Bi Monthly Catalog Corner for May June 2004
The Reference Section has
announced the availability of two revised publications. The reference circular Physical
Disabilities: Information and Advocacy Organizations 2003 updates and supersedes
the June 1994 circular Physical Disabilities: National Organizations and
Resources, No. 94-01. It is available in regular print and online at <www.loc.gov/nls/reference/circulars/physical.html&
lt; /a>>.
A 2003 revision of the factsheet Sources for
Purchase of Cassette Players and Player-Recorders Compatible with Recorded
Materials Produced by the National Library Service (NLS) is now available
in regular print and online at <www.loc.gov/nls/reference/factsheets/sources.html< /a>>.
At Dawn We Slept: The
Untold Story of Pearl Harbor RC 53552
by Gordon W. Prange
read by Ted Stoddard
8 cassettes in 2 containers (Reissue)
Detailed account of the 1941 Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor based on
exhaustive interviews and eyewitness accounts. Chronicles the painstaking
preparations of the Japanese task force, the factors contributing to American
unpreparedness, the events of the air raid itself, and the aftermath and legacy
of the attack. Bestseller 1981.
Everything and a
Kite RC 54615
by Ray Romano
read by Rick Wiseman
1 cassette
Stand-up comedian and star of television show Everybody Loves Raymond
describes his family life in humorous anecdotes, encompassing a childhood in
Queens, New York; marriage; parenthood with twins; and aging. Strong language.
1998.
Hundred Dollar Holiday:
The Case for a More Joyful Christmas RC 54634
by Bill McKibben
read by Rick Wiseman
1 cassette
The author of The Age of Missing Information (RC 40250) and other
books about simplifying one's life traces the evolution of Christmas
celebrations in America. Advocates returning to traditional pleasures while
minimizing the commercial aspects of the holiday. Gives examples from his
church's program. 1998.
Junk
English RC 54642
by Ken Smith
read by Mimi Bederman
1 cassette
An alphabetically arranged inventory of contemporary English-language
grammatical humbug and empty rhetoric. With a light touch attacks clichés,
euphemisms, and jargon, giving examples culled from everyday newspaper,
magazine, radio, and TV usage--such as "smartize" and
"impactful." Also explores technology and warfare vocabularies.
Insists that words be used according to their proper meanings. 2001.
Crossing Over: A Mexican
Family on the Migrant Trail RC 54921
by Rubén Martínez
read by Jonathan Davis
3 cassettes
News editor profiles the plight of illegal aliens from Mexico in desperate
pursuit of the American dream. Portrays the migrant culture's experiences with
coyotes, border guards, and exploitive American employers through the eyes of
the Chávez family. Some strong language. 2001.
Stardust Melody: The Life
and Music of Hoagy Carmichael RC 55085
by Richard M. Sudhalter
read by Robert O'Keefe
4 cassettes
Music historian traces the life of singer, actor, pianist, and composer Hoagy
Carmichael (1899-1981), known for such classic American songs as "Georgia
on My Mind," "Star Dust," and "Skylark." Uses
interviews with family and friends as well as the musician's personal papers to
document his successful career. 2002.
Light Emerging: The
Journey of Personal Healing RC 55086
by Barbara Ann Brennan
read by Suzanne Toren
5 cassettes
Former NASA research scientist presents "a new view of health, healing,
and illness," defining the differences between a healer and a physician. Author
describes a cooperative approach to the healing process involving healer,
patient, and other health-care providers. 1993.
Valley of the Golden
Mummies RC 55319
by Zahi Hawass
read by Ralph Lowenstein
2 cassettes
Egyptian archaeologist relates the 1999 discovery at the Bahariya Oasis of 105
complete mummies, some gilded, dating from the Greco-Roman period. Provides a
firsthand report of the excavation and a history of mummification. Discusses
the historical context of the find and its likely contribution to knowledge of
the era. 2000.
Poems to Read: A New
Favorite Poem Project Anthology RC 55374
edited by Robert Pinsky and Maggie Dietz
read by Gordon Gould
2 cassettes
Like the first anthology, Americans' Favorite Poems (RC 50000), this
one includes poems selected by Favorite Poem Project participants with their
comments. In addition, the editors chose some personal favorites and arranged
the work into thematic sections. 2002.
Celebrations: The
Complete Book of American Holidays RC 55381
by Robert J. Myers
read by Bill Wallace
3 cassettes
Hallmark Cards presents a detailed history and description of forty-five
holidays and holy days celebrated in the United States, plus brief summaries of
fifteen more. Includes widely observed celebrations such as Thanksgiving and
Christmas as well as regional observations, religious feast days, and ethnic
festivals. 1972.
Eisenhower: A Soldier's
Life RC 55444
by Carlo D'Este
read by Ted Stoddard
7 cassettes in 2 containers
Studies the life of supreme Allied commander and U.S. president Dwight D.
Eisenhower (1890-1969) from his childhood in Kansas until the close of World
War II in 1945. Uses private family papers to examine Ike's pacifist
upbringing, his marriage, and his career as a staff officer while ascending the
ranks. 2002.
Time Traveler: In Search
of Dinosaurs and Ancient Mammals from Montana to
Mongolia RC 55494
by Michael Novacek
read by Roy Avers
3 cassettes
Paleontologist and author of Dinosaurs of the Flaming Cliffs (RC 44068)
describes his adventures in the field, traveling to far-flung corners of the
world and unearthing important fossils. Discusses techniques used in dating and
establishing provenance and in reconstructing the geography of ages long past.
2002.
Catch Me if You Can: The
Amazing True Story of the Youngest and Most Daring Con Man in the History of
Fun and Profit! RC 55517
by Frank W. Abagnale
read by Jack Fox
2 cassettes
Lighthearted autobiography of a high-school dropout from the Bronx who became a
master counterfeiter and a millionaire by the age of twenty-one. Describes his
successful impersonations throughout the 1960s of an airline pilot, a doctor, a
lawyer, and a college professor, before being apprehended. Some strong
language. 1980.
Heart of a Soldier: A
Story of Love, Heroism, and September Eleventh RC
55549
by James B. Stewart
read by Richard Hauenstein
2 cassettes
Pulitzer Prize-winning author relates the life of Rick Rescorla, security
director of Morgan Stanley at New York's World Trade Center, who helped rescue
thousands during the September 11, 2001, terrorist attack before losing his
life. His wife, Susan; army comrade Dan Hill; and his coworkers pay tribute to
his courage. Strong language. 2002.
The Universe at Midnight:
Observations Illuminating the Cosmos RC 55553
by Ken Croswell
read by Peter Johnson
3 cassettes
This comprehensive and understandable portrait of cosmology, the study of the
origin and development of the universe, begins with ancient astronomical
observations and ends with "the recent discovery that the universe's
expansion may be speeding up." Draws on interviews with scientists to tell
"the twisted, tangled, riveting story as it happened." 2001.
Ted Hughes: The Life of a
Poet RC 55585
by Elaine Feinstein
read by Martha Harmon Pardee
2 cassettes
Biography of the former British poet laureate Ted Hughes (1930-1998). Recounts
his upbringing, his marriage to American poet Sylvia Plath, and his romantic
interests in other women. Discusses, in addition to his own career in poetry,
his efforts on behalf of Plath's literary estate. 2001.
One Love, One Heart: A
History of Reggae RC 55594
by James Haskins
read by Bill Quinn
1 cassette
Discusses the Jamaican form of music called reggae, its African roots, and its relation
to the Rastafarian religion. Gives a brief history of the Caribbean island and
the musicians, including Jimmy Cliff and Bob Marley, who popularized the sound.
For junior and senior high readers. 2002.
What Kind of Nation:
Thomas Jefferson, John Marshall, and the Epic Struggle to Create a United
States RC 55615
by James F. Simon
read by Butch Hoover
3 cassettes
Legal scholar's account of the conflict between states' rights advocate Thomas
Jefferson and Federalist chief justice John Marshall over the intent of
constitutional provisions regulating government's power. Details the formative
influence of landmark cases, including Marbury v. Madison, which
established the Supreme Court's authority to overrule Congress, and the Aaron
Burr treason trial. 2002.
The Mammoth Book of Best
New Horror, Volume 13 RC 55616
edited by Stephen Jones
read by Roy Avers
5 cassettes
Twenty-three short stories from the year 2001 written by Paul McAuley, Tanith
Lee, Elizabeth Hand, Chico Kidd, and others. Includes an overview of horror
fiction writing and publishing and "Necrology 2001," a listing of
writers, artists, and performers who died in 2001 and had contributed to the
horror genre. 2002.
El Niño: Unlocking the
Secrets of the Master Weather-Maker RC 55624
by J. Madeleine Nash
read by Kerry Cundiff
3 cassettes
Accounts of scientists studying the complex El Niño phenomenon crisscross with
the personal experiences of people affected by its worldwide consequences.
Discusses researchers' scientific data-gathering to establish El Niño's
origins, ramifications, and forecasts. Also vividly describes far-reaching
climatic disasters in California and Indonesia. 2002.
Batavia's
Graveyard RC 55626
by Mike Dash
read by Richard Hauenstein
3 cassettes
Relates the historical events following the shipwreck of the Dutch merchant
vessel Batavia on a coral reef near Australia in 1629. Describes how a
mad heretic wreaked havoc and slaughter on the survivors, on a waterless island
known now as Batavia's Graveyard. Some violence. 2002.
Mars and Venus in the
Workplace: A Practical Guide for Improving Communication and Getting Results at
Work RC 55627
by John Gray
read by Barry Bernson
2 cassettes
Offers practical advice on reducing conflict and frustration by showing the
differences in the ways men and women communicate, solve problems, react to
stress, earn respect, promote themselves, experience emotional support, score
points, and view sex. 2002.
The Road Less Traveled: A
New Psychology of Love, Traditional Values, and Spiritual
Growth RC 55631
by M. Scott Peck
read by Jack Fox
2 cassettes
Twenty-fifth anniversary edition of the 1978 classic psychological treatise
concerning spirituality, self-actualization, maturation, and interpersonal
relationships. Emphasizes mental and spiritual growth, love, and
self-discipline. 1978.
Darwin, His Daughter, and
Human Evolution RC 55633
by Randal Keynes
read by Fred Major
3 cassettes
Inspired by inherited personal belongings, a descendent of Charles Darwin
(1809-1882) portrays the naturalist's intimate family circle and explains how
Darwin's observations of everyday human relations influenced his scientific
theories of evolution. Covers Darwin's religious beliefs and his feelings about
the death of his oldest daughter at age ten. 2001.
More than a
Game RC 55635
by Phil Jackson and Charley Rosen
read by Barry Bernson
2 cassettes
Phil Jackson, successful pro basketball coach of the Chicago Bulls and the Los
Angeles Lakers, and his friend of thirty years, sportswriter Charley Rosen,
describe their love of the sport. Includes anecdotes, their biographical
sketches, and their keys to success. Some strong language. 2001.
Colditz: The Untold Story
of World War II's Great Escapes RC 55636
by Henry Chancellor
read by Richard Hauenstein
3 cassettes
A study of Colditz, the medieval German fortress that became a WWII
high-security prison. Considered escape-proof with its thick walls and long
drop to the valley, its story--presented from diaries, memoirs, and
interviews--is told from the points of view of escapees, non-escapers, guards,
and orderlies. Based on the British television series Escape from Colditz.
2001.
Sailors to the End: The
Deadly Fire on the U.S.S. Forrestal and the Heroes Who Fought
It RC 55661
by Gregory A. Freeman
read by Michael Russotto
3 cassettes
On July 29, 1967, off the coast of Vietnam, an errant rocket on board the
carrier U.S.S. Forrestal hit a plane on deck occupied by future
senator John McCain, setting off an explosion. Describes the crew's heroic efforts
to save the ship (although 134 sailors died) and the reasons for the disaster.
Some strong language. 2002.
Steel My Soldiers'
Hearts: The Hopeless to Hardcore Transformation of 4th Battalion, 39th
Infantry, United States Army, Vietnam RC 55665
by David H. Hackworth and Eilhys England
read by Steven Carpenter
3 cassettes
Retired army colonel Hackworth, author of Hazardous Duty (RC 43566)
and About Face (RC 30190), recalls how he transformed a demoralized
infantry troop in Vietnam in 1969 into the "Hardcore Battalion."
Violence and strong language. 2002.
American Lighthouses: A
Definitive Guide RC 55679
by Ray Jones
read by Annie Wauters
2 cassettes
A brief survey of U.S. lighthouses, their engineers, and their keepers is
followed by travel information and capsule histories of more than five hundred
sites--from Maine, down the eastern seaboard, along the Gulf of Mexico, up the
Pacific coast from California to Alaska, and through the Great Lakes. 2002.
Baseball: A Literary
Anthology RC 55681
edited by Nicholas Dawidoff
read by Robert Sams
6 cassettes
Selections from American writers about the national pastime, beginning with
Thayer's poem "Casey at the Bat." Includes fiction long and short,
poetry and doggerel, song lyrics, essays and studies, biographical pieces and
memoirs, articles and analysis, and the opening scene from the play Damn
Yankees. 2002.
Diamond: A Journey to the
Heart of an Obsession RC 55703
by Matthew Hart
read by Bill Wallace
2 cassettes
Traces the history of diamonds and people's fascination with them from their
geological origins through mining operations to their splendor as cut and
polished gems. Includes background on De Beers, the longest running cartel; the
work and culture of diamond cutters; and the 1990s discoveries of new diamond
fields. 2001.
The Jesus
Party RC 55706
by Hugh J. Schonfield
read by Bill Wallace
3 cassettes (Reissue)
Jewish biblical scholar recreates the thirty-year period after the death of
Jesus that led to the revolt against Rome in A.D. 66. Posits that the
revolutionary followers of Jesus were Jews who retained their religion and
banded together to drive the invaders out of Israel. 1974.
Blue Latitudes: Boldly
Going Where Captain Cook Has Gone Before RC 55707
by Tony Horwitz
read by Bill Wallace
4 cassettes
Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, accompanied by his carousing Australian
friend Roger Williamson, visits Pacific sites that Cook opened to western
exploration two centuries ago. Interweaves accounts of Cook's exploits taken
from his journals with Horwitz's own observations of modern-day Tahiti,
Bora-Bora, New Zealand, Australia, Tonga, Alaska, and Hawaii. Some descriptions
of sex. 2002.
Hunter RC
55711
by J.A. Hunter
read by Bill Wallace
2 cassettes
Autobiography by Scottish big game hunter John Alexander Hunter (1887-1963),
who lived in British East Africa and made a living as a guide. Describes his
career and adventures in the bush. 1952.
History of Art for Young
People RC 55715
by H.W. Janson and Anthony F. Janson
read by Michael Clarke-Laurence
7 cassettes in 2 containers
Provides basic coverage of art in Europe and North America--from prehistoric to
modern times--covering painting, sculpture, and architecture. Discusses
concepts, events, movements, symbols, techniques, and major figures. For junior
and senior high readers. 2003.
The Autobiography of a
Tibetan Monk RC 55720
by Gyatso Palden
read by Ken Kliban
2 cassettes
Memoir of a Buddhist monk, born in 1933 in Tibet. The 1950 Chinese invasion
ended his monastic life. Describes his arrest and imprisonment--thirty years of
starvation, torture, and "reeducation." Fleeing to India upon
release, he revealed the Tibetan plight to the Dalai Lama--and to the world.
1997.
Jarhead: A Marine's
Chronicle of the Gulf War and Other Battles RC
55726
by Anthony Swofford
read by Alec Volz
2 cassettes
A memoir by a former sniper describing the reactions of U.S. Marines to the
difficulties of life and war during the Desert Storm operation in 1991. The
author relates how he enlisted after high school and was sent at age twenty to
Saudi Arabia to face combat. Violence and strong language. Bestseller 2003.
American: Beyond Our
Grandest Notions RC 55727
by Chris Matthews
read by Richard Hauenstein
1 cassette
TV host and former presidential speechwriter celebrates the essence of America.
Each chapter describes an aspect of the nation's ideology, from a fascination
with underdogs and lone heroes to embracing a pioneer past and lasting
optimism. Matthews discusses icons from popular culture, politics, literature,
and movies that embody these concepts. Bestseller 2002.
Dreaming War: Blood for
Oil and the Cheney-Bush Junta RC 55728
by Gore Vidal
read by Roy Avers
1 cassette
Novelist and essayist Vidal draws on his store of American history and
political lore to expound on America's wars in Afghanistan and Iraq. Denounces
the Bush-Cheney administration, claiming that it has been led by corporate
interests and imperialist ideology into military operations with dangerous
long-term consequences. Bestseller 2002.
To America: Personal
Reflections of an Historian RC 55747
by Stephen E. Ambrose
read by John Polk
2 cassettes
Historian intersperses his personal story with reflections on American history.
His topics include the transcontinental railroad, World War II, Native
Americans, Vietnam, civil rights, and women's rights. Also describes well-known
persons such as Washington, Lincoln, Lewis and Clark, Nixon, and Eisenhower.
Bestseller 2002.
The Devil in the White
City: Murder, Magic, and Madness at the Fair That Changed
America RC 55748
by Erik Larson
read by Bruce Huntey
3 cassettes
The author of Isaac's Storm (RC 48811) traces the crimes of Dr. H.H.
Holmes, a serial killer who preyed on young women during the 1893 Chicago
World's Fair in the amazing landscape that architect Daniel H. Burnham created
in a mere two years. Bestseller 2003.
Kingdom of Fear:
Loathsome Secrets of a Star-Crossed Child in the Final Days of the American
Century RC 55749
by Hunter S. Thompson
read by Alec Volz
2 cassettes
Memoirs of an unconventional gonzo journalist. A born rebel, Thompson reflects
on his life and career, recounts his risk-taking escapades, and discusses his
political and social opinions. Strong language. Bestseller 2003.
Eight Minutes in the
Morning: A Simple Way to Start Your Day That Burns Fat and Sheds the Pounds RC
55750
by Jorge Cruise
read by John Polk
2 cassettes
Online fitness trainer suggests morning exercises to jump-start the body and
burn calories throughout the day. Includes routines and diet suggestions.
Foreword by Anthony Robbins. Bestseller 2001.
Michelangelo and the
Pope's Ceiling RC 55756
by Ross King
read by Bill Wallace
3 cassettes
The author of Brunelleschi's Dome (RC 53639) recounts the struggle
between Michelangelo and Pope Julius II over the painting of the Sistine
Chapel. Discusses Renaissance politics, the rivalry between Michelangelo and
Raphael, and the day-to-day work of creating frescoes. Dispels the myth that
Michelangelo painted the ceiling alone. Bestseller 2003.
The Sweet Potato Queens'
Big-Ass Cookbook (and Financial Planner) RC 55760
by Jill Conner Browne
read by Erin Jones
2 cassettes
Browne, admitting she is neither Betty Crocker nor Suze Orman, scatters recipes
and financial advice among her life observations. Recipes include the
"gooiest cake in the world," and one economic tip offers a reminder
that "daddy won't live forever." Sequel to God Save the Sweet
Potato Queens (RC 53170). Strong language. Bestseller 2003.
The Hunt for Bin Laden: Task
Force Dagger RC 55763
by Robin Moore
read by Ralph Lowenstein
3 cassettes
Account of the U.S. special operations in Afghanistan during 2001-2002, in
which the Green Berets worked with the Northern Alliance to capture Kabul,
defeat the Taliban, and disrupt Al Qaeda terrorists. Violence and strong
language. Bestseller 2003.
The Conversations: Walter
Murch and the Art of Editing Film RC 55779
by Michael Ondaatje
read by Richard Hauenstein
2 cassettes
Author of The English Patient (RC 35558) presents a series of
interviews he conducted with film editor Walter Murch after the filming of his
book. Murch offers insights into his profession gained from his experiences
with movies such as American Graffiti, The Godfather (RC 25677),
and Apocalypse Now. Bestseller 2002.
Everything You Need to
Know about Romance and the Internet: How to Stay
Safe RC 55783
by Sheldon Brooks
read by Carol Dines
1 cassette
Explores many of the positive and negative aspects of looking for love online,
stressing the need for caution. Discusses chat rooms and the dangers of
becoming involved with a stranger. Offers tips on protecting one's identity and
avoiding awkward situations. For junior and senior high readers. 2001.
Health Insurance Resource
Manual: A Guide for People with Chronic Disease and
Disability RC 55819
by Dorothy E. Northrop and Stephen E. Cooper
read by Ralph Lowenstein
2 cassettes
Explains managed care health insurance plans, Social Security, Medicare, and
Medicaid and the federal laws covering them. Also lists resources for high-risk
individuals state by state. 2003.
Beginnings: A
Memoir RC 55820
by Horton Foote
read by Bob Askey
2 cassettes
Continuing his memoir begun in Farewell (RC 49782), American
playwright nostalgically recalls his early career. Records family tragedies and
personal difficulties. Explains how his move to New York in 1935 provided
access to the theater and arts scene and opportunities for new friendships, his
own cultural growth, and meeting his wife. 2001.
Black Livingstone: A True
Tale of Adventure in the Nineteenth-Century
Congo RC 55830
by Pagan Kennedy
read by Martha Harmon Pardee
2 cassettes
Life of William Henry Sheppard, Virginia-born African American missionary to
the Congo, who helped expose Belgian atrocities during his two adventure-filled
decades in Africa. Setting out at the age of twenty-five in 1890, under the
auspices of the Presbyterian Church, Sheppard pursued exploration, big-game
hunting, anthropological research, and art collecting. 2002.
Close to Shore: A True
Story of Terror in an Age of Innocence RC 55835
by Michael Capuzzo
read by Bill Wallace
2 cassettes
Chronicles the series of shark attacks on the New Jersey shore in 1916.
Portrays the people involved and the social climate of the era while examining
scientific explanations for the sharks' behavior. Based on historical and
late-twentieth-century sources. 2001.
Youth RC
55842
by J.M. Coetzee
read by Graeme Malcolm
1 cassette
In this second volume of memoirs following Boyhood (RC 46652), Coetzee
leaves South Africa for London expecting fame and fortune--or at least romance.
He describes the discrepancy between the experiences he envisions transforming
into literary art and the humdrum, mind-numbing reality he accepts. 2002.
Soul Survivors: The
Official Autobiography of Destiny's Child RC 55896
by Beyoncé Knowles and others
read by Robin Miles
2 cassettes
Three members of the award-winning all-girl singing group Destiny's Child
describe its rise to fame. They attribute the group's success to a common
faith, which the women say sustains them despite many obstacles in the
competitive world of music. For junior and senior high readers. 2002.
Reagan's War: The Epic
Story of His Forty-Year Struggle and Final Triumph over Communism RC 55905
by Peter Schweizer
read by Bill Wallace
2 cassettes
Chronicles Ronald Reagan's fight against communism from his days as an actor
and as governor of California. Analyzes his influence on the subsequent change
of U.S. foreign policy from containment to confrontation during his presidency.
2002.
Eiger Dreams: Ventures
among Men and Mountains RC 55906
by Jon Krakauer
read by Bill Wallace
2 cassettes
Twelve accounts of mountaineering feats by the author of Into Thin Air (RC
44525). In the title piece, Krakauer and a younger companion are waiting
out bad weather conditions before assaulting the north face of the Eiger in
Switzerland. Some strong language. 1990.
Careers for Scholars and
Other Deep Thinkers RC 55913
by Blythe Camenson
read by Kristin Allison
1 cassette
Highlights careers for those who love research and teaching, including job
opportunities in universities, libraries, museums, and laboratories. Also
details the duties of a librarian, psychologist, botanical specialist, and
animal behaviorist. For junior and senior high and older readers. 2001.
American Orientalism: The
United States and the Middle East since 1945 RC
55918
by Douglas Little
read by Jake Williams
4 cassettes
History professor explores attitudes, interests, and issues underlying United
States-Middle East relations since World War II. Focuses on America's
stereotypes of the region and the unintended consequences of cultural
misunderstandings. Also examines U.S. foreign policy, oil, the Arab-Israeli
conflict, and increased nationalism in Middle Eastern countries. 2002.
A House
Unlocked RC 55921
by Penelope Lively
read by Lisette Lecat
2 cassettes
Booker Prize-winning author takes her family's ancestral home, Golsoncott, in
Somerset, England, as a vantage point from which to examine seventy years of
social change and the traumas of the twentieth century. Objects in the
house--photograph albums, the silver cupboard's contents, her grandmother's
stitchery sampler--conjure up people and events from the past. 2001.
Lusitania: An Epic
Tragedy RC 55923
by Diana Preston
read by Martha Harmon Pardee
3 cassettes
British historian and author of The Boxer Rebellion (RC 51569)
recounts the sinking of the English passenger liner Lusitania by a
German submarine on May 7, 1915, off the coast of Ireland. Describes the
catastrophe that caused the death of almost 1,200 men, women, and children and
the subsequent political consequences. 2002.
Moving Heaven and Earth:
Copernicus and the Solar System RC 55929
by John Henry
read by Jake Williams
1 cassette
Explains Nicolaus Copernicus's (1473-1543) revolutionary sixteenth-century
theory that suggested that Earth revolves around the Sun. Chronicles the
scientist's life and presents the reaction of the churches and the
Aristotelians and other astronomers to Copernicus's theory. Discusses the
impact his theory has had on both science and society. 2001.
On a
Wave RC 55930
by Thad Ziolkowski
read by L.J. Ganser
2 cassettes
A poet/writer recalls his 1960s adolescence in Florida, when surfing was more
of a religion than a sport. Ziolkowski describes smoking marijuana, discovering
girls, and dealing with family problems while all that really mattered to him
was riding the waves. Some explicit descriptions of sex and some strong
language. 2002.
The Minority Quarterback and Other Lives in
Sports RC 55944
by Ira Berkow
read by Jake Williams
2 cassettes
Thirty-seven stories by a New York Times sports reporter about
athletes overcoming hardships. In the title piece, Berkow examines the struggle
of a white, teenage quarterback on a scholarship to a historically black
college. Includes features on one-armed pitcher Jim Abbott and on a dying
Arthur Ashe. Some strong language. 2002.
The Age of Sacred
Terror RC 55953
by Daniel Benjamin and Steven Simon
read by Steven Carpenter
3 cassettes
The authors, both former members of the National Security Council, explore the
origins of Islamist terrorism and the origins of al-Qaeda; explain how the U.S.
government under President Bill Clinton failed to predict or prevent the
September 11, 2001, attacks; and offer suggestions for effective
counterterrorism strategies. 2002.
Exotic Pets Handbook: A
Family Guide to Buying, Caring for, and Breeding Unusual
Pets RC 55965
by David Manning
read by Gary Telles
2 cassettes
Practical advice on choosing unusual family pets--amphibians, lizards,
tortoises, snakes, and varied invertebrates. Presents pros and cons on owning
these specialty creatures, which are widely available commercially from captive
bred stock and are suitable for the novice. 1998.
What Color Is a
Conservative? My Life and My Politics RC 55970
by J.C. Watts
read by John Hammock
3 cassettes
Autobiography by Oklahoma politician, for years the only African American
Republican in Congress. Describes his childhood and football career, his
conservative political and personal beliefs, his decision not to seek another
term in 2002, and his strategy to make America a better place. Some strong
language. 2002.
Red China Blues: My Long
March from Mao to Now RC 55971
by Jan Wong
read by Mary Kane
3 cassettes
Memoir of a Canadian journalist of Chinese heritage recalling her experiences
in Beijing during the cultural revolution. Describes her impressions as a
foreign student embracing Maoism in 1972 China and the differences she
encountered returning in 1988 for a stint as a correspondent. Some strong
language. 1996.
My Path Leads to Tibet:
The Inspiring Story of How One Young Blind Woman Brought Hope to the Blind
Children of Tibet RC 55975
by Sabriye Tenberken
read by Corrie James
2 cassettes
The author recounts her journey to Tibet, where she opened a school to teach
blind children the Tibetan braille system she devised while a University of
Bonn student. Tenberken describes losing her sight at age twelve, her
education, establishing her school, and founding the organization Braille
without Borders. 2000.
Color Me Beautiful's
Looking Your Best: Color, Makeup, and Style RC
55976
by Mary Spillane and Christine Sherlock
read by Barbara Pinolini
2 cassettes
Professional color consultants describe how to choose makeup and clothes to
compliment one's complexion and figure and to improve on one's natural assets.
Offers suggestions for choosing a wardrobe and dressing well--according to
seasonal palettes. 1995.
Hope and Destiny: The
Patient's and Parent's Guide to Sickle Cell Disease and Sickle Cell Trait RC
55977
by Allan F. Platt and Alan Sacerdote
read by Erik Synnestvedt
2 cassettes
Describes sickle cell disease, a blood condition that primarily affects African
Americans. Includes information on genetic testing, characteristics of the
condition, pain management, and hospital visits. Discusses treatment options,
developmental issues in children, and research. Presents patients' stories.
2002.
Christmas: Traditions,
Celebrations, and Food across Europe RC 55984
by Stella Ross Collins
read by Mark Ashby
2 cassettes
Discusses the observance of Christmas in more than forty European countries.
Also covers Advent, Christmas Eve, Boxing Day, Epiphany, and New Year's
traditions. Provides information on decorating for the season and offers
recipes from the various cultures. 1999.
How to Be Your Dog's Best
Friend: The Classic Training Manual for Dog
Owners RC 55986
by Monks of New Skete
read by Mark Ashby
2 cassettes
Step-by-step guide details practical training techniques, emphasizing the
importance of honest and effective communication. Renowned breeders and
trainers, the monks of New Skete, New York, offer a spiritually based approach
to dog training. "Good relationships demand activity and patience. This is
when training transcends the mundane to become spiritual and inspiring."
2002.
The Happiest Baby on the
Block: The New Way to Calm Crying and Help Your Baby Sleep Longer RC 55987
by Harvey Karp
read by Terence Aselford
2 cassettes
Pediatrician's advice to parents on calming newborns who are experiencing a
"fourth trimester" while adapting to a new world. Recommends five
steps, designed to imitate the uterus, that will calm an infant. 2002.
Live Aware, Not in Fear:
The 411 after 9-11; a Book for Teens RC 55989
by Donna K. Wells and Bruce C. Morris
read by Erik Synnestvedt
1 cassette
Gives teens the information they need about safety in the aftermath of
September 11, 2001. Offers six risk scenarios concerning perceived threats such
as bioterrorism and disruptions of travel and communication. Dispels myths and
provides information on how to respond to actual emergencies. For junior and
senior high readers. 2002.
Solutions: For Your
Dog--and You RC 55990
by Mordecai Siegal and Matthew Margolis
read by Mark Ashby
2 cassettes
Authors describe the proper care and attention owners should give to their
dogs, including information on nutrition, training, and first aid. They also
offer advice on boarding a pet or traveling with it, and tips on buying toys.
2001.
Eat, Drink, and Be Merry:
America's Doctor Tells You Why the Health Experts Are
Wrong RC 55993
by Dean Edell
read by Erik Synnestvedt
3 cassettes
Physician and radio talk-show host conveys ways to "come to rational,
intelligent decisions" about one's health, "based on the best that
science has to offer." Includes methods of avoiding media hype and
discerning the truth behind fads in nutrition, exercise, drugs, sex, and alternative
medicine. 1999.
She Got
Game RC 55996
by Cynthia Cooper
read by Laura Giannarelli
2 cassettes
Women's National Basketball Association's Most Valuable Player shares her
journey overcoming adversity in Los Angeles's inner city to shine among the
basketball elite. Cooper chronicles her career from 1981 at the University of
Southern California through stints overseas and on the U.S. Olympic team to
leading the Houston Comets in back-to-back championships. 1999.
Mayo Clinic on Vision and
Eye Health RC 55997
edited by Helmut Buettner
read by Ted Stoddard
1 cassette
Offers practical information about the human eye and discusses signs, symptoms,
diagnosis, and treatment of glaucoma, cataracts, macular degeneration, diabetic
retinopathy, and retinal detachment. 2002.
Invasion: How America
Still Welcomes Terrorists, Criminals, and Other Foreign Menaces to Our Shores
RC 56000
by Michelle Malkin
read by Annie Wauters
2 cassettes
First-generation American and Fox News Channel commentator denounces America's
lax immigration policies, blaming the system for the September 11, 2001,
attacks. Malkin argues that government corruption, corporate special interests,
and inconsistent enforcement allow criminals to exploit immigration laws. She
demands better tracking procedures and the use of immigrant profiling. Some
violence. 2002.
Life after Terrorism:
What You Need to Know to Survive in Today's
World RC 56017
by Bruce D. Clayton
read by Mark Ashby
1 cassette
An emergency response planner examines strategies to protect one's family from
a terrorist attack. Gives background information on anti-American groups and
their methods, hazardous materials, and biological and chemical weapons. Offers
advice on reducing risk and planning for survival and escape. 2002.
The Future of Freedom:
Illiberal Democracy at Home and Abroad RC 56018
by Fareed Zakaria
read by Robert Sams
2 cassettes
Foreign policy analyst advocates a reexamination of the relationship between
democracy and liberty, arguing that democracy should not be thrust unthinkingly
upon populations without experience in this form of government. Discusses the
American system, its evolution, and its influence on other countries and their
political problems and aspirations. Bestseller 2003.
The Get with the Program!
Guide to Good Eating: Great Food for Good
Health RC 56019
by Bob Greene
read by David Toney
2 cassettes
In this companion to Get with the Program! Getting Real about Your Health,
Weight, and Emotional Well-Being (RC 54029), the author emphasizes healthy
eating habits, specific foods' nutritional values, and tips for grocery
shopping. Offers about eighty easy-to-prepare recipes that apply his advice.
Bestseller 2003.
Take on the Street: What
Wall Street and Corporate America Don't Want You to Know; What You Can Do to
Fight Back RC 56021
by Arthur Levitt
read by Robert Sams
3 cassettes
Former Securities and Exchange Commission chairman discusses how to invest
wisely in stocks and mutual funds. Levitt reveals the misleading tactics of
Wall Street and corporate America, illustrating how conflicts of interest
impact broker recommendations. He also explains how to read financial
statements and prepare for retirement. 2002.
A Field Guide to Type 1
Diabetes: The Essential Resource from the Diabetes
Experts RC 56024
by American Diabetes Association
read by Steven Carpenter
1 cassette
Presents basic information essential to controlling type 1 diabetes. Explains
the biology of the disease, insulin and glucose monitoring, equipment, food,
complications, doctors, and resources. 2002.
The Forgetting:
Alzheimer's; Portrait of an Epidemic RC 56026
by David Shenk
read by Ted Stoddard
2 cassettes
Journalist examines the scientific, psychological, and political history of
Alzheimer's disease--a condition that is becoming ever more widespread as
people live longer. Discusses early, middle, and end stages of the disease
using examples of well-known people who have developed this "reverse
childhood." Concludes with an optimistic view of treatment prospects.
2001.
Organizing from the
Inside Out for Teens: The Foolproof System for Organizing Your Room, Your Time,
and Your Life RC 56029
by Julie Morgenstern and Jessi Morgenstern-Colón
read by Colleen Delany
2 cassettes
Professional organizer and her teenage daughter offer a method for getting
one's life in order using time management and other strategies. Presents
anecdotes and checklists to suggest ways to organize home, school, and outside
activities. For senior high and older readers. 2002.
Gold in the Water: The True
Story of Ordinary Men and Their Extraordinary Dream of Olympic Glory RC 56039
by P.H. Mullen
read by Gary Telles
4 cassettes
Chronicles the arduous years of training of the 2000 U.S. Olympic swim team
that led to victory in Australia. Follows coach Dick Jochums and his athletes,
including two asthmatics who overcame their medical problems to succeed. Some
strong language. For senior high and older readers. 2001.
The Power of Full
Engagement: Managing Energy, Not Time, Is the Key to High Performance and
Personal Renewal RC 56050
by Jim Loehr and Tony Schwartz
read by Jake Williams
2 cassettes
Guide to a paradigm shift from time management to energy channeling for maximum
performance, health, and happiness. Discusses the importance of "full
engagement" and includes the Complete Corporate Athlete® Training System
for achieving this goal. 2003.
Honor Lost: Love and
Death in Modern-Day Jordan RC 56051
by Norma Khouri
read by Anne Flosnik
2 cassettes
Khouri's memoir of her friendship with Dalia, a young Muslim woman whose only
crime was to fall in love with a Christian army officer. In Jordan's rigid,
patriarchal society, secret meetings between Dalia and her lover, although
chaste, brought such dishonor to the family that her father killed her--"to
clean house." 2003.
The Anxiety Book:
Developing Strength in the Face of Fear RC 56053
by Jonathan Davidson and Henry Dreher
read by Gregory Gorton
2 cassettes
Physician describes various anxiety disorders and available remedies--including
drugs, herbs, serenity exercises, and therapy. Explains how it is possible to
become an emotionally stronger person after treatment for such problems as
phobias, post-traumatic stress, panic attacks, and obsessive-compulsive
behavior. 2003.
What's So Amazing about
Grace? RC 56055
by Philip Yancey
read by John Hammock
2 cassettes
Religion author illustrates the impact of forgiveness and mercy through a
series of personal anecdotes, historical events, and biblical stories. In
"Babette's Feast," a destitute woman is taken in by two sisters and
years later invites an entire community to a feast in thanksgiving. 1997.
Keep Your Brain Young:
The Complete Guide to Physical and Emotional Health and Longevity RC 56057
by Guy McKhann and Marilyn Albert
read by Ted Stoddard
2 cassettes
Guide to coping with nervous system changes as a normal part of aging. Using
research and case histories, neurologists offer physical and dietary techniques
for maintaining brain function and reducing the risk of developing disorders.
They also discuss the symptoms and treatment of diseases like Alzheimer's and
dementia. 2002.
Perfect I'm Not: Boomer
on Beer, Brawls, Backaches, and Baseball RC 56059
by David Wells
read by Mark Ashby
3 cassettes
Professional baseball pitcher describes his life in the bullpen from the minor
leagues to the majors. The son of a Hells Angels bike-riding mom, Wells
chronicles his career, including his pitching a perfect game for the 1998 New
York Yankees. Strong language. Bestseller 2003.
The Laws of Money, the Lessons
of Life: Keep What You Have and Create What You Deserve RC 56063
by Suze Orman
read by Kerry Cundiff
2 cassettes
Author of The 9 Steps to Financial Freedom (RC 46126) presents five
"laws of money" to master that will lead to more control of personal
finances. Orman offers practical advice for assessing current financial
situations and planning for the future, supplemented with real-life examples
and a step-by-step guidebook. 2003.
The Story of My Father: A
Memoir RC 56071
by Sue Miller
read by Mitzi Friedlander
2 cassettes
Author of While I Was Gone (RC 47671), among other works, becomes her
father's caregiver as he slowly succumbs to Alzheimer's disease. The widowed
James Nichols, a retired minister, begins to show symptoms of forgetfulness in the
late 1980s. Miller describes their changing relationship and other effects of
his condition. 2003.
The Annotated Classic
Fairy Tales RC 56123
edited by Maria Tatar
read by Laura Giannarelli
3 cassettes
Twenty-six folktales with universal currency in the Western world. Introductory
commentary and annotations to salient passages in each story enrich
understanding by providing cultural, historical, and psychological context.
2002.
Why We Fight: Moral
Clarity and the War on Terrorism RC 56174
by William J. Bennett
read by Roy Avers
1 cassette
Supporting the war on terrorism, conservative commentator Bennett outlines
moral justifications for America's military response to the September 11, 2001,
attacks. Presenting America as a country worth fighting for, he berates groups
that question military retaliation, claiming they undermine national
confidence. Also discusses Islam and U.S. policies toward Israel. 2002.
Careers for Homebodies
and Other Independent Souls RC 56180
by Jan Goldberg
read by Carol Dines
1 cassette
Describes career possibilities for those who want to work independently from
home. Includes options such as operating small businesses or franchises,
consulting, and writing, along with other possibilities made available through
advances in technology. Emphasizes the pros and cons and necessary skills. For
junior and senior high and older readers. 2001.
Insulin Pump Therapy
Demystified: An Essential Guide for Everyone Pumping
Insulin RC 56183
by Gabrielle Kaplan-Mayer
read by Richard Hauenstein
1 cassette
The author, who uses insulin to control diabetes, discusses the pros and cons
of using an insulin pump and provides specific advice for diabetics of all
ages. Describes the mechanics of an insulin pump and discusses lifestyle issues
that influence the use of such a device. 2003.
Should I Medicate My
Child? Sane Solutions for Troubled Kids with--and without--Psychiatric Drugs RC
56185
by Lawrence H. Diller
read by Alec Volz
2 cassettes
Author of Running on Ritalin (RC 47661), a pediatrician, discusses the
uses of psychiatric drugs for children and adolescents with emotional or
behavioral problems. Suggests nondrug approaches to try at home and at school
before turning to medicine. 2002.
Al Roker's Big Bad Book
of Barbecue: One Hundred Easy Recipes for Backyard Barbecue and Grilling RC
56188
by Al Roker
read by Barry Bernson
1 cassette
Television weatherman on the Today show shares his recipes for outdoor
charcoal-grilling meat as well as preparing easy sauces, appetizers, salads, drinks,
and desserts in the kitchen. 2002.
Forgotten Eagle: Wiley
Post, America's Heroic Aviation Pioneer RC 56190
by Bryan B. Sterling and Frances N. Sterling
read by Roy Avers
3 cassettes
Biography of pioneering aviator Wiley Post (1898-1935). Describes his childhood
in Texas, time in prison, and loss of an eye in an oil-rig accident, as well as
his accomplishments in the air. Recounts his ill-fated journey to Alaska with
humorist Will Rogers that ended in their deaths. 2001.
The Brigade: An Epic
Story of Vengeance, Salvation, and World War II RC
56192
by Howard Blum
read by Fred Major
2 cassettes
Account of the exploits of the Jewish Brigade, a volunteer British Army unit of
Palestinian Jews. Details their responses to concentration camp horrors, their
efforts to eliminate Nazis guilty of war crimes, and the assistance they
provided in transporting Jewish orphans to Palestine. Some violence and some
strong language. 2001.
The Coldest March:
Scott's Fatal Antarctic Expedition RC 56195
by Susan Solomon
read by Fred Major
3 cassettes
Scientist uses her meteorological expertise and personal knowledge of
Antarctica to reevalute Scott's preparations for the 1912 polar journey that
ended in his death. Interlaces the expedition's accounts with contemporary
scientific information, reestablishing Scott's reputation as a competent,
courageous hero who was foiled by unpredictable and exceptionally cold weather.
2001.
Healing
Heartburn RC 56196
by Lawrence J. Cheskin and Brian E. Lacy
read by Jack Fox
2 cassettes
Medical professors from Johns Hopkins University explain the symptoms,
diagnosis, and treatment of acid reflux disease, also called gastroesophageal
reflux disease (GERD) and heartburn. They discuss medications, complications,
and special concerns of persons who are elderly or bedridden. 2002.
The Geography of Thought:
How Asians and Westerners Think Differently--and
Why RC 56198
by Richard E. Nisbett
read by Fred Major
2 cassettes
Social psychologist explores differences between Western and East Asian systems
of thought. Nisbett's experiments lead him to claim that "human cognition
is not everywhere the same," with westerners disposed toward
individualistic and easterners toward relational perceptual biases. These fundamental
differences, based in Aristotelian and Confucian worldviews, may contribute to
international misunderstandings. 2003.
The Difference That
Disability Makes RC 56208
by Rod Michalko
read by Brian Conn
2 cassettes
Blind Canadian professor defines the way society perceives people with
handicaps and usually associates impairment with suffering. Explores why
disabled persons are either feared or considered useless, illustrating with
anecdotes from his own experience. Some strong language. 2002.
Paranoid Parenting: Why
Ignoring the Experts May Be Best for Your Child RC
56212
by Frank Furedi
read by John Richardson
2 cassettes
Sociologist encourages parents to disregard alarmist, often contradictory
advice from child development experts and instead to believe in their own
"innate capacity" to raise children. Citing numerous studies, Furedi
analyzes how politics, corporations, and the media fuel parental anxieties and
assesses the consequences of overly vigilant supervision. 2002.
Open: Inside the Ropes at
Bethpage Black RC 56287
by John Feinstein
read by Robert Sams
3 cassettes
Author of The Majors (RC 48273) describes how Bethpage Black--a public
golf course owned by the state of New York--is selected and prepared to host
the 2002 U.S. Open (ultimately won by Tiger Woods). Bestseller 2003.
The
Teammates RC 56289
by David Halberstam
read by Ted Stoddard
2 cassettes
The saga of four Boston Red Sox players from the 1940s--Dominic DiMaggio,
Johnny Pesky, Ted Williams, and Bobby Doerr--who remain friends for over sixty
years. In 2001 DiMaggio and Pesky begin a long car trip to visit the dying
Williams and reminisce about the past. Bestseller 2003.
Sew Simple Squares: More
than Twenty-Five Fearless Sewing Projects for Your
Home RC 56301
by Kathy Peterson
read by Patricia McDermott
1 cassette
Television craft show hostess presents easy projects to make using ready-made
fabric squares or those cut with a rotary cutter. Provides step-by-step
instructions for creating pillows, window treatments, bed covers, and more.
Each project is graded for difficulty, and includes a list of necessary
supplies. 2003.
Summit RC
56407
edited by Marc Maurer
read by Mark Ashby
1 cassette
Seven blind persons recall how they have reached the summit as they scaled
"personal mountains." "To Climb Every Mountain" describes
Erik Weihenmayer's successful ascent of Mt. Everest. Other chapters recount a
blind student's camp counselor job and a teenager's conquest of the fear of
losing her physical freedom on becoming blind. 2002.
Not Much of a
Muchness RC 56408
edited by Marc Maurer
read by Mark Ashby
1 cassette
Nine accounts by blind people about work and everyday routines. Includes editor
Marc Maurer's recollections of campus life at the University of Notre Dame, a
young man's reflections on choosing a career in music, and a home owner's
musings on his neighbors' surprise that he works around the house. 2002.
The American Creed: A
Spiritual and Patriotic Primer RC 56417
by Forrest Church
read by John Lescault
2 cassettes
A reverend explores the historical link between American freedom and faith.
Focusing on the Declaration of Independence, Church illuminates the
"American Creed" as exhibited in history. He emphasizes the need to
return to fundamental principles as he considers the future. 2002.
The Dog Listener: A Noted
Expert Tells You How to Communicate with Your Dog for Willing
Cooperation RC 56418
by Jan Fennell
read by Corrie James
2 cassettes
British "dog whisperer" explains her technique of obedience training,
which relies on emulating canine behaviors and using positive reinforcement.
Offers solutions to common problems. 2000.
Echoes of Honor: Honor
Harrington, Volume 8 RC 53965
by David Weber
read by Madelyn Buzzard
5 cassettes
In this sequel to In Enemy Hands (RC 53964), Honor Harrington is
unaware that an interstellar newscast reported her execution. No one knows that
she and a few of her people are determined to escape from prison on Hell. Some
strong language. For senior high and older readers. 1998.
Heritage: Gene
Roddenberry's Earth--Final Conflict, Volume 5 RC
54414
by Doranna Durgin
read by John Polk
2 cassettes
Sequel to Augur's Teacher (RC 53382). Liam Kincaid, double agent for
Earth's resistance to the alien Taelons, is extraordinarily affected by an
alien-inflicted virus because of his unique genetic makeup. He must save
himself to end the suffering of others. Associated with the Earth: Final
Conflict television series. 2001.
The Ship
Errant RC 54498
by Jody Lynn Nye
read by Corrie James
3 cassettes
In this sequel to The Ship Who Won (RC 54497), Carialle and Keff, who
originally discovered and befriended the intelligent "globe-frogs,"
are now responsible for returning them to Ozran. In the process, they learn the
globe-frogs may just have been the ones who caused Carialle so much pain. 1996.
The Ship
Avenged RC 54499
by S.M. Stirling
read by Corrie James
2 cassettes
This sequel to The Ship Errant (RC 54498) occurs ten years after Simeon
and his space station SSS-900-C defeated space pirates from Kolnar. Now the
Kolnar leader plans revenge with a kidnapping and a scheme to infect humans
with a brain-killing virus. Violence, strong language, and some descriptions of
sex. 1997.
Step-Ball-
Change RC 54619
by Jeanne Ray
read by Cyn Delafield
2 cassettes
Raleigh, North Carolina. Sixtyish Caroline McSwain's daughter is engaged to the
richest man in town--and her family's expected to foot the bill for the
nine-hundred-guest wedding. Then Caroline's abandoned sister moves in, bringing
her ankle-nipping terrier. Meanwhile the crew renovating Caroline's house seems
to live there. Some strong language. 2002.
Big Cherry
Holler RC 54798
by Adriana Trigiani
read by Laura Giannarelli
2 cassettes
Big Stone Gap, 1980s. Ave Maria and Jack have been married eight years and have
a daughter, Etta. Now with the coal mines closing, life is changing for
everyone in this Virginia community, including Ave Maria, who begins to doubt
the wisdom of marrying Jack. Sequel to Big Stone Gap (RC 52742). 2001.
A Promise for Tomorrow:
Ribbons of Steel, Book 3 RC 54870
by Judith Pella and Tracie Peterson
read by Janis Gray
4 cassettes
Allegheny Mountains, Maryland; 1843-53. Carolina and James move to a rural town
while James supervises the building of the railroad. They respond to their
stepdaughter Victoria's interest in a young Irish laborer by confronting their
prejudices and trusting God. Sequel to A Hope Beyond (RC 54869). For
senior high and older readers. 1998.
Step into Chaos: Quest
for Tomorrow, Book 3 RC 54873
by William Shatner
read by Gary Tipton
2 cassettes
After learning in In Alien Hands (RC 54872) that his true mother,
Kate, encoded a secret in his DNA about linking a billion human minds into a
vast supercomputer called "mind arrays," Jim's only hope for survival
is to step into chaos. Some strong language. For senior high and older readers.
1999.
Beyond the Stars: Quest
for Tomorrow, Book 4 RC 54874
by William Shatner
read by Gary Tipton
2 cassettes
In Step into Chaos (RC 54873), Jim Endicott merged with the Omega
Point, entering an alternate universe. In this sequel, another version of the
accidental shooting of his father occurs, leading to a different scenario for
this other Jim. Some strong language. For senior high and older readers. 2000.
The Jerusalem Scrolls:
Zion Legacy, Book 4 RC 54878
by Bodie Thoene and Brock Thoene
read by Jim Zeiger
3 cassettes
Days of brutal fighting have taken a toll on the Israeli forces. On the advice
of a dying rabbi, leader Moshe Sachar escapes into a secret tunnel housing some
sacred scrolls. Opening them, Moshe becomes immersed in a biblical tale of
love, faith, and redemption in the first century A.D. Sequel to Jerusalem's
Heart (RC 54877). 2001.
Dragons of a Lost Star:
The War of Souls, Volume 2 RC 54881
by Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman
read by John Horton
3 cassettes
In this sequel to Dragons of a Fallen Sun (RC 54880), many have fallen
prey to Mina and her army of knights as, guided by an unknown god, she sweeps
across the land. However, one lone dragon vows to find the answer to the
mystery of the One God before darkness engulfs them all. 2001.
The Complete Sherlock
Holmes RC 54993
by Arthur Conan Doyle
read by Robert Blumenfeld
10 cassettes in 2 containers
Four complete novels--A Study in Scarlet, The Sign of Four, The
Hound of the Baskervilles, and The Valley of Fear--and fifty-six
short stories featuring Victorian detective Sherlock Holmes and his companion
Dr. John Watson. 2002.
Argall: The True Story of
Pocahontas and Captain John Smith; Seven Dreams; a Book of North American
Landscapes, Volume 3 RC 55007
by William T. Vollmann
read by Gordon Gould
6 cassettes
Continuing history of the settling of the North American continent focuses on
the English settlers of Jamestown and on the Powhatan Indians. Written in the
Elizabethan style, the saga reveals Captain Samuel Argall's brutality toward
the tribes. Sequel to Second Dream; Fathers and Crows (RC 37080).
Violence and strong language. 2001.
Appointed to
Die RC 55012
by Kate Charles
read by George Holmes
2 cassettes
The religious community is in an uproar when canon Arthur Brydges-ffrench of
Malbury Cathedral is passed over for promotion in favor of Stuart Latimer, from
London. The new dean plans many changes in the staff and routine. When
Brydges-ffrench is murdered, another canon's daughter, Lucy Kingsley, helps
investigate. 1993.
The Christmas
Train RC 55045
by David Baldacci
read by L.J. Ganser
2 cassettes
Journalist Tom Langdon takes a cross-country train from the East Coast to Los
Angeles to spend Christmas with his girlfriend. On the trip he meets a host of
zany characters, including one who happens to be his former lover. Sparks fly
until Tom's girlfriend shows up in Chicago. Bestseller 2002.
Unless RC
55163
by Carol Shields
read by Cyn Delafield
2 cassettes
Reta Winters leads a charmed life until the summer of 2000, when she faces a
family crisis. Her eldest daughter, Norah, drops out of college, wears a sign
reading "goodness," and panhandles on a street corner. Reta's agony
surfaces in her work as she tries to understand her daughter's silence. 2002.
Legacy: Gene
Roddenberry's Earth--Final Conflict, Volume 6 RC
55172
by Glenn R. Sixbury
read by John Polk
2 cassettes
When Dr. Waneta Long, an archaeologist at a sacred Cherokee tribal site in
North Carolina, unearths a small red crystal, she unknowingly unleashes forces
that link her to Daniel, a young Irish boy giving a private dance performance
for Taelon Companion Da'an and his protector, Liam Kincaid. Sequel to Heritage
(RC 54414). 2002.
The Case of the Horrified
Heirs RC 55202
by Erle Stanley Gardner
read by Jack Fox
1 cassette (Reissue)
Perry Mason deals with wealthy Lauretta Trent's heirs, who are suspected not
only of trying to poison her on at least two occasions but also of attempting
to forge copies of her will. 1964.
The Viking
Funeral RC 55203
by Stephen J. Cannell
read by Fred Major
2 cassettes
LAPD detective Scully, from The Tin Collectors (RC 53246), returns to
battle his best friend and colleague, Jody Dean. Scully thought Dean had
committed suicide. When he discovers that Dean is alive, he suspects a
connection between the phony suicide and a crooked cop network. Descriptions of
sex, violence, and strong language. 2002.
Assassin's Apprentice:
The Farseer, Book 1 RC 55270
by Robin Hobb
read by Erik Sandvold
4 cassettes
In the Six Duchies, ruled by the Farseers, the illegitimate son of Prince
Chivalry, Fitz, grows up fatherless and motherless, an outcast at court. Yet
Fitz possesses an inherited magic skill, understands animals, and is secretly
tutored in the assassin's techniques. Followed by Royal Assassin (RC 55271).
Some strong language. 1995.
Royal Assassin: The
Farseer, Book 2 RC 55271
by Robin Hobb
read by Erik Sandvold
6 cassettes
At fifteen, Fitz has managed to defeat Prince Regal's plot in the mountains,
but at the price of his health. He returns to court, where King Shrewd lies
dying and intrigues abound as the Six Duchies come under assault from the
Red-Ship Raiders. Sequel to Assassin's Apprentice (RC 55270). Some
strong language. 1996.
Immoral
Certainty RC 55304
by Robert K. Tanenbaum
read by Gregory Gorton
2 cassettes
New York D.A. Butch Karp's team investigates a serial killer who targets
children and a Mafia murder in Little Italy. Somehow the two cases are related.
Karp and his lover, assistant D.A. Marlene Ciampi, track the culprits. Violence
and strong language. 1991.
By Force of Arms: Revolution
at Sea, Book 1 RC 55311
by James L. Nelson
read by Mark Ashby
2 cassettes
American colonies, 1775. Smuggler Isaac Biddlecomb sinks his ship rather than
be captured by Captain James Wallace of the British frigate HMS Rose.
Biddlecomb is forced to flee Bristol, Rhode Island, for the time being but
returns to fight in the war for independence. Violence and strong language.
1996.
The Maddest Idea:
Revolution at Sea, Book 2 RC 55312
by James L. Nelson
read by Mark Ashby
3 cassettes
In the sequel to By Force of Arms (RC 55311) it is 1775, and General
George Washington sends Captain Isaac Biddlecomb of Bristol, Rhode Island, to
Bermuda to seize desperately needed British gunpowder. But a traitor sets a
trap for the captain to sail into. Violence and strong language. 1997.
Explorer RC
55347
by C.J. Cherryh
read by Kimberly Schraf
4 cassettes
Diplomat Bren Cameron is aboard the starship Phoenix on a mission to
investigate the ruins of Reunion Station. The truth of that disaster is
revealed as the crew confronts internal strife and encounters a dangerous new
species. Sequel to Defender (RC 54314). Some violence and some strong
language. 2002.
Fat Ollie's Book: A Novel
of the 87th Precinct RC 55348
by Ed McBain
read by Ray Foushee
2 cassettes
Councilman Lester Henderson is killed, and detective Fat Ollie Weeks, from Money,
Money, Money (RC 52928), is at the murder scene when someone steals his
manuscript from his police vehicle. Ollie leaves the investigation to detective
Steve Carella while he searches for his novel. Violence and strong language.
2002.
Prairie
Moon RC 55352
by Maggie Osborne
read by Margaret Strom
2 cassettes
Texas. Della Ward has been widowed for ten years when lawman James Cameron
arrives to explain to her how her husband died in the Civil War. Once they
meet, James--who has carried Della's picture for a decade--knows the truth may
destroy them both. Some explicit descriptions of sex. 2002.
Small
Town RC 55353
by Lawrence Block
read by Gregory Gorton
3 cassettes
The Carpenter, a serial killer, terrorizes Manhattan, causing its citizens to
alter their lifestyles in many ways. Author John Creighton, accused of one
murder, sees his book sales skyrocket, and former police commissioner Francis
Buckram joins the investigation. Explicit descriptions of sex, violence, and
strong language. 2003.
Manservant and
Maidservant RC 55375
by Ivy Compton-Burnett
read by Patricia Kilgarriff
2 cassettes
A Victorian household provides the setting for a tyrannical father who
frightens his children, for masters and servants who compete for power, and for
secrets being kept "upstairs and downstairs" that are waiting to be
discovered. 1947.
Ashenden; or, The British
Agent RC 55379
by W. Somerset Maugham
read by Graeme Malcolm
2 cassettes (Reissue)
A collection of short stories about Ashenden, a writer, who becomes a spy for
the Intelligence Department and moves to Geneva to recruit other agents and
gather information. Based on Maugham's own experiences during World War I.
1927.
Three Complete Novels: Rich Man, Poor Man; Beggarman, Thief; Evening in Byzantium RC 55393
by Irwin Shaw
read by Jim Zeiger
10 cassettes in 2 containers
Rich Man, Poor Man and Beggarman, Thief follow the loves and fortunes
of the Jordache family as it rises from poverty to riches. In Evening in
Byzantium, movie producer Jesse Craig reminisces about his shattered
personal life. Strong language and some explicit descriptions of sex. 1981.
Eat, Drink, and Be Wary:
A Pennsylvania Dutch Mystery with Recipes RC 55402
by Tamar Myers
read by Kristin Allison
2 cassettes
When the body of a guest is found in the barn of Mennonite Magdalena Yoder's
inn, everyone assumes that the death was caused by a kick from the cow. As discovery
of new evidence casts suspicion on Freni, the Amish cook, Magdalena's
investigation attracts the attention of the murderer. 1998.
16 Lighthouse
Road RC 55515
by Debbie Macomber
read by Margaret Strom
2 cassettes
Judge Olivia Lockhart recalls her friends in Cedar Cove, Washington. They
include Cecilia and Ian, to whom she denies a divorce; her opinionated mother,
Charlotte; her daughter, Justine, engaged to an older man; and the new
newspaper editor. Followed by 204 Rosewood Lane (RC 55516). Some
descriptions of sex and some strong language. 2001.
Trapped RC
55519
by James Alan Gardner
read by Michael Scherer
3 cassettes
Simka, Earth. In 2457, Doctor Philemon Abu Dhubhai is content teaching at
Feliss Academy. But when a student dies mysteriously and her boyfriend goes
missing, Phil leads his band of misfit friends on a quest for truth that could
uncover conspiracy at the highest levels. Violence and some strong language.
2002.
Into the
Night RC 55522
by Suzanne Brockmann
read by Barbara Pinolini
3 cassettes
When White House public relations assistant Joan DaCosta arrives at
California's Coronado Naval Base to prepare for the president's visit, she
never expects to fall for her much-younger SEAL liaison. As the SEALs train for
their VIP demonstration, terrorists plan their own. Explicit descriptions of
sex, strong language, and some violence. 2002.
Three
Junes RC 55525
by Julia Glass
read by David Hartley-Margolin
3 cassettes
The Scottish McLeods--father and three sons--grapple with family ties and love
relationships in the summers of 1989, 1995, and 1999. Widowed Paul, traveling
in Greece, reappraises the past in his bereavement. A son, Fenno, in Manhattan,
finds an outlet for repressed feelings, and Fenno's brothers learn accommodation.
Some strong language. National Book Award. 2002.
War of Honor: Honor
Harrington, Volume 10 RC 55532
by David Weber
read by Madelyn Buzzard
7 cassettes in 2 containers
An uneasy peace between the Star Kingdom and the Havenites brings the personal
agendas of leaders to the fore. As negotiations begin, Lady Harrington resists
her growing feelings for the earl of White Haven. Sequel to Ashes of
Victory (RC 53966). Some strong language. For senior high and older
readers. 2002.
Seven Dials: A Charlotte
and Thomas Pitt Mystery RC 55537
by Anne Perry
read by Terry Hayes Sales
3 cassettes
Victorian London. Special Branch detective Thomas Pitt is assigned the task of
exonerating cabinet minister Saville Ryerson and his Egyptian mistress in the
case of a murdered minor diplomat. Pitt travels to Alexandria for more
information, while his wife, Charlotte, investigates the disappearance of the
woman's manservant. 2003.
Owlflight: Owl Trilogy,
Volume 1 RC 55545
by Mercedes Lackey and Larry Dixon
read by Erin Jones
2 cassettes
Following his parents' disappearance in the Pelagiris forest, orphaned Darian
Firkin is apprenticed to Wizard Justyn. But Darian prefers to seek solace in
the forest rather than learn magic. It is to this forest, and a path of discovery,
that Darian flees when an army burns his village. Followed by Owlsight (RC
55546). 1997.
Owlsight: Owl Trilogy,
Volume 2 RC 55546
by Mercedes Lackey and Larry Dixon
read by Erin Jones
3 cassettes
Four years have passed since Darian sought sanctuary in the Pelagiris forest
with the Tayledras Hawkbrothers. Back in Errold's Grove, Keisha Alder, with
little training, has taken up the role of Healer. When Darian returns, warning
of a new threat, he and Keisha must face the barbarians. Sequel to Owlflight
(RC 55545). 1998.
Owlknight: Owl Trilogy,
Volume 3 RC 55547
by Mercedes Lackey and Larry Dixon
read by Erin Jones
3 cassettes
Six years have passed since his parents disappeared. Darian, a full-fledged
Master Mage, now heads a community composed of Hawkbrothers, Valdemarans, and
peaceful barbarians. Clues lead him to believe his parents may still be alive,
but the trail is fraught with obstacles. Sequel to Owlsight (RC 55546).
1999.
The Best American Mystery
Stories, 2002 RC 55552
edited by James Ellroy
read by Suzanne Toren
4 cassettes
Twenty short mystery stories by authors such as Michael Connelly, Thomas H.
Cook, Joe Gores, Stuart M. Kaminsky, and others. In "Harlem Nocturne"
by Robert B. Parker, a white bodyguard is assigned to protect Jackie Robinson
during his first major league season. Violence and strong language. 2002.
Sunset
Pass RC 55555
by Zane Grey
read by Chuck Benson
2 cassettes
Cowboy Trueman Rock no sooner returns to Wagontongue after six years in Texas
than he becomes infatuated with the lovely Miss Thiry Preston. The wealthy
Prestons own a large cattle ranch dominated by Thiry's older brother, Ash.
Naturally a feud develops between True and Ash. 1931.
Wildfire RC
55564
by Zane Grey
read by Chuck Benson
2 cassettes
At eighteen, Lucy Bostil loves riding horses on her father's Colorado ranch
more than anything else. She bonds with an untamed red stallion called Wildfire
and with Lin Slone, the man who was injured man trying to break the animal.
Lucy develops a scheme to race Wildfire against her father's favorite horse,
Sage King. 1916.
Citizen
Washington RC 55566
by William Martin
read by David Hartley-Margolin
4 cassettes
Alexandria Gazette editor Hesperus Draper hires his nephew Christopher
to investigate why Martha Washington burned private letters from her husband
just after his death. At Mount Vernon on the pretext of writing a biography,
Christopher interviews Washington's contemporaries, including his personal
slave and political colleagues. Some strong language. 1999.
The Complete Short Prose,
1929-1989 RC 55580
by Samuel Beckett
read by Graeme Malcolm
2 cassettes
Collection of stories spanning the career of the 1969 Nobel laureate from
Ireland. Arranged chronologically, they chart Beckett's philosophical evolution.
The introduction by S.E. Gontarski places Beckett's short fiction within the
context of the Irish storytelling tradition. 1995.
In Our Nature: Stories of
Wildness RC 55584
edited by Donna Seaman
read by Suzanne Toren
2 cassettes
Fourteen tales exploring inner human conflict between natural instincts and the
veneer of civilization by such writers as Rick Bass, Linda Hogan, Margaret
Atwood, E.L. Doctorow, Lorrie Moore, and Rick DeMarinis. Some descriptions of
sex and some strong language. 2000.
Forever RC
55595
by Judy Blume
read by Suzanne Toren
1 cassette (Reissue)
When eighteen-year-old Katherine begins dating Michael, she's sure they will
stay together, and they become intimate. But as time goes by, she discovers
that there are other people she wants to meet. Some explicit descriptions of
sex and some strong language. For senior high readers. 1975.
Line of
Vision RC 55596
by David Ellis
read by Chuck Benson
3 cassettes
Investment banker Marty Kalish is accused of murdering his lover Rachel's
husband. Marty devises a defense, changes his story to suit the evidence, and
bends the truth. Complications arise--some from the elegant widow. Strong
language and some violence. Edgar Allan Poe Award. 2001.
Target
Practice RC 55601
by Rex Stout
read by Jim Zeiger
2 cassettes
Collection of sixteen of Stout's stories from All-Story Magazine, the
pulp journal that published his early short fiction. Includes
"Secrets," his first crime story, and "Justice Ends at
Home," in which a character foreshadows the author's famed Nero Wolfe.
1998.
Foundation's Triumph: The
Second Foundation Trilogy, Volume 3 RC 55622
by David Brin
read by Roy Avers
3 cassettes
Aging Hari Seldon, father of psychohistory, is finished; his role in building a
better galactic empire is over. But before his noble end, he embarks on one
final adventure to save humanity from a rebel uprising and robot civil war.
Sequel to Foundation and Chaos (RC 53875). 1999.
Trumpet on the Land: The
Sibley Scout, the Skirmish at Warbonnet Creek, the Battle of Slim Buttes, and
Crook's "Horse-Meat March"--the Aftermath of the Custer Massacre; the
Plainsmen, Book 10 RC 55628
by Terry C. Johnston
read by John Polk
4 cassettes
In 1876, after Custer's defeat on the Little Big Horn, the army is hunting down
Sioux warriors. Scout Seamus Donegan accompanies the column headed across
Montana, finally confronting Chief American Horse at Slim Buttes. Sequel to Reap
the Whirlwind (RC 55478). Some descriptions of sex, some violence, and
some strong language. 1995.
Spook: A "Nameless
Detective" Novel RC 55634
by Bill Pronzini
read by Roy Avers
2 cassettes
The "Nameless Detective," last seen in Bleeders (RC 54139),
is semiretired. His partners Tamara Corbin and Jake Runyon, newly hired,
investigate the execution-style murder of a crazy, homeless man named Spook,
whose checkered past has evidently caught up with him. Violence and strong
language. 2003.
Cold Company: An Alaska
Mystery RC 55637
by Sue Henry
read by Gary Tipton
2 cassettes
Alaskan dog-sled racer Jessie Arnold discovers a skeleton while rebuilding her
cabin. It appears to be the work of a notorious serial murderer, apprehended
decades before. But now another woman has been murdered, and Jessie wonders if
a copycat killer is on the loose. Some violence and some strong language. 2002.
Until Darkness
Disappears: A Saga of Texas, Book 3 RC 55640
by Will Cook
read by Michael Scherer
2 cassettes
Follows the exploits of Major Jim Gary on the frontier, including his promotion
to colonel and his investigation of the Mexican revolutionary bandit Pedro
Vargas--El Jefe--who leads raids on American settlements. Sequel to Until
Shadows Fall (RC 55639). Some strong language. 2001.
Mistress of the
Catacombs: The Lord of the Isles, Book 4 RC 55642
by David Drake
read by Nanette Savard
4 cassettes
For the first time in a thousand years, the Kingdom of Isles is united. But as
rebel forces amass, Prince Garric is ripped from his own body and time. Now his
sister must fight to prevent the destruction of humankind. Sequel to Servant
of the Dragon (RC 55641). Some violence. 2001.
Cry on Desert
Winds RC 55683
by Bea Carlton
read by Michele Schaeffer
1 cassette
The Windthorn family travels to Arizona to stay with friends. Once there
nine-year-old Terry and his younger stepsister, Mitzie, discover smugglers who
deal in illegal aliens and drugs and make satanic sacrifices. It takes all
their faith in God to survive. Sequel to Touch of the Black Widow (RC
40222). 1991.
The Women of Primrose Creek:
Bridget, Christy, Skye, Megan RC 55699
by Linda Lael Miller
read by Colleen Delany
4 cassettes
Nevada, late 1860s. The McQuarry cousins come together to share their
inheritance, a parcel of land known as Primrose Creek. The women struggle with taming
the land--and the love of four very strong men. Followed by The Last Chance
Café (RC 54320). Some explicit descriptions of sex. 2000.
Be My Baby
Tonight RC 55700
by Kasey Michaels
read by Nanette Savard
2 cassettes
After Jack Trehan, from Love to Love You Baby (RC 54910), is sidelined
from baseball by injury, his superstitious baseball-playing twin, Tim, marries
childhood friend Suzanna Trent to prevent his own successful career from
derailing. Tim discovers that marriage is hard work. Some explicit descriptions
of sex and some strong language. 2002.
Forever RC
55702
by Pete Hamill
read by David Hartley-Margolin
5 cassettes
In 1740 Irish immigrant Cormac O'Connor arrives in Manhattan to avenge the
murder of his parents. He is magically given the gift of eternal life--provided
he doesn't leave the island--and watches the city, and America, grow. Strong
language and some violence. Bestseller 2003.
The Prince of
Darkness RC 55709
by Jean Plaidy
read by John Horton
2 cassettes (Reissue)
When Richard the Lionheart dies in 1199, his brother John becomes king. Cruel
King John has to fight at Runnymede and then sign the Magna Carta. His
abduction of a twelve-year-old French noblewoman ignites wars between England
and France. Sequel to The Heart of the Lion (RC 43542). 1978.
The Dante
Club RC 55723
by Matthew Pearl
read by Fred Major
3 cassettes
Boston, 1865. Famous poets and scholars, including Harvard professors Henry
Wadsworth Longfellow, Oliver Wendell Holmes, and James Russell Lowell, are
preparing the first American translation of Dante when a serial killer strikes
with gruesomeness reminiscent of the Inferno. They help African
American policeman Nicholas Rey investigate the murders. Some violence and some
strong language. Bestseller 2003.
The
Confessor RC 55724
by Daniel Silva
read by Roy Avers
2 cassettes
Israeli spy Gabriel Allon investigates the murder of his colleague Benjamin
Stern. Stern was working on documents linking the Catholic Church to the
Holocaust. Allon discovers an assassin hired by a conservative church group to
keep its archives secret and the new pope silent. Violence and strong language.
Bestseller 2003.
Final Justice: Badge of
Honor, Book 8 RC 55725
by W.E.B. Griffin
read by Fred Major
3 cassettes
Matt Payne, now a police homicide sergeant, investigates three complicated
cases: a fatal shooting at a fast food restaurant, a rape that turns to murder,
and a corpse left behind when a man flees the country. Sequel to The
Investigators (RC 46077). Violence, strong language, and some descriptions
of sex. Bestseller 2003.
The Fifth Sorceress: The
Chronicles of Blood and Stone, Volume 1 RC 55732
by Robert Newcomb
read by Anne Flosnik
6 cassettes
In Eutracia, an ongoing battle is waged between wizards and sorceresses, light
and dark forces. Wigg, the wizard behind the exile of four wicked sorceresses,
is adviser to Tristan, the king-to-be--but neither knows that a fifth sorceress
remains at large. Violence and some explicit descriptions of sex. 2002.
The Briar King: The
Kingdoms of Thorn and Bone, Book 1 RC 55733
by Greg Keyes
read by Anne Flosnik
4 cassettes
Year 2,223 of Everon. In the forests of the kingdom of Crotheny, Briar King, an
ancient evil, stirs. Murder and betrayal threaten the royal family as Anne,
youngest daughter of King William II, begins a journey to fulfill her destiny.
Violence, some descriptions of sex, and some strong language. 2003.
The Da Vinci
Code RC 55735
by Dan Brown
read by Jack Fox
3 cassettes
Professor Robert Langdon, from Angels and Demons (RC 51799),
investigates the crime scene of the Louvre's murdered curator. Joining him is
French cryptologist Sophie Neveu. Through the clues left behind, they discover
two Catholic societies pitted against each other in search of the Holy Grail.
Some violence and some strong language. 2003.
The Perfect
Lover RC 55737
by Stephanie Laurens
read by Kristin Allison
3 cassettes
1835. Portia Ashford and Simon Cynster are childhood friends who both want to
find mates, but neither considers the other suitable. When a murder occurs at a
house party, Simon fears Portia could become the next victim. Sequel to On
a Wicked Dawn (RC 55147). Explicit descriptions of sex. 2003.
Aunt Dimity Takes a
Holiday RC 55738
by Nancy Atherton
read by Michele Schaeffer
1 cassette
Lori Shepherd accompanies her neighbors Emma and Derek Harris to the English
country estate of Derek's estranged father. Derek is heir to the earl's
holdings, but others in the family want to disinherit him--even if it means
murder. Ghostly Aunt Dimity helps Lori restore harmony. 2003.
Kissed by
Shadows RC 55740
by Jane Feather
read by Madelyn Buzzard
3 cassettes
London, 1554. Lady Philippa (Pippa) Nielson and her husband are residing at
Queen Mary's court. Pippa unknowingly is in the center of a plot by Mary's
husband King Philip of Spain. Meanwhile she falls in love with Philip's agent,
Lionel Ashton. Sequel to To Kiss a Spy (RC 54311). Some explicit
descriptions of sex. 2003.
Sea Dragon Heir:
Magravandias Chronicles, Book 1 RC 55744
by Storm Constantine
read by MaryBeth Wise
3 cassettes
The Palindrake family, with allegiance to the sea, once ruled the Kingdom of
Caradore, but they were conquered by the Magravands with allegiance to the fire
god. Five lifetimes later, twin Palindrake heirs might finally free Caradore.
Prequel to The Crown of Silence (RC 55745). Some explicit descriptions
of sex and some violence. 2000.
An Accidental
Woman RC 55759
by Barbara Delinsky
read by Annie Wauters
3 cassettes
Griffin Hughes returns to Lake Henry after the events of Lake News (RC
48617) to visit Lily's sister Poppy, a paraplegic. A remark unwittingly
made to his FBI-agent brother leads to the arrest of Poppy's friend Heather,
who came to Lake Henry fourteen years earlier. 2002.
The Vine of
Desire RC 55772
by Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni
read by Jill Fox
2 cassettes
Best friends Anju and Sudha, raised together in Calcutta, experience heartache
and culture shock upon moving to San Francisco. Anju pursues writing as she
deals with her husband's attraction to Sudha. Sudha struggles outside the
traditional life of servitude. Sequel to Sister of My Heart (RC 52038).
2002.
The First
Law RC 55773
by John Lescroart
read by Ray Foushee
3 cassettes
San Francisco police lieutenant Abe Glitsky is handed a desk job after being
wounded in The Oath (RC 53767). When his father's friend is killed and
his buddy, attorney Dismas Hardy, is defending the suspect, Glitsky becomes
involved--against direct orders. Violence and strong language. 2003.
Bronx
Masquerade RC 55776
by Nikki Grimes
read by John Polk
1 cassette
Tough students at a Bronx high school reveal their innermost thoughts, dreams,
and fears during the English class's monthly Open-Mike Fridays. Through their
expressions of rap, free verse, and rhymes, the students learn they are more
alike than they are different. For junior and senior high readers. Coretta
Scott King Award. 2002.
Stray Kat
Waltz RC 55782
by Karen Kijewski
read by Jill Fox
2 cassettes
Sacramento private investigator Kat Colorado, still mourning the death of her
lover, reluctantly takes the case of whiny Sara Bernard, who swears her
policeman husband is trying to kill her. But Jed is a stand-up guy who believes
his wife is hysterical. Strong language, some descriptions of sex, and some
violence. 1998.
The Veteran: Five
Heart-Stopping Stories RC 55784
by Frederick Forsyth
read by Jack Fox
3 cassettes
In the title piece, a noted barrister helps to free two thugs who stomped to
death an old man. But the lawyer has an ulterior motive. In "Whispering
Wind," a single scout survives Custer's Last Stand. Some violence and some
strong language. 2001.
The Buffalo
Soldier RC 55786
by Chris Bohjalian
read by Mitzi Friedlander
3 cassettes
After their twin girls die in a flood, Terry and Laura Sheldon apply for a
foster child. Alfred, a withdrawn ten-year-old moves in, the only African
American in the rural Vermont town. A book about a post-Civil War black cavalry
unit inspires Alfred, while the Sheldons continue to struggle with their grief.
Some descriptions of sex. 2002.
Bella Poldark: A Novel of
Cornwall, 1818-1820 RC 55817
by Winston Graham
read by Graeme Malcolm
3 cassettes
The family feud continues between the Poldarks and the neighboring Warleggans
while a murderer is loose in the countryside. Bella Poldark, an aspiring
singer, becomes surprisingly successful in both her career and in love.
Restless Valentine Warleggan, however, is not so lucky. Sequel to The
Twisted Sword (RC 33329). 2002.
Wet
Grave RC 55822
by Barbara Hambly
read by Frank Coffee
2 cassettes
New Orleans, 1835. Benjamin January, a freedman, investigates the murder of a
pirate's former mistress and how it may be linked to hidden treasure. As a
hurricane nears, Benjamin and his lover, Rose, face danger from a greedy
plantation family that also seeks the fortune. Some violence and some strong
language. 2002.
This Cold
Country RC 55834
by Annabel Davis-Goff
read by Gabriella Cavallero
2 cassettes
England and Ireland, early in World War II. When English vicar's daughter
Daisy, a "land girl" helping the war effort, meets and marries an
Anglo-Irish soldier, he is soon called up. Alone, Daisy moves to his estate in
County Waterford and experiences a cold family, strange politics, a murder, and
a lover. 2002.
Death of a
Celebrity RC 55836
by M.C. Beaton
read by John Horton
2 cassettes
A beautiful investigative television reporter blazes into the charming Scottish
village of Lochdubh, bent on exposing the secrets of the residents. When she turns
up dead, straitlaced constable Hamish Macbeth, with help from a local astrology
columnist, must sort through a village full of suspects. 2002.
Ashes of Remembrance: The
Galway Chronicles, Volume 3 RC 55838
by Bodie Thoene and Brock Thoene
read by Jill Ferris
2 cassettes
In this sequel to Of Men and of Angels (RC 48936), Joseph Burke is
arrested for treason right after he marries Kate Donovan Garrity. Once again,
Kate and the villagers of Ballynockanor must fight to save their way of life,
especially against Colonel Mahon's plot to destroy the Burke family. 1999.
The Camel of Destruction:
A Mamur Zapt Mystery RC 55839
by Michael Pearce
read by George Holmes
1 cassette
Cairo, 1910. Captain Owen, the Mamur Zapt--head of the British secret police in
Egypt--investigates the death of a Ministry of Agriculture employee. He ties
the incident to the international manipulation of cotton prices. Political
intrigue follows. Sequel to The Mamur Zapt and the Spoils of Egypt (RC
43019). 1993.
The Crepes of Wrath: A
Pennsylvania Dutch Mystery with Recipes RC 55848
by Tamar Myers
read by Kristin Allison
2 cassettes
Mennonite innkeeper Magdalena Yoder assists the police chief of Hernia,
Pennsylvania, in finding the person who poisoned one of their neighbors. While
falling in love with Jewish doctor Gabriel Rosen, Magdalena uncovers an Amish
drug ring. 2001.
Kiss of the
Highlander RC 55858
by Karen Marie Moning
read by Mitzi Friedlander
3 cassettes
Bored with a single life in New Mexico, Gwen Cassidy vacations in Scotland.
Tumbling down a ravine, she lands on top of Drustan MacKeltar, a
sixteenth-century lord who takes her back in time, where an enemy plots against
them. Sequel to The Highlander's Touch (RC 53836). Explicit
descriptions of sex. 2001.
Derailed RC
55863
by James Siegel
read by Chuck Benson
2 cassettes
An intruder beats advertising executive Charles Schine and rapes his lover
during an adulterous encounter in a hotel. Charles's life becomes even more
troubled when he is continuously blackmailed by the felon, his wife becomes
suspicious, and his daughter suffers from diabetic complications. Violence and
strong language. Bestseller 2003.
The
Guardian RC 55864
by Nicholas Sparks
read by Margaret Strom
3 cassettes
When Julie Barenson's husband died, he vowed to watch over her and left her a
puppy she named Singer. Ready to love again four years later, Julie has a
choice between a newcomer or a longtime friend. The jealousy of one turns
deadly, and Singer becomes the guardian her husband promised. Some violence.
2003.
Birthright RC
55869
by Nora Roberts
read by Annie Wauters
3 cassettes
Ancient bones are uncovered at a construction site in Maryland and
archaeologist Callie Dunbrook and her ex-husband are asked to investigate. When
a local woman claims that Callie is her long-lost daughter--kidnapped
twenty-nine years earlier--Callie must search for the truth. Strong language
and some descriptions of sex. Bestseller 2003.
Dirty
Work RC 55870
by Stuart Woods
read by Chuck Benson
2 cassettes
NY attorney Stone Barrington defends a photographer he hired for a divorce case
who is accused of killing his subject. When the autopsy shows the victim was
poisoned, the search is on for his mistress--who may be a professional
assassin. Joining Barrington is British agent Felicity Carpenter. Violence and
strong language. 2003.
The Night
Before RC 55872
by Lisa Jackson
read by Martha Harmon Pardee
3 cassettes
A serial killer targets Savannah's Montgomery family--disguising the murders as
tragic accidents for decades. When Caitlyn wakes up covered with blood, she
doesn't remember the night before. Her new psychologist, Dr. Adam Hunt, is the
only one who can help her. Violence, strong language, and some explicit
descriptions of sex. 2003.
Shopaholic Ties the
Knot RC 55877
by Sophie Kinsella
read by Martha Harmon Pardee
2 cassettes
Becky Bloomwood, of Shopaholic Takes Manhattan (RC 54436), accepts the
marriage proposal that her rich boyfriend has cunningly tucked into her best
friend's bridal bouquet--which Becky conveniently catches. Transatlantic high
jinks follow when the couple's mothers and a despotic wedding planner work at
cross purposes arranging the nuptials. Some strong language. Bestseller 2003.
Armageddon: The Cosmic
Battle of the Ages RC 55878
by Tim LaHaye and Jerry B. Jenkins
read by Bob Askey
2 cassettes
In the last year of the Great Tribulation new alliances are formed when many of
the force members die. Then the world becomes a powder keg as millions gather
for war with the Antichrist in the Middle East, where they await the Glorious
Appearing. Sequel to The Remnant (RC 54460). Violence. Bestseller
2003.
Cape Refuge: Cape Refuge,
Book 1 RC 55880
by Terri Blackstock
read by Margaret Strom
2 cassettes
Christians Thelma and Wayne Owens operate a Georgia island bed-and-breakfast
for ex-convicts. When the couple are murdered, their daughters, Morgan and
Blair, attempt to clear Morgan's husband of the crime. They uncover dark
secrets from their parents' past while trying to find the real killer. Prequel
to Southern Storm (RC 55881). 2002.
Whipping
Star RC 55885
by Frank Herbert
read by J.P. Linton
2 cassettes
When Alichino Furuneo discovers a Caleban washed ashore on Cordiality, he
contacts fellow agent Jorj X. McKie, Saboteur Extraordinary. The Calebans,
responsible for interstellar transportation, are dying at an alarming rate, and
the agents must rescue the last known Caleban, affectionately called Fanny Mae.
Companion to The Dosadi Experiment (RC 55915). 1969.
Adam and Eve and Pinch
Me RC 55890
by Ruth Rendell
read by Patricia Kilgarriff
3 cassettes
London. Jock Lewis proves himself irresistible to women, especially those with
sizable bank accounts. Minty, one of his conquests, is visited by Jock's ghost
even before he really gets what's coming to him. The lives of Jock's victims
and their acquaintances intersect with murderous results. Violence. 2001.
The Curse of the
Kings RC 55894
by Victoria Holt
read by Gabriella Cavallero
2 cassettes (Reissue)
Raised an orphan, Judith Osmond learns that she is the illegitimate daughter of
a wealthy squire. Hopelessly in love with Tybalt Travers, an archaeologist, she
accepts his sudden proposal of marriage and accompanies him on an expedition to
Egypt, where two scientists have mysteriously died in the Pharaoh's tomb. 1973.
Lust for
Life RC 55899
by Irving Stone
read by Gordon Gould
3 cassettes (Reissue)
Biographical novel about the passionate and beleaguered Dutch painter Vincent
van Gogh (1853-1890), based on the three volumes of van Gogh's letters to his
brother, Theo. 1934.
Born in
Sin RC 55901
by Evelyn Coleman
read by Saidah Arrika Ekulona
1 cassette
Fourteen-year-old Keisha wants to go to a summer program for aspiring doctors.
Instead, her guidance counselor places her in a program for at-risk kids. There
Keisha discovers her innate swimming ability, learns to deal with prejudice,
and makes new friends. Some violence and some strong language. For senior high
readers. 2001.
Red Blizzard and The Oldest Maiden Lady in New Mexico RC 55904
by Clay Fisher
read by Chuck Benson
1 cassette (Reissue)
Two tales by a Spur Award-winning author. In Red Blizzard, a snowstorm
and an Indian war party threaten settlers inside Fort Will Farney. The "oldest
maiden lady" is twenty-three-year-old Abbie Gresham, who sets her sights
and schemes on a newly arrived young preacher. 1962.
The
Analyst RC 55914
by John Katzenbach
read by Chuck Benson
3 cassettes
A madman who refuses to identify himself torments a psychoanalyst. Dr.
Frederick Starks, the analyst, is ordered to solve the puzzle of his
tormentor's identity through a series of clues. Starks risks deadly
consequences to himself and his family if he fails or rejects this command.
Strong language and some violence. 2002.
A Place Where the Sea
Remembers RC 55916
by Sandra Benítez
read by Gabriella Cavallero
1 cassette
In the 1980s, in a small Mexican village by the sea, Candelario, an illiterate
restaurant salad maker, offers to raise his sister-in-law Marta's illegitimate
baby. But he reneges when his own wife Chayo becomes pregnant. Marta places a
curse on their child through a native healer, with tragic consequences. 1993.
Last of the
Amazons RC 55922
by Steven Pressfield
read by Martha Harmon Pardee
3 cassettes
1250 B.C. Theseus, king of Athens, journeys to the land of woman warriors known
as Amazons. When their queen, Antiope, falls in love with him and departs with
the Greeks, the rest of the tribe seeks revenge and attacks Athens. Some violence.
2002.
The
Rosary RC 55926
by Florence L. Barclay
read by Jill Ferris
3 cassettes (Reissue)
Artist Garth Dalmain falls in love with Jane Champion, the Duchess of
Meldrums's plain niece, but she rejects him because she is older. Three years later,
Jane learns that Garth has been blinded, and she attempts to nurse him back to
health without disclosing her identity. 1910.
The House of the
Scorpion RC 55927
by Nancy Farmer
read by Suzanne Toren
3 cassettes
In a future where humans despise clones, Matt has special privileges as the
young clone of El Patrón--the 140-year-old leader of a corrupt drug empire.
When Matt gets a glimpse of his fate, he rebels. Some violence and some strong
language. For junior and senior high readers. National Book Award. 2002.
Cousin
Kate RC 55928
by Georgette Heyer
read by Martha Harmon Pardee
2 cassettes (Reissue)
Kate Malvern, a poor relation, is brought into the aristocratic Broome
household to marry a handsome, but mad, cousin. With the help of Philip, a dashing
cavalier, and her former nurse, Kate manages to escape the cruel destiny
planned by her relatives. 1968.
The Mexican
Saddle RC 55936
by Bennett Foster
read by Bob Askey
2 cassettes
When Jim Barre loans money to Dale Clark, a fellow hand at the K Cross ranch,
he receives a beat-up old Mexican saddle as security. The next day, Clark is
found murdered, and the saddle turns out to be valuable for what's hidden
inside it. 1941.
Lullaby RC
55945
by Chuck Palahniuk
read by L.J. Ganser
2 cassettes
Journalist Carl Streator discovers a lethal lullaby is responsible for SIDS. On
a mission to destroy every evil copy, he himself becomes infected. Bizarre
events unfold as the verbal virus transforms him into an involuntary serial
killer. Violence, some descriptions of sex, and some strong language. 2002.
Exile: Dark Elf Trilogy,
Book 2 RC 55949
by R.A. Salvatore
read by Michael Russotto
2 cassettes
In this sequel to Homeland (RC 55948), Drizzt Do'Urden, accompanied by
his magical cat, Guenhwyvar, wanders through the tunnels of Underdark searching
for a home. He must stay alert to the fact that his mother, Matron Malice, is
determined to find--and kill--him. Violence. 1999.
The Whore's Child and Other
Stories RC 55956
by Richard Russo
read by Mark Ashby
1 cassette
Seven stories by the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Empire Falls (RC
52601). In the title piece, an elderly nun invades a professor's creative
writing class but turns in a memoir, not fiction. The students' critique points
out a crucial fact that reveals the nun's misunderstanding of her past. 2002.
Could I Have This
Dance? RC 55961
by Harry Kraus
read by Colleen Delany
4 cassettes
Surgical intern Claire McCall discovers that her alcoholic father is suffering
from Huntington's disease and genetic tests uncover family secrets. Her
Christian faith is also tested by a stalker, a law suit, her twin brother's
problems, and pressure from her fiancé. 2002.
When the Women Come Out
to Dance RC 55963
by Elmore Leonard
read by Christopher Walker
2 cassettes
Nine short stories dealing with people and their choices. In the title piece, a
bored Palm Beach wife with an ulterior motive hires a Colombian maid whose
husband was murdered. In "Sparks," an insurance investigator
questions a Los Angeles widow whose house was destroyed in a fire. Strong
language. 2002.
Street
Boys RC 55968
by Lorenzo Carcaterra
read by Gary Telles
3 cassettes
Fictionalized account of four days in 1943 when a band of orphaned Italian
children armed with makeshift weapons prevented the Nazis from destroying
Naples. U.S. commando Corporal Steve Connors, sent to Italy on a reconnaissance
mission, arrives and falls in love with twenty-year-old Nunzia Maldini.
Violence and some strong language. 2002.
The Haunting of
L. RC 55979
by Howard Norman
read by Michael Russotto
2 cassettes
Canada, 1927. Peter Duvett works for Vienna Linn, who sets up fatal accidents
and photographs them for a deranged art patron. Linn's beautiful wife, Kala,
believes in spirit pictures and Peter falls for her the moment he meets her.
2002.
Bombingham RC
55983
by Anthony Grooms
read by David Toney
2 cassettes
A young African American soldier in Vietnam is composing a letter to the
parents of a friend killed in combat. In the process, he recalls the events of
his Alabama childhood during the Civil Rights movement--when the Ku Klux Klan
set off bombs in Birmingham. Some violence and some strong language. 2001.
October
Suite RC 55991
by Maxine Clair
read by Annie Wauters
2 cassettes
African American teacher October Brown begins working in Kansas in
1950--memories of her mother's murder having faded. But she becomes pregnant
with a married lover and, returning to Ohio, gives her son to her sister,
Vergie. Over the years the sisters disagree over that decision. 2001.
Parasite
Pig RC 55995
by William Sleator
read by Christopher Walker
1 cassette
The dangerous game begun in Interstellar Pig (RC 22792) continues as
sixteen-year-old Barney indiscriminately recruits new players. When they turn
out to be aliens, they take Barney--infected with an alien parasite--and his
new friend Katie to the planet J'koot. Some violence. For junior and senior
high readers. 2002.
The Warmest
December RC 56016
by Bernice L. McFadden
read by Michele Schaeffer
2 cassettes
Thirtyish African American Kenzie Lowe, to keep vigil at the deathbed of her
abusive father, must revisit Brooklyn, scene of her miserable childhood. Now a
recovering alcoholic on welfare, she learns of her father's terrible past and
its part in his whiskey-fueled violence. Violence and strong language. 2001.
Jane Austen in
Boca RC 56025
by Paula Marantz Cohen
read by Annie Wauters
2 cassettes
Carol Newman of New Jersey meddles in the romantic affairs of her widowed
mother-in-law, May, who lives in a Jewish retirement community in Boca Raton,
Florida. May's friends Flo and Lila also flirt with romance within the
hierarchical social life of condominium dwellers. 2002.
The Way of the
Coyote RC 56027
by Elmer Kelton
read by Ted Stoddard
2 cassettes
In the fall of 1865, after the Civil War, risks run high on the Texas plains.
Former Texas Ranger Rusty Shannon faces many dangers as he makes his way home
with ten-year-old Andy Pickard, raised by the Comanches and called Badger
Boy (RC 52321). Some strong language. Spur Award. 2001.
The Rolling
Stones RC 56028
by Robert A. Heinlein
read by Gregory Gorton
2 cassettes (Reissue)
Luna City, the Moon. Fifteen-year-old twins Castor and Pollux Stone buy an old spaceship
to start a trading business. Their whole family decides to join them including
their Martian flat cat, and problems arise when the cat has a litter. For
senior high and older readers. 1952.
The Border
Bride RC 56030
by Elizabeth English
read by Corrie James
2 cassettes
The Borderlands, 1375. English Lord Darnley promises his daughter Maude to
Scottish Jemmy Kirallen. When he sends his illegitimate daughter Alyson
instead, the two fall in love. Alyson's identity is soon discovered,
jeopardizing her life. Some explicit descriptions of sex, some violence, and
some strong language. Rita Award. 2001.
I Am the
Cheese RC 56032
by Robert Cormier
read by Christopher Walker
1 cassette (Reissue)
Chilling tale of fourteen-year-old Adam Farmer's desperate search for his
father and for a mysterious past that he must not remember if he is to remain
alive. Some strong language. For junior and senior high readers. 1977.
Death from the
Snows RC 56036
by Brigitte Aubert
read by Vanessa Maroney
2 cassettes
Blind, mute, paraplegic Elise Andrioli from Death from the Woods (RC 51535)
has regained movement in her left arm after solving a case of child murders in
Paris. On vacation at her uncle's mountain chalet, she becomes the target of
another serial killer. Violence and strong language. 2000.
The Seal
Wife RC 56037
by Kathryn Harrison
read by Annie Wauters
2 cassettes
Alaska, 1915. Bigelow, a young scientist charged with setting up a weather
observatory in Anchorage, becomes obsessed with a mysterious silent woman he
meets there. A relationship develops, but the woman suddenly disappears.
Bigelow is deeply disturbed by her departure, and his grief is intensified by
the isolating terrain. Descriptions of sex. 2002.
Wild
Orchids RC 56040
by Jude Deveraux
read by Colleen Delany
3 cassettes
Ford Newcombe, suffering from writer's block and searching for inspiration,
meets Jackie Maxwell, who tells him about a town possessed by the devil. Ford
buys an old house in the town--Cole Creek, North Carolina--and hires Jackie as
his assistant. Soon both come face to face with evil. Some descriptions of sex.
2003.
Fire in the
Rock RC 56041
by Joe Martin
read by Robert Sams
2 cassettes
Carolina, 1956. Two sixteen-year-old white teens, Bo and Mae Maude, and African
American Pollo are enjoying the summer when Bubba arrives from Louisiana and
upsets their harmony. Ten years later, when Bo is a graduate student and Pollo
is a minister jailed for civil disobedience, the men are reunited. Some strong
language. 2001.
True
Confessions RC 56056
by Rachel Gibson
read by Nanette Savard
2 cassettes
L.A. tabloid reporter Hope Spencer recovers from her tumultuous divorce
incognito in rural Gospel, Idaho. She falls in love with local sheriff Dylan
Taber, a single father, who also conceals secrets from his past. Some explicit
descriptions of sex and some strong language. Rita Award. 2001.
Dancing in My
Nuddy-Pants: Even Further Confessions of Georgia
Nicolson RC 56064
by Louise Rennison
read by Erin Jones
1 cassette
Since her adventures in Knocked Out by My Nunga-Nungas (RC 54535),
Georgia continues recording her affairs in her journal. She's attracted to Dave
while dating Robbie, her cat impregnates a neighbor's, and her class takes a
trip to Frogland (France). For senior high readers. 2002.
The Crystal Shard:
Icewind Dale Trilogy, Book 1 RC 56127
by R.A. Salvatore
read by Kristin Allison
2 cassettes
Inhabitants of the Ten-Towns villages in the Icewind Dale are threatened by a
tribe of barbarians. Hope for survival rests on Wulfgar, a barbarian under the
tutelage of dwarf Bruenor. But another menace appears--an inept mage and his
crystal shard. Prequel to Streams of Silver (RC 56151). Violence.
1988.
Acorna's
Rebels RC 56129
by Anne McCaffrey and Elizabeth Ann Scarborough
read by Kristin Allison
2 cassettes
Acorna, continuing her search for Aari, joins Condor captain Becker on
a mission. But a forced landing on Makahomia, home of the Temple cats, delays
Acorna as she races to save the cats from an evil scheme. Sequel to Acorna's
Search (RC 54144). For senior high and older readers. 2003.
Wednesday the Rabbi Got
Wet RC 56144
by Harry Kemelman
read by Ken Kliban
2 cassettes (Reissue)
In a small New England town, Rabbi David Small copes with two matters--the mysterious
death of an old man with many enemies and the predicament of a young druggist
facing a murder rap. Using his own Talmudic style of deductive reasoning, the
rabbi comes up with a solution. Some strong language. 1976.
Captain
Blood RC 56172
by Rafael Sabatini
read by Roy Avers
3 cassettes (Reissue)
Great Britain, 1685. When physician Peter Blood is accused of treason against
King James II for treating a wounded rebel, he is sentenced to slavery in
Barbados. Once on the island he escapes to become a buccaneer--and eventually
governor of Jamaica. 2003 introduction by Gary Hoppenstand. 1922.
Precinct Puerto Rico: A
Luis Gonzalo Novel, Book 1 RC 56173
by Steven Torres
read by Alec Volz
1 cassette
Puerto Rico, 1987. Sheriff Luis Gonzalo, of the small mountain town of
Angustias, is visiting his in-laws' coastal community. There he witnesses the
bodies of illegal Dominicans, one of whom appears to have been murdered,
washing up on the beach. His subsequent inquiries lead to violence. Violence and
strong language. 2002.
Breach of
Trust RC 56175
by Bonnie MacDougal
read by Mitzi Friedlander
3 cassettes
Philadelphia attorney Dan Casella and assistant Jenny Lodge represent a rival
lawyer charged with embezzlement. But when their own relationship becomes more
than professional, Dan asks Jenny to quit. Pregnant and alone, Jenny joins
another firm as the plot thickens. Some explicit descriptions of sex and some
strong language. 1996.
The
Buscadero RC 56177
by Noel M. Loomis
read by Jack Fox
2 cassettes
When ex-gunslinger Tom Bell arrives in New Mexico in 1887 to take over
Doblado's town newspaper, he finds himself wrongly accused of the ambush and
murder of the paper's former editor. Bell stays not only to clear his name but
also to fight corruption and injustice. 1953.
Borrowed
Bride RC 56179
by Patricia Coughlin
read by Jill Fox
2 cassettes
Providence, Rhode Island. Gabrielle Flanders is about to get married for the
second time when she is kidnapped by Connor DeWolfe, a longtime friend of her
first husband. Connor believes Gaby's life is in danger from her soon-to-be
groom. Some explicit descriptions of sex and some strong language. 1996.
Fingersmith RC
56184
by Sarah Waters
read by Jill Fox
4 cassettes
Victorian London. Orphaned Sue Trinder was raised by a caring family of petty
thieves. To repay them, she helps an elegant con man swindle a wealthy heiress.
But the plan is compromised when Sue begins to have feelings for the victim.
Some explicit descriptions of sex and some strong language. 2002.
Still Wild: Short Fiction
of the American West, 1950 to the Present RC 56187
edited by Larry McMurtry
read by John Polk
3 cassettes
The author of Lonesome Dove (RC 22959) compiled these twenty tales
about the American West by writers of the late twentieth century, including
Wallace Stegner, Jack Kerouac, Louise Erdrich, Annie Proulx, and William H.
Gass. The pieces demonstrate how western stories have evolved and matured since
the 1950s. Some strong language. 2000.
Deep
Secret RC 56189
by Diana Wynne Jones
read by John Polk
3 cassettes
While attending a judicial enquiry, Rupert Venables--a junior magid in the
Multiverse--learns that his mentor, Stan, is dying. It is Rupert's duty to find
and sponsor Stan's replacement, even though a civil war threatens one of the
deceased emperor's territories. For junior and senior high readers. 1997.
East of the
Sun RC 56194
by Barbara Bickmore
read by Mitzi Friedlander
5 cassettes
After meeting Dr. Baxter Hathaway in 1926, American Liliane Wentworth follows
him to his hospital in the Congo. Over the next fifty years Liliane, daughter
Carolyn, and granddaughter Courtney lead lives filled with bittersweet love and
a fierce desire to help the natives. Some descriptions of sex and some strong
language. 1988.
The Rana
Look RC 56219
by Sandra Brown
read by Madelyn Buzzard
1 cassette
Rana Ramsey, a world famous model, leaves it all behind and moves to Galveston,
Texas, when her mother/manager pushes her too far. Rana rooms at Ruby Bailey's
boarding house and begins a new career. Her life takes on a new dimension when
Ruby's nephew arrives. Some descriptions of sex. 1986.
The Popsicle
Journal RC 56300
by Don Trembath
read by Gary Tipton
1 cassette
Harper Winslow, last seen in A Beautiful Place on Young Street (RC 49028),
is now in eleventh grade and works for the local newspaper. When his father
runs for mayor and his older sister has a DUI car wreck, he learns to become an
objective reporter. For senior high readers. 2001.
Executive
Power RC 56302
by Vince Flynn
read by Jack Fox
3 cassettes
Following Separation of Power (RC 53501) CIA agent Mitch Rapp leaves
his desk job to direct the search for a terrorist whose goal is to ignite war
in the Middle East. Meanwhile someone in the U.S. government is leaking
sensitive information to the enemy. Violence and strong language. Bestseller
2003.
Dating
Game RC 56414
by Danielle Steel
read by Faith Potts
3 cassettes
Paris Armstrong's husband divorces her after twenty-four years of marriage.
Frustrated with the single life in Connecticut, Paris soon moves to California,
where her adult children live. At first the dating scene there is dreary, until
she develops new friends. Some descriptions of sex and some strong language.
Bestseller 2003.
Tess and the
Highlander RC 56426
by May McGoldrick
read by Corrie James
2 cassettes
Scotland, 1543. Seventeen-year-old Tess is living alone on the Isle of May
after her two caretakers die. When Colin Macpherson washes ashore, he discovers
Tess's long-lost birthright and is determined to return her to her clan. For
senior high readers. 2002.
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cooperating libraries. Cassette books, labeled with the code RC, play at 15/16
ips. To order books, fill out the order form and send it to your cooperating
library.
The Everglades and the
Gulf Coast RC 54638
by Daniel Blaustein
read by Miriam Wagner
1 cassette
Explains how the wetlands ecosystem in Florida works. Describes the plants and
animals in this environment and how humans affect it. Includes two science
experiments. For grades 5-8. 2000.
Surviving Hitler: A Boy
in the Nazi Death Camps RC 54784
by Andrea Warren
read by Michael Kramer
1 cassette
Records the experiences of Holocaust survivor Jack Mandelbaum, whose Jewish
family lived comfortably in Poland until the Germans invaded it during World
War II. Recounts how fifteen-year-old Jack maintained a positive attitude that
enabled him to survive three years in concentration camps. For grades 5-8.
Sibert Honor Book. 2001.
The Rocky
Mountains RC 55157
by Larry Bograd
read by Gary Roan
1 cassette
Examines the different biological communities that exist within the Rocky
Mountain ecosystem. Describes some of the various plants and animals. Includes
two science experiments. For grades 5-8. 2001.
The Eastern
Forest RC 55158
by Eileen Fielding
read by Mimi Bederman
1 cassette
Examines the forests of eastern North America "from Canada to Florida and
from the Mississippi River to the Atlantic Ocean." Explains their
ecosystems, including the carbon cycle and floodplains, and their responses to
temperature and weather. Includes two science activities. For grades 5-8. 1999.
Nineteen Varieties of
Gazelle: Poems of the Middle East RC 55344
by Naomi Shihab Nye
read by Catherine Byers
1 cassette
Sixty poems reflect Nye's affection for the Middle East and her feelings as an
Arab American who fervently wishes for peace. The collection was prompted as
solace for the September 11, 2001, tragedies. For grades 6-9. 2002.
The Look-It-Up Book of
the Fifty States RC 55392
by Bill Gutman
read by Ralph Lowenstein
2 cassettes
Presents historical, geographical, and miscellaneous information about each of
the fifty states in the union. For grades 5-8. 2002.
Extraordinary
African-Americans RC 55582
by Susan Altman
read by Gail Nelson
2 cassettes
Biographical profiles of more than one hundred African Americans from colonial
times through the twentieth century. Includes portraits of eighteenth-century
poet Lucy Terry Prince, slave rebellion leader Nat Turner, scientist George
Washington Carver, blues singer Bessie Smith, writer James Baldwin, and golfer
Tiger Woods, among many others. For grades 6-9. 2001.
France RC
55710
by Don Nardo
read by Robert Blumenfeld
1 cassette
Describes the geography, plants and animals, history, economy, arts, and
culture of the people of the European country of France. For grades 5-8. 2000.
Extrasolar
Planets RC 55778
by Ron Miller
read by Brian Conn
1 cassette
Chronicles the discoveries of all the planets within and outside our solar
system. Includes information on related topics such as brown dwarfs, the
astronomical unit, and the classification of stars. For grades 6-9. 2002.
Stevie
Wonder RC 55785
by Tenley Williams
read by John Polk
1 cassette
Biography of the composer, pianist, and singer whose musical talent was evident
from childhood. Discusses Stevie Wonder's recording success despite being
"blind, black, and broke" when he started. For grades 6-9. 2002.
Secrets of Sound:
Studying the Calls and Songs of Whales, Elephants, and
Birds RC 55909
by April Pulley Sayre
read by Lewis Grenville
1 cassette
Explores how and why animals communicate. Discusses the scientists who study
animal sounds and the technology used for conducting research underwater, in
African forests, and in the night skies. Explains how this information helps
conservation efforts for endangered species. For grades 5-8. 2002.
When Objects Talk:
Solving a Crime with Science RC 55910
by Mark P. Friedlander and Terry M. Phillips
read by Catherine Byers
1 cassette
Using a fictionalized murder case, the authors describe the role of forensic
sciences during a police investigation. Explains the criminal justice system
and the use of DNA, fingerprinting, ballistics, autopsies, and other scientific
clues from the crime scene that can lead to a culprit. For grades 6-9. 2001.
SuperCroc and the Origin
of Crocodiles RC 55931
by Christopher Sloan
read by Lewis Grenville
1 cassette
Describes the discovery of 110-million-year-old SuperCroc fossils in the
sub-Saharan desert of Niger. Discusses the behavior, habitats, and conservation
of modern crocodiles as well as their ancestors. For grades 5-8. 2002.
The Dentist and
You RC 55932
by Diane Swanson
read by Judith Ann Gantly
1 cassette
Explains what to expect at the dentist's office--from the uniforms to the
special tools dentists and dental hygienists use to take care of teeth.
Discusses fillings, sealants, impressions, cleaning, and how to cooperate with
the dentist for healthy teeth. For grades K-3. 2002.
The Doctor and
You RC 55933
by Diane Swanson
read by Judith Ann Gantly
1 cassette
Explains what happens during a visit to a doctor's office. Describes some of
the tools and equipment--from tongue depressors, thermometers, and lancets to
otoscopes, measuring and weight scales, and x-ray machines. Discusses why they
are used and what patients may feel when practitioners use them. For grades
K-3. 2001.
Saladin: Noble Prince of
Islam RC 55934
by Diane Stanley
read by Yolande Bavan
1 cassette
A biography of the twelfth-century Muslim ruler who fought against the
Crusaders, including Richard the Lion-Hearted, in the Holy Land and Jerusalem.
For grades 4-7. 2002.
Wáchale! Poetry and Prose
about Growing Up Latino in America RC 55955
edited by Ilan Stavans
read by Christopher Walker
1 cassette
A mosaic of writings about the Hispanic experience in the United States.
Selected memoirs, poems, and stories "from different national groups,
different backgrounds, and...different generations" are presented in
English, Spanish, and Spanglish--a hybrid way of communicating. For grades 6-9.
2001.
The Man-Eating Tigers of
Sundarbans RC 55982
by Sy Montgomery
read by Jacinda Bronaugh
1 cassette
The author investigates the tigers that hunt and eat humans in the mangrove
forest between India and Bangladesh. She reports what scientists know about the
tigers' unusual behavior, listens to the villagers' stories and legends, and
then draws her own conclusions. For grades 4-7. 2001.
The Kids' Guidebook:
Great Advice to Help Kids Cope RC 56066
by Tova Navarra
read by Kerry Cundiff
1 cassette
Practical tips for boys and girls, emphasizing safety and self-reliance, on how
to handle problems when an adult may not be available. Covers situations such
as household accidents, encounters with strangers, family arguments,
difficulties at school, and worrisome feelings. For grades 4-7 and older
readers. 2002.
Everything You Need to
Know about Looking and Feeling Your Best: A Guide for
Guys RC 56088
by Michael A. Sommers
read by Brian Conn
1 cassette
Explains the importance of good grooming and hygiene and how they relate to the
challenges of being an adolescent male. Offers practical advice on clothing,
nutrition, physical fitness, and a positive lifestyle. For grades 6-9. 2000.
Turkey RC
56156
by Neriman Kemal and Selina Kuo
read by Yolande Bavan
1 cassette
Describes the Republic of Turkey, a modern state founded in 1923. Explores its
geography, flora and fauna, history, culture, religion, and relationship with
the United States. Includes information about the island of Cyprus. For grades
5-8. 2001.
United Arab
Emirates RC 56161
by Byron Augustin
read by Jake Williams
1 cassette
Describes the country in eastern Arabia that is now called the United Arab
Emirates--a crossroads for several cultures over the centuries. Presents the
geography, religion, plants and animals, history, and culture of the people.
For grades 5-8. 2002.
The
NAACP RC 56163
by Darren Rhym
read by Jake Williams
1 cassette
An overview of the oldest African American civil rights group in the United
States--the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP).
Describes its development, goals, and accomplishments since its establishment
in 1909. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 2002.
Vaccinations: From
Smallpox to Cancer RC 56201
by Margaret O. Hyde and Elizabeth H. Forsyth
read by Carol Dines
1 cassette
Overview of vaccinations tracing their development to fight devastating
epidemics--especially smallpox and polio. Discusses the status of vaccinating
the public, controversies concerning this issue, future vaccines, and the need
for regular monitoring of disease incidence throughout the world. For grades
6-9 and older readers. 2000.
Seasons RC
56277
by David Stewart
read by Laura Giannarelli
1 cassette
Describes what happens to animals, plants, and the weather in the four seasons
of the year--spring, summer, fall, and winter. For grades 2-4. 2002.
They Call Me Woolly: What
Animal Names Can Tell Us RC 56278
by Keith DuQuette
read by Laura Giannarelli
1 cassette
Explains how an animal's name can often reveal where the animal lives, what
sound it makes, or how dangerous it is. Provides details about each of the
thirty-five creatures whose names are discussed. Also includes brief facts
about other unusual animals. For grades K-3. 2002.
Merry Christmas,
Everywhere! RC 56279
by Arlene Erlbach
read by Laura Giannarelli
1 cassette
Brief descriptions of Christmas traditions from twenty countries around the
world. Presents regional forms of the Merry Christmas greeting, interesting
facts about different holiday celebrations, and local crafts and recipes for
family fun. For grades 3-6. 2002.
The Sky's the Limit:
Stories of Discovery by Women and Girls RC 56280
by Catherine Thimmesh
read by Laura Giannarelli
1 cassette
Examines ways by which observant females have contributed to scientific
knowledge. Stories describe women studying chimpanzees in the jungle, watching
the heavens at night, and collecting fossils. Explains how a
fourteen-year-old's science project--pasteurizing water in puddles to make it
safe to drink--benefits Third World countries. For grades 5-8. 2002.
The Human Genome Project:
What Does Decoding DNA Mean for Us? RC 56305
by Kevin Alexander Boon
read by Lou Harpenau
1 cassette
Explains genes, chromosomes, DNA, and the international project to map the
entire genetic code for a human being. Discusses social, legal, and ethical
issues concerning the impact of identifying and using this genetic information.
For grades 6-9 and older readers. 2002.
Spiders and Their Web
Sites RC 56406
by Margery Facklam
read by Gary Telles
1 cassette
Introduces twelve spiders with distinctive features and discusses the daddy
longlegs, which is neither a spider nor an insect. Presents interesting facts
about their appearance and behavior. For grades 3-6. 2001.
Beginning
Wrestling RC 56416
by Thomas Ryan and Julie Sampson
read by Michael Scherer
1 cassette
Introduction to competitive wrestling as practiced in elementary and secondary
schools and colleges. Discusses fitness goals and basic rules--scoring, illegal
holds, warnings, and penalties are all included. Also covers specific techniques,
such as starting positions, hand fighting, takedowns, and finishing holds. For
grades 5-8 and older readers. 2001.
Lions at Lunchtime: Magic
Tree House, Book 11 RC 53558
by Mary Pope Osborne
read by Gillian Green
1 cassette
On the way back from buying lunch, Annie and Jack come to the magic tree house,
which takes them to Africa. There, meeting wonderful wild animals and a very
hungry warrior, they even solve a riddle. For grades 2-4. 1998.
Dingoes at Dinnertime:
Magic Tree House, Book 20 RC 54430
by Mary Pope Osborne
read by Gillian Green
1 cassette
When the magic tree house lands Jack and Annie in Australia, they meet dingoes
(wild dogs), a koala, and a kangaroo and her joey (baby kangaroo), and
experience the dangers of a wildfire. For grades 2-4. 2000.
Amber Was Brave, Essie
Was Smart RC 54618
by Vera B. Williams
read by Gillian Green
1 cassette
Two sisters help each other deal with everyday problems while their mother is
working and their father is in jail. For grades 2-4. 2001.
A Carnival of
Animals RC 54625
by Sid Fleischman
read by Marilyn Gleason
1 cassette
Six tall tales about the fantastic adventures of some of the animals who live
around Barefoot Mountain. For grades 2-4. 2000.
Lemony Snicket: The
Unauthorized Autobiography RC 54783
by Lemony Snicket
read by Laura Giannarelli
1 cassette
The elusive author of the multivolume Series of Unfortunate Events that beset
the hapless Baudelaire children, starting with The Bad Beginning (RC 50907),
provides a glimpse into his mysterious and sometimes confusing life, using
fanciful letters, diary entries, news clippings, and other miscellaneous
documents. For grades 4-7. 2002.
When Mack Came
Back RC 54797
by Brad Strickland
read by Michael Kramer
1 cassette
Ten-year-old Maury of Georgia takes care of his brother Ben's dog and deals
with his father's anger over Ben's joining the army during World War II. For
grades 4-7. 2000.
Revolutionary War on
Wednesday: Magic Tree House, Book 22 RC 54851
by Mary Pope Osborne
read by Gillian Green
1 cassette
Using their magic tree house, Jack and Annie travel back to the time of the
American Revolution and help General George Washington during his famous
crossing of the Delaware River. For grades 2-4. 2000.
Strike
Two RC 55025
by Amy Goldman Koss
read by Marilyn Gleason
1 cassette
Gwen's hope of spending the summer playing softball and hanging out with her
cousin Jess is ruined when her father and her uncle take opposite positions in
a strike at a local newspaper where they both work. For grades 5-8. 2001.
At the Crossing-Places:
Arthur Trilogy, Book 2 RC 55036
by Kevin Crossley-Holland
read by Erik Sandvold
2 cassettes
In this sequel to The Seeing Stone (RC 55035), young Arthur moves to
the castle at Holt to begin a new life as Lord Stephen's squire. While
preparations are underway to join the crusade to Jerusalem, Arthur pursues the
mystery of his birth parents. For grades 5-8. 2002.
Skeleton
Man RC 55161
by Joseph Bruchac
read by Celeste Lawson
1 cassette
A strange "great-uncle" takes charge of Molly after her parents
disappear. She doesn't trust him and must rely on her dreams about an old
Mohawk story for her safety--and maybe even for her life. For grades 5-8. 2001.
Double
Dutch RC 55171
by Sharon M. Draper
read by Carolyn Hecker
1 cassette
Three eighth grade friends practice for a Double Dutch jump rope championship
while coping with personal problems. Delia hides the fact that she can't read,
Randy's father is missing, and Yo Yo is the victim of bullies. For grades 6-9.
2002.
Crispin: The Cross of
Lead RC 55295
by Avi
read by Bruce Huntey
1 cassette
In 1377 England, the manor steward falsely accuses a thirteen-year-old orphan
of murder. Before he runs away, the boy learns his name from the village
priest. On the road with Bear, a juggler, Crispin learns who his father is--and
the reason the steward wants him dead. For grades 6-9. Newbery Medal. 2002.
Kay Thompson's Eloise
Takes a Bawth RC 55535
by Kay Thompson
read by Laura Giannarelli
1 cassette
Eloise takes an especially long bath in her room at the Plaza Hotel, resulting
in leaks all the way down to the ballroom where preparations for the Venetian
Masked Ball are underway. Reconstructed from unpublished drafts by Kay Thompson
(d. 1998) from the 1960s. For grades 2-4 and older readers. 2002.
The Carnivorous Carnival:
A Series of Unfortunate Events, Book 9 RC 55536
by Lemony Snicket
read by Laura Giannarelli
1 cassette
The Baudelaire orphans stow away in the trunk of Count Olaf's car after he
frames them for murder and sets fire to The Hostile Hospital (RC 52913).
They resort to disguises as they hide at the Caligari Carnival where Count Olaf
consults a fortune-teller. For grades 4-7. 2002.
Over the
Edge RC 55713
by Gloria Skurzynski and Alane Ferguson
read by Catherine Byers
1 cassette
Wildlife veterinarian Olivia Landon and her husband, Steven, take their
eleven-year-old daughter, Ashley, thirteen-year-old son, Jack, and their
teenage foster child, Morgan, to the Grand Canyon, where Dr. Landon is
researching the recent deaths of endangered condors. But someone is trying to
kill her--and it might be Morgan. For grades 4-7. 2002.
Trouble at Fort La
Pointe RC 55774
by Kathleen Ernst
read by Carol Dines
1 cassette
In 1732 twelve-year-old Suzette, an Ojibwe French girl living along Lake
Superior, hopes her father will win the trapping contest so that he can quit
being a voyageur--pelt collector for the French fur-trading
companies--and stay home. When he is accused of stealing, Suzette investigates
to find the real thief. For grades 4-7. 2000.
Under Copp's
Hill RC 55775
by Katherine Ayres
read by Carol Dines
1 cassette
In 1908 eleven-year-old Innie joins the library club at the settlement house
that serves immigrant families of Boston's North End. When items and money
disappear, Innie's past as a troublemaker puts her under suspicion. For grades
4-7. 2000.
Shadows in the
Glasshouse RC 55777
by Megan McDonald
read by Carol Dines
1 cassette
Jamestown, Virginia; 1621. After a hazardous ocean crossing, Merry, a poor
twelve-year-old English orphan, is indentured to a glassblower. She uncovers
sabotage at the glass-making site and has to prove her own innocence. For
grades 4-7. 2000.
Enemy in the
Fort RC 55781
by Sarah Masters Buckey
read by Carol Dines
1 cassette
In 1754 twelve-year-old Rebecca lives at a fort in New Hampshire after her
parents are taken prisoner by the Abenaki natives. A boy who had also been a
hostage is returned after two years, but Rebecca suspects him of being a thief.
For grades 4-7. 2001.
Mystery at Chilkoot
Pass RC 55790
by Barbara Steiner
read by Carol Dines
1 cassette
At the start of the Klondike gold rush in 1897, twelve-year-old Hetty travels
to the Canadian mines with her family and their friends. But someone along the
trail is stealing things from her family, and Hetty becomes determined to find
the thief. For grades 4-7. 2002.
Escape from
Fear RC 55824
by Gloria Skurzynski and Alane Ferguson
read by Nick Sullivan
1 cassette
The Landons are in the Virgin Islands for a seminar on coral reefs when
eleven-year-old Ashley and thirteen-year-old Jack befriend Forrest Winthrop, a
diplomat's adopted son. The teen has run away to find his birth mother, who he
believes is in danger. For grades 4-7. 2002.
Trouble Don't
Last RC 55900
by Shelley Pearsall
read by Bill Quinn
2 cassettes
In 1859, an aging slave forces eleven-year-old Samuel to run away at night from
their harsh Kentucky master. They are hungry and frightened of being captured
as they journey on the Underground Railroad toward the hope of freedom in
Canada. For grades 5-8. 2002.
Stravaganza: City of
Masks RC 55902
by Mary Hoffman
read by Gabriella Cavallero
2 cassettes
Under treatment for cancer in London, Lucien receives a notebook that somehow
transports him to a sixteenth-century Venice-like city where he is healthy. He
is ensnared by the intrigues of new friends in this strange world but finds his
ability to travel back and forth may be in peril. For grades 6-9. 2002.
A Stone in My
Hand RC 55919
by Cathryn Clinton
read by Gabriella Cavallero
1 cassette
During the first intifada in 1988, Malaak Atieh and her Palestinian family face
the dangers of living under Israeli military occupation in Gaza. Malaak is
distraught when her father leaves for work one morning and doesn't return. And
she worries about her older brother's involvement with radicals. For grades
6-9. 2002.
The Master
Puppeteer RC 55935
by Katherine Paterson
read by Gabriella Cavallero
1 cassette (Reissue)
In eighteenth-century Japan, Jiro, a thirteen-year-old boy, runs away from home
to apprentice himself to Yoshida, a puppet master. There he becomes determined
to discover the connection between Yoshida and a Robin Hood-type bandit called
Saburo, the king of thieves. For grades 6-9. 1975.
The Kite
Rider RC 55941
by Geraldine McCaughrean
read by Catherine Byers
2 cassettes
In thirteenth-century China, kites transform twelve-year-old Haoyou's existence.
After watching helplessly as a kite is instrumental in his father's death,
Haoyou turns to kites to support his mother. He becomes an adventurous circus
kite rider, and even meets the great Mongol ruler Kublai Khan. For grades 6-9.
2001.
Water: Tales of Elemental
Spirits RC 55978
by Robin McKinley and Peter Dickinson
read by Michele Schaeffer
2 cassettes
Six stories about fabulous creatures associated with water. In "Mermaid
Song," by Peter Dickinson, orphan Pitiable Nasmith is beaten by her
miserable grandfather, Probity Hooke, until the day she rescues an injured
sea-child and thereby saves herself. For grades 6-9. 2002.
Goddess of
Yesterday RC 56015
by Caroline B. Cooney
read by Corrie James
2 cassettes
Taken from her home as a hostage at age six, Anaxandra uses her wits and other
identities to survive calamities as she grows up. Thus she is present when
Paris takes off with Helen for Troy and plays a small role herself in the
Trojan War. For grades 6-9. 2002.
A Family Treasury of Little
Golden Books: Forty-Six Best-Loved Stories RC
56060
selected by Ellen Lewis Buell
read by Laura Giannarelli
1 cassette
Collection of stories about animals and pets, firemen and policemen, and happy
families from forty-six Little Golden Books published between 1942 and 1957.
Polly and her brother Jimmy call on their mother when they have accidents or
break things in Fix It, Please! For grades K-3. 1998.
Simply
Alice RC 56067
by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor
read by Kerry Cundiff
1 cassette
Following Alice Alone (RC 53488), ninth grader Alice adjusts to a
breakup with her boyfriend by getting involved with the school paper and
theater group. Alice grows distant from her old friends, undergoes a hazing
ritual, and attracts a secret e-mail admirer. For grades 6-9. 2002.
What Would Joey
Do? RC 56069
by Jack Gantos
read by Jack Wallen
1 cassette
Hyperactive Joey tries to hold things together as his father shows up on a
motorcycle to taunt his mother, he is home-schooled with a hostile blind girl,
and his feisty grandmother copes with emphysema. Sequel to Joey Pigza Loses
Control (RC 51237). For grades 5-8. 2002.
The Mystery of Mr. Nice:
From the Tattered Casebook of Chet Gecko, Private
Eye RC 56076
by Bruce Hale
read by Jack Wallen
1 cassette
When the principal of his school begins acting nice to him, Chet Gecko realizes
that this man is an imposter, and so sets out to find the real Principal Zero.
For grades 3-6. 2000.
The Red Rose
Box RC 56079
by Brenda Woods
read by Erin Jones
1 cassette
In 1953, Leah's Aunt Olivia sends her a red rose traveling case for her tenth
birthday and train tickets from New Orleans to Los Angeles, where there are no
Jim Crow laws. A hurricane changes Leah's life and ideas about home and family.
For grades 4-7. Coretta Scott King Honor Book. 2002.
The Seer and the
Sword RC 56128
by Victoria Hanley
read by Gabriella Cavallero
2 cassettes
After conquering the peace-loving kingdom Bellandra, Torina's father, King
Kareed, returns with two gifts for her: a crystal sphere to see the future and
the captured Prince Landen to be her slave. Kareed also brings the enchanted
Sword of Bellandra, which he hides in a vault. For grades 6-9 and older
readers. 2000.
Firewing RC
56147
by Kenneth Oppel
read by Kristin Allison
2 cassettes
In this sequel to Sunwing (RC 51163), Shade returns to Tree Haven
after an earthquake devastates the forest. Shade searches for his young bat
son, Griffin, at a newly opened crevice to the legendary
"Underworld." Shade would rather die than not try to rescue his son.
For grades 3-6. 2003.
The
Steps RC 56162
by Rachel Cohn
read by Kristin Allison
1 cassette
Twelve-year-old Annabel of Manhattan is sent to visit her dad in Australia over
Christmas. She instantly dislikes her step- and half-siblings but gradually
begins to adjust to a new culture and a new family. For grades 5-8. 2003.
Get Ready for Second
Grade, Amber Brown RC 56164
by Paula Danziger
read by Kristin Allison
1 cassette
Amber is a little nervous about starting second grade, especially with a new
teacher. But Ms. Light turns out to be fun, and with her best friend Justin
beside her, Amber is ready for the year ahead. For grades K-3. 2002.
Timothy's Tales from
Hilltop School RC 56165
by Rosemary Wells
read by Erik Sandvold
1 cassette
Six short stories featuring teachers and students, inside and outside the
classroom, learning about taking turns, working together, and never giving up.
In "Fritz Tries Again," Fritz has some problems building a
superconducting super collider for a science fair but wins a special prize. For
grades K-3. 2002.
Rowan of
Rin RC 56291
by Emily Rodda
read by David Cutler
1 cassette
When a mountain stream dries up, the people of Rin and their beasts suffer. Despite
fears of a dragon, six strong villagers volunteer to climb the dangerous
mountain and fix the problem. But Rowan, a shy boy, is the only one who can
read the magic map. Precedes Rowan and the Travelers (RC 56292). For
grades 3-6. 1993.
Rowan and the
Travelers RC 56292
by Emily Rodda
read by David Cutler
1 cassette
The young and unlikely hero of Rowan of Rin (RC 56291) relies on his
wits to overcome a mysterious evil threatening Rin with a fatal sleeping
sickness. Helped by a tribe called the Travelers, Rowan must decipher a rhyming
riddle in order to save the land and its people. For grades 3-6. 1994.
Locomotion RC
56304
by Jacqueline Woodson
read by John Polk
1 cassette
In a collection of different types of poems eleven-year-old Lonnie writes about
his life. After his parents' deaths, he is separated from his sister and lives
in a foster home, where writing eases his pain. For grades 3-6. 2003.
The following cassette titles are
available in the languages designated.
El Remanente: Al Borde
del Armagedón (The Remnant: On the Brink of
Armageddon) RC 54954
por Tim LaHaye and Jerry B. Jenkins
leído por Juan Ramírez
3 cassettes
Raimundo Steele y la mayoría del Comando Tribulación se juntan en Petra.
Nicolás Carpatia, el anticristo, suelta dos bombas sobre la ciudad.
Milagrosamente hay sobrevivientes, pero ahora no cabe duda--el mundo se
precipita hacia el armagedón y la confrontación final. Sigue a Sacrilegio
(RC 52980). [Rayford Steele and most of the members of the Tribulation
Force are massed together in Petra, where Nicolae Carpathia, the Antichrist,
drops two bombs. Miraculously there are many survivors. Now all pretense is
gone as the planet hurtles toward Armageddon. Sequel to Sacrilegio (RC
52980).] 2002.
Las Uvas de la Ira (The
Grapes of Wrath) RC 54967
por John Steinbeck
leído por María Pino
4 cassettes
Clásica novela de la Gran Depresión norteamericana de 1939 que se trata de la
familia Joad, cuya granja sufre de los grandes vendavales de polvo. Echados de
su hogar, los Joad viajan rumbo a la Tierra Prometida--California--en busca de
trabajo. Sin embargo, en todas partes encuentran oposición a sus esfuerzos para
sobrevivir. Lenguaje injurioso. (Classic novel of the Joads of Oklahoma who are
driven from their dust-bowl farm during the Great Depression. They journey to
California, the promised land, to find work. Instead, they struggle to survive
as they face organized opposition. Strong language.) 1939.
Las Mamis: Escritores
Latinos Recuerdan a Sus Madres (Las Mamis: Famous Latino Authors Remember Their
Mothers) RC 54973
recopilado por Esmeralda Santiago and Joie Davidow
leído por María Pino
2 cassettes
Catorce escritores latinos presentan ensayos sobre sus madres. Las mujeres
retratadas representan la diversidad de la vida y cultura latinas, y cada una
ejercía memorables influencias sobre sus hijos. Incluye ensayos escritos por
Marjorie Agosín, Giocanda Belli, Junot Díaz, Jaime Manrique, Esmeraldo Santiago
y Piri Thomas. (Fourteen Latino writers present essays on their mothers. The
women all had a lasting influence on their children, and together they
represent a diverse cross section of Latino life and culture. Includes essays
by Marjorie Agosín, Gioconda Belli, Junot Díaz, Jaime Manrique, Esmeralda
Santiago, and Piri Thomas.) 2001.
Fronterizas: Una Novela
en Seis Cuentos (Itaglio: A Novel in Six
Stories) RC 54974
por Roberta Fernández
leído por María Pino
1 cassette
Cuando el álbum fotográfico de la familia se destruye, Nenita, una joven mujer
hispana, se embarca en un viaje metafórico en el que intenta descubrir la
historia de las seis mujeres antepasadas de la familia--madres, abuelas, tías y
primas mayores--que por sus vidas excepcionales ayudaban fomentar la propria
identidad cultural de Nenita. (When the family photo album is destroyed,
Nenita, a young Hispanic woman, undertakes a metaphoric journey to learn about
the six women in her family--mothers, grandmothers, aunts, and cousins--who
have led exceptional lives and contributed so much to Nenita's own identity.)
2001.
Atravesando Fronteras: La
Autobiografía de un Periodista en Busca de su Lugar en el Mundo (No Borders: A
Journalist's Search for Home) RC 54976
por Jorge Ramos
leído por Juan Ramírez
3 cassettes
El autor es ganador de premios Emmy por excelencia en periodismo, y durante
muchos años ha sido el presentador del noticiero Univisión, el mayor programa
de noticias en idioma español en Estados Unidos. Ramos pinta su vida y carrera
periodista desde el punto de vista de un inmigrante hispano que vive entre dos
mundos, esperando encontrar algún día un lugar que puede llamar su
"casa."(Autobiography of Emmy award-winning anchorman for Noticiero
Univisión, America's largest and highest-rated newscast in Spanish. Ramos depicts
his life and journalistic career from the viewpoint of a Hispanic immigrant
living between two worlds and in constant search of a place to truly call
home.) 2002.
Wáchale! Poetry and Prose
about Growing Up Latino in America RC 55955
recopilado por Ilan Stavans
leído por Christopher Walker
1 cassette
Un conjunto de lecturas acerca de la experiencia hispana en Estados Unidos.
Presentan memorias, poesía y cuentos "de diferentes grupos nacionales y de
diferentes generaciones" en inglés y español, así como en "Spanglish"
una mezlca de los dos idiomas. Para grados 6 a 9.(A mosaic of writings about
the Hispanic experience in the United States. Selected memoirs, poems, and
stories "from different national groups, different backgrounds,
and...different generations" are presented in English, Spanish, and
Spanglish--a hybrid way of communicating. For grades 6-9.) 2001.