### Braille Book Review May-June 2007 Volume 76, Number 3 _Braille Book Review_ is published bimonthly in large- print, braille, and computer diskette formats and distributed free to blind and physically handicapped individuals who participate in the Library of Congress free reading program. It lists braille magazines and books available through a network of cooperating libraries. The braille edition also lists recorded books, giving abbreviated annotations. News about library services is featured in both editions. The annotated list in this issue is limited to titles recently added to the national collection, which contains thousands of fiction and nonfiction titles, including classics, biographies, gothics, mysteries, and how-to and self-help guides. To learn more about the wide range of books in the national collection, readers may order catalogs and subject bibliographies from cooperating libraries. Librarians can check other resources for titles and answer requests for special materials. Readers can receive _Braille Book Review_ and other information through the Internet by accessing the the NLS home page at http://www.loc.gov/nls. To order books or for subscription changes, contact your local cooperating library. Correspondence regarding editorial matters should be sent to Publications and Media Section, National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped, Library of Congress, Washington, DC 20542. Library of Congress, Washington 2007 Library of Congress Catalog Card Number 53-31800 ISSN 0006-873X Contents: In Brief Books for Adults Nonfiction Fiction Books for Children Nonfiction Fiction Braille Magazines ### In Brief The following information is reprinted from two issues of NLS Flash, a newsletter created to bring current information on NLS progress in digital technology to patrons, library staff, and other interested individuals. Flash, December 2006, volume 3, issue 1 NLS forms advisory committee for digital transition With the design and development of digital talking books, machines, and containers nearly complete, the National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped (NLS), Library of Congress, is planning the next stage of the digital project- implementation. Beginning in 2008, NLS will phase in the production and distribution of digital talking books and players while phasing out recorded cassettes and C-1 analog talking-book machines. NLS has organized the Digital Transition Advisory Committee to advise the process during its pivotal first three years. The committee, made up of consumer representatives and regional and state librarians, will meet for the first time on January 30, 2007, in Washington, D.C., to discuss key issues. "We have reached an important point in the digital project. Our focus is shifting from design and development to production and distribution," said Frank Kurt Cylke, NLS director. "We are eager to get digital audiobooks into the hands of our patrons." The advisory committee will serve three primary purposes. First, it will be a channel for informing user groups, the network of cooperating regional libraries, and state librarians about NLS's plans for distributing digital talking books and players. Key stakeholders will thus know what to expect when implementation begins. Second, committee participants will review distribution plans to ensure that no significant considerations are overlooked. Finally, members will offer new and emerging ideas for improving the transition process. This Digital Transition Advisory Committee succeeds the Digital Long-Term Planning Group, which was tasked with advising NLS on the design and development process for digital talking books and players. The planning group completed its assignment. The advisory committee will help to move the transition process forward. The fourteen-member committee includes consumer representatives from the American Council of the Blind, the Blinded Veterans Association, and the National Federation of the Blind. Regional librarians representing the Midlands, Northern, Southern, and Western Conferences and a representative from the Consortium of User Libraries will also serve on the committee. Additionally, the group includes six state librarians from different parts of the country. Taking the lead Carolyn Sung, chief of the NLS Network Division, will chair the advisory committee. The Network Division offers direct service and support to NLS's network of cooperating libraries. Because it maintains regular contact with the libraries, it is the most logical choice for channeling communication about the digital transition. "The role of the Network Division is ultimately to help librarians to do their work and to provide them with the resources they need," said Sung. "Our goal is to ensure that librarians nationwide continue to be informed about the transition so that they can adequately prepare to provide digital offerings to patrons in 2008." The Network Division has been engaged in the digital project from the beginning. Steve Prine, assistant chief of the Network Division, serves on NLS's Digital Audio Development (DAD) executive committee, which has focused on the development of the player and cartridge, and he, along with Sung, will be presenting relevant issues to the implementation committee at the inaugural meeting. Implementation issues The advisory committee will be presented with a full progress report on the development of the digital player, cartridge, and container. The state of the digital book download project and other automation concerns will also be addressed. The main focus of the meeting, however, will be to discuss distribution plans. After the transition period in 2012, NLS will revisit the distribution system issues. The organization will consider whether to continue mass-duplication of all digital titles or adopt a hybrid system, in which the most popular titles will be mass produced and less popular titles will be duplicated on demand. The cost of digital duplication is expected to decrease steadily over the next years, and implementation of a hybrid system may not be cost-efficient by 2012. Among the transition issues to be discussed at the advisory committee meeting are book and player distribution, shelving, duplication, circulation system modifications, machine distributing and monitoring issues, and copy allotment. According to Prine, successful implementation across the network is based on librarians fully understanding the new dynamics and processes associated with the digital program. "The digital transition will be a complex process, but we're confident that with adequate preparation the implementation will be seamless," noted Prine. [Sidebar] Members of the Digital Transition Advisory Committee Consumer groups - Chris Gray, American Council of the Blind - George Brummell, Blinded Veterans Association - David Andrews, National Federation of the Blind Network libraries - Lissa Shanahan, Indiana Regional Library, Midlands Conference - Jill Lewis, Maryland Regional Library, Northern Conference - Ruth Hemphill, Tennessee Regional Library, Southern Conference - Bessie Oakes, Utah Regional Library, Western Conference - Karen Keninger, Iowa Regional Library, Consortium of User Libraries State libraries - Irene Padilla, Maryland State Department of Education Division of Library Development and Services - Robert Maier, Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners - Michael York, New Hampshire State Library - Doris Ott, North Dakota State Library - Peggy Rudd, Texas State Library and Archives Commission - Donna Jones Morris, Utah State Library Division ### Flash, January 2007, volume 3, issue 2 NLS submits request to fund digital transition As the digital transition project progresses toward its 2008 initiation date, the National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped (NLS), Library of Congress, is pursuing its plan for a successful launch. A formal funding request has been submitted to Congress by the Library of Congress to support a four-year transition plan. NLS has requested $76.4 million to support the production and distribution of digital talking books (DTBs), digital players, flash-memory cartridges, and containers. If approved, funds will be disbursed in four equal increments. "This funding request is based on the thorough research and analysis of projected costs by NLS experts, our consultants, and contractors working on the digital program. Careful assessment of the upcoming stages of the program led to the conclusion that $76.4 million will be required to support the transition through completion, ensuring little disruption in service to patrons," said Frank Kurt Cylke, NLS director. "We are hopeful that our request will be met so that we may successfully achieve the project's goals." The digital project, in progress for more than a decade, will update talking-book technology by replacing cassette books and players with flash-based digital talking books and players. Three main factors spurred the transition to digital-improved patron service, patron expectations, and cassette obsolescence. Digital talking books will greatly enhance the reading experience, offering users crisper, clearer audio; significant navigation capabilities; and greater convenience. The new players are lighter and smaller and, in 95 percent of cases, one cartridge will hold a complete book. Finally, NLS is moving toward digital because analog technology has become outdated, and cassettes and player parts are increasingly expensive and difficult to locate. Unlike the cassette player, the digital player contains no moving parts, making it more reliable and less susceptible to mechanical failure. Benefits of digital technology Digital technology offers multiple benefits! The player's smaller and lighter frame makes the machine more portable and provides patrons more options in where they choose to read. The machine is also user-friendly, because of the shape, tactility, and color markings of the player's buttons; the ease with which cartridges may be inserted and ejected; and optimal audio help features. This last function enables patrons to access audio instructions on machine use at the touch of a button, allowing them to read independently. Equipped with an extended-life battery, the digital player also runs longer-approximately sixteen hours-and is more cost efficient for NLS to maintain and repair. The flash platform can be easily adapted for use by basic, advanced, and download users. Readers are likely to enjoy the digital talking book's superior audio quality. The system's improved navigation capabilities will offer patrons greater control over the reading process. The digital talking-book cartridge can sustain a surprising degree of abuse and still continue to function efficiently. Furthermore, once a title is no longer in high demand, cartridges may be reloaded and recirculated with no degradation in sound quality or performance. To ensure that the digital player meets the needs of its users and to guarantee compliance with intellectual property law, NLS has chosen to provide a player built to its own specifications. The digital player and flash cartridge are based on open standards developed by the National Information Standards Organization (NISO) so that NLS can obtain products from a number of sources instead of a single provider, ensuring that the devices are always available. While the system complies with open standards, it adheres to a legislated special format to protect its intellectual property. The digital machine also has the advantage of being significantly more durable than the cassette player, resulting in a longer lifespan. Built to endure rough handling and transit through the mail system, even three-foot drops, the player also features easy-to-clean surfaces so it is easy for patrons to maintain and may be reissued over its long lifespan. The player's controls facilitate use by both blind and physically handicapped readers. The buttons are easy to discover and appropriately sized. In most cases the shape denotes their function and they are labeled in both print and braille. Digital production and distribution Taking the digital player from concept to manufacturing was a team effort. NLS has engaged the expertise of industry leaders in product design and development and in the fields of blindness and physical disability research to ensure the best player for our users. The process has involved extensive user testing of the player's hardware and software. As the digital talking-book's design and development stage draws to a close, NLS is planning for the production and distribution phase. Over the course of four years, NLS will phase out cassette books and players as it phases in digital talking books and digital players. In 2008, NLS will initiate production of flash-memory machines as well as duplication and distribution of digital talking-book cartridges. From 2009 to 2010, NLS will increase production of digital books while continuing to provide some cassette titles. NLS will stop producing cassette books entirely in 2011. NLS plans to produce enough digital titles and players between 2008 and 2011 to sustain the digital program without service disruptions. [Sidebar] [picture of the digital talking-book player] [Caption] Weighing only 2 pounds, the new digital talking-book machines are smaller and lighter than current cassette players. The tactile buttons, color-coded and shaped to facilitate user ease, are just one feature that will enhance reading pleasure. The basic model shown here varies only slightly from the advanced version, which includes additional buttons for the advanced navigation functions. The flash cartridge featured on the right will, in 95 percent of cases, hold an entire book, reducing the number of moving parts to keep track of. [Sidebar] Digital Talking Book (DTB) Milestones Completed -- Defined and prioritized DTB features -- Coordinated development and publication of Specifications for the Digital Talking Book (ANSI/NISO Z39.86) -- Simulated a DTB player using personal computer -- Developed a computer-based, life-cycle cost analysis(LCC) model for the NLS system and for candidate digital systems -- Developed computer software for DTB production and presentation -- Developed software to test conformance of players and DTBs with the ANSI/NISO standard -- User survey -- Player transition study -- Distribution flash cartridge study -- Player and flash-cartridge design contract awarded -- Distribution-system design contract awarded -- Distribution-system design contract Phase I and II -- Preliminary design review -- Player and flash cartridge developed -- Designed DTB containers and labels -- Web-Magazine pilot concluded -- Web-Book pilot launched -- Digital data management system designed START 1/12/04 - FINISH 10/1/08 The following ongoing projects, set to conclude in 2008, are shown with start dates in parentheses. Distribution system implementation 10/1/06 Flash-cartridge production 3/1/07 Flash-cartridge duplication 5/1/07 Manufacture initial lot of DTB containers and labels 8/1/07 Full player production 9/1/07 [Sidebar] For information on the NLS digital project Contact: Jean M. Moss Digital Projects Coordinator jemo@loc.gov Fax: (202) 707-1690 To view the Strategic Business Plan on the Web visit: www.loc.gov/nls/businessplan2006.html ### Newsstand The following announcements 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. Free Mystic Seaport passes The National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped has renewed its membership with Mystic Seaport's association of public libraries and is once again offering NLS patrons use of a free one-day seaport pass. The seaport is a world-renowned, not-for-profit historical and educational institution occupying thirty-seven acres on the Mystic River, near New London, Connecticut. Highlights of the site include restored tall ships, tours by shipwrights and craftsmen, and a variety of exhibit galleries. The pass entitles two adults and three children or grandchildren under eighteen to free admission to Mystic Seaport on the day of the week specified on the pass. The opportunity is available year-round. The pass will be sent by express delivery and will include a prepaid return envelope. If interested, e-mail jphi@loc.gov or fax (202) 707-0712, attention Mystic Pass Coordinator, Publications and Media Section. Include your name, street address, telephone number, and the date and day of the week you wish to visit Mystic Seaport. For visitor information, including accessibility details, membership opportunities, directions, lodging, and more, go to www.mysticseaport.org. EMAX software lets users read and respond to e-mail over the phone EMAX, a new service available from Electronic Virtual Assistant or EVA, reads e-mail messages to users over the telephone. Users may respond to e-mail messages verbally, and these responses will be recorded and sent as digital sound files. To avoid listening to spam or unwanted e-mails, subscribers may set up a "wanted" e-mail list for EMAX to read. The EMAX service is available to subscribers at the price of $19.95 per month with a thirty-day free trial. More information is available on the Internet at http://www.evanow.com/emax/ or by phone at 1-877-447-3382. Ziegler magazine commemorates a century of service The Matilda Ziegler Magazine for the Blind, the general-interest monthly that Helen Keller called "one of the most wonderful boons in the history of mankind," marked a century of publication with a special edition on March 2007. The magazine is available to any legally blind person at no charge and is available in contracted braille, on four-track/half-speed cassette, by e-mail, and online at www.matildaziegler.org. The magazine can be reached by phone at (212) 242-0263. The anniversary issue contains items reprinted from the magazine's inaugural issue, including newspaper articles about the publication's founding and congratulatory letters from Helen Keller and former U.S. presidents Grover Cleveland and Theodore Roosevelt. The magazine was founded by Matilda Ziegler, who lived from 1841 to 1932, and used her inheritance to establish and endow a foundation for the publication. The magazine reprints articles from four daily newspapers including the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, the Christian Science Monitor, and the Washington Post, and thirty magazines such as Time, Redbook, People, Oprah, and the Saturday Evening Post. Today, the magazine, popularly known as "the Ziegler," is read by individuals in ninety-one countries. ### _Books for Adults_ The following books were recently produced for the NLS program. To order books, contact your braille-lending 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." Adult Nonfiction Listener Supported: The Culture and History of Public Radio BR 16236 by Jack W. Mitchell 3 volumes National Public Radio's first employee and the original producer of All Things Considered relates the history of listener-supported radio in America. Analyzes the political and economic conditions that led to the Public Broadcasting Act of 1967. Traces the evolution of NPR's shows and examines its critics. 2005. BR 16236 ## Schott's Food and Drink Miscellany BR 16251 by Ben Schott 2 volumes Collection of culinary trivia, companion to Schott's Original Miscellany (BR 14934). Topics include spaghetti shapes, egg sizes, slang for drunkenness, cocktail recipes, space food, edible flowers, the Heimlich maneuver, Mrs. Beeton's Christmas Pudding, and the history of popcorn. 2003. BR 16251 ## Ty's Tricks BR 16317 by Ty Pennington 2 volumes The carpenter on The Learning Channel's "Trading Spaces" presents cheap and easy projects to transform any room. Using his "champagne house on a beer budget" home as an example, Pennington discusses flooring, lighting, and painting and offers other repair tips. 2003. BR 16317 ## Her Majesty's Spymaster: Elizabeth I, Sir Francis Walsingham, and the Birth of Modern Espionage BR 16338 by Stephen Budiansky 2 volumes Biography of the Puritan secretary of the Privy Council, who oversaw espionage for British monarch Elizabeth I. Describes ways Walsingham perfected techniques to operate secretly against Mary, Queen of Scots, and the Catholic countries of France and Spain. Explains his use of code breaking and secret agents. Violence. 2005. BR 16338 ## The Planets BR 16394 by Dava Sobel 2 volumes Author of Galileo's Daughter (RC 48871) describes the origins and oddities of the planets in our solar system. Each planet inspires the author's reflections on art, culture, or astrology, as well as scientific knowledge. In her essay on the sun, Sobel opines on the birth of the universe. 2005. BR 16394 ## Songs of the Blind Snowbird BR 16406 by Robert Michael Jacobs 3 volumes A gay former graphic designer who lost his eyesight in 1995 from CMV retinitis shares anecdotes that were published in his Key West newspaper column. Jacobs's accounts reveal his personal struggle to reinvent himself after the diagnosis and relate his emotional and physical experiences of being blind. 2003. BR 16406 ## Rocket Boys: A Memoir BR 16411 by Homer H. Hickam Jr. 3 volumes Retired NASA engineer reminisces about boyhood in West Virginia during the Sputnik era, when his first rocket launch burned down his mother's garden fence. He and his friends improved their models, ultimately winning the 1960 National Science Fair. The movie October Sky is based on this book. 1998. BR 16411 ## No End in Sight: My Life as a Blind Iditarod Racer BR 16418 by Rachael Scdoris and Rick Steber 3 volumes Twenty-one-year-old author discusses her Oregon childhood, her experience with low vision, and her determination to become a professional sled dog racer. Describes being introduced to the sport by her father, becoming the youngest athlete to win a five- hundred-mile race, and the obstacles she overcame to qualify for the Iditarod. 2006. BR 16418 ## Playing for Knight: My Six Seasons with Coach Knight BR 16419 by Steve Alford 3 volumes Basketball player describes his career from 1983 to 1989 under college coach Bobby Knight of the Indiana Hoosiers. Highlights important games including the 1984 Olympics, the Big Ten Conference, and the NCAA championships. Recalls Knight as a demanding and temperamental coach who taught him a work ethic. 1989. BR 16419 ## The Coldest Winter: A Stringer in Liberated Europe BR 16451 by Paula Fox 1 volume Memoir of the young writer Paula Fox, who in 1946 earned enough money to sail from New York to London. She recounts her travels in post-war Europe with little money but many adventures and encounters with interesting people. Sequel to Borrowed Finery (BR 14313). 2005. BR 16451 ## Weekend Afghans BR 16514 by Jean Leinhauser and Rita Weiss 1 volume More than fifty patterns to crochet and knit afghans and coverlets using big hooks and needles for speedy projects. Includes step-by- step instructions for lacy knits, granny crochet motifs, ripples, and afghans for babies. Includes a refresher course on basic crochet and knitting techniques. 1987. BR 16514 ## Dressing Tips and Clothing Resources for Making Life Easier BR 16516 by Shelley Peterman Schwarz 1 volume The author, who has multiple sclerosis, discusses finding, making, or altering clothes that are fashionable and easy for people with physical challenges to wear. Includes shopping advice; tips on selecting garments, sizes, and materials; and techniques for making dressing less difficult. Includes resources. 2000. BR 16516 ## Sandra Day O'Connor: How the First Woman on the Supreme Court Became Its Most Influential Justice BR 16570 by Joan Biskupic 5 volumes Traces Sandra Day O'Connor's rise to power culminating in her appointment by President Ronald Reagan in 1981 to be the first female Supreme Court justice. Analyzes O'Connor's position on controversial issues such as abortion, affirmative action, and the death penalty. Discusses her role as a pivotal voter. 2005. BR 16570 ## The Scratch of a Pen: 1763 and the Transformation of North America BR 16580 by Colin G. Calloway 3 volumes Prizewinning professor examines the cultural and political consequences of the 1763 Treaty of Paris, which ended the French and Indian War and yielded French and Spanish territories in southeastern America to British control. Discusses ensuing conflicts between native Americans and European settlers and events that precipitated the American Revolution. 2006. BR 16580 ## Rachael Ray Express Lane Meals: What to Keep on Hand, What to Buy Fresh for the Easiest-Ever 30-Minute Meals BR 16618 by Rachael Ray 2 volumes More wholesome, easy-to-prepare meals from the Food Network television show host and author of Cooking 'round the Clock (BR 15827). Lists seventy basic but versatile ingredients, both nonperishable and frozen, to stock. Recipes supplement these staples with a few fresh items so shoppers can use the express lane. Bestseller. 2006. BR 16618 ## Modigliani: A Life BR 16620 by Jeffrey Meyers 3 volumes Biography of Italian Jewish artist Amedeo Modigliani (1884-1920), who settled in Paris in 1906. Highlights his friendships with other artists including Pablo Picasso and poet Max Jacob, his many love affairs, the bohemian lifestyle that led to his early death, and his posthumous significance in the art world. 2006. BR 16620 ## The Little Book of Bridal Etiquette for the Twenty-first Century BR 16622 by Martha A. Woodham 1 volume Concise guide to proper wedding conduct by Elegant Bride magazine's etiquette columnist. Offers time-tested, practical advice for brides-to-be to avoid tackiness and social blunders. Discusses invitations, registration, guest lists, ceremonies, receptions, receiving lines, attire, and family issues. Includes marriage myths, budget tips, and cautionary tales of bad taste. 1995. BR 16622 ## Professional Ethics and Etiquette BR 16635 By J.G. Ferguson Publishing Company 1 volume Advice for developing business character and building professional relationships. Urges readers to assess their own personality, values, strengths, and weaknesses to identify areas needing improvement. Offers tips on becoming more responsible, improving time-management and memory skills, balancing life and work, and more. For senior high and older readers. 2004. BR 16635 ## Stitch 'n Bitch: The Knitter's Handbook BR 16637 by Debbie Stoller 3 volumes Cofounder of a trendy New York City knitting circle gives a brief history of this needlecraft. Presents the basics: how to cast on, bind off, and knit. Explains advanced stitching and repair techniques and provides details for over thirty projects, including Pippi Kneestockings, Sparkle Hat, and Under the Hoodie. Some strong language. 2003. BR 16637 ## Essential Manners for Men: What to Do, When to Do It, and Why BR 16638 by Peter Post 2 volumes An Emily Post Institute director who is Mrs. Post's great-grandson presents a men's guide to behavior in important personal, social, and job roles. Writing in a conversational tone with numerous anecdotes, Post offers advice on making introductions, understanding bathroom etiquette, dating, entertaining, handling business manners, and more. 2003. BR 16638 ## Crazy Horse, the Strange Man of the Oglalas: A Biography BR 16640 by Mari Sandoz 4 volumes A classic biography of the legendary military leader of the Oglala Sioux, newly introduced by Vine Deloria Jr. in 2004. Covers Crazy Horse's upbringing, nonconformity, battle strategy against the U.S. Army, and death in 1877. Portrays the lives of the Plains Indians from the 1850s through the 1870s. 1942. BR 16640 ## A Man's Whirled: Every Guy's Guide to Cooking with a Blender BR 16641 by Chris Peterson 2 volumes Simple, no-mess recipes for impressing dates, entertaining friends, and merely surviving. Offers suggestions for weeknight meals and game-day grub as well as cocktails, dips, sauces, spreads, soups, smoothies, breakfast treats, desserts, and more. Includes a section on kitchen basics and tips on grocery shopping, preparation, and serving. 2005. BR 16641 ## Staying Safe: A Teen's Guide to Sexually Transmitted Diseases BR 16645 by Miranda Hunter and William Hunter 1 volume Describes the characteristics of the major sexually transmitted diseases (STDs): gonorrhea, syphilis, chlamydia, herpes, and HIV/AIDS, with brief information on a few others. Includes accounts of teenagers who engaged in unsafe sexual practices. Features advice on the prevention of STDs and corrects misconceptions. For junior and senior high readers. 2005. BR 16645 ## The Widow's Financial Survival Guide: Handling Money Matters on Your Own BR 16646 by Nancy Dunnan 3 volumes Women's guide to short- and long-term legal and financial matters following a spouse's death. Lists ten tasks that need to be done immediately. Covers obtaining benefits, investing, handling taxes and 401(k)s, setting up credit cards and insurance, and planning for the future. Includes checklists, resources, and advice for young widows. 2003. BR 16646 ## Dark Dreams: The Story of Stephen King BR 16681 by Nancy Whitelaw 1 volume Biography of award-winning horror writer. Discusses King's difficult childhood in Maine, a setting for many of his stories, as well as his adolescence, college years, marriage, and eventual success. Describes King's struggles with censorship, fame, and the creative process. For senior high readers. 2006. BR 16681 ## Rebuilt: How Becoming Part Computer Made Me More Human BR 16751 by Michael Chorost 2 volumes Science writer recounts his decision to get a cochlear implant, or computer surgically imbedded in the skull, to artificially restore hearing after he became totally deaf in 2001. Describes his physical and mental changes and reflects on the implications of technological advances on the deaf community and on humanity. 2005. BR 16751 ## Pressure Cooking for Everyone BR 16761 by Rick Rodgers and Arlene Ward 2 volumes Dozens of pressure cooker recipes designed to reduce preparation and clean-up times. Explains basic mechanics of pressure cooking as well as various types, sizes, and safety features. Includes instructions for soups and stocks, main dishes, poultry and seafood, beans, risotto and grains, pasta sauces, vegetables, and desserts. 2000. BR 16761 ## Brave New World Revisited BR 16768 by Aldous Huxley 1 volume Series of essays in which the author examines various threats to human freedom predicted in his 1930s satirical novel Brave New World (BR 11922). Discusses overpopulation, government propaganda, brainwashing, chemically induced as well as subconsciously suggested persuasion, and education, along with possible countermeasures. 1958. BR 16768 ## Home and Exile BR 16771 by Chinua Achebe 1 volume Reflecting on his childhood, schooling, and career, renowned Nigerian novelist and poet Chinua Achebe recalls some impacts of European imperialism, which often displaced the African cultures it encountered. Praises writers of his generation for acknowledging the continent's aspirations that are denied by the myth of Western primacy. 2000. BR 16771 ## Right on Schedule: A Teen's Guide to Growth and Development BR 16772 by Jean Ford 1 volume Examines the physical, emotional, and social changes associated with adolescence in girls and boys. Describes what to expect during puberty, such as hair growth and acne. Explains the importance of maintaining proper hygiene. Also covers dating and sex, self-esteem issues, and peer pressure. For senior high and older readers. 2005. BR 16772 ## ### _Books for Adults_ The following books were recently produced for the NLS program. To order books, contact your braille-lending 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." Adult Fiction The Divide BR 16253 by Nicholas Evans 3 volumes Abbie Cooper, FBI wanted eco-terrorist, is found frozen in Montana. Her parents examine whether their unexpected divorce played a role in Abbie's attraction to the radical Rolf, in her death, and in their son Josh's drug addiction. Strong language, some explicit descriptions of sex, and some violence. Bestseller. 2005. BR 16253 ## A Long Shadow: An Inspector Ian Rutledge Mystery BR 16305 by Charles Todd 3 volumes Village of Dudlington, England; 1920. Shell-shocked inspector Ian Rutledge arrives in Northampton to investigate the attack of a constable. He suspects there is a connection between this crime and the previous disappearance of a young woman. Meanwhile, someone from the war stalks Rutledge. 2006. BR 16305 ## Out of Season BR 16306 by Robert Bausch 3 volumes Sheriff David Caldwell arrives at the aging resort town of Columbia Beach to establish a satellite office. He's also meeting his twenty-year-old son, who was released after serving time for killing his little brother. Meanwhile a young woman and the town bully provide complications. Strong language and some violence. 2005. BR 16306 ## The Warrior's Path: The Sacketts BR 16307 by Louis L'Amour 2 volumes 1630. When Yance Sackett's sister-in-law and another young woman are kidnapped by Indians, Yance and his brother Kin traverse the Warrior's Path from the Carolinas to Massachusetts Bay colony. Once the captives are rescued, Kin sails to Jamaica to find the culprits among pirates, cutthroats, and ruthless "businessmen." 1980. BR 16307 ## The Greenstone Grail: The Sangreal Trilogy, Book 1 BR 16308 by Amanda Hemingway 3 volumes In the small English village of Thornyhill, gifted twelve-year-old Nathan Ward realizes he is special when pieces of his dreams become reality, including a legendary greenish stone chalice. When the grail is stolen, Nathan sets out to uncover how it came into his world-and why. 2004. BR 16308 ## The Green Lantern: A Romance of Stalinist Russia BR 16311 by Jerome Charyn 2 volumes Moscow, 1930s. Apprentice Ivan Azerbaijan is cast as Shakespeare's King Lear opposite his beloved, actress Valentina Michaelson, who plays Cordelia. He enters a web of paranoia, brutality, and shifting alliances when his performances draw Soviet leader Joseph Stalin's attention. Some descriptions of sex, some violence, and some strong language. 2004. BR 16311 ## Passport Diaries BR 16314 by Tamara T. Gregory 2 volumes After being suspended from work for clashing with her boss more than once, African American attorney Kia Carson from L.A. takes a European vacation alone. In Greece she bumps into colleague Drew Crokos, who's visiting relatives, and they fall in love. Strong language and some explicit descriptions of sex. 2005. BR 16314 ## Faithless: A Sara Linton Mystery BR 16326 by Karin Slaughter 4 volumes Georgia medical examiner Sara Linton and her ex-husband, police chief Jeffrey Tolliver, investigate the death of a girl who was buried alive. They suspect a religious cult at the victim's farming collective after yet another grave is discovered. Violence, strong language, and some explicit descriptions of sex. 2005. BR 16326 ## Light from Heaven: The Mitford Years, Book 6 BR 16375 by Jan Karon 4 volumes Father Tim and Cynthia are house-sitting on a farm outside of Mitford when the bishop calls with instructions to jumpstart the revival of Holy Trinity, a mountain church closed forty years ago. Unusual adventures await Father Tim. Sequel to A New Song (BR 12273). Bestseller. 2005. BR 16375 ## The 5th Horseman: A Women's Murder Club Mystery BR 16377 by James Patterson and Maxine Paetro 2 volumes Homicide detective Lindsay Boxer and her colleagues in the Women's Murder Club investigate suspicious deaths at the San Francisco Municipal Hospital, where patients in recovery are suddenly dying at an alarming rate. Clues include buttons on the corpses' eyes. Strong language, some descriptions of sex, and some violence. Bestseller. 2006. BR 16377 ## Quid pro Quo BR 16383 by Vicki Grant 1 volume When fourteen-year-old Cyril MacIntyre's mother disappears, Cyril uses every skill at his disposal to find her. Since Mom is a recent law school graduate who forced Cyril to attend many classes with her, Cyril has more wits than most. A high-interest, low- vocabulary book. For senior high readers. 2005. BR 16383 ## Lost BR 16407 by Michael Robotham 3 volumes Detective Vincent Ruiz, from Suspect (BR 15893), has amnesia when police find him wounded in the Thames River. He enlists psychologist Joe O'Loughlin's help to regain his memory and learn why he's been investigating the case of a girl kidnapped three years ago. Violence and strong language. 2006. BR 16407 ## Leaving Home BR 16410 by Anita Brookner 2 volumes Shy London graduate student Emma Roberts leaves home to study in Paris, leaving her lonely widowed mother behind. She befriends Françoise, a happy-go-lucky librarian with a demanding parent of her own. When Emma is orphaned, she must reassess her needs as well as her friendships. 2005. BR 16410 ## Sarah's Song: A Red Gloves Novel BR 16412 by Karen Kingsbury 1 volume South Carolina. On each of the twelve days of Christmas, Sarah Lindeman hangs an ornament on her tree at the retirement home and sings about her late husband. This year she hopes that the ritual will help caregiver Beth Baldwin, a young mother who is contemplating divorce. 2004. BR 16412 ## How I Paid for College: A Novel of Sex, Theft, Friendship, and Musical Theater BR 16414 by Marc Acito 3 volumes New Jersey, 1983. Edward Zanni dreams of attending Juilliard, but his father Al won't pay. As Ed and his friends conspire to steal money from Al and his trophy wife, Ed finds himself attracted to both his girlfriend and a football player. Explicit descriptions of sex and strong language. 2004. BR 16414 ## The Gutter and the Grave BR 16415 by Ed McBain 2 volumes Bowery bum Matt Cordell was once a successful private investigator but turned to alcohol after discovering his wife's infidelity. When former neighbor Johnny Bridges asks him to investigate thefts from his business, Cordell uncovers murder and a femme fatale in the form of singer Laraine Marsh. Some strong language. 1958. BR 16415 ## The Goodness Gene BR 16420 by Sonia Levitin 2 volumes 2305. The Supreme Compassionate Director, a benign dictator, grooms his sixteen-year-old twins Will and Berk to become leaders. When Will tours a colony he learns the truth about his father's kingdom-and about the historical figure the brothers are clones of. For senior high readers. 2005. BR 16420 ## There's Something about Christmas BR 16483 by Debbie Macomber 2 volumes Small town reporter Emma Collins's first major assignment for the Puyallup, Washington, newspaper is to interview finalists in a fruitcake competition. Local pilot Oliver Hamilton flies Emma around the state to visit the three very wise woman bakers, and he and Emma end up falling in love. Includes recipes. 2005. BR 16483 ## Blue Moon BR 16485 by Marilyn Halvorson 1 volume Seventeen-year-old Bobbie Jo buys a blue roan mare and tries to train her to be a champion barrel racer. Neighbor and classmate Cole McCall helps coach the horse, but he proves to be a big distraction. A high-interest, low-vocabulary book. For senior high readers. 2004. BR 16485 ## Tomb of the Golden Bird: An Amelia Peabody Mystery, Book 18 BR 16562 by Elizabeth Peters 4 volumes Egypt, 1922. As archaeologist Amelia Emerson watches her rivals dig for King Tutankhamon's tomb, villains lure her husband, Radcliffe, and son, Ramses, into a trap. The attack coincides with the arrival of Radcliffe's half brother, Sethos, an antiquities thief-turned-British intelligence agent, who conceals a document that may endanger everyone. 2006. BR 16562 ## Riding Gain: A Talk Radio Mystery BR 16577 by Joyce Krieg 2 volumes Sacramento radio talk show host Shauna Bogart struggles with work problems when her boss forces her to give air time to a psychic. Then someone kills Shauna's former intern during a drug deal, and the grandmother of the accused killer asks Shauna to prove the grandson's innocence. 2005. BR 16577 ## The Bar Code Tattoo BR 16578 by Suzanne Weyn 2 volumes In the year 2025 the government tattoos a bar code on everyone at age seventeen. When sixteen-year-old Kayla's father commits suicide after receiving a belated bar code, Kayla joins a protest group led by classmate Mfumbe. Soon they are on the run. Some violence. For senior high readers. 2004. BR 16578 ## Cat Breaking Free: A Joe Grey Mystery BR 16579 by Shirley Rousseau Murphy 3 volumes Feline Joe Grey and his friends Dulcie and Kit discover that a motorcycle gang is hiding in tranquil Molena Point, California. The bad guys are breaking into local establishments and caging feral cats. Joe also suspects that his human's new girlfriend may be one of the outlaws. Some violence. 2005. BR 16579 ## Everyman BR 16617 by Philip Roth 1 volume An aging advertising man confronts the loneliness of growing old, regrets his philandering and other faults, and ponders his failing sexual and physical self. He reviews his life chronologically and feels sorry for hurting those he loved, including his estranged sons and three ex-wives. Strong language. Bestseller. 2006. BR 16617 ## Drive BR 16632 by James Sallis 1 volume A Hollywood stunt man named "Driver" moonlights at night driving getaway cars for random criminals. When a heist goes bad, a contract is put on Driver's head, but he protects himself and exacts his revenge in the Arizona desert. Violence and strong language. 2005. BR 16632 ## Kissing Vanessa BR 16634 by Simon Cheshire 1 volume Fifteen-year-old Kevin falls in love at first sight with Vanessa, the new girl at his British school. Kevin tries out the pointers his best friend Jack gives him to win her but only looks more nerdy when the ideas backfire. For senior high readers. 2003. BR 16634 ## The Dragon Quintet BR 16642 edited by Marvin Kaye 2 volumes Stories by Orson Scott Card, Elizabeth Moon, Tanith Lee, Mercedes Lackey, and Michael Swanwick. In Lee's "Love in a Time of Dragons," a tavern girl prefers the company of dragons to that of lustful men. Some descriptions of sex and some strong language. For junior and senior high readers. 2003. BR 16642 ## Anansi Boys BR 16644 by Neil Gaiman 3 volumes Fat Charlie considers his father's behavior so embarrassing that even the way he dies in a karaoke bar seems undignified. Then the arrival of a previously unknown brother named Spider, who is so much like their father, turns Charlie's life upside down. Some strong language. Bestseller. 2005. BR 16644 ## The Woman Who Waited BR 16648 by Andreï Makine 1 volume A twenty-six-year-old Russian researcher visits a remote village and meets Vera, a schoolteacher, who for thirty years has awaited the return of her soldier lover, reported killed in 1945. The visitor strives to understand Vera's stoic vigil and falls in love. Strong language and some explicit descriptions of sex. 2004. BR 16648 ## One More Step BR 16696 by Sheree Fitch 1 volume At first, fourteen-year-old Julian resents his mother's happiness with her new boyfriend Jean-Paul. But after Julian meets Jean- Paul's large family in Quebec and loses his own grandfather, he realizes that he also needs close relationships. Uncontracted braille. For senior high readers. 2002. BR 16696 ## Terrorist BR 16697 by John Updike 3 volumes Fatherless eighteen-year-old Ahmad-half Irish, half Egyptian-has been under the influence of imam Shaikh Rashid since he was eleven. Ahmad's Jewish guidance counselor in his inner-city New Jersey high school offers help, but Ahmad agrees to commit violence for his religious beliefs. Strong language and some descriptions of sex. Bestseller. 2006. BR 16697 ## Bro BR 16766 by Robert Newton Peck 1 volume Florida, 1933. Witnessing his grandfather's brutality six years ago left Tug Dockery unable to speak. Now, after his parents' deaths, the nine-year-old must go live on the grandfather's cattle ranch. Tug's beloved brother, Broda, escapes imprisonment to try to rescue Tug. Some violence. For junior and senior high readers. 2004. BR 16766 ## ### _Books for Children_ The following books were recently produced for the NLS program. To order books, contact your braille-lending library. Children's Nonfiction Ripley's Believe It or Not! Special Edition 2005 BR 16337 by Mary Packard 1 volume Strange but true "fascinating facts, amazing acts, and bizarre behavior, all based on the files of Robert Ripley." Entries range from devoted dogs and unusual pets to wordplay and advertising, zany transportation, sports events, medical mysteries, and quirky "odds and ends." Uncontracted braille. For grades 4-7 and older readers. 2004. BR 16337 ## Reaching for the Moon BR 16359 by Buzz Aldrin 1 volume The second astronaut to set foot on the moon recalls events in his life. Discusses the character traits that helped him participate in the space program. Describes his feelings about being on the first mission to the moon. PRINT/ BRAILLE. For grades 2-4. 2005. BR 16359 ## My Brother Martin: A Sister Remembers Growing Up with the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. BR 16360 by Christine King Farris 1 volume Author fondly recalls childhood memories of her younger brother Martin Luther King Jr., a civil rights activist. She describes their childhood games and pranks and upbringing in the segregated South. Shares inspirational family stories that influenced Dr. King's outlook. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades 2-4 and older readers. 2003. BR 16360 ## Michael Rosen's Sad Book BR 16361 by Michael Rosen 1 volume A father describes the sadness and other strong feelings he experiences after the death of his son. He tells how he tries to cope with his grief. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades 3-6 and older readers. 2004. BR 16361 ## Surprising Sharks BR 16362 by Nicola Davies 1 volume Introduces different species and sizes of sharks, pointing out the physical characteristics and behavior that make these sea creatures such efficient hunters. Reports that while sharks kill six humans every year, people kill six million sharks in a year. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades K-3. 2003. BR 16362 ## Reflections of a Peacemaker: A Portrait through Heartsongs BR 16385 by Mattie J.T. Stepanek 2 volumes Final collection of works by the young poet who succumbed to an incurable disease at age thirteen. His mother selected some two hundred poems to create a window into Mattie's life, mind, and spirit. Sequel to Hope through Heartsongs (BR 14065). For grades 3-6 and older readers. 2005. BR 16385 ## A Pride of African Tales BR 16392 by Donna L. Washington 1 volume Six folktales from West Africa. "The Boy Who Wanted the Moon" is a "pourquoi" tale from the Congo that explains why there are monkeys in the world. It tells about "a spoiled child, his doting father, and a great deal of foolishness." For grades 4-7 and older readers. 2004. BR 16392 ## Planets around the Sun BR 16445 by Seymour Simon 1 volume Introduces the nine planets of our solar system. For grades K-3. 2002. BR 16445 ## The Tales of Uncle Remus: The Adventures of Brer Rabbit BR 16692 retold by Julius Lester 1 volume A retelling of forty-eight Brer Rabbit tales in "modified, contemporary, Southern black English," with modern allusions. Includes "How the Animals Came to Earth," "Brer Rabbit and the Tar Baby," and "Brer Rabbit Tricks Brer Bear." For grades 5-8 and older readers. Coretta Scott King Award. 1987. BR 16692 ## Long Ball: The Legend and Lore of the Home Run BR 16700 by Mark Stewart and Mike Kennedy 1 volume Discusses the history of the home run and profiles the greatest hitters including Babe Ruth, Hank Aaron, and Mark McGwire. Recalls the most famous home runs and presents little-known facts about the longest, shortest, and strangest. For grades 4-7. 2006. BR 16700 ## Buffalo BR 16756 by Harold Picton 1 volume Traces the natural history of the North American plains and wood bison. Covers their origins, physical characteristics, behavior, and life cycle as well as folklore about them. Explains their near extinction and the successful conservation efforts that developed modern herds. For grades 6-9. 2005. BR 16756 ## Life of a Medieval Knight BR 16770 by James A. Corrick 1 volume Focuses on knighthood between the twelfth and fourteenth centuries when it flourished in Europe. Discusses the different stages of training-page, squire, and knight-and various means of earning money. Covers methods of attack, including sieges and close- quarter. Describes the Crusades, feudalism, and the end of chivalry. For grades 5-8. 2001. BR 16770 ## Now and Ben: The Modern Inventions of Benjamin Franklin BR 17002 by Gene Barretta 1 volume Discusses inventions of Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790) that are still in use today, such as bifocal glasses, lightning rods, rocking chairs, and flippers for swimming. Mentions Franklin's establishment of public services like libraries and his written documents, including the Declaration of Independence. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades 2-4. 2006. BR 17002 ## ### _Books for Children_ The following books were recently produced for the NLS program. To order books, contact your braille-lending library. Children's Fiction Miss Rumphius BR 16046 by Barbara Cooney 1 volume Young Alice recounts the life of the Lupine Lady-her great-aunt Alice Rumphius, who, as a little girl, loved the sea, longed to visit faraway places, and wished to make the world more beautiful. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades K-3. 1982. BR 16046 ## Terrific BR 16049 by Jon Agee 1 volume Eugene, a grumpy old man who mutters a sarcastic "terrific" to everything, is shipwrecked on an island. A talking parrot befriends him, helps him get off the island, and changes the way Eugene says his favorite word. PRINT/ BRAILLE. For grades K-3. 2005. BR 16049 ## Three French Hens: A Holiday Tale BR 16050 by Margie Palatini 1 volume When three French hens arrive unexpectedly at Phil Fox's apartment in the Bronx, all he sees are three possible meals. But he changes his mind when the good-hearted hens show him the true meaning of Christmas. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades K-3. 2005. BR 16050 ## The Legend of Luke: Redwall Abbey BR 16309 by Brian Jacques 3 volumes Mouse Martin the Warrior sets out from Redwall Abbey to journey to the northland shore, his birthplace. There he learns about the brave and noble deeds of his father, Luke-a warrior chieftain-and uncovers mysteries about the Abbey's early years. For grades 5-8. 1999. BR 16309 ## Inkspell BR 16310 by Cornelia Funke 5 volumes One year after Meggie's adventures in Inkheart (BR 14997), Dustfinger-the fire-eater brought into being from words- desperately needs to return to the original tale. Meggie, her parents, and Dustfinger's apprentice Farid follow him and soon are caught inside Inkworld, too. For grades 5-8 and older readers. 2005. BR 16310 ## The Long Patrol: Redwall Abbey BR 16312 by Brian Jacques 3 volumes A frisky young hare called Tammo exchanges imaginary enemies for real ones when his mother sends him to join the Long Patrol of warrior hares. He proves his mettle in the defense of Redwall Abbey against the Rapscallions led by the Greatrat Damug Warfang. For grades 5-8. 1997. BR 16312 ## How the Grinch Stole Christmas BR 16316 by Dr. Seuss 1 volume The Grinch, whose heart is two sizes too small, tries to abolish Christmas by stealing all the presents from the people in the valley. For grades K-3. 1957. BR 16316 ## Pearls of Lutra: Redwall Abbey BR 16332 by Brian Jacques 3 volumes Redwall Abbey has a hidden treasure of six large, pink pearls. Hedgehog maid Tansy is determined to find them but so is Emperor Ublaz, who stole them years ago from the otters of Holt Lutra. Meanwhile Martin the Warrior attempts to rescue the kidnapped Abbott Durral. For grades 5-8. 1996. BR 16332 ## Show Way BR 16358 by Jacqueline Woodson 1 volume Sewing has helped the author's family find the road to freedom. This tradition began with mothers and daughters who made "show ways," patchwork quilts designed to reveal escape routes from slavery. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades 2-4 and older readers. Newbery Honor. 2005. BR 16358 ## The Original Curious George BR 16363 by H.A. Rey 1 volume George is a little monkey who lives in Africa. His curiosity leads to his capture by the man in the big yellow hat and lands him in many adventures before he arrives at his new home in a city zoo. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades K-3. 1941. BR 16363 ## Easter Egg Disaster: A Harry and Emily Adventure BR 16381 by Karen Gray Ruelle 1 volume Harry and Emily, cat brother and sister, make a mess when they dye Easter eggs and hide them to surprise their parents. Beginning chapter book. For grades K-3. 2004. BR 16381 ## Frog and Toad All Year BR 16395 by Arnold Lobel 1 volume Five stories celebrating Frog and Toad's friendship and activities through all the seasons of the year, from sledding in winter to eating ice cream in summer. Beginning reader. For grades K-3. 1976. BR 16395 ## The Incredible Journey BR 16409 by Sheila Burnford 1 volume A Siamese cat, an old bull terrier, and a young Labrador retriever travel 250 miles together through the Canadian wilderness to find their family. Along the way they face the dangers of starvation, wild animals, and natural disasters. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 1960. BR 16409 ## The Jungle Book: The Mowgli Stories BR 16413 by Rudyard Kipling 2 volumes Eight stories about the adventures of Mowgli, a boy reared by a pack of wolves in a jungle in India. Presented in Kipling's preferred arrangement. Includes a ninth non-Mowgli tale, "Rikki- tikki-tavi," about a valiant mongoose. For grades 4-7 and older readers. 1894. BR 16413 ## The Hundred Dresses BR 16416 by Eleanor Estes 1 volume The girls in her class mock Wanda Petronski because she claims to have a hundred dresses lined up in her closet but wears the same faded dress everyday. And they tease her about her Polish last name. Then Wanda stops coming to school. For grades 3-6. Newbery Honor. 1944. BR 16416 ## The Complete Tales of Winnie-the-Pooh BR 16417 by A.A. Milne 2 volumes The adventures of Christopher Robin, a boy, and his favorite companions-Winnie-the-Pooh, a bear; Eeyore, an old grey donkey; and Rabbit, Piglet, Kanga, and Baby Roo. Contains the unabridged texts of Winnie-the-Pooh, first published in 1926, and The House at Pooh Corner, from 1928. For grades K-3 and older readers. 1994. BR 16417 ## Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH BR 16422 by Robert C. O'Brien 2 volumes Threatened with the loss of home and family, Mrs. Frisby, a widowed field mouse, seeks help from a colony of rats. Escapees from the NIMH laboratory, these superintelligent rats provide a solution to her dilemma. For grades 4-7. Newbery Medal. 1971. BR 16422 ## Babe: The Gallant Pig BR 16423 by Dick King-Smith 1 volume A piglet named Babe comes to Farmer Hogget's farm, where he is adopted by an old sheepdog. Soon Babe handles the farmer's flock of sheep so well that the farmer enters Babe in a sheepdog contest. For grades 3-6. 1983. BR 16423 ## Outlaw Princess of Sherwood: A Tale of Rowan Hood BR 16424 by Nancy Springer 1 volume When King Solon the Red tried to marry off his daughter Princess Ettarde, she ran away and joined Rowan Hood's outlaw band. Now to lure Ettarde, the king imprisons her mother, the queen, in a cage in cold Sherwood Forest. Sequel to Lionclaw (BR 14876). For grades 4-7. 2003. BR 16424 ## Chico BR 16446 by Sandra Day O'Connor 1 volume Six-year-old Sandra loves the animals on her family's Arizona ranch, especially the small horse, Chico. While Sandra is riding Chico to go check on a baby calf, a rattlesnake startles Chico. Sandra must think quickly. Autobiographical story by the first woman justice on the Supreme Court. For grades K-3. 2005. BR 16446 ## Make Way for Ducklings BR 16447 by Robert McCloskey 1 volume Five helpful Boston policemen stop busy city traffic so that Mrs. Mallard can move her family of eight ducklings from their island in the Charles River to their new home in the Public Garden. For grades K-3. Caldecott Medal. 1941. BR 16447 ## The Penderwicks: A Summer Tale of Four Sisters, Two Rabbits, and a Very Interesting Boy BR 16482 by Jeanne Birdsall 2 volumes A widowed father takes his four daughters, aged four through twelve, and the family dog on a three-week vacation at a cottage on a Berkshire Mountain estate. The girls make friends with the owner's son, much to his snobbish mother's dismay. For grades 4-7. National Book Award. 2005. BR 16482 ## Mariel of Redwall: Redwall Abbey BR 16572 by Brian Jacques 3 volumes Mousemaid Mariel undertakes a quest for vengeance against the searat Gabool and his Rodent Corsairs, who imprisoned her father and left her to drown at sea. She journeys to Redwall Abbey and finds stalwart companions to accompany her through the Moss-flower woods back to Gabool's stronghold. For grades 5-8. 1991. BR 16572 ## Gulliver in Lilliput BR 16693 retold by Margaret Hodges 1 volume On a voyage in the South Seas, an Englishman finds himself shipwrecked in Lilliput, a land where the people are only six inches high. For grades 3-6. 1995. BR 16693 ## Annie and the Old One BR 16694 by Miska Miles 1 volume Annie, a young Navajo girl, is upset thinking her grandmother could die. When her grandmother announces that she will return to the earth when the rug on the loom is finished, Annie tries to stop the weaving. For grades 3-6. Newbery Honor. 1971. BR 16694 ## Green Eggs and Ham BR 16721 by Dr. Seuss 1 volume In this rhyming story, Sam-I-Am follows his companion everywhere, begging him to taste a dish of green eggs and ham. Uncontracted braille. PRINT/BRAILLE. For preschool-grade 2. 1960. BR 16721 ## The Foot Book BR 16722 by Dr. Seuss 1 volume Rhythmic tale about the many kinds of feet you meet-front feet, back feet, red feet, black feet-depending on whom they belong to. Uncontracted braille. PRINT/BRAILLE. For preschool-grade 2. 1968. BR 16722 ## Dr. Seuss's ABC BR 16723 by Dr. Seuss 1 volume Rhymes for each letter in the alphabet using rhythm and repetition as learning tools. "BIG C / little c / What begins with C? / Camel on the ceiling / C....c....C." Uncontracted braille. PRINT/BRAILLE. For preschool-grade 2. 1963. BR 16723 ## The Cat in the Hat BR 16724 by Dr. Seuss 1 volume A story in rhyme about two bored children sitting at home on a rainy day while their mother is out. Then the Cat in the Hat arrives on their doormat to show them good fun with his tricks and games. Uncontracted braille. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades K-3. 1957. BR 16724 ## Figgs and Phantoms BR 16749 by Ellen Raskin 1 volume Chronicles the fantastic adventures of the Figg family after they leave show business and settle in the town of Pineapple. Young Mona's favorite relative is her Uncle Florence, a book dealer who is leaving soon for mysterious Capri. For grades 5-8. Newbery Honor Book. 1974. BR 16749 ## Click, Clack, Quackity-Quack: An Alphabetical Adventure BR 17001 by Doreen Cronin 1 volume An assortment of farm animals, previously met in Click, Clack, Moo (BR 13089), enjoy a wonderful picnic going through the letters of the alphabet. PRINT/BRAILLE. For preschool-grade 2. 2005. BR 17001 ## Bebé Goes Shopping BR 17003 by Susan Middleton Elya 1 volume Rhyming text describes a trip to the supermercado for a Mamá and her sweet Bebé, who can't keep his hands inside the shopping cart until they reach the animal crackers. Includes a glossary of Spanish words. PRINT/BRAILLE. For preschool-grade 2. 2006. BR 17003 ## Bad Boys BR 17004 by Margie Palatini 1 volume Willy and Wally, two big, bad wolves, dress in sheep's clothing to hide out with the flock and steal some lamb. But Betty Mutton sees through their disguises and has her own plan for the newcomers. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades K-3. 2003. BR 17004 ## ### Braille Magazines The following is a list of braille magazines in the Library of Congress program. Readers may obtain free personal subscriptions to these magazines. For information on the availability of specific magazines, consult the library that send you braille materials. 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