Bi Monthly Catalog Corner for January February 2004
Two new factsheets have become
available.
2004 Calendars lists organizations that produce
calendars in braille, print-braille, and large print, together with
specifications, prices, and ordering information. The factsheet is available in
print on request from the Reference Section and online at
<www.loc.gov/nls/reference/factsheets/calendars2004.html>.
Selected Veterans
Organizations lists
organizations that assist eligible visually or physically handicapped veterans
and provides brief descriptions of the groups, contact information, principal
publications, and web sites. The factsheet is available in print on request
from the Reference Section and online at
<www.loc.gov/nls/reference/factsheets/veterans.html>.
The members of the Collection
Development Advisory Group wish to thank fellow patrons and librarians for
their input concerning the NLS program. Ideas and suggestions from readers are
key ingredients in the success of our program and are thoroughly discussed in
the committee's deliberations.
Please continue to assist us by
contacting committee members or your cooperating braille or talking-book
library with your suggestions.
The group will meet again at NLS
on May 26-28, 2004.
American Council
of the Blind
Ms. Patricia Shreck
Ivy Club Apartments, Apt L-16
8701 N.E 54th Street
Vancouver, WA 98662
pat.ralph1@juno.com
Blinded Veterans
Association
Mr. Clyde A. Compton 44 Crater Lane Stafford, VA 22556
cacompton1@earthlink.net
National
Federation of the Blind
Ms. Ever Lee Hairston
113 Greensward Lane
Cherry Hill, NJ 08002-4710
elhairston@mindspring.com
Midlands
Region
Includes the following: Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan,
Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, Oklahoma, and Wisconsin.
Mr. Christopher Mulkin
623 South New Street
Springfield, IL 62704
Northern
Region
Includes the following: Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Maine,
Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania,
Rhode Island, Vermont, and West Virginia.
Ms. Sharon Strzalkowski
127 June Street #3
Worcester, MA 01602
strzal@charter.net
Southern
Region
Includes the following: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky,
Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, Puerto Rico, South Carolina, Tennessee,
Texas, Virginia, and Virgin Islands.
Ms. Deana Wallace
7 N. Pennington Ave.
Rome, GA 30161
wallaced@mail.floyd.public.lib.ga.us
Western
Region
Includes the following: Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii,
Idaho, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, South
Dakota, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming.
Ms. Betsy Mitchell
P.O. Box 298
Volcano, HI 96785
betsymitch@juno.com
Midlands
Ms. Dori Middleton
Detroit Subregional Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped
Detroit Public Library
Douglass Branch Library
3666 Grand River Avenue
Detroit, MI 48208
(313) 833-5494 or (313) 833-5497; fax: (313) 832-5597
dmiddle@detroit.lib.mi.us
Northern
Ms. Bonnie Farrier
Andrew Heiskell Braille and Talking Book Library
New York Public Library
40 West 20th Street
New York, NY 10011
(212) 206-5432; fax: (212) 206-5418
bfarrier@nypl.org
Southern
Mr. Oakley Pearson
Talking Book Center
Staunton Public Library
1 Churchville Avenue
Staunton, VA 24401
(540) 885-6215
pearsonjo@ci.staunton.va.us
Western:
Ms. Sue Walker
Public Services Librarian
Idaho State Library
325 West State Street
Boise, ID 83702
(208) 334-2150 or (208) 334-4016)
swalker@isl.state.id.us
Ms. Nancy Doering
Youth Services Librarian
Wolfner Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped
P.O. Box 387
600 W. Main
Jefferson City, MO 65102-0387
(573) 751-8720; fax: (573) 526-2985
doerin@sosmail.state.mo.us
Two NLS programs offer readers
samplings of magazines not otherwise available through network libraries.
Subscribers to Magazine of the Month and Young Adult Magazine of the Month
receive a different magazine on audio cassette each month. For a free
subscription to either program, contact your cooperating talking-book library.
Although the selections are subject to change, subscribers will receive some of
the following magazines during 2004.
Animal Fair
(pet projects and ways to make a house and yard attractive to pets;
celebrities with their pets; animal health and nutrition information; articles
about wild life)
Black Issues Book
Review
(interviews with African American authors and others in creative fields;
travel and history articles; book reviews and bookstores)
Country
Living
(antiques and collectibles, entertaining, food and drink, crafts and
projects, gardens and nature)
Economist
(world politics, global business, finance, economics, science, technology,
and the arts)
Family Tree
Magazine
(articles of interest to people tracing their family tree; finding clues to
the past, computerization, and preservation)
Futurist
(forecasts, trends, and ideas about the future; the environment,
government, society, economics, technology, music, and other issues)
Military
Heritage
(decisive battles throughout history; soldiers, weapons, intelligence; book
reviews)
Real Simple
(tips on saving time and money decorating, entertaining, and cooking;
articles on style, beauty, and the home)
Redbook
(beauty, fashion, diet, health, and fitness; advice on marriage, parenting,
and family life; social topics)
Start Your Own
Business: The Magazine of Money Making Ideas
(advice on starting and running a small business; success stories,
franchise information, book reviews, and money matters)
Urban Latino
(prominent Hispanics in the U.S.; entertainment, lifestyles, cultural
issues, and relationships)
Write &
Publish
(how and what to write in order to get published; how to self-publish;
strategies on promotion and reviewing)
Backwoods Home, Black Enterprise,
Dog Fancy, Family History, Humanist, Jane, Latin Trade, Military History,
Policy Review, Saturday Evening Post, Success, Writing Basics
CosmoGirl!
(fashion, makeup and hair, pop psychology, and short stories)
Country Music
Today
(popular country musicians and CD reviews)
Galaxy
(short science fiction stories)
Instyle
(celebrity news, lifestyle articles, beauty and fashion tips)
Kids' Wall Street
News
(for ages 10-16; business, banking, careers, the environment, stock
exchange, and world trade)
Latin Style
(issues and individuals from the Latin community in the arts and
entertainment fields; literature, theater, films, politics, and health)
New Music
Monthly
(up-and-coming U.S. and British rock and hip-hop musicians and bands;
reviews of newly-released CDs)
Right On!
(entertainment, music, beauty, and fashion for young African Americans)
Snowboard
Life
(the sport of snowboarding, from technical tips and product reviews to
international travel experiences)
Soccer, Jr.: The
Soccer Magazine for Kids
(news and information related to soccer and profiles of soccer stars)
Teen Newsweek
(for grades 6-9; international and domestic current events)
Teen Vogue
(current fashion trends, health and beauty tips, books and films)
Allure, Black Belt, Black
Collegian, bop magazine, Circus, E for Environment, Elle Girl, Latina,
Snowboarder, Spin, Star Trek Communicator, Teen Beat
Books listed in this issue of Talking
Book Topics were recently sent to cooperating libraries. The complete
collection contains books by many authors on fiction and nonfiction subjects,
including biographies, classics, gothics, mysteries, romances, and others.
Contact your cooperating library to learn more about the wide range of books
available in the collection.
Cassette books are labeled with
the code RC and play at 15/16 ips. To order books, contact your cooperating
library.
Note: For the information of the reader, a
notice may appear immediately following the book description to indicate
occurrences of strong language, explicit descriptions of sex, or violence. The
word "some" before any of these terms indicates an occasional or
infrequent occurrence, as in "some strong language."
Lillian Gish: Her Legend,
Her Life RC 53935
by Charles Affron
read by Susan McInerney
4 cassettes
Using letters, interviews, and the subject's unpublished autobiography, Affron
offers a portrait of the public and private life of film actress Lillian Gish
(1893-1993). Describes her evolution from child prodigy to silent screen star
to her last performance in 1987 in The Whales of August. 2001.
The Lord God Made Them
All RC 54019
by James Herriot
read by Bob Askey
3 cassettes (Reissue)
Following World War II, James Herriot returns home to Yorkshire and his work
treating the diseases and injuries of the area's farm animals. Postwar life is
normal except for his trip to Russia with a load of pedigreed sheep. Sequel to All
Things Wise and Wonderful (RC 53147). 1981.
The Sibley Guide to Bird
Life and Behavior RC 54492
by David Sibley
read by Robert Blumenfeld
7 cassettes in 2 containers
Presents a basic overview of bird biology: evolution, behavior, habitats, and
how the body works. Then bird experts and ornithologists discuss eighty
specific bird families of North America, covering taxonomy, foraging and
breeding patterns, and conservation status. Sponsored by the National Audubon
Society. 2001.
Principles for a Free
Society: Reconciling Individual Liberty with the Common Good
RC 54694
by Richard A. Epstein
read by Richard Hauenstein
3 cassettes
A legal scholar makes the libertarian case for limited government and
laissez-faire capitalism. Examines a range of public policy issues. Assesses
the strengths and weaknesses of the public and private sectors for reaching
collective solutions. 1998.
Twelve Angry Men
RC 54790
by Reginald Rose
read by Ray Hagen
1 cassette
Critically acclaimed American drama. On a hot summer afternoon in New York City
in 1957, twelve members of a jury deliberate the fate of a young man charged
with first-degree murder in the death of his father. Eleven jurors believe the
case presents no reasonable doubt, but one disagrees. 1955.
Florence, a Delicate Case
RC 54795
by David Leavitt
read by Laura Giannarelli
1 cassette
Explores expatriates' attraction to this Italian city. Examines Florence's twin
status as a capital of great art and a haven of permissive sexual attitudes.
Discusses books and movies set there and the city's appeal as a destination for
homosexual artists and scholars. 2002.
Fighting with the
Screaming Eagles: With the 101st Airborne from Normandy to Bastogne
RC 54900
by Robert M. Bowen
read by Mark Ashby
2 cassettes
Memoir of a sergeant who joined the Glider Infantry Regiment of the 101st
Airborne in 1943. Recalls events from basic training, the D-Day landing in
Normandy, Operation "Market Garden," and the Battle of the Bulge.
Bowen says he began writing this account in 1945 while recovering from wounds.
Some strong language. 2001.
The Perricone Prescription:
A Physician's Twenty-eight Day Program for Total Body and Face Rejuvenation
RC 54931
by Nicholas Perricone
read by Bill Wallace
2 cassettes
Physician and author of The Wrinkle Cure (RC 53662) details his
regimen for skin and general health care--recommending a specific diet, an
exercise plan, and lotions to lessen the effects of aging. Bestseller 2002.
An Army at Dawn: The War
in North Africa, 1942-1943; Liberation Trilogy, Volume 1
RC 54939
by Rick Atkinson
read by Ted Stoddard
5 cassettes
Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Crusade (RC 41346) and The Long
Gray Line (RC 30303) analyzes the 1942-1943 Operation TORCH invasion of
North Africa--the first joint Allied effort. Describes the action between the
green U.S. troops and Rommel's battle-hardened Afrika Korps and the conflict
between the British and American commands. 2002.
No Lifeguard on Duty: The
Accidental Life of the World's First Supermodel
RC 54943
by Janice Dickinson
read by Isabel Keating
2 cassettes
Author discusses her life's extremes from periods of high energy to times of
near self-destruction. Relates her roller-coaster ride in the world of modeling
and her interest in photography, as well as her multiple marriages, superficial
relationships, drug addiction, and abuse by her father. Explicit descriptions
of sex and strong language. Bestseller 2002.
A Life God Rewards
RC 55064
by Bruce Wilkinson
read by Bob Moore
1 cassette
In this companion volume to The Prayer of Jabez (RC 52284) and Secrets
of the Vine (RC 52285), Wilkinson discusses Jesus' teachings that show a
direct connection between what believers do today and what they will experience
in eternity. Bestseller 2002.
Wild Nights: Nature
Returns to the City RC 55069
by Anne Matthews
read by Jill Ferris
2 cassettes
New York City sprawl's encroachment on the countryside reveals the growing
urban presence of wildlife including coyotes, wild turkeys, and migratory
birds. "Never in American history have so many people lived near so many
wild animals," warns this naturalist author, who offers startling
predictions for large American cities by 2050. 2001.
Van Loon's Lives: Being a
True and Faithful Account of a Number of Highly Interesting Meetings with
Certain Historical Personages, from Confucius and Plato to Voltaire and Thomas
Jefferson, about Whom We Had Always Felt a Great Deal of Curiosity and Who Came
to Us as Our Dinner Guests in a Bygone Year RC
55071
by Hendrik Willem Van Loon
read by Bill Wallace
5 cassettes
An eclectic collection of biographical sketches of historical personages chosen
by the author as interesting combinations of dinner companions. More than forty
profiles of musicians, artists, poets, philosophers, and political and
religious leaders ensue, with appropriate menus and dinner music. 1942.
A Crusade for Stroke
Prevention: A Program for Immediate, Aggressive Utilization of New Knowledge
and Technology That Could Reduce Strokes by Ninety Percent
RC 55087
by J. Crayton Pruitt
read by Jake Williams
1 cassette
Physician describes the causes of stroke as well as its diagnosis, prevention,
screening, and treatment. Includes sample questions to ask the surgeon.
2000.
The Gangs of New York: An
Informal History of the Underworld RC 55088
by Herbert Asbury
read by L.J. Ganser
3 cassettes
Uses police records, newspapers, and criminals' memoirs to chronicle the crime
permeating New York City in the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.
Includes the history of such notorious neighborhoods as the Bowery, Hell's
Kitchen, and Five Points. Some violence and some strong language. 1927.
Learning a Living: A
Guide to Planning Your Career and Finding a Job for People with Learning
Disabilities, Attention Deficit Disorder, and Dyslexia
RC 55089
by Dale S. Brown
read by Jake Williams
3 cassettes
The author of Job-Hunting for the So-Called Handicapped or People Who Have
Disabilities (RC 53895) offers advice on career planning. Providing
applicable how-to tips, recommends researching educational and work
opportunities and building social skills. For senior high and older readers.
2000.
The Uncomplicated Guide
to Diabetes Complications RC 55092
edited by Marvin E. Levin and Michael A. Pfeifer
read by Jake Williams
2 cassettes
Recommendations from the American Diabetes Association for the control and
prevention of complications. Medical specialists describe testing, treatments,
and care for eyes and feet, gastrointestinal problems, nerve function, kidney
and heart disease, sexual dysfunctions, psychosocial complications, and more.
2002.
The Essential Harold
Cruse: A Reader RC 55095
edited by William Jelani Cobb
read by Jake Williams
3 cassettes
Selected writings by a prominent African American scholar. Includes essays from
his 1967 classic book, The Crisis of the Negro Intellectual, in which
he calls for black autonomy. Includes a 1997 interview from the Radical
History Review and works dealing with Marxism and Jewish relations.
2002.
Temperament: The Idea
That Solved Music's Greatest Riddle RC 55096
by Stuart Isacoff
read by Dennis Rooney
2 cassettes
The editor of Piano Today investigates the conundrum that vexed
composers and listeners for centuries: how to establish musical intervals.
Isacoff describes the religious, mathematical, and philosophical barriers to
the acceptance in the eighteenth century of the "equal temperament"
method, which definitively solved the problem by dividing the octave into
twelve equal segments. 2001.
Soldier: A Poet's
Childhood RC 55097
by June Jordan
read by Gail Nelson
1 cassette
Poet and activist Jordan's memoir of childhood in Harlem and Brooklyn. Recalls
the misalliance of her West Indian immigrant parents and her ambivalence toward
her ambitious, abusive father. Uses vivid images and prose poems to recreate
feelings about everything from playing cowboys to her first date. Some violence
and some strong language. Alex Award. 2000.
Tell My Horse: Voodoo and
Life in Haiti and Jamaica RC 55098
by Zora Neale Hurston
read by Robin Miles
2 cassettes
Travelog and description of Neo-African religious practices based on the
author's personal experiences in 1930s Haiti and Jamaica. Covers anthropology,
natural history, and politics of these countries. Discusses the main Voodoo
deities, ceremonies, and the strange phenomenon of possession. 1938.
Tank: The Progress of a
Monstrous War Machine RC 55135
by Patrick Wright
read by David Cutler
4 cassettes
British historian chronicles the armored tank's development--from World War I,
when it was an opening wedge in mechanized warfare, through the late twentieth
century, when its electronics and its remote-controlled operation evolved.
Discusses the tank's symbolic significance in social, political, and
philosophical contexts. 2000.
Still Waters
RC 55179
by Jennifer Lauck
read by Jill Fox
3 cassettes
In this continuation of her memoir begun in Blackbird (RC 51774),
Jennifer is taken in by an aunt and uncle to escape her abusive stepmother. Her
adoptive family, however, is also dysfunctional. She enters her teens full of
anger and later explores her brother's suicide. Some strong language. 2001.
Chocolate from the Cake
Mix Doctor RC 55184
by Anne Byrn
read by Kerry Cundiff
3 cassettes
Author of The Cake Mix Doctor (RC 52035) turns her attention to
chocolate. Starting with a supermarket-brand packaged cake mix, Byrn offers 150
easy recipes for deep, dark, delicious cakes from devil's food to the Tunnel of
Fudge. 2001.
The Execution of Major
Andre RC 55190
by John Evangelist Walsh
read by Tom Burch
2 cassettes
Revisionist account dispels the legends about the bravery and sophistication of
the British officer who conspired with American general Benedict Arnold to take
West Point in September 1780. Justifies his execution as a spy on orders from
George Washington and exposes the arrogance and ineptness that led to his
capture. 2001.
The Bureau: The Secret
History of the FBI RC 55193
by Ronald Kessler
read by Tom Burch
4 cassettes
Comprehensive history of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, from its
beginning in 1908 through the September 11, 2001, World Trade Center and
Pentagon attacks and the war on terrorism. Assesses the bureau's failures and
accomplishments, including the Watergate scandal and the Waco disaster. By the
author of The FBI (RC 37795). Some strong language. 2002.
Christ: A Crisis in the
Life of God RC 55196
by Jack Miles
read by Lou Harpenau
3 cassettes
Author considers the Bible as a work of art and Christ as a literary character
rather than as a historical figure. The death and resurrection of Christ are
portrayed as a resolution to God's distress and the only way to remove the sins
of the world and heal humanity. Sequel to God: A Biography (RC 41337).
2001.
The Russia Hand: A Memoir
of Presidential Diplomacy RC 55208
by Strobe Talbott
read by Bill Wallace
4 cassettes
Diplomatic memoir by the former deputy secretary of state and top Clinton
advisor on Soviet affairs. Details the close relationship between presidents
Clinton and Yeltsin during the post-Cold War years and the vested interest the
United States had in aiding Russian transition from a communist state to a
fledgling democracy. 2002.
Mules and Men
RC 55230
by Zora Neale Hurston
read by Laura Giannarelli
2 cassettes
This collection of seventy African American folktales and voodoo rituals
resulted from the author's travels across the southern United States in the
late 1920s. Along with the folklore, Hurston includes an account of her
experiences as a collector. She records the stories in the dialects spoken at
the time. Some strong language. 1935.
The Complete and Easy
Guide to Social Security, Healthcare Rights, and Government Benefits RC
55235
by Faustin F. Jehle
read by Mark Ashby
2 cassettes
Guide to monetary and health-care benefits under social security, medicare and
medicaid, HMOs, and other governmental programs. Includes information on
disability, veterans, living wills, supplemental security income, and patients'
rights (including the right to appeal). 2000.
Alpine Achievement: A
Chronicle of the United States Disabled Ski Team
RC 55239
by Lori J. Batcheller
read by Colleen Delany
2 cassettes
A brief history of skiing with adaptive equipment to compensate for physical
disabilities. Discusses the challenges faced by world-class athletes including
vision-impaired skiers and amputees who participate in the United States
Disabled Ski Team. 2002.
Connect
RC 55244
by Edward M. Hallowell
read by John Hammock
3 cassettes
A psychiatrist offers suggestions for finding inner peace by connecting with
other people and with traditions and ideals. Uses anecdotes from his patients
and his own life to illustrate how to achieve satisfaction from relationships.
Explains how health and happiness depend on connections. 1999.
President Nixon: Alone in
the White House RC 55252
by Richard Reeves
read by Robert Sams
6 cassettes
Through the examination of papers and tapes declassified long after Nixon's
death, Reeves reveals the insular, deceptive nature of his presidency, which
extended from 1969 to 1974. Documents what Nixon experienced in the White House,
what he knew, and what he actually did, "sometimes hour by hour, sometimes
minute by minute." 2001.
At the Hands of Persons
Unknown: The Lynching of Black America RC
55259
by Philip Dray
read by David Toney
5 cassettes
History of lynching in America--its causes, perpetrators, and victims--and its
lasting effect on race relations. Profiles the people who fought to expose and
eradicate the practice: Ida Wells, James Weldon Johnson, Walter White, W.E.B.
Du Bois, and others. Violence and some strong language. 2002.
Live from New York: An
Uncensored History of "Saturday Night Live"
RC 55275
by Tom Shales and James Andrew Miller
read by Barry Bernson
4 cassettes
Oral history of television show Saturday Night Live, which premiered in
1975. Describes the many feuds and love affairs among the various writers,
performers, guest hosts, and executives. Includes interviews with Lorne
Michaels, Dan Aykroyd, Chris Rock, Mike Myers, Billy Crystal, Bill Murray, and
dozens more. Strong language. Bestseller 2002.
Forward Drive: The Race
to Build "Clean" Cars for the Future RC
55281
by Jim Motavalli
read by Kerry Cundiff
2 cassettes
A comprehensive account of the emergence of the auto industry's advanced
"clean car" technology. Covers alternative-energy vehicle development
from early electric models to cutting-edge fuel-cell research. Told from the
dual perspective of a car enthusiast and concerned environmentalist. 2000.
Omar! My Life on and off
the Field RC 55282
by Omar Vizquel
read by Tom Burch
2 cassettes
Autobiography of the Cleveland Indians shortstop, born to a close, middle-class
family in Caracas, Venezuela. Describes his long baseball career: he began
playing at eight, entered the American minor leagues at seventeen, and later
rose to the majors, where he has won the Gold Glove fielding award nine times.
2002.
For the Love of Books:
One Hundred Fifteen Celebrated Writers on the Books They Love Most RC 55283
compiled by Ronald B. Shwartz
read by Roy Avers
3 cassettes
In brief essays, 115 writers--mostly American, British, and Canadian--identify
three to six works that influenced or affected them most deeply and explain
why. Respondents to editor Shwartz's invitation, arranged alphabetically,
include Dave Barry, Rita Dove, Penelope Fitzgerald, Pete Hamill, Elmore
Leonard, Ved Mehta, Joyce Carol Oates, Mario Puzo, and Kurt Vonnegut. 1999.
Strangers in the House:
Coming of Age in Occupied Palestine RC 55285
by Raja Shehadeh
read by Richard Hauenstein
2 cassettes
A Palestinian lawyer residing in Ramallah recounts his family's reactions to
the Israeli military occupation of their homeland while he was growing up. His
memoir explores his unresolved relationship with his politically active father,
who was murdered in 1985. Discusses his ideological problems with the
continuing Palestinian-Israeli conflict. Some strong language. 2002.
Rekindling the Flame: The
Many Paths to a Vibrant Judaism RC 55286
by Samuel Osherson
read by Bruce Huntey
2 cassettes
A psychotherapist focuses on an American Jewish dilemma: without traditional
observance, how to find joy and identity in Judaism. Offers real-life examples
of Jewish men and women who have developed their own rituals and begun their
own traditions. 2001.
Revenge: A Story of Hope
RC 55288
by Laura Blumenfeld
read by Madelyn Buzzard
3 cassettes
Memoir of a Jewish American reporter, honeymooning in Jerusalem, who seeks
retaliation against the Palestinian terrorist who wounded her father a decade
earlier. Blumenfeld uses her journalist's credentials to cultivate the
shooter's family. But as she pursues her quarry, the impersonal enemy is
humanized, and Blumenfeld's perspective shifts dramatically. Some violence.
2002.
Hate Crime: The Story of
a Dragging in Jasper, Texas RC 55294
by Joyce King
read by Mitzi Friedlander
2 cassettes
Recounts events leading up to and following the brutal, racially motivated June
1998 killing of an unarmed black man by three white men in East Texas. Delves
into the perpetrators' backgrounds, detailing how incarceration in the Texas
Prison System helped shape their attitudes. Some violence and some strong
language. 2002.
The China Threat: How the
People's Republic Targets America RC 55297
by Bill Gertz
read by Kerry Cundiff
2 cassettes
Reporter and author of Betrayal (RC 48196) presents government
documents as evidence of Chinese espionage and support of terrorism aimed at
forcing the United States out of Asia. Argues that the Clinton-Gore
administration's policies enabled China to threaten America's national security
and world stability. 2000.
The Navajo Code Talkers
RC 55315
by Doris A. Paul
read by Bill Quinn
1 cassette
History of the Navajos' development of a radio code for the U.S. military that
remained unbreakable throughout World War II. Explains why the code confused
the Japanese enemy forces. Contains the Navajo communicators' personal accounts
of action in the field under fire. 1973.
Pakistan: In the Shadow
of Jihad and Afghanistan RC 55317
by Mary Anne Weaver
read by Yolande Bavan
3 cassettes
A journalist with twenty years of experience in the Middle East portrays a
strife-torn country strategic to U.S. foreign policy. Weaver covers her
meetings with Benazir Bhutto, the first woman prime minister in the Islamic
world; General Zia ul-Haq; militant Islamist leaders; and head of state General
Pervez Musharraf. 2002.
The Selected Poems of Li
Po RC 55318
by Li Po
read by Gordon Gould
1 cassette
Presents the T'ang Dynasty Chinese poet Li Po (A.D. 701-762), who composed his
pieces in appreciation of the natural world 1,200 years ago. Considered to be
expressions of Taoist and Zen practice, the poems are arranged in approximately
chronological order. Translated by David Hinton. 1996.
Approaching the Qur'an:
The Early Revelations RC 55322
translated by Michael Sells
read by Ken Kliban
2 cassettes
A religious scholar introduces the non-Arabic speaker to the beauty and wisdom
of the Muslim holy text while explaining its cultural and historical context.
Sells renders the earliest Suras (chapters of the Qur'an) into modern English,
and explores their subtleties and meanings in subsequent commentaries.
1999.
A History of Israel and
the Holy Land RC 55324
edited by Michael Avi-Yonah
read by Butch Hoover
3 cassettes
Scholarly essays describe the land, culture, and people of the Holy Land from
prehistory to twentieth-century Israel's fiftieth anniversary in the year 2000.
Discusses the influences of the Canaanites, the Roman invasion, the Byzantines,
the Arab conquest, the Crusades, the Ottoman Empire, and the British mandate.
Foreword by Shimon Peres. 2001.
Mayo Clinic on
Alzheimer's Disease RC 55325
edited by Ronald Petersen
read by John Richardson
2 cassettes
Physician defines and describes Alzheimer's disease--a form of dementia that
affects millions of mostly older patients. Discusses the biology of the brain
and the causes and treatment of this condition, offers tips for caregivers,
provides practical legal and financial advice, and looks at research prospects.
2002.
Everything Scrabble
RC 55326
by Joe Edley and John D. Williams
read by Bruce Huntey
4 cassettes
A national Scrabble champion and the executive director of the National
Scrabble Association present information to increase skill in every aspect of
the game. Includes basic board strategies; use of letters J, Q, X, and Z;
seven-letter plays; bonus squares; and secrets to getting better tiles.
2001.
Bringing Down the House:
The Inside Story of Six MIT Students Who Took Vegas for Millions RC 55333
by Ben Mezrich
read by Erik Synnestvedt
2 cassettes
Insider account of six audacious math geniuses from MIT who cheated and scammed
Las Vegas casinos. While enrolled full time, these students led double lives
gambling for the thrill of high stakes until their wins marked them for
revenge. Some strong language. Bestseller 2002.
A Long Way from Home:
Growing Up in the American Heartland RC 55334
by Tom Brokaw
read by Jack Fox
1 cassette
NBC news anchor reminisces and reflects on his boyhood in South Dakota during
the 1940s and 1950s. He examines the northern Great Plains values instilled in
him during the formative years before he married and moved away at age
twenty-two. Bestseller 2002.
The One Minute
Millionaire: The Enlightened Way to Wealth RC
55336
by Mark Victor Hansen and Robert G. Allen
read by Richard Hauenstein
3 cassettes
The coauthor of the Chicken Soup for the Soul series teams up with a financial
advisor to offer suggestions on how to make big money. They use the story of an
underpaid widow as an example of ethical wealth building. Bestseller 2002.
Secrets: A Memoir of
Vietnam and the Pentagon Papers RC 55339
by Daniel Ellsberg
read by Tom Burch
4 cassettes
Memoir by the former high government official and author of Papers on the
War (RC 21334) who leaked top-secret documents to the press during
President Richard Nixon's administration in an attempt to end the Vietnam War.
Some strong language. Bestseller 2002.
Seinfeld: The Making of
an American Icon RC 55340
by Jerry Oppenheimer
read by Michael Russotto
3 cassettes
Author of Martha Stewart (RC 44818) and Barbara Walters (RC 31301)
explores the life of stand-up comedian Jerry Seinfeld. Describes Seinfeld's
Jewish roots, his blue-collar youth in Long Island, his rise to fame, and his
romances with much younger women, one of whom he married. Some strong language.
2002.
When You Ride Alone You
Ride with bin Laden: What the Government Should Be Telling Us to Help Fight the
War on Terrorism RC 55341
by Bill Maher
read by Christopher Walker
1 cassette
Iconoclastic television talk-show host offers strong opinions on the U.S.
government's domestic policies in the war on terrorism. Some of the targets
Maher aims at with earnestness and sardonic humor are airport security, gas
guzzlers, political correctness, and offshore tax dodges. Strong language.
Bestseller 2002.
Rich Dad's Retire Young,
Retire Rich: How to Get Rich and Stay Rich Forever
RC 55364
by Robert T. Kiyosaki
read by Jake Williams
3 cassettes
The author, who retired before age fifty, shows how individuals can use
leverage--one of the most important words in the world of money--in a positive
way. Kiyosaki first prepares readers for the simple things that must be done to
become rich, and then offers ways to do them. 2002.
Iris Murdoch: A Life
RC 55384
by Peter J. Conradi
read by Bill Wallace
6 cassettes
Authorized biography of the British writer and philosopher, placing her in the
cultural and intellectual context of the mid-twentieth century. Focuses on
Murdoch's formative years, from 1919 to 1956. Discusses her work in general
terms, rather than in-depth criticism, as part of her life experience.
2001.
The Last American Man
RC 55417
by Elizabeth Gilbert
read by Faith Potts
2 cassettes
Biography of South Carolina native Eustace Conway, who gave up a suburban
lifestyle in 1977 when he was seventeen and returned to nature. Describes his
adventures surviving off the land in Appalachia, living with Mayan Indians,
hiking and canoeing in extreme environments, and crossing America on horseback.
Strong language. 2002.
Breaking Clean
RC 55429
by Judy Blunt
read by Laura Giannarelli
2 cassettes
Montana, the 1960s. Teenager Judy Blunt silently watches her father work out
the terms of her marriage to a local rancher. Like her mother and grandmother,
Blunt becomes a subservient ranch wife. She describes the physical and
emotional difficulties inherent in this life and her rebellious break from it.
Some strong language. 2002.
The Seven Daughters of Eve
RC 55439
by Bryan Sykes
read by David Cutler
2 cassettes
A British geneticist contends that almost all living Europeans are linked
genetically to one of only seven women from the Paleolithic era. Sykes explains
this hypothesis and presents supporting research, tells what he believes can be
determined about these seven maternal ancestors, and elaborates on the
consequences for modern genetics. 2001.
Adaptive Technologies for
Learning and Work Environments RC 55440
by Joseph J. Lazzaro
read by Mark Ashby
3 cassettes
Describes, in nontechnical terms, how to increase one's independence by
adapting personal computers for sensory, physical, speech, and learning
disabilities. Lists assistive equipment available on the market and describes
the basics of computer hardware. Updates 1993 edition of the same title (RC
37741). 2001.
Power Plays: Win or
Lose--How History's Great Political Leaders Play the Game
RC 55442
by Dick Morris
read by Gary Telles
3 cassettes
Fox television network political analyst identifies six strategies used by
politicians throughout history. Morris presents twenty case studies--from
Lincoln's Civil War tactics to Al Gore's 2000 presidential campaign--assessing
successes and failures in each. Includes commentary on the September 11, 2001,
terrorist attacks and the U.S. government's response. 2002.
Behind Sad Eyes: The Life
of George Harrison RC 55445
by Marc Shapiro
read by Terence Aselford
2 cassettes
Biography of guitarist George Harrison (1943-2001), from his childhood in
Liverpool to his death from cancer. Highlights his career with the Beatles,
including creative differences with John Lennon and Paul McCartney, his two
marriages, and his interest in Eastern religion. Some strong language.
2002.
A Lawyer's Life
RC 55446
by Johnnie Cochran
read by Bob Moore
2 cassettes
Revealing autobiography from a man best known for his role in the O.J. Simpson
"trial of the century." Cochran reflects on his life as a successful
African American attorney, discussing his most memorable cases and high-profile
clients as he probes the issue of racism in the legal system. 2002.
They Cleared the Lane:
The NBA's Black Pioneers RC 55447
by Ron Thomas
read by Erik Synnestvedt
2 cassettes
Sportswriter Thomas chronicles the history of team integration in pro
basketball. Thomas heralds the first African American players in the NBA,
beginning with Chuck Cooper, and focuses on the years between 1950 and 1965.
Provides social and political commentary as well as biographical information
based on interviews with players, their teammates, families, and coaches.
2002.
Now, Discover Your
Strengths RC 55450
by Marcus Buckingham and Donald O. Clifton
read by John Hammock
2 cassettes
A how-to guide for managing individual strengths and building an effective
organization, based on a study of individuals who have succeeded in their
careers. "To excel in your chosen field and to find lasting
satisfaction...suspend whatever interest you may have in weakness and instead
explore...your strengths." 2001.
Affluenza: The
All-Consuming Epidemic RC 55451
by John de Graaf and others
read by Erik Synnestvedt
2 cassettes
Investigates the worldwide epidemic of overconsumption, or "affluenza,"
defining the phenomenon as "a painful, contagious, socially transmitted
condition of overload, debt, anxiety, and waste resulting from the dogged
pursuit of more." Explores the condition's causes and symptoms and offers
suggestions for returning to more enduring values. Based on two PBS
documentaries. 2001.
The Best American Essays,
2002 RC 55452
edited by Stephen Jay Gould
read by Mary Kane
3 cassettes
Twenty-four essays selected and introduced by Gould shortly before his death.
He includes several early essays on the September 11, 2001, attacks because
they mark a defining historical moment. Others are confessional writings on
medical topics and politics and viewpoints on the arts. 2002.
North Star over My
Shoulder: A Flying Life RC 55454
by Bob Buck
read by Michael Scherer
3 cassettes
Memoir by a career pilot whose adventures span aviation history, from open
biplanes to B-17s to 747s. He recalls his intercontinental flights as copilot
for actor Tyrone Power, the romance of exotic destinations such as Paris and
Cairo, the danger of thunderstorms, and his abiding love of flying. 2002.
Barefoot Contessa Family
Style: Easy Ideas and Recipes That Make Everyone Feel like Family RC 55508
by Ina Garten
read by Colleen Delany
1 cassette
Simple recipes for tasty home-cooked meals. Covers appetizers through desserts,
with sections on breakfast, treats for kids, and menus. Each recipe lists the
ingredients first and includes helpful tips in the step-by-step directions.
Bestseller 2002.
The Right Man: The
Surprise Presidency of George W. Bush RC 55531
by David Frum
read by Michael Scherer
2 cassettes
Former presidential speechwriter and author of Dead Right (RC 40664)
discusses the time he spent working in George W. Bush's White House. Describes
the president's thinking as well as his weaknesses and strengths, and explains
why he believes Bush became "superb as a wartime leader." Bestseller
2003.
Everyday Grace: Having
Hope, Finding Forgiveness, and Making Miracles RC
55534
by Marianne Williamson
read by Jill Ferris
2 cassettes
Asserts that individuals can cultivate their internal mystical powers in the
midst of the difficulties of daily life. Williamson posits that people can use
positive mental energy to transcend everything from grief, guilt, and jealousy
to boredom, anxiety, and despondency. Bestseller 2002.
Knitting and Crochet for
the Physically Handicapped and Elderly RC
55543
by Shelagh Hollingworth
read by Patricia McDermott
2 cassettes (Reissue)
Describes how those with limited dexterity can knit and crochet for their own
enjoyment. Includes thirty-three knitting patterns and eighteen crochet
patterns for a variety of hats, scarves, gloves, socks, underwear, and jackets
that are easy to put on and take off. 1981.
Murder in the Cathedral
RC 55554
by T.S. Eliot
read by George Holmes
1 cassette
A verse play by Nobel Prize-winner T.S. Eliot (1888-1965) about the 1170 murder
of the Archbishop of Canterbury, Thomas Becket, at the royal behest of Henry
II. Concerns issues of faith, politics, and the common good. 1935.
Raising Blaze: Bringing
Up an Extraordinary Son in an Ordinary World RC
55558
by Debra Ginsberg
read by Martha Harmon Pardee
2 cassettes
Memoir by a single mother of a son with special emotional and behavioral needs.
Relates her struggle to obtain an appropriate diagnosis and placement for him
in the educational system. Some strong language. 2002.
I May Be Wrong but I
Doubt It RC 55571
by Charles Barkley
read by Jake Williams
1 cassette
Memoir by former NBA star, who moved on to become a television commentator for
TNT, about his success as an athlete and his beliefs about everything from
politics (he's a Republican) to religion, role models, and racism. Foreword by
Michael Wilbon of the Washington Post. Some strong language.
Bestseller 2002.
Every Knee Shall Bow: The
Truth and Tragedy of Ruby Ridge and the Randy Weaver Family
RC 55583
by Jess Walter
read by Bill Wallace
3 cassettes
Journalist explores the lives of Randy and Vicki Weaver and the influences that
led them from Christian fundamentalism to white supremacy. Describes the
family's 1992 standoff with federal agents at Ruby Ridge, Idaho; the actions of
the U.S. Justice Department; and the subsequent investigation. Some violence
and some strong language. 1995.
The Final Invasion:
Plattsburgh, the War of 1812's Most Decisive Battle
RC 55591
by David G. Fitz-Enz
read by Bill Wallace
2 cassettes
Chronicles the British plan to recapture their former colonies in America
during the War of 1812. Under the command of Lieutenant General Sir George
Prevost, seasoned troops from the Napoleonic Wars invaded America from Canada
in September 1814. They were repulsed at Plattsburgh, New York, on Lake
Champlain. 2001.
What Time Is It? You Mean
Now? Advice for Life from the Zennest Master of Them All
RC 55645
by Yogi Berra
read by Michael Scherer
1 cassette
Retired baseball champion expands on the advice he first offered in When
You Come to a Fork in the Road, Take It! (RC 52360) by using anecdotes
relating to baseball. Suggests cultivating a positive attitude, exercising,
setting goals, and taking advantage of opportunities. 2002.
This Just In: What I
Couldn't Tell You on TV RC 55649
by Bob Schieffer
read by Michael Russotto
3 cassettes
Anchor of CBS's Face the Nation offers a behind-the-scenes account of
his more than forty years in journalism, including coverage of the White House,
the Pentagon, the State Department, and Capitol Hill. He also discusses his
reporting of Kennedy's assassination, the civil rights movement, Vietnam,
Watergate, and September 11, 2001. Bestseller 2003.
America the Beautiful:
The Stirring True Story behind Our Nation's Favorite Song
RC 55652
by Lynn Sherr
read by Margaret Strom
1 cassette
Poet and educator Katharine Lee Bates composed the words to "America the
Beautiful" in 1893 after being inspired by the "most glorious scenery
I ever beheld," referring to the view from Pikes Peak in Colorado. Sherr
chronicles Bates's lifelong involvement with the song's evolution from her poem
to unofficial national anthem. 2001.
Lighthouse Families
RC 55659
by Cheryl Shelton-Roberts and Bruce Roberts
read by John Hammock
2 cassettes
Collection of firsthand accounts from people who called a light station
"home." Now elderly, they recall their childhood experiences,
including the dangers, responsibilities, and satisfactions of growing up in
remote and isolated situations. Describes adventures, heroics, and history, and
even contains some favorite family recipes. 1997.
How Democratic Is the
American Constitution? RC 55674
by Robert A. Dahl
read by David Toney
1 cassette
Yale University political science professor challenges the adequacy of the U.S.
Constitution to protect in reality the fairness it promises. Criticizes the
electoral college and the inequality of representation in the Senate and
proposes new ways to think about the problems of American democracy. 2001.
The Day I Fired Alan Ladd
and Other World War II Adventures RC 55675
by A.E. Hotchner
read by Gary Telles
1 cassette
Playwright lightheartedly reminisces about his World War II military service on
the home front. He includes anecdotes about producing warfare films, writing a
musical, editing a military magazine, and encountering famous personalities.
Some strong language. 2002.
Terrorists and Terrorist
Groups RC 55684
by Stephen Currie
read by Steven Carpenter
1 cassette
Discusses the origins, political purposes, religious beliefs, and strategies of
groups that use violence to achieve their goals. Includes information on the
Palestinian movement Hamas, Peru's Shining Path, the Irish Republican Army,
al-Qaeda, and Oklahoma City bomber Timothy McVeigh. For junior and senior high
readers. 2002.
The Best Spiritual
Writing, 2002 RC 55688
edited by Philip Zaleski
read by Colleen Delany
2 cassettes
Anthology of poetry and prose about art, intimacy, prayer, love, meditation,
and faith selected from works by authors such as Toni Morrison, Bill McKibben,
Czeslaw Milosz, Wendell Berry, Seamus Heaney, Barry Lopez, Philip Levine, and
Harvey Cox. 2002.
Shakespeare and Tragedy
RC 55701
by John Bayley
read by Norman Barrs
2 cassettes (Reissue)
Discusses the Roman plays Troilus and Cressida and Timon of Athens,
as well as the four major tragedies. Bayley shows how Shakespeare's most
successful tragic effects hinge on the artistic distance between the author and
his creations. 1981.
Living History
RC 55882
by Hillary Rodham Clinton
read by Martha Harmon Pardee
4 cassettes
Former first lady's memoir of eight years in the White House that, she says,
"tested my faith and political beliefs, my marriage and our nation's
Constitution." Discusses how she and President Bill Clinton faced
political opposition, legal challenges, personal tragedies, and the scandal of
the Monica Lewinsky case. Bestseller 2003.
The Story of My Life
RC 55883
by Helen Keller
read by Catherine Byers
3 cassettes
The restored classic autobiography of an exceptional young woman and her
companion, originally published in 1903, with 2003 commentary by editor Roger
Shattuck. Helen Keller's own account of her transformation is followed by her
teacher Anne Sullivan's record of their early years together and insights of
Anne's husband, John Macy. 1903.
The Old Man and the Sea
RC 53792
by Ernest Hemingway
read by Rick Wiseman
1 cassette (Reissue)
An elderly Cuban fisherman hooks a giant marlin after eighty-five days without
a single catch. Then he fights a losing battle with sharks who deprive him of
his triumph. Pulitzer Prize. 1952.
Honor among Enemies:
Honor Harrington, Volume 6 RC 53963
by David Weber
read by Madelyn Buzzard
4 cassettes
Honor Harrington is recalled to active duty to combat space pirates. Her challenge
is complicated by the infighting of her motley crew and difficulty defining the
enemy. Sequel to Flag in Exile (RC 53962). Some violence and some
strong language. For senior high and older readers. 1996.
The Sweetest Dream
RC 53973
by Doris Lessing
read by Laura Giannarelli
4 cassettes
Tale of three women from three generations, beginning in 1960s London. Frances
is a disillusioned former Communist and divorced mother of two boys; Julia,
Frances's ex-mother-in-law, shares the house; and Sylvia goes to Africa in the
1980s as an aid worker. Sustenance at the kitchen table is a recurring motif.
2002.
Acorna's World
RC 54143
by Anne McCaffrey and Elizabeth Ann Scarborough
read by Kristin Allison
2 cassettes
Acorna returns to deep space with Jonas Becker, Roadkill, and Aari, her
Linyaari friend wounded by the insectoid Khleevi. Acorna answers a distress
signal from another planet and gets involved in other adventures in her ongoing
battle against the Khleevi. Sequel to Acorna's People (RC 54142). For
senior high and older readers. 2000.
Acorna's Search
RC 54144
by Anne McCaffrey and Elizabeth Ann Scarborough
read by Kristin Allison
2 cassettes
The peace-loving Linyaari attempt to restore their devastated planet after the
enemy Khleevi depart. When Acorna's mate, Aari, and others disappear, she
searches frantically to locate them, discovering an ancient realm that sheds
light on the history of her people. Sequel to Acorna's World (RC 54143).
For senior high and older readers. 2001.
The Golden One
RC 54161
by Elizabeth Peters
read by Barbara Rappaport
4 cassettes
Egypt, 1917. Amelia Peabody, her archaeologist husband, Radcliffe Emerson, her
son, Ramses, and daughter-in-law, Nefret, undertake a dangerous wartime voyage
from England to Egypt. When they arrive at their latest excavation site in
Luxor, they encounter grave robbers and murder. Ramses also undertakes an
espionage assignment in Gaza. Sequel to Lord of the Silent (RC 52274).
2002.
Three Complete Novels of
Courtly Love: The Prude and the Prodigal, Lies for Love, From Hate to Love RC 54188
by Barbara Cartland
read by Jennifer Mendenhall
3 cassettes
Three romantic tales set in nineteenth-century Britain. In The Prude and
the Prodigal, Prunella tries to save her sister from an unworthy suitor.
In Lies for Love, Carmela falls for her best friend's guardian. In From
Hate to Love, Atayla is stranded in Tangiers after her father is murdered.
1980.
Rebekah: Women of
Genesis, Book 2 RC 54295
by Orson Scott Card
read by Catherine Byers
2 cassettes
Rebekah is chosen by God to be the wife of Isaac, son of Abraham. The marriage
proves challenging as Rebekah is shamed for not quickly producing a son. Later
she is tormented by the destiny of her twin boys. Sequel to Sarah (RC
54294). 2001.
Scandal's Bride
RC 54298
by Stephanie Laurens
read by Kristin Allison
3 cassettes
Scotland, 1819. Strong-willed Scotswoman Catriona Hennessy is told she must
marry Richard "Scandal" Cynster, English nobleman and libertine.
Catriona planned to secure a more pliable mate; Scandal planned never to marry.
Plans change when Scandal decides Catriona is the woman for him. Sequel to A
Rake's Vow (RC 54297). Descriptions of sex. 1999.
All about Love
RC 54301
by Stephanie Laurens
read by Kristin Allison
3 cassettes
England, 1820. Lucifer, the last Cynster bachelor, travels to his mentor's
country home to escape the talons of London's single women. Finding the old man
shockingly murdered, Lucifer soon encounters Phyllida Tallent, with whom he
embarks on a passionate journey of crime solving and love. Sequel to A
Secret Love (RC 54300). Descriptions of sex. 2001.
Faithless: Tales of
Transgression RC 54417
by Joyce Carol Oates
read by Laura Giannarelli
4 cassettes
Twenty-one short stories exploring the late-twentieth-century American psyche
at moments of betrayal, disappointment, and passion. In "Lover," a
woman jilted by her married lover plots his death, using an automobile as her
weapon. Some descriptions of sex and some strong language. 2001.
Jacqueline Susann's
Shadow of the Dolls RC 54421
by Rae Lawrence
read by Kimberly Schraf
2 cassettes
1987. The two surviving heroines originally featured in Valley of the Dolls
(RC 50906), Anne Welles and Neely O'Hara, both with teenage children, are still
searching for their niche in life. Adapted from a draft written by Jacqueline
Susann before 1974. Strong language and some explicit descriptions of sex.
2001.
Hell to Pay
RC 54423
by George P. Pelecanos
read by Chuck Young
2 cassettes
Washington, D.C., private investigators Derek Strange and Terry Quinn, last
seen in Right as Rain (RC 52759), seek to avenge the murder of one of
the eight-year-old football players they coach. Quinn tracks a teenage
runaway-turned-prostitute while Strange struggles with fidelity. Violence,
strong language, and some explicit descriptions of sex. 2002.
Angel Trumpet: A Civil
War Mystery RC 54486
by Ann McMillan
read by Annie Wauters
2 cassettes
Richmond, Virginia; 1861. Confederate officials attempt to silence the fact
that three plantation family members and their house slaves have been brutally
murdered. Widow Narcissa Powers, a rich white nurse, joins herbalist Judah
Daniel, a black freedwoman, and reporter Brit Wallace from Dead March (RC
54485) to investigate the cover-up. 1999.
The Ship Who Searched
RC 54495
by Anne McCaffrey and Mercedes Lackey
read by Corrie James
2 cassettes
A mysterious disease leaves seven-year-old Tia completely paralyzed. Unable to
enjoy human mobility, she becomes a shellperson, the human brain of an
interstate spaceship. On her odyssey across the galaxy, she seeks a cure for
her disease and eventually falls in love. Sequel to PartnerShip (RC 54494).
1992.
The City Who Fought
RC 54496
by Anne McCaffrey and S.M. Stirling
read by Corrie James
3 cassettes
Shellperson Simeon controls the city-sized space station SSS-900. Bored with
his daily routine, Simeon indulges his passion for war games. When refugees
arrive after fleeing Kolnari space pirates, Simeon knows the station's survival
depends on implementing his game skills in real life. Sequel to The Ship
Who Searched (RC 54495). Strong language, violence, and some descriptions
of sex. 1993.
The Gate of Fire: The
Oath of Empire, Book 2 RC 54685
by Thomas Harlan
read by Fred Major
5 cassettes
This sequel to The Shadow of Ararat (RC 54684) continues the saga of
the military and sorcerous seventh-century war between Rome and Persia. Prince
Maxian uses his magic powers to wrest Rome from a curse, and his brother Galen,
emperor of the Western Roman Empire, returns from Persia. 2000.
América's Dream
RC 54719
by Esmeralda Santiago
read by Sharon Murray
2 cassettes
Although América Gonzalez quits her job in Puerto Rico to work with a family in
the United States, she cannot escape her past. Her lover Correa--who is married
and beats her but is also the father of Rosalinda, her fourteen-year-old
daughter--pursues her. Strong language and some violence. 1996.
Shadow Puppets
RC 54802
by Orson Scott Card
read by Bob Askey
2 cassettes
Continuing Shadow of the Hegemon (RC 53932), Peter deals with his
decision to authorize the rescue of his archenemy, Achilles. Meanwhile, Bean
and Petra hope to have normal children without Bean's complications. But
Achilles and world events cause unforeseen problems. 2002.
A Thousand Country Roads:
An Epilogue to The Bridges of Madison County RC 54811
by Robert James Waller
read by Bob Askey
1 cassette
1981. Robert Kincaid, sixty-eight, is sustained only by memories of life on the
road and his brief 1965 encounter with Francesca Johnson. He returns to the
road, and a chance encounter with another woman reveals a new dimension of his
life. Sequel to The Bridges of Madison County (RC 35861). Bestseller
2002.
Red Rabbit
RC 54816
by Tom Clancy
read by David Hartley-Margolin
5 cassettes
CIA agent Jack Ryan is working in England when Moscow-based employees Ed and
Mary Pat Foley help Soviet interpreter Oleg Zaitzev to defect. They uncover a
KGB plot to assassinate the new Polish pope to prevent political unrest in
Poland. Strong language and some violence. Bestseller 2002.
The Year's Best Science
Fiction: Nineteenth Annual Collection RC 54824
edited by Gardner Dozois
read by John Polk
7 cassettes in 2 containers
The editor reviews the genre's status in 2001 and presents twenty-six short
stories he considers outstanding. Featured authors include Charles Stross,
Michael Blumlein, Paul McAuley, Dan Simmons, Alastair Reynolds, Maureen F.
McHugh, Paul Di Filippo, and Ian R. MacLeod. Some descriptions of sex, some
violence, and some strong language. 2002.
Chindi
RC 54848
by Jack McDevitt
read by Roy Avers
3 cassettes
A tale of interstellar adventure involving Priscilla "Hutch" Hutchins
from Deepsix (RC 51893), now a starship captain. She and her crew of
oddly assorted amateurs pursue a signal that may provide extraterrestrial
contact. Some strong language. 2002.
Sharpe's Tiger: Richard
Sharpe and the Siege of Seringapatam, 1799 RC
54860
by Bernard Cornwell
read by Chuck Benson
3 cassettes
India, 1799. Private Richard Sharpe is promised a promotion if he poses as a
deserter and contacts a prisoner being held in an enemy jail. Sharpe takes on
the mission even though a misstep would result in certain death. Some violence
and some strong language. 1997.
Sharpe's Trafalgar:
Richard Sharpe and the Battle of Trafalgar; October 21, 1805
RC 54862
by Bernard Cornwell
read by Chuck Benson
3 cassettes
Ensign Richard Sharpe leaves India on his way to his new assignment in England.
But once at sea, the ship encounters Napoleon's fleet and a battle begins with
Admiral Nelson in command. Some violence and some strong language. 2001.
Delta Search: Quest for
Tomorrow, Book 1 RC 54871
by William Shatner
read by Gary Tipton
2 cassettes
Opening volume in a series by the Star Trek actor about the dreams of
youth and the terrors of empire. Sixteen-year-old Jim Endicott's application to
the Space Academy triggers events connected with a secret encoded in his DNA.
Some strong language. For senior high and older readers. 1997.
Thunder from Jerusalem:
Zion Legacy, Book 2 RC 54876
by Bodie Thoene and Brock Thoene
read by Jim Zeiger
3 cassettes
It is day five for the new state of Israel, and the fighting continues. Moshe
Sachar is struggling to keep the momentum of Haganah alive even as an assassin
infiltrates the group. His pregnant wife, Rachel, tends the growing number of
wounded at the hospital. Sequel to Jerusalem Vigil (RC 54875).
2000.
The Talisman Ring
RC 54901
by Georgette Heyer
read by Vanessa Maroney
2 cassettes (Reissue)
Eustacie leaves the turmoil of the French Revolution for the safety of her
grandfather's house in England. Once there she flees from an arranged marriage,
joins a cousin who is a smuggler, and falls in love. 1936.
Middlesex
RC 54934
by Jeffrey Eugenides
read by Erik Sandvold
5 cassettes
At forty-one, hermaphrodite Cal Stephanides examines the rare genetic mutation
that has caused his gender to change since his birth as a girl in 1960. He
describes his teenage revelations, his Greek grandparents' guilty secret, and
his coming-of-age in Detroit. Explicit descriptions of sex and some strong
language. Bestseller 2002.
Pasadena
RC 54944
by David Ebershoff
read by David Hartley-Margolin
4 cassettes
Linda Stamp's coming-of-age in California in the early years of the twentieth
century is reflected in Pasadena's transformation from frontier town to opulent
suburb. Three men influence Linda's life: her brother; her husband, wealthy
rancher Willis Poore; and Bruder, the enigmatic stranger who returns from the
war with her father. Bestseller 2002.
Dune: The Butlerian
Jihad; Legends of Dune, Volume 1 RC 54949
by Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson
read by J.P. Linton
4 cassettes
This new trilogy of prequels to Dune (RC 44126) goes back 10,000 years
prior to the "House" trilogy of prequels (RC
49477, RC 50949, RC
53145). Describes the long-ago war when humans struggled to gain their
freedom from the "thinking machines." 2002.
Life of Pi
RC 54950
by Yann Martel
read by Steven Carpenter
2 cassettes
Pi Patel, the sole human survivor of a shipwreck, is in a lifeboat with an
injured zebra, a hyena, an orangutan, and an adult Bengal tiger. Strangely,
after 227 days in the Pacific, the boy and the tiger make landfall. Some
violence. 2001.
Requiem for the Sun:
Symphony of Ages, Volume 1 RC 54985
by Elizabeth Haydon
read by Erin Jones
4 cassettes
This sequel to the Rhapsody Trilogy (RC
54068, RC 54069, RC
54070) begins three years after Rhapsody helped bring peace and prosperity
to Navarne. The Dowager Empress has died, the line of succession is broken, and
war now threatens the fragile Cymrian Alliance. Rhapsody's old nemesis
resurfaces, putting her unborn child in danger. 2002.
Frederica
RC 54995
by Georgette Heyer
read by Jill Ferris
3 cassettes (Reissue)
London, Regency period. The marquis of Alverstoke, a bored bachelor,
reluctantly agrees to help his distant relative, Frederica Merriville, settle
her contentious siblings into society. She considers herself too old to be
desirable, but the marquis thinks otherwise. 1965.
Might as Well Be Dead: A
Nero Wolfe Mystery RC 55005
by Rex Stout
read by Jim Zeiger
2 cassettes (Reissue)
James Herold hires Nero Wolfe to locate his son, Paul, who disappeared in New
York City. Wolfe finds the man--in prison, convicted of murdering his lover's
husband. Wolfe and his assistant, Archie, dig further. Some strong language.
1956.
True Friends
RC 55018
by Robin Jones Gunn
read by Kristin Allison
1 cassette
Sixteen-year-old Christy and her friend Katie head to the ski slopes of Lake
Tahoe. Christy becomes part of the fast crowd. But Katie warns her of trouble
and Christy remembers her religious values. Christy is also frustrated because
she hasn't heard from Todd. For junior and senior high readers. 1993.
Starry Night
RC 55019
by Robin Jones Gunn
read by Kristin Allison
1 cassette
Sixteen-year-old Christy Miller feels insecure with her friends--especially
with the guys. She is annoyed with her parents' Christmas plans, until she
finds peace with the Lord one beautiful evening. For junior and senior high
readers. 1993.
Seventeen Wishes
RC 55020
by Robin Jones Gunn
read by Kristin Allison
1 cassette
Christy Miller volunteers for a week as a camp counselor--but the girls are
much wilder than she expects. She is relieved when one girl becomes a fervent
Christian. For junior and senior high readers. 1993.
A Time to Cherish
RC 55021
by Robin Jones Gunn
read by Kristin Allison
1 cassette
Seventeen-year-old Christy Miller is happy now that Todd has made a commitment
to her. Then best friend Katie gets involved with the wrong boy, and pal Doug
becomes more withdrawn. Christy asks God to set things straight. For junior and
senior high readers. 1993.
Sweet Dreams
RC 55022
by Robin Jones Gunn
read by Kristin Allison
1 cassette
Christy Miller and her friend Katie are glad to finally be graduating from high
school. Christy is secure in her future with Todd while Katie, influenced by
her boyfriend, is falling away from her faith. For junior and senior high
readers. 1994.
A Promise Is Forever
RC 55023
by Robin Jones Gunn
read by Kristin Allison
1 cassette
Eighteen-year-old college student Christy Miller travels to England on a
missionary trip with her church youth group. When she is sent on to Spain,
Christy is reunited with her former boyfriend Todd, and they realize that they
are still in love. For junior and senior high readers. 1994.
Westward the Dream:
Ribbons West, Book 1 RC 55028
by Judith Pella and Tracie Peterson
read by Michele Schaeffer
2 cassettes
In 1862 Brenton Baldwin and his sister Jordana leave the East to join relatives
Victoria and Kiernan O'Connor in California. Accompanying them is Kiernan's
sister Caitlan, newly arrived from Ireland. Brenton photographs the expanding
railroad as they travel west, trusting God to protect them. For senior high and
older readers. 1998.
Separate Roads: Ribbons
West, Book 2 RC 55029
by Judith Pella and Tracie Peterson
read by Michele Schaeffer
2 cassettes
Two years after Westward the Dream (RC 55028), Brenton Baldwin has
fallen in love with his sister-in-law Caitlan O'Connor, while Jordana Baldwin
too finds love. Kiernan continues to work on the new railroad. Their faith in
God helps in dangerous situations. For senior high and older readers. 1999.
Ties That Bind: Ribbons
West, Book 3 RC 55030
by Judith Pella and Tracie Peterson
read by Michele Schaeffer
2 cassettes
By 1868 Jordana Baldwin is finally settled in Sacramento, California, with her
family, but at twenty-two, she is bored with life. She is enticed to spy on the
Union Pacific railroad, falls in love with Captain Rich O'Brian, and prays for
happiness. Sequel to Separate Roads (RC 55029). For senior high and
older readers. 2000.
As You Wish: Christy and
Todd; the College Years, Book 2 RC 55038
by Robin Jones Gunn
read by Nanette Savard
2 cassettes
Christy Miller starts college in California and continues to date Todd. When
Matthew, someone she knew in Wisconsin, arrives on campus, Christy trusts that
God will help her make the right decisions in her relationships. Sequel to Until
Tomorrow (RC 55037). For senior high and older readers. 2000.
I Promise: Christy and
Todd; the College Years, Book 3 RC 55039
by Robin Jones Gunn
read by Nanette Savard
2 cassettes
College students Christy Miller and Todd Spencer become engaged. When family
and friends offer conflicting advice on the upcoming wedding, Christy starts
having doubts--but trusts that God will provide. Sequel to As You Wish (RC
55038). For senior high and older readers. 2001.
Chesapeake Blue
RC 55052
by Nora Roberts
read by David Hartley-Margolin
2 cassettes
Companion to the Quinn Trilogy (RC 45679, RC
46842, RC 47824). Seth Quinn, back from
Europe as a successful painter, plans to settle near family in St. Christopher,
Maryland. A blackmailer jeopardizes his interest in the town's new florist.
Some descriptions of sex and some strong language. Bestseller 2002.
I Don't Know How She Does
It: The Life of Kate Reddy, Working Mother RC
55057
by Allison Pearson
read by Jill Fox
3 cassettes
At thirty-five, Londoner Kate Reddy has arrived. She has a high-prestige job in
finance, an architect husband, a one-year-old and a five-year-old, a nanny, and
expensive shoes. But the juggling act is making her crazy, and she knows she
needs a change. Some strong language. Bestseller 2002.
Twisted Roots: The De
Beers Family, Volume 3 RC 55059
by V.C. Andrews
read by Kristin Allison
2 cassettes
In this sequel to Wicked Forest (RC 54347), Willow's sixteen-year-old
daughter, Hannah, struggles to deal with her mother and stepfather's decision
to have a baby. Eventually Hannah, her boyfriend, and her uncle, Linden, decide
to run away. But life on the road holds some shattering realities. Bestseller
2002.
The Big Dig
RC 55061
by Linda Barnes
read by Madelyn Buzzard
2 cassettes
Boston P.I. Carlotta Carlyle is hired to find a missing roommate while she is
working undercover to investigate graft and fraud in the city's notorious
underground road building project. Carlotta discovers that a kidnapping has
occurred and that the two cases are connected. Strong language and some
violence. 2002.
Baudolino
RC 55062
by Umberto Eco
read by Fred Major
4 cassettes
During the siege of Constantinople in A.D. 1204, an adventurer recounts his
fabulous life. Baudolino was a poor Italian peasant when he attracted the
attention of emperor Frederick Barbarossa, became educated, joined the
Crusades, and set out to find the Holy Grail for his benefactor. Some violence
and some strong language. Bestseller 2000.
My Favorite Bride
RC 55067
by Christina Dodd
read by Gabriella Cavallero
2 cassettes
England, 1847. Pickpocket-turned-nanny Samantha Prendregast is sent to the Lake
District to work for stern Colonel Gregory, a widowed military man with six
daughters. Samantha falls in love with him before she realizes that she's in a
nest of spies. Explicit descriptions of sex and some strong language. 2002.
Blanche Passes Go
RC 55074
by Barbara Neely
read by Saidah Arrika Ekulona
2 cassettes
Blanche White returns to North Carolina from Boston. Assisting a friend in her
catering business when a local girl is murdered, the African American
maid-turned-sleuth investigates the suspect--the rich white man who had raped
Blanche years ago--and confronts racial prejudice. Descriptions of sex,
violence, and strong language. 2000.
The Corinthian
RC 55091
by Georgette Heyer
read by Gabriella Cavallero
2 cassettes (Reissue)
In Regency England Sir Richard Wyndham and heiress Penelope Creed, both seeking
to escape arranged marriages, meet accidentally when she asks him to help
locate her childhood sweetheart--who, they discover, is now in love with
somebody else. Richard and Penelope fall in love. 1940.
The Idiot
RC 55116
by Fyodor Dostoevsky
read by Mark Ashby
5 cassettes (Reissue)
Prince Myshkin, a man with a saintly soul, clashes with materialistic, sexually
charged, nineteenth-century Russian society. Myshkin's idealism makes him
unable to fathom the rivalry of two women for his love or the complications
that ensue. Dostoevsky's classic novel in a 2001 translation by the
award-winning team of Richard Pevear and Larissa Volokhonsky. 1868.
White Shell Woman: A
Charlie Moon Mystery RC 55144
by James D. Doss
read by Gregory Gorton
2 cassettes
Rancher Charlie Moon, formerly a Ute policeman, is called to investigate a case
of arson and the death of an archaeologist. When another murder and fire occur,
his shaman aunt insists that a curse is upon them, but Charlie looks for a
killer. Some strong language. 2002.
Absolute Rage
RC 55146
by Robert K. Tanenbaum
read by Gregory Gorton
3 cassettes
When union chief "Red" Heeney, his wife, and their child are
murdered, New York district attorney Butch Karp is sent to West Virginia as a
special prosecutor. The Heeneys had been summer neighbors of the Karps.
Violence escalates when Karp's family is attacked. Violence and strong
language. 2002.
On a Wicked Dawn
RC 55147
by Stephanie Laurens
read by Kristin Allison
3 cassettes
London, 1825. After her twin sister Amanda marries, Amelia Cynster decides to
take matters into her own hands and propose to the one she loves. Lucien
Ashford agrees to marry her only after a decent interval of courting, but
Amelia doesn't want to wait. Sequel to On a Wild Night (RC 54472).
Explicit descriptions of sex and some strong language. 2002.
Prize Stories 2002: The
O. Henry Awards RC 55177
edited by Larry Dark
read by Mitzi Friedlander
4 cassettes
Twenty stories from American and Canadian literary magazines selected by a
panel of writers. In the first-prize winner, "The Ceiling," by Kevin
Brockmeier, a husband perceives catastrophe threatening his hometown as he
becomes aware of his wife's infidelity. Some strong language. 2002.
Kentucky Sunrise
RC 55181
by Fern Michaels
read by Mitzi Friedlander
2 cassettes
Happily married Nealy Clay Littletree is retired from managing Blue Diamond Farms.
When her daughter Emmie Coleman runs the thoroughbred stables into the ground
and grooms the wrong horse for the Kentucky Derby, Nealy takes action. Sequel
to Kentucky Heat (RC 54432). Some strong language. 2002.
Three Complete Novels:
Carrie, 'Salem's Lot, The Shining RC 55192
by Stephen King
read by Bruce Huntey
7 cassettes in 2 containers
Three classic tales of horror. In Carrie a high school girl has the
power of telekinesis. In 'Salem's Lot the night is filled with
villagers-turned-vampires. A couple and their young psychic son become
caretakers of a haunted hotel in The Shining. Violence and strong
language. 1974.
The Irish Sports Pages: A
Milan Jacovich Mystery RC 55197
by Les Roberts
read by John Polk
2 cassettes
A Cleveland, Ohio, judge and her daughter hire P.I. Milan Jacovich to retrieve
incriminating photographs from a con artist--a local thug scamming them and
posing as a needy Irish immigrant. When the hustler is murdered, all the
"good guys" become suspects. Strong language and some violence.
2002.
Witness to Evil: A Jeri
Howard Mystery RC 55198
by Janet Dawson
read by Erin Jones
2 cassettes
Oakland private detective Jeri Howard retrieves teenage runaway Darcy Stefano
from Paris where she had been researching her Jewish grandmother's World War II
experiences. Later, following a murder, the girl disappears from boarding
school, and Howard's investigation turns up disturbing evidence of extremist
group activities. Some violence and some strong language. 1997.
The Case of the Lonely
Heiress RC 55199
by Erle Stanley Gardner
read by Jack Fox
2 cassettes (Reissue)
A contested will and a "lonely hearts" singles ad in a newspaper both
lead to a murder. Perry Mason investigates. 1948.
Blue Feather and Other Stories
RC 55225
by Zane Grey
read by Terence Aselford
2 cassettes (Reissue)
Three tales of the Old West. In "Blue Feather," an Indian brave makes
choices during a tribal war. A man falsely accused as "The Horse
Thief" takes matters into his own hands. Grey fictionalizes his stay in
"Quaking-Asp Cabin" and the legendary tragic events that occurred
there. 1961.
The Safe Bridge
RC 55228
by Frances Parkinson Keyes
read by Corrie James
2 cassettes
Vermont, early 1800s. Elizabeth Burr is banished from Scotland when her father
learns of her love for British soldier and adventurer Basil Keith. Elizabeth
adjusts to her new life of hardship and eventually marries frontiersman James
Anderson. Years later, Basil returns to claim her. 1934.
Sacrament of Lies
RC 55232
by Elizabeth Dewberry
read by MaryBeth Wise
2 cassettes
New Orleans during two Mardis Gras. Thirty-four-year-old Grayson Guillory,
daughter of the governor of Louisiana, finds a videotape of her late
manic-depressive mother accusing the governor of plotting to kill her. Grayson
fears for her own sanity while seeking the truth. Some explicit descriptions of
sex, some violence, and some strong language. 2002.
Be My Knife
RC 55243
by David Grossman
read by Steven Carpenter
2 cassettes
Yair, a thirty-three-year-old married book dealer, creates an intimate
relationship with Miriam, a slightly older married woman, solely through
correspondence. Yair yearns not for an ordinary physical affair but for
communication from the "dark side of the brain," from the soul's very
essence. Some descriptions of sex and some strong language. 1998.
If 6 Were 9
RC 55248
by Jake Lamar
read by Gary Telles
2 cassettes
African American professor Clay Robinette comes to the aid of fellow teacher
Reggie Brogus, a former black militant, who has found a white student dead in
his office. The girl turns out to be Robinette's ex-lover, and Brogus takes
flight, claiming the government is out to get him. Violence and strong
language. 2001.
Joy Street
RC 55250
by Frances Parkinson Keyes
read by Margaret Strom
5 cassettes (Reissue)
In the 1930s, wealthy Bostonian lawyer Roger Field defies custom by hiring and
socializing with culturally diverse people. His unorthodox lifestyle affects
his marriage when his wife, Emily, falls in love with his Jewish partner, David
Salomont. 1950.
The Glorious Cause: A
Novel of the American Revolution RC 55251
by Jeff Shaara
read by Robert Sams
5 cassettes
The British under General Howe pursue George Washington's army into New Jersey
in the summer of 1776. Benjamin Franklin is in Paris, trying to enlist support
from the French. This sequel to Rise to Rebellion (RC 52454) completes
Shaara's factually accurate two-volume epic recounting the birth of the
American republic. 2002.
Valley of the Sun: Frontier
Stories RC 55256
by Louis L'Amour
read by Gregory Gorton
2 cassettes
Nine short stories about the gunmen, gamblers, outlaws, and tough men and
womenfolk of the Old West. In the title piece, Brett Larane is double-crossed,
shot twice, and left for dead in the desert. But he has compelling reasons to
live. Some violence. 1995.
With These Hands
RC 55260
by Louis L'Amour
read by Mark Ashby
2 cassettes
Eleven action-filled stories set in such places as Hollywood, the South Seas, and
Japan. The characters range from boxers, cowboys, and detectives to pilots and
sea captains. In the title piece, the sole survivor of a plane crash in the
Arctic wilderness of Alaska summons the will to stay alive. 2002.
The Four Feathers
RC 55289
by A.E.W. Mason
read by Bruce Huntey
2 cassettes
Classic adventure tale. In 1882, Harry Feversham resigns from the British Army
just before his regiment leaves for battle in the Sudan, resulting in
accusations of cowardice from three friends and his fiancée. Harry travels to
the East, disguises himself as a native, and intervenes anonymously to save his
comrades' lives. 1902.
The Family
RC 55290
by Mario Puzo and Carol Gino
read by Alec Volz
3 cassettes
The author of The Godfather (RC 25677) depicts the fifteenth-century
family of Rodrigo Borgia, Pope Alexander VI. After Cardinal Borgia becomes
pope, he bestows official power onto his children and forces them into
profitable marriages. He expects nothing less than full devotion in his quest
to found a dynasty. 2001.
The Interrogation
RC 55296
by Thomas H. Cook
read by Roy Avers
2 cassettes
1952. An eight-year-old girl is murdered in a park. Detectives Pierce and Cohen
have only one night left to elicit a confession from the main suspect, a vagrant.
Pierce struggles with the memory of his own daughter's murder, while Cohen is
tormented by recollections of the war in Germany. Violence and strong language.
2002.
New Stories from the
South: The Year's Best, 2002 RC 55298
edited by Shannon Ravenel
read by John Polk
3 cassettes
Nineteen stories in the literary tradition of the South. In playwright Romulus
Linney's "Tennessee," nineteen-year-old Sassy accepts Griswold's
marriage proposal on the condition that they move to Tennessee, but Griswold has
a trick or two up his sleeve. Some descriptions of sex and some strong
language. 2002.
Skin Folk
RC 55300
by Nalo Hopkinson
read by Madelyn Buzzard
2 cassettes
The author of Brown Girl in the Ring (RC 52063) presents a collection
of fifteen Afro-Caribbean tales, some set in Toronto, involving fantasy and
folklore. In "Riding the Red," Red Riding Hood is now a grandmother.
Explicit descriptions of sex and strong language. 2001.
No Lesser Plea
RC 55302
by Robert K. Tanenbaum
read by Gregory Gorton
3 cassettes
New York assistant D.A. Butch Ka