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NLS: Talking Book Topics
March-April 2002
Contents
In Brief
Magazines in Braille
For the information of readers who may be interested in NLS-produced magazines in alternative media other than
audiocassette, a list of NLS-produced braille magazines is
reprinted here. Like the recorded magazines listed in each
issue of Talking Book Topics following the descriptive
listings of new books, the braille periodicals are available
at no charge to eligible readers. For free subscriptions,
contact your cooperating library.
Boys' Life (for children and teens, monthly)
Braille Book Review (bimonthly)
Braille Chess Magazine (British quarterly)
Braille Music Magazine (British monthly)
Conundrum (British monthly)
Cooking Light (10 issues)
ESPN: The Magazine (biweekly)
Harper's (literary; monthly)
Health Newsletters (includes Harvard Health Letter, Mayo
Clinic Health Letter, and University of California at
Berkeley Wellness Letter; monthly)
Kiplinger's Personal Finance Magazine (monthly)
Ladies' Home Journal (monthly)
Martha Stewart Living (home and entertaining; 10 issues)
Muse (for children; 10 issues)
The Musical Mainstream (quarterly)
National Geographic (monthly)
The New York Times Large Type Weekly (weekly)
News (NLS quarterly)
Parenting (monthly except January and July)
PC World (personal computing; monthly)
Playboy (monthly)
Poetry (11 issues)
Popular Communications (monthly)
Popular Mechanics (monthly)
Popular Music Lead Sheets (irregular)
Rolling Stone (popular culture; 24 issues)
Science News (weekly)
Seventeen (for teens, monthly)
Short Stories (British monthly)
Spider: The Magazine for Children (monthly)
Stone Soup (children's writings; 5 issues)
Update (NLS quarterly)
The Washington Post Book World (weekly)
The following sports schedules are also available:
American Baseball League Schedule
National Baseball League Schedule
National Basketball Association Schedule
National Football League Schedule
National Hockey League Schedule
Women's National Basketball Association Schedule
For a descriptive listing of periodicals in many alternative
formats (braille, audiocassette, computer diskette, audio
disc, Moon type, large print, electronic braille, and
electronic access) readers may wish to consult Magazines in
Special Media, a directory produced by the NLS Reference
Section. In addition to the magazines in braille and on
audiocassette produced by NLS as part of its free reading
program, the publication also lists magazines in alternative
media from sources other than NLS and its cooperating
libraries. Magazines in Special Media is available in large
print on request from the Reference Section and online at
the NLS web site
<www.loc.gov/pub/nls/reference/directories/magazines.txt>.
Newsstand
The following announcement may be of interest to readers.
The National Library Service for the Blind and Physically
Handicapped reserves the right to publish announcements
selectively, as space permits. Items mentioned, however,
are not part of the NLS program, and their listing does not
imply endorsement.
Talking Dictionary. Talking Dictionary for Windows is a
250,000-word speech-enabled dictionary/thesaurus designed
for visually impaired users. Features include pronunciation,
spelling, keyboard assistance, word definitions, synonyms,
and a complex phonetic spell-checking system. It can be used
with all screen readers, but doesn't require one as it has
its own built-in speech engine. The talking dictionary runs
on Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows 98SE, Windows Millennium
Edition, and Windows 2000. A sound card with speakers is
required. The complete downloaded dictionary, including
backup CD and one year of upgrades, costs $39.95 and is
available from RWF Talking Software. Further information
and a free demonstration download may be found at
<http://www.talkingsoftware.gothere.uk.com/
html/talking_dictionary.html>.
Books for Adults
Books listed in this issue of Talking Book Topics were recently sent
to cooperating libraries. The complete collection contains books by many authors
on fiction and nonfiction subjects, including biographies, classics, gothics,
mysteries, romances, and others. Contact your cooperating library to learn more
about the wide range of books available in the collection.
Cassette books are labeled with the code RC and play at 15/16 ips. To order
books, fill out the order form and send it to your cooperating library.
Note: For the information of the reader, a notice may appear
immediately following the book description to indicate occurrences of strong
language, explicit descriptions of sex, or violence. The word "some" before
any of these terms indicates an occasional or infrequent occurrence, as in "some
strong language."
Cassettes Nonfiction
On the Air: The Encyclopedia of Old-Time Radio RC 48459
by John Dunning
read by Ray Hagen
16 cassettes in 3 containers
An alphabetical presentation of more than 1,500 radio shows from the 1920s
to the 1960s. Each listing describes the type of program, provides a history
with starting and ending dates, and includes the persons involved. Includes
Amos 'n' Andy, Fibber McGee and Molly, One Man's Family,
The Lone Ranger, and Jack Armstrong, the All American Boy.
1998.
Radclyffe Hall: A Woman Called John RC 49759
by Sally Cline
read by MaryBeth Wise
4 cassettes
Using material from the diaries and memoirs of Hall's lovers, Cline shows Hall's
importance as a poet and novelist in lesbian cultural history. She discusses
Hall's youth and her family relationships, describes her romances with women
such as Una Troubridge, and shows how the three names Hall used formed her public
and private personae. 1997.
Evolutionism and Creationism RC
50252
by Ben Sonder
read by Don Emmick
1 cassette
Chronicles the teaching of evolution versus biblical creationism, tracing the
roots of the controversy to the nineteenth-century writings of Charles Darwin
and the 1920s Scopes trial. Presents religious objections to the scientific
theory of man's origins and summarizes the debate through the 1990s. For junior
and senior high readers. 1999.
Relax--You May Only Have a Few Minutes Left: Using the Power of Humor to Overcome
Stress in Your Life and Work RC
50306
by Loretta LaRoche
read by Miriam Wagner
1 cassette
Motivational speaker and stress management consultant featured on PBS outlines
how to achieve peace and harmony by bringing laughter into every situation.
Offers tips on eliminating stress and turning it into an opportunity for resiliency
and humor. 1998.
Mary Baker Eddy RC
50434
by Gillian Gill
read by Jacinda Bronaugh
7 cassettes in 2 containers
Historical biography of the nineteenth-century founder of Christian Science,
emphasizing the roots of the movement. Explores Eddy's work, the legal challenges
she faced, and her three marriages and other relationships. Using materials
from church archives, the author places Eddy in the context of Victorian life
and its stifling effect on women. 1998.
Nicholas and Alexandra RC
50621
by Robert K. Massie
read by Bill Wallace
5 cassettes (Reissue)
Evokes the final years of the Romanov dynasty in Imperial Russia. Discusses
the hemophilia of the Tsarevich Alexis as a pivotal factor in the personal and
political lives of his parents, the influence of the Siberian mystagogue Rasputin,
the subsequent revolution, and the courage of the Tsar's family. 1967.
Bear Flag Rising: The Conquest of California, 1846 RC
50629
by Dale L. Walker
read by Jake Williams
2 cassettes
History of California from its colonization by Spain to its annexation by the
United States. Relates how the concept of Manifest Destiny applied to the West
Coast and how three men--John Charles Frémont, Robert Field Stockton,
and Stephen Watts Kearny--led the takeover of the Bear Flag state. 1999.
India: A History RC
50705
by John Keay
read by Gordon Gould
5 cassettes
A five-thousand-year overview of the subcontinent from the Harappan people
in the Indus Valley around 3000 B.C. to the nineteenth-century takeover by the
British Raj. Presents a chronology of cultural and political developments that
shaped the twentieth-century nations of Pakistan, Bangladesh, and India. 2000.
As Nature Made Him: The Boy Who Was Raised as a Girl RC
50754
by John Colapinto
read by Bruce Nelson
2 cassettes
Describes the traumatic life of Canadian David Reimer, who was born an identical
twin in 1965. After a botched circumcision left him without a penis, he was
castrated, raised as a girl, given hormones, and falsely publicized as a great
success. Miserable at fourteen, David reverted to being male. Some strong language.
2000.
Groovin' High: The Life of Dizzy Gillespie RC
50792
by Alyn Shipton
read by Jake Williams
4 cassettes
Biography of gifted trumpeter, jazz great, and musical ambassador John Birks
Gillespie (1917-1993). Discusses his rise from poverty to become an outstanding
entertainer, bandleader, and master of bebop, Afro-Cuban jazz, and bossanova.
Includes details about his offstage life and the complexities of his character.
1999.
Freedom from Fear: The American People in Depression and War, 1929-1945 RC
50809
by David M. Kennedy
read by Bill Wallace
8 cassettes in 2 containers
Surveys a period of crises, fears, and insecurities in American history. Includes
the post-World War I years of poverty, the Great Depression and its subsequent
social unrest, Herbert Hoover's attempts at economic reform, Franklin Roosevelt's
New Deal, isolationism, and the United States' entry into World War II. Pulitzer
Prize. 1999.
Kinship: A Family's Journey in Africa and America RC
50833
by Philippe Wamba
read by Ralph Lowenstein
4 cassettes
A Harvard graduate and journalist, born to an American mother and a Congolese
father, examines his roots and explores the centuries of shared history, common
interests, and mutual goals of African Americans and Africans. He recalls challenges
his parents faced, explains misconceptions between the two cultures, and advocates
unity between them. 1999.
The Greatest Success in the World RC
50865
by Og Mandino
read by Janet Daley
1 cassette (Reissue)
Fictionalized biblical story of Zacchaeus, who--despite humble beginnings and
physical handicaps--became the epitome of the successful man. During the narrative,
Zacchaeus develops his philosophy for achieving life goals and lays down his
ten commandments to guide the individual along the way. 1981.
The Beatles Anthology RC
50874
read by Ray Hagen
5 cassettes
Chronicle of the innovative English rock group comprising Paul McCartney, George
Harrison, Ringo Starr, and John Lennon, from their childhoods in Liverpool until
their split in 1970. Based largely on a 1994 television documentary series,
the book features interviews with the four musicians and their close associates.
Some strong language. Bestseller 2000.
Teresa of Avila: The Progress of a Soul RC
50964
by Cathleen Medwick
read by Lisette Lecat
3 cassettes
Biography of Saint Teresa of Avila, the sixteenth-century Spanish mystic and
reformer of the Carmelite order. Offers a twentieth-century perspective on her
writings and reputation; chronicles the life of the dedicated nun whose canonization
in 1622 has sparked controversy ever since. 1999.
Greetings, Carbon-Based Bipeds! Collected Essays, 1934-1998 RC
51039
by Arthur C. Clarke
read by Roy Avers
4 cassettes
Over one hundred essays and reviews covering six decades by the author of 2001:
A Space Odyssey (RC 19164). Includes pieces about rockets, flying saucers,
visits to the Moon, and working with director Stanley Kubrick, along with predictions
and prophecies for the twenty-first century. An annotation precedes each article.
1999.
The House of Rothschild: Money's Prophets, 1798-1848 RC
51082
by Niall Ferguson
read by Anne Flosnik
7 cassettes in 2 containers
Traces the family's ascent from Frankfurt's inner-city poverty to unprecedented
economic success by the mid-nineteenth century. Recalls household strategies
for maintaining unity and spirituality; chronicles the Rothschilds' role in
designing the international bond market and in improving communications among
financial institutions. Prequel to The House of Rothschild: The World's
Banker, 1849-1999 (RC 51093). 1998.
Ancient Mysteries RC
51088
by Peter James and Nick Thorpe
read by Bob Moore
5 cassettes
A writer on ancient history and an archaeologist present thirty-six historical
enigmas, including the Star of Bethlehem, the lost continent of Atlantis, Robin
Hood, and the legend of Dracula. The authors analyze the mystery surrounding
these people, places, and events, and use scientific data to help explain them.
1999.
Mother Nature: A History of Mothers, Infants, and Natural Selection RC
51099
by Sarah Blaffer Hrdy
read by Mary Kane
6 cassettes
A mother, wife, and anthropology professor at the University of California,
Davis, draws from her own discipline, as well as history, literature, psychology,
and primatology, to examine the distinct biological and genetic elements that
constitute maternal instincts. Discusses such issues as infanticide, a mother's
attachment and associated guilt, and the father-figure role. 1999.
The Battle for God RC
51131
by Karen Armstrong
read by Robert Blumenfeld
4 cassettes
Armstrong, from A History of God (RC 38536), looks into how and why
religious fundamentalist groups have come into existence. She concentrates on
Protestants in the United States, Jews in Israel, and Muslims in Egypt and concludes
that fear of modernity has stimulated the growth of fundamentalism. 2000.
Angels along the Way: My Life with Help from Above RC
51138
by Della Reese
read by Saidah Arrika Ekulona
3 cassettes
Autobiography by the singer, television actress, and devout lifelong Christian.
Born Deloreese Patricia Early in a Detroit ghetto, she describes her childhood
and early career as a gospel singer and offers gratitude to the "angels" who
helped her throughout her life, both professionally and personally. Some strong
language. 1997.
Jew vs. Jew: The Struggle for the Soul of American Jewry RC
51145
by Samuel G. Freedman
read by Jake Williams
3 cassettes
Covering the years from 1960 to 2000, Freedman explores differences among American
Jews concerning their own identity and attitudes toward Israel. Compares and
contrasts answers to the question "Who is a Jew?" within Orthodox, Conservative,
and Reform communities. Discusses conflicts between modernism and traditionalism
on gender-related issues. 2000.
Nat King Cole RC
51157
by Daniel Mark Epstein
read by Jake Williams
4 cassettes
Biography of the popular singer and jazz pianist. Covers the background, upbringing,
and lifestyle of the inventive musician whose career started in Chicago in the
1930s. An entertainer and not a political activist, he nonetheless broke the
color line in Las Vegas in the 1950s. 1999.
Fire in the Sky: The Air War in the South Pacific RC
51168
by Eric M. Bergerud
read by Peter Johnson
7 cassettes in 2 containers
In this companion to Touched with Fire: The Land War in the South Pacific
(RC 43849), the author analyzes the air war between Japan and the Allies
during the pivotal years from 1942 to 1944. Discusses the unique characteristics
of aerial combat and the weaknesses inherent in the Japanese military complex.
2000.
MacArthur's War: Korea and the Undoing of an American Hero RC
51177
by Stanley Weintraub
read by Ralph Lowenstein
4 cassettes
Historian, veteran, and author--The Last Great Victory (RC 42696)
among others--relates the tactics and mistakes of General Douglas MacArthur's
command in the early months of the Korean War. Describes events that led up
to his dismissal for insubordination by President Harry Truman in April 1951.
2000.
Words and Rules: The Ingredients of Language RC
51199
by Steven Pinker
read by Dennis Rooney
3 cassettes
A cognitive scientist illuminates the nature of language by exploring the formation
of tenses. Pinker maintains verbs are processed in two distinct ways: either
by the strict application of rules or by less predictable associative means.
He discusses the acquisition and operation of these processes and which parts
of the brain govern them. 1999.
Piano Roles: Three Hundred Years of Life with the Piano RC
51200
by James Parakilas
read by Robert O'Keefe
3 cassettes
Essays by editor Parakilas and fourteen other scholars and musicians on aspects
of the social and cultural history of the piano, from its invention by Bartolomeo
Cristofori in the 1700s to its key role in the modern entertainment industry.
1999.
Nathan Bedford Forrest: A Biography RC
51225
by Jack Hurst
read by Randy Atcher
4 cassettes
Biography of a Confederate officer renowned for his skill as a cavalryman.
Describes Forrest's transitions from frontiersman and slave trader to military
leader and, later, to founder of the Ku Klux Klan. Continues into the years
when he ordered the dissolution of the organization. Some violence. 1993.
Edward Albee: A Singular Journey; a Biography RC
51226
by Mel Gussow
read by Fred Major
4 cassettes
A portrait of the award-winning twentieth-century American playwright. Examines
his personal life--as an adopted child, a homosexual, and an alcoholic--and
his professional career in the theater. Discusses his major works, including
Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? (RC 22921) and Three Tall Women
(RC 44679), and the actors in these productions. 1999.
Opposing Viewpoints in Social Issues RC
51234
edited by William Dudley
read by Jack Fox
3 cassettes
Presents debates on gun control, abortion, affirmative action, alcohol, the
death penalty, assisted suicide, genetic engineering, and smoking. Each section
includes six essays--three supporting and three opposing the topic. For senior
high readers. 2000.
Polk's Folly: An American Family History RC
51247
by William R. Polk
read by John Polk
4 cassettes
The author traces his family history in America beginning with the first colonist
in 1680. Follows his ancestors through the Revolution, the Polk presidency,
both sides of the Civil War, and into the twentieth century. Includes anecdotes
of soldiers, Indian hostages, land speculators, cattle barons, socialites, and
a murdered journalist. 2000.
Primo Levi: Tragedy of an Optimist RC
51303
by Myriam Anissimov
read by Peter Gil
4 cassettes
Biography of the Italian chemist and writer Primo Levi (1919-1987). Recalls
his sense of duty as a survivor of a Nazi extermination camp to bear witness
to the horror of the Holocaust. Describes his Jewish childhood under fascism,
his lifelong devotion to family, and his eventual suicide. 1998.
A Cursing Brain? The Histories of Tourette Syndrome RC
51317
by Howard I. Kushner
read by Gregory Gorton
3 cassettes
Traces the categorization and treatment of the medical syndrome since it was
first described by Gilles de la Tourette in 1885. Discusses the involuntary
motor movements and vocal tics exhibited by patients, and explains why the condition
is now classified as an organic disorder. Strong language. 1999.
The End of the Peace Process: Oslo and After RC
51319
by Edward W. Said
read by Rick Foucheux
3 cassettes
Fifty essays examining the effects of the peace process on the Middle East
by a leading spokesman for the Palestinians, previously published in journals
and newspapers between 1995 and 1999. In "On Visiting Wadie," Said describes
a visit to his American son, who was working in the West Bank. 2000.
The Shameful Life of Salvador Dalí RC
51320
by Ian Gibson
read by Mark Ashby
6 cassettes
Biography of the twentieth-century surrealist Spanish painter. Gibson describes
Dalí's escapades in Europe, New York, and Hollywood. Explores his confused
sexual relationships with poet García Lorca and others, and the role
of the painter's superstitious wife, Gala. Examines Dalí's major accomplishments,
all achieved before age forty; summarizes events preceding his death in 1989.
1997.
We Wish to Inform You That Tomorrow We Will Be Killed with Our Families: Stories
from Rwanda RC
51323
by Philip Gourevitch
read by Anne Hancock
3 cassettes
An American journalist's attempt to fathom the 1994 ethnic slaughter in Rwanda.
Explains how the Hutu majority's pursuit of a new order led to the massacre
of more than 800,000 people of the Tutsi minority, and explores the political
and psychological consequences of these atrocities. Some violence. National
Book Critics Circle Award. 1998.
America's Queen: The Life of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis RC
51344
by Sarah Bradford
read by Martha Harmon Pardee
5 cassettes
British author of Princess Grace (RC 21082) and Elizabeth (RC
51345) describes the life of the former first lady. Assesses her relationships
with the various men in her life, her role in the White House, her chronic obsession
with money, and her later days in New York. Bestseller 2000.
Where She Came From: A Daughter's Search for Her Mother's History RC
51363
by Helen Epstein
read by Suzanne Toren
3 cassettes
After the death of her mother, who had survived Nazi concentration camps, the
author traveled to central Europe to do research on her maternal family forebears
in Vienna and Prague. Describes the lives of Czech Jewish women in the nineteenth
century, the German invasion in 1939, and being displaced after liberation.
1997.
The Messenger: The Rise and Fall of Elijah Muhammad RC
51366
by Karl Evanzz
read by Robert O'Keefe
4 cassettes
Recalls Muhammad's Georgia childhood, when he was traumatized by racism; his
move to Detroit, where he was anointed "messenger of God"; his rise to power
as the Nation of Islam's co-founder; and his downfall--allegedly from corruption
and womanizing. Attributes the sect's growth to lynchings, segregation, and
poverty; explores its impact among African Americans. 1999.
I'll Be Right Back: Memories of TV's Greatest Talk Show RC
51370
by Mike Douglas
read by L.J. Ganser
2 cassettes
The host of the former long-running Mike Douglas Show considers himself
"the world's luckiest fan." He provides highlights from over two decades of
chatting with celebrities, including Ray Charles, Princess Grace, John Wayne,
Fred Astaire, and John Lennon. His only bitter note is how Westinghouse replaced
him in 1981. 2000.
The Social History of the Third Reich: 1933-1945 RC
51372
by Pierre Ayçoberry
read by Ken Kliban
3 cassettes
Examines the actions of German individuals, groups, businesses, and other organizations
under Nazism; explores the varied responses to Hitler's regime. Strasbourg professor
argues that from 1933 to 1945 Germans were either victims or accomplices of
the Third Reich and its corruption, oppression, and atrocities. 1999.
The Real James Herriot: A Memoir of My Father RC
51378
by Jim Wight
read by George Holmes
3 cassettes
Biography of Yorkshire veterinarian and author James Alfred Wight, better known
as James Herriot, by his son and colleague. Recounts Herriot's childhood and
the career upon which his popular stories were based. Wight portrays his father
as a modest family man who was determined not to let celebrity interfere with
his life. 1999.
Chronicles RC
51386
by Jean Froissart
read by Frank Coffee
3 cassettes
Fifteenth-century writer chronicles military developments in the first seven
decades of the Hundred Years' War between France and England. Describes social
trends and political background, as well as the pageantry and outcomes of major
battles. Modern translation by Geoffrey Brereton. 1968.
Great Dames: What I Learned from Older Women RC
51390
by Marie Brenner
read by Catherine Byers
2 cassettes
Highlights ten women of the twentieth century who were determined to "move
up in the world" despite many obstacles. Includes Kitty Carlisle Hart, Constance
Baker Motley, Marietta Tree, Diana Trilling, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, Kay
Thompson, Clare Boothe Luce, Luise Rainer, Pamela Harriman, and the author's
mother. Some strong language. 2000.
The Predictors RC
51411
by Thomas A. Bass
read by John Richardson
3 cassettes
Asserts that the Prediction Company, established by two physicists, used chaos
theory to analyze trends in foreign exchange and interest rates and to invest
in stock and commodity markets. Explores the basic hypothesis that order can
be found in disorder; examines its implications for predicting the future based
on patterns in the past. 1999.
Duel: Alexander Hamilton, Aaron Burr, and the Future of America RC
51416
by Thomas Fleming
read by Butch Hoover
3 cassettes
Chronicles the political and personal rivalry between Burr, Thomas Jefferson's
vice president (and political enemy), and Hamilton, the Federalist lawyer from
New York, culminating in their duel on July 11, 1804. Uses first-person accounts
to trace the course of the feud and to document the personal qualities of the
two men. 1999.
King of Hearts: The True Story of the Maverick Who Pioneered Open Heart Surgery
RC
51422
by G. Wayne Miller
read by Randy Davidson
2 cassettes
Discusses the life and work of Dr. C. Walton Lillehei, who helped develop open-heart
surgery while working for the University Hospital in Minneapolis. For his initial
attempts during the 1950s, Lillehei devised a cross-circulation technique--hooking
the patient up to another human's circulatory system. Describes many of his
early cases. 2000.
Passionate Minds: Women Rewriting the World RC
51424
by Claudia Roth Pierpont
read by Mitzi Friedlander
3 cassettes
portraits of literary women combine biography, history, and criticism. Essays
on Olive Schreiner, Gertrude Stein, Anaïs Nin, and Mae West focus on the
theme of sexual freedom; essays on Margaret Mitchell, Zora Neale Hurston, and
Eudora Welty focus on race; and essays on Marina Tsvetaeva, Ayn Rand, Doris
Lessing, Hannah Arendt, and Mary McCarthy focus on politics. 2000.
The Scientific American Book of the Cosmos RC
51426
edited by David H. Levy
read by Butch Hoover
4 cassettes
Leading scientists discuss the size, origin, and age of the universe in articles
commissioned by Scientific American. Includes, among others, Albert
Einstein on gravitation, David Levy and Eugene and Carolyn Shoemaker on the
comet named for them, and Stephen Jay Gould on evolution. 2000.
The Battle of New Orleans RC
51431
by Robert V. Remini
read by Mitzi Friedlander
2 cassettes
Chronicles America's first great military victory, at the close of the War
of 1812. On January 8, 1815, Andrew Jackson and his army of frontiersmen, freedmen,
Indians, pirates, and townspeople defeated Wellington's army, unifying the country.
Remini is the author of a three-volume biography of Jackson (RC 12557, RC 22359,
RC 22360). 1999.
The Goose Is Loose RC
51443
by Richard "Goose" Gossage
read by Jack Fox
2 cassettes
Humorous autobiography of a professional relief pitcher who played with the
1978 world-champion Yankees as well as the San Diego Padres and several other
teams over the course of twenty-two seasons. Shares anecdotes about his life
in the major leagues, including antics with other players. Some strong language.
2000.
The Mysteries Within: A Surgeon Reflects on Medical Myths RC
51444
by Sherwin B. Nuland
read by Barry Bernson
2 cassettes
Explores the roles of superstition, religion, and medicine through western
history in advancing the understanding of human internal organs, specifically
the stomach, liver, spleen, heart, and uterus. Includes case studies from the
author's own experiences as a surgeon. 2000.
After the Thunder: Fourteen Men Who Shaped Post-Civil War America RC
51450
by Wilmer L. Jones
read by Kerry Cundiff
3 cassettes
Biographies of seven men from each side of the Civil War, highlighting their
lives after the conflict. Also provides information on the fall of Richmond,
the surrender at Appomattox, and Reconstruction. Includes, among others, Robert
E. Lee, Jefferson Davis, Nathan Bedford Forrest, George Custer, George McClellan,
Ulysses Grant, and Andrew Johnson. 2000.
Father Courage: What Happens When Men Put Family First RC
51451
by Suzanne Braun Levine
read by Kerry Cundiff
2 cassettes
A journalist relies on interviews with a cross section of fathers in the United
States to explore the rewards and challenges facing men as parents in the twenty-first
century--the combined pursuit of success on the job, intimacy with close relatives,
and time for friends. Views the workplace as more family-friendly for women.
2000.
Orangutans: Wizards of the Rain Forest RC
51452
by Anne E. Russon
read by Janis Gray
2 cassettes
Scientific observations gathered over a ten-year period in Borneo provide insights
into orangutan behavior and intelligence. The author examines the great ape's
solitary lifestyle, eating habits, tool use, maternal instincts, and mimicry
of humans. Discusses the diminishing natural habitat of orangutans living in
the wild. 2000.
The White Death: Tragedy and Heroism in an Avalanche Zone RC
51455
by McKay Jenkins
read by Brian Conn
2 cassettes
Relates how five young mountaineers died in an avalanche while attempting a
winter ascent on Mount Cleveland in Glacier National Park in 1969. Their story
is interspersed with facts about the history and causes of avalanches. 2000.
The Presidency of George Bush RC
51457
by John Robert Greene
read by John Richardson
2 cassettes
An account of the president from 1988 to 1992, presenting both his strengths
and weaknesses. Considers the administration's inheritance of Ronald Reagan's
"voodoo economics," domestic agenda, and foreign policy. Discusses the success
of the Persian Gulf War and Bush's lost bid for reelection. 2000.
The Debt: What America Owes to Blacks RC
51465
by Randall Robinson
read by Bob Moore
2 cassettes
The founder and president of TransAfrica argues for reparations for African
Americans and Africans because of slavery and racial injustice in the United
States. Illustrates the impact of discrimination and reveals slavery's legacy
in the social and economic conditions of minorities. Suggests educational reforms
and development in black communities. Bestseller 2000.
A History of Britain: At the Edge of the World? 3000 BC-AD 1603 RC
51466
by Simon Schama
read by George Holmes
3 cassettes
A history of the island nation from prehistoric times to the death of Queen
Elizabeth I, highlighting technological and social change. Describes the early
tribes, the Roman occupation, the Norman conquest, the Wars of the Roses, and
the Reformation. Accompanies the History Channel television series. Bestseller
2000.
Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation RC
51469
by Joseph J. Ellis
read by Annie Wauters
3 cassettes
Author of American Sphinx (RC 44729) explains the importance of a
few prominent leaders in the development of democracy after the American Revolution.
Describes significant contributions to the new nation made by John Adams, Aaron
Burr, Benjamin Franklin, Alexander Hamilton, Thomas Jefferson, James Madison,
and George Washington. Bestseller 2000.
Political Will and Personal Belief: The Decline and Fall of Soviet Communism
RC
51479
by Paul Hollander
read by Steven Carpenter
3 cassettes
To examine the human factor in the failure of communism, the sociologist-author
analyzed autobiographical writings and conducted fifty interviews in Russia,
Slovenia, Romania, Czechoslovakia, and Hungary with former party functionaries
and intellectuals, as well as dissidents. He focuses on twenty-two important
political figures across different generations. 1999.
In Siberia RC
51481
by Colin Thubron
read by Michael Scherer
2 cassettes
As a British traveler crosses the vast territory of Siberia on a shoestring
budget, he portrays the natural beauty of the land and characteristics of the
people he encounters. Describes cultural variations from the village of Pokrovskoe,
where Rasputin was born, to Yakutsk, a town of ice and twilight. 1999.
The Doctor and the Detective: A Biography of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle RC
51482
by Martin Booth
read by Corrie James
3 cassettes
Biography of the Scottish author best known for his fictional detective, Sherlock
Holmes. Discusses various aspects of this Victorian gentleman's life and interests.
Knighted for patriotism, Arthur Conan Doyle (1859-1930) was a medical doctor,
war correspondent, cricket player, political activist, family man, and a devout
spiritualist. 1997.
Life Stories: Profiles from the New Yorker RC
51487
edited by David Remnick
read by Kimberly Schraf
6 cassettes
The editor has selected twenty-five biographical pieces representative of the
form's development over the seventy-five-year history of the magazine. The first
is Joseph Mitchell's "Mr. Hunter's Grave" from 1956, Remnick's personal favorite.
Others include portraits of Mikhail Baryshnikov, Floyd Patterson, Marlon Brando,
Richard Pryor, and Roseanne Barr. Some strong language. 2000.
A Clearing in the Distance: Frederick Law Olmsted and America in the Nineteenth
Century RC
51498
by Witold Rybczynski
read by Gary Telles
4 cassettes
Landscape architect Olmsted (1822-1903) was responsible for such creations
as New York's Central Park and the grounds of the U.S. Capitol, the National
Zoological Park in Washington, D.C., and Asheville's Biltmore estate. Rybczynski
discusses Olmsted's various roles as world traveler, cofounder of the Nation,
gold-mine manager in California, abolitionist, and landscaper. 1999.
To the Marianas: War in the Central Pacific, 1944 RC
51499
by Edwin P. Hoyt
read by Michael Consoli
2 cassettes
Examines the first successful U.S. amphibious operations in World War II, as
American forces moved through the Pacific arena toward Japan, capturing the
Mariana and Marshall Islands. Portrays the commanding officers and describes
the battle perspectives of both the Americans and the Japanese. 1980.
Much Ado about Nothing RC
51553
by William Shakespeare
read by Fred Major
3 cassettes (Reissue)
First performed in 1598, this comedy in five acts concerns two pairs of lovers.
Before Hero and Claudio can find happiness together, they must sort out the
complications of Don John's false accusations. Meanwhile, Beatrice and Benedick
match wits and fall in love. Includes notes and explanatory essays. 1995.
Knitting for Fun and Profit RC
51554
by Shirley MacNulty
read by Patricia McDermott
2 cassettes
Half the book covers the basics of knitting--selecting yarn and tools and reviewing
stitches, techniques, and tips--and the instructions for four projects. The
second part discusses how to sell finished products and includes a mini-course
in crafts-business basics. Contains personal anecdotes about knitters who profit
from their hobby. 1999.
Ice Bound: A Doctor's Incredible Battle for Survival at the South Pole RC
51560
by Jerri Nielsen
read by Jill Fox
3 cassettes
Former emergency room doctor records her ordeal with breast cancer during an
eleven-month stay in Antarctica. Describes the dilemma she faced as the only
medical officer for the forty-one members of the research team. Recalls the
camaraderie that developed amid the extreme conditions of the 1999 polar winter.
Bestseller 2001.
Fast Food Nation: The Dark Side of the All-American Meal RC
51561
by Eric Schlosser
read by Randy Atcher
3 cassettes
An exposé of the fast-food industry, revealing its dubious production
techniques, marketing strategies, and exploitation of workers. Deplores the
industry's indifference to health problems it has fostered (obesity, food-borne
disease) and criticizes its role in the spread of global corporate culture.
Suggests solutions to the "McDonaldization of America." Bestseller 2001.
Life Strategies for Teens RC
51563
by Jay McGraw
read by Gary Tipton
1 cassette
The author, a college student and son of the author of bestselling Life
Strategies (RC 47962), advises teens on how to achieve personal goals and
avoid behavior that blocks pathways to success. Presents ten "life laws" and
tips for implementing them. For senior high and older readers. Bestseller 2000.
An Hour before Daylight: Memories of a Rural Boyhood RC
51566
by Jimmy Carter
read by Ted Stoddard
2 cassettes
The thirty-ninth president of the United States reminisces about growing up
in rural Georgia during the depression. Traces his family genealogy; examines
social mores of the segregated South. Describes his experience of daily life
in a small, close-knit farming community until his appointment to the U.S. Naval
Academy. Bestseller 2001.
The Boxer Rebellion: The Dramatic Story of China's War on Foreigners That Shook
the World in the Summer of 1900 RC
51569
by Diana Preston
read by Peter Johnson
3 cassettes
Reconstruction of the 1900 uprising in which a Chinese cult, supported by the
Empress Dowager, killed many thousands of Christian converts and laid siege
to the foreign legations in Peking and Tientsin. The insurrection and its aftermath
permanently altered the dynamics of China's foreign relations. Some explicit
descriptions of sex and some violence. 1999.
Here First: Autobiographical Essays by Native American Writers RC
51572
edited by Arnold Krupat and Brian Swann
read by Catherine Byers
3 cassettes
In this follow-up to I Tell You Now (RC 28155), twenty-six authors
reflect on their ethnicity and how it relates to their writing. Presented in
alphabetical order--from Sherman Alexie to Ofelia Zepeda--each writer explores
personal experiences, self-identity, and artistic development. Some strong language.
2000.
Failure Is Not an Option: Mission Control from Mercury to Apollo 13 and Beyond
RC
51600
by Gene Kranz
read by Steven Carpenter
3 cassettes
Memoir of a flight director for NASA's mission control, providing an insider's
perspective on the space program from the 1960s Mercury days to the final Apollo
mission. Kranz recalls the highlights of his career and explains his role in
bringing the three Apollo 13 astronauts back safely to Earth. 2000.
Amish Society RC
51601
by John A. Hostetler
read by Mark Ashby
3 cassettes
In this revised and updated classic ethnography, the author recalls the history
of the Amish in America since their arrival from Germany in the eighteenth century.
Surveys social customs, mores, and relationships to the outside world; assesses
trends in population, land use, and attitudes toward government. 1993.
Truth at Any Cost: Ken Starr and the Unmaking of Bill Clinton RC
51607
by Susan Schmidt and Michael Weisskopf
read by Ted Stoddard
2 cassettes
Account of independent counsel Ken Starr's impeachment prosecution of U.S.
president Bill Clinton in the late 1990s. Explores the hostile relations between
Starr and the Justice Department and the role of prosecution witness Linda Tripp.
Some strong language. 2000.
All Roads Lead to October: Boss Steinbrenner's Twenty-Five-Year Reign over
the New York Yankees RC
51608
by Maury Allen
read by Robert Sams
3 cassettes
Sportswriter reminisces about the New York Yankee baseball organization under
the ownership of Cleveland industrialist George Steinbrenner. Includes anecdotes
of notable players such as Reggie Jackson, Donnie Mattingly, and Darryl Strawberry
as well as managers Joe Torre and Billy Martin (who was fired five times). Some
strong language. 2000.
Something New under the Sun: An Environmental History of the Twentieth-Century
World RC
51610
by J.R. McNeill
read by Michael Scherer
4 cassettes
Highlights the ecological course of the twentieth century, asserting that our
fossil-fuel-based civilization disrupts the stability of the earth. Considers
how human population growth has affected the planet's atmosphere, hydrosphere,
and biosphere and how politics and economics influence the state of the natural
world. 2000.
Dreambirds: The Strange History of the Ostrich in Fashion, Food, and Fortune
RC
51611
by Rob Nixon
read by Rick Foucheux
2 cassettes
The ostrich is the constant in these memories of growing up in South Africa
and later of commercial farming in Arizona. Besides recounting the role of the
ostrich in his personal life, Nixon traces how society's whims influenced the
raising of these unusual birds. 1999.
Rescuing Jeffrey RC
51612
by Richard Galli
read by Rick Foucheux
1 cassette
Chronicles eleven days in 1998 that began on the fourth of July, when the author's
seventeen-year-old son, Jeffrey, suffered a broken neck after diving into a
backyard pool. Describes reviving Jeffrey, learning he is a quadriplegic, and
struggling with the question of ending his life support. 2000.
High-Flying Adventures in the Stock Market RC
51618
by Molly Baker
read by Margaret Strom
3 cassettes
Illustrates how decisions are made in allocating mutual funds; cites examples
from a year spent observing the day-to-day activities of one investment manager
in a successful firm. Describes buying and selling initial public offerings,
technology stocks, and shares of rapidly expanding organizations. 2000.
How to Read and Why RC
51628
by Harold Bloom
read by Steven Carpenter
2 cassettes
Literary critic Bloom presents "samplings" and interpretations of his favorite
literary works to affirm the value of engaged reading. Among the authors discussed
are short-story masters Turgenev, Hemingway, Borges, and Calvino; poets Whitman,
Dickinson, Wordsworth, and Keats; novelists Cervantes, Stendhal, Austen, Proust,
Melville, and Pynchon; and playwrights Shakespeare, Ibsen, and Wilde. 2000.
Leaving the Bench: Supreme Court Justices at the End RC
51629
by David N. Atkinson
read by Bob Moore
2 cassettes
Using biographies, judicial papers, and interviews, a law professor provides
a historical treatment of U.S. Supreme Court justices' deaths, resignations,
and retirements. Explains that judges, who have lifetime tenure, sometimes hold
their posts longer than physically or mentally capable. Argues pros and cons
of mandating retirement age for jurists. 1999.
Hidden Treasures: Searching for Masterpieces of American Furniture RC
51655
by Leigh Keno and Leslie Keno
read by Steven Carpenter
2 cassettes
In alternating voices, Leigh, a New York antiques dealer, and Leslie, a director
at Sotheby's in New York, relate stories about their passion for American antique
furniture. The twin brothers, perhaps best known for their appearances on television's
Antiques Roadshow, discuss the thrill of the hunt, from flea markets
to auction houses. Bestseller 2000.
Until Today! Daily Devotions for Spiritual Growth and Peace of Mind RC
51659
by Iyanla Vanzant
read by Margaret Strom
3 cassettes
Daily words, thoughts, and actions for those seeking spiritual development
and a more fulfilling sense of self. Asserts that meditation and service to
God will create positive changes in life's circumstances. Presents three elements
of commitment: openness, willingness, and readiness. Encourages readers to practice
acts of love, forgiveness, and faith. Bestseller 2000.
The Legacy of Luna: The Story of a Tree, a Woman, and the Struggle to Save
the Redwoods RC
51664
by Julia Butterfly Hill
read by Jacinda Bronaugh
2 cassettes
The author writes of the more than two years she spent living high in a thousand-year-old
California redwood tree called Luna. Her "treesit" was to protest Luna's slated
destruction in an environmentally destructive clear-cutting. In December 1999
Hill, age twenty-five, descended after an agreement was reached to preserve
Luna and surrounding trees. 2000.
Owls Aren't Wise and Bats Aren't Blind: A Naturalist Debunks Our Favorite Fallacies
about Wildlife RC
51666
by Warner Shedd
read by Gary Telles
3 cassettes
Distinguishes myths and misconceptions from authentic animal traits and behaviors
for thirty familiar North American species. Presents facts and anecdotes about
the beaver, muskrat, flying squirrel, porcupine, opossum, armadillo, crow and
raven, raccoon, coyote, wolf, black bear, bison, and others, collected during
the author's career as a naturalist. 2000.
Why We Hurt: The Natural History of Pain RC
51670
by Frank T. Vertosick
read by Christopher Walker
2 cassettes
A neurosurgeon uses case studies to describe various pain syndromes, their
physiology, and current and historical treatment options. Case studies include
patients suffering with pain from arthritis, cancer, childbirth, migraines,
disc rupture, leprosy, trigeminal neuralgia, and phantom limb and carpal tunnel
syndromes. Explores pain as a necessary defense mechanism. 2000.
The Only Living Witness: The True Story of Serial Sex Killer Ted Bundy RC
51671
by Stephen G. Michaud and Hugh Aynesworth
read by Steven Carpenter
3 cassettes
Using interviews of convicted psychopathic serial killer Ted Bundy--executed
in 1989 for the heinous murders of more than twenty women--investigative reporters
demystify his aberrant and ritual criminal behavior. Revised edition features
an introduction by former FBI profiler Roy Hazelwood. Violence and strong language.
1999.
The Double Helix: A Personal Account of the Discovery of the Structure of DNA;
Text, Commentary, Reviews, Original Papers RC
51672
by James D. Watson
read by Mark Ashby
2 cassettes
The 1962 Nobel Prize winner for medicine and physiology relates how he, cowinner
Francis Crick, and their collaborators hit upon the "double helix" model of
the DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) molecule, the fundamental genetic material.
Critical edition includes overview of the scientific and historical setting,
perspectives of collaborators, reviews, and original papers. 1980.
Hungry for the World: A Memoir RC
51676
by Kim Barnes
read by Kimberly Schraf
2 cassettes
A poet from Idaho frankly recounts her sexual experimentation and her rebellion
against her Pentecostal parents. Briefly covers her early childhood, her leaving
home at the end of high school, and her disillusionment with early lovers. Some
descriptions of sex, some violence, and some strong language. 2000.
Hollywood the Hard Way: A Cowboy's Journey RC
51699
by Patti Dickinson
read by Chuck Benson
2 cassettes
In 1945, Oklahoma rancher Rolla Goodnight bet his friend Jimmy Wakely, a singing
cowboy star, that Rolla's grandson could ride 1,500 miles in less than fifty
days to Hollywood, California. The author recounts twenty-year-old Jerry Van
Meter's grueling trek on horseback across mountains and deserts to his destination.
1999.
Capital Moves: RCA's Seventy-Year Quest for Cheap Labor RC
51700
by Jefferson Cowie
read by Ralph Lowenstein
3 cassettes
Asserts that America's continued loss of high-paying industrial jobs to lower-wage
areas is a long-occurring phenomenon. Describes how RCA shifted its electronics
operation several times over a seventy-year period. Pursuing management control,
cheap labor, and maximized profit, the company made three moves, starting at
Camden, New Jersey, and ending in Juarez, Mexico. 1999.
Constantine's Sword: The Church and the Jews; a History RC
51712
by James Carroll
read by Robert O'Keefe
6 cassettes
Former Catholic priest offers an investigative review of the Catholic Church's
hostility to Judaism. Carroll places anti-Semitism at the core of Christianity
and observes the dire consequences of anti-Jewish sentiment at the service of
political interests, from Constantine to Hitler. Carroll also relates his personal
crisis of faith, provoked by the Church's doctrines. Bestseller 2001.
The Devil and Sonny Liston RC
51714
by Nick Tosches
read by Jake Williams
2 cassettes
Traces the life and mysterious death of boxer Sonny Liston, the former world
heavyweight champion who defeated Floyd Patterson but was later beaten by Cassius
Clay (Muhammad Ali). Investigates Liston's family in Arkansas, his introduction
to the sport in prison, and his career ties to the mob. Strong language and
some violence. 2000.
Romantic Breakup: It's Not the End of the World RC
51772
by Jennifer Rozines Roy
read by Gary Tipton
1 cassette
Discusses the social and psychological aspects of dating and breaking up, as
well as the elements of a healthy romantic relationship. Offers advice on surviving
emotionally and obtaining help from others. For junior and senior high readers.
2000.
Abandon Ship! The Saga of the U.S.S. Indianapolis, the Navy's Greatest
Sea Disaster RC
51773
by Richard F. Newcomb
read by Butch Hoover
2 cassettes
Originally published in 1958. Newcomb describes the ordeal faced by survivors
of the U.S.S. Indianapolis, which was sunk by a Japanese torpedo in
1945. He also recounts the court-martial of the ship's captain, Charles McVay.
In an afterword, journalist Peter Maas describes later research that cleared
McVay of all charges. Bestseller 2001.
Blackbird: A Childhood Lost and Found RC
51774
by Jennifer Lauck
read by Jill Fox
3 cassettes
Lauck recalls her childhood determination to survive despite the tragedies
she endured. While very young, she cared for her chronically ill mother. Then
she faced being uprooted from her extended family, her mother's death, shocking
news about her ancestral heritage, and an emotionally abusive stepmother. Strong
language. Bestseller 2000.
Eyewitness to Power: The Essence of Leadership; Nixon to Clinton RC
51775
by David Gergen
read by Gary Tipton
3 cassettes
An advisor to U.S. presidents Richard Nixon, Gerald Ford, Ronald Reagan, and
Bill Clinton assesses their leadership styles and their triumphs and failures.
Outlines seven qualities he deems essential for a successful commander-in-chief.
Bestseller 2000.
Adaptive Technology for the Internet: Making Electronic Resources Accessible
to All RC
51780
by Barbara T. Mates
read by Kerry Cundiff
2 cassettes
Advice for librarians and others on ways to improve disabled persons' access
to electronic resources, including computers and the Internet. Provides information
about screen readers, braille displays, voice-recognition systems, and hearing-assistance
devices. Lists web sites, vendors, manufacturers, consultants, and libraries
with special programs. 2000.
Joy in Mudville: A Little League Memoir RC
51781
by Greg Mitchell
read by Randy Davidson
2 cassettes
The author chronicles the highs and lows of coaching his preteen's baseball
team during two diverse seasons in Nyack, New York. Explores the father/son
relationship and the phenomenon of "Little League Rage," in which competitive
parents physically and verbally assault players and officials. 2000.
Compassionate Conservatism: What It Is, What It Does, and How It Can Transform
America RC
51789
by Marvin Olasky
read by Randy Atcher
2 cassettes
The author summarizes the principles of compassionate conservatism as he observes
how faith-based organizations work among the poor. Also describes the tools
needed by these antipoverty programs to succeed and gives suggestions for implementing
them. Foreword by President George W. Bush. 2000.
Now This: Radio, Television...and the Real World RC
51790
by Judy Muller
read by Sharon Murray
1 cassette
A veteran radio and television correspondent describes her career as a journalist
and single mother, juggling schedules to raise two daughters. Recalls starting
out as one of the few women in the business and discusses some of the stories
she covered, including the O.J. Simpson trial and the Columbine High School
shootings. 2000.
It's Never Too Late to Love a Computer: A Friendly First Guide RC
51791
by Abby Stokes
read by Madelyn Buzzard
2 cassettes
Advises novice computer users on the basics. Covers the parts of a computer
(software and hardware), purchasing tips, choosing between the Apple Macintosh
and IBM-compatible personal computers (PCs), and experimenting with using e-mail
and word processing. Provides a glossary, and lists recommended web sites and
other resources. 2000.
Dario Fo: Revolutionary Theatre RC
51793
by Tom Behan
read by Fred Major
2 cassettes
Biography of the Italian actor and playwright who won the Nobel Prize for Literature
in 1997. Three chapters follow a generally chronological order to form a political
biography. Other chapters focus on three of Fo's most famous plays. 2000.
Amazon.com: Get Big Fast RC
51814
by Robert Spector
read by John Richardson
2 cassettes
Overview of Amazon.com's development and unique business practices, drawn from
interviews with investors and early employees. Explores the career and organizational
objectives of the founder and chief executive, Jeff Bezos. Explains how the
online bookseller became a model for Internet commerce and expanded into other
product lines. 2000.
The Best American Essays, 2000 RC
51818
edited by Alan Lightman
read by Fred Major
2 cassettes
Twenty-one pieces of nonfiction exploring an issue or theme important to each
writer. In "The Singer Solution to World Poverty," ethicist Peter Singer appeals
to the altruistic spirit, while in "Heroin/e," Cheryl Strayed intermingles thoughts
about a death eased by morphine and a life altered by heroin addiction. 2000.
Windows ME Clear and Simple RC
51843
by P.K. McBride
read by Jill Fox
1 cassette
Gives a new computer owner easy instructions on using Microsoft Windows Millennium
Edition, including information on video and multimedia use. Also teaches how
to organize disks, customize the system, network, and cope with crashes. 2001.
Chyna: If They Only Knew RC
51876
by Joanie Laurer
read by Nanette Savard
1 cassette
Autobiography of woman wrestler Joanie Laurer, known in the ring as Chyna.
Relates her upbringing and education and describes the various jobs she held
until she decided to become a pro wrestler. Details her training before she
was hired by Vince McMahon of the World Wrestling Federation. Strong language.
Bestseller 2000.
A Charge to Keep: My Journey to the White House RC
51903
by George W. Bush
read by Bill Wallace
2 cassettes
Autobiography of George W. Bush written during his campaign for president.
Recalls his childhood in Texas, education, military service, business career,
and political life. Describes his philosophy of "compassionate conservatism"
and his hopes for the future. Bestseller 1999.
Roads: Driving America's Great Highways RC
51953
by Larry McMurtry
read by Bob Askey
2 cassettes
Motivated solely by the urge to be on the move, the author of Lonesome
Dove (RC 22959) describes his solitary drives down the interstates. Along
the way he reminisces about his life, acquaintances, books, likes and dislikes,
and the many images of the roads he travels. 2000.
American Dreamer: The Life and Times of Henry A. Wallace RC
52088
by John C. Culver and John Hyde
read by Robert Sams
6 cassettes
Biography of 1948 Progressive Party presidential candidate Henry A. Wallace
(1888-1965) of Iowa, who was a noted agriculturalist, economist, author, and
businessman. Before his unsuccessful third-party bid for the presidency, Wallace
served as secretary of agriculture, secretary of commerce, and one of President
Franklin D. Roosevelt's vice presidents. 2000.
The Worst-Case Scenario Survival Handbook: Travel RC
52103
by Joshua Piven and David Borgenicht
read by Christopher Walker
1 cassette
Guide to safety skills for dealing with anything from minor mishaps to dangerous
situations. Explains how to control a runaway camel; escape from a car trunk;
navigate a minefield; and survive a scorpion sting, a fall onto subway tracks,
and a volcanic eruption. Includes strategies for planning ahead. Bestseller
2001.
Cassettes Fiction
Where the Sea Used to Be RC 49254
by Rick Bass
read by Michael Kramer
4 cassettes
Recounts the struggle between Old Dudley, a veteran oil driller, his daughter
Mel, a naturalist, and two geologists whom Dudley has hired to drill for oil
in Montana's Swan Valley. Both men are Dudley's protégés, and
each will become Mel's lover. Some strong language and some violence. 1998.
To Glory We Steer: Richard Bolitho Novels, Volume 5 RC 49768
by Alexander Kent
read by Jim Zeiger
3 cassettes (Reissue)
Richard Bolitho takes command of the frigate Phalarope, whose crew
is discredited by a near mutiny and suspected cowardice, and sails to the West
Indies during the final years of the American Revolution. The crew is welded
into an effective cadre during a battle with French forces. Sequel to Sloop
of War (RC 49767). 1968.
Passage to Mutiny: Richard Bolitho Novels, Volume 7 RC 49924
by Alexander Kent
read by Jim Zeiger
2 cassettes (Reissue)
In 1789 Captain Richard Bolitho is aboard the frigate Tempest in the
South Pacific, where he is to protect English shipping lanes from seagoing enemies.
At the same time he must contain a growing mutiny aboard his own ship. Sequel
to Command a King's Ship (RC 49769). 1976.
Form Line of Battle! Richard Bolitho Novels, Volume 9 RC 49925
by Alexander Kent
read by Jim Zeiger
3 cassettes (Reissue)
1793. Richard Bolitho, who now commands the ship Hyperion, proceeds
from Gibraltar to join Lord Hood's British naval operation against Revolutionary
France at Toulon. But the mission goes awry and Hyperion becomes trapped
by enemy forces. Sequel to With All Dispatch (RC 37864). 1969.
Enemy in Sight! Richard Bolitho Novels, Volume 10 RC 49926
by Alexander Kent
read by Jim Zeiger
3 cassettes (Reissue)
1794. England is at war with Revolutionary France when Richard Bolitho sets
sail aboard the Hyperion with his untrained and undermanned crew for
blockade duty off the enemy coast. His egotistical superior, Commodore Pelham-Martin,
jeopardizes the operations of the entire fleet. Sequel to Form Line of Battle!
(RC 49925). 1970.
The Flag Captain: Richard Bolitho Novels, Volume 11 RC 49927
by Alexander Kent
read by Jim Zeiger
3 cassettes (Reissue)
Richard Bolitho is now serving as flag captain to a hard, stubborn admiral
during the English offensive in the Mediterranean against buccaneers and Napoleon-directed
French domination. Sequel to Enemy in Sight! (RC 49926). 1971.
Who Are You? RC
50248
by Joan Lowery Nixon
read by Marilyn Gleason
1 cassette
When wealthy Douglas Merson is shot and seriously injured, detectives discover
he's been keeping a file for years on high school student Kristi Evans. Intrigued
that Merson, like herself, is an artist, Kristi is determined to find out why
this stranger is watching her. For junior and senior high readers. 1999.
Harm Done RC
50401
by Ruth Rendell
read by Graeme Malcolm
3 cassettes
Inspector Reginald Wexford investigates the disappearance of two teenage girls,
the abduction of a three-year-old, and the release of a pedophile into a tough
neighborhood. Wexford's daughter Sylvia, a social worker, soon educates him
about the world of abused women and their children. Strong language and some
violence. 1999.
Pride and Prejudice RC
50549
by Jane Austen
read by Jennifer Mendenhall
3 cassettes (Reissue)
A classic novel of social customs in late eighteenth-century England. Depicts
the personality clash between Elizabeth Bennet, one of five daughters of a country
gentleman, and prosperous, aristocratic landowner Fitzwilliam Darcy, which eventually
develops into courtship. 1813.
Heavy Water and Other Stories RC
50660
by Martin Amis
read by Fred Major
2 cassettes
In these nine stories Amis often views life with an inverted or unusual vision.
In "Career Move," poems, rather than prose, have become the subject matter of
films. And in "Straight Fiction," homosexuality, rather than heterosexuality,
has become the norm. Some descriptions of sex and some strong language. 1999.
The Falcon at the Portal: An Amelia Peabody Mystery RC
50749
by Elizabeth Peters
read by Barbara Rappaport
3 cassettes
Amelia Peabody and her extended family, including her niece Lia and Lia's new
husband, David, are headed to Egypt for the 1911 archaeological season. But
their expedition is overshadowed by the accusation that David has been selling
forged antiquities. Amelia's son, Ramses, strives to clear David as numerous
bodies turn up. 1999.
The Literary West: An Anthology of Western American Literature RC
50784
edited by Thomas J. Lyon
read by Erik Sandvold
4 cassettes
More than forty selections, most written by twentieth-century authors such
as Robinson Jeffers, John Steinbeck, Jack Schaefer, N. Scott Momaday, Edward
Abbey, Wallace Stegner, Gary Snyder, Louis L'Amour, Rick Bass, William Kittredge,
Denise Chávez, Amy Tan, and Sam Shepard. Includes chronology of events
and suggested reading. Strong language and some violence. 1999.
Ingenious Pain RC
50803
by Andrew Miller
read by David Hartley-Margolin
2 cassettes
An eighteenth-century English surgeon is renowned for his medical prowess,
but his inability to feel pain or empathy brands him as a man without a soul.
He undergoes an excruciating transformation before coming to experience human
emotions. Impac Dublin Literary Award. 1997.
Losing Nelson RC
50819
by Barry Unsworth
read by David Hartley-Margolin
2 cassettes
London, 1997. Young Charles Cleasby loves playing chess, but his father redirects
him on a path that leads the boy to become obsessed with Lord Nelson. Believing
his life parallels Nelson's, Charles reenacts his battles, starts to write his
biography, and gradually comes to regard his hero as a flawed human being. 1999.
World of Pies RC
50867
by Karen Stolz
read by Peg Gilleland
1 cassette
Vignettes of growing up in small-town Texas, with regional recipes included.
In 1962 Roxanne, a baseball-playing tomboy, learns how to bake for the pie contest
and encounters racial prejudice for the first time. In high school she is embarrassed
by her mother's pregnancy. And tragedy strikes the family. 2000.
Merrick RC
50880
by Anne Rice
read by David Hartley-Margolin
3 cassettes
One of the most dangerous yet trusted vampires, David Talbot, recounts his
involvement with Merrick, an octoroon descendent of the Mayfair Witches, and
tells what happens when he asks her to call up the ghost of a monster child.
Some violence and some strong language. Bestseller 2000.
Krondor: The Assassins; the Riftwar Legacy, Book 2 RC
50913
by Raymond E. Feist
read by Gary Tipton
2 cassettes
In this sequel to Krondor: The Betrayal (RC 50912), Prince Arutha
asks Squire James to investigate the many assassinations plaguing Midkemia's
capital city of Krondor. James uncovers a nightmare of corruption and deceit
that threatens to destroy Krondor if he cannot prevent one last murder. 1999.
Starfire RC
50924
by Charles Sheffield
read by Richard Hauenstein
3 cassettes
Sky City space colony, 2053. As an international team constructs a protective
shield for Earth against an impending particle storm, a series of mysterious
murders disrupts the project. Dr. Oliver Guest--the convicted serial killer
from Aftermath (RC 50923)--is blackmailed into tracking the killer.
But personal ambition also threatens the enterprise. 1999.
West Side Story RC
50927
by Irving Shulman
read by Celeste Lawson
1 cassette
A novelization of the Broadway musical. Sweet and innocent Maria, whose brother
Bernardo is leader of the Puerto Rican gang the Sharks, falls in love with Tony,
former head of the rival Jets. Inevitably, tragedy occurs. Some violence and
some strong language. For senior high and older readers. 1961.
The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier and Clay RC
50950
by Michael Chabon
read by Jim Zeiger
5 cassettes
1939. An eighteen-year-old artist and magician flees Czechoslovakia for his
cousin's New York home. With their love of legend and fantasy, the boys launch
a superhero comic book series. The golden age of comic art is at hand, but so
are the horrors of global war. Some descriptions of sex and some strong language.
Bestseller 2000.
The Black Raven: The Dragon Mage, Book 2 RC
50968
by Katharine Kerr
read by Kristin Allison
3 cassettes
In this sequel to The Red Wyvern (RC 48144) centuries have passed
since the Civil Wars. Now the evil sorceress Raena is plotting to destroy Rhodry
Maelwaedd, her enemy through many lifetimes. As Rhodry struggles to save his
land and loved ones, he is aided by his guardian dragon, Arzosah. 1999.
Into the Darkness: The Darkness Novels, Volume 1 RC
51005
by Harry Turtledove
read by John Polk
5 cassettes
When Alardo, Duke of Bari, dies leaving no sons, his nation is absorbed by
the kingdom of Algarve, which lost the territory in the Six Years' War. But
this move violates a treaty, and because of numerous alliances among surrounding
countries, conflict erupts. Prequel to Darkness Descending (RC 51006).
Some violence. 1999.
The One-Armed Queen RC
51042
by Jane Yolen
read by Madelyn Buzzard
2 cassettes
In this companion to White Jenna (RC 35256) the warrior queen's adoptive
daughter, the one-armed Scillia, is heir to the realm of the Dales. But Jemson,
Jenna's firstborn son, who was raised in the enemy kingdom, covets the throne
for himself, and bloodshed ensues. Some violence. 1998.
Mr. Spaceman RC
51058
by Robert Olen Butler
read by Bruce Nelson
2 cassettes
A friendly extraterrestrial, whose English is laced with TV slogans, has a
mission to complete on New Year's Eve 1999. Searching for the best way to present
a message to humankind, he consults with twelve people on a bus he beams up
to his spaceship. Some strong language. 2000.
He Shall Thunder in the Sky RC
51073
by Elizabeth Peters
read by Barbara Rappaport
4 cassettes
In the winter of 1914-15, the extended Peabody Emerson family returns to Egypt
for further archaeological excavation, even as World War I reaches the Middle
East. Amid the turmoil, Sethos, the master criminal and Amelia's nemesis, reappears.
Bestseller 2000.
The Mallen Girl RC
51110
by Catherine Cookson
read by Anne Mullen
2 cassettes (Reissue)
Barbara, the hering-impaired ward of Miss Anna Brigmore, may not have the Mallen
streak in her hair, but she is still willful and hot-tempered. When jealousy
causes Barbara to push her rival, Sarah, into a pit full of sharp, rusted machinery,
the consequences alter both girls' lives. 1973.
Red Gold RC
51127
by Alan Furst
read by Chuck Benson
2 cassettes
France, 1941. Inept spy Jean Casson returns to a desolate Paris after an unsuccessful
love affair. But he is once again recruited to work for the Resistance and falls
in love with a Jewish woman. Sequel to The World at Night (RC 46730).
Some descriptions of sex, some violence, and some strong language. 1999.
The Deer's Cry: A Book of the Keltiad RC
51130
by Patricia Kennealy-Morrison
read by George Holmes
3 cassettes
The story of Brendan of Fanad, whose father was a lord of the Gael and his
mother a lady of the magic High Danaan race. Brendan weds Etain of the Sidhe,
a Danaan, and fulfills his destiny to lead her people on the Great Voyage to
the stars. 1998.
On Blue's Waters: Book of the Short Sun, Volume 1 RC
51139
by Gene Wolfe
read by John Horton
3 cassettes
In this sequel to the series the Book of the Long Sun, mill owner Horn agrees
that the inhabitants of the Planet Blue are sinking into savagery. He sets off
with others to find Patera Silk aboard the interstellar ship Whorl
and convince him to become their leader. Some violence. 1999.
Moll Flanders RC
51146
by Daniel Defoe
read by Barbara Caruso
3 cassettes (Reissue)
Moral tale set in seventeenth-century England and Virginia recounts the crimes
and misfortunes of a lusty and strong-willed woman. Among Moll's five marriages
was one, unwitting, to her own brother. After years as a thief and a prostitute,
she attains great wealth, and spends her old age comfortably repenting her youthful
excesses. 1722.
The Thorn Birds RC
51148
by Colleen McCullough
read by Martha Harmon Pardee
4 cassettes (Reissue)
Saga of the Australian Cleary family set in a vast sheep station. Central characters
are Meggie and the one man she truly loves--priest Ralph de Bricassart. Some
explicit descriptions of sex and some strong language. 1977.
Giant RC
51155
by Edna Ferber
read by Martha Harmon Pardee
3 cassettes (Reissue)
Following a whirlwind romance, bookish bluestocking Leslie Lynnton of Virginia
marries Texas cattle baron Bick Benedict and moves to his ranch. There she has
trouble adapting to the strange customs of the wealthy westerners, as well as
to the exploitation of their Mexican help. Bestseller 1952.
The Remorseful Day RC
51164
by Colin Dexter
read by Graeme Malcolm
2 cassettes
Although Chief Inspector Morse is suffering from complications of diabetes,
his supervisor assigns him to the year-old murder case of a promiscuous, middle-aged
nurse. His assistant Sergeant Lewis soon becomes suspicious of Morse's handling
of the case and begins to mistrust him. Subtitled "The Final Inspector Morse
Novel." 1999.
The Countess RC
51166
by Claire Delacroix
read by Gabriella Cavallero
2 cassettes
Twice widowed, her estate lost, and her daughter dreading an arranged marriage,
Eglantine flees to the wilds of Scotland in hopes of finding love matches for
her girls. But she must also deal with a clan chieftain who wants her land--and
her. Some explicit descriptions of sex and some violence. 2000.
Song of Eagles: Eagle Series, Book 6 RC
51173
by William W. Johnstone
read by Jack Fox
2 cassettes
Falcon MacCallister is in New Mexico territory visiting a family friend and
meets Billy Bonney, aka Billy the Kid. When a cattle dispute erupts, pitting
rancher against rancher, Falcon and Billy become involved in the Lincoln County
War. Sequel to Rage of Eagles (RC 51172). Violence and strong language.
1999.
When Memory Dies RC
51176
by A. Sivanandan
read by Yolande Bavan
4 cassettes
Narrative of oppression endured by three generations of Sri Lankan men, from
the 1920s to the 1980s, set against the backdrop of colonial rule followed by
ethnic fighting. Teacher Rajan tells of his civil-servant father and then of
his own life and that of his activist stepson. Some violence. 1997.
Quincas Borba RC
51180
by Joaquim Maria Machado de Assis
read by Robert Blumenfeld
2 cassettes
In this companion to The Posthumous Memoirs of Brás Cubas (RC 47272),
eccentric philosopher Quincas Borba dies, leaving his vast fortune and his dog--perhaps
his reincarnation--to an unsophisticated young man who cared for him. But danger
and madness lurk within the gift of sudden wealth. First published in Brazil
in 1891. 1998.
Chronicle of the Seven Sorrows RC
51181
by Patrick Chamoiseau
read by Frank Coffee
2 cassettes
Recounts the life and times of Pipi Soleil, down-and-out king of the wheelbarrow
market porters in Fort-de-France, Martinique. Tells of his supernatural conception,
his loves, his longings, his coworkers and friends, and the vibrant everyday
life of the central marketplace. Some descriptions of sex, some violence, and
some strong language. 1999.
The Accidental Bride: A Romantic Comedy RC
51193
by Janice Harayda
read by Celeste Lawson
2 cassettes
Lily left her New York journalism career when recruited by her Ohio hometown
paper and is engaged to marry wealthy attorney Mark. When Lily suddenly realizes
she'd rather be single in New York, she must wait for Mark to finish a trial
in California before breaking up with him. 1999.
Murder@maggody.com: An Arly Hanks/Maggody Mystery RC
51249
by Joan Hess
read by Madelyn Buzzard
2 cassettes
The natives fear the encroachment of pornography when a computer lab is established
at the Maggody, Arkansas, high school. Sure enough, police chief Arly Hanks
finds herself battling smut, and then an unwed teenage mother is murdered. Some
violence. 2000.
The Gospel according to the Son RC
51268
by Norman Mailer
read by Dick Jenkins
1 cassette
First-person account of the story of Jesus and the gospels from his own point
of view. Reveals his human side, including his doubts and his passions. Recounts
his life and times, his ministry, and his conflict with the devil. 1997.
Roses Are Red RC
51270
by James Patterson
read by Chuck Benson
2 cassettes
Picking up where Pop Goes the Weasel (RC 48868) left off, detective
Alex Cross tries to convince girlfriend Christine to marry him. Meanwhile he
becomes involved in a complex case with a perfectionist bank robber and terrorist
called "Mastermind." Some descriptions of sex and some strong language. Bestseller
2000.
Glory and the Lightning RC
51310
by Taylor Caldwell
read by Nanette Savard
5 cassettes (Reissue)
Even in her childhood, people close to Aspasia recognized her intelligence
and her chances for becoming a magnificent courtesan. Aspasia pursues her destiny
to Athens, where she encourages her lover, statesman and orator Pericles, to
establish a true democracy there. Some explicit descriptions of sex and some
violence. 1974.
A Conspiracy of Paper RC
51312
by David Liss
read by David Cutler
3 cassettes
London, 1719. Benjamin Weaver, a Jewish ex-boxer who makes his living as a
detective, investigates the death of a businessman. Weaver's father, who had
been a stockjobber, was also recently murdered. Eventually, Weaver uncovers
a violent cabal of financiers whose actions lead to a stock market crash. Some
violence. 2000.
The Dangerous Years RC
51321
by Max Hennessy
read by David Cutler
2 cassettes (Reissue)
This sequel to Lion at Sea (RC 51322) pursues the adventures of three
former classmates in their careers with the Royal Navy following World War I.
Marriage to his lifelong sweetheart still eludes Kelly Maguire, but exciting
assignments in Constantinople, Russia, and China lead to other amorous encounters.
Some strong language. 1978.
The Papers of Tony Veitch RC
51350
by William McIlvanney
read by Graeme Malcolm
2 cassettes
Scottish police detective Jack Laidlaw investigates the mysterious death of
a vagrant. An aristocrat's daughter and a mysterious young college student are
implicated in the crime; Laidlaw's search leads him through the Glasgow underworld,
where a mob war is brewing. Some violence and some strong language. 1983.
No More Dying Then RC
51356
by Ruth Rendell
read by Graeme Malcolm
1 cassette
Chief Inspector Wexford and his assistant, Mike Burden, are called in to investigate
the disappearance of a second child from the village. Burden, recently widowed,
complicates the case by falling in love with the missing youth's mother. Soon
after, the first child's body is discovered. Some violence. 1971.
ravenShadow RC
51358
by Win Blevins
read by Jim Zeiger
3 cassettes
After Joseph Blue Crow plunges into a destructive midlife crisis, he rediscovers
his Lakota roots through a vision quest. As his spirit journeys back one hundred
years to 1890 and the massacre of his people at Wounded Knee, he regains his
spiritual orientation. Strong language and some explicit descriptions of sex.
1999.
Ten and Me RC
51359
by Johnny D. Boggs
read by David Hartley-Margolin
1 cassette
New Mexico Territory, 1886. Jack Mackinnon spends his wedding day reflecting
on his adventurous past. Along with fellow South Carolinian Dr. Ten Keough,
Jack had joined the Texas Rangers. Their daring exploits were to become immortalized
in the dime novels of Miss Robin Hunter. Some violence. 1999.
Arms and the Women RC
51362
by Reginald Hill
read by George Holmes
3 cassettes
After Chief Inspector Peter Pascoe's wife, Ellie, is almost abducted, Detective
Superintendent Andy Dalziel suspects the attempt is linked with an active police
case. But Detective Constable Shirley Novello, who is guarding Ellie, traces
the cause to Ellie's membership in a radical feminist group. Some violence.
1999.
The Master of All Desires RC
51365
by Judith Merkle Riley
read by Barbara Caruso
3 cassettes
France, 1556. A tale of politics, intrigue, and prophecy. The Queen of France,
a dabbler in sorcery, wants to get rid of her husband's mistress. The head of
the Master of All Desires may help her, but it could also unleash disaster for
France. Some descriptions of sex. 1999.
Evanly Choirs RC
51371
by Rhys Bowen
read by Graeme Malcolm
2 cassettes
Constable Evan Evans and the village of Llanfair, Wales, welcome the summer
stay of world-renowned opera star Ifor Llewellyn--until his drinking and argumentative
behavior become evident. When Llewellyn is discovered murdered, Evans delves
into the singer's past while local ladies vie for the constable's attention.
Some violence. 1999.
The Shining RC
51373
by Stephen King
read by Chuck Benson
3 cassettes (Reissue)
Jack and Wendy Torrance come face-to-face with terror when they become caretakers
of a haunted old hotel in the snowy mountains of Colorado. Their five-year-old
son Danny, who appears to have psychic powers, is the first to sense the evil
in the building. Violence and strong language. Bestseller 1977.
A Century of Great Western Stories RC
51381
edited by John Jakes
read by Bob Askey
5 cassettes
Thirty western short stories from the twentieth century. Includes work by Louis
L'Amour, Jack London, Elmer Kelton, Luke Short, Max Brand, and Zane Grey. Introduction
by John Jakes. Some violence. 2000.
The Red Magician RC
51383
by Lisa Goldstein
read by Suzanne Toren
1 cassette
Tale of confrontation between tradition and change in an East European village
on the edge of World War II. Kicsi, a young girl, witnesses the duel of beliefs
and wills between the local rabbi and Vörös, the red-haired stranger
who warns of approaching evil. For senior high and older readers. American Book
Award. 1982.
Dead Reckoning RC
51385
by Clive Egleton
read by Graeme Malcolm
2 cassettes
London. A murdered woman is discovered to be impersonating SIS agent Peter
Ashton's wife, Harriet, an ex-operative. The intelligence agency then discovers
that their personnel files have been compromised. As Ashton investigates, he
uncovers a sinister Pakistan/Indian plot involving anthrax. Some violence and
some strong language. 1999.
Starless Night RC
51393
by R.A. Salvatore
read by Erik Sandvold
2 cassettes
Elf Drizzt Do'Urden has no desire to leave his companions at Mithril Hall,
where they mourn the death of a dear comrade. But Drizzt knows he must return
to the Underdark, for only there can he learn what perils threaten his friends.
Prequel to Siege of Darkness (RC 40730). 1993.
Tom Clancy's Power Plays: Bio-Strike RC
51394
by Jerome Preisler
read by Bob Askey
3 cassettes
2001. Roger Gordian, UpLink International, finds his life on the line and the
fate of the world in his hands. Gordian comes down with a lethal virus, which
Harlan DeVane, a criminal mastermind, has developed and is spreading around
the world. Some violence and some strong language. Bestseller 2000.
Evan and Elle RC
51395
by Rhys Bowen
read by Graeme Malcolm
1 cassette
An arsonist strikes in the northern Welsh village of Llanfair, attacking properties
owned by foreigners. Madame Yvette's newly opened French restaurant is the latest
target, but this time a man dies. Constable Evan Evans becomes saddled with
outside police interference in his investigation. Some violence. 2000.
Tom Clancy's Net Force: Breaking Point RC
51396
by Steve Perry
read by Chuck Benson
2 cassettes
June 2011. Net Force commander Alex Michaels's personal life is in turmoil.
Yet he must turn his attention to stopping someone from illegally accessing
information on an atmospheric weapon that can drive people mad. Sequel to Tom
Clancy's Net Force: Night Moves (RC 50399). Strong language and some violence.
Bestseller 2000.
A Storm of Swords: A Song of Ice and Fire, Book 3 RC
51406
by George R.R. Martin
read by Roy Avers
8 cassettes in 2 containers
King Joffrey of House Lannister now sits on the Iron Throne in the land of
Seven Kingdoms. But there are still others who vie for power in a tale of treachery,
greed, and ambition. Sequel to A Clash of Kings (RC 49913). Some descriptions
of sex, some violence, and some strong language. Bestseller 2000.
The Indian Sign RC
51421
by Les Roberts
read by John Polk
2 cassettes
As Cleveland private investigator Milan Jacovich is being hired by a toy manufacturer
to uncover an industrial spy, he notices an elderly Native American--who is
later murdered. Curiosity leads Jacovich to become involved in a pro bono case
of infant kidnapping--and additional murders. Strong language and some violence.
2000.
The Martian Race RC
51423
by Gregory Benford
read by Erin Jones
2 cassettes
A commercial firm sponsors humanity's first expedition to the Red Planet. On
January 11, 2018, astronaut Julia spots a filmy white mist issuing from a thermal
vent. Excitement over the possibility of Martian life is countered by a series
of accidents. And there is no NASA backup. Strong language. 1999.
No Defense RC
51425
by Kate Wilhelm
read by Madelyn Buzzard
3 cassettes
While defending Lara Jessup--now accused of murdering her much older husband--Oregon
attorney Barbara Holloway unearths clues about the disappearance of the victim's
son many years ago. Other new evidence in several unsolved murders implicates
a local judge who is being considered for a Supreme Court appointment. Some
strong language. 2000.
The Quiet Invasion RC
51427
by Sarah Zettel
read by Erin Jones
3 cassettes
At the crucial juncture when Dr. Helen Failia learns that funding is being
withdrawn for Venera, her permanent research colony for Venus, an alien artifact
is found on the planet's surface. The ensuing human contact with extraterrestrial
life forms yields repercussions that are far from benign. 2000.
The Light of Other Days RC
51432
by Arthur C. Clarke and Stephen Baxter
read by Roy Avers
2 cassettes
Industrialist Hiram Patterson develops the WormCam, a new technology capable
of vision-spectrum imaging that ends personal privacy. But the WormCam can do
more; harnessing the power of wormholes, it can see into the past. This is the
story of the creators of this machinery and what humans decide to do with it.
2000.
Lying with the Enemy RC
51434
by Tim Binding
read by Richard Hauenstein
3 cassettes
1943. Major Lentsch heads the German occupation force on the British Channel
island of Guernsey. Lentsch is in love with Isobel, the ex-girlfriend of Inspector
Ned Luscombe. When Isobel is murdered the men form an uneasy alliance to investigate
the crime. Some descriptions of sex, some violence, and some strong language.
1998.
Drumm's War RC
51439
by Bill Bragg and R.C. House
read by Jack Fox
2 cassettes
Fictionalized account of Captain "Toy" Drumm and his platoon's 1845 assignment
to report on Mexican strength in the newly annexed Texas. Drumm's attempt to
avoid confrontation fails and his troops are soon surrounded. Strong language
and some violence. 1992.
The Deep Field RC
51445
by James Bradley
read by Ann Hodapp
2 cassettes
Having searched in vain for her twin brother in Hong Kong, photographer Anna
Frasier returns to Sydney. She enters a love affair with Seth LaMarque, a blind
paleontologist, who comforts and guides her as she confronts her past. Some
descriptions of sex, some violence, and some strong language. 1999.
Between the Rivers RC
51446
by Harry Turtledove
read by Richard Hauenstein
3 cassettes
Although the gods and their priests still rule, men are beginning to forge
metal and to trade between their cities. When merchant's son Sharur and thief
Habbazu capture a cup that holds the gods' power, Sharur bargains for more commerce
and freedom. 1998.
Broken Wings RC
51447
by John Douglas and Mark Olshaker
read by Fred Major
2 cassettes
FBI profiler Jake Donovan, recently fired for political reasons, is recalled
to investigate the suicide of the director. Along with other ex-agents--including
sexy Katie McManus--Donovan assembles a special team that uncovers blackmail,
deceit, and treachery within the bureau. Violence, strong language, and some
descriptions of sex. 1999.
Farnham's Freehold RC
51448
by Robert A. Heinlein
read by Fred Major
2 cassettes
A futuristic story involving race issues. When Hugh Farnham's bomb shelter
is catapulted two thousand years into the future, he encounters a new world
order. Farnham and the white race, who are blamed for a disastrous war, are
expected to be slaves. Some strong language. 1964.
Porch Swings and Picket Fences: Love in a Small Town RC
51453
by Lisa Tawn Bergren and others
read by Janis Gray
2 cassettes
Four romantic tales in which loyalty and faith lead to love. In "Tarnished
Silver" a New Yorker falls for a rural preacher. In "Twice in a Blue Moon" a
widow and widower rekindle their relationship. "Texas Two-Step" reconciles a
divorcing young couple. And "The Boy Next Door" depicts neighborly romance.
1999.
Loves Me, Loves Me Not RC
51456
by Barbara Jean Hicks
read by Suzanne Weintraub
2 cassettes
Thirty-five-year-old Bonny is still anguished five years after her husband,
Timothy, left her. Shocked when her ex returns to their small town to win her
back, Bonny begins dating men from a personal ad placed by her nieces. Her faith
finally convinces her to listen to Timothy's story. 2000.
Soul Mountain RC
51463
by Xingjian Gao
read by David Hartley-Margolin
4 cassettes
A semi-autobiographical, philosophical novel by the Chinese Nobel laureate.
The protagonist, in reprieve from death, wanders through the Chinese landscape
in search of Lingshan (Soul Mountain), describing his spiritual and physical
quests. Some descriptions of sex and some strong language. Bestseller 2000.
A Darkness More than Night RC
51468
by Michael Connelly
read by Roy Avers
2 cassettes
Retired FBI agent Terry McCaleb, from Blood Work (RC 45883), is recovering
from a heart transplant, when the LAPD requests his assistance in a torture-murder
case. His main suspect becomes detective Harry Bosch, from Angels Flight
(RC 47526), who is in court testifying against a deranged movie director.
Violence and strong language. Bestseller 2001.
The First Counsel RC
51470
by Brad Meltzer
read by Gregory Gorton
3 cassettes
When young White House attorney Michael Garrick takes the president's daredevil
daughter Nora on a first date, they see Michael's married boss leave a gay bar
and make a money drop. Michael endures nightmarish consequences--including becoming
a murder suspect. Strong language and some violence. Bestseller 2001.
Stealing Shadows RC
51473
by Kay Hooper
read by Laura Giannarelli
2 cassettes
Psychic Cassie Neill fails to prevent a murder in Los Angeles and flees to
North Carolina. Once there, however, a stalker invades her mind. No one believes
her until a body is found. Then she becomes a suspect. Companion to Hiding
in the Shadows (RC 51472). Violence and strong language. Bestseller 2000.
Afterburn RC
51478
by Colin Harrison
read by Gregory Gorton
3 cassettes
Ruthless millionaire businessman and ex-Vietnam POW Charlie Ravich is fighting
to save his company, while he advertises for someone to have his baby. He meets
con artist Christina Welles--just out of jail and hiding from the mob. Soon
all the players converge. Explicit descriptions of sex, violence, and strong
language. 2000.
Black Widow's Wardrobe RC
51485
by Lucha Corpi
read by Barbara Pinolini
2 cassettes
Detective Gloria Damasco witnesses the attempted murder of the Black Widow,
a woman who had served time for killing her husband. Damasco's investigation
of the incident leads her to Mexico, where she learns of the widow's connection
with Doña Marina from the time of the conquistador Cortés. 1999.
Voyage to the North Star RC
51488
by Peter Nichols
read by Christopher Walker
2 cassettes
Schenck, a wealthy industrialist and aspiring big-game hunter, and Boden, a
seaman who has lost his boat, wife, job, and reputation, launch an Arctic hunting
expedition that no experienced seaman would undertake. Their depression-era
adventures include a perilous voyage and a clash of cultures. Some descriptions
of sex, some violence, and some strong language. 1999.
Smoke Eaters RC
51491
by Christine Andreae
read by Margaret Strom
3 cassettes
When the Forest Service assigns Mattie McCulloch to direct her first fire operation,
her son Jim is one of the troops. A member of her command secretly commits arson
to kill a female firefighter; then Mattie finds Jim's name on the fatality list.
Explicit descriptions of sex, violence, and strong language. 2000.
Murphy's Herd RC
51494
by Gary Paulsen
read by Rick Rohan
1 cassette
After giving up his career as a lawman, Al Murphy starts a new life as a rancher
with his lover, Midge. But when he returns from a trip to town to find Midge
murdered and his herd gone, grief-stricken Murphy once again becomes a manhunter.
Violence and strong language. 1989.
Storm Riders RC
51497
by Craig Lesley
read by Michael Russotto
3 cassettes
College instructor Clark Woods is a foster parent to Wade, a young native Alaskan
boy with fetal alcohol syndrome, who is a relative of Clark's ex-wife. As the
years pass and Wade exhibits increasingly troubling behavior, Clark realizes
his love is not enough. Strong language and some violence. 2000.
Wicked Widow RC
51555
by Amanda Quick
read by Corrie James
2 cassettes
Madeline Deveridge, known as the Wicked Widow, is thought by many to have killed
her husband and to also be mad. But Madeline and her aunt are being haunted,
so the widow calls upon the only person who can help--Artemis Hunt, a master
of Vanza. Some descriptions of sex. Bestseller 2000.
The Persia Café RC
51556
by Melany Neilson
read by Nanette Savard
2 cassettes
Fannie has grown up in segregated Mississippi, runs the Persia Café,
and is married to her high school sweetheart, Will Leary. In the summer of 1962,
her perceptions of her hometown and her husband are altered when she discovers
the body of a murdered African American youth, Earnest March. Some strong language.
2001.
The Bonesetter's Daughter RC
51557
by Amy Tan
read by Martha Harmon Pardee
2 cassettes
San Francisco writer Ruth Young discovers a memoir by her Chinese mother, LuLing,
while she is dealing with LuLing's failing memory. After deciphering the Chinese
calligraphy, Ruth gains insight into her family heritage, which improves her
relationship with her mother. Some strong language. Bestseller 2001.
A Day Late and a Dollar Short RC
51558
by Terry McMillan
read by Myra Luevetia Taylor
3 cassettes
Driven apart by infidelity and addiction, the Price family resolves to reunite
through love and forgiveness. When Viola survives a severe asthma attack, her
husband and four adult children rally around to support her recovery. But problems
arise as their basic philosophical differences emerge. Strong language. Bestseller
2001.
Edge of Danger RC
51559
by Jack Higgins
read by Chuck Benson
2 cassettes
Wealthy Arab-English earl Paul Rashid and his family declare revenge on U.S.
president Jake Cazalet after their mother is accidentally killed by a double
agent. But counterterrorist and ex-IRA gunman Sean Dillon stands in the way.
Companion to The White House Connection (RC 48434). Some violence.
Bestseller 2001.
The Death of Vishnu RC
51564
by Manil Suri
read by Yolande Bavan
2 cassettes
Lowly servant Vishnu lies dying on the landing that has been his space in a
Bombay apartment building, drifting through memories and thoughts of immortality.
Meanwhile the everyday dramas of the residents swirl around him: wives' squabbles,
religious misunderstandings, and an ill-conceived elopement. Bestseller 2001.
Speaking in Tongues RC
51565
by Jeffery Deaver
read by Fred Major
2 cassettes
A charismatic psychiatrist cleverly manipulates teenager Megan McCall and her
divorced parents, kidnapping Megan and hiding her in an abandoned mental hospital.
Her disappearance brings her parents together, but the doctor continues to wreak
vengeance on her father. Strong language and some violence. 2000.
A Small Death in Lisbon RC
51567
by Robert Wilson
read by Robert Blumenfeld
3 cassettes
Prize-winning British mystery traces the murder of a promiscuous teenager in
1990s Portugal to a Nazi officer's smuggling activities during World War II.
Inspector José Coelho is assigned the case that leads him to an unusual
conclusion. Violence, strong language, and some explicit descriptions of sex.
Golden Dagger/Best Crime Novel. 1999.
The Tale of Murasaki RC
51570
by Liza Dalby
read by Catherine Byers
3 cassettes
A fictional reminiscence by the eleventh-century Japanese female author of
The Tale of Genji (RC 14167), Murasaki Shikibu. She records her love
of beauty and poetry, her arranged marriage, service at court--its ceremonies
and traditions--and why she wrote her novel. Some descriptions of sex. 2000.
The Carousel RC
51599
by Richard Paul Evans
read by Terence Aselford
1 cassette
Ogden, Utah; 1989. In this sequel to The Locket (RC 47309), Michael
Keddington and Faye Murrow decide to elope before Faye leaves for medical school
in Maryland. But they are deluged with troubles--disapproving parents, work
demands, deaths, and more--that try their marriage. Bestseller 2000.
Blood Rain: An Aurelio Zen Mystery RC
51604
by Michael Dibdin
read by Peter Gil
2 cassettes
Italian detective Aurelio Zen is sent to Sicily to spy on the anti-Mafia operations
of the state police for which his adopted daughter Carla is installing a computer
system. Zen is totally demoralized after two sudden deaths in his family. Some
violence and some strong language. 1999.
Strange Travelers RC
51605
by Gene Wolfe
read by Gary Telles
3 cassettes
Fifteen stories of science fiction, fantasy, and horror first published between
1990 and 1997. In "Bed and Breakfast" a traveler warns an unexpected woman guest
to be careful of the demons who frequent the inn near Hell, not realizing that
she herself might be a fiend. 2000.
Anonymous Rex: A Detective Story RC
51606
by Eric Garcia
read by Robert Sams
3 cassettes
L.A. shamus Vincent Rubio is a loser--few clients, his car repossessed, and
basil addiction. He's also a dinosaur--literally--one of thousands who still
inhabit the earth disguised as humans. Investigating arson at a dino nightclub,
Vincent stumbles on an interspecies breeding conspiracy. Strong language and
some violence. 2000.
The Fantasies of Robert A. Heinlein RC
51609
by Robert A. Heinlein
read by Michael Scherer
3 cassettes
Eight fantasy stories from the 1940s and 1950s. Real-world characters are challenged
by inexplicable events in "Magic, Inc.," "And He Built a Crooked House," "They,"
"Waldo," "The Unpleasant Profession of Jonathan Hoag," "Our Fair City," "The
Man Who Traveled in Elephants," and "All You Zombies." 1999.
Henry Plummer RC
51616
by Frank Bird Linderman
read by Robert Sams
2 cassettes
Henry Plummer arrives in the Montana territories and is eventually elected
sheriff. But the Masons organize a vigilante group to investigate the murders
and robberies of miners in the region and soon suspect the lawman. Based on
a true story. Foreword by the author's granddaughter. Some violence and some
strong language. 1920.
A Chance Encounter RC
51617
by Mary Balogh
read by Vanessa Maroney
2 cassettes
Governess Elizabeth Rossiter is shocked to discover that a guest at a nearby
manor house is none other than her secret ex-husband Robert Denning, the current
marquess of Hetherington. The two had eloped six years before but separated
after two days. Now Elizabeth both loves and hates him. 1985.
On Secret Service RC
51622
by John Jakes
read by Annie Wauters
4 cassettes
During the Civil War, as Lon Price is gathering military intelligence for the
Pinkerton agency, he arrests Confederate sympathizer Margaret Miller. Meanwhile,
actress Hanna Siegel, disguised as a Union soldier, is captured by Confederate
major Fred Dasher. Some explicit descriptions of sex, some violence, and some
strong language. 2000.
Blood on the Saddle: A Western Story RC
51625
by Dan Cushman
read by Gregory Gorton
2 cassettes
Montana Territory, 1880s. Billy Buttons is accused of murdering a slick businessman
who wants his family's land. But instead of fleeing, Billy and his brother Clyde
ride into town to surrender. Billy hires T.F. Boe, the best criminal attorney
in the West. Some descriptions of sex, some violence, and some strong language.
1998.
The Judas Judge: A Kevin Kerney Novel RC
51627
by Michael McGarrity
read by Gregory Gorton
2 cassettes
New Mexico state cop Kevin Kerney returns to his boyhood neighborhood to investigate
a murderous rampage along a stretch of highway. The sixth victim is wealthy
judge Vernon Langsford, whose family had previously lost two other members.
Strong language, some descriptions of sex, and some violence. 2000.
Eye of the Storm: The Hudson Family Series RC
51648
by V.C. Andrews
read by Kristin Allison
2 cassettes
When Rain returns to America for Grandmother Hudson's funeral, she learns she
has inherited most of her grandparent's estate. Then Rain is badly injured in
an accident and her relatives attempt to take over the estate. Sequel to Lightning
Strikes (RC 50929). Some explicit descriptions of sex and some strong language.
Bestseller 2000.
The End of the Rainbow: The Hudson Family Series RC
51649
by V.C. Andrews
read by Kristin Allison
2 cassettes
This sequel to Eye of the Storm (RC 51648) focuses on Summer, sixteen-year-old
daughter of Rain and Austin. Summer thinks of Uncle Roy's stepson, Harley, as
a brother, but after she is date-raped--and she and Harley search for his real
father--their relationship changes. Some explicit descriptions of sex and some
strong language. Bestseller 2001.
Desert Kiss/Besos en el Desierto RC
51652
by Gloria Alvarez
read by María Pino
2 cassettes
por fin, el geólogo Patricia Martínez tiene la oportunidad de
irse en una expedición al Desierto Solitario en una parte remota de Texas.
Pero su guía va a ser Daniel Rivera el hombre a quien Patricia años
atras le robó el corazón y luego se lo rompió sin ninguna
explicación. Y ahora los dos van a estar solos en el desierto. Descripciones
de índole sexual y de lenguaje injurioso. Edición bilingüe
en inglés y español.(Archaeologist Patricia Martínez is
finally getting the chance to go on an expedition into Texas's Solitario Desert.
But her guide is Daniel Rivera, a man whose heart she broke years ago. Neither
is prepared for what they discover in the desert. Some descriptions of sex and
some strong language. Bilingual book in English and in Spanish.) 1999.
Summer Dreams/Sueños de Verano RC
51653
by Hebby Roman
read by María Pino
2 cassettes
Natalia y Rafael eran buenos amigos en su juventud debido a la abuela de Natalia.
Como adultos, tomaron distintos caminos y se despidieron. Ahora Natalia regresa
a visitar a su abuela en Nueva México, terminando un noviazgo de mucho
tiempo. Al llegar, Natalia se pregunta si Rafael todavía estaría
interesado en una maestra de escuela amante de los libros como ella. Algunas
descripciones de índole sexual. Edición bilingüe en inglés
y español.(As children Natalia and Rafael were close friends because
of her grandmother. As adults, they went separate ways. Now Natalia has broken
a longtime engagement and has returned to visit her grandmother in New Mexico,
wondering if Rafael will be interested in a bookish schoolteacher. Some explicit
descriptions of sex. Bilingual edition in English and in Spanish.) 1999.
The Situe Stories RC
51654
by Frances Khirallah Noble
read by Nanette Savard
1 cassette
Eleven short stories involving "situes," the Arabic word for grandmothers.
In "The American Way," a henpecked Syrian husband in an extended household solves
his gambling problem by becoming a bookie. His larger income pleases his family,
and the situe is happy and proud of his enterprise. Some strong language. Bestseller
2000.
Lying Awake RC
51657
by Mark Salzman
read by Kimberly Schraf
1 cassette
Sister John of the Cross is a longtime resident of a Carmelite monastery. For
years she has experienced spiritual visions, after which she composes poetry.
But lately she has also suffered severe headaches. She learns that surgery can
cure her, but she fears it will entail the loss of her visions. Bestseller 2000.
Lost and Found RC
51658
by Jayne Ann Krentz
read by Margaret Strom
2 cassettes
Art appraiser Cady Briggs assists Internet artifact-recovery specialist Mack
Easton with his appraisals. They finally meet and fall in love. When her great-aunt
Vesta dies suspiciously, the two investigate. Suspects include Cady's cousin
and her aunt's gallery cohorts and rivals. Some explicit descriptions of sex,
some violence, and some strong language. Bestseller 2001.
Suspicion of Malice RC
51661
by Barbara Parker
read by Colleen Delany
3 cassettes
Miami attorney Gail Connor, secretly pregnant, agrees to defend ballet student
Bobby Gonzalez against a charge of murder. But Bobby's girlfriend is the daughter
of Anthony Quintana, Gail's ex-fiancé. And Bobby's alibi involves smoking
pot with a judge. Strong language, some descriptions of sex, and some violence.
2000.
On Parole RC
51669
by Akira Yoshimura
read by Robert Sams
2 cassettes
Former teacher Shiro Kikutani is paroled after sixteen years for murdering
his wife and her lover's mother. With the help of his parole officers, Shiro
adjusts to a life of constant supervision. But when he remarries, his new spouse
becomes obsessed with obtaining him a pardon. Some violence. 1999.
Liar's Moon: A Long Story RC
51679
by Philip Kimball
read by Michael Russotto
2 cassettes
Settlers and cowboys present their perceptions of the Western frontier in the
post-Civil War years. An itinerant preacher depicts a gruesome version of God's
plan and man's follies. Others describe the region as gritty, vulgar, desperate,
and boring--but filled with vitality and hope. Some descriptions of sex, some
violence, and some strong language. 1999.
The Mammy RC
51680
by Brendan O'Carroll
read by Terry Donnelly
1 cassette
In 1960s working-class Dublin newly widowed Agnes Browne--called Mammy by her
seven children--goes directly to Social Welfare on the day of her husband's
death. She meets challenges head-on with plucky courage, great wit, and as much
good humor as she can muster. Prequel to The Chisellers (RC 51681).
Strong language. 1994.
The Scottish Bride RC
51685
by Catherine Coulter
read by Kristin Allison
2 cassettes
England, 1815. Tysen Sherbrooke, thirty-one, has been informed that he is now
Baron Barthwick of Kildrummy Castle. Feeling a responsibility to visit his new
property, he travels to Scotland, where he finds himself in a world of unexpected
complications. Sequel to The Heiress Bride (RC 35913). Strong language
and some descriptions of sex. Bestseller 2001.
Some Lie and Some Die RC
51688
by Ruth Rendell
read by Graeme Malcolm
1 cassette (Reissue)
Inspector Wexford investigates the murder of a girl during a huge music festival
starring Zeno Vedast, a local boy who has become a megalomaniacal rock star.
But the town has been invaded by 80,000 hippie concert attendees and all are
considered suspects. Some violence. 1973.
White Fang RC
51689
by Jack London
read by L.J. Ganser
2 cassettes (Reissue)
A wolf-dog, rescued from danger and tamed by a kind master, redeems his brute
nature by defending his master's family against an escaped convict. Companion
to The Call of the Wild (RC 49486). For junior and senior high and
older readers. 1906.
Blood Lure RC
51690
by Nevada Barr
read by Suzanne Toren
2 cassettes
Park ranger Anna Pigeon travels to Montana's Glacier National Park to study
the DNA of grizzly bears. A bear attacks Anna's tent on her first night out
camping. On the way back to the base camp, she discovers a woman's mutilated
body. Some violence and some strong language. Bestseller 2001.
Judgment in Death RC
51691
by J.D. Robb
read by Martha Harmon Pardee
2 cassettes
New York City, 2059. Policewoman Eve Dallas investigates the murder of a crooked
cop in one of her husband's nightclubs. When another officer with dubious connections
is later killed, Eve suspects a vigilante. She also then becomes a target. Explicit
descriptions of sex, violence, and strong language. Bestseller 2000.
The Tall Pine Polka RC
51693
by Lorna Landvik
read by Kristin Allison
3 cassettes
Runaway heiress Lee O'Leary runs the cafe in Tall Pine, Minnesota, where eccentric
neighbors gather. A Hollywood B movie puts the town on the map and makes twenty-two-year-old
local beauty Fenny Ness an instant celebrity. Fenny and Lee also find themselves
parties in a romantic rivalry. Some strong language. 1999.
The Gate to Women's Country RC
51702
by Sheri S. Tepper
read by Gabriella Cavallero
2 cassettes
Events in the life of Stavia, from age ten to womanhood, at a time when human
civilization has evolved into a social system divided along gender lines. Women
have taken over running the country, while the men live in closed military garrisons--with
a gate to the outside world. Some descriptions of sex and some strong language.
1988.
Spindle's End RC
51708
by Robin McKinley
read by Jill Ferris
3 cassettes
An infant princess is cursed on her name day by Pernicia, an evil fairy. Katriona,
a young fairy, whisks the baby away to raise as her own, hoping to avoid Pernicia's
vengeful powers. Based on the fairy tale Sleeping Beauty. For junior
and senior high and older readers. 2000.
True North RC
51713
by Kimberly Kafka
read by Kristin Allison
2 cassettes
Thirty-five-year-old nurse Bailey fled Maine years ago to become a bush pilot
in Alaska. When two young white people arrive for a wilderness vacation, the
Ingalik tribe leader arranges for Bailey to assist them. But grizzlies, greed,
and prejudice complicate matters. Some violence and some strong language. 2000.
Out of the Blue RC
51716
by Sally Mandel
read by Martha Harmon Pardee
2 cassettes
Teacher Anna Bolles has multiple sclerosis and uses a wheelchair the day she
visits a photography exhibit in New York City. There she meets exhibitor Joe
Malone, who, she later declares, "swept me off my feet...and I wasn't even on
my feet." Strong language and some descriptions of sex. 2000.
Fool's Gold RC
51717
by Jane S. Smith
read by Gabriella Cavallero
2 cassettes
A New York Review of Books listing for a rental house in the south
of France offers the perfect vacation for an artist couple needing a respite.
Naturally, not everything lives up to their expectations, but that doesn't matter
to their two children, who find a treasury of Celtic gold. 2000.
The Fifth Elephant: A Novel of Discworld RC
51726
by Terry Pratchett
read by Kristin Allison
2 cassettes
Features Sam Vimes, the commander of the Ankh-Morpork City Watch, who is sent
as ambassador to Uberwald to negotiate a trade deal. Gold, iron, and fat--but
never silver--are mined in Uberwald. Vimes must also solve the mystery of the
missing Scone of Stone for the dwarves. Some strong language. 2000.
Birds of Prey RC
51757
by J.A. Jance
read by Jack Fox
2 cassettes
Retired Seattle homicide detective J.P. Beaumont accompanies his newly wed
grandmother on her honeymoon on a cruise ship to Alaska. When one of the passengers
disappears, Beaumont becomes part of an FBI operation involving a religious
group that is targeting doctors--some of whom are aboard. Some strong language.
Bestseller 2001.
Mystic River RC
51758
by Dennis Lehane
read by Fred Major
3 cassettes
Sean, Jimmy, and Dave were eleven years old when Dave was briefly abducted
from a Boston slum. Twenty-five years later, ex-con Jimmy's daughter is murdered,
and Dave becomes a suspect. Sean, now a homicide detective, is assigned to the
case. Strong language, some explicit descriptions of sex, and some violence.
Bestseller 2001.
Scarlet Feather RC
51764
by Maeve Binchy
read by Anne Flosnik
4 cassettes
Cooking-school friends Cathy Scarlet and Tom Feather have created the Scarlet
Feather catering company in Dublin. During their first year, as they get off
to a good start professionally, they struggle in their personal lives with troubled
family members. Then they must recover from a devastating break-in. Bestseller
2000.
Slightly Shady RC
51767
by Amanda Quick
read by Gabriella Cavallero
2 cassettes
Regency romance in which Lavinia Lake and her niece, Emeline, return to England
after a run-in with despicable private investigator Tobias March in Italy. But
Lavinia needs March's services to give Emeline a successful London season. And
March proves irresistible. Some explicit descriptions of sex, some violence,
and some strong language. Bestseller 2001.
The Biographer's Tale RC
51771
by A.S. Byatt
read by Fred Major
2 cassettes
A 1990s graduate student, Phineas G. Nanson, renounces postmodernist literary
theory in favor of a "life full of things...full of facts." Then, while doing
research for a biography of a biographer, Phineas discovers the pleasures of
having not one but two real-world loves. Some descriptions of sex and some strong
language. Bestseller 2000.
Riley in the Morning RC
51779
by Sandra Brown
read by Jill Fox
1 cassette
Preparing for a party, media producer Brin Cassidy is shocked to see her estranged
husband, television personality Jon Riley, appear on her doorstep after seven
months. During the long, eventful evening, flashbacks trace their passionate
relationship and reveal the reason she left. Explicit descriptions of sex and
some strong language. Bestseller 1985.
Blue Hole RC
51782
by G.D. Gearino
read by Richard Hauenstein
2 cassettes
Georgia, 1969. In a single day Charley is expelled from school, loses his girlfriend,
and is ostracized for injuring the school's star quarterback. But he is hired
by a beautiful photographer searching for a boy missing from a hippie commune.
Some descriptions of sex and some strong language. For senior high and older
readers. 1999.
A Little Love RC
51785
by C.C. Medina
read by Erin Jones
3 cassettes
In alternating chapters of the book, four Latina women in Miami discuss their
romantic lives in English and in Spanish. Divorced Cuban Isabel feels like a
failure, Mercy concentrates on selling real estate while waiting for "señor
right," Lucinda's husband betrays her, and Julia resists marrying her lover.
Some descriptions of sex. 2000.
The Naked Detective RC
51794
by Laurence Shames
read by Bruce Huntey
2 cassettes
Key West retiree Pete Amsterdam is a private detective only for tax write-off
purposes. So when a cross-dressing bartender wants protection from the local
mob, Pete rejects the case--until the guy is murdered and his friend, a lithe
yoga instructor, pleads for help. Strong language and some violence. 2000.
DogBreath Victorious RC
51802
by Chad Henry
read by Chris Parente
1 cassette
Tim Threlfall is the lead of an alternative Seattle rock group named DogBreath.
With Phoebe, a singer, they join a battle-of-the-bands contest hoping to clinch
a record contract. Tim is humiliated, however, when his mom's secret band, The
Angry Housewives, wins instead. For junior and senior high readers. 1999.
Veronika Decides to Die RC
51803
by Paulo Coelho
read by Jill Fox
2 cassettes
When Veronika, a young Slovene, attempts suicide, she considerately chooses
an overdose of tranquilizers to leave less mess and is dismayed to wake up at
an infamous lunatic asylum. Her doctor administers an unorthodox treatment to
provoke her desire to live. Some descriptions of sex and some strong language.
1998.
The Feast of Love RC
51804
by Charles Baxter
read by Fred Major
2 cassettes
Bradley Smith helps his friend Charlie Baxter solve his book-writing woes by
suggesting Charlie get Bradley's coffee shop customers to talk about their delights
and distractions. Baxter weaves these stories into a series of vignettes covering
many aspects of life. Strong language and some explicit descriptions of sex.
2000.
The Lost Band RC
51807
by Don Coldsmith
read by Jack Fox
2 cassettes
At the annual gathering of the People to celebrate the Sun Dance, a warrior
claims the empty space at the Council circle for the Lost Band. Story Keeper
relates the saga of his people, the Forest Band, who were almost annihilated
by another tribe generations ago. 2000.
Sweet Sixteen RC
51813
by Allison Raine
read by Jill Fox
1 cassette
Laurel is miserable over being the new girl in town--especially when her sixteenth
birthday is coming up. Dylan is also unhappy living with his father. When the
two eventually meet at school, they form a plan that might just work. For senior
high readers. 2000.
Washington Avalanche, 1910 RC
51825
by Cameron Dokey
read by Mitzi Friedlander
1 cassette
Fleeing her conniving guardian stepbrother, seventeen-year-old Ginny Nolan
boards a Seattle-bound train and meets young Virginia, who is apprehensive over
her imminent arranged marriage to a stranger. The girls temporarily trade identities,
giving Virginia a chance to assess the fiancé. But unexpected love and
an avalanche intervene. For junior and senior high readers. 2000.
The Vendetta Defense RC
51883
by Lisa Scottoline
read by Martha Harmon Pardee
3 cassettes
Philadelphia lawyer Judy Carrier represents seventy-nine-year-old Tony Lucia,
who killed his rival, Angelo Coluzzi, for murdering his wife sixty years ago
in Italy. While preparing his defense, Judy is drawn into a deadly vendetta
and also falls in love with Tony's grandson, Frank. Some violence and some strong
language. Bestseller 2001.
Ship of Fools RC
51885
by Richard Paul Russo
read by Richard Hauenstein
2 cassettes
The spaceship Argonos has been wandering aimlessly in space for decades
and has not made landfall in fourteen years. The crew is growing restless. Then
a faint signal lures them to an unknown planet where they make a gruesome discovery.
Some violence and some strong language. Bestseller 2001.
First to Die RC
51887
by James Patterson
read by Martha Harmon Pardee
2 cassettes
A serial killer of newlyweds prompts an investigation by Lindsay Boxer, a San
Francisco homicide detective recently diagnosed with a potentially fatal blood
disease. She recruits a medical examiner, a journalist, and a district attorney
(all women) to help find the murderer. Violence, some descriptions of sex, and
some strong language. Bestseller 2001.
Claws and Effect RC
51888
by Rita Mae Brown and Sneaky Pie Brown
read by Laura Giannarelli
2 cassettes
Everyone in Crozet, Virginia, is suffering from the winter doldrums. The hottest
topic in town is a chain letter promising good luck to those who contribute
to Crozet Hospital. Then medical staff begin turning up dead. Naturally, feline
Mrs. Murphy and her associates must investigate. Some violence. Bestseller 2001.
Chosen Prey RC
51896
by John Sandford
read by Christopher Walker
2 cassettes
Minneapolis Deputy Chief Lucas Davenport is searching for a serial killer.
The unknown perpetrator is actually James Qatar, a fastidious art history teacher.
His other hobby is combining Internet porn shots with faces of women he secretly
photographs, and then sketching the results. Explicit descriptions of sex, violence,
and strong language. 2001.
The Third Victim RC
51904
by Lisa Gardner
read by Martha Harmon Pardee
2 cassettes
The tiny sheriff's office of Bakersville, Oregon, appears ill-equipped to handle
a school shooting by the sheriff's son. Officer Rainie Conner deals with state
and federal authorities and revisits the long-ago charges of shooting her mother
while she searches for what set the boy off. Violence, strong language, and
some descriptions of sex. Bestseller 2001.
My Dream of You RC
51906
by Nuala O'Faolain
read by Terry Donnelly
3 cassettes
Kathleen de Burca, an expatriate travel writer in London, is propelled into
a midlife crisis by the sudden death of a friend and coworker. Returning to
her native Ireland to conduct research for a novel, she finds her historical
consciousness awakened along with long-dormant emotions. Some descriptions of
sex and some strong language. Bestseller 2001.
Speaking with the Angel: Original Stories RC
51907
edited by Nick Hornby
read by Jim Zeiger
2 cassettes
Twelve first-person narratives by British and American writers. New short stories
by Zadie Smith, Dave Eggers, Helen Fielding, Roddy Doyle, and Irvine Welsh.
In Nick Hornby's "NippleJesus," a museum security guard recounts what happened
to a controversial artwork. Some explicit descriptions of sex and some strong
language. Bestseller 2000.
Star Wars: Darth Maul, Shadow Hunter RC
51911
by Michael Reaves
read by Chuck Benson
2 cassettes
In events preceding Episode I, the Phantom Menace (RC 50064), Darth
Sidious launches his plan to destroy the Republic. When Sidious learns he is
being double-crossed, he sends Darth Maul to find the traitor. But Maul may
be too late. Some violence. For senior high and older readers. Bestseller 2001.
Considering Kate RC
51947
by Nora Roberts
read by Kristin Allison
1 cassette
Natasha's daughter Kate knows she made the right decision to abandon her ballet
career and return home to open a ballet school in the old building she always
loved. But the building needs renovation, and Kate's mother knows just the man
to do it. Some explicit descriptions of sex. Bestseller 2001.
Stella in Heaven: Almost a Novel RC
51994
by Art Buchwald
read by John Polk
1 cassette
In alternating chapters, Roger Folger, now sixty-one, and Stella, his wife
of thirty-eight years who died two years earlier, communicate between Earth
and Heaven via the Divine Telephone Service. Stella, concerned about Roger's
being alone, sets out to find him a new wife--with unexpected results. 2000.
Nell RC
52069
by Jeanette Baker
read by Anne Flosnik
3 cassettes
Two women, Nell Fitzgerald from the sixteenth century and Jillian Fitzgerald
from the twentieth century, are united across time in their search for love.
But for both, the conflicts between between England and Ireland, Catholics and
Protestants, lead to tragedies that tear each from her beloved. Some descriptions
of sex. 1999.
Books for Children
Books listed in this issue of Talking Book Topics were recently sent
to cooperating libraries. The complete collection contains books by many authors
on fiction and nonfiction subjects, including animals, geography, nature, mystery,
sports, and others. Contact your cooperating library to learn more about the
wide range of books available in the collection.
Cassette books are labeled with the code RC and play at 15/16 ips. To order
books, fill out the order form and send it to your cooperating library.
Cassettes Nonfiction
When I Was Your Age: Original Stories about Growing Up RC 48845
edited by Amy Ehrlich
read by Ray DiZefalo
1 cassette
Ten "grown-up writers who were once children" present stories based on their
own childhood experiences. Authors are: Mary Pope Osborne, Laurence Yep, James
Howe, Katherine Paterson, Walter Dean Myers, Susan Cooper, Nicholasa Mohr, Reeve
Lindbergh, Avi, and Francesca Lia Block. For grades 5-8. 1996.
Indian School: Teaching the White Man's Way RC 49789
by Michael L. Cooper
read by Erik Sandvold
1 cassette
Focusing on the Carlisle, Pennsylvania, school founded in 1879, the author
describes the institutions that were created to teach Native American children
to fit into white society and to shed their own culture. Relates their suffering
and some deaths from homesickness and contagious diseases. For grades 5-8 and
older readers. 1999.
Living with Deafness RC
50300
by Emma Haughton
read by Cyn Delafield
1 cassette
Explains the condition of deafness and its possible causes. Discusses its effects
on the everyday lives of four individuals with different hearing problems. For
grades 3-6. 2000.
Living with Blindness RC
50301
by Patsy Westcott
read by Cyn Delafield
1 cassette
Explains the condition of blindness and its possible causes. Describes some
aspects of everyday life for a ten-year-old boy who is gradually losing his
vision, for a teenager who has been blind since birth, and for a partially sighted
adult. Lists sources for further information. For grades 3-6. 2000.
The World according to Horses: How They Run, See, and Think RC
50864
by Stephen Budiansky
read by Ray DiZefalo
1 cassette
Discusses the science of horses: their evolution, communication skills, social
life, intelligence, and relations with humans. Describes the animal as the ultimate
running machine and explains how we know so much about the species. For grades
4-7. 2000.
Everything You Need to Know about Down Syndrome RC
51253
by Mary Bowman-Kruhm
read by Miriam Wagner
1 cassette
Explains the genetic origins of Down syndrome (DS) and the characteristics
of someone born with this condition. Describes the health and physical development
challenges facing people with the disorder and discusses coping skills. Suggests
how family and friends can help those with DS grow into valuable community members.
For grades 4-7. 2000.
Living with Diabetes RC
51254
by Jenny Bryan
read by Cyn Delafield
1 cassette
Discusses the causes and symptoms of diabetes and the effects of diet and medicine.
Prresents three children and an adult as examples of how people handle this
disease while continuing their activities and routines. Explains what to do
in an emergency. For grades 3-6. 2000.
In Daddy's Arms I Am Tall: African Americans Celebrating Fathers RC
51324
read by Rick Rohan
1 cassette
Thirteen poems in praise of fathers. Contains short biographical notes about
the poets. For grades K-3 and older readers. Coretta Scott King Award. 1997.
Sitting Bull and His World RC
51384
by Albert Marrin
read by Bill Wallace
2 cassettes
Discusses the life of the Lakota chief who is remembered for his defeat of
General Custer at the Little Bighorn. Describes changes in the U.S. government's
treatment of Native Americans during Sitting Bull's lifetime. For grades 6-9
and older readers. 2000.
Democratic Republic of the Congo RC
51483
by Jay Heale
read by Jacinda Bronaugh
1 cassette
Covers the culture, history, economy, and government. A former colony of Belgium,
the Congo was once called Zaire. Discusses the country's struggle for stability
after surviving civil war in the mid 1990s. Also examines its fight against
poverty and starvation. For grades 5-8 and older readers. 1999.
The Complete Poems of Winnie-the-Pooh RC
51545
by A.A. Milne
read by Laura Giannarelli
1 cassette
Originally written to entertain the author's son, Christopher Robin, some of
the verses are about the boy's stuffed animals. This volume contains both the
first collection, When We Were Very Young, published in 1924, and the
second, Now We Are Six, published in 1927. For grades K-3. 1927.
Sweet Victory: Lance Armstrong's Incredible Journey; the Amazing Story of the
Greatest Comeback in Sports RC
51575
by Mark Stewart
read by Michael Russotto
1 cassette
Presents the saga of a bicyclist who won his battle against cancer and then
went on to win one of the world's most grueling races, the Tour de France. For
grades 4-7. 2000.
North Korea RC
51602
by Amy K. Nash
read by Mary Kane
1 cassette
Explores the geography, history, government, society, economy, and transportation
of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea. For grades 5-8. 1999.
People's Republic of China RC
51615
by Kim Dramer
read by Mary Kane
1 cassette
Describes the geography, plants and animals, history, economy, language, religions,
culture, and people of the home of one of the world's oldest continuous civilizations.
For grades 5-8. 1999.
Gods and Goddesses of the Ancient Maya RC
51626
by Leonard Everett Fisher
read by Mary Kane
1 cassette
Introduces the twelve principal gods and goddesses of the ancient Mayan civilization,
which extended through the area that became the Yucatan peninsula, Belize, Guatemala,
and part of Honduras. Deities include the god of rain, Chac; the god of corn,
Yum Kaax; and the god of death, Ah Puch. For grades 4-7. 1999.
Hamsters RC
51634
by Zuza Vrbova
read by Gary Telles
1 cassette
A complete guide to keeping a pet hamster. Explains that hamsters sleep by
day and are active at night. Advises how to select and care for the rodent,
including feeding it and furnishing the cage--with toys and a water bottle.
For grades 2-4. 1998.
Guinea Pigs RC
51635
by Zuza Vrbova
read by Gary Telles
1 cassette
A complete guide to keeping a guinea pig for a pet. Discusses how to choose
and buy the right one. Then explains how to care for it, including housing,
feeding, cleaning, and handling. For grades 2-4. 1997.
Budgerigars RC
51636
by Zuza Vrbova
read by Gary Telles
1 cassette
A guide for keeping a pet budgerigar (or parakeet)--a bird that can be trained
to talk and lives seven to eight years. Discusses choosing a budgie and whether
to have an indoor or outdoor home. Explains the budgie's special food and water
needs and how to tame it. For grades 2-4. 1998.
Turtles RC
51637
by Zuza Vrbova
read by Gary Telles
1 cassette
Describes these reptiles as lovable, quiet pets with their own personalities
and unusually long life spans. Provides information on how to choose either
land or water turtles and how to feed and take care of them. For grades 2-4.
1997.
Kittens RC
51638
by Zuza Vrbova
read by Gary Telles
1 cassette
Describes the process of selecting a kitten as a house pet and the responsibility
of training, feeding, and grooming it. Explains why the training of a kitten
to behave properly is time consuming but necessary. For grades 2-4. 1997.
Ferrets Today: A Complete and Up-to-Date Guide RC
51639
by Mary Field
read by Jill Fox
1 cassette
Asserts that while ferrets are clean and easy to care for and need only a small
living space, they are not good pets for households with children under age
six. Advises budgeting for upkeep expenses and explains everyday care, from
housing and nutrition to litter training and veterinary care. For grades 5-8.
1997.
Iguanas in Your Home: A Complete and Up-to-Date Guide RC
51640
by R.M. Smith
read by Kerry Cundiff
1 cassette
Experienced iguana-keeper recommends captivity-bred Green Iguanas (Iguana
iguana) for household pets because they are easy to tame and inexpensive
to feed. Provides tips on selection, housing, mainly vegetarian diet, reproduction,
health problems, and handling. For grades 5-8. 1997.
Pot-Bellied Pigs: A Complete and Up-to-Date Guide RC
51641
by Dennis Kelsey-Wood
read by Jill Fox
1 cassette
While praising the good qualities of pot-bellies, the author warns they are
not ideal pets for everyone. He explains how to choose a pet pig and how to
house and feed it and provides tips on training and health care. For grades
5-8 and older readers. 1997.
Amphibians Today: A Complete and Up-to-Date Guide RC
51642
by John Coborn
read by Jill Fox
1 cassette
Information on the selection, care, and breeding of frogs, newts, salamanders,
and toads. Reminds potential owners that amphibians generally aren't the type
of pets to caress and should be handled only when necessary. For grades 5-8.
1997.
Parakeets Today: A Complete and Up-to-Date Guide RC
51645
by Elaine Radford
read by Jill Fox
1 cassette
Parakeets, the smallest member of the parrot family, are also known as "budgerigars"
or "budgies." Discusses how to select a bird, create the proper home for it,
feed it, and train it. Includes information on health and breeding. For grades
5-8 and older readers. 1997.
Aquarium Beautiful: A Complete and Up-to-Date Guide RC
51646
by A. van den Nieuwenhuizen
read by Gary Tipton
1 cassette
Discusses creating Dutch aquariums, which emphasize plants more than fish.
Presents various types of these aquariums and the necessary equipment and proper
locations for each. Also explains how to select and arrange plants and the kinds
of fish that can be added. For grades 5-8 and older readers. 1997.
The Children's Book of Faith RC
51656
edited by William J. Bennett
read by Rick Foucheux
1 cassette
A collection of poems, prayers, and stories in the Judeo-Christian tradition
presented to inspire all young Americans. Contains the biblical story of "Daniel
in the Lions' Den," "The Selfish Giant" by Oscar Wilde, and a biographical sketch
of Louis Braille. For grades 2-4 and older readers. Bestseller 2000.
Côte d'Ivoire RC
51686
by Patricia Sheehan
read by Lisette Lecat
1 cassette
A summary of the geography, history, government, economy, and people of the
western African country that was once a French colony called the Ivory Coast.
Discusses its many indigenous ethnic groups, their languages, and cultures.
For grades 5-8. 2000.
Mongolia RC
51696
by Guek-Cheng Pang
read by Dennis Rooney
1 cassette
Describes the culture, history, and government of the Asian country of Mongolia,
which is located between Russia and China. Past leaders include Genghis Khan
and Kublai Khan, whose fighting ability led to the construction of the Great
Wall of China as a bulwark against invasion. For grades 5-8 and older readers.
1999.
Too Old for This, Too Young for That! Your Survival Guide for the Middle-School
Years RC
51705
by Harriet S. Mosatche and Karen Unger
read by Martha Harmon Pardee
1 cassette
Information, advice, and support for middle schoolers on issues such as communicating
with family and friends, setting goals, handling peer pressure, and dealing
with physical and emotional changes including bodily functions and stress. Suitable
for parents to read in order to understand their preteens. For grades 6-9 and
older readers. 2000.
Diabetes RC
51777
by Judith Peacock
read by Patricia McDermott
1 cassette
Introductory overview of different types of diabetes, covering symptoms, diagnosis,
treatment, control, and complications of the disease. Assesses some of the serious
effects of the body's inability to use glucose properly because of a lack of
insulin. For grades 6-9. 2000.
Living with Leukemia RC
51778
by Patsy Westcott
read by Patricia McDermott
1 cassette
An introduction to leukemia as a type of cancer that needs special treatment.
Explains some reasons why people get the disease, how it affects their lives,
and how they cope with it. Discusses common medicines, support from friends
and family, and the possibility of remission. For grades 2-4. 2000.
Elections RC
51811
by Janet Majure
read by Mitzi Friedlander
1 cassette
Describes the history of the election process in the United States. Discusses
the influence of the media and big money, political parties, voting practices,
and proposals for change. For grades 6-9. 1996.
The History of NASCAR RC
52001
by Ann McGuire
read by Brian Conn
1 cassette
Traces the history of the American sport of stock car racing from its informal
beginnings in the South to the 1948 incorporation of the National Association
for Stock Car Automobile Racing (NASCAR). Describes subsequent racing competitions
through the 1990s and some of the sport's famous drivers. For grades 4-7. 2000.
Shelter Dogs: Amazing Stories of Adopted Strays RC
52181
by Peg Kehret
read by Renee Dutton-O'Hara
1 cassette
Features eight stray dogs that were adopted from shelters and went on to become
service animals, actors, and heroes. "Zorro, the Champion That Nobody Wanted"
relates how a large, lively canine became a star on a flyball team. For grades
3-6. 1999.
Cassettes Fiction
The Quicksand Pony RC 48419
by Alison Lester
read by June Carter
1 cassette
Australia. Biddy is excited to join her parents on their annual cattle drive.
But when her beloved pony, Bella, gets stuck in quicksand, Biddy is forced to
leave her behind. Hoping that the tide has freed Bella, Biddy returns--only
to find mysterious footprints leading the pony away. For grades 4-7. 1997.
One Thing I'm Good At RC
50292
by Karen Lynn Williams
read by Gillian Green
1 cassette
Fourth-grader Julie is having a terrible year--she is failing school, her father
is sick, and her teenage sister is moody and mean. Julie can think of nothing
she is good at. It takes her preschool brother, Bean, to prove her wrong. For
grades 3-6. 1999.
Mean, Mean Maureen Green RC
50293
by Judy Cox
read by Grace Ragsdale
1 cassette
When Lilley begins third grade, she is horrified to learn that bully Maureen
Green is on her bus route. Lilley's new friend, Adam, tells her to stop being
a wimp. Either she must stand up to Maureen or learn to ride her bike to school.
For grades 2-4. 1999.
A Blizzard Year: Timmy's Almanac of the Seasons RC
50296
by Gretel Ehrlich
read by Marilyn Gleason
1 cassette
The year she turns thirteen, Timmy and her parents experience a terrible blizzard
on their Wyoming ranch. In her journal Timmy tells of the storm's impact during
the following months as her family struggles to avoid foreclosure. Desperate,
Timmy sends out an e-mail plea for help. For grades 4-7. 1999.
Jade Green: A Ghost Story RC
50297
by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor
read by Cyn Delafield
1 cassette
South Carolina, 1880s. Orphaned Judith Sparrow is welcomed at her uncle's house
to start a new life. Unbeknownst to her, the house is haunted by a young girl,
Jade Green, who died there years ago. But Judith soon sees her ghost. For grades
6-9 and older readers. 1999.
A Long Way from Chicago: A Novel in Stories RC
50305
by Richard Peck
read by Gary Roan
1 cassette
In eight short stories an old man reminisces about the week each summer he
and his little sister spent with his grandmother. Joey likes the train ride
and his feisty, independent grandmother, who tells "whoppers," fishes, and shoots
a shotgun. For grades 6-9. 1998.
Why Leopard Has Spots: Dan Stories from Liberia RC
50438
by Won-Ldy Paye and Margaret H. Lippert
read by Chuck Young
1 cassette
Six West African folktales traditionally told for entertainment and instruction.
When the title piece begins, leopard's coat is one solid color. The story not
only explains why leopard now has spots, but also why leopards chase deer and
why friends should not lie to each other. For grades 3-6. 1998.
Lightning Time RC
50550
by Douglas Rees
read by Michael Kramer
1 cassette
Theodore's father wants him to put aside his hobby of telegraphy and concentrate
on getting into Harvard to become a publisher. But the boy is inspired by abolitionist
John Brown, and, after witnessing the death of a black man, Theodore joins Brown's
insurrection. For grades 6-9. 1997.
Wemberly Worried RC
50855
by Kevin Henkes
read by Laura Giannarelli
1 cassette
Wemberly worries about everything--big things, little things, and even in-between
things. She worries all day long. Her biggest worry is about going to school
for the first time. But Wemberly gets a surprise when she arrives for the first
day. For preschool-grade 2. 2000.
A Treasury of Pirate Stories RC
50863
compiled by Tony Bradman
read by Russ Weinstein
1 cassette
Thirteen stories about pirates by authors such as Ruth Ainsworth, Colin McNaughton,
Pat Hutchins, Joan Aiken, Tony Robinson, Geoffrey Hayes, Emily Arnold McCully,
Sara Conkey, and Margaret Mahy. Includes selections from Barrie's Peter
Pan (RC 23643), Ransome's Swallows and Amazons (RC 22220), and
Stevenson's Treasure Island (RC 18121). For grades 3-6. 1999.
Kneeknock Rise RC
50866
by Natalie Babbitt
read by Maxine Wasserman
1 cassette (Reissue)
The village of Instep is famous for Megrimum, the mysterious monster that lives
atop Kneeknock Rise and moans when it's raining. When Egan's cousin Ada goads
him into climbing the Rise to look for the creature, Egan discovers a mystery
of human nature. For grades 3-6. Newbery Honor. 1970.
The Wide Window: A Series of Unfortunate Events, Book 3 RC
50909
by Lemony Snicket
read by Laura Giannarelli
1 cassette
In this sequel to The Reptile Room (RC 50908) the Baudelaire orphans
are sent to live with Aunt Josephine, who worries about everything, especially
Lake Lachrymose and its loathsome leeches. The unhappy youngsters encounter
cold soup on a rainy day, a hurricane, and a villain with a peg leg. For grades
4-7. Bestseller 2000.
The Miserable Mill: A Series of Unfortunate Events, Book 4 RC
50910
by Lemony Snicket
read by Laura Giannarelli
1 cassette
In this sequel to The Wide Window (RC 50909) the saga of the Baudelaire
orphans continues as they are sent to work at a grimy lumber mill in exchange
for dormitory bunks. In due course their nemesis, Count Olaf, appears in yet
another disguise. For grades 4-7. 2000.
The Austere Academy: A Series of Unfortunate Events, Book 5 RC
50911
by Lemony Snicket
read by Laura Giannarelli
1 cassette
Once again, Violet, Klaus, and Sunny encounter adversity--which here means
trouble--when they attend the Prufrock Preparatory School with its horrid violin-playing
Vice Principal Nero. New friends help, but dreadful Count Olaf reappears in
this sequel to The Miserable Mill (RC 50910). For grades 4-7. 2000.
Kite RC
51192
by Melvin Burgess
read by John Lescault
1 cassette
England, 1960s. Story of a boy's courage to act on moral principle and his
love for wildlife. Although the landowner for whom his father works as a gamekeeper
hates all birds of prey, Taylor and his friend Alan raise an endangered red
kite in secret. For grades 4-7. 1997.
Bonjour, Babar! The Six Unabridged Classics by the Creator of Babar RC
51368
by Jean de Brunhoff
read by Barbara Caruso
1 cassette
Contains the six stories written by Brunhoff between 1931 and 1937. These tales,
chronicling the life and adventures of Babar the elephant, include The Story
of Babar, The Travels of Babar, Babar the King, Babar
and Zephir, Babar and His Children, and Babar and Father Christmas.
For grades K-3 and older readers. 2000.
Wild Blood RC
51402
by Kate Thompson
read by Ann Hodapp
1 cassette
In this sequel to Midnight's Choice (RC 51401) Tess spends the summer
before her decisive fifteenth birthday in Ireland with her cousins. She enjoys
"switching" into different animal shapes, but when her cousins disappear in
the woods, she must face her fears to save them. For grades 5-8. 1999.
Miracle's Boys RC
51471
by Jacqueline Woodson
read by Bob Moore
1 cassette
Three orphaned African American brothers confront the challenges of growing
up in New York City. The eldest, Ty'ree, works to support the boys; hostile
and sullen Charlie returns from two years in detention; and Lafayette, the youngest,
longs for family closeness. Some strong language. For grades 6-9. Coretta Scott
King Award. Bestseller 2000.
Rugrats in Paris: The Movie RC
51475
by Cathy East Dubowski and Mark Dubowski
read by Terence Aselford
1 cassette
The Rugrats crew arrives in the City of Light so that Stu Pickles can repair
his mechanical Reptar. It looks like Reptarland head Coco LaBouche is the answer
to Chuckie's wish for a new mom. But LaBouche is hiding something. A novelization
of the feature film. For grades 3-6. Bestseller 2000.
Waiting for Odysseus RC
51614
by Clemence McLaren
read by Annie Wauters
1 cassette
Presents the story of Odysseus's epic journey from the feminine viewpoint:
through the eyes of his faithful wife, Penelope, the sorceress Circe, the goddess
Athena, and the old family servant Eurycleia. Penelope begins the tale with
her meeting Odysseus when cousin Helen's father invited suitors. For grades
6-9 and older readers. 2000.
Shiva's Fire RC
51704
by Suzanne Fisher Staples
read by Yolande Bavan
2 cassettes
Parvati feels destined to dance. At eleven, she is invited by a Guru to study
sacred forms of the art, and she must leave her family. But the most difficult
decision comes later, when she must choose between her heart's desire and her
devotion to dance. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 2000.
The Savage Damsel and the Dwarf RC
51729
by Gerald Morris
read by Jim Zeiger
1 cassette
Feisty young Lynet journeys to King Arthur's court seeking a champion to rescue
her older sister Lyonesse from the Red Knight. Lynet is joined by a dwarf and
a kitchen knave, neither of whom is what he seems. Sequel to The Squire,
His Knight, and His Lady (RC 49598). For grades 5-8. 2000.
The Hardy Boys: The Tower Treasure, The House on the Cliff,
The Secret of the Old Mill RC
51783
by Franklin W. Dixon
read by Brian Conn
2 cassettes
Three classic mysteries featuring brothers Frank and Joe Hardy. In the The
Tower Treasure, the boys investigate the theft of a friend's jalopy; in
The House on the Cliff, they become involved with smugglers; and in
The Secret of the Old Mill, they search for a counterfeiter. For grades
3-6. 1927.
The Folk Keeper RC
51788
by Franny Billingsley
read by Ann Hodapp
1 cassette
The orphan Corinna transforms herself into Corin because only boys are Folk
Keepers, appeasers of the evil Folk. Her identity is further challenged at her
new post near the sea when she discovers her heritage as a Sealmaiden, and she
must draw upon all her gifts to stay alive. For grades 5-8. Boston Globe-Horn
Book Award. 1999.
Castaways of the Flying Dutchman RC
51900
by Brian Jacques
read by Erik Sandvold
2 cassettes
One night in Copenhagen in 1620, a mute boy stows away on the Flying Dutchman
as it sets sail. He and his dog are rescued from the doomed ship by an angel
who imbues them with special gifts to aid others--beginning with a village in
1896 England. For grades 5-8. Bestseller 2001.
In the Shade of the Níspero Tree RC
51919
by Carmen T. Bernier-Grand
read by Gabriella Cavallero
1 cassette
Puerto Rico, 1961. Blonde-haired Teresa learns lessons about racism, poverty,
and friendship when she leaves her neighborhood school to attend a private academy.
After hurting her dark-haired, longtime friend, Ana, Teresa realizes her mistake
and tries to make amends. For grades 4-7. 1999.
The Boxer RC
51930
by Kathleen Karr
read by Erik Sandvold
1 cassette
New York City, 1880s. Fifteen-year-old Johnny Woods learns how to box professionally
in prison while serving time for an illegal match. After his release, Johnny
continues to box in order to support his mother and five younger siblings. For
grades 6-9. 2000.
Parachuting Hamsters and Andy Russell RC
51938
by David A. Adler
read by L.J. Ganser
1 cassette
Spending the weekend in the city with his friend Tamika and her aunt and uncle,
Andy sees four hamsters wearing "parachutes" drift to the ground. He decides
to find out who is mistreating the animals. Beginning chapter book. Sequel to
School Trouble for Andy Russell (RC 49524). For grades 2-4. 2000.
The Secret of Shadow Ranch RC
51939
by Carolyn Keene
read by Kristin Allison
1 cassette (Reissue)
Nancy Drew arrives in Arizona for a fun-filled vacation and immediately finds
herself involved in the search for a phantom horse and a hidden treasure. For
grades 3-6. 1931.
Aunt Morbelia and the Screaming Skulls RC
51946
by Joan Carris
read by Martha Harmon Pardee
1 cassette
When Todd learns his great aunt, Morbelia, is coming to live with his family,
he tells his best friend, Jeff, the situation is "horribulous." But Aunt Morbelia
proves to be a very good teacher and teller of tales. Prequel to Beware
the Ravens, Aunt Morbelia (RC 43423). For grades 4-7. 1990.
Foreign Language Books
The following cassette titles are available in the languages designated.
Spanish
El Comando Tribulación: El Drama Continuo de los Dejados Atrás
(Tribulation Force: The Continuing Drama of Those Left Behind) RC
50983
por Tim LaHaye y Jerry B. Jenkins
leído por Juan Ramírez
3 cassettes
Millones de habitantes de la Tierra ascendieron al Cielo, pero los dejados
atras tienen que enfrentarse con los siete años de la Tribulación.
Mucha gente no sobrevivirá la devastación que viene. Los miembros
del Comando Tribulación--Raimundo Steele, Cloé Steele, Bruno Barnes
y Camilo Williams--hacen lo que pueden, pero aún uno de ellos va a morirse.
Sigue a Dejados Atrás (RC 50980). [Many of Earth's inhabitants
have been taken to Heaven, but those left behind face seven years of tribulation.
Some will not survive the coming devastation. The Tribulation Force members
do what they can, but even one of them will soon be dead. Sequel to Dejados
Atrás (RC 50980).] 1998.
¡Yo! RC
50984
por Julia Alvarez
leído por María Pino
2 cassettes
Las amigas de Yolanda y la familia García quieren vengarse de ella.
Yolanda ha escrito un libro chismoso de gran acogida revelando las vidas y los
secretos de sus amigas. Ahora, ellas van a charlar acerca de ella. Languaje
injurioso y descripciones de índole sexual. (Yolanda's friends and the
Garcia family want revenge. Yolanda has written about their lives and secrets
in her popular novel. Now it is their turn to speak their minds about her. Descriptions
of sex and strong language.) 1999.
Lo Es: Una Memoria ('Tis: A Memoir) RC
50985
por Frank McCourt
leído por Juan Ramírez
4 cassettes
En esta secuela a Las Cenizas de Angela (RC46999), McCourt continua
su autobiografía abarcando el período de 1949, cuando llega en
Nueva York a la edad de diecinueve años, hasta la muerte de su padre
en 1985. Recuerda sus experiencias acostumbrándose a la vida en los Estados
Unidos donde logra una educación, una carrera, un matrimonio y una familia.
Entre la narrativa, McCourt mezcla las memorias de su propia niñez irlandesa.
Lenguaje injurioso. (This sequel to Las Cenizas de Angela (RC 46999)
continues McCourt's reminiscences from October 1949, when he arrives in New
York City at age nineteen, until his father's funeral in 1985. Describes his
adjustments to America--gaining an education, finding a career, marrying, and
raising a family--interwoven with childhood memories. Some strong language.)
1999.
Besos en el Desierto/Desert Kiss RC
51652
por Gloria Alvarez
leído por María Pino
2 cassettes
por fin, el geólogo Patricia Martínez tiene la oportunidad de
irse en una expedición al Desierto Solitario en una parte remota de Texas.
Pero su guía va a ser Daniel Rivera el hombre a quien Patricia años
atras le robó el corazón y luego se lo rompió sin ninguna
explicación. Y ahora los dos van a estar solos en el desierto. Descripciones
de índole sexual y de lenguaje injurioso. Edición bilingüe
en inglés y español. (Archaeologist Patricia Martínez is
finally getting the chance to go on an expedition into Texas's Solitario Desert.
But her guide is Daniel Rivera, a man whose heart she broke years ago. Neither
is prepared for what they discover in the desert. Some descriptions of sex and
some strong language. Bilingual book in English and in Spanish.) 1999.
Sueños de Verano/Summer Dreams RC
51653
por Hebby Roman
leído por María Pino
2 cassettes
Natalia y Rafael eran buenos amigos en su juventud debido a la abuela de Natalia.
Como adultos, tomaron distintos caminos y se despidieron. Ahora Natalia regresa
a visitar a su abuela en Nueva México, terminando un noviazgo de mucho
tiempo. Al llegar, Natalia se pregunta si Rafael todavía estaría
interesado en una maestra de escuela amante de los libros como ella. Algunas
descripciones de índole sexual. Edición bilingüe en inglés
y español.(As children, Natalia and Rafael were close friends because
of her grandmother. As adults, they went separate ways. Now Natalia has broken
a longtime engagement and returned to visit her grandmother in New Mexico, wondering
if Rafael will be interested in a bookish schoolteacher. Some explicit descriptions
of sex. Bilingual edition in English and in Spanish.) 1999.
Talking Book Magazines
Talking Book Magazines
Cassette
For a free subscription to these magazines, contact your
cooperating library.
American Heritage (8 issues)
Analog Science Fiction and Fact (11 issues)
Asimov's Science Fiction (11 issues)
The Atlantic Monthly (11 issues; combined issue July-August)
Das Beste aus Reader's Digest (German; 12 issues)
Bon Appétit (monthly)
Buenhogar (Spanish; monthly)
Choice Magazine Listening (on loan from cooperating libraries, bimonthly)
Consumer Reports (monthly)
Contemporary Sound Track: A Review of Pop, Jazz, Rock, and Country (bimonthly)
Cricket (for children, on one cassette with National Geographic World, monthly)
Diabetes Forecast (monthly)
Discover (monthly)
Ebony (monthly)
Ellery Queen's Mystery Magazine (11 issues)
Foreign Affairs (6 issues)
Good Housekeeping (monthly plus special issues)
Health and Nutrition Newsletters (includes Dr. Andrew
Weil's Self Healing, Healthline, The Johns Hopkins
Medical Letter--Health after Fifty, Mayo Clinic Health
Letter, and Nutrition Action Healthletter, monthly)
Journal Français (French; monthly)
Magazine of the Month (monthly)
Money (monthly plus special issues)
The Musical Mainstream (quarterly)
The Nation (47 issues)
National Geographic (monthly)
National Geographic World (for children and teens, on one cassette with Cricket, monthly)
National Review (25 issues)
New Choices: The Magazine for Your Health, Money & Travel (6 issues)
The New York Times Book Review (weekly)
Outdoor Life (10 issues; combined issues June-July, December- January)
People Weekly (weekly plus special issues)
QST (monthly)
Quarterly Music Magazine (quarterly)
Selecciones del Reader's Digest (Spanish; monthly)
Sélections du Reader's Digest (French; monthly)
Smart Computing (monthly)
Sound & Vision (10 issues)
Spider: The Magazine for Children (monthly)
Sports Illustrated (weekly plus special issues)
Sports Illustrated for Kids (monthly)
Talking Book Topics (bimonthly, also contains selections
from NLS News irregularly)
Teen People (10 issues)
Travel Holiday (10 issues)
True West (monthly)
U.S. News and World Report (weekly)
The Writer (12 issues)
Young Adult Magazine of the Month (monthly)
Posted on 2006-02-24