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Two new factsheets have become available.
2004 Calendars lists organizations that produce calendars in braille, print-braille, and large print, together with specifications, prices, and ordering information. The factsheet is available in print on request from the Reference Section and online at <www.loc.gov/nls/reference/factsheets/calendars2004.html>.
Selected Veterans Organizations lists organizations that assist eligible visually or physically handicapped veterans and provides brief descriptions of the groups, contact information, principal publications, and web sites. The factsheet is available in print on request from the Reference Section and online at <www.loc.gov/nls/reference/factsheets/veterans.html>.
The members of the Collection Development Advisory Group wish to thank fellow patrons and librarians for their input concerning the NLS program. Ideas and suggestions from readers are key ingredients in the success of our program and are thoroughly discussed in the committee's deliberations.
Please continue to assist us by contacting committee members or your cooperating braille or talking-book library with your suggestions.
The group will meet again at NLS on May 26-28, 2004.
Two NLS programs offer readers samplings of magazines not otherwise available through network libraries. Subscribers to Magazine of the Month and Young Adult Magazine of the Month receive a different magazine on audio cassette each month. For a free subscription to either program, contact your cooperating talking-book library. Although the selections are subject to change, subscribers will receive some of the following magazines during 2004.
Backwoods Home, Black Enterprise, Dog Fancy, Family History, Humanist, Jane, Latin Trade, Military History, Policy Review, Saturday Evening Post, Success, Writing Basics
Allure, Black Belt, Black Collegian, bop magazine, Circus, E for Environment, Elle Girl, Latina, Snowboarder, Spin, Star Trek Communicator, Teen Beat
Books listed in this issue of Talking Book Topics were recently sent to cooperating libraries. The complete collection contains books by many authors on fiction and nonfiction subjects, including biographies, classics, gothics, mysteries, romances, and others. Contact your cooperating library to learn more about the wide range of books available in the collection.
Cassette books are labeled with the code RC and play at 15/16 ips. To order books, contact your cooperating library.
Note: For the information of the reader, a notice may appear immediately following the book description to indicate occurrences of strong language, explicit descriptions of sex, or violence. The word "some" before any of these terms indicates an occasional or infrequent occurrence, as in "some strong language."
Lillian Gish: Her Legend, Her Life RC 53935
by Charles Affron
read by Susan McInerney
4 cassettes
Using letters, interviews, and the subject's unpublished autobiography, Affron offers a portrait of the
public and private life of film actress Lillian Gish (1893-1993). Describes her evolution from child
prodigy to silent screen star to her last performance in 1987 in The Whales of August. 2001.
The Lord God Made Them All RC 54019
by James Herriot
read by Bob Askey
3 cassettes (Reissue)
Following World War II, James Herriot returns home to Yorkshire and his work treating the diseases and
injuries of the area's farm animals. Postwar life is normal except for his trip to Russia with a load of
pedigreed sheep. Sequel to All Things Wise and Wonderful (RC 53147). 1981.
The Sibley Guide to Bird Life and Behavior RC 54492
by David Sibley
read by Robert Blumenfeld
7 cassettes in 2 containers
Presents a basic overview of bird biology: evolution, behavior, habitats, and how the body works. Then
bird experts and ornithologists discuss eighty specific bird families of North America, covering
taxonomy, foraging and breeding patterns, and conservation status. Sponsored by the National Audubon
Society. 2001.
Principles for a Free Society: Reconciling Individual Liberty with the Common Good RC 54694
by Richard A. Epstein
read by Richard Hauenstein
3 cassettes
A legal scholar makes the libertarian case for limited government and laissez-faire capitalism. Examines
a range of public policy issues. Assesses the strengths and weaknesses of the public and private sectors
for reaching collective solutions. 1998.
Twelve Angry Men RC 54790
by Reginald Rose
read by Ray Hagen
1 cassette
Critically acclaimed American drama. On a hot summer afternoon in New York City in 1957, twelve
members of a jury deliberate the fate of a young man charged with first-degree murder in the death of his
father. Eleven jurors believe the case presents no reasonable doubt, but one disagrees. 1955.
Florence, a Delicate Case RC 54795
by David Leavitt
read by Laura Giannarelli
1 cassette
Explores expatriates' attraction to this Italian city. Examines Florence's twin status as a capital of great art
and a haven of permissive sexual attitudes. Discusses books and movies set there and the city's appeal as
a destination for homosexual artists and scholars. 2002.
Fighting with the Screaming Eagles: With the 101st Airborne from Normandy to Bastogne RC 54900
by Robert M. Bowen
read by Mark Ashby
2 cassettes
Memoir of a sergeant who joined the Glider Infantry Regiment of the 101st Airborne in 1943. Recalls
events from basic training, the D-Day landing in Normandy, Operation "Market Garden," and the Battle
of the Bulge. Bowen says he began writing this account in 1945 while recovering from wounds. Some
strong language. 2001.
The Perricone Prescription: A Physician's Twenty-eight Day Program for Total Body and Face
Rejuvenation RC 54931
by Nicholas Perricone
read by Bill Wallace
2 cassettes
Physician and author of The Wrinkle Cure (RC 53662) details his regimen for skin and general health
care--recommending a specific diet, an exercise plan, and lotions to lessen the effects of aging. Bestseller
2002.
An Army at Dawn: The War in North Africa, 1942-1943; Liberation Trilogy, Volume 1 RC 54939
by Rick Atkinson
read by Ted Stoddard
5 cassettes
Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Crusade (RC 41346) and The Long Gray Line (RC 30303) analyzes the
1942-1943 Operation TORCH invasion of North Africa--the first joint Allied effort. Describes the action
between the green U.S. troops and Rommel's battle-hardened Afrika Korps and the conflict between the
British and American commands. 2002.
No Lifeguard on Duty: The Accidental Life of the World's First Supermodel RC 54943
by Janice Dickinson
read by Isabel Keating
2 cassettes
Author discusses her life's extremes from periods of high energy to times of near self-destruction. Relates
her roller-coaster ride in the world of modeling and her interest in photography, as well as her multiple
marriages, superficial relationships, drug addiction, and abuse by her father. Explicit descriptions of sex
and strong language. Bestseller 2002.
A Life God Rewards RC 55064
by Bruce Wilkinson
read by Bob Moore
1 cassette
In this companion volume to The Prayer of Jabez (RC 52284) and Secrets of the Vine (RC 52285),
Wilkinson discusses Jesus' teachings that show a direct connection between what believers do today and
what they will experience in eternity. Bestseller 2002.
Wild Nights: Nature Returns to the City RC 55069
by Anne Matthews
read by Jill Ferris
2 cassettes
New York City sprawl's encroachment on the countryside reveals the growing urban presence of wildlife
including coyotes, wild turkeys, and migratory birds. "Never in American history have so many people
lived near so many wild animals," warns this naturalist author, who offers startling predictions for large
American cities by 2050. 2001.
Van Loon's Lives: Being a True and Faithful Account of a Number of Highly Interesting Meetings with
Certain Historical Personages, from Confucius and Plato to Voltaire and Thomas Jefferson, about Whom
We Had Always Felt a Great Deal of Curiosity and Who Came to Us as Our Dinner Guests in a Bygone
Year RC 55071
by Hendrik Willem Van Loon
read by Bill Wallace
5 cassettes
An eclectic collection of biographical sketches of historical personages chosen by the author as
interesting combinations of dinner companions. More than forty profiles of musicians, artists, poets,
philosophers, and political and religious leaders ensue, with appropriate menus and dinner music. 1942.
A Crusade for Stroke Prevention: A Program for Immediate, Aggressive Utilization of New Knowledge
and Technology That Could Reduce Strokes by Ninety Percent RC 55087
by J. Crayton Pruitt
read by Jake Williams
1 cassette
Physician describes the causes of stroke as well as its diagnosis, prevention, screening, and treatment.
Includes sample questions to ask the surgeon. 2000.
The Gangs of New York: An Informal History of the Underworld RC 55088
by Herbert Asbury
read by L.J. Ganser
3 cassettes
Uses police records, newspapers, and criminals' memoirs to chronicle the crime permeating New York
City in the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Includes the history of such notorious neighborhoods
as the Bowery, Hell's Kitchen, and Five Points. Some violence and some strong language. 1927.
Learning a Living: A Guide to Planning Your Career and Finding a Job for People with Learning
Disabilities, Attention Deficit Disorder, and Dyslexia RC 55089
by Dale S. Brown
read by Jake Williams
3 cassettes
The author of Job-Hunting for the So-Called Handicapped or People Who Have Disabilities (RC 53895)
offers advice on career planning. Providing applicable how-to tips, recommends researching educational
and work opportunities and building social skills. For senior high and older readers. 2000.
The Uncomplicated Guide to Diabetes Complications RC 55092
edited by Marvin E. Levin and Michael A. Pfeifer
read by Jake Williams
2 cassettes
Recommendations from the American Diabetes Association for the control and prevention of
complications. Medical specialists describe testing, treatments, and care for eyes and feet,
gastrointestinal problems, nerve function, kidney and heart disease, sexual dysfunctions, psychosocial
complications, and more. 2002.
The Essential Harold Cruse: A Reader RC 55095
edited by William Jelani Cobb
read by Jake Williams
3 cassettes
Selected writings by a prominent African American scholar. Includes essays from his 1967 classic book,
The Crisis of the Negro Intellectual, in which he calls for black autonomy. Includes a 1997 interview
from the Radical History Review and works dealing with Marxism and Jewish relations. 2002.
Temperament: The Idea That Solved Music's Greatest Riddle RC 55096
by Stuart Isacoff
read by Dennis Rooney
2 cassettes
The editor of Piano Today investigates the conundrum that vexed composers and listeners for centuries:
how to establish musical intervals. Isacoff describes the religious, mathematical, and philosophical
barriers to the acceptance in the eighteenth century of the "equal temperament" method, which
definitively solved the problem by dividing the octave into twelve equal segments. 2001.
Soldier: A Poet's Childhood RC 55097
by June Jordan
read by Gail Nelson
1 cassette
Poet and activist Jordan's memoir of childhood in Harlem and Brooklyn. Recalls the misalliance of her
West Indian immigrant parents and her ambivalence toward her ambitious, abusive father. Uses vivid
images and prose poems to recreate feelings about everything from playing cowboys to her first date.
Some violence and some strong language. Alex Award. 2000.
Tell My Horse: Voodoo and Life in Haiti and Jamaica RC 55098
by Zora Neale Hurston
read by Robin Miles
2 cassettes
Travelog and description of Neo-African religious practices based on the author's personal experiences in
1930s Haiti and Jamaica. Covers anthropology, natural history, and politics of these countries. Discusses
the main Voodoo deities, ceremonies, and the strange phenomenon of possession. 1938.
Tank: The Progress of a Monstrous War Machine RC 55135
by Patrick Wright
read by David Cutler
4 cassettes
British historian chronicles the armored tank's development--from World War I, when it was an opening
wedge in mechanized warfare, through the late twentieth century, when its electronics and its remote-controlled operation evolved. Discusses the tank's symbolic significance in social, political, and
philosophical contexts. 2000.
Still Waters RC 55179
by Jennifer Lauck
read by Jill Fox
3 cassettes
In this continuation of her memoir begun in Blackbird (RC 51774), Jennifer is taken in by an aunt and
uncle to escape her abusive stepmother. Her adoptive family, however, is also dysfunctional. She enters
her teens full of anger and later explores her brother's suicide. Some strong language. 2001.
Chocolate from the Cake Mix Doctor RC 55184
by Anne Byrn
read by Kerry Cundiff
3 cassettes
Author of The Cake Mix Doctor (RC 52035) turns her attention to chocolate. Starting with a
supermarket-brand packaged cake mix, Byrn offers 150 easy recipes for deep, dark, delicious cakes from
devil's food to the Tunnel of Fudge. 2001.
The Execution of Major Andre RC 55190
by John Evangelist Walsh
read by Tom Burch
2 cassettes
Revisionist account dispels the legends about the bravery and sophistication of the British officer who
conspired with American general Benedict Arnold to take West Point in September 1780. Justifies his
execution as a spy on orders from George Washington and exposes the arrogance and ineptness that led
to his capture. 2001.
The Bureau: The Secret History of the FBI RC 55193
by Ronald Kessler
read by Tom Burch
4 cassettes
Comprehensive history of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, from its beginning in 1908 through the
September 11, 2001, World Trade Center and Pentagon attacks and the war on terrorism. Assesses the
bureau's failures and accomplishments, including the Watergate scandal and the Waco disaster. By the
author of The FBI (RC 37795). Some strong language. 2002.
Christ: A Crisis in the Life of God RC 55196
by Jack Miles
read by Lou Harpenau
3 cassettes
Author considers the Bible as a work of art and Christ as a literary character rather than as a historical
figure. The death and resurrection of Christ are portrayed as a resolution to God's distress and the only
way to remove the sins of the world and heal humanity. Sequel to God: A Biography (RC 41337). 2001.
The Russia Hand: A Memoir of Presidential Diplomacy RC 55208
by Strobe Talbott
read by Bill Wallace
4 cassettes
Diplomatic memoir by the former deputy secretary of state and top Clinton advisor on Soviet affairs.
Details the close relationship between presidents Clinton and Yeltsin during the post-Cold War years and
the vested interest the United States had in aiding Russian transition from a communist state to a
fledgling democracy. 2002.
Mules and Men RC 55230
by Zora Neale Hurston
read by Laura Giannarelli
2 cassettes
This collection of seventy African American folktales and voodoo rituals resulted from the author's
travels across the southern United States in the late 1920s. Along with the folklore, Hurston includes an
account of her experiences as a collector. She records the stories in the dialects spoken at the time. Some
strong language. 1935.
The Complete and Easy Guide to Social Security, Healthcare Rights, and Government Benefits RC
55235
by Faustin F. Jehle
read by Mark Ashby
2 cassettes
Guide to monetary and health-care benefits under social security, medicare and medicaid, HMOs, and
other governmental programs. Includes information on disability, veterans, living wills, supplemental
security income, and patients' rights (including the right to appeal). 2000.
Alpine Achievement: A Chronicle of the United States Disabled Ski Team RC 55239
by Lori J. Batcheller
read by Colleen Delany
2 cassettes
A brief history of skiing with adaptive equipment to compensate for physical disabilities. Discusses the
challenges faced by world-class athletes including vision-impaired skiers and amputees who participate
in the United States Disabled Ski Team. 2002.
Connect RC 55244
by Edward M. Hallowell
read by John Hammock
3 cassettes
A psychiatrist offers suggestions for finding inner peace by connecting with other people and with
traditions and ideals. Uses anecdotes from his patients and his own life to illustrate how to achieve
satisfaction from relationships. Explains how health and happiness depend on connections. 1999.
President Nixon: Alone in the White House RC 55252
by Richard Reeves
read by Robert Sams
6 cassettes
Through the examination of papers and tapes declassified long after Nixon's death, Reeves reveals the
insular, deceptive nature of his presidency, which extended from 1969 to 1974. Documents what Nixon
experienced in the White House, what he knew, and what he actually did, "sometimes hour by hour,
sometimes minute by minute." 2001.
At the Hands of Persons Unknown: The Lynching of Black America RC 55259
by Philip Dray
read by David Toney
5 cassettes
History of lynching in America--its causes, perpetrators, and victims--and its lasting effect on race
relations. Profiles the people who fought to expose and eradicate the practice: Ida Wells, James Weldon
Johnson, Walter White, W.E.B. Du Bois, and others. Violence and some strong language. 2002.
Live from New York: An Uncensored History of "Saturday Night Live" RC 55275
by Tom Shales and James Andrew Miller
read by Barry Bernson
4 cassettes
Oral history of television show Saturday Night Live, which premiered in 1975. Describes the many feuds
and love affairs among the various writers, performers, guest hosts, and executives. Includes interviews
with Lorne Michaels, Dan Aykroyd, Chris Rock, Mike Myers, Billy Crystal, Bill Murray, and dozens
more. Strong language. Bestseller 2002.
Forward Drive: The Race to Build "Clean" Cars for the Future RC 55281
by Jim Motavalli
read by Kerry Cundiff
2 cassettes
A comprehensive account of the emergence of the auto industry's advanced "clean car" technology.
Covers alternative-energy vehicle development from early electric models to cutting-edge fuel-cell
research. Told from the dual perspective of a car enthusiast and concerned environmentalist. 2000.
Omar! My Life on and off the Field RC 55282
by Omar Vizquel
read by Tom Burch
2 cassettes
Autobiography of the Cleveland Indians shortstop, born to a close, middle-class family in Caracas,
Venezuela. Describes his long baseball career: he began playing at eight, entered the American minor
leagues at seventeen, and later rose to the majors, where he has won the Gold Glove fielding award nine
times. 2002.
For the Love of Books: One Hundred Fifteen Celebrated Writers on the Books They Love Most RC
55283
compiled by Ronald B. Shwartz
read by Roy Avers
3 cassettes
In brief essays, 115 writers--mostly American, British, and Canadian--identify three to six works that
influenced or affected them most deeply and explain why. Respondents to editor Shwartz's invitation,
arranged alphabetically, include Dave Barry, Rita Dove, Penelope Fitzgerald, Pete Hamill, Elmore
Leonard, Ved Mehta, Joyce Carol Oates, Mario Puzo, and Kurt Vonnegut. 1999.
Strangers in the House: Coming of Age in Occupied Palestine RC 55285
by Raja Shehadeh
read by Richard Hauenstein
2 cassettes
A Palestinian lawyer residing in Ramallah recounts his family's reactions to the Israeli military
occupation of their homeland while he was growing up. His memoir explores his unresolved relationship
with his politically active father, who was murdered in 1985. Discusses his ideological problems with the
continuing Palestinian-Israeli conflict. Some strong language. 2002.
Rekindling the Flame: The Many Paths to a Vibrant Judaism RC 55286
by Samuel Osherson
read by Bruce Huntey
2 cassettes
A psychotherapist focuses on an American Jewish dilemma: without traditional observance, how to find
joy and identity in Judaism. Offers real-life examples of Jewish men and women who have developed
their own rituals and begun their own traditions. 2001.
Revenge: A Story of Hope RC 55288
by Laura Blumenfeld
read by Madelyn Buzzard
3 cassettes
Memoir of a Jewish American reporter, honeymooning in Jerusalem, who seeks retaliation against the
Palestinian terrorist who wounded her father a decade earlier. Blumenfeld uses her journalist's credentials
to cultivate the shooter's family. But as she pursues her quarry, the impersonal enemy is humanized, and
Blumenfeld's perspective shifts dramatically. Some violence. 2002.
Hate Crime: The Story of a Dragging in Jasper, Texas RC 55294
by Joyce King
read by Mitzi Friedlander
2 cassettes
Recounts events leading up to and following the brutal, racially motivated June 1998 killing of an
unarmed black man by three white men in East Texas. Delves into the perpetrators' backgrounds,
detailing how incarceration in the Texas Prison System helped shape their attitudes. Some violence and
some strong language. 2002.
The China Threat: How the People's Republic Targets America RC 55297
by Bill Gertz
read by Kerry Cundiff
2 cassettes
Reporter and author of Betrayal (RC 48196) presents government documents as evidence of Chinese
espionage and support of terrorism aimed at forcing the United States out of Asia. Argues that the
Clinton-Gore administration's policies enabled China to threaten America's national security and world
stability. 2000.
The Navajo Code Talkers RC 55315
by Doris A. Paul
read by Bill Quinn
1 cassette
History of the Navajos' development of a radio code for the U.S. military that remained unbreakable
throughout World War II. Explains why the code confused the Japanese enemy forces. Contains the
Navajo communicators' personal accounts of action in the field under fire. 1973.
Pakistan: In the Shadow of Jihad and Afghanistan RC 55317
by Mary Anne Weaver
read by Yolande Bavan
3 cassettes
A journalist with twenty years of experience in the Middle East portrays a strife-torn country strategic to
U.S. foreign policy. Weaver covers her meetings with Benazir Bhutto, the first woman prime minister in
the Islamic world; General Zia ul-Haq; militant Islamist leaders; and head of state General Pervez
Musharraf. 2002.
The Selected Poems of Li Po RC 55318
by Li Po
read by Gordon Gould
1 cassette
Presents the T'ang Dynasty Chinese poet Li Po (A.D. 701-762), who composed his pieces in appreciation
of the natural world 1,200 years ago. Considered to be expressions of Taoist and Zen practice, the poems
are arranged in approximately chronological order. Translated by David Hinton. 1996.
Approaching the Qur'an: The Early Revelations RC 55322
translated by Michael Sells
read by Ken Kliban
2 cassettes
A religious scholar introduces the non-Arabic speaker to the beauty and wisdom of the Muslim holy text
while explaining its cultural and historical context. Sells renders the earliest Suras (chapters of the
Qur'an) into modern English, and explores their subtleties and meanings in subsequent commentaries.
1999.
A History of Israel and the Holy Land RC 55324
edited by Michael Avi-Yonah
read by Butch Hoover
3 cassettes
Scholarly essays describe the land, culture, and people of the Holy Land from prehistory to twentieth-century Israel's fiftieth anniversary in the year 2000. Discusses the influences of the Canaanites, the
Roman invasion, the Byzantines, the Arab conquest, the Crusades, the Ottoman Empire, and the British
mandate. Foreword by Shimon Peres. 2001.
Mayo Clinic on Alzheimer's Disease RC 55325
edited by Ronald Petersen
read by John Richardson
2 cassettes
Physician defines and describes Alzheimer's disease--a form of dementia that affects millions of mostly
older patients. Discusses the biology of the brain and the causes and treatment of this condition, offers
tips for caregivers, provides practical legal and financial advice, and looks at research prospects. 2002.
Everything Scrabble RC 55326
by Joe Edley and John D. Williams
read by Bruce Huntey
4 cassettes
A national Scrabble champion and the executive director of the National Scrabble Association present
information to increase skill in every aspect of the game. Includes basic board strategies; use of letters J,
Q, X, and Z; seven-letter plays; bonus squares; and secrets to getting better tiles. 2001.
Bringing Down the House: The Inside Story of Six MIT Students Who Took Vegas for Millions RC
55333
by Ben Mezrich
read by Erik Synnestvedt
2 cassettes
Insider account of six audacious math geniuses from MIT who cheated and scammed Las Vegas casinos.
While enrolled full time, these students led double lives gambling for the thrill of high stakes until their
wins marked them for revenge. Some strong language. Bestseller 2002.
A Long Way from Home: Growing Up in the American Heartland RC 55334
by Tom Brokaw
read by Jack Fox
1 cassette
NBC news anchor reminisces and reflects on his boyhood in South Dakota during the 1940s and 1950s.
He examines the northern Great Plains values instilled in him during the formative years before he
married and moved away at age twenty-two. Bestseller 2002.
The One Minute Millionaire: The Enlightened Way to Wealth RC 55336
by Mark Victor Hansen and Robert G. Allen
read by Richard Hauenstein
3 cassettes
The coauthor of the Chicken Soup for the Soul series teams up with a financial advisor to offer
suggestions on how to make big money. They use the story of an underpaid widow as an example of
ethical wealth building. Bestseller 2002.
Secrets: A Memoir of Vietnam and the Pentagon Papers RC 55339
by Daniel Ellsberg
read by Tom Burch
4 cassettes
Memoir by the former high government official and author of Papers on the War (RC 21334) who leaked
top-secret documents to the press during President Richard Nixon's administration in an attempt to end
the Vietnam War. Some strong language. Bestseller 2002.
Seinfeld: The Making of an American Icon RC 55340
by Jerry Oppenheimer
read by Michael Russotto
3 cassettes
Author of Martha Stewart (RC 44818) and Barbara Walters (RC 31301) explores the life of stand-up
comedian Jerry Seinfeld. Describes Seinfeld's Jewish roots, his blue-collar youth in Long Island, his rise
to fame, and his romances with much younger women, one of whom he married. Some strong language.
2002.
When You Ride Alone You Ride with bin Laden: What the Government Should Be Telling Us to Help
Fight the War on Terrorism RC 55341
by Bill Maher
read by Christopher Walker
1 cassette
Iconoclastic television talk-show host offers strong opinions on the U.S. government's domestic policies
in the war on terrorism. Some of the targets Maher aims at with earnestness and sardonic humor are
airport security, gas guzzlers, political correctness, and offshore tax dodges. Strong language. Bestseller
2002.
Rich Dad's Retire Young, Retire Rich: How to Get Rich and Stay Rich Forever RC 55364
by Robert T. Kiyosaki
read by Jake Williams
3 cassettes
The author, who retired before age fifty, shows how individuals can use leverage--one of the most
important words in the world of money--in a positive way. Kiyosaki first prepares readers for the simple
things that must be done to become rich, and then offers ways to do them. 2002.
Iris Murdoch: A Life RC 55384
by Peter J. Conradi
read by Bill Wallace
6 cassettes
Authorized biography of the British writer and philosopher, placing her in the cultural and intellectual
context of the mid-twentieth century. Focuses on Murdoch's formative years, from 1919 to 1956.
Discusses her work in general terms, rather than in-depth criticism, as part of her life experience. 2001.
The Last American Man RC 55417
by Elizabeth Gilbert
read by Faith Potts
2 cassettes
Biography of South Carolina native Eustace Conway, who gave up a suburban lifestyle in 1977 when he
was seventeen and returned to nature. Describes his adventures surviving off the land in Appalachia,
living with Mayan Indians, hiking and canoeing in extreme environments, and crossing America on
horseback. Strong language. 2002.
Breaking Clean RC 55429
by Judy Blunt
read by Laura Giannarelli
2 cassettes
Montana, the 1960s. Teenager Judy Blunt silently watches her father work out the terms of her marriage
to a local rancher. Like her mother and grandmother, Blunt becomes a subservient ranch wife. She
describes the physical and emotional difficulties inherent in this life and her rebellious break from it.
Some strong language. 2002.
The Seven Daughters of Eve RC 55439
by Bryan Sykes
read by David Cutler
2 cassettes
A British geneticist contends that almost all living Europeans are linked genetically to one of only seven
women from the Paleolithic era. Sykes explains this hypothesis and presents supporting research, tells
what he believes can be determined about these seven maternal ancestors, and elaborates on the
consequences for modern genetics. 2001.
Adaptive Technologies for Learning and Work Environments RC 55440
by Joseph J. Lazzaro
read by Mark Ashby
3 cassettes
Describes, in nontechnical terms, how to increase one's independence by adapting personal computers for
sensory, physical, speech, and learning disabilities. Lists assistive equipment available on the market and
describes the basics of computer hardware. Updates 1993 edition of the same title (RC 37741). 2001.
Power Plays: Win or Lose--How History's Great Political Leaders Play the Game RC 55442
by Dick Morris
read by Gary Telles
3 cassettes
Fox television network political analyst identifies six strategies used by politicians throughout history.
Morris presents twenty case studies--from Lincoln's Civil War tactics to Al Gore's 2000 presidential
campaign--assessing successes and failures in each. Includes commentary on the September 11, 2001,
terrorist attacks and the U.S. government's response. 2002.
Behind Sad Eyes: The Life of George Harrison RC 55445
by Marc Shapiro
read by Terence Aselford
2 cassettes
Biography of guitarist George Harrison (1943-2001), from his childhood in Liverpool to his death from
cancer. Highlights his career with the Beatles, including creative differences with John Lennon and Paul
McCartney, his two marriages, and his interest in Eastern religion. Some strong language. 2002.
A Lawyer's Life RC 55446
by Johnnie Cochran
read by Bob Moore
2 cassettes
Revealing autobiography from a man best known for his role in the O.J. Simpson "trial of the century."
Cochran reflects on his life as a successful African American attorney, discussing his most memorable
cases and high-profile clients as he probes the issue of racism in the legal system. 2002.
They Cleared the Lane: The NBA's Black Pioneers RC 55447
by Ron Thomas
read by Erik Synnestvedt
2 cassettes
Sportswriter Thomas chronicles the history of team integration in pro basketball. Thomas heralds the first
African American players in the NBA, beginning with Chuck Cooper, and focuses on the years between
1950 and 1965. Provides social and political commentary as well as biographical information based on
interviews with players, their teammates, families, and coaches. 2002.
Now, Discover Your Strengths RC 55450
by Marcus Buckingham and Donald O. Clifton
read by John Hammock
2 cassettes
A how-to guide for managing individual strengths and building an effective organization, based on a
study of individuals who have succeeded in their careers. "To excel in your chosen field and to find
lasting satisfaction...suspend whatever interest you may have in weakness and instead explore...your
strengths." 2001.
Affluenza: The All-Consuming Epidemic RC 55451
by John de Graaf and others
read by Erik Synnestvedt
2 cassettes
Investigates the worldwide epidemic of overconsumption, or "affluenza," defining the phenomenon as "a
painful, contagious, socially transmitted condition of overload, debt, anxiety, and waste resulting from
the dogged pursuit of more." Explores the condition's causes and symptoms and offers suggestions for
returning to more enduring values. Based on two PBS documentaries. 2001.
The Best American Essays, 2002 RC 55452
edited by Stephen Jay Gould
read by Mary Kane
3 cassettes
Twenty-four essays selected and introduced by Gould shortly before his death. He includes several early
essays on the September 11, 2001, attacks because they mark a defining historical moment. Others are
confessional writings on medical topics and politics and viewpoints on the arts. 2002.
North Star over My Shoulder: A Flying Life RC 55454
by Bob Buck
read by Michael Scherer
3 cassettes
Memoir by a career pilot whose adventures span aviation history, from open biplanes to B-17s to 747s.
He recalls his intercontinental flights as copilot for actor Tyrone Power, the romance of exotic
destinations such as Paris and Cairo, the danger of thunderstorms, and his abiding love of flying. 2002.
Barefoot Contessa Family Style: Easy Ideas and Recipes That Make Everyone Feel like Family RC
55508
by Ina Garten
read by Colleen Delany
1 cassette
Simple recipes for tasty home-cooked meals. Covers appetizers through desserts, with sections on
breakfast, treats for kids, and menus. Each recipe lists the ingredients first and includes helpful tips in the
step-by-step directions. Bestseller 2002.
The Right Man: The Surprise Presidency of George W. Bush RC 55531
by David Frum
read by Michael Scherer
2 cassettes
Former presidential speechwriter and author of Dead Right (RC 40664) discusses the time he spent
working in George W. Bush's White House. Describes the president's thinking as well as his weaknesses
and strengths, and explains why he believes Bush became "superb as a wartime leader." Bestseller 2003.
Everyday Grace: Having Hope, Finding Forgiveness, and Making Miracles RC 55534
by Marianne Williamson
read by Jill Ferris
2 cassettes
Asserts that individuals can cultivate their internal mystical powers in the midst of the difficulties of
daily life. Williamson posits that people can use positive mental energy to transcend everything from
grief, guilt, and jealousy to boredom, anxiety, and despondency. Bestseller 2002.
Knitting and Crochet for the Physically Handicapped and Elderly RC 55543
by Shelagh Hollingworth
read by Patricia McDermott
2 cassettes (Reissue)
Describes how those with limited dexterity can knit and crochet for their own enjoyment. Includes thirty-three knitting patterns and eighteen crochet patterns for a variety of hats, scarves, gloves, socks,
underwear, and jackets that are easy to put on and take off. 1981.
Murder in the Cathedral RC 55554
by T.S. Eliot
read by George Holmes
1 cassette
A verse play by Nobel Prize-winner T.S. Eliot (1888-1965) about the 1170 murder of the Archbishop of
Canterbury, Thomas Becket, at the royal behest of Henry II. Concerns issues of faith, politics, and the
common good. 1935.
Raising Blaze: Bringing Up an Extraordinary Son in an Ordinary World RC 55558
by Debra Ginsberg
read by Martha Harmon Pardee
2 cassettes
Memoir by a single mother of a son with special emotional and behavioral needs. Relates her struggle to
obtain an appropriate diagnosis and placement for him in the educational system. Some strong language.
2002.
I May Be Wrong but I Doubt It RC 55571
by Charles Barkley
read by Jake Williams
1 cassette
Memoir by former NBA star, who moved on to become a television commentator for TNT, about his
success as an athlete and his beliefs about everything from politics (he's a Republican) to religion, role
models, and racism. Foreword by Michael Wilbon of the Washington Post. Some strong language.
Bestseller 2002.
Every Knee Shall Bow: The Truth and Tragedy of Ruby Ridge and the Randy Weaver Family RC 55583
by Jess Walter
read by Bill Wallace
3 cassettes
Journalist explores the lives of Randy and Vicki Weaver and the influences that led them from Christian
fundamentalism to white supremacy. Describes the family's 1992 standoff with federal agents at Ruby
Ridge, Idaho; the actions of the U.S. Justice Department; and the subsequent investigation. Some
violence and some strong language. 1995.
The Final Invasion: Plattsburgh, the War of 1812's Most Decisive Battle RC 55591
by David G. Fitz-Enz
read by Bill Wallace
2 cassettes
Chronicles the British plan to recapture their former colonies in America during the War of 1812. Under
the command of Lieutenant General Sir George Prevost, seasoned troops from the Napoleonic Wars
invaded America from Canada in September 1814. They were repulsed at Plattsburgh, New York, on
Lake Champlain. 2001.
What Time Is It? You Mean Now? Advice for Life from the Zennest Master of Them All RC 55645
by Yogi Berra
read by Michael Scherer
1 cassette
Retired baseball champion expands on the advice he first offered in When You Come to a Fork in the
Road, Take It! (RC 52360) by using anecdotes relating to baseball. Suggests cultivating a positive
attitude, exercising, setting goals, and taking advantage of opportunities. 2002.
This Just In: What I Couldn't Tell You on TV RC 55649
by Bob Schieffer
read by Michael Russotto
3 cassettes
Anchor of CBS's Face the Nation offers a behind-the-scenes account of his more than forty years in
journalism, including coverage of the White House, the Pentagon, the State Department, and Capitol Hill.
He also discusses his reporting of Kennedy's assassination, the civil rights movement, Vietnam,
Watergate, and September 11, 2001. Bestseller 2003.
America the Beautiful: The Stirring True Story behind Our Nation's Favorite Song RC 55652
by Lynn Sherr
read by Margaret Strom
1 cassette
Poet and educator Katharine Lee Bates composed the words to "America the Beautiful" in 1893 after
being inspired by the "most glorious scenery I ever beheld," referring to the view from Pikes Peak in
Colorado. Sherr chronicles Bates's lifelong involvement with the song's evolution from her poem to
unofficial national anthem. 2001.
Lighthouse Families RC 55659
by Cheryl Shelton-Roberts and Bruce Roberts
read by John Hammock
2 cassettes
Collection of firsthand accounts from people who called a light station "home." Now elderly, they recall
their childhood experiences, including the dangers, responsibilities, and satisfactions of growing up in
remote and isolated situations. Describes adventures, heroics, and history, and even contains some
favorite family recipes. 1997.
How Democratic Is the American Constitution? RC 55674
by Robert A. Dahl
read by David Toney
1 cassette
Yale University political science professor challenges the adequacy of the U.S. Constitution to protect in
reality the fairness it promises. Criticizes the electoral college and the inequality of representation in the
Senate and proposes new ways to think about the problems of American democracy. 2001.
The Day I Fired Alan Ladd and Other World War II Adventures RC 55675
by A.E. Hotchner
read by Gary Telles
1 cassette
Playwright lightheartedly reminisces about his World War II military service on the home front. He
includes anecdotes about producing warfare films, writing a musical, editing a military magazine, and
encountering famous personalities. Some strong language. 2002.
Terrorists and Terrorist Groups RC 55684
by Stephen Currie
read by Steven Carpenter
1 cassette
Discusses the origins, political purposes, religious beliefs, and strategies of groups that use violence to
achieve their goals. Includes information on the Palestinian movement Hamas, Peru's Shining Path, the
Irish Republican Army, al-Qaeda, and Oklahoma City bomber Timothy McVeigh. For junior and senior
high readers. 2002.
The Best Spiritual Writing, 2002 RC 55688
edited by Philip Zaleski
read by Colleen Delany
2 cassettes
Anthology of poetry and prose about art, intimacy, prayer, love, meditation, and faith selected from
works by authors such as Toni Morrison, Bill McKibben, Czeslaw Milosz, Wendell Berry, Seamus
Heaney, Barry Lopez, Philip Levine, and Harvey Cox. 2002.
Shakespeare and Tragedy RC 55701
by John Bayley
read by Norman Barrs
2 cassettes (Reissue)
Discusses the Roman plays Troilus and Cressida and Timon of Athens, as well as the four major
tragedies. Bayley shows how Shakespeare's most successful tragic effects hinge on the artistic distance
between the author and his creations. 1981.
Living History RC 55882
by Hillary Rodham Clinton
read by Martha Harmon Pardee
4 cassettes
Former first lady's memoir of eight years in the White House that, she says, "tested my faith and political
beliefs, my marriage and our nation's Constitution." Discusses how she and President Bill Clinton faced
political opposition, legal challenges, personal tragedies, and the scandal of the Monica Lewinsky case.
Bestseller 2003.
The Story of My Life RC 55883
by Helen Keller
read by Catherine Byers
3 cassettes
The restored classic autobiography of an exceptional young woman and her companion, originally
published in 1903, with 2003 commentary by editor Roger Shattuck. Helen Keller's own account of her
transformation is followed by her teacher Anne Sullivan's record of their early years together and insights
of Anne's husband, John Macy. 1903.
The Old Man and the Sea RC 53792
by Ernest Hemingway
read by Rick Wiseman
1 cassette (Reissue)
An elderly Cuban fisherman hooks a giant marlin after eighty-five days without a single catch. Then he
fights a losing battle with sharks who deprive him of his triumph. Pulitzer Prize. 1952.
Honor among Enemies: Honor Harrington, Volume 6 RC 53963
by David Weber
read by Madelyn Buzzard
4 cassettes
Honor Harrington is recalled to active duty to combat space pirates. Her challenge is complicated by the
infighting of her motley crew and difficulty defining the enemy. Sequel to Flag in Exile (RC 53962).
Some violence and some strong language. For senior high and older readers. 1996.
The Sweetest Dream RC 53973
by Doris Lessing
read by Laura Giannarelli
4 cassettes
Tale of three women from three generations, beginning in 1960s London. Frances is a disillusioned
former Communist and divorced mother of two boys; Julia, Frances's ex-mother-in-law, shares the house;
and Sylvia goes to Africa in the 1980s as an aid worker. Sustenance at the kitchen table is a recurring
motif. 2002.
Acorna's World RC 54143
by Anne McCaffrey and Elizabeth Ann Scarborough
read by Kristin Allison
2 cassettes
Acorna returns to deep space with Jonas Becker, Roadkill, and Aari, her Linyaari friend wounded by the
insectoid Khleevi. Acorna answers a distress signal from another planet and gets involved in other
adventures in her ongoing battle against the Khleevi. Sequel to Acorna's People (RC 54142). For senior
high and older readers. 2000.
Acorna's Search RC 54144
by Anne McCaffrey and Elizabeth Ann Scarborough
read by Kristin Allison
2 cassettes
The peace-loving Linyaari attempt to restore their devastated planet after the enemy Khleevi depart.
When Acorna's mate, Aari, and others disappear, she searches frantically to locate them, discovering an
ancient realm that sheds light on the history of her people. Sequel to Acorna's World (RC 54143). For
senior high and older readers. 2001.
The Golden One RC 54161
by Elizabeth Peters
read by Barbara Rappaport
4 cassettes
Egypt, 1917. Amelia Peabody, her archaeologist husband, Radcliffe Emerson, her son, Ramses, and
daughter-in-law, Nefret, undertake a dangerous wartime voyage from England to Egypt. When they
arrive at their latest excavation site in Luxor, they encounter grave robbers and murder. Ramses also
undertakes an espionage assignment in Gaza. Sequel to Lord of the Silent (RC 52274). 2002.
Three Complete Novels of Courtly Love: The Prude and the Prodigal, Lies for Love, From Hate to Love
RC 54188
by Barbara Cartland
read by Jennifer Mendenhall
3 cassettes
Three romantic tales set in nineteenth-century Britain. In The Prude and the Prodigal, Prunella tries to
save her sister from an unworthy suitor. In Lies for Love, Carmela falls for her best friend's guardian. In
From Hate to Love, Atayla is stranded in Tangiers after her father is murdered. 1980.
Rebekah: Women of Genesis, Book 2 RC 54295
by Orson Scott Card
read by Catherine Byers
2 cassettes
Rebekah is chosen by God to be the wife of Isaac, son of Abraham. The marriage proves challenging as
Rebekah is shamed for not quickly producing a son. Later she is tormented by the destiny of her twin
boys. Sequel to Sarah (RC 54294). 2001.
Scandal's Bride RC 54298
by Stephanie Laurens
read by Kristin Allison
3 cassettes
Scotland, 1819. Strong-willed Scotswoman Catriona Hennessy is told she must marry Richard "Scandal"
Cynster, English nobleman and libertine. Catriona planned to secure a more pliable mate; Scandal
planned never to marry. Plans change when Scandal decides Catriona is the woman for him. Sequel to A
Rake's Vow (RC 54297). Descriptions of sex. 1999.
All about Love RC 54301
by Stephanie Laurens
read by Kristin Allison
3 cassettes
England, 1820. Lucifer, the last Cynster bachelor, travels to his mentor's country home to escape the
talons of London's single women. Finding the old man shockingly murdered, Lucifer soon encounters
Phyllida Tallent, with whom he embarks on a passionate journey of crime solving and love. Sequel to A
Secret Love (RC 54300). Descriptions of sex. 2001.
Faithless: Tales of Transgression RC 54417
by Joyce Carol Oates
read by Laura Giannarelli
4 cassettes
Twenty-one short stories exploring the late-twentieth-century American psyche at moments of betrayal,
disappointment, and passion. In "Lover," a woman jilted by her married lover plots his death, using an
automobile as her weapon. Some descriptions of sex and some strong language. 2001.
Jacqueline Susann's Shadow of the Dolls RC 54421
by Rae Lawrence
read by Kimberly Schraf
2 cassettes
1987. The two surviving heroines originally featured in Valley of the Dolls (RC 50906), Anne Welles and
Neely O'Hara, both with teenage children, are still searching for their niche in life. Adapted from a draft
written by Jacqueline Susann before 1974. Strong language and some explicit descriptions of sex. 2001.
Hell to Pay RC 54423
by George P. Pelecanos
read by Chuck Young
2 cassettes
Washington, D.C., private investigators Derek Strange and Terry Quinn, last seen in Right as Rain (RC
52759), seek to avenge the murder of one of the eight-year-old football players they coach. Quinn tracks
a teenage runaway-turned-prostitute while Strange struggles with fidelity. Violence, strong language, and
some explicit descriptions of sex. 2002.
Angel Trumpet: A Civil War Mystery RC 54486
by Ann McMillan
read by Annie Wauters
2 cassettes
Richmond, Virginia; 1861. Confederate officials attempt to silence the fact that three plantation family
members and their house slaves have been brutally murdered. Widow Narcissa Powers, a rich white
nurse, joins herbalist Judah Daniel, a black freedwoman, and reporter Brit Wallace from Dead March
(RC 54485) to investigate the cover-up. 1999.
The Ship Who Searched RC 54495
by Anne McCaffrey and Mercedes Lackey
read by Corrie James
2 cassettes
A mysterious disease leaves seven-year-old Tia completely paralyzed. Unable to enjoy human mobility,
she becomes a shellperson, the human brain of an interstate spaceship. On her odyssey across the galaxy,
she seeks a cure for her disease and eventually falls in love. Sequel to PartnerShip (RC 54494). 1992.
The City Who Fought RC 54496
by Anne McCaffrey and S.M. Stirling
read by Corrie James
3 cassettes
Shellperson Simeon controls the city-sized space station SSS-900. Bored with his daily routine, Simeon
indulges his passion for war games. When refugees arrive after fleeing Kolnari space pirates, Simeon
knows the station's survival depends on implementing his game skills in real life. Sequel to The Ship Who
Searched (RC 54495). Strong language, violence, and some descriptions of sex. 1993.
The Gate of Fire: The Oath of Empire, Book 2 RC 54685
by Thomas Harlan
read by Fred Major
5 cassettes
This sequel to The Shadow of Ararat (RC 54684) continues the saga of the military and sorcerous
seventh-century war between Rome and Persia. Prince Maxian uses his magic powers to wrest Rome
from a curse, and his brother Galen, emperor of the Western Roman Empire, returns from Persia. 2000.
América's Dream RC 54719
by Esmeralda Santiago
read by Sharon Murray
2 cassettes
Although América Gonzalez quits her job in Puerto Rico to work with a family in the United States, she
cannot escape her past. Her lover Correa--who is married and beats her but is also the father of
Rosalinda, her fourteen-year-old daughter--pursues her. Strong language and some violence. 1996.
Shadow Puppets RC 54802
by Orson Scott Card
read by Bob Askey
2 cassettes
Continuing Shadow of the Hegemon (RC 53932), Peter deals with his decision to authorize the rescue of
his archenemy, Achilles. Meanwhile, Bean and Petra hope to have normal children without Bean's
complications. But Achilles and world events cause unforeseen problems. 2002.
A Thousand Country Roads: An Epilogue to The Bridges of Madison County RC 54811
by Robert James Waller
read by Bob Askey
1 cassette
1981. Robert Kincaid, sixty-eight, is sustained only by memories of life on the road and his brief 1965
encounter with Francesca Johnson. He returns to the road, and a chance encounter with another woman
reveals a new dimension of his life. Sequel to The Bridges of Madison County (RC 35861). Bestseller
2002.
Red Rabbit RC 54816
by Tom Clancy
read by David Hartley-Margolin
5 cassettes
CIA agent Jack Ryan is working in England when Moscow-based employees Ed and Mary Pat Foley help
Soviet interpreter Oleg Zaitzev to defect. They uncover a KGB plot to assassinate the new Polish pope to
prevent political unrest in Poland. Strong language and some violence. Bestseller 2002.
The Year's Best Science Fiction: Nineteenth Annual Collection RC 54824
edited by Gardner Dozois
read by John Polk
7 cassettes in 2 containers
The editor reviews the genre's status in 2001 and presents twenty-six short stories he considers
outstanding. Featured authors include Charles Stross, Michael Blumlein, Paul McAuley, Dan Simmons,
Alastair Reynolds, Maureen F. McHugh, Paul Di Filippo, and Ian R. MacLeod. Some descriptions of sex,
some violence, and some strong language. 2002.
Chindi RC 54848
by Jack McDevitt
read by Roy Avers
3 cassettes
A tale of interstellar adventure involving Priscilla "Hutch" Hutchins from Deepsix (RC 51893), now a
starship captain. She and her crew of oddly assorted amateurs pursue a signal that may provide
extraterrestrial contact. Some strong language. 2002.
Sharpe's Tiger: Richard Sharpe and the Siege of Seringapatam, 1799 RC 54860
by Bernard Cornwell
read by Chuck Benson
3 cassettes
India, 1799. Private Richard Sharpe is promised a promotion if he poses as a deserter and contacts a
prisoner being held in an enemy jail. Sharpe takes on the mission even though a misstep would result in
certain death. Some violence and some strong language. 1997.
Sharpe's Trafalgar: Richard Sharpe and the Battle of Trafalgar; October 21, 1805 RC 54862
by Bernard Cornwell
read by Chuck Benson
3 cassettes
Ensign Richard Sharpe leaves India on his way to his new assignment in England. But once at sea, the
ship encounters Napoleon's fleet and a battle begins with Admiral Nelson in command. Some violence
and some strong language. 2001.
Delta Search: Quest for Tomorrow, Book 1 RC 54871
by William Shatner
read by Gary Tipton
2 cassettes
Opening volume in a series by the Star Trek actor about the dreams of youth and the terrors of empire.
Sixteen-year-old Jim Endicott's application to the Space Academy triggers events connected with a secret
encoded in his DNA. Some strong language. For senior high and older readers. 1997.
Thunder from Jerusalem: Zion Legacy, Book 2 RC 54876
by Bodie Thoene and Brock Thoene
read by Jim Zeiger
3 cassettes
It is day five for the new state of Israel, and the fighting continues. Moshe Sachar is struggling to keep
the momentum of Haganah alive even as an assassin infiltrates the group. His pregnant wife, Rachel,
tends the growing number of wounded at the hospital. Sequel to Jerusalem Vigil (RC 54875). 2000.
The Talisman Ring RC 54901
by Georgette Heyer
read by Vanessa Maroney
2 cassettes (Reissue)
Eustacie leaves the turmoil of the French Revolution for the safety of her grandfather's house in England.
Once there she flees from an arranged marriage, joins a cousin who is a smuggler, and falls in love. 1936.
Middlesex RC 54934
by Jeffrey Eugenides
read by Erik Sandvold
5 cassettes
At forty-one, hermaphrodite Cal Stephanides examines the rare genetic mutation that has caused his
gender to change since his birth as a girl in 1960. He describes his teenage revelations, his Greek
grandparents' guilty secret, and his coming-of-age in Detroit. Explicit descriptions of sex and some strong
language. Bestseller 2002.
Pasadena RC 54944
by David Ebershoff
read by David Hartley-Margolin
4 cassettes
Linda Stamp's coming-of-age in California in the early years of the twentieth century is reflected in
Pasadena's transformation from frontier town to opulent suburb. Three men influence Linda's life: her
brother; her husband, wealthy rancher Willis Poore; and Bruder, the enigmatic stranger who returns from
the war with her father. Bestseller 2002.
Dune: The Butlerian Jihad; Legends of Dune, Volume 1 RC 54949
by Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson
read by J.P. Linton
4 cassettes
This new trilogy of prequels to Dune (RC 44126) goes back 10,000 years prior to the "House" trilogy of
prequels (RC 49477, RC 50949, RC 53145). Describes the long-ago war when humans struggled to gain
their freedom from the "thinking machines." 2002.
Life of Pi RC 54950
by Yann Martel
read by Steven Carpenter
2 cassettes
Pi Patel, the sole human survivor of a shipwreck, is in a lifeboat with an injured zebra, a hyena, an
orangutan, and an adult Bengal tiger. Strangely, after 227 days in the Pacific, the boy and the tiger make
landfall. Some violence. 2001.
Requiem for the Sun: Symphony of Ages, Volume 1 RC 54985
by Elizabeth Haydon
read by Erin Jones
4 cassettes
This sequel to the Rhapsody Trilogy (RC 54068, RC 54069, RC 54070) begins three years after Rhapsody
helped bring peace and prosperity to Navarne. The Dowager Empress has died, the line of succession is
broken, and war now threatens the fragile Cymrian Alliance. Rhapsody's old nemesis resurfaces, putting
her unborn child in danger. 2002.
Frederica RC 54995
by Georgette Heyer
read by Jill Ferris
3 cassettes (Reissue)
London, Regency period. The marquis of Alverstoke, a bored bachelor, reluctantly agrees to help his
distant relative, Frederica Merriville, settle her contentious siblings into society. She considers herself
too old to be desirable, but the marquis thinks otherwise. 1965.
Might as Well Be Dead: A Nero Wolfe Mystery RC 55005
by Rex Stout
read by Jim Zeiger
2 cassettes (Reissue)
James Herold hires Nero Wolfe to locate his son, Paul, who disappeared in New York City. Wolfe finds
the man--in prison, convicted of murdering his lover's husband. Wolfe and his assistant, Archie, dig
further. Some strong language. 1956.
True Friends RC 55018
by Robin Jones Gunn
read by Kristin Allison
1 cassette
Sixteen-year-old Christy and her friend Katie head to the ski slopes of Lake Tahoe. Christy becomes part
of the fast crowd. But Katie warns her of trouble and Christy remembers her religious values. Christy is
also frustrated because she hasn't heard from Todd. For junior and senior high readers. 1993.
Starry Night RC 55019
by Robin Jones Gunn
read by Kristin Allison
1 cassette
Sixteen-year-old Christy Miller feels insecure with her friends--especially with the guys. She is annoyed
with her parents' Christmas plans, until she finds peace with the Lord one beautiful evening. For junior
and senior high readers. 1993.
Seventeen Wishes RC 55020
by Robin Jones Gunn
read by Kristin Allison
1 cassette
Christy Miller volunteers for a week as a camp counselor--but the girls are much wilder than she expects.
She is relieved when one girl becomes a fervent Christian. For junior and senior high readers. 1993.
A Time to Cherish RC 55021
by Robin Jones Gunn
read by Kristin Allison
1 cassette
Seventeen-year-old Christy Miller is happy now that Todd has made a commitment to her. Then best
friend Katie gets involved with the wrong boy, and pal Doug becomes more withdrawn. Christy asks God
to set things straight. For junior and senior high readers. 1993.
Sweet Dreams RC 55022
by Robin Jones Gunn
read by Kristin Allison
1 cassette
Christy Miller and her friend Katie are glad to finally be graduating from high school. Christy is secure in
her future with Todd while Katie, influenced by her boyfriend, is falling away from her faith. For junior
and senior high readers. 1994.
A Promise Is Forever RC 55023
by Robin Jones Gunn
read by Kristin Allison
1 cassette
Eighteen-year-old college student Christy Miller travels to England on a missionary trip with her church
youth group. When she is sent on to Spain, Christy is reunited with her former boyfriend Todd, and they
realize that they are still in love. For junior and senior high readers. 1994.
Westward the Dream: Ribbons West, Book 1 RC 55028
by Judith Pella and Tracie Peterson
read by Michele Schaeffer
2 cassettes
In 1862 Brenton Baldwin and his sister Jordana leave the East to join relatives Victoria and Kiernan
O'Connor in California. Accompanying them is Kiernan's sister Caitlan, newly arrived from Ireland.
Brenton photographs the expanding railroad as they travel west, trusting God to protect them. For senior
high and older readers. 1998.
Separate Roads: Ribbons West, Book 2 RC 55029
by Judith Pella and Tracie Peterson
read by Michele Schaeffer
2 cassettes
Two years after Westward the Dream (RC 55028), Brenton Baldwin has fallen in love with his sister-in-law Caitlan O'Connor, while Jordana Baldwin too finds love. Kiernan continues to work on the new
railroad. Their faith in God helps in dangerous situations. For senior high and older readers. 1999.
Ties That Bind: Ribbons West, Book 3 RC 55030
by Judith Pella and Tracie Peterson
read by Michele Schaeffer
2 cassettes
By 1868 Jordana Baldwin is finally settled in Sacramento, California, with her family, but at twenty-two,
she is bored with life. She is enticed to spy on the Union Pacific railroad, falls in love with Captain Rich
O'Brian, and prays for happiness. Sequel to Separate Roads (RC 55029). For senior high and older
readers. 2000.
As You Wish: Christy and Todd; the College Years, Book 2 RC 55038
by Robin Jones Gunn
read by Nanette Savard
2 cassettes
Christy Miller starts college in California and continues to date Todd. When Matthew, someone she
knew in Wisconsin, arrives on campus, Christy trusts that God will help her make the right decisions in
her relationships. Sequel to Until Tomorrow (RC 55037). For senior high and older readers. 2000.
I Promise: Christy and Todd; the College Years, Book 3 RC 55039
by Robin Jones Gunn
read by Nanette Savard
2 cassettes
College students Christy Miller and Todd Spencer become engaged. When family and friends offer
conflicting advice on the upcoming wedding, Christy starts having doubts--but trusts that God will
provide. Sequel to As You Wish (RC 55038). For senior high and older readers. 2001.
Chesapeake Blue RC 55052
by Nora Roberts
read by David Hartley-Margolin
2 cassettes
Companion to the Quinn Trilogy (RC 45679, RC 46842, RC 47824). Seth Quinn, back from Europe as a
successful painter, plans to settle near family in St. Christopher, Maryland. A blackmailer jeopardizes his
interest in the town's new florist. Some descriptions of sex and some strong language. Bestseller 2002.
I Don't Know How She Does It: The Life of Kate Reddy, Working Mother RC 55057
by Allison Pearson
read by Jill Fox
3 cassettes
At thirty-five, Londoner Kate Reddy has arrived. She has a high-prestige job in finance, an architect
husband, a one-year-old and a five-year-old, a nanny, and expensive shoes. But the juggling act is making
her crazy, and she knows she needs a change. Some strong language. Bestseller 2002.
Twisted Roots: The De Beers Family, Volume 3 RC 55059
by V.C. Andrews
read by Kristin Allison
2 cassettes
In this sequel to Wicked Forest (RC 54347), Willow's sixteen-year-old daughter, Hannah, struggles to
deal with her mother and stepfather's decision to have a baby. Eventually Hannah, her boyfriend, and her
uncle, Linden, decide to run away. But life on the road holds some shattering realities. Bestseller 2002.
The Big Dig RC 55061
by Linda Barnes
read by Madelyn Buzzard
2 cassettes
Boston P.I. Carlotta Carlyle is hired to find a missing roommate while she is working undercover to
investigate graft and fraud in the city's notorious underground road building project. Carlotta discovers
that a kidnapping has occurred and that the two cases are connected. Strong language and some violence.
2002.
Baudolino RC 55062
by Umberto Eco
read by Fred Major
4 cassettes
During the siege of Constantinople in A.D. 1204, an adventurer recounts his fabulous life. Baudolino was
a poor Italian peasant when he attracted the attention of emperor Frederick Barbarossa, became educated,
joined the Crusades, and set out to find the Holy Grail for his benefactor. Some violence and some strong
language. Bestseller 2000.
My Favorite Bride RC 55067
by Christina Dodd
read by Gabriella Cavallero
2 cassettes
England, 1847. Pickpocket-turned-nanny Samantha Prendregast is sent to the Lake District to work for
stern Colonel Gregory, a widowed military man with six daughters. Samantha falls in love with him
before she realizes that she's in a nest of spies. Explicit descriptions of sex and some strong language.
2002.
Blanche Passes Go RC 55074
by Barbara Neely
read by Saidah Arrika Ekulona
2 cassettes
Blanche White returns to North Carolina from Boston. Assisting a friend in her catering business when a
local girl is murdered, the African American maid-turned-sleuth investigates the suspect--the rich white
man who had raped Blanche years ago--and confronts racial prejudice. Descriptions of sex, violence, and
strong language. 2000.
The Corinthian RC 55091
by Georgette Heyer
read by Gabriella Cavallero
2 cassettes (Reissue)
In Regency England Sir Richard Wyndham and heiress Penelope Creed, both seeking to escape arranged
marriages, meet accidentally when she asks him to help locate her childhood sweetheart--who, they
discover, is now in love with somebody else. Richard and Penelope fall in love. 1940.
The Idiot RC 55116
by Fyodor Dostoevsky
read by Mark Ashby
5 cassettes (Reissue)
Prince Myshkin, a man with a saintly soul, clashes with materialistic, sexually charged, nineteenth-century Russian society. Myshkin's idealism makes him unable to fathom the rivalry of two women for
his love or the complications that ensue. Dostoevsky's classic novel in a 2001 translation by the award-winning team of Richard Pevear and Larissa Volokhonsky. 1868.
White Shell Woman: A Charlie Moon Mystery RC 55144
by James D. Doss
read by Gregory Gorton
2 cassettes
Rancher Charlie Moon, formerly a Ute policeman, is called to investigate a case of arson and the death of
an archaeologist. When another murder and fire occur, his shaman aunt insists that a curse is upon them,
but Charlie looks for a killer. Some strong language. 2002.
Absolute Rage RC 55146
by Robert K. Tanenbaum
read by Gregory Gorton
3 cassettes
When union chief "Red" Heeney, his wife, and their child are murdered, New York district attorney
Butch Karp is sent to West Virginia as a special prosecutor. The Heeneys had been summer neighbors of
the Karps. Violence escalates when Karp's family is attacked. Violence and strong language. 2002.
On a Wicked Dawn RC 55147
by Stephanie Laurens
read by Kristin Allison
3 cassettes
London, 1825. After her twin sister Amanda marries, Amelia Cynster decides to take matters into her
own hands and propose to the one she loves. Lucien Ashford agrees to marry her only after a decent
interval of courting, but Amelia doesn't want to wait. Sequel to On a Wild Night (RC 54472). Explicit
descriptions of sex and some strong language. 2002.
Prize Stories 2002: The O. Henry Awards RC 55177
edited by Larry Dark
read by Mitzi Friedlander
4 cassettes
Twenty stories from American and Canadian literary magazines selected by a panel of writers. In the
first-prize winner, "The Ceiling," by Kevin Brockmeier, a husband perceives catastrophe threatening his
hometown as he becomes aware of his wife's infidelity. Some strong language. 2002.
Kentucky Sunrise RC 55181
by Fern Michaels
read by Mitzi Friedlander
2 cassettes
Happily married Nealy Clay Littletree is retired from managing Blue Diamond Farms. When her
daughter Emmie Coleman runs the thoroughbred stables into the ground and grooms the wrong horse for
the Kentucky Derby, Nealy takes action. Sequel to Kentucky Heat (RC 54432). Some strong language.
2002.
Three Complete Novels: Carrie, 'Salem's Lot, The Shining RC 55192
by Stephen King
read by Bruce Huntey
7 cassettes in 2 containers
Three classic tales of horror. In Carrie a high school girl has the power of telekinesis. In 'Salem's Lot the
night is filled with villagers-turned-vampires. A couple and their young psychic son become caretakers of
a haunted hotel in The Shining. Violence and strong language. 1974.
The Irish Sports Pages: A Milan Jacovich Mystery RC 55197
by Les Roberts
read by John Polk
2 cassettes
A Cleveland, Ohio, judge and her daughter hire P.I. Milan Jacovich to retrieve incriminating photographs
from a con artist--a local thug scamming them and posing as a needy Irish immigrant. When the hustler is
murdered, all the "good guys" become suspects. Strong language and some violence. 2002.
Witness to Evil: A Jeri Howard Mystery RC 55198
by Janet Dawson
read by Erin Jones
2 cassettes
Oakland private detective Jeri Howard retrieves teenage runaway Darcy Stefano from Paris where she
had been researching her Jewish grandmother's World War II experiences. Later, following a murder, the
girl disappears from boarding school, and Howard's investigation turns up disturbing evidence of
extremist group activities. Some violence and some strong language. 1997.
The Case of the Lonely Heiress RC 55199
by Erle Stanley Gardner
read by Jack Fox
2 cassettes (Reissue)
A contested will and a "lonely hearts" singles ad in a newspaper both lead to a murder. Perry Mason
investigates. 1948.
Blue Feather and Other Stories RC 55225
by Zane Grey
read by Terence Aselford
2 cassettes (Reissue)
Three tales of the Old West. In "Blue Feather," an Indian brave makes choices during a tribal war. A man
falsely accused as "The Horse Thief" takes matters into his own hands. Grey fictionalizes his stay in
"Quaking-Asp Cabin" and the legendary tragic events that occurred there. 1961.
The Safe Bridge RC 55228
by Frances Parkinson Keyes
read by Corrie James
2 cassettes
Vermont, early 1800s. Elizabeth Burr is banished from Scotland when her father learns of her love for
British soldier and adventurer Basil Keith. Elizabeth adjusts to her new life of hardship and eventually
marries frontiersman James Anderson. Years later, Basil returns to claim her. 1934.
Sacrament of Lies RC 55232
by Elizabeth Dewberry
read by MaryBeth Wise
2 cassettes
New Orleans during two Mardis Gras. Thirty-four-year-old Grayson Guillory, daughter of the governor
of Louisiana, finds a videotape of her late manic-depressive mother accusing the governor of plotting to
kill her. Grayson fears for her own sanity while seeking the truth. Some explicit descriptions of sex, some
violence, and some strong language. 2002.
Be My Knife RC 55243
by David Grossman
read by Steven Carpenter
2 cassettes
Yair, a thirty-three-year-old married book dealer, creates an intimate relationship with Miriam, a slightly
older married woman, solely through correspondence. Yair yearns not for an ordinary physical affair but
for communication from the "dark side of the brain," from the soul's very essence. Some descriptions of
sex and some strong language. 1998.
If 6 Were 9 RC 55248
by Jake Lamar
read by Gary Telles
2 cassettes
African American professor Clay Robinette comes to the aid of fellow teacher Reggie Brogus, a former
black militant, who has found a white student dead in his office. The girl turns out to be Robinette's ex-lover, and Brogus takes flight, claiming the government is out to get him. Violence and strong language.
2001.
Joy Street RC 55250
by Frances Parkinson Keyes
read by Margaret Strom
5 cassettes (Reissue)
In the 1930s, wealthy Bostonian lawyer Roger Field defies custom by hiring and socializing with
culturally diverse people. His unorthodox lifestyle affects his marriage when his wife, Emily, falls in love
with his Jewish partner, David Salomont. 1950.
The Glorious Cause: A Novel of the American Revolution RC 55251
by Jeff Shaara
read by Robert Sams
5 cassettes
The British under General Howe pursue George Washington's army into New Jersey in the summer of
1776. Benjamin Franklin is in Paris, trying to enlist support from the French. This sequel to Rise to
Rebellion (RC 52454) completes Shaara's factually accurate two-volume epic recounting the birth of the
American republic. 2002.
Valley of the Sun: Frontier Stories RC 55256
by Louis L'Amour
read by Gregory Gorton
2 cassettes
Nine short stories about the gunmen, gamblers, outlaws, and tough men and womenfolk of the Old West.
In the title piece, Brett Larane is double-crossed, shot twice, and left for dead in the desert. But he has
compelling reasons to live. Some violence. 1995.
With These Hands RC 55260
by Louis L'Amour
read by Mark Ashby
2 cassettes
Eleven action-filled stories set in such places as Hollywood, the South Seas, and Japan. The characters
range from boxers, cowboys, and detectives to pilots and sea captains. In the title piece, the sole survivor
of a plane crash in the Arctic wilderness of Alaska summons the will to stay alive. 2002.
The Four Feathers RC 55289
by A.E.W. Mason
read by Bruce Huntey
2 cassettes
Classic adventure tale. In 1882, Harry Feversham resigns from the British Army just before his regiment
leaves for battle in the Sudan, resulting in accusations of cowardice from three friends and his fiancée.
Harry travels to the East, disguises himself as a native, and intervenes anonymously to save his comrades'
lives. 1902.
The Family RC 55290
by Mario Puzo and Carol Gino
read by Alec Volz
3 cassettes
The author of The Godfather (RC 25677) depicts the fifteenth-century family of Rodrigo Borgia, Pope
Alexander VI. After Cardinal Borgia becomes pope, he bestows official power onto his children and
forces them into profitable marriages. He expects nothing less than full devotion in his quest to found a
dynasty. 2001.
The Interrogation RC 55296
by Thomas H. Cook
read by Roy Avers
2 cassettes
1952. An eight-year-old girl is murdered in a park. Detectives Pierce and Cohen have only one night left
to elicit a confession from the main suspect, a vagrant. Pierce struggles with the memory of his own
daughter's murder, while Cohen is tormented by recollections of the war in Germany. Violence and
strong language. 2002.
New Stories from the South: The Year's Best, 2002 RC 55298
edited by Shannon Ravenel
read by John Polk
3 cassettes
Nineteen stories in the literary tradition of the South. In playwright Romulus Linney's "Tennessee,"
nineteen-year-old Sassy accepts Griswold's marriage proposal on the condition that they move to
Tennessee, but Griswold has a trick or two up his sleeve. Some descriptions of sex and some strong
language. 2002.
Skin Folk RC 55300
by Nalo Hopkinson
read by Madelyn Buzzard
2 cassettes
The author of Brown Girl in the Ring (RC 52063) presents a collection of fifteen Afro-Caribbean tales,
some set in Toronto, involving fantasy and folklore. In "Riding the Red," Red Riding Hood is now a
grandmother. Explicit descriptions of sex and strong language. 2001.
No Lesser Plea RC 55302
by Robert K. Tanenbaum
read by Gregory Gorton
3 cassettes
New York assistant D.A. Butch Karp struggles to convict Mandeville Louis, a cold-blooded killer who is
feigning insanity. Karp also battles the police and legal bureaucracies that handicap justice. Louis raises
the stakes when he sets his sights on Karp's coworker, Marlene Ciampi. Violence and strong language.
1987.
It Had to Be You RC 55305
by Susan Elizabeth Phillips
read by Michele Schaeffer
3 cassettes
After her father dies, Phoebe Somerville is shocked that she has temporarily inherited the Chicago Stars
football team. To keep the team, she must work with head coach Dan Calebow, whom she dislikes.
Companion to This Heart of Mine (RC 52086). Some explicit descriptions of sex and some strong
language. 1994.
Heaven, Texas RC 55306
by Susan Elizabeth Phillips
read by Susan McInerney
3 cassettes
Prim Gracie Snow is determined to keep her new job at Windmill Studios by dragging ex-football star
Bobby Tom Denton home to Texas to begin his first movie. But Bobby Tom has reservations about
becoming a movie star and has no plans to cooperate. Explicit descriptions of sex and strong language.
1995.
The Samurai's Wife RC 55307
by Laura Joh Rowland
read by Robert Sams
3 cassettes
Japan, 1691. The shogun's private investigator, Sano Ichiro, travels to a distant city to uncover an
assassin who can kill with a scream. Sano's new wife, Reiko, assists by infiltrating the women's quarter.
Together they discover a plot to overthrow the government. Violence and some descriptions of sex. 2000.
The Best Is Yet to Come RC 55308
by Judith Gould
read by Colleen Delany
2 cassettes
After Carolina Mountcastle's husband dies, she discovers that he had a mistress and child in Amsterdam.
She survives the emotional shock and subsequent sabotage of her flower business with the help of Seth
Foster, one of her customers. Explicit descriptions of sex. 2002.
The Shootist RC 55309
by Glendon Swarthout
read by Robert Sams
1 cassette
Notorious gunfighter John Bernard Books arrives in El Paso, Texas, in 1901 to confirm a cancer
diagnosis. Rather than endure a torturous death in a boarding house, Books decides to die early--and to
take along a few outlaws. Basis of 1976 John Wayne movie. Some violence and some strong language.
Spur Award. 1975.
The Arraignment RC 55328
by Steve Martini
read by Ray Foushee
3 cassettes
After attorney Paul Madriani's friend Nick Rush and Rush's shady client are murdered, Madriani accepts
a case involving Rush's widow, who he suspects knows something about the deaths. The trail leads to
smugglers in South America and law firm shenanigans. Violence and strong language. Bestseller 2003.
Esther's Gift: A Mitford Christmas Story RC 55329
by Jan Karon
read by Gary Tipton
1 cassette
Christmas Eve. Esther Bolick bakes special orange marmalade cakes for gifts but wonders what they
really cost. When her husband calculates forty-three dollars per cake, Esther decides to shorten her list.
But the words of a Christmas song change her mind. Includes recipe. Bestseller 2002.
Once a Thief RC 55330
by Kay Hooper
read by Colleen Delany
2 cassettes
When an exhibit of Max Bannister's jewelry collection is set to open in Morgan West's museum, it is up
to security expert Wolfe Nickerson, Bannister's half brother, to protect it. But when West catches cat
burglar Quinn inside the museum before the exhibit opens, things heat up. Some strong language.
Bestseller 2002.
Table for Two RC 55332
by Nora Roberts
read by Jill Fox
3 cassettes
In Summer Desserts, Cordon Bleu chef Summer Lyndon falls in love with her employer, hotel magnate
Blake Cocharan, but doesn't want to mix business with pleasure. In Lessons Learned, publicist Juliet
Trent handles Italian chef Carlo Franconi's tour while resisting his charms. Some explicit descriptions of
sex and some strong language. Bestseller 1985.
July, July RC 55350
by Tim O'Brien
read by Jack Fox
2 cassettes
Over the course of a July weekend in 2000, while the Darton Hall College Class of 1969 celebrates its
unofficial thirtieth reunion, ten old friends drink, dance, flirt, and remember poignant episodes from their
pasts. Bestseller 2002.
Whispers and Lies RC 55354
by Joy Fielding
read by Barbara Pinolini
2 cassettes
Nurse Terry Painter lives a quiet life in Delray, Florida. She rents out her backyard cottage to Alison
Simms and becomes friends with her. Soon, however, Terry begins to suspect that Alison and her just
arrived "brother" are trying to trap her in a web of whispers and lies. 2002.
Catherine and the Pirate RC 55355
by Karen Hawkins
read by Erin Jones
1 cassette
Boston, 1777. Seventeen-year-old Catherine Markham defies her uncle and heads to Savannah to ransom
her brother Royce from the British. She seeks help from Royce's friend Derrick St. John, and uses his
ship for the voyage. Pirate-turned-entrepreneur Derrick reluctantly agrees and falls in love with the lovely
heiress. For senior high readers. 2002.
Billie's Kiss RC 55356
by Elizabeth Knox
read by Erin Jones
2 cassettes
A ship explodes near a Scottish island and many passengers drown. Survivor Billie Paxton becomes
acquainted with the eccentric inhabitants of Kiss Castle, who inspire in her equal amounts of passion and
rage. 2002.
The Stone Flower Garden RC 55357
by Deborah Smith
read by Sharon Murray
2 cassettes
Burnt Stand, North Carolina; 1972. Darleen Union, Eli Wade, and Karen Noland are childhood friends
until a tragedy separates them. Twenty-five years later, Darleen tries to right a wrong and exposes family
secrets that bring them together again. Strong language, some explicit descriptions of sex, and some
violence. 2002.
Darling Daughters RC 55359
by Debbie Macomber
read by Erin Jones
2 cassettes
Two stories of single parents who contend with matchmaking daughters. In Yours and Mine, eleven-year-old best friends Kristen and Nicole conspire to get their parents together. In Lone Star Lovin', Cody
Bailman, physician's assistant Sherry Waterman's first patient, is having problems with his newly
maturing daughter, Heather. 2002.
Irish Love: A Nuala Anne McGrail Novel RC 55361
by Andrew M. Greeley
read by Bruce Huntey
2 cassettes
Nuala Anne McGrail and her husband, Dermot Coyne, vacation in western Ireland with their two
children. Both Nuala and her daughter have psychic abilities, and the site of a 1882 mass murder haunts
them. Soon someone is trying to kill them. Some violence and some strong language. 2001.
Love Game RC 55363
by Mallory Rush
read by Mitzi Friedlander
2 cassettes
Widow Chris Nicholson becomes reacquainted with her high school flame Greg Reynolds--now a twice-divorced marine with a teenager--on Christmas Eve. They agree to only a fling because Chris is looking
for a father for her six-year-old. But Greg falls in love. Explicit descriptions of sex and strong language.
1995.
Madonna of the Seven Hills RC 55369
by Jean Plaidy
read by Gabriella Cavallero
2 cassettes (Reissue)
In 1492 illegitimate twelve-year-old Lucrezia Borgia's father is elected Pope Alexander VI. Lucrezia
enters an arranged marriage at thirteen and is drawn by her family into a web of politics, deceit, and
murder. 1958.
McCone and Friends RC 55370
by Marcia Muller
read by Martha Harmon Pardee
2 cassettes
Eight short stories featuring San Francisco private detective Sharon McCone and her associates. In "The
Wall," Rae Kelleher investigates the case of a missing high school student by searching her room for
clues. Strong language and some violence. 2000.
The Reign of the Brown Magician: Three Worlds Trilogy, Book 3 RC 55371
by Lawrence Watt-Evans
read by Chuck Benson
2 cassettes
With his wife and daughter murdered, Pel Brown only wants to return to Earth. Even his complete
control over the matrix doesn't console him--except when he realizes the power it gives him over life and
death. Sequel to In the Empire of Shadow (RC 51721). Some strong language. 1996.
Black Storm RC 55394
by David Poyer
read by Jim Zeiger
3 cassettes
Days before launching a ground assault against Iraqi forces in the 1991 Gulf War, an American unit
discovers that Saddam, if attacked, may use a weapon of mass destruction against Israel. Special forces
ace Dan Lenson leads a covert military team to quash the threat before it's too late. Strong language and
some violence. 2002.
Stoner and Spaz RC 55396
by Ron Koertge
read by Nick Sullivan
1 cassette
Sixteen-year-old Ben, who has cerebral palsy, leads an insular life with his overprotective grandmother.
But everything changes when he is befriended by drug-addicted classmate Colleen and a neighbor
introduces him to filmmaking and encourages him to make a movie about his high school. Strong
language. For senior high readers. 2002.
In the Forest RC 55397
by Edna O'Brien
read by Terry Donnelly
2 cassettes
In this novel based on a true crime in Ireland, the author explores the damaged mind of Michen O'Kane,
searching for the trigger that sent him on a killing spree. She delves into the psychological make-up of
both the killer and his victims. Violence and strong language. 2002.
Between a Wok and a Hard Place: A Pennsylvania Dutch Mystery with Recipes RC 55398
by Tamar Myers
read by Kristin Allison
2 cassettes
Melvin Stoltzfus, chief of police, Hernia, Pennsylvania, deputizes Mennonite innkeeper Magdalena
Yoder Miller to investigate the murder of a young Asian woman. The Amish community remains
suspiciously silent about the dead stranger. Meanwhile Magdalena's new husband leaves to settle
unfinished business. 1998.
No Use Dying over Spilled Milk: A Pennsylvania Dutch Mystery with Recipes RC 55399
by Tamar Myers
read by Kristin Allison
2 cassettes
Mennonite innkeeper Magdalena Yoder travels to Ohio for the funeral of an Amish cousin who drowned
in a tank of milk. Then she discovers that another farmer was killed when he fell from a silo--thus
uncovering a deadly rivalry among cheese makers. Some strong language. 1996.
Caramelo; or, Puro Cuento RC 55405
by Sandra Cisneros
read by Gabriella Cavallero
3 cassettes
Celaya Reyes spins out her story from childhood to maturity. She weaves in threads about her immediate
family's bicultural adaptation in Chicago, journeys to her grandparents' home in Mexico City, and
melodramatic strands from past and present. The tale sustains her, like the ancient caramel-colored shawl
she inherited. Some strong language. 2002.
The Heat Islands RC 55410
by Randy Wayne White
read by Michael Russotto
2 cassettes
Marine biologist Doc Ford of Sanibel Island, Florida, investigates the drowning of marina owner Marvin
Rios after one of Ford's friends becomes the main suspect. Ford uncovers land schemes, crooked
politicians, and a serial killer. Strong language, some explicit descriptions of sex, and some violence.
1992.
Sanibel Flats RC 55411
by Randy Wayne White
read by Michael Russotto
3 cassettes
Doc Ford of Sanibel Island agrees to help old friend Rafe Hollins ransom his son from a Central
American Indian tribe. Problems arise when Doc discovers that Rafe had kidnapped the boy from his
mother and is running guns. Violence, strong language, and some descriptions of sex. 1990.
The Distant Beacon: Song of Acadia, Book 4 RC 55412
by Janette Oke and T. Davis Bunn
read by Annie Wauters
2 cassettes
In this sequel to The Birthright (RC 53342), Anne remains in England while Nicole, now Lady Harrow,
returns to America to oversee her Uncle Charles's estate in Massachusetts. The days ahead are perilous
for Nicole and Gordon Goodwind, the man she comes to love, as the American colonies rebel. 2002.
The Beloved Land: Song of Acadia, Book 5 RC 55413
by Janette Oke and T. Davis Bunn
read by Annie Wauters
2 cassettes
In this sequel to The Distant Beacon (RC 55412), Nicole now lives in Massachusetts with Gordon, and
Anne remains in England with Thomas. Their father's failing health and revelations of a diary long kept
secret launch a search spanning two continents and bring both "sisters" home to late-eighteenth-century
Georgetown. 2002.
The Concubine's Tattoo RC 55418
by Laura Joh Rowland
read by Robert Sams
3 cassettes
Tokyo, 1690. Sano Ichiro, the shogun's investigator, is ordered from his wedding banquet to find the
murderer of a young concubine, who was poisoned by tattoo ink. Complications arise when Ichiro's wife,
Reiko, insists on helping him. Some descriptions of sex and some violence. 1998.
Reflections in a Golden Eye RC 55419
by Carson McCullers
read by Colleen Delany
1 cassette
1941. A Southern army post is rattled by undercurrents of hatred and desire. A homosexual officer chases
a young private while his wife has a torrid affair with another officer. Then someone is killed. Foreword
by Tennessee Williams. Some descriptions of sex and some strong language. 1941.
Always in My Heart RC 55421
by Catherine Anderson
read by Margaret Strom
3 cassettes
Ellie and Tucker Grant divorce after their oldest son's accidental death. Now the remaining kids--fourteen-year-old Zach and eleven-year-old Kody--try to reconcile their parents by running away into the
Oregon wilderness. The grieving parents begin a rescue attempt. Some explicit descriptions of sex and
some strong language. 2002.
The Shark Mutiny RC 55423
by Patrick Robinson
read by Gregory Gorton
3 cassettes
2007. U.S. national security adviser Vice Admiral Arnold Morgan and security operations officer Lt.
Jimmy Ramshawe discover a plot between Chinese admirals and the mullahs of Tehran to establish
massive minefields across the Strait of Hormuz in the Persian Gulf. Warnings go unheeded. Some strong
language. 2001.
The Shakeress RC 55424
by Kimberley Heuston
read by Colleen Delany
1 cassette
New Hampshire, 1828. A Shaker community welcomes Naomi, orphaned at thirteen with her three
younger siblings. The foursome thrive under the Shaker way--but, seeking her own spiritual fulfillment,
Naomi leaves the community and finds her true self in a new religion, Mormonism. For junior and senior
high readers. 2002.
Belle and the Beau RC 55426
by Beverly Jenkins
read by Laura Giannarelli
2 cassettes
In 1859 sixteen-year-old Belle Palmer escapes from slavery in Kentucky to Michigan, where she is
hidden by the freedmen Best family. Belle falls in love with their son, Daniel, although he has been
promised to another. For senior high readers. 2002.
Eclipse RC 55428
by Richard S. Wheeler
read by Gary Telles
2 cassettes
The fictitious voices of Lewis and Clark alternate in describing events after their return from the
Northwest in 1806. Lewis reveals a medical secret that may account for his rapid mental decline and
early death. Clark marries and enjoys family life even as he confronts the issue of slavery. 2002.
The House of Blue Mangoes RC 55430
by David Davidar
read by Anne Flosnik
4 cassettes
Early-twentieth-century saga set in a southern Indian village, features three generations of the prosperous
Dorai family. Domestic events mingle with political controversies over caste, colonialism, race, and
religion as British rule collapses and Gandhi leads the subcontinent to independence. 2002.
Ashes of Roses RC 55437
by Mary Jane Auch
read by Anne Flosnik
2 cassettes
Sixteen-year-old Margaret Rose Nolan arrives at Ellis Island from Ireland dreaming of a happy future.
She finds work at New York City's Triangle Shirtwaist Factory and describes the horror of escaping from
the tragic 1911 fire. Some violence. For junior and senior high readers. 2002.
Island Boyz: Short Stories RC 55438
by Graham Salisbury
read by Christopher Walker
1 cassette
Ten stories, introduced by a short poem, about Hawaiian teenagers. In "Waiting for the War," two boys
have a horse, but cannot ride or even get close to it. Then a soldier from Texas gives them a little help.
For junior and senior high readers. 2002.
Answered Prayers RC 55509
by Danielle Steel
read by Margaret Strom
2 cassettes
Unhappy in her long-term marriage, Faith Madison falls in love with a childhood friend she encounters at
a funeral. Brad Patterson, also married with grown children, returns her affection. Over time, their long-distance correspondence leads to major decisions. Bestseller 2002.
The Penwyth Curse RC 55512
by Catherine Coulter
read by Annie Wauters
2 cassettes
Cursed by the Druids, Merryn de Gay of Penwyth has been widowed four times--each time on her
wedding day. Awarded Merryn as a wife, Sir Bishop of Lythe seeks to break the spell. Interwoven with
Bishop's quest are his dreams about a wizard and a witch. Explicit descriptions of sex and some violence.
2003.
Light in Shadow RC 55520
by Jayne Ann Krentz
read by Martha Harmon Pardee
2 cassettes
Arizona. When interior designer Zoe Luce enters the bedroom her client wants decorated, she senses
something bad happened in it. She hires detective Ethan Truax to verify her suspicions. But Zoe soon
needs Ethan's services for herself when her past begins to catch up with her. Strong language and some
descriptions of sex. Bestseller 2003.
Samaritan RC 55528
by Richard Price
read by Steven Carpenter
3 cassettes
Forty-three-year-old television writer Ray Mitchell returns to the racially mixed New Jersey projects of
his youth. After volunteering to teach at his old high school, he is savagely beaten but refuses to identify
his attacker. Detective Nerese Ammons, a childhood friend, is determined to help. Violence, strong
language, and some explicit descriptions of sex. Bestseller 2003.
The Bone Vault RC 55529
by Linda Fairstein
read by Faith Potts
3 cassettes
District attorney Alexandra Cooper teams up with homicide detective Mike Chapman when a corpse is
found in a sarcophagus being shipped back to Egypt. They identify the body as a former researcher at the
Cloisters and uncover shady dealings within the museum community. Some violence and some strong
language. 2003.
Abhorsen RC 55530
by Garth Nix
read by Martha Harmon Pardee
2 cassettes
Abhorsen-in-waiting Lirael and Prince Sameth--supported by their creatures Disreputable Dog and
Mogget (a cat)--must confront and defeat the evil spirit Orannis before it can destroy all life. Conclusion
to trilogy beginning with Sabriel (RC 44682) and Lirael (RC 52678). For junior and senior high readers.
2003.
The Doctor's House RC 55561
by Ann Beattie
read by Martha Harmon Pardee
2 cassettes
A widow and her adult children explore the paternal roots and lasting influence of their family's
dysfunction. Daughter Nina is currently engrossed in the details of her brother Andrew's womanizing.
Both reflect on their tortured upbringing at the hands of their emotionally abusive father and alcoholic
mother. Strong language. 2002.
The Youngest Hero RC 55573
by Jerry B. Jenkins
read by Martha Harmon Pardee
2 cassettes
Ten-year-old Elgin Woodell and his Christian mother, Miriam, move from Hattiesburg, Mississippi, to
Chicago after his alcoholic father is incarcerated. By age fourteen, Elgin, having inherited his dad's gift
for baseball, becomes the major league's youngest rookie. For senior high and older readers. 2002.
Nine RC 55576
by Jan Burke
read by Chuck Benson
3 cassettes
L.A. homicide detective Alex Brandon and his partner, Ciara Morton, investigate a group of vigilantes
that is assassinating criminals on the FBI's most-wanted list. Evidence leads Brandon and Morton to a
school for disturbed, affluent teens. Violence and strong language. 2002.
Starting Over RC 55581
by Robin Pilcher
read by Martha Harmon Pardee
3 cassettes
Divorcée Liz Dewhurst lives with her son and father on the Scottish coast. She remains entangled with
her ex-husband because of their joint ownership of the families' farms, now targeted by a golf course
consortium. When a charming older man enters her life, Liz has to make some difficult choices. Strong
language. 2002.
The Last Detective: An Elvis Cole Novel RC 55647
by Robert Crais
read by Gregory Gorton
2 cassettes
Ten-year-old Ben, son of Elvis Cole's girlfriend, is kidnapped while the private investigator is watching
the boy. Cole's partner, Joe Pike, and detective Carol Starkey are searching for the youngster when Ben's
father shows up to complicate matters. Also Cole's past in Vietnam resurfaces. Violence and strong
language. Bestseller 2003.
The Apprentice Lover RC 55653
by Jay Parini
read by Gary Telles
3 cassettes
In this coming-of-age novel, Alex Massolini drops out of Columbia University in 1970 to work for writer
Rupert Grant on Capri. There Alex reflects on his brother's death in Vietnam and on what kind of person
he himself wants to be. Some explicit descriptions of sex and some strong language. 2002.
Truly Madly Manhattan RC 55655
by Nora Roberts
read by Michele Schaeffer
3 cassettes
Two novels set in Manhattan. In Local Hero, Hester Wallace's son is overjoyed to discover their new
neighbor is the originator of his favorite comic book. In Dual Image, a real-life love affair develops
between an actress and a TV movie's creator. Descriptions of sex and some strong language. Bestseller
2003.
The Sight RC 55656
by David Clement-Davies
read by Anne Flosnik
3 cassettes
An epic tale set in Transylvania during the Middle Ages that features a pack of wolves and newborn
cubs, a prophecy, an outcast she-wolf with strange powers, and horrifying ordeals. For junior and senior
high readers. 2002.
No Ordinary Man RC 55658
by Suzanne Simmons
read by Anne Flosnik
2 cassettes
Mitchell Storm has come to Newport, Rhode Island, at his dying grandfather's request, to take his distant
cousin and wealthy heiress Victoria back to Scotland to settle the mystery of the family treasure. But he
never expected Victoria to be so beautiful or intelligent. Some descriptions of sex. 1998.
The Heavenly World Series: Timeless Baseball Fiction RC 55662
by Frank O'Rourke
read by Robert Sams
3 cassettes
Eighteen stories, written in the 1940s and 1950s, vividly portray baseball from the turn of the century to
the fifties. These tales show O'Rourke's fictional heroes competing alongside such baseball greats as Roy
Campanella, Joe DiMaggio, Willie Mays, and Leo Durocher while confronting the limitations of injury,
age, and ambition. 2002.
My Perfect Life RC 55673
by Dyan Sheldon
read by Margaret Strom
1 cassette
Ella has no interest in running for class president at her New Jersey high school. But her unconventional
friend Lola, from Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen (RC 49701), persuades her to challenge rich
and beautiful Carla in a nasty popularity race. For senior high readers. 2002.
Feed RC 55687
by M.T. Anderson
read by Christopher Walker
1 cassette
In the future, most people have computer implants in their heads streaming information. Titus has had his
since birth, while home-schooled Violet received hers later. When the "feed" is attacked by a hacker,
Titus's system quickly recovers but Violet's continues to malfunction. Strong language. For senior high
and older readers. National Book Award finalist. 2002.
A Darker Justice RC 55689
by Sallie Bissell
read by Annie Wauters
2 cassettes
A secretive group of extremists is murdering federal judges, and investigators believe the next victim will
be Irene Hannah. Judge Hannah refuses protection, so the FBI recruits Atlanta prosecutor Mary Crow to
guard her former mentor. When a vicious assassin kidnaps Hannah, Crow goes on the offensive.
Violence and strong language. 2002.
Anna and the Duke RC 55690
by Kathryn Smith
read by Anne Flosnik
2 cassettes
London, 1818. Scottish landowner Ewan MacLaughlin becomes the Duke of Brahm when his estranged
father dies. Arriving in England, Ewan meets his duplicitous half-brother, Richard, and his half-sister,
Emily. Anna, Richard's fiancée, uncovers a plot to discredit Ewan and finds herself falling in love with
him. For senior high readers. 2002.
Bitter Sugar: A Lupe Solano Mystery RC 55696
by Carolina Garcia-Aguilera
read by Barbara Pinolini
2 cassettes
Miami P.I. Lupe Solano agrees to help her father's best friend, Ramón Suarez, and his nephew,
Alexander, investigate an unexpected offer for their family's confiscated sugar mills in Cuba. When Tío
Ramón is arrested for Alexander's murder, Lupe becomes entangled in politics and greed. Violence and
some strong language. 2001.
Bookends RC 55704
by Jane Green
read by Martha Harmon Pardee
2 cassettes
Londoners Josh, Catherine, and Si--who is gay--have been close friends since college. Catherine even
opens a bookshop/café with Josh's wife, Lucy. When gorgeous Portia, a former untrustworthy friend from
their school days, enters the picture, the group's relationships threaten to unravel. Strong language. 2001.
Late Bloomer RC 55755
by Fern Michaels
read by Martha Harmon Pardee
2 cassettes
Cady Jordan returns to Indigo Valley, Pennsylvania, where twenty years ago she was seriously injured in
an accident and lost her memory. The mishap left one of her childhood friends dead--and Cady blamed.
Now her friends are afraid she will remember what really happened. Strong language. Bestseller 2002.
A Home for the Heart: The Journals of Corrie Belle Hollister, Book 8 RC 55841
by Michael Phillips
read by Martha Harmon Pardee
2 cassettes
1865. Twenty-eight-year-old Corrie Belle Hollister continues her journal entries as she travels from
Pennsylvania to California. She reminisces about her previous journey west with her mother and siblings
thirteen years before and looks forward to marrying Christopher. Sequel to Land of the Brave and the
Free (RC 40215). 1994.
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.
Global Warming RC 52744
by Burkhard Bilger
read by Gary Telles
1 cassette
Explores the phenomenon of global warming, the impact of the greenhouse effect, the scientific
controversy surrounding the theory, and related political and social issues. For grades 6-9 and older
readers. 1992.
Holly, Reindeer, and Colored Lights: The Story of the Christmas Symbols RC 53940
by Edna Barth
read by Ray DiZefalo
1 cassette (Reissue)
Traces Christmas traditions and symbols back to Christian, mythological, and pagan sources. Covers the
star, the tree and its ornaments, the Yule log, Santa Claus, gift exchanging, food, and bells--all associated
with this December holiday. For grades 4-7. 2000.
The Prairie RC 54622
by Alison Ormsby
read by Neil Berman
1 cassette
Exploration of the prairies of central North America and their ecosystems. Studies the weather,
temperature, and agriculture associated with them. Includes two science experiments. For grades 5-8.
1999.
Ice Cream RC 54632
by Elisha Cooper
read by Marilyn Gleason
1 cassette
Explains step-by-step how milk is taken from cows and processed in a factory, where lots of things
happen to it to produce a carton of flavored ice cream. For grades K-3. 2002.
Playtime Rhymes for Little People RC 54637
by Clare Beaton
read by Marilyn Gleason
1 cassette
Collection of counting rhymes and well-loved childhood verses. Directions for motions accompany each
selection. Includes "Here Are the Lady's Knives and Forks"; "Incy Wincy Spider"; "One Potato, Two
Potato"; "One, Two, Buckle My Shoe"; and "I'm a Little Teapot." For preschool-grade 2. 2001.
Women Olympic Champions RC 54640
by Nathan Aaseng
read by MaryBeth Wise
1 cassette
Profiles the lives and struggles of seven outstanding female Olympic champions from various time
periods, nations, and events: Sonja Henie, figure skating; Babe Didrikson, track and field; Fanny
Blankers-Koen, running; Dawn Fraser, swimming; Lydia Skoblikova, speed-skating; Nadia Comaneci,
gymnastics; and Jackie Joyner-Kersee, heptathlon. For grades 5-8. 2001.
Middle School: The Real Deal; from Cafeteria Food to Combination Locks RC 54771
by Juliana Farrell and Beth Mayall
read by MaryBeth Wise
1 cassette
Gives kids an idea of what to expect when they start middle school. Contains practical advice on
homework, teachers, and such social situations as making new friends and joining clubs. For grades 5-8.
2001.
Phineas Gage: A Gruesome but True Story about Brain Science RC 54774
by John Fleischman
read by Gary Telles
1 cassette
Examines an 1848 accident in which an explosion drove a thirteen-pound tamping rod through a railroad
worker's skull. Recreates the event, recalls eyewitness accounts, and describes Gage's astonishing
physical recovery accompanied by dramatic personality changes resulting from brain damage. Discusses
this case's contribution to science. For grades 6-9. 2002.
The Chimpanzees I Love: Saving Their World and Ours RC 54779
by Jane Goodall
read by Celeste Lawson
1 cassette
A pioneer in field research on African jungle chimpanzees discusses her discoveries about their behavior
and ways of living and communicating. Includes information on chimpanzees in captivity and actions
people can take to protect them. For grades 4-7. 2001.
Smelling and Tasting RC 55031
by Alvin Silverstein and others
read by Terence Aselford
1 cassette
Explains the connection between taste and smell and the biological processes involved, comparing
human abilities to those of animals. Discusses a variety of different smells and odors, and scientific
inventions that have medical and social applications. For grades 5-8. 2002.
Seeing RC 55032
by Alvin Silverstein and others
read by Terence Aselford
1 cassette
Explains the sense of vision and how humans see in color. Discusses the brain's role in perceiving
objects, motion, and three-dimensional images. For grades 5-8. 2001.
Touching and Feeling RC 55033
by Alvin Silverstein and others
read by Nanette Savard
1 cassette
Explains how the sense of touch functions and how it helps us learn about our surroundings. Examines
the importance of touch to humans, plants, and animals, describing the sensations of pressure, pain, and
temperature. Includes technological developments to provide feeling to artificial limbs. For grades 5-8.
2002.
Hearing RC 55034
by Alvin Silverstein and others
read by Steven Carpenter
1 cassette
Discusses the sense of hearing, explaining what sound is and how the body responds to it. Compares the
human ability to hear to that of other animals. Describes the relationship between listening and speaking.
Examines sonar technology and the various services it performs. For grades 5-8. 2001.
Armored, Plated, and Bone-Headed Dinosaurs: The Ankylosaurs, Stegosaurs, and Pachycephalosaurs
RC 55081
by Thom Holmes and Laurie Holmes
read by Lewis Grenville
1 cassette
Discusses what is known about these plant-eating dinosaurs who relied on heavily armored bodies, tail
clubs and spikes, or rock-hard skulls to discourage opposition. Among other topics, it covers their
evolution, geographic range, feeding habits, and special adaptations. For grades 5-8. 2002.
Gigantic Long-Necked Plant-Eating Dinosaurs: The Prosauropods and Sauropods RC 55082
by Thom Holmes and Laurie Holmes
read by Lewis Grenville
1 cassette
Discusses general features of these two dinosaur groups, their similarities, and differences. The
sauropods were the longest, tallest, and heaviest land animals ever to walk the Earth. Describes a blooper
that misled scientists for over a century and the discovery of fossil dinosaur eggs in Argentina. For grades
5-8. 2001.
Meat-Eating Dinosaurs: The Theropods RC 55084
by Thom Holmes and Laurie Holmes
read by Lewis Grenville
1 cassette
Discusses the characteristics of this "beast foot" group that spanned the entire age of dinosaurs--one
hundred sixty million years. Describes what they looked like, how they hunted and devoured their prey,
and how they evolved. For grades 5-8. 2001.
The Kids' College Almanac: A First Look at College RC 55191
by Barbara C. Greenfeld and Robert A. Weinstein
read by Patricia McDermott
3 cassettes
Introductory guidelines for kids who are beginning to think about careers and higher education. Includes
basic information to consider about community colleges, trade schools, and universities; the application
process; what actually happens at college; and financial aspects. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 2001.
Stories from the Bible RC 55263
read by Steven Carpenter
1 cassette
A selection of stories from the Old and New Testaments of the King James version of the Bible with a
brief introduction to each section. For grades 5-8 and older readers. 2000.
Animal Aviators: Masters of Flight RC 55293
by Eve Iversen
read by Kerry Cundiff
1 cassette
Introduces animals that glide, soar, and fly--especially birds, insects, and bats. Explains how their bodies
work for them on taking off, maneuvering in the air, and landing. Discusses migration as long-distance
flight ability and presents a brief history of human air travel. For grades 5-8. 2001.
The Elephant Book: For the Elefriends Campaign RC 55389
by Ian Redmond
read by Judith Ann Gantly
1 cassette
The Elefriends organization presents facts and quotations about elephants to alert readers about the
serious decrease in the world's elephant population. Details their physical characteristics, habitat, feeding
patterns, social relationships, and why the herds are in decline. For grades 4-7. 1990.
Understanding September 11th: Answering Questions about the Attacks on America RC 55391
by Mitch Frank
read by Jake Williams
1 cassette
Explains the historical and religious issues that motivated terrorist attacks in the United States on
September 11, 2001. Includes information on Islam, the Taliban, and Osama bin Laden; the significance
of the Middle East and Afghanistan; and the changes in America since the attacks. For grades 6-9. 2002.
911: The Book of Help RC 55414
edited by Michael Cart
read by Margaret Strom
1 cassette
A collection of essays, poems, and short fiction by authors of books for young adults in response to the
terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. Includes "A Candlelight Vigil at the Fireman's Monument,"
where Russell Freedman and his neighbors pray at a nearby landmark. For grades 6-9 and older readers.
2002.
Did Dinosaurs Live in Your Backyard? Questions and Answers about Dinosaurs RC 55432
by Melvin Berger and Gilda Berger
read by Steven Carpenter
1 cassette
Explores the world of dinosaurs, their size and shape, food, families, and theories about why they became
extinct. For grades 3-6. 1998.
This Land Was Made for You and Me: The Life and Songs of Woody Guthrie RC 55433
by Elizabeth Partridge
read by Steven Carpenter
1 cassette
Biography of Woody Guthrie (1912-1967), the Oklahoma singer, writer, and musician who composed
more than three thousand songs and ballads as he traveled around the United States, including "This
Land Is Your Land" and "So Long, It's Been Good to Know Yuh." For grades 6-9 and older readers.
2002.
Why Do Volcanoes Blow Their Tops? Questions and Answers about Volcanoes and Earthquakes RC
55435
by Melvin Berger and Gilda Berger
read by Steven Carpenter
1 cassette
Historical and scientific information about volcanoes and earthquakes--why, how, where, and when these
natural disasters occur. For grades 3-6. 1999.
B. Franklin, Printer RC 55436
by David A. Adler
read by Bob Moore
1 cassette
Biography of the Philadelphian whose political thoughts and writings influenced the founding of the
United States. Discusses how he set up a library, a postal system, and fire and police departments to help
his fellow citizens. Describes his scientific inventions and diplomatic service to the new republic. For
grades 4-7. 2001.
The Assassination of Malcolm X RC 55597
by Allison Stark Draper
read by Bill Quinn
1 cassette
Describes the murder of Malcolm X in 1965. Also discusses events that led up to the assassination of this
leader of the Nation of Islam, also known as the Black Muslims. Includes the trial of his assailants and
the political and social conditions of the time. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 2002.
Chicken Soup with Rice: A Book of Months RC 55651
by Maurice Sendak
read by Terence Aselford
1 cassette (Reissue)
A rhyming nonsense tale describes the delights of eating chicken soup with rice during every month of
the year. For preschool-grade 2. 1962.
Langston Hughes RC 55666
by Milton Meltzer
read by Bob Moore
2 cassettes
Biography of a leading poet of the 1920s Harlem Renaissance. Describes how Langston Hughes (1902-1967) devoted his life to writing about the African American experience in poetry and other forms--the
short story, novel, play, song, musical comedy, opera, history, humor, and autobiography. For grades 6-9.
1997.
One World, Many Religions: The Ways We Worship RC 55672
by Mary Pope Osborne
read by Colleen Delany
1 cassette
Overview of world's seven major religions--Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism,
Confucianism, and Taoism. Introduces the origins, beliefs, sacred writings, major figures, and traditions
of each faith. For grades 4-7. 1996.
The Hospital RC 55682
by Janine Amos
read by Michele Schaeffer
1 cassette
Uses letters, stories, and informational text to explain what to expect during a visit to the hospital.
Provides practical advice and encourages asking questions to prepare for a hospital stay. For grades K-3.
2002.
Day of the Dragon King: Magic Tree House, Book 14 RC 54424
by Mary Pope Osborne
read by Gillian Green
1 cassette
The magic tree house takes Jack and Annie back two thousand years to ancient China. Their task is to
find the earliest written form of an ancient legend--a bound book made of bamboo strips--before the evil
Dragon King burns down the Imperial Library. For grades 2-4. 1998.
Viking Ships at Sunrise: Magic Tree House, Book 15 RC 54425
by Mary Pope Osborne
read by Gillian Green
1 cassette
Jack and Annie travel back more than a thousand years to ancient Ireland, where their search for a lost
book takes them to a monastery. They meet Brother Patrick and also face a sea monster and a Viking
raid. For grades 2-4. 1998.
Tonight on the Titanic: Magic Tree House, Book 17 RC 54427
by Mary Pope Osborne
read by Gillian Green
1 cassette
The magic tree house transports Annie and Jack to the deck of the Titanic, the supposedly unsinkable
ship. They arrive right before the ship hits an iceberg. For grades 2-4. 1999.
Tigers at Twilight: Magic Tree House, Book 19 RC 54429
by Mary Pope Osborne
read by Gillian Green
1 cassette
Having used their magic tree house to travel to India, Jack and Annie have adventures involving a tiger
and other endangered animals. For grades 2-4. 1999.
Breakout at the Bug Lab RC 54623
by Ruth Horowitz
read by Gary Roan
1 cassette
When a giant cockroach named Max escapes from their mother's bug laboratory, Leo and his brother
need to find him before important visitors arrive. The boys receive help from a mysterious lady who
advises them to think like a bug in order to catch one. For grades K-3. 2001.
Harry by the Sea RC 54752
by Gene Zion
read by Rick Wiseman
1 cassette (Reissue)
Harry the dog searches for one cool spot on a hot, sunny day at the beach and finds it when a crashing
wave leaves him covered with cool, slimy, green seaweed. What Harry doesn't know is that it also makes
him look like a sea monster. For preschool-grade 2. 1965.
Don't You Know There's a War On? RC 54773
by Avi
read by Bruce Nelson
1 cassette
During World War II, fifth-grader Howie lives in Brooklyn, New York, while his father is fighting
overseas. Howie and his friend Denny keep up with the battle news and fall in love with their teacher.
they also try to keep her from being fired. For grades 5-8. 2001.
Lady Knight: Protector of the Small, Book 4 RC 55072
by Tamora Pierce
read by Lisette Lecat
3 cassettes
When she became a knight, Kel hoped to be given a combat post. Instead she is named commander of an
outpost of refugees, where she must face the unnatural forces of the evil Blayce. Sequel to Squire (RC
52769). For grades 5-8. 2002.
Zazoo RC 55240
by Richard Mosher
read by Anne Flosnik
2 cassettes
A thirteen-year-old Vietnamese orphan, Zazoo, loves her adoptive French grandfather, called Grand-Pierre, the only family she has. A mysterious boy on a bicycle, Marius, brings her budding romance and
leads her to befriend the local pharmacist--who reveals her grandfather's difficult past. For grades 6-9.
2001.
Counting Stars RC 55291
by David Almond
read by Gary Tipton
1 cassette
In a series of interconnected stories, a boy describes his life growing up in a Catholic family in the
English urban district of Felling. In "Jonadab," the boy encounters two orphaned urchins who fantasize
they are Native Americans to survive their brutal existence. For grades 6-9. 2000.
All American Girl RC 55299
by Meg Cabot
read by Erin Jones
2 cassettes
While fifteen-year-old Samantha is ducking her art class, she tackles a man trying to shoot the president
of the United States. She learns that David, a cute boy in the class, is the president's son--but her
newfound popularity causes turmoil at school and at home. For grades 6-9. 2002.
Freckle Juice RC 55310
by Judy Blume
read by Terence Aselford
1 cassette (Reissue)
Andrew wishes he had freckles like his classmate Nicky. When Sharon overhears Andrew ask Nicky how
he got his freckles, she offers to sell Andrew a secret recipe for freckle juice. But she wants five whole
weeks of his allowance money. For grades 2-4. 1971.
The Thief Lord RC 55343
by Cornelia Funke
read by David Cutler
2 cassettes
Orphan brothers Prosper, age twelve, and Bo (Boniface), age five, have run away from their cruel aunt
and uncle in Hamburg to Venice--their mother's favorite city. They join a band of urchins led by a
mysterious Thief Lord who steals to support them. And then the complications begin. For grades 5-8.
2000.
Beauty: A Retelling of the Story of Beauty and the Beast RC 55360
retold by Robin McKinley
read by Erin Jones
2 cassettes (Reissue)
A courageous girl called Beauty gradually learns the meaning of love from an unlikely candidate, the
Beast residing in an enchanted castle. An embellishment of the classic fairy tale. For grades 5-8. 1978.
Double Fudge RC 55372
by Judy Blume
read by Judith Ann Gantly
1 cassette
Twelve-year-old Peter suffers some embarrassing moments because of Fudge, his five-year-old money-obsessed brother. The discovery of long-lost cousins, including a second "Fudge" from Hawaii, makes
matters worse. Sequel to Fudge-a-mania (RC 33199). For grades 4-7. 2002.
The Hamster of the Baskervilles: From the Tattered Casebook of Chet Gecko, Private Eye RC 55377
by Bruce Hale
read by L.J. Ganser
1 cassette
Something is trashing the classrooms at Emerson Hicky Elementary School, and fourth-grade detective
Chet Gecko sets out to find the creature that's responsible. For grades 3-6. 2002.
Who Do You Love? RC 55387
by Martin Waddell
read by Judith Ann Gantly
1 cassette
At bedtime, a mother cat and her kitten, Holly, play their go-to-bed game. The mother asks "Who do you
love?" Holly teases her by describing everyone she loves and her reasons for doing so, saving her mother
for last. For preschool-grade 2. 1999.
Sosu's Call RC 55390
by Meshack Asare
read by Robin Miles
1 cassette
Sosu and his dog, Fusa, warn the inhabitants of an African village of a threatening violent storm even
though Sosu cannot use his legs to walk. The villagers show their appreciation with a special gift. For
grades K-3. 2001.
The Hunting of the Last Dragon RC 55420
by Sherryl Jordan
read by David Cutler
1 cassette
England, 1356. When the last fire-breathing dragon destroys Jude's family and village, Jude vows to slay
the beast. The unlikely hero forms a bond with Jing-wei, a young Chinese noblewoman whose heritage
gives her a knowledge of dragons. Together they search for the dragon's lair. For grades 6-9. 2002.
Encyclopedia Brown Shows the Way RC 55431
by Donald J. Sobol
read by Christopher Walker
1 cassette (Reissue)
Encyclopedia Brown, brilliant fifth-grade amateur detective, solves ten cases for his police-chief father
and the people of Idaville. For grades 3-6. 1972.
Hoot RC 55550
by Carl Hiaasen
read by Erik Sandvold
2 cassettes
Middle school student Roy has just moved from Montana to south Florida. He befriends a boy named
Mullet Fingers and his stepsister, who are trying to prevent a pancake-house chain from building a
restaurant over a colony of burrowing owls. For grades 6-9. 2002.
Goose Chase RC 55565
by Patrice Kindl
read by Martha Harmon Pardee
1 cassette
Rather than marry a cruel king or a seemingly dim-witted prince, an enchanted goose girl endures
imprisonment. Her twelve geese help her to escape the locked tower but not the pursuit of the prince. The
goose girl has many misadventures before learning her true identity. For grades 6-9. 2001.
Becky the Brave: A Story about Epilepsy RC 55592
by Laurie Lears
read by Kristin Allison
1 cassette
Sarah depends on her brave older sister Becky to walk her to school. But after Becky has an epileptic
seizure in front of her classmates, she refuses to go to school. Sarah finds the courage to go alone and a
way to help her sibling. For grades K-3. 2002.
The Showdown: Left Behind--the Kids, Volume 13 RC 55599
by Jerry B. Jenkins and Tim LaHaye
read by Jim Zeiger
1 cassette
The death toll rises as the Earthquake! (RC 55368) ends in this sequel. Victims--including Judd, Vicki,
Lionel, and Ryan--struggle to reunite with family and friends. For grades 5-8. 2001.
Judgment Day: Left Behind--the Kids, Volume 14 RC 55600
by Jerry B. Jenkins and Tim LaHaye
read by Jim Zeiger
1 cassette
The world continues to dig out from a destructive earthquake in this sequel to The Showdown (RC
55599). Meanwhile Judd and Vicki search for a hiding place to avoid capture by the Global Community.
For grades 5-8. 2001.
Battling the Commander: Left Behind--the Kids, Volume 15 RC 55602
by Jerry B. Jenkins and Tim LaHaye
read by Jim Zeiger
1 cassette
In this sequel to Judgment Day (RC 55600), the free members of the Young Trib Force are hiding from
Commander Blancka and praying for their friends who remain in the clutches of the Global Community.
For grades 5-8. 2001.
Fire from Heaven: Left Behind--the Kids, Volume 16 RC 55603
by Jerry B. Jenkins and Tim LaHaye
read by Jim Zeiger
1 cassette
The Young Trib Force faces the next prophetic judgments in this sequel to Battling the Commander (RC
55602). A huge meteor forces John to make a life-threatening decision on the Global Community ship
Peacekeeper One. For grades 5-8. 2001.
Little Rat Sets Sail RC 55657
by Monika Bang-Campbell
read by Christopher Walker
1 cassette
Little Rat's parents sign her up for sailing lessons even though she is afraid of water. But Buzzy Bear is a
kind teacher, and during the summer Little Rat finds that she is braver than she thinks. Beginning chapter
book. For grades K-3. 2002.
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix RC 56062
by J.K. Rowling
read by Erik Sandvold
6 cassettes
The first part of the summer after his fourth year at Hogwarts--covered in Harry Potter and the Goblet of
Fire (RC 50228)--finds Harry back with the Dursleys, isolated in the Muggles' world. But that changes
after he is attacked by Dementors. For grades 4-7 and older readers. 2003.
The following cassette titles are available in the languages designated.
El Clan del Oso Cavernario (The Clan of the Cave Bear) RC 54959
por Jean M. Auel
leído por María Pino
5 cassettes
Es la Edad de Hielo. Un terremoto destruye el tribu de Ayla, una niña de la raza Cro-Magnon. Más tarde,
Ayla es adoptado por un clan Neandertal, y ellos llegan a aceptarla y quererla. Pero, muchas veces Ayla
se ve desterrado violando los tabúes del clan, hasta que se da cuenta que tiene que dejar los Neandertales--una raza destinado a la extinción--para buscar a su propria gente. Contiene descripciones de índole
sexual. (After Ayla's people perish in an earthquake during the Ice Age, a beetle-browed Neanderthal
clan adopts the young Cro-Magnon woman. She is banished several times for disregarding taboos and
eventually realizes that she must leave the doomed group to seek out her own kind. Some explicit
descriptions of sex.) 1991.
La Ciudad de las Bestias (The City of the Beasts) RC 54960
por Isabel Allende
leído por María Pino
2 cassettes
Alexander Cold, joven de quince años, tiene una abuela que es reportero, y tiene la oportunidad de
acompañarla en una expedición a las Amazonas en busca de la legendaria Bestia de las Amazonas.
Alexander y su nueva amiga Nadia emprenden una mágica aventura en la misteriosa y impenetrable
selva. Para alumnos de escuela secundaria y lectores mayores. (Fifteen-year-old Alexander Cold
accompanies his reporter-grandmother on an expedition to the Amazon to search for the legendary Yeti
of the Amazon, known as "The Beast." Alexander and his new friend Nadia begin their magical
adventure in the mysterious, impenetrable jungle. For senior high and older readers.) 2002.
Vuelo del Cisne (Flight of the Swan) RC 54965
por Rosario Ferré
leído por María Pino
2 cassettes
En 1917, una compañía de ballet rusa visita a Puerto Rico en gira artística y se encuentra varado en la isla
a causa de la revolución rusa. Madame, la famosa e imperiosa dama de la compañía acaba enamorandose
locamente de un revolucionario al que le dobla la edad, y la vida de las jóvenes bailarinas cambia
completamente. (In 1917, a Russian ballet troupe tours Puerto Rico and is stranded there by the Russian
Revolution. The leader of the troupe, known as Madame to her younger ballerinas, falls in love with a
revolutionary zealot half her age, and the lives of all are dramatically transformed.) 2002.
El Ejercicio y Su Salud (Exercise and Your Health) RC 54969
por Institutos Nacionales de Salud
leído por Juan Ramírez
1 cassette
Esta guía--editado por el Instituto Nacional sobre el Envejecimiento--enfatiza que la gente puede
beneficiarse hasta con niveles moderados de actividad física. Ofrece información sobre los tipos de
ejercicios importantes para personas en la tercera edad, así como consejos para motivarse al ejercicio,
para medir los beneficios del ejecicio y para conocer los beneficios de una nutrición saludable. (Exercise
guide published by the National Institute on Aging emphasizes that even moderate levels of physical
activity are beneficial to health. Describes types of exercise and gives tips for getting started, measuring
effectiveness, and ensuring good nutrition.) 2001.
El León, la Bruja, y el Ropero (The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe) RC 54964
por C.S. Lewis
leído por María Pino
1 cassette
Cuatro chicos aventureros entran por la puerta de un ropero y llegan a la tierra de Narnia--un país
esclavizado por el poder de la Bruja Blanca. Primera novela de "Las Crónicas de Narnia." Para grados 4 a
7. (Four children find their way through a huge wardrobe in an old house to the mysterious land of
Narnia, which is suffering under the spell of the White Witch. First book in "The Chronicles of Narnia."
For grades 4-7.) 2000.
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