on implementing decisions to build success in business.
The authors emphasize that execution is a learned discipline and
describe the components needed to achieve desired results.
Bestseller 2002.

The Fed: The Inside Story of How the World's Most Powerful
Financial Institution Drives the Markets RC 53898
by Martin Mayer
read by Bill Wallace
3 cassettes
Financial journalist analyzes the Federal Reserve System and
explains how its world has changed. Traces its evolution from
regulatory agency to powerful economic institution. Examines the
Fed's impact on the American market and on the global economy.
Covers bureaucratic rivalries, personal anecdotes, and
suggestions for future improvements. 2001.

The Fifty Best (and Worst) Business Deals of All Time RC 53243
by Michael Craig
read by John Richardson
2 cassettes
Uses case studies of fifty successful megadeals--from the 1624
purchase of Manhattan to the year 2000 proposed merger of AOL and
Time Warner--to illustrate ten rules for successful business
negotiations. Advises thinking clearly, focusing on strengths,
being innovative, and helping disadvantaged people. 2000.

Fish! A Remarkable Way to Boost Morale and Improve Results RC
54813
by Stephen C. Lundin and others
read by Jacinda Bronaugh
1 cassette
Parable about business operations, with advice on improving staff
morale. Mary Jane Ramirez is promoted to run the "toxic energy
dump" department at work. While at the Seattle Pike Place Fish
Market, she learns how to improve her workers' attitudes and have
fun at the office. Foreword by Ken Blanchard. 2000.

Getting the Bugs Out: The Rise, Fall, and Comeback of Volkswagen
in America RC 54132
by David Kiley
read by Kerry Cundiff
2 cassettes
Journalist and former owner of a 1964 Beetle discusses America's
love affair with the German car and Volkswagen's fateful decision
to halt its production. Provides an overview of the company's
history, going back to the 1930s. Chronicles Volkswagen's
remarkable comeback in the 1990s, especially in the United
States. 2002.

Globalization and Its Discontents RC 54445
by Joseph E. Stiglitz
read by Jake Williams
3 cassettes
A Nobel laureate in economics explains why globalization provokes
the hostility of protesters and proposes a reform agenda.
Stiglitz describes the plight of developing nations and, as a
former World Bank economist, provides an insider's critique of
flaws in existing policies. Bestseller 2002.

Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap... and Others
Don't RC 54059
by Jim Collins
read by Butch Hoover
2 cassettes
Findings of a research team that studied eleven businesses for
five years to learn how they achieved and sustained success.
Profiles Circuit City, Fannie Mae, Philip Morris, and Walgreens,
among others. Explores leadership, culture, and technology and
presents a framework of ideas that the author claims will improve
any organization. Bestseller 2001.

The House of Gucci: A Sensational Story of Murder, Madness,
Glamour, and Greed RC 53672
by Sara Gay Forden
read by Laura Giannarelli
3 cassettes
Traces the business fortunes of Italy's Gucci family from its
first leather shop in Florence in 1921 to the loss of the fashion
conglomerate in the 1990s. Investigates events suggesting that
personal and legal squabbles of the dysfunctional second and
third generations culminated in the 1995 murder of Maurizio
Gucci. 2000.

Martha Inc.: The Incredible Story of Martha Stewart Living
Omnimedia RC 54450
by Christopher M. Byron
read by Kerry Cundiff
3 cassettes
A financial writer examines Stewart's personal background and
traces her rise in business--from housewife to CEO and from
cookbook writer to national spokesperson on domestic tastes and
fashions. Delves into her business ethics and speculates on the
future of her company. Bestseller 2002.

On a Roll: From Hot Dog Buns to High-Tech Billions RC 54200
by Howard Jonas
read by Barry Bernson
2 cassettes
The founder of International Discount Telecommunications (IDT)
traces his entrepreneurship to his Bronx childhood. Before he
dropped out of Harvard, Jonas ran his own business; later he
invented the telecommunications callback system. Describes his
battles with AT&T and the development of the Internet. 1998.

On Her Own Ground: The Life and Times of Madam C.J. Walker RC
53688
by A'Lelia Bundles
read by Faith Potts
3 cassettes
A journalist and great-great-granddaughter of Madam C.J. Walker
presents a historical account of the African American
cosmetologist (1867-1919). Using personal papers, letters,
newspaper accounts, and interviews, Bundles describes the
innovator, wealthy businesswoman, and philanthropist. She
examines Walker's personal and political motives and her fight
against racial discrimination and violence. 2001.

The Only Investment Guide You'll Ever Need RC 54550
by Andrew Tobias
read by Erik Synnestvedt
2 cassettes
Update of the bestselling classic with the same title (RC 11899)
wherein the author humorously discusses all aspects of money
including Internet investing, taxes, IRAs, budgeting, stocks and
bonds, insurance, inheritance, and how to spend smarter. 2002.

Small Time Operator: How to Start Your Own Business, Keep Your
Books, Pay Your Taxes, and Stay Out of Trouble! RC 54744
by Bernard B. Kamoroff
read by Kerry Cundiff
3 cassettes
A step-by-step guide for the small-business owner starting and
operating an endeavor, from location, financing, licenses, and
plans to bookkeeping, partnerships, taxes, and more. Includes
information on home-based businesses and use of the Internet.
2002.

Unjust Enrichment: How Japan's Companies Built Postwar Fortunes
Using American POWs RC 53847
by Linda Goetz Holmes
read by Lou Harpenau
2 cassettes
Using archival materials classified until long after World War II
ended and interviews with survivors, a historian recounts the
mistreatment of American prisoners of war by Japanese companies
that used the men as slave labor. Contends that the businesses
should have been prosecuted soon after the war and that survivors
should be reimbursed. 2001.

Careers and Job Training

Job-Hunting for the So-Called Handicapped or People Who Have
Disabilities RC 53895
by Richard Nelson Bolles and Dale S. Brown
read by Jake Williams
1 cassette
In this updated edition of the popular guidebook first published
in 1991, the authors explain the hiring process in the context of
the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). They present job-
hunting strategies and tips, offer advice for the interviewing
process, including research and face-to-face issues, and suggest
other resources available. 2001.

On the Job: How to Make It in the Real World of Work RC 54919
by Stephen Viscusi
read by Gregory Gorton
2 cassettes
The head of a job placement agency and host of a radio show that
examines work-related problems addresses the psychology and
reality of the day-to-day marketplace. Uses anecdotes to offer
practical advice on organizational skills, office relationships,
communication, fraternization, and other topics. 2001.

Computers

Cybergrace: The Search for God in the Digital World RC 53727
by Jennifer J. Cobb
read by Martha Harmon Pardee
2 cassettes
Theologian and computer consultant proposes that the greatest
spiritual challenge is to find the sacred in cyberspace.
Articulates ways to incorporate the digital realm into the
spiritual life. Explains her views that reaching this goal
requires self-knowledge, ethically guided behavior, and clear
communication with sacred aspects of the self. 1998.

Give Me That Online Religion RC 53368
by Brenda E. Brasher
read by Gordon Gould
2 cassettes
Brasher's research found more than one million online religion
web sites in operation, encompassing every major religious
tradition, most new religious groups, and many social movements
functioning as de facto religions. She explores the meaning of
electronic faith and discusses the protection of religious
expression in cyber space. 2001.

Go To: The Story of the Math Majors, Bridge Players, Engineers,
Chess Wizards, Maverick Scientists, and Iconoclasts--the
Programmers Who Created the Software Revolution RC 55113
by Steve Lohr
read by Michael Scherer
2 cassettes
History of computer programming from FORTRAN to Java, starting in
the 1950s. Captures the excitement of the open-source and free
software movements and also provides biographical portraits of
the most influential programmers together with descriptions of
their contributions. 2001.

World War 3.0: Microsoft and Its Enemies RC 52854
by Ken Auletta
read by David Myers
4 cassettes
An account of the antitrust trial of the U.S. Justice Department
against the computer company owned by Bill Gates. Chronicles the
civil suit and stresses the question of free enterprise versus
government regulation. Considers the new economy, technology, and
personalities that accompany the case as well as Microsoft's
business practices. 2001.

Consumerism

Beyond the Grave: The Right Way and the Wrong Way of Leaving
Money to Your Children (and Others) RC 53267
by Gerald M. Condon and Jeffrey L. Condon
read by Butch Hoover
3 cassettes
Two attorneys, father and son, discuss the emotional and
psychological aspects of inheritance and family conflicts that
can arise. Includes information on living trusts, wills, avoiding
probate, the IRS, grandchildren, disabled children, second
spouses, pets, and more. 2001.

Estate Planning and Administration: How to Maximize Assets,
Minimize Taxes, and Protect Loved Ones RC 53271
by Edmund T. Fleming
read by Butch Hoover
2 cassettes
Attorney and former Internal Revenue Service auditor explains how
to create an estate plan. Covers wills, trusts, powers of
attorney, health care issues, probate, and federal taxes. Also
clarifies the responsibilities of executors and administrators.
Discusses the 2001 tax relief act and includes samples of a will
and a living trust. 2001.

The Only Investment Guide You'll Ever Need RC 54550
by Andrew Tobias
read by Erik Synnestvedt
2 cassettes
Update of the bestselling classic with the same title (RC 11899)
wherein the author humorously discusses all aspects of money
including Internet investing, taxes, IRAs, budgeting, stocks and
bonds, insurance, inheritance, and how to spend smarter. 2002.

Cooking and Food

American Vintage: The Rise of American Wine RC 53826
by Paul Lukacs
read by John Richardson
3 cassettes
Traces the history of the wine industry in the United States and
the people instrumental in its development. Discusses why it
takes so long to produce truly great wine and why America rose so
quickly to prominence as a major wine-making country. 2000.

The Art of Eating RC 54667
by M.F.K. Fisher
read by Faith Potts
6 cassettes
Collected edition of this food writer's first five books: Serve
It Forth, Consider the Oyster, How to Cook a Wolf, The
Gastronomical Me, and An Alphabet for Gourmets. Combination of
memoirs, recipes, and observations. 1990.

The Best American Recipes 2001-2002 RC 53262
edited by Fran McCullough
read by Kerry Cundiff
2 cassettes
Collection of recipes gathered from sources such as cookbooks,
magazines, newspapers, and the Internet. Selections, with hints
and tips for cooks, include starters, soups, salads, breakfast
and brunch, main and side dishes, breads, and desserts. Many of
the recipes include suggestions for accompanying dishes and
beverages. 2001.

The Best American Recipes 2002-2003 RC 55241
edited by Fran McCullough
read by Barbara Pinolini
3 cassettes
Collection of recipes gathered from sources such as cookbooks,
magazines, newspapers, and the Internet. Selections--with hints
and tips for cooks--include appetizers, soups, salads, main and
side dishes, breads, desserts, and drinks. Many of the recipes
give suggestions for accompanying dishes and beverages. Also
presents ideas for breakfasts and brunches. 2002.

A Cook's Tour: In Search of the Perfect Meal RC 54047
by Anthony Bourdain
read by Jim Zeiger
3 cassettes
Chef's journey pairs food and travel for adventures--if not
perfection--in eating. Bourdain eats duck in the Mekong Delta
with Vietnamese war heroes, attends a pig slaughter in Portugal,
and retraces childhood summers in France. His quest is associated
with a Food Network TV series. Strong language. Bestseller
2001.

Cookies for Christmas RC 54501
edited by Jennifer Dorland Darling
read by Kerry Cundiff
2 cassettes
Collection of more than one hundred Christmas cookie recipes from
the Better Homes and Gardens test kitchen. Includes cutout,
shaped, sliced, dropped, and bar cookies that feature old world
favorites and new cookie ideas with a flavor twist. 1999.

The Essential Microwave Handbook: The Complete Guide to Microwave
Cooking RC 54127
by Carol Bowen
read by Patricia McDermott
2 cassettes
A collection of more than eighty microwavable recipes, including
appetizers, main dishes, and desserts. Discusses the advantages
of microwave cooking, factors affecting cooking, and required
cookware and utensils. Presents cooking and defrosting charts.
Suggests foods best for microwave preparation and those to avoid.
2001.

Fix-It and Forget-It Cookbook: Feasting with Your Slow Cooker RC
54912
by Dawn J. Ranck and Phyllis Pellman Good
read by Barbara Pinolini
4 cassettes
More than 800 recipes for foods prepared using slow cookers,
including appetizers, snacks, and spreads; breakfast foods; soups
and stews; main dishes; vegetables; and desserts. Includes
numerous helpful hints to aid in the use of slow cookers.
Bestseller 2002.

Great Wine Made Simple: Straight Talk from a Master Sommelier RC
53820
by Andrea Immer
read by John Richardson
3 cassettes
Provides guidelines for the beginner to select appropriate wines
at home and in restaurants. Teaches the vocabulary of taste
appreciation and interpretation of bottle labels and encourages
experimenting within budget. 2000.

The Healthy Kitchen: Recipes for a Better Body, Life, and Spirit
RC 54451
by Andrew Weil and Rosie Daley
read by Gary Tipton
3 cassettes
Authors combine nutrition facts and advice with easy-to-follow
family recipes. They discuss good health practices, stocking the
pantry, and reading food-product labels. Recipes cover breakfast,
beverages, appetizers, salads, soups, entr‚es, side dishes,
desserts, and menu plans. Nutrition information (calories, fat,
cholesterol per serving) accompanies each entry. Bestseller
2002.

The Measure of Her Powers: An M.F.K. Fisher Reader RC 52813
by M.F.K. Fisher
read by Madelyn Buzzard
4 cassettes
Tales of food, travel, and reminiscence selected from Fisher's
publications during sixty years of writing. In "The Lemming to
the Sea," Fisher tells of the Frenchman who fell in love with her
across the dining room, watching as she sat alone eating so
thoughtfully and voluptuously. Some strong language. 1999.

A New England Table RC 53284
edited by Ainslie Turner
read by Laura Giannarelli
3 cassettes
Collection of 450 traditional New England recipes gathered from
members and friends of the Mystic Seaport community. Includes
recipes for crab, shrimp, mussels, clams, and other North
Atlantic seafoods; for soups, stews, and chowders; for breads,
biscuits, and muffins; for chicken, beef, and pork dishes; and
for a variety of vegetables, fruits, and desserts. 2000.

Saltwater Foodways: New Englanders and Their Food, at Sea and
Ashore, in the Nineteenth Century RC 54252
by Sandra L. Oliver
read by Barbara Pinolini
6 cassettes
Examines New Englanders' adaptations of European cuisine using
the indigenous ingredients of their new setting. Discusses the
acquisition, preparation, and preservation of food in private
homes and on board ship. Includes nearly two hundred authentic
Yankee recipes. 1995.

Crime

Always in Our Hearts: The Story of Amy Grossberg, Brian Peterson,
and the Baby They Didn't Want RC 52048
by Doug Most
read by John Lescault
2 cassettes
Discusses the actions and criminal trial of two upper-middle-
class white teenagers who killed their newborn in 1996. Analyzes
their reasons for the murder. Presents the author's view of
related social trends--a declining sense of moral responsibility
and increasingly poor parenting among two-career families.
1999.

Bad Bet on the Bayou: The Rise of Gambling in Louisiana and the
Fall of Governor Edwin Edwards RC 53821
by Tyler Bridges
read by Butch Hoover
3 cassettes
Account of the corruption in the state of Louisiana, where
legalized gambling led to the conviction of four-time governor
Edwin Edwards in 2000. Recalls the tumultuous political, social,
and economic history of the state. 2001.

The Best Democracy Money Can Buy: An Investigative Reporter
Exposes the Truth about Globalization, Corporate Cons, and High
Finance Fraudsters RC 54835
by Greg Palast
read by Michael Scherer
2 cassettes
A polemical analysis of instances of global corporate fraud,
political corruption, and financial manipulation. Topics include
policies of such entities as the International Monetary Fund, the
World Bank, and the World Trade Organization and the
circumstances surrounding the contested 2000 U.S. presidential
election. Some strong language. 2002.

Black Mass: The Irish Mob, the FBI, and a Devil's Deal RC 55068
by Dick Lehr and Gerard O'Neill
read by Jake Williams
3 cassettes
Investigative journalists expose FBI corruption. In 1975 Boston
FBI agent John Connolly began using Irish mobster Jim "Whitey"
Bulger as an informant. Though Bulger committed outrageous
crimes, the state police and federal drug agents were never able
to get a conviction, and authorities became suspicious of a fix.
Violence and strong language. 2000.

Breaking Point RC 55112
by Suzy Spencer
read by Michele Schaeffer
2 cassettes
True-crime writer's record of the case of Andrea Yates, a thirty-
six-year-old Houston, Texas, housewife who deliberately drowned
her five children, aged six months to seven years, in June 2001.
Recounts events that led up to the murders and describes the
subsequent trial. Discusses the effect of postpartum depression
on Yates's mental state. 2002.

The Brother: The Untold Story of Atomic Spy David Greenglass and
How He Sent His Sister, Ethel Rosenberg, to the Electric Chair
RC 53551
by Sam Roberts
read by Steven Carpenter
4 cassettes
During the McCarthy era Julius and Ethel Rosenberg were convicted
of stealing atomic secrets for the Soviet Union (USSR) and were
executed in 1953. A New York Times editor reveals the actions of
Ethel's brother and fellow spy in betraying the couple. 2001.

Cold Zero: Inside the FBI Hostage Rescue Team RC 54407
by Christopher Whitcomb
read by Steven Carpenter
3 cassettes
Memoir by an FBI special agent. Describes his rigorous training
and early missions investigating bank robberies, drug busts, and
crank phone calls about Martian kidnapping. He joins the Hostage
Rescue Team as a sniper and is involved at Ruby Ridge and Waco
and in Kosovo. Violence and strong language. 2001.

The Count and the Confession: A True Mystery RC 55140
by John Taylor
read by Steven Carpenter
3 cassettes
Seasoned journalist's account of the November 1992 trial and
conviction of Virginia socialite Beverly Monroe for killing her
lover--unscrupulous art collector and ersatz count Roger de la
Burde, who was first thought to have committed suicide.
Chronicles Beverly's confession and recantation, and the
lingering doubt about the case. Some strong language. 2002.

Every Breath You Take: A True Story of Obsession, Revenge, and
Murder RC 53561
by Ann Rule
read by Laura Giannarelli
4 cassettes
Account of the 1997 Florida murder of Sheila Bellush in front of
her quadruplet toddlers. The killers were captured within weeks,
but it took years to convict Sheila's ex-husband Allen
Blackthorne of the crime. Reconstructs the life of the aberrant,
cross-dressing multimillionaire. Some violence and some strong
language. Bestseller 2001.

Evil Twins RC 54723
by John Glatt
read by Tom Burch
2 cassettes
Explores whether twins develop similar habits through nature or
nurture. Glatt examines several cases of identical twins who
commit violent crimes with or against each other. Explicit
descriptions of sex and violence. 1999.

Facing the Wind: A True Story of Tragedy and Reconciliation RC
53216
by Julie Salamon
read by Erin Jones
2 cassettes
Assesses the case of Bob Rowe, who murdered his entire family in
1978 but spent only two years in a mental institution as a
result. His second child, Christopher, had been blind and
mentally impaired. Rowe's second wife and a former support group
explore his guilt. Some violence and some strong language.
2001.

Final Confession: The Unsolved Crimes of Phil Cresta RC 53833
by Brian P. Wallace and Bill Crowley
read by Richard Hauenstein
2 cassettes
Describes the exploits of the late Boston thief Phil Cresta, who
stole more than $10 million during his lifetime. Retired cop
Crowley explains how Cresta came clean before his 1995 death.
Discusses a 1968 Brink's truck robbery and numerous diamond and
fur heists. Foreword by Dennis Lehane. Strong language. 2000.

Fire Lover: A True Story RC 54668
by Joseph Wambaugh
read by Robert Sams
3 cassettes
Analyzes the personality and crimes of a Glendale, California,
fire investigator who was also a serial arsonist. John Orr's
fingerprint on an incendiary device, a novel he wrote, and other
circumstantial evidence ultimately convicted him in the deaths of
four innocent victims. Strong language. 2002.

Five-Finger Discount: A Crooked Family History RC 53117
by Helene Stapinski
read by Barbara Rappaport
2 cassettes
Memoir about growing up in the 1970s in a family of petty
criminals in Jersey City. The author explores her Italian-Polish
roots in the context of an industrial city overrun by fraud and
political corruption. She escapes for college but returns as a
reporter for the Jersey Journal. Some strong language. 2001.

Lucky RC 55335
by Alice Sebold
read by Mary Kane
2 cassettes
Woman's brutally honest account of her rape as an eighteen-year-
old college freshman. From the crime to the courtroom, Sebold
copes with the legal and emotional consequences of the profound
violence that changed her life. Violence, strong language, and
some explicit descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1999.

Mafia Dynasty: The Rise and Fall of the Gambino Crime Family RC
54760
by John H. Davis
read by Jake Williams
3 cassettes
An account of fifty years of one of New York's five Cosa Nostra
families. Uses anecdotes and trial transcripts to trace the
establishment of the Gambino clan's crime syndicate. Concludes
with the successful prosecution of top boss John Gotti by Rudolph
Giuliani in 1992. Violence and strong language. 1993.

Murder in Greenwich: Who Killed Martha Moxley? RC 54223
by Mark Fuhrman
read by Richard Hauenstein
2 cassettes
Former Los Angeles police detective describes his investigation,
more than twenty years later, into the unsolved 1975 murder of a
fifteen-year-old girl outside her home in wealthy Greenwich,
Connecticut. Fuhrman identifies Michael Skakel, a cousin of Ethel
Kennedy, as the prime suspect. Foreword by Dominick Dunne. Some
violence and some strong language. 1998.

Murder in Spokane: Catching a Serial Killer RC 53887
by Mark Fuhrman
read by Jake Williams
2 cassettes
Former Los Angeles detective discusses his part in an
investigation of serial murders of prostitutes in Washington
state. Fuhrman became unofficially involved in 1997, when he
recognized the ineptness of the local police, and he tracked the
case until a suspect was arrested in 2000. Some violence and some
strong language. 2001.

Portrait of a Killer: Jack the Ripper--Case Closed RC 55063
by Patricia Cornwell
read by Mary Kane
3 cassettes
Author of the Kay Scarpetta mysteries uses forensics to try to
determine the true identity of the 1888 London serial killer Jack
the Ripper. Reconstructing the case and its context, Cornwell
charges painter Walter Sickert with the much-disputed mutilation
murders of prostitutes. Violence and some descriptions of sex.
Bestseller 2002.

Severed: The True Story of the Black Dahlia Murder RC 55070
by John Gilmore
read by David Hartley-Margolin
2 cassettes
Investigation of the infamous 1947 Hollywood murder of an
aspiring starlet. Nicknamed the "Black Dahlia" by her party
crowd, Elizabeth Short was twenty-two when she was killed. Traces
her life and that of the main suspect, who was never convicted.
Violence, strong language, and some descriptions of sex. 1994.

Special Agent: My Life on the Front Lines as a Woman in the FBI
RC 53236
by Candice DeLong and Elisa Petrini
read by Madelyn Buzzard
3 cassettes
Memoir by a retired female agent of the Federal Bureau of
Investigation detailing her training, work environment, and
cases. DeLong says her experience as a psychiatric nurse served
her well in profiling suspects and during the Tylenol poisoning
and Unabomber investigations. Some violence and some strong
language. 2001.

The Spy Who Stayed Out in the Cold: The Secret Life of FBI Double
Agent Robert Hanssen RC 53371
by Adrian Havill
read by Jake Williams
2 cassettes
Traces the life and crimes of convicted FBI spy Robert Hanssen.
Analyzing his motives and personality, the author delves into
Hanssen's membership in the Catholic organization Opus Dei, his
nonsexual relationship with a stripper, and the vast damage his
information did to the country. Some strong language. 2001.

While Innocents Slept: A Story of Revenge, Murder, and SIDS RC
53890
by Adrian Havill
read by Bill Wallace
2 cassettes
Story of Garrett Wilson, who was accused of killing his infant
children. The original cause of death was listed as SIDS (Sudden
Infant Death Syndrome), but a former wife was convinced the
children were murdered for insurance money. Havill discusses
Wilson's childhood, marriages, numerous problems with the law,
and the trial. 2001.

Drama

Fiddler on the Roof RC 54654
by Joseph Stein
read by Terence Aselford
1 cassette (Reissue)
Script of the musical play based on the stories of Sholom
Aleichem about a Jewish family living in a Russian village in the
early years of the twentieth century. Despite hard times and five
daughters, the father, Tevye, manages to keep a sense of humor.
1964.

The Heidi Chronicles RC 54526
by Wendy Wasserstein
read by Jill Fox
1 cassette
Award-winning play centers around art historian Heidi Holland and
her evolution from college student to adoptive mother. Traces
three decades of love affairs, friendships, and personal growth.
Some strong language. Pulitzer Prize. 1990.

Education

The Big Test: The Secret History of the American Meritocracy RC
50585
by Nicholas Lemann
read by Ray Childs
4 cassettes
Describes the efforts of James Bryant Conant and Henry Chauncey
to develop the SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test) and establish it as
an integral part of the college admission process. Further
discusses the SAT's impact on the affirmative action debate.
1999.

Chicken Soup for the Teacher's Soul: Stories to Open the Hearts
and Rekindle the Spirits of Educators RC 54315
by Jack Canfield and Mark Victor Hansen
read by Bill Wallace
2 cassettes
Anecdotes about adults making a difference in the lives of
children. Educators remember reaching out to troubled kids and
inspiring their pupils to excel. Children, now grown, fondly
remember mentors who encouraged them to succeed. Bestseller
2002.

Creating Emotionally Safe Schools: A Guide for Educators and
Parents RC 53731
by Jane Bluestein
read by Kristin Allison
4 cassettes
While explaining how academic institutions can be safer, an
educational counselor examines factors that contribute to a
school's emotional climate. Bluestein offers a plan to return
schools to havens of nurturing and learning, including strategies
for instruction, family involvement, and early development.
2001.

The End of Homework: How Homework Disrupts Families, Overburdens
Children, and Limits Learning RC 54560
by Etta Kralovec and John Buell
read by David Toney
1 cassette
Two educators link school reform to a reduction in homework,
contending it undermines family life, creates stress, and
accentuates class differences. Offering recommendations for
change, they present historical perspectives and debunk the myth
that copious homework guarantees achievement. 2000.

GED Basics 2002: Updated for the All-New GED! RC 53866
by Nancy Lawrence
read by Kerry Cundiff
2 cassettes
Introductory guide to the revised General Educational Development
(GED) exam, required for a high school equivalency diploma.
Offers practice exercises for adult basic knowledge in language
arts (writing and reading), social studies, science, and
mathematics. Provides study tips, strategies, and techniques for
scoring high. 2002.

How to Read a Book RC 53224
by Mortimer J. Adler and Charles Van Doren
read by Butch Hoover
3 cassettes (Reissue)
Revised edition of the 1940 bestselling guide to reading
comprehension. Aimed at the general reader, the four sections
discuss reading in relation to learning, thinking, understanding,
and analytical skills. Presents various techniques for gaining
familiarity with different kinds of literature. 1972.

A Mind at a Time RC 54305
by Mel Levine
read by John Richardson
4 cassettes
Pediatrician and learning expert shows how parents and children
can identify their strengths and weaknesses to determine
individual learning styles. Levine also shows how parents and
teachers can develop effective strategies to help every child
succeed. Bestseller 2002.

Not Out of Africa: How Afrocentrism Became an Excuse to Teach
Myth as History RC 54362
by Mary Lefkowitz
read by Annie Wauters
2 cassettes
Professor of classics disputes the afrocentric claims that black
Egyptians brought civilization to Greece and are therefore the
true founders of Western culture. She decries the politicizing of
education. Epilog refutes author's critics. 1997.

The Teenagers' Guide to School outside the Box RC 53752
by Rebecca Greene
read by Kristin Allison
2 cassettes
Explores alternative education for teens including internships,
apprenticeships, and volunteer opportunities as well as
traveling, summer activities, and distance learning. Besides
anecdotes from young people, the author includes advice on resume
writing and provides resources for further information. For
senior high readers. 2001.

Who Killed Homer? The Demise of Classical Education and the
Recovery of Greek Wisdom RC 53388
by Victor Davis Hanson and John Heath
read by Bill Wallace
3 cassettes
Explores the premise that while Western values--democracy, free
speech, free markets, and individual rights--are spreading
rapidly throughout the world, it is vital for universities to
continue classical study programs to understand the origins of
these ideas in the ancient Greek vision of life. Further
discussion of common problems in classics departments. 1998.

Family

All about Love: New Visions RC 53589
by bell hooks
read by Jill Ferris
2 cassettes
Writing from her own experience, the outspoken feminist critic
and educator reexamines the meaning of interpersonal relations
and offers insight into society's flawed visions of love.
Contesting the conventional notion that the ideal love is infused
with sex and desire, hooks develops another model based on
affection, respect, trust, and care. 2000.

Believing It All: What My Children Taught Me about Trout Fishing,
Jelly Toast, and Life RC 54152
by Marc Parent
read by Marc Parent
2 cassettes
After his career as a child-welfare caseworker, described in
Turning Stones (RC 43442), the author moves to the country and
becomes a stay-at-home dad. He recalls the joys of raising two
young sons and records their innocent observations about God,
death, angels, fishing, and getting a new bed. 2001.

The Blessing of a Skinned Knee: Using Jewish Teachings to Raise
Self-Reliant Children RC 54168
by Wendy Mogel
read by Barbara Pinolini
2 cassettes
Child psychologist advises parents on how to instill values in
children by using traditional Jewish teachings that are
appropriate to all faiths. Offers examples to improve parenting
skills and expectations and to raise happier offspring.
Bestseller 2001.

Bringing Up Boys RC 55094
by James Dobson
read by Bill Wallace
3 cassettes
Child psychologist and the author of Dare to Discipline (RC
23722) and other books offers advice on raising sons in a moral
atmosphere. Discusses the differences between bringing up boys
and girls, the role of fathers, single parenting, homosexuality,
discipline, school issues, and social trends. 2001.

The Broken Hearth: Reversing the Moral Collapse of the American
Family RC 54505
by William J. Bennett
read by Jack Fox
2 cassettes
Conservative social critic assesses challenges to the nuclear
family in America. Examines the historical development of the
patriarchal family unit and its function in society. Avers that
such trends as cohabitation, illegitimacy, divorce, single-
parenting, and same-sex marriage represent a corruption of
traditional values that has led to a major social crisis. 2001.

Coloring Outside the Lines: Raising a Smarter Kid by Breaking All
the Rules RC 53116
by Roger Schank
read by Bruce Nelson
2 cassettes
Founder of Northwestern's Institute for the Learning Sciences
posits that schools of the late twentieth and early twenty-first
centuries do not support children with a thirst for knowledge.
Parents wanting to help their children become successful should
nurture their traits of inquisitiveness, gumption, creativity,
verbal proficiency, analytical ability, and ambition. 2000.

Family Estrangements: How They Begin, How to Mend Them, How to
Cope with Them RC 53654
by Barbara LeBey
read by Bruce Nelson
2 cassettes
An attorney offers advice on solving estrangements within
families due to religious, racial, and sexual differences as well
as those caused by divorce, inheritance, business, or conflicts
with in-laws. Suggests methods for coping and ways to heal the
breach. 2001.

A Field Guide to Boys and Girls: Differences, Similarities;
Cutting-Edge Information Every Parent Needs to Know RC 52763
by Susan Gilbert
read by Susan McInerney
2 cassettes
Explains fundamental gender differences and discusses the special
needs of girls and boys. Suggests that the disparity between them
begins in the womb: women having their first baby often spend
more time in labor with a son than a daughter. Also provides
information on nurturing and discipline. 2000.

Girl in the Mirror: Mothers and Daughters in the Years of
Adolescence RC 54520
by Nancy L. Snyderman and Peg Streep
read by Kerry Cundiff
3 cassettes
Explores the relationship between teenage daughters and their
mothers--especially those of middle age. Explains psychological
and physical aspects of adolescence. Uses research and personal
anecdotes to assist parents in achieving a positive family life
through communication and the teaching of morals. 2002.

How Do We Tell the Children? A Step-by-Step Guide for Helping
Children Two to Teen Cope When Someone Dies RC 54913
by Dan Schaefer and Christine Lyons
read by John Hammock
2 cassettes
Guide for parents, older siblings, and other caregivers who are
helping children deal with death. This third edition includes a
section on assisting children to cope with traumatic loss.
Provides instructions both for specific types of loss and for
children of specific ages. 2001.

I Only Say This because I Love You: How the Way We Talk Can Make
or Break Family Relationships throughout Our Lives RC 53484
by Deborah Tannen
read by Sharon Murray
3 cassettes
Linguist author of You Just Don't Understand (RC 32031) and other
books explains how to facilitate positive interactions within the
family. Includes ways to converse with teens, adult children,
siblings, and others by distinguishing overt from unstated
meanings of words. 2001.

Keep It Simple, Stupid: You're Smarter Than You Look RC 52591
by Judy Sheindlin
read by Mimi Bederman
1 cassette
Judge Judy, author of Don't Pee on My Leg and Tell Me It's
Raining (RC 50304), uses decades of experience on the bench to
offer advice to families. She suggests eliminating excess
emotional baggage in order to have a happier life. 2000.

Lives on the Line: American Families and the Struggle to Make
Ends Meet RC 51398
by Martha Shirk and others
read by Don Feldheim
3 cassettes
Uses case studies of ten poor families from across the United
States to depict the lives of children growing up below the
poverty line. Observes that one or both parents in each family
were employed. Argues that indigence is rooted in teen
parenthood, low educational achievement, and low income. 1999.

Parent Effectiveness Training: The Proven Program for Raising
Responsible Children RC 54413
by Thomas Gordon
read by John Hammock
3 cassettes
Revised edition (2000) of a classic parenting text which offers
an alternative to both authoritarian and permissive approaches to
child rearing. Advocates active listening, emotional frankness,
conflict resolution, and problem identification. Offers parents
and teachers a method to modify behavior. 1970.

Parents under Siege: Why You Are the Solution, Not the Problem,
in Your Child's Life RC 54564
by James Garbarino and Claire Bedard
read by John Hammock
2 cassettes
Analyzes aspects of American pop culture that may encourage
children to become violent and illustrates how high school peer
culture can work against the goals of parents. Offers strategies
to improve family relationships and regain influence over one's
offspring. 2001.

Roots: The Saga of an American Family RC 53160
by Alex Haley
read by Peter Jay Fernandez
6 cassettes (Reissue)
Seven generations of the author's family, from 1767, when Kunta
Kinte is captured in The Gambia, West Africa, and transported to
Virginia as a slave. Chronicles Haley's ancestors' resettlement
in Tennessee following the Civil War, reconstructs his birth in
1921, and describes his genealogical research. Some violence.
Bestseller 1976.

Tears and Tantrums: What to Do When Babies and Children Cry RC
53728
by Aletha J. Solter
read by Martha Harmon Pardee
1 cassette
Developmental psychologist explains why crying is necessary for
infants and children and how parents can cope with tears and
tantrums. Describes how to interpret and respond to various forms
of weeping and how to help the child rely on inner resources.
1998.

Your Baby and Child: From Birth to Age Five RC 53167
by Penelope Leach
read by Martha Harmon Pardee
5 cassettes
British psychologist explains the physical and emotional needs of
babies and toddlers until they reach school age. Describes the
child's thinking and feeling capabilities at different stages of
development. Discusses dilemmas of parenting, including choosing
daycare and preventing sudden infant death syndrome. 1997.

Folklore

Every Tongue Got to Confess: Negro Folktales from the Gulf States
RC 53958
by Zora Neale Hurston
read by Robert Sams
2 cassettes
African American folklore that Hurston collected from oral
tradition in the late 1920s, published for the first time.
Hurston arranged the material by themes such as god tales, devil
tales, witch and hant, tall tales, neatest trick, mistaken
identity, and talking-animal tales. Some strong language. 2001.

Folklore and the Sea RC 54582
by Horace Palmer Beck
read by John Horton
4 cassettes
A collection of maritime traditions, legends, beliefs, and
superstitions about shipbuilding, weather, mermaids, sea
monsters, specter ships, and related topics. Includes a selection
of songs and chanteys. 1973.

A Gift from Zeus: Sixteen Favorite Myths RC 53452
retold by Jeanne Steig
read by Tom Burch
1 cassette
Modern renditions of sixteen Greek myths. Major tales of gods and
mortals known for their heroic deeds, misdeeds, passions, and
pranks. Begins with Prometheus's theft of fire and Pandora's
deplorable curiosity, and ends with the story of Orpheus's
overwhelming love for Eurydice. 2001.

Gardening

The American Horticultural Society Gardening Manual RC 54756
read by Butch Hoover
6 cassettes
Practical, hands-on advice on every aspect of gardening from
design and planning to planting and maintenance. Discusses
flowers, lawns, and vegetables. Includes information on
constructing decks, patios, fences, ponds, and other yard
features. 2000.

The Garden Problem Solver RC 53450
read by Butch Hoover
5 cassettes
A guide to diagnosing and treating garden ailments that occur
among flowers, vegetables, herbs, shrubs, lawns, and trees,
including fruit and nut trees. Discusses various problems that
affect your garden and what causes them, and offers solutions to
aid in eliminating them. 1999.

How to Have a Green Thumb without an Aching Back: A New Method of
Mulch Gardening RC 53896
by Ruth Stout
read by Jill Ferris
1 cassette
The author, the sister of mystery writer Rex Stout, left New York
City for the Connecticut countryside in 1929 and began
experimenting in the garden. Her anecdotes record her trials,
tribulations, and the new methods she devised to simplify her
work. 1955.

The Ultimate Container Gardener: All You Need to Know to Create
Plantings for Spring, Summer, Autumn, and Winter RC 54750
by Stephanie Donaldson
read by Yolande Bavan
2 cassettes
Describes how to display flowers, herbs, and other plants in
baskets, window boxes, or hanging containers for both inside and
outside the home. Advice with instructions for year-round
cultivation and selection of items for color, fragrance, and
location. 2001.

Government, Law, and Politics

Ambling into History: The Unlikely Odyssey of George W. Bush RC
54167
by Frank Bruni
read by Richard Hauenstein
2 cassettes
Journalist examines Bush's personal characteristics and qualities
during his progress from Texas governor to United States
president and recounts anecdotes from campaign coverage.
Describes Bush's reactions to the terrorist attack on September
11, 2001, that changed the tenor of his presidency. Bestseller
2002.

American Jihad: The Terrorists Living among Us RC 54103
by Steven Emerson
read by Butch Hoover
2 cassettes
Author of The American House of Saud (RC 23745) investigates
militant Islamic groups in the United States, including Hamas, al
Qaeda, and the Palestinian Islamic Jihad organization. Presents
documentation challenging the legitimacy of some Islamic
charities and contends that terrorist infiltration of the country
is deep and widespread. 2002.

Before the Storm: Barry Goldwater and the Unmaking of the
American Consensus RC 53983
by Rick Perlstein
read by Jake Williams
5 cassettes
Describes the consolidation and resurgence of the conservative
political movement after the devastating defeat of Republican
presidential candidate Barry Goldwater in 1964. Traces the
development of divisions and shifts that broke up the liberal
majority and led to Ronald Reagan's election in 1980. Some strong
language. 2001.

The Best and the Brightest RC 53020
by David Halberstam
read by Fred Major
7 cassettes (Reissue)
Study of the nature of political power, of the decision-making
process that caused U.S. involvement in the Vietnam War, and of
key figures in the Kennedy and Johnson administrations. 2001
foreword by Senator John McCain. Followed in 2001 by War in a
Time of Peace (RC 53021). Bestseller 1969.

The Black Muslims RC 53679
by William H. Banks
read by Barbara Pinolini
1 cassette
Traces the history of organized African American nationalism,
including the work of Marcus Garvey and Noble Drew. Describes the
Nation of Islam's development from Wallace Fard and Elijah
Muhammad through Malcolm X and Louis Farrakhan. Looks at the 1995
Million Man March. For junior and senior high readers. 1997.

Blinded by the Right: The Conscience of an Ex-Conservative RC
54035
by David Brock
read by Chris Parente
3 cassettes
Journalist's account of disillusionment and defection from the
1990s neo-conservative movement. Brock recalls efforts to smear
Anita Hill during the Clarence Thomas nomination hearings and to
discredit the Clintons by any means available. Describes abuses
of power he claims to have witnessed among the Washington, D.C.,
right-wing political establishment. Some descriptions of sex.
Bestseller 2002.

Blowback: The Costs and Consequences of American Empire RC 54512
by Chalmers Johnson
read by Barry Bernson
2 cassettes
Asian-affairs specialist contends that America's failure to
change its post-Cold War globalization ambitions has led to
"blowback," a term borrowed from the CIA that refers to often
unintended consequences of policies or actions. Johnson believes
American economic and military power are overextended and
unmanageable--with disaster in store if misguided strategies go
uncorrected. 2000.

The Brother: The Untold Story of Atomic Spy David Greenglass and
How He Sent His Sister, Ethel Rosenberg, to the Electric Chair
RC 53551
by Sam Roberts
read by Steven Carpenter
4 cassettes
During the McCarthy era Julius and Ethel Rosenberg were convicted
of stealing atomic secrets for the Soviet Union (USSR) and were
executed in 1953. A New York Times editor reveals the actions of
Ethel's brother and fellow spy in betraying the couple. 2001.

The Bureau and the Mole: The Unmasking of Robert Philip Hanssen,
the Most Dangerous Double Agent in FBI History RC 53651
by David A. Vise
read by Kerry Cundiff
2 cassettes
Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist investigates the life and
crimes of spy Robert Hanssen, who was arrested in February 2001.
Examines Hanssen's psychological and sexual profile and his
motivations in betraying his country. Discusses the FBI's uneven
performance under director Louis Freeh. Some explicit
descriptions of sex and some strong language. Bestseller 2002.

Bush at War RC 55015
by Bob Woodward
read by Bill Wallace
3 cassettes
Reconstructs the inner workings of the White House following the
terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. Draws on interviews with
the principal power brokers--George W. Bush, Dick Cheney, Colin
Powell, and Donald Rumsfeld--to recreate the processes by which
decisions were reached to bomb Afghanistan and confront Iraq.
Some strong language. Bestseller 2002.

A Convenient Spy: Wen Ho Lee and the Politics of Nuclear
Espionage RC 53741
by Dan Stober and Ian Hoffman
read by Bill Wallace
3 cassettes
Analyzes the U.S. case against computer scientist Wen Ho Lee, a
naturalized Taiwanese, who was accused of espionage while working
at the Los Alamos National Laboratory. Presents the evidence of
Lee's misdeeds, the FBI mistakes leading to his acquittal, and
the politics that drove the investigation. 2001.

The Corruption of American Politics: What Went Wrong and Why RC
53447
by Elizabeth Drew
read by Kerry Cundiff
2 cassettes
Journalist presents her opinion of how practices in American
politics adversely affect the country. Includes overview of
lobbying, financial contributions, partisanship, and impeachment
proceedings. Highlights the reform efforts of Senators Fred
Thompson and John McCain and suggests how the average voter can
improve U.S. government. 1999.

Crashing the Party: Taking On the Corporate Government in an Age
of Surrender RC 53616
by Ralph Nader
read by Michael Scherer
3 cassettes
Green Party candidate's memoir of his unsuccessful 2000
presidential campaign against Al Gore and George W. Bush. Decries
the decisive powers of the press and corporations in the election
of officials and governance of the country. Offers suggestions
for changing the system. Bestseller 2002.

Democracy Derailed: Initiative Campaigns and the Power of Money
RC 51523
by David S. Broder
read by Bob Angell
2 cassettes
A Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist argues that initiatives put
on ballots by millionaires and special-interest groups are
destroying the United States Constitution's system of checks and
balances. Examines California's Proposition 13 and Oregon's
assisted suicide laws, among other examples. 2000.

The Disability Rights Movement: From Charity to Confrontation RC
52812
by Doris Zames Fleischer and Frieda Zames
read by Gary Tipton
3 cassettes
Legislative history of the civil rights movement for individuals
with disabilities in the United States. Discusses the Americans
with Disabilities Act of 1990, various advocacy organizations,
and the roles of technology and deinstitutionalization. 2001.

Do I Stand Alone? Going to the Mat against Political Pawns and
Media Jackals RC 52597
by Jesse Ventura
read by Gregory Gorton
2 cassettes
Minnesota governor and author of I Ain't Got Time to Bleed (RC
48828) calls for political renovation by outlining what is wrong
with the current system and offering suggestions for change.
Ventura also criticizes the media's lack of accountability and
the abandonment of constitutional principles. Some strong
language. 2000.

The Edward Said Reader RC 53210
edited by Moustafa Bayoumi and Andrew Rubin
read by Fred Major
4 cassettes
Anthology of key pieces written by Said between 1966 and 1999
spans his career of cultural, literary, and political criticism.
Investigates subjects ranging from Joseph Conrad and Jane Austen
to the Middle East peace process, decolonization, and Said's own
experiences as a Palestinian exile. Editors provide context and
commentary. 2000.

Fatal Choice: Nuclear Weapons and the Illusion of Missile Defense
RC 54263
by Richard Butler
read by Bill Wallace
1 cassette
Australian diplomat and advocate of arms control addresses the
global challenge of nuclear weapons. He proposes a series of
measures to restrict their proliferation and reduce the threat of
their use. Butler is the author of The Greatest Threat (RC
52515). 2001.

The Fed: The Inside Story of How the World's Most Powerful
Financial Institution Drives the Markets RC 53898
by Martin Mayer
read by Bill Wallace
3 cassettes
Financial journalist analyzes the Federal Reserve System and
explains how its world has changed. Traces its evolution from
regulatory agency to powerful economic institution. Examines the
Fed's impact on the American market and on the global economy.
Covers bureaucratic rivalries, personal anecdotes, and
suggestions for future improvements. 2001.

The Final Days: The Last, Desperate Abuses of Power by the
Clinton White House RC 53584
by Barbara Olson
read by Catherine Byers
2 cassettes
Congressional investigator summarizes allegations of misuse of
power in the Clinton White House, claiming the former president
"used executive orders, regulations, monuments, appointments, and
pardons to help and enrich his allies, harm his foes, and extend
the visible hand of government." Author was killed September 11,
2001, at the Pentagon. Strong language. Bestseller 2001.

Granny D: Walking across America in My Ninetieth Year RC 53596
by Doris Haddock
read by Jill Ferris
3 cassettes
Chronicle of Doris "Granny D" Haddock's fourteen-month walk
across America, which she completed on February 29, 2000. Even
though she was ninety years old and suffered from arthritis and
emphysema, Granny D made her famous walk to publicize the need
for U.S. campaign finance reform. 2001.

Inside Al Qaeda: Global Network of Terror RC 54682
by Rohan Gunaratna
read by Ken Kliban
3 cassettes
Scrutinizes this worldwide terrorist organization and its theater
of operations country by country. Examines Al Qaeda's reach,
strategic and tactical threat, mind-set, and messianic culture.
Suggests ways for the international community to counter the
movement. Based on five years of interviews, research, and
travel. 2002.

Jihad: The Trail of Political Islam RC 54538
by Gilles Kepel
read by Mark Ashby
3 cassettes
Professor of Middle East Studies from France theorizes that the
2001 attack on the World Trade Center in New York was a
consequence of the failure of Islamic fundamentalism to achieve
its goals over the past forty years. Analyzes Islamism in Egypt,
Algeria, Sudan, Bosnia, and elsewhere. 2002.

Leadership RC 55051
by Rudolph W. Giuliani
read by Ralph Lowenstein
3 cassettes
Drawing on anecdotes from his experiences as a trial lawyer and
federal prosecutor, Giuliani describes the strategies and
qualit