### Talking Book Topics September-October 2007 Volume 73, Number 5 National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped _Talking Book Topics_ is published bimonthly in large-print, cassette, and computer diskette formats and distributed free to blind and physically handicapped individuals who participate in the Library of Congress free reading program. It lists recorded books and magazines available through a network of cooperating libraries and covers news of developments and activities in library services. The annotated list in this issue is limited to titles recently added to the national collection, which contains thousands of fiction and nonfiction titles, including classics, biographies, gothics, mysteries, and how-to and self-help guides. To learn more about the wide range of books in the national collection, readers may order catalogs and subject bibliographies from cooperating libraries. Librarians can check other resources for titles and answer requests for special materials. To order books, contact your local cooperating library. Correspondence regarding editorial matters should be sent to: Publications and Media Section, National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped, Library of Congress, Washington, DC 20542 Library of Congress, Washington 2007 Library of Congress Catalog Card Number 60-46157 ISSN 0039-9183 Contents: In Brief Books for Adults Cassettes--Nonfiction Cassettes--Fiction Books for Children Cassettes--Nonfiction Cassettes--Fiction Foreign Language Books Spanish Talking Book Magazines ### In Brief The following information is reprinted from two issues of NLS Flash, a newsletter created to bring current information on NLS progress in digital technology to patrons, library staff, and other interested individuals. Flash, May 2007, volume 3, issue 5 Library of Congress finalizes digital system design and prepares for production The National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped (NLS), Library of Congress, has recently completed two reviews: one for engineering design and the other for critical design. Both are essential steps toward finalizing the digital talking-book system's technical specifications. During these important development phases, NLS examined technical specifications for the digital player, book, and mailing containers to ensure they operate properly and meet all required specifications. The system passed inspection and NLS has advanced to the manufacturing stage. "We're pleased to have completed the engineering and critical design reviews," said Frank Kurt Cylke, NLS director. "These assessments confirm that our designs for the key components of the digital system are functional and can be built with confidence. With these milestones behind us, we will move forward to produce and test preproduction prototypes." Engineering the perfect design The engineering design review, conducted in early April, followed patron testing of functional prototypes and subsequent refinements to the digital player. Michael Katzmann, chief of the Materials Development Division, led the review and was joined by a team that included NLS engineer Peter Woo, contractor Don Pieper, and representatives from both Battelle and HumanWare. During the engineering design review, all technical and mechanical specifications of the player, cartridge, and containers were examined to ensure that each function performed optimally. The team checked and finalized a range of elements, including the player's battery and electromagnetic compatibility. NLS tested the battery to confirm that the device would retain power even if electricity falls below normal levels. NLS was also interested in how long the battery stored power and whether the battery would recharge itself properly under low power. Engineers were pleased with the battery's performance and approved its specifications. The Federal Communication Commission's standards for electromagnetic compatibility are among the many specifications the digital player must meet. Specifically, the machine's emissions and functionality cannot be disrupted by outside electrical interference, such as AM or FM radio emissions. The player's electrostatic discharge is another important issue. The machine must resist sparks and outside static charges and be able to reset itself should it encounter static. NLS engaged an independent lab to test the player's electromagnetic compatibility. The tests revealed that the machine does meet FCC standards. Critical design review With the engineering design issues settled, NLS moved on to the next stage of the preproduction process, critical design review. Conducted in late April, the review provided an opportunity for all parties involved in design and development of the digital system to conduct a full audit of every aspect of the machine and cartridge design. "The critical design review is essentially a top-to-bottom review of the design so far to ensure it meets NLS expectations and standards. It really helps us hone the design and resolve any software and mechanical problems that could potentially disrupt manufacturing," noted Katzmann. The critical design review confirmed that all designs are operational and ready for production. NLS can now provide manufacturers with a technical data package that will guide them in building the player. Moving forward NLS will soon open a bidding process to identify a contractor to manufacture digital players. Once a contractor is identified, Battelle will transfer all design plans as well as provide 250 preproduction prototypes for distribution to selected individuals and agencies for additional testing. Following this testing, the manufacturer will produce 5,000 machines for field testing. Flash, June 2007, volume 3, issue 6 Digital talking-book transition provides opportunity to reassess collection building for Library of Congress patrons As the National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped (NLS), Library of Congress, progresses towards the transition to digital talking books, the Collection Development Section is taking the opportunity to reassess the collections and revisit the principles that have guided book acquisition for the past seventy-five years. Although the collection development policy may be revised, the standard of service will remain constant, with NLS dedicated to providing the best possible resources for its patrons. Each year, the NLS Collection Development Advisory Group, convenes to assess the state of the collections and to consider opportunities for improvement. At the conclusion of the May 23–25, 2007 meeting, the group presented NLS with recommendations to strengthen its collections and also commended the organization for its ongoing commitment to enhancing its patrons' reading experience. "As we proceed with the digital transition, the Collection Development Section will continue to host this annual meeting to ensure that our collections remain current and relevant to our patrons. It's a great forum for discussing ways to improve, expand, and diversify our offerings," says NLS director Frank Kurt Cylke. NLS has always responded to patrons' comments and suggestions, and the Collection Development Advisory Group was instituted in 1977 to provide a formal annual method for obtaining advice from around the country. The group consists of four network librarians, four readers-at-large, a children and young adults librarian, and a representative from each of three consumer organizations—the American Council of the Blind, the Blinded Veterans Association, and the National Federation of the Blind. The advisory group advocates for the preferences and concerns of patrons. The three-day meeting began with an introductory orientation to educate the group about current issues in book selection and production and to provide a general overview of NLS operations. Following a day and a half of discussions of patron concerns, the committee members presented their findings to the NLS director and staff in an open forum. A job well done The committee commended NLS for several aspects of its service, including its ongoing progress with the digital initiative and its effectiveness in communicating information about this project to its constituents. Members further commended NLS staff for preserving classic titles—both fiction and nonfiction—as they move through the digitization process. The group was impressed by the program's ongoing commitment to providing adult reading materials, books for juvenile reading programs, and continuing to complete series in genre fiction. Collection recommendations Spanish-speaking readers are an important audience to the program, and NLS plans to produce more books to reach this growing constituency. The committee recommended that NLS continue to produce Spanish-language books, but with a changed emphasis from literary fiction to nonfiction works about self-help, personal investment, citizenship, and family activities. NLS strongly agrees with this recommendation and plans to broaden the Spanish-language collection. The committee recommended that NLS develop an ongoing survey in print, audio, and braille formats to assess readers' current needs and preferences. NLS concedes that more information will be needed, particularly in light of the digital audiobook market. NLS staff want to know how the proliferation of audio materials from both commercial and public-sector sources may affect patrons' reading decisions, and in what ways, if any, the expanding options should impact NLS collection-building policies. The committee also suggested that NLS increase the use of tactile graphics in braille books, especially in children's titles. Thanks to the technological advances in braille production methods, NLS will be able to include more tactile graphics—such as maps, depictions of animals, stars, and planets, and other objects that lend themselves to tactile representation—in braille books. In response to the committee's recommendation to expand the diversity of the collection by using alternative bestseller lists as part of the title-selection process, NLS plans to consult lists from more diverse publications, such as Essence magazine, in order to offer titles that are consistent with the backgrounds of its patrons. Children's books also offer an opportunity for extending the program's reach. The committee recommended that the NLS Kids Zone web page inform users about the availability of children's bibliographies from cooperating regional libraries. Additionally, the committee recommended that the NLS children's librarian develop additional bibliographies for Kids Zone. NLS considers bibliographies to be useful to young readers and is currently moving forward with plans to broaden the Kids Zone. "The 2007 Collection Development Advisory Group meeting was a model of civility, good judgment, and constructive criticism that was greatly appreciated," says Edmund O'Reilly, acting head of the Collection Development Section. "The group's suggestions will be carefully considered and will guide us in our efforts to reexamine our collection-building precepts. The participants identified a number of interesting possibilities for the future, and we've already begun implementing some of their recommendations." In preparation for the digital launch, NLS has selected 20,000 retrospective titles to be produced for four years. Many of the titles will be available when NLS initiates the service in 2008. Members of the 2007 Collection Development Advisory Group Consumer organization representatives • Otis Stephens, American Council of the Blind • Peter Davis, Blinded Veterans Association • Anil Lewis, National Federation of the Blind Readers-at-large • Teresa Haifley, Midlands Conference • David Stewart, Northern Conference • Chet Avery, Southern Conference • Fred Riggers, Western Conference Librarians • Sharon Ruda, Illinois State Library Talking Book and Braille Service, Midlands Conference • Patricia Schubert, Manatee Talking Book Library, Southern Conference • Catherine Rubin, Maryland State Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped, Northern Conference • Scott Scholz, Nebraska Library Commission, Western Conference • Sharon Rawlins, New Jersey Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped, Children/Young Adult [Sidebar] Digital Talking Book (DB) Milestones COMPLETED • Defined and prioritized DB features • Coordinated development and publication of Specifications for the Digital Talking Book (ANSI/NISO Z39.86) • Simulated a DB player using personal computer • Developed a computer-based, life-cycle cost analysis (LCC) model for the NLS system and for candidate digital systems • Developed computer software for DB production and presentation • Developed software to test conformance of players and DBs with the ANSI/NISO standard • User survey • Player transition study • Distribution flash-cartridge study • Player and flash-cartridge design contract awarded • Distribution-system design contract awarded • Distribution-system design contract Phase I, II • Preliminary design review • Player and flash-cartridge developed • DB containers and labels designed • Web-Magazine pilot concluded • Web-Book pilot launched • Digital data management system designed START 1/12/04 - FINISH 10/1/08 The following ongoing projects, set to conclude in 2008, are shown with start dates in parentheses. Distribution system implementation (10/2006) Flash-cartridge contracting/production (3/2007) Flash-cartridge duplication (7/2007) Manufacture initial lot of DB containers and labels (8/2007) Full player production (12/2007) [Sidebar] For information on the NLS DIGITAL PROJECT Contact: Jean M. Moss Digital Projects Coordinator jemo@loc.gov Fax: (202) 707-1690 To view the Strategic Business Plan on the Web visit: www.loc.gov/nls/businessplan2006.html Newsstand The following announcements may be of interest to readers. The National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped reserves the right to publish announcements selectively, as space permits. Items mentioned, however, are not part of the NLS program, and their listing does not imply endorsement. Dealing with Vision Loss book available Dealing with Vision Loss, a book by Fred Olver for people coping with diminished sight, offers information on how to manage life issues such as transportation, finances, independence, and entertainment. The book is available for purchase in large print, audiocassette, and digital download. For more information visit www.dealingwithvisionloss.com or e-mail the author at goodfolks@charter.net. To purchase a book by phone call 1- 888-280-7715. Access the Internet via telephone Customers of the company InternetSpeech use the patented netEcho technology to access Internet web sites and e-mail by phone. Users are able to browse web sites, send e-mail, search specific words, and buy items on the Internet. InternetSpeech offers several monthly service plans that range in price from $14 to $74 per month, after an initial set-up fee of $20 to $26. For more information call 877-312-4638 or 408-532-8460 or visit www.internetspeech.com. Descriptive-video movies for sale AudioVision sells movies described for listening by vision- restricted individuals. Titles are available in DVD, VHS, or audio-only CD formats. More than five hundred titles are available for purchase. Content ranges from comedies and thrillers from the 1930s and 1940s to recent art house and suspense releases. DVDs are sold for $29.95, VHS tapes for $24.95, and CDs for $14.95. Libraries that sign a minimum purchase agreement with AudioVision receive a 20 percent discount on retail prices. To purchase movies, visit www.audiovisioncanada.com or call 1-866-297-7623. ### _Books for Adults_ Books listed in this issue of _Talking Book Topics_ were recently sent to cooperating libraries. The complete collection contains books by many authors on fiction and nonfiction subjects, including biographies, classics, gothics, mysteries, romances, and others. Contact your cooperating library to learn more about the wide range of books available in the collection.Cassette books are labeled with the code RC and play at 15/16 ips. To order books, 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." ### Cassettes Nonfiction A Life of Privilege, Mostly RC 59690 by Gardner Botsford read by Gary Roan 2 cassettes Former editor of the New Yorker recounts a privileged youth graced with house servants and glittering society that included Harpo Marx, Alexander Woollcott, and Averell Harriman. Recalls his fearful World War II service, the glory days of New York publishing and its luminaries, and a tragic domestic life. 2003. RC 59690 ## Cary Grant: A Biography RC 60049 by Marc Eliot read by Ray Hagen 3 cassettes Highlights the thirty-four-year film career of one of Hollywood's mid- twentieth-century leading male actors. Traces Grant's (1904–1986) family life and sexual ambivalence, evaluates his career including a monumental break with the studio system, and describes lengthy psychotherapy that included LSD treatments. Some strong language. 2004. RC 60049 ## The Adventure of English: The Biography of a Language RC 60358 by Melvyn Bragg read by Lou Harpenau 3 cassettes Award-winning author and host of a British television program traces the development of English, from a guttural fifth-century Germanic dialect to the language spoken all over the modern world. Describes how English borrowed from Latin, Greek, Hebrew, Italian, Arabic, Chinese, and other languages. 2003. RC 60358 ## Chocolate: A Bittersweet Saga of Dark and Light RC 60895 by Mort Rosenblum read by Kimberly Schraf 3 cassettes Food writer exploring the world of chocolate production travels the globe to interview growers, manufacturers, and consumers. Discusses the history, legends, and professional expertise required to process this "elixir of the gods." Covers the origins of cacao beans and the modern $60-billion industry. 2005. RC 60895 ## The Old Ball Game: How John McGraw, Christy Mathewson, and the New York Giants Created Modern Baseball RC 60949 by Frank Deford read by Erik Synnestvedt 2 cassettes NPR commentator and Sports Illustrated writer portrays two legendary personalities from baseball's infancy and details their role in making the sport America's favorite pastime. Chronicles pitcher Mathewson's and manager McGraw's success in taking the New York Giants from last place to 1905 World Series victors in just three years. 2005. RC 60949 ## The Buddha in Your Mirror: Practical Buddhism and the Search for Self RC 61168 by Woody Hochswender, read by Don Hagen 1 cassette Introduction to this East Asian religion by followers of Nichiren Buddhism. Contends that everyone can become a Buddha, or enlightened one, by understanding life's profound truths. Explains basic Buddhist principles and describes ways, including chanting, to access one's "Buddha nature" and apply it to overcome obstacles and attain happiness. 2001. RC 61168 ## A History of the World in Six Glasses RC 61242 by Tom Standage read by John Lescault 2 cassettes Author of The Victorian Internet (RC 47958) explores the historicalimpact of six beverages. Documents the role of beer in Mesopotamia and Egypt, wine in Greece and Rome, spirits in colonial times, coffee in the Age of Reason, tea in Britain, and Coca-Cola in America. 2005. RC 61242 ## Phenomenon: Everything You Need to Know about the Paranormal RC 61243 by Sylvia Browne read by Gabra Zackman 2 cassettes Psychic and bestselling author offers an A-to-Z compendium of words commonly used in the world of the paranormal. Provides examples and explanations for everything from affirmations, alchemy, amulets, angels, and astral travel to Zarathushtra and zombies. Bestseller. 2005. RC 61243 ## A Year in the World: Journeys of a Passionate Traveler RC 61339 by Frances Mayes read by Cassandra Campbell 3 cassettes Author of Under the Tuscan Sun (RC 44847) and her husband explore Spain, Portugal, southern Italy, Sicily, Morocco, Greece, Crete, Scotland, Turkey, and places in between. Discusses each country's cultural, historical, and literary highlights and savors the local cuisine. Commercial audiobook. 2006. RC 61339 ## Rivers of Gold: The Rise of the Spanish Empire, from Columbus to Magellan RC 61405 by Hugh Thomas read by Robert Blumenfeld 5 cassettes The author of Slave Trade (RC 46140) chronicles the conquest of the Caribbean islands and Mexico in the first two generations after Columbus. Portrays the culture of sixteenth-century Spain and the lives of adventurers, conquistadors, kings, governors, missionaries, and others. 2003. RC 61405 ## Revised Standards and Guidelines of Service for the Library of Congress Network of Libraries for the Blind and Physically Handicapped RC 61430 by Association of Specialized and Cooperative Library Agencies read by Don Hagen 1 cassette Describes service standards that apply to Library of Congress network libraries for blind and physically handicapped individuals. Offers guidelines for direct patron contact, lending, outreach, and production of web sites and reading materials. Also addresses consultants, volunteers, administration, budgeting, policies and procedures, reports, and research and development. 2005. RC 61430 ## Night Draws Near: Iraq's People in the Shadow of America's War RC 61450 by Anthony Shadid read by Don Feldheim 4 cassettes Pulitzer Prize-winning Arab American journalist reports on the experiences of ordinary Iraqis in Baghdad through interviews conducted between 1998 and 2004. Describes the effects on the citizenry of the 2003 U.S. invasion of Iraq, the fall of Saddam Hussein, and American occupation. Violence and strong language. 2005. RC 61450 ## Knightfall: Knight Ridder and How the Erosion of Newspaper Journalism Is Putting Democracy at Risk RC 61483 by Davis Merritt read by Ray Childs 2 cassettes Retired reporter examines the trend of media outlets to dismiss public service obligations in favor of entertaining the public and profit. Analyzes the 1974 merger of Knight Newspapers and Ridder Publications, Inc., as an example of journalistic decline and discusses consequent broader societal implications. 2005. RC 61483 ## Godtalk: Travels in Spiritual America RC 61623 by Brad Gooch read by Lou Harpenau 3 cassettes An English professor explores different forms of worship and spirituality in America. His experiences include meeting with Trappists in Kentucky, devoted readers of the Urantia Bookin Chicago, Christian gays in Dallas, Muslims in New York City, and Hindu Deepak Chopra in California. Describes the appeal of spirituality in a "post- denominational" age. 2002. RC 61623 ## Poet of the Appetites: The Lives and Loves of M.F.K. Fisher RC 61668 by Joan Reardon read by Faith Potts 4 cassettes This biography of the popular food writer and bon vivant M.F.K. Fisher (1908–1992) reveals that she often embellished the truth for stylistic effect. While probing the contradictions between Fisher's public and private lives, Reardon discusses the prolific author's marriages, lovers, child-rearing practices, and pleasure in writing about meals. 2004. RC 61668 ## In Other Words: A Language Lover's Guide to the Most Intriguing Words around the World RC 61717 by Christopher J. Moore read by Dennis Rooney 1 cassette Linguist looks at "untranslatable" words from numerous languages around the globe. Moore examines European, Nordic, Middle Eastern, African, Asian, ancient and classical, indigenous, and Creole and pidgin languages and explains what each selected word means and how it is used. 2004. RC 61717 ## The Beliefnet Guide to Evangelical Christianity RC 61718 by Wendy Murray Zoba read by Peter Ganim 1 cassette Guide to the beliefs and practices of evangelicals. Author describes adherents as those who have had a "born-again" experience, have a "personal" relationship with Jesus, believe the Bible is historically reliable, and feel obliged to share their faith with others. Includes introduction by evangelical Philip Yancey. 2005. RC 61718 ## Queenan Country: A Reluctant Anglophile's Pilgrimage to the Mother Country RC 61724 by Joe Queenan read by Frank Coffee 2 cassettes New York Times columnist and author of Balsamic Dreams (RC 53282) recounts his 2002 solo journey to his wife's native England. Queenan contends his account is "not a travel book" but rather "an affectionate jeremiad" of the land and its people, who he admits have "always baffled" him. 2004. RC 61724 ## The Biggest Loser: The Weight-Loss Program to Transform Your Body, Health, and Life—Adapted from NBC's Hit Show! RC 61738 by Maggie Greenwood-Robinson read by Ray Childs 2 cassettes Outlines the lifestyle modification program that was adopted for the Biggest Loser television series. Trainers and show contestants offer tips for losing weight through diet and exercise changes. Includes recipes, meal plans, exercise instructions, and motivational strategies, including organizing your own Biggest Loser weight-loss competition. Bestseller. 2005. RC 61738 ## Rebel-in-Chief: Inside the Bold and Controversial Presidency of George W. Bush RC 61743 by Fred Barnes read by Dan Bloom 2 cassettes Fox television news analyst interviewed President George W. Bush and his top officials to report on the ways the Bush administration is using radical conservatism to effect change in the United States. Covers foreign policy and faith-based initiatives. Commercial audiobook. 2006. RC 61743 ## The 8:55 to Baghdad RC 61748 by Andrew Eames read by Dan Bloom 3 cassettes British journalist recounts his travels by train in 2002 from London to Baghdad, which replicated Agatha Christie's journey in 1928. Eames interweaves the account of his own adventures in the tumultuous Middle East with Christie's life story, providing background on the culture and history of the places en route. 2004. RC 61748 ## Generation Kill: Devil Dogs, Iceman, Captain America, and the New Face of American War RC 61749 by Evan Wright read by Ray Childs 3 cassettes A journalist embedded with a marine reconnaissance platoon during the invasion of Iraq in 2003 explains how this generation of soldiers differs from its predecessors. Describes cases of collateral damage and the deaths of comrades as American troops entered Baghdad. Violence and strong language. 2004. RC 61749 ## This Common Ground: Seasons on an Organic Farm RC 61755 by Scott Chaskey read by Anne Hancock 2 cassettes Poet and educator describes one year at a community-supported agriculture project on New York's Long Island. Season by season, Chaskey describes the daily toils of planting, cultivating, and harvesting while reflecting on land stewardship, challenges facing small farms, and the connection between earth and the human family. 2005. RC 61755 ## Charles W. Colson: A Life Redeemed RC 61757 by Jonathan Aitken read by Don Feldheim 4 cassettes Former British member of Parliament uses archives and personal papers to chronicle the life of American politician-turned-evangelist Charles Colson. Traces Colson's childhood, involvement as President Nixon's counsel during the Watergate scandal, imprisonment, born-again conversion, and decades-long prison ministry. Highlights Colson's work helping others to help themselves. Some strong language. 2005. RC 61757 ## Maude (1883–1993): She Grew Up with the Country RC 61761 by Mardo Williams read by Lindsay Ellison 3 cassettes A son's recollection of his mother Maude (1883–1993) chronicles the times and events of her 110-year lifetime. Maude went from using oil lamps to microwave ovens, from riding in horse-drawn buggies to driving an automobile. She also lived through two World Wars. 1996. RC 61761 ## Eat, Pray, Love: One Woman's Search for Everything across Italy, India, and Indonesia RC 61789 by Elizabeth Gilbert read by Gabriella Cavallero 3 cassettes Successful young author, recently divorced, seeks distraction and solace during a year of travel. She describes finding culinary pleasure in civilized Italy, ascetic meditation on an ashram in India, and a love affair in Bali. 2005. RC 61789 ## Democracy in America RC 61828 by Alexis de Tocqueville read by Ted Stoddard 7 cassettes in 2 containers (Reissue) Classic treatise by a French aristocrat comprehensively examines the underpinnings of American democratic institutions—including the rights and powers provided by the Constitution, forms of governments, and concepts of freedom and equality. Also analyzes the influence of democratic values on intellectual movements, customs, and political society. 2000 translation by Harvey C. Mansfield and Delba Winthrop. 1835. RC 61828 ## Chopper: Firsthand Accounts of Helicopter Warfare, World War II to Iraq RC 61833 by Robert F. Dorr read by Gregory Gorton 3 cassettes Aviation expert uses narratives by pilots and crews to depict the history of U.S. helicopters in warfare from World War II to the war on terrorism. Discusses the machines' critical role in the Vietnam conflict. Illustrates their technical evolution from Sikorskys in Burma to Super Cobras in Iraq. 2005. RC 61833 ## Tom Paine and Revolutionary America RC 61835 by Eric Foner read by Erik Synnestvedt 2 cassettes Biography of eighteenth-century writer describes the political, intellectual, and social world he inhabited. Traces Paine's career during the American and French revolutions and his imprisonment by the Jacobins. Highlights major works including Common Sense, The Rights of Man, and The Age of Reason. Includes Foner's 2005 preface. 1976. RC 61835 ## Stepin Fetchit: The Life and Times of Lincoln Perry RC 61843 by Mel Watkins read by Bob Moore 3 cassettes Biography of Lincoln Perry (1902–1985), Hollywood's first successful black movie star. Traces his career from minstrel shows to comic roles in talking pictures that made him a millionaire. Describes post-World War II disapproval of Perry's characterizations of African Americans that ended his popularity. Strong language. 2005. RC 61843 ## The Age of Anxiety: McCarthyism to Terrorism RC 61844 by Haynes Johnson read by Mark Ashby 3 cassettes Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and author of The Best of Times: America in the Clinton Years (RC 53438) chronicles the rise and fall of Senator Joseph McCarthy, whose 1950s anticommunist crusades fueled public paranoia and led to government restrictions. Compares McCarthyism to George W. Bush's war on terrorism. 2005. RC 61844 ## Home Buying for Dummies RC 61874 by Eric Tyson and Ray Brown read by Ralph Lowenstein 4 cassettes Real estate and personal finance experts' updated guide to purchasing a condominium or single-family home. Provides in-depth but straightforward information on determining a price range, understanding credit scores, assessing home values, inspecting a property, selecting a mortgage, working with agents, brokers, lenders, and lawyers, and negotiating a deal. 2006. RC 61874 ## On Michael Jackson RC 61902 by Margo Jefferson read by Bill Quinn 1 cassette Pulitzer Prize-winning critic for the New York Times pens an essay analyzing the complexity of pop musician Michael Jackson. Traces Jackson's curious transformations over time from child prodigy to accused criminal and studies the people and events that influenced him. Strong language. 2006. RC 61902 ## Driven from Within RC 61922 by Michael Jordan read by Mark Delgado 1 cassette Michael Jordan explains through snapshots, vignettes, stories, and shoe designs the motivations that helped him become a famous basketball player and entrepreneur. Discusses his childhood, athletic career, and business philosophy. 2005. RC 61922 ## Oak: The Frame of Civilization RC 61943 by William Bryant Logan read by Jake Williams 2 cassettes Certified arborist evaluates the role of the oak tree in human life and progress. Logan describes the oak's value in providing acorns for food, galls to make ink, and wood for building houses, ships, coffins, and wine barrels. Explains how the tree contributed to the prosperity of humankind. 2005. RC 61943 ## Mother Angelica: The Remarkable Story of a Nun, Her Nerve, and a Network of Miracles RC 61957 by Raymond Arroyo read by Bill Wallace 3 cassettes Biography of Mother Angelica (born in 1923), a cloistered nun, television host, and creator of the world's largest religious broadcasting organization, Eternal Word Television Network. Describes her impoverished Ohio upbringing, experiences guiding her faith, and the fiery entrepreneurial spirit that helped her overcome corporate and ecclesiastic challenges to success. 2005. RC 61957 ## At Canaan's Edge: America in the King Years, 1965–68 RC 61997 by Taylor Branch read by Ralph Lowenstein 8 cassettes in 2 containers Pulitzer Prize-winning author continues his chronicle of the civil rights movement in America. Covers events beginning with the 1965 march from Selma to Montgomery, Alabama, through Martin Luther King's assassination in 1968. Follows Pillar of Fire (RC 45816) and Parting the Waters (RC 29759). Violence and strong language. Bestseller. 2006. RC 61997 ## Beyond Band of Brothers RC 61999 by Dick Winters read by Jonathan Davis 3 cassettes Memoirs of the leader and men of Easy Company, profiled in Stephen Ambrose's Band of Brothers (RC 40283) book and HBO series. The major describes the WWII battles fought to liberate Europe and the spirit of camaraderie and friendship within his infantry regiment. Violence and strong language. Bestseller. 2006. RC 61999 ## The Book of Imaginary Beings RC 62013 by Jorge Luis Borges read by Robert Blumenfeld 1 cassette A compendium of descriptions for 116 fantastical creatures that cites their origins from world mythology and literature. Describes the familiar elves, gnomes, and unicorns and the lesser-known Lamia, T'ao- T'ieh, and Ouroboros. A 2005 translation of Borges's Spanish version. 1967. RC 62013 ## Jim Cramer's Real Money: Sane Investing in an Insane World RC 62042 by James J. Cramer read by Ray Childs 3 cassettes Market pundit and radio talk show host shares trading and investment secrets that he claims "brokers don't want you to know." Explains how to analyze the market and create a diversified portfolio that allows for some high-risk speculation. Encourages selling and urges investors to research stocks and companies. Bestseller. 2005. RC 62042 ## Living on the Wind: Across the Hemisphere with Migratory Birds RC 62048 by Scott Weidensaul read by Dan Bloom 4 cassettes Describes the drama of bird migration in the western hemisphere—the problems and the future outlook. Also discusses researchers, amateur birders, land managers, and others who study the birds' travel patterns and work to protect their sanctuaries. Covers southward journeys from Alaska, wintering grounds, nesting season, and northward flights. 1999. RC 62048 ## Come Hell or High Water: Hurricane Katrina and the Color of Disaster RC 62065 by Michael Eric Dyson read by Anne Hancock 2 cassettes Humanities professor analyzes the effects of hurricane Katrina, which hit the Gulf Coast in August 2005. Contends that delays of aid to impoverished African Americans exposes a race- and class-based culture. Alleges FEMA ineptitude. Questions the federal government's role in relief failures and in perpetuating social inequities. Strong language. 2006. RC 62065 ## The New Basic Black: Home Training for Modern Times RC 62084 by Karen Grigsby Bates and Karen Elyse Hudson read by Mary Kane 4 cassettes Etiquette book written for African Americans offers advice on proper and polite behavior in family, school, work, and community settings. Provides guidelines on how to plan social events, take pride in one's heritage, and cope with racial incidents. 2006. RC 62084 ## How to Say It When You Don't Know What to Say: The Right Words for Difficult Times RC 62123 by Robbie Miller Kaplan read by Peter Johnson 2 cassettes Verbal, nonverbal, and written communication strategies to help comfort others. Provides a variety of sample scenarios surrounding divorce, mental illness, legal problems, violent crimes, natural disasters, terrorist attacks, disabilities, illness, and death. Offers tips on what to wear and do and what emotions to anticipate. Includes resources. 2004. RC 62123 ## Theresa Youssef's Vegetable Gardening for Beginners RC 62130 by Theresa Youssef and Wasfi Youssef read by Yolande Bavan 2 cassettes Basic gardening guide covers soil preparation, crop selection, organic and container methods, and pest control. Provides instructions for growing eighteen vegetables and four herbs—onions, lettuce, spinach, peas, cabbage, potatoes, broccoli, beets, carrots, radishes, tomatoes, squash, corn, beans, peppers, cucumbers, eggplants, okra, parsley, mint, basil, and catnip—grouped according to hardiness. 2000. RC 62130 ## September in the Rain: The Life of Nelson Riddle RC 62135 by Peter J. Levinson read by John Horton 3 cassettes Biography of composer/arranger who began his career with the dance bands of the 1940s, including a stint with Tommy Dorsey's orchestra. Describes Riddle's personal and professional life, his success in rekindling fellow New Jerseyite Frank Sinatra's career, and his work with Nat King Cole, Ella Fitzgerald, and others. 2005. RC 62135 ## A Crack in the Edge of the World: America and the Great California Earthquake of 1906 RC 62162 by Simon Winchester read by Steven Carpenter 3 cassettes Geologist and author of Krakatoa (RC 55879) recounts the April 1906 earthquake and subsequent fires that devastated the San Francisco area. Chronicles the natural disaster in historical, political, and social context, detailing Earth's geologic background and the science of tectonic plate theory. 2005. RC 62162 ## Believing God RC 62187 by Beth Moore read by Margaret Strom 2 cassettes Bible teacher urges Christians to examine their belief systems and develop an active faith as a lifestyle. Provides examples from scripture and her own life to show how faith in God can help close the gap between theology and reality and allow one to fulfill a successful Christian life. 2004. RC 62187 ## The Life of Herbert Hoover: Master of Emergencies, 1917–1918 RC 62191 by George H. Nash read by Robert Sams 6 cassettes Following The Life of Herbert Hoover: The Humanitarian (RC 29631), this third volume in an ongoing biography of the thirty-first president concentrates on Hoover's role as U.S. food administrator during World War I, when government regulation prevented widespread starvation at home and abroad. 1996. RC 62191 ## First in Thirst: How Gatorade Turned the Science of Sweat into a Cultural Phenomenon RC 62211 by Darren Rovell read by Jake Williams 2 cassettes Sports business reporter chronicles the development of the athletic drink Gatorade, as a product and a company, from the 1960s when the beverage was invented for the University of Florida Gators. Examines marketing strategies and sponsorship deals behind Gatorade's success and relates its iconic status in popular culture. 2006. RC 62211 ## First In: An Insider's Account of How the CIA Spearheaded the War on Terror in Afghanistan RC 62212 by Gary C. Schroen read by Bill Wallace 3 cassettes First-person account from experienced CIA operative who, after the 2001 terrorists attacks, led a team to join Afghanistan's Northern Alliance against the Taliban. Provides background on both U.S. and Soviet Union involvement there. Describes tribal councils, a classic cavalry charge, and the after-math of war. 2005. RC 62212 ## Liberators: Fighting on Two Fronts in World War II RC 62215 by Lou Potter read by Jake Williams 2 cassettes Traces African Americans' role in the military, focusing on the black 761st Tank Battalion that spearheaded Patton's Third Army into Europe in 1944. First-hand accounts describe intense fighting in six nations and the liberation of two concentration camps. Violence and strong language. 1992. RC 62215 ## Growing Up in Slavery: Stories of Young Slaves as Told by Themselves RC 62230 edited by Yuval Taylor read by Erik Sandvold 2 cassettes Personal accounts of ten former slaves, including Frederick Douglass and Harriet Jacobs, recalling their childhood and teen years. Descriptions of cruelty, misery, and fear mingle with their memories of learning to read, playing games, and falling in love. Violence and some strong language. For senior high and older readers. 2005. RC 62230 ## Breaking the Color Barrier: The U.S. Naval Academy's First Black Midshipmen and the Struggle for Racial Equality RC 62231 by Robert J. Schneller Jr. read by Jake Williams 3 cassettes Naval historian examines racial discrimination at the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis from the post-Civil War Reconstruction era to the graduation of the first African American in 1949. Discusses the political and social climate during this period and the treatment of black midshipmen at the academy. 2005. RC 62231 ## A River and Its City: The Nature of Landscape in New Orleans RC 62235 by Ari Kelman read by Jake Williams 3 cassettes Professor explains the environmental history of New Orleans covering fires, floods, hurricanes, and epidemics. Describes the city's value as a port, its social tragedies, and the power of geography. Discusses the struggle to control the Mississippi River through levees and channeling. Includes a post-Hurricane Katrina preface that advocates rebuilding. 2006. RC 62235 ## Ariel: The Restored Edition RC 62239 by Sylvia Plath read by Gabriella Cavallero 1 cassette Sylvia Plath's last manuscript before committing suicide in 1963 is restored to her preferred selection and arrangement of poems by her daughter Frieda Hughes. Hughes's foreword discusses the confessional voice in this poetry and her parents' complex marriage. 2004. RC 62239 ## Jesus Land: A Memoir RC 62245 by Julia Scheeres read by Martha Harmon Pardee 2 cassettes Blonde-haired Julia fondly recalls David, her adoptive black brother, and recounts their experiences surviving family violence and a stay at a Christian reform school in the Dominican Republic. Explicit descriptions of sex, strong language, and some violence. Alex Award. 2005. RC 62245 ## PCs: The Missing Manual RC 62256 by Andy Rathbone read by Lou Harpenau 5 cassettes Author of Windows XP for Dummies (RC 57340) offers a guide to basic functions of an IBM-compatible personal computer operating on Microsoft Windows. Covers installing printers and scanners, using digital cameras and music players, burning CDs, upgrading hard drives, getting online, preventing theft, troubleshooting, and more. 2006. RC 62256 ## Between Worlds: The Making of an American Life RC 62268 by Bill Richardson read by Erik Synnestvedt 3 cassettes Autobiography of a Democratic politician from New Mexico who has served as a congressional representative, ambassador to the United Nations, Secretary of Energy, and governor of his state. Describes his childhood in Mexico City, U.S. government service, negotiations with warring nations, and vision for America. 2005. RC 62268 ## How We Compete: What Companies around the World Are Doing to Make It in Today's Global Economy RC 62272 by Suzanne Berger read by Margaret Strom 3 cassettes Analysis of international business strategies based on a Massachusetts Institute of Technology study of five hundred companies in North America, Asia, and Europe. Surveys organizational, operational, and manufacturing processes of businesses from various industries—textiles, automobiles, technology, and others. Concludes that cheap labor and outsourcing may not ensure success. 2005. RC 62272 ## Love and Hate in Jamestown: John Smith, Pocahontas, and the Heart of a New Nation RC 62286 by David A. Price read by Mark Ashby 2 cassettes An account of the first American settlement at Jamestown, Virginia. Using letters, chronicles, and papers of the Virginia Company, presents John Smith's and Pocahontas's pivotal roles in America's birth and describes the colonists' struggle to survive amid starvation, infighting, harsh climate, and hostile Indians. 2003. RC 62286 ## Life Is Not a Fairy Tale RC 62297 by Fantasia read by Melissa Maxwell 2 cassettes Autobiography of the winner of the 2004 American Idol television singing competition. Fantasia describes her hardscrabble life as an African American single mother in North Carolina. Highlights the contest that led to her career and attributes her success to God and her musical family. 2005. RC 62297 ## What Color Is Your Parachute? for Teens: Discovering Yourself, Defining Your Future RC 62321 by Richard Nelson Bolles and Carol Christen read by Ken Kliban 2 cassettes Career guide helps adolescents assess personal abilities, interests, and long-term goals and land their dream job. Offers tips on employment searches and interviews. Examines the option of continuing education after high school or not. Includes resources and profiles of successful young adults. For senior high and older readers. 2006. RC 62321 ## Surviving the Roller Coaster: A Teen's Guide to Coping with Moods RC 62375 by Jean Ford read by Barbara Pinolini 1 cassette Addresses the physical and emotional aspects of mood swings in adolescence. Analyzes common feelings such as fear, jealousy, anger, and sadness and gives advice on controlling them and seeking help. For senior high readers. 2005. RC 62375 ## A Gift of Love: Reflections for the Tender Heart RC 62394 by Charles Stanley read by Bob Moore 1 cassette Collection of brief devotional passages, prayers, and scripture verses by pastor and author of The Source of My Strength (RC 39969). Encourages readers to embrace God's unconditional love and accept Jesus as savior to find salvation in life and cope with everyday challenges. 2001. RC 62394 ## The Smart Girl's Guide to Sports: A Hip Handbook for Women Who Don't Know a Slam Dunk from a Grand Slam RC 62410 by Liz Hartman Musiker read by Kristin Allison 2 cassettes An orientation to the sports of basketball, football, baseball, hockey, golf, boxing, and auto racing. Summarizes the rules, leading athletes, and vocabulary so women can discuss sports with men and understand spectator events. For senior high and older readers. 2005. RC 62410 ## The Lost Dinosaurs of Egypt RC 62417 by William Nothdurft read by Bill Wallace 2 cassettes Relates the 2000 Egyptian expedition by American scientists on the trail of long-forgotten, early-twentieth-century German explorer Ernst Freiherr Stromer von Reichenbach. Uses Stromer's monographs to reconstruct his findings and tragic outcome. Describes the team's furthering of Stromer's research with the discovery of a monumental dinosaur specimen. 2002. RC 62417 ## Genghis Khan and the Making of the Modern World RC 62418 by Jack Weatherford read by Bill Wallace 3 cassettes Permitted to access restricted Mongol writings and Genghis Khan's homeland and burial site, anthropologist Weatherford reassesses the thirteenth-century conqueror's impact on world civilization. Analyzes his personality, rise to power, military campaigns, and descendants and claims that the Mongol empire's legacy of law, innovations, and free trade sparked European enlightenment. 2004. RC 62418 ## The Real Revolution: The Global Story of American Independence RC 62424 by Marc Aronson read by Jake Williams 2 cassettes Examines global events that led to the American Revolution, including the Seven Years' War and the rise and demise of the East India Company. Cites slavery, tea, taxes, and liberty as contributing factors in the mindset transition of British colonists to independent Americans. For junior and senior high readers. 2005. RC 62424 ## Holding Back the Sea: The Struggle on the Gulf Coast to Save America RC 62427 by Christopher Hallowell read by Bill Wallace 2 cassettes Professor examines the plight of coastal Louisiana wetlands. Attributes their decline to sea-level rise, erosion, dredging, and the levee system and discusses how special-interest groups have hampered preservation efforts. The account, first published in 2001, predicts the inevitability and consequences of hurricanes and includes a post- Hurricane Katrina introduction. 2005. RC 62427 ## A G-Man's Life: The FBI, Being "Deep Throat," and the Struggle for Honor in Washington RC 62429 by Mark Felt and John O'Connor read by Bill Wallace 3 cassettes The author, the FBI's second in command after the death of J. Edgar Hoover, draws from his memoirs, correspondence, and memos to reconstruct his long career with the agency. With the help of his lawyer John O'Connor, Felt describes his work, role in the Watergate affair, and personal tragedies. 2006. RC 62429 ## Clemente: The Passion and Grace of Baseball's Last Hero RC 62447 by David Maraniss read by Jonathan Davis 3 cassettes Biography of the Pittsburgh Pirates' right fielder Roberto Clemente (1934–1972), one of the major leagues' first Latino players. Details Clemente's upbringing in Puerto Rico, his arrival to the majors, and the prejudice he endured. Discusses his charitable works and his death on a disaster relief flight. Strong language. Bestseller. 2006. RC 62447 ## Giada's Family Dinners RC 62449 by Giada De Laurentiis read by Barbara Caruso 1 cassette Host of television's Everyday Italian presents a collection of down- home dinner recipes that can be prepared for many or just a few. She includes soups and sandwiches; salads and sides; meals to grill; and family-style entrées, pasta, and desserts. Offers suggested menus for various family events. 2006. RC 62449 ## Tapas: A Taste of Spain in America RC 62462 by José Andrés read by Frank Coffee 2 cassettes Award-winning Spanish chef shares dozens of recipes for a traditional cuisine characterized by small portions that can serve as either appetizers or entrees. Dishes are organized by ingredients, such as olives, tomatoes, mushrooms, peppers, rice, cheese, eggs, seafood, chicken, and pork. Includes wine tips, serving suggestions, and modern variations. 2005. RC 62462 ## What Motivates Suicide Bombers? RC 62466 edited by Lauri S. Friedman read by Ken Kliban 1 cassette Twelve essays by people with diverse political views analyze the thinking of terrorists who commit suicide to attack their enemies. Examines the role of the Islamic religion, politics, nationalism, anti- Semitism, and other social causes. Discusses how children and women are recruited for war. For junior and senior high readers. 2005. RC 62466 ## Smoking 101: An Overview for Teens RC 62470 by Margaret O. Hyde and John F. Setaro read by Judith Ann Gantly 1 cassette A science writer and a doctor explain the nature of the tobacco industry and its impact on society. Authors discuss the physiology and the health consequences of smoking, the addictive qualities of nicotine, and ways to quit. For junior and senior high and older readers. 2006. RC 62470 ## I'm Too Young to Be Seventy and Other Delusions RC 62480 by Judith Viorst read by Barbara Caruso 1 cassette Judith Viorst writes poems about the joys and dilemmas of being seventy years old but forever young at heart. Sequel to Suddenly Sixty and Other Shocks of Later Life (RC 62118). 2005. RC 62480 ## Look Great, Feel Great: Twelve Keys to Enjoying a Healthy Life Now RC 62579 by Joyce Meyer read by Anne Hancock 2 cassettes Radio and television host and full-time minister offers her guide to attaining spiritual and physical health to boost self-esteem and better carry out God's work. Describes twelve aspects she deems as crucial to well-being, including eating right, exercising, drinking plenty of water, reducing stress, and trusting in God. Bestseller. 2006. RC 62579 ## Lies at the Altar: The Truth about Great Marriages RC 62637 by Robin L. Smith read by Jill Ferris 2 cassettes Psychologist uses examples from her practice to illustrate that truthfulness is the primary ingredient in a successful marriage. Proposes that couples uncover what each person wants and determine not to settle for something else. Includes topics to discuss before saying "I do" and ideas for wedding vows. Bestseller. 2006. RC 62637 ## A Piece of Cake: A Memoir RC 62657 by Cupcake Brown read by Martha Harmon Pardee 4 cassettes African American attorney chronicles her abusive childhood and years of prostitution and drug use. Describes how she turned her life around through faith in God and the support of her friends and family. Discusses the process of recovery. Strong language, some descriptions of sex, and some violence. 2006. RC 62657 ## Family Man: The Biography of Dr. James Dobson RC 62675 by Dale Buss read by Bill Wallace 3 cassettes Authorized biography of Christian evangelical leader, who is a child psychologist and the founder of the Focus on the Family ministry. Traces the counseling work that compelled Dobson to write Dare to Discipline (RC 23722) in 1970, create a radio talk show, and lead the Christian right wing. 2005. RC 62675 ## Crime Beat: A Decade of Covering Cops and Killers RC 62770 by Michael Connelly read by Len Cariou 2 cassettes Collection of articles drawn from the author's early experience as a crime reporter in the 1980s and 1990s. The accounts, most of which were published in the South Florida Sun-Sentinel and the Los Angeles Times, portray both the police officers and the criminals who would later inspire Connelly's novels. Commercial audiobook. 2004. RC 62770 ## The Vast Left-Wing Conspiracy: The Untold Story of How Democratic Operatives, Eccentric Billionaires, Liberal Activists, and Assorted Celebrities Tried to Bring Down a President—and Why They'll Try Even Harder Next Time RC 62831 by Byron York read by Bill Wallace 2 cassettes Journalist argues that Republican-dominated politics and George W. Bush's foreign policy galvanized the liberal movement. Discusses organizations, financial tactics, and activists like director Michael Moore, comedian Al Franken, and billionaire George Soros. York details the Democrats' multimedia fundraising and voter outreach campaigns, predicting that they will strengthen before 2008. 2005. RC 62831 ## Thunderstruck RC 63094 by Erik Larson read by Bob Balaban 3 cassettes Edwardian England. Chronicles the 1910 manhunt for Dr. H.H. Crippen, who murdered his wife and fled in disguise by ocean liner to Canada with his lover. Describes how Guglielmo Marconi's 1895 invention of wireless communication enabled Scotland Yard to pursue the killer and enthrall the world. Bestseller. Commercial audiobook. 2006. RC 63094 ## Culture Warrior RC 63097 by Bill O'Reilly read by Bill O'Reilly 2 cassettes Emmy Award-winning television commentator continues his analysis of the American culture wars begun in The O'Reilly Factor (RC 51053). Divides the population into traditionalists and secular progressives. Examines their opposing positions on the war on terror, pornography, and the place of religion in the United States. Some strong language. Bestseller. Commercial audiobook. 2006. RC 63097 ## Life after Death: The Burden of Proof RC 63100 by Deepak Chopra read by Shishir Kurup 2 cassettes Doctor and author of How to Know God (RC 52605) explores scientific discoveries and ancient religious traditions to address the subject of the afterlife. Posits that life and death are not separated by an impassable wall and that a person can shape what happens after death. Commercial audiobook. 2006. RC 63100 ## Saving Graces: Finding Solace and Strength from Friends and Strangers RC 63105 by Elizabeth Edwards read by Bernadette Dunne 3 cassettes The lawyer wife of former Democratic vice-presidential candidate John Edwards describes the ordeal of discovering she had breast cancer just days before the 2004 election. She recounts receiving an outpouring of support that reaffirmed her long-standing belief in the power of community, which she gained during earlier crises. Commercial audiobook. 2006. RC 63105 ## The Audacity of Hope: Thoughts on Reclaiming the American Dream RC 63126 by Barack Obama read by Barack Obama 2 cassettes Democratic senator from Illinois and author of Dreams from My Father (RC 43877) details his ideas to improve the country. Discusses American values, the U.S. Constitution, religion, globalization, race, and other subjects of interest to voters. Commercial audiobook. 2006. RC 63126 ## The Life and Times of the Thunderbolt Kid: A Memoir RC 63131 by Bill Bryson read by Bill Bryson 2 cassettes Travel humorist reminisces about growing up in 1950s middle America. Recalls the simple pleasures of family life and teen culture under the shadow of the Cold War. Commercial audiobook. 2006. RC 63131 ## ### Cassettes Fiction Princess in Training: The Princess Diaries, Volume 6 RC 59681 by Meg Cabot read by Madelyn Buzzard 2 cassettes New York high school sophomore Mia records in her diary her struggles with geometry, the demands of being a college student's girlfriend, running for student council president, and a potential ecological disaster in her kingdom of Genovia. For junior and senior high readers. 2005. RC 59681 ## Someone to Love Me RC 60233 by Francis Ray read by Tracy Mickens-Hundley 2 cassettes African American realtor Michelle Grant recognizes her new client, computer mogul Brad Jamison, as the compassionate man who rescued her years before. Their passions ignite, but a property deal involving Michelle's wheelchair-bound brother threatens to spoil everything. Also includes the short story "Maybe This Time." Explicit descriptions of sex. 2003. RC 60233 ## Waiting for Nick RC 60395 by Nora Roberts read by Mimi Bederman 1 cassette Twenty-four-year-old Frederica Kimball moves to Manhattan to begin a new life, preferably with composer Nick LeBeck, her childhood crush. All she has to do is persuade Nick to let her be his lyricist. Some explicit descriptions of sex and some strong language. 1997. RC 60395 ## Until I Find You RC 60513 by John Irving read by Arthur Morey 6 cassettes Actor/screenwriter Jack Burns searches for his long-missing father, a church organist when married to his tattoo artist mother. Now in his thirties, Jack contemplates his childhood sexual abuse, his mother's quest for a husband, and his own dysfunctional relationships with women. Explicit descriptions of sex, violence, and strong language. Commercial audiobook. 2005. RC 60513 ## Forty-seven RC 60645 by Walter Mosley read by Chuck Young 1 cassette Georgia, 1832. Number Forty-seven is the name of a fourteen-year-old slave boy belonging to a brutal master. He meets mysterious Tall John, who introduces him to a magical science and teaches him the meaning of freedom. Some violence and some strong language. For junior and senior high readers. 2005. RC 60645 ## Not Quite Dead Enough: A Nero Wolfe Mystery RC 60885 by Rex Stout read by Conrad Feininger 1 cassette Two related mysteries. In the title piece, army major Archie Goodwin returns to New York under orders to enlist help from former colleague private detective Nero Wolfe. Archie also takes on a neighborhood murder. In "Booby Trap," Nero agrees to render service and investigates a national-security matter. 1992 introduction. 1942. RC 60885 ## The Complete Western Stories of Elmore Leonard RC 60889 by Elmore Leonard read by Michael Kramer 4 cassettes Collected stories of a suspense writer who began his career writing pulp westerns for magazines. Thirty works span Leonard's career from "Trail of the Apache" (1951) to "Hurrah for Captain Early!" (1994). Some violence and some strong language. 2004. RC 60889 ## The Hot Flash Club Strikes Again RC 60898 by Nancy Thayer read by Susan McInerney 3 cassettes Marilyn, Faye, Alice, and Shirley, original members of The Hot Flash Club (RC 59327), engineer the creation of a new foursome. Polly, Julia, Beth, and Carolyn, who met at Shirley's Hot Spot Spa, understand one another's problems with meddlesome in-laws. Some explicit descriptions of sex and some strong language. 2005. RC 60898 ## The Red Hat Club Rides Again RC 60901 by Haywood Smith read by Celeste Lawson 3 cassettes Middle-aged friends Teeny, Linda, Diane, and Georgia fly to Las Vegas to check their drug-addicted friend into rehab. They meet to share their trials and triumphs together: a pregnancy scare, a plastic surgery cruise, and a surprise celebration. Sequel to The Red Hat Club (RC 60263). Some strong language. 2005. RC 60901 ## Puppet RC 60904 by Joy Fielding read by Kate Kiley 3 cassettes Toronto. Florida attorney Amanda Travis's ex-husband Ben Myers calls to inform her that her mother has shot a man. Amanda reluctantly returns to Canada and confronts her estranged, unstable mom as well as the dead man's widow and uncovers family secrets. Strong language and some explicit descriptions of sex. 2005. RC 60904 ## Trouble in Tombstone RC 60945 by Richard S. Wheeler read by Michael Kramer 2 cassettes Arizona Territory, 1880s. Working undercover for Wells Fargo while policing Tombstone, deputy sheriff Wyatt Earp and his brothers find trouble when they blur the line between lawmen and lawbreakers. Before it's over, Wyatt will lose more than his reputation. Some descriptions of sex, some violence, and some strong language. 2004. RC 60945 ## And Four to Go: A Nero Wolfe Mystery RC 60946 by Rex Stout read by Conrad Feininger 1 cassette Four short mysteries featuring orchid-growing New York private detective Nero Wolfe. Includes "Murder Is No Joke" and seasonal tales "Easter Parade," "Fourth of July Picnic," and "Christmas Party," in which Wolfe's assistant Archie Goodwin suspects a sadistic Santa is behind a not-so-festive poisoning. 1992 introduction by Jane Haddam. 1956. RC 60946 ## Isolation Ward RC 61338 by Joshua Spanogle read by Scott Brick 3 cassettes Dr. Nathaniel McCormick from the Centers for Disease Control investigates the deaths of three handicapped women at the same Baltimore hospital. But someone doesn't want the doctor to track a dangerous virus. Violence, strong language, and some explicit descriptions of sex. Commercial audiobook. 2006. RC 61338 ## The Year's Best Fantasy and Horror: Eighteenth Annual Collection RC 61360 edited by Ellen Datlow, read by Kristin Allison 6 cassettes Some forty works of fiction and poetry published in 2004 by Peter Straub, Alice Hoffman, Chuck Palahniuk, and others. Editors' yearly overview of the genre includes sections on comics and graphic novels, anime and manga, music, and the media. Some descriptions of sex, some violence, and some strong language. 2004. RC 61360 ## Fire along the Sky: The Wilderness Series, Book 4 RC 61408 by Sara Donati read by Kristin Allison 4 cassettes New York, 1812. As the Bonner family saga continues, war looms. Hannah returns home to find her half-brother Daniel eager to fight. Widowed Scottish cousin Jennet arrives, and Lily pursues independence in Montreal. Sequel to Lake in the Clouds (RC 57904). Some explicit descriptions of sex and some violence. 2004. RC 61408 ## Marker RC 61422 by Robin Cook read by Lindsay Ellison 3 cassettes New York medical examiners Laurie Montgomery and Jack Stapleton, from Vector (RC 47835), become suspicious when patients from the same hospital die after minor surgeries. Laurie also discovers she may carry the gene for breast cancer. Their search for a serial killer unveils a nationwide conspiracy. 2005. RC 61422 ## The Mammoth Book of Best New Horror, Volume 16 RC 61446 edited by Stephen Jones read by Lindsay Ellison 5 cassettes Twenty-one tales of horror and the supernatural from 2004. Includes Ramsey Campbell's "Breaking Up," Neil Gaiman's "The Problem of Susan," and works by Michael Shea, Glen Hirshberg, Kim Newman, and others. Provides an overview of the genre and useful addresses. Strong language, some descriptions of sex, and some violence. 2005. RC 61446 ## First Degree: An Andy Carpenter Novel RC 61599 by David Rosenfelt read by Michael Russotto 2 cassettes Police arrest small-time dealer Oscar Garcia for the murder of corrupt cop Alex Dorsey. Millionaire defense attorney Andy Carpenter takes the case despite protests from his lover and chief investigator, Laurie— Alex's former colleague. When Laurie herself is charged, Andy fights to save her. Some violence and some strong language. 2003. RC 61599 ## Texas Hell Country: The Trailsman RC 61674 by Jon Sharpe read by Michael Russotto 2 cassettes Texas, 1859. Trailsman Skye Fargo is visiting his friend Tom Baker when raiders attack, killing Tom and his son and kidnapping Tom's wife, Greta. Accompanied by Greta's younger sister, Kristina, Skye sets out to save Greta and exact revenge. Violence, some explicit descriptions of sex, and some strong language. 1988. RC 61674 ## Pawleys Island: A Lowcountry Tale RC 61752 by Dorothea Benton Frank read by Anne Hancock 2 cassettes Huey Valentine and Abigail Thurmond are very content on Pawleys Island. Artist Rebecca Simms shatters their complacency when she arrives seeking a retreat from her chaotic life. Abigail, a lawyer, comes to Rebecca's aid, and in the process finds her own peace. 2005. RC 61752 ## Trial by Fire: A Joseph Antonelli Novel RC 61759 by D.W. Buffa read by John Haag 2 cassettes San Francisco attorney Joseph Antonelli appears on a talk show with professor Julian Sinclair and assistant DA Daphne McMillan. When Daphne is found dead in Julian's home, Joseph defends Julian—and loses. With Julian in jail, Joseph sets out to prove Daphne's husband is the real culprit. Some strong language. 2005. RC 61759 ## One Last Look: A Clare Westbrook Novel RC 61854 by Linda Lael Miller read by Barbara Pinolini 2 cassettes Following Never Look Back (RC 59011) attorney Clare Westbrook, now pregnant, relocates with detective Tony Sonterra to rural Arizona. While Tony tracks down a desert gang of smugglers, Clare investigates the disappearance of a child whose mother has been murdered. Violence, strong language, and some descriptions of sex. 2006. RC 61854 ## The Body in the Snowdrift: A Faith Fairchild Mystery RC 61863 by Katherine Hall Page read by Barbara Caruso 2 cassettes Caterer Faith Fairchild and her extended family gather at a ski resort in Vermont to celebrate her father-in-law's seventieth birthday. But after Faith finds the body of a local lawyer, the chef disappears, and another corpse turns up on the slopes, the clan starts bickering. Includes recipes. 2005. RC 61863 ## Evan Blessed: A Constable Evans Mystery RC 61865 by Rhys Bowen read by Graeme Malcolm 2 cassettes Evan Evans and his fiancée, Bronwen, are preparing for their wedding when a young woman goes missing on a hike. First police discover a bunker complete with chains and handcuffs off the mountain trail, then someone begins sending Evan musical clues. Next, Bronwen disappears. 2005. RC 61865 ## Hunter Killer RC 61867 by Patrick Robinson read by John Horton 3 cassettes Crown Prince Nasir plots to destroy Saudi Arabia's oil industry and seize power. French Colonel Jacques Gamoudi, a.k.a. the Hunter, helps Nasir command the rebellion. Meanwhile, former U.S. national security advisor Arnold Morgan, of Scimitar SL-2 (RC 59039), tries to thwart the coup. Some violence and some strong language. 2005. RC 61867 ## The Secret Sister RC 61914 by Elizabeth Lowell read by Victoria Gordon 2 cassettes Manhattan fashion writer Christy McKenna visits Colorado after receiving an urgent call from her estranged supermodel sister, Jo-Jo. When Jo-Jo vanishes, Christy allies with ex-con archaeologist Aaron Cain—who could ultimately be a friend, a lover, or a threat. Some explicit descriptions of sex, some violence, and some strong language. 1993. RC 61914 ## Blood of Angels RC 61915 by Reed Arvin read by Mark Ashby 2 cassettes Nashville assistant district attorney Thomas Dennehy prosecutes Sudanese immigrant Moses Bol for killing a dancer. Things become complicated when anti-death-penalty activist Fiona Towns claims to be Moses's alibi, a former convict vows revenge, and Thomas's colleague is murdered. Strong language, some explicit descriptions of sex, and some violence. 2005. RC 61915 ## The Assassin's Touch: A Sano Ichiro Mystery, Book 10 RC 61918 by Laura Joh Rowland read by Robert Sams 2 cassettes Japan, 1695. Investigator Sano Ichiro is promoted to the position of shogun's second in command. Although civil war has been averted, top political officials are mysteriously dying. Ichiro tracks down a martial arts assassin who uses the touch of death to kill. Violence and some explicit descriptions of sex. 2005. RC 61918 ## Queen of Dreams RC 61931 by Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni read by Michele Schaeffer 2 cassettes Berkeley, California. Rakhi Gupta, artist and divorced mother, strives to maintain her independence by managing a tea shop. After reading her deceased mother's dream journals, Rakhi hopes to find a connection to her mother, a woman from India who interpreted dreams for strangers but distanced herself from her own family. 2004. RC 61931 ## Divine Evil RC 61932 by Nora Roberts read by Michele Schaeffer 3 cassettes Sculptor Clare Kimball returns to her Maryland home to confront her father's mysterious suicide, while Sheriff Cameron Rafferty investigates grave robbing, cattle mutilation, and murder. Clare and Cameron together uncover links between her father's death, the disturbing incidents, and satanism. Explicit descriptions of sex, violence, and strong language. 1992. RC 61932 ## Hemlock at Vespers: Fifteen Sister Fidelma Mysteries, Book 1 RC 61958 by Peter Tremayne read by Martha Harmon Pardee 3 cassettes Fifteen short stories featuring a seventh-century Irish nun of the Celtic Church who is also a trained lawyer. In "Murder in Repose," Sister Fidelma investigates a priest accused of murdering a girl. In "Tarnished Halo," a religious brother is killed. 2000. RC 61958 ## The Breakdown Lane RC 61962 by Jacquelyn Mitchard read by Martha Harmon Pardee 3 cassettes Wisconsin advice columnist Julieanne's husband leaves her and their two teenagers and toddler after twenty years of marriage. Soon afterward, Julieanne is diagnosed with multiple sclerosis and Gabe, her learning disabled son, helps her cope. Both Gabe and his sister attempt to reunite their parents. Strong language. 2005. RC 61962 ## A Sudden Country RC 61971 by Karen Fisher read by Kristin Allison 3 cassettes 1847. Frontiersman James MacLaren loses his three children to sickness and his wife to another man. James joins a wagon train as a guide and has an affair with Lucy Mitchell that threatens to destroy her marriage. Violence, some explicit descriptions of sex, and some strong language. PEN/Faulkner Award. 2005. RC 61971 ## The Tree Bride RC 61981 by Bharati Mukherjee read by Yolande Bavan 2 cassettes Despite a firebombing, pregnancy, and her ex-husband, Tara Chatterjee investigates the life of her great-great-aunt, who at age five was married to a tree after her child groom's death. Tara uncovers her ancestor's role in India's independence and links to her own attacker. Sequel to Desirable Daughters (RC 56464). 2004. RC 61981 ## The Lion's Paw RC 61989 by D.R. Sherman read by Catherine Byers 2 cassettes (Reissue) Pxui, a young Bushman in Africa's Kalahari desert, befriends a captive lion. Pxui tries to save the lion and finds himself caught in a deadly conflict with nature and an obsessed white safari hunter. For senior high readers. 1974. RC 61989 ## The Hunt Club RC 61996 by John Lescroart read by Richard Davidson 3 cassettes San Francisco Child Protective Services caseworker Wyatt Hunt quits over politics and, at attorney Dismas Hardy's urging, opens a detective agency. Homicide inspector Devin Juhle, a childhood friend, enlists Hunt's help tracking the killers of federal judge George Palmer and his mistress. Violence and strong language. Bestseller. 2006. RC 61996 ## The Love of a Cowboy: Callister, Idaho, Book 1 RC 62044 by Anna Jeffrey read by Constance Crawford 3 cassettes Twenty-nine-year-old Dallas PR executive Dahlia Montgomery visits a friend in Callister, Idaho, for a summer surveying job. She begins a passionate affair with Luke McRae, a rancher fighting for custody of his children, but knows she must eventually return home. Some explicit descriptions of sex and some strong language. 2003. RC 62044 ## Katie's Dream RC 62046 by Leisha Kelly read by Anne Hancock 2 cassettes 1932. Returning from a Fourth of July celebration, Samuel and Julia Wortham are surprised to see Sam's ex-con brother with a child he claims is Samuel's daughter. Katie wants a home with them, but Julia struggles to believe Samuel's declaration of faithfulness. Sequel to Emma's Gift (RC 61742). 2004. RC 62046 ## The Gutter and the Grave RC 62049 by Ed McBain read by Ray Childs 1 cassette Bowery bum Matt Cordell was once a successful private investigator but turned to alcohol after discovering his wife's infidelity. When former neighbor Johnny Bridges asks him to investigate thefts from his business, Cordell uncovers murder and a femme fatale in the form of singer Laraine Marsh. Some strong language. 1958. RC 62049 ## Hope and Other Dangerous Pursuits RC 62055 by Laila Lalami read by Anne Hancock 1 cassette Four desperate Moroccans try to enter Spain illegally by boat. Murad, an educated man, and Halima, an abused wife with three children, are caught and sent back to poverty. Religious student Faten succeeds but becomes a prostitute, while Aziz escapes only to endure menial jobs. Some strong language. 2005. RC 62055 ## Brothel Bullets: The Trailsman RC 62085 by Jon Sharpe read by Michael Russotto 1 cassette Arizona Territory, 1860. Skye Fargo, the Trailsman, rescues teenage sisters Katy and Althea Hatchfeld from outlaws who are kidnapping women to sell them into prostitution. Skye tracks the culprits and begins to suspect a madam is behind the operation. Explicit descriptions of sex, some violence, and some strong language. 1989. RC 62085 ## It Happened One Autumn: The Wallflowers, Book 2 RC 62086 by Lisa Kleypas read by Vanessa Maroney 3 cassettes 1843. American Lillian Bowman accompanies her father, Thomas, to London, to negotiate a business deal with Marcus, Lord Westcliff. Lillian purchases a magical perfume hoping to attract a suitor. The fragrance works—Marcus soon desires not only Thomas's company but Lillian herself. Some explicit descriptions of sex. 2005. RC 62086 ## Let It Be Love RC 62087 by Victoria Alexander read by Corrie James 2 cassettes England, 1853. Orphan Fiona Fairchild needs a husband in order to receive her inheritance and shocks Jonathon Effington, Lord Helmsley, by proposing marriage. Assuming a hoax, Jonathon accepts but reneges after realizing Fiona is serious. He instead comes up with a money- making scheme. Some explicit descriptions of sex. 2005. RC 62087 ## The Bishop in the Old Neighborhood: A Blackie Ryan Mystery RC 62091 by Andrew M. Greeley read by Gregory Gorton 2 cassettes Chicago. Bishop Blackie Ryan investigates three murders in St. Lucy's parish, which is headed by Father Mikal Wolodyjowski. Blackie discovers a connection between the current crimes, the 1944 deaths of six college students, and Father Mikal. Some strong language. 2005. RC 62091 ## Cat in an Indigo Mood: A Midnight Louie Mystery RC 62098 by Carole Nelson Douglas read by J.P. Linton 3 cassettes Feline Midnight Louie searches for a lost cat whose mistress is murdered, while Louie's owner, Temple Barr, and homicide detective Carmen Molina track a serial killer. Magician Max Kinsella and former priest Matt Devine find clues that tie the two cases together. 1999. RC 62098 ## Missing Mom RC 62115 by Joyce Carol Oates read by Suzanne Toren 3 cassettes Thirty-one-year-old reporter Nikki, the black sheep of the Eaton family who rejects their middle-class lifestyle, is uncharacteristically affected when her widowed mother is murdered. During the following year Nikki reassesses her life and slowly adopts many of the values of her parents and older sister. Some strong language. 2005. RC 62115 ## Hot Pursuit RC 62124 by Christina Skye read by Catherine Byers 3 cassettes San Francisco. As mystery writer Taylor O'Toole stalks a suspicious scientist, undercover Navy SEAL Jack Broussard tracks Taylor in connection with a missing Navy bioweapons expert. When danger finds Taylor, Jack is assigned to protect her. Companion to My Spy (RC 61884). Some explicit descriptions of sex. 2003. RC 62124 ## Lost RC 62125 by Michael Robotham read by George Holmes 3 cassettes Detective Vincent Ruiz, from Suspect (RC 59810), has amnesia when police find him wounded in the Thames River. He enlists psychologist Joe O'Loughlin's help to regain his memory and learn why he's been investigating the case of a girl kidnapped three years ago. Violence and strong language. 2006. RC 62125 ## River's Edge: Cape Refuge, Book 3 RC 62161 by Terri Blackstock read by Margaret Strom 2 cassettes The wife of Cape Refuge, Georgia, mayoral candidate Ben Jackson is murdered. Among police chief Matthew Cade's suspects are Ben's opponent, a fertility doctor, and a psychic. Journalist Blair Owens's investigation uncovers scandalous secrets, but her methods could jeopardize her relationship with Matthew. Sequel to Southern Storm (RC 55881). 2004. RC 62161 ## In the Ruins: Crown of Stars, Volume 6 RC 62166 by Kate Elliott read by Anne Flosnik 4 cassettes After the great cataclysm, the late King Henry's illegitimate son, Prince Sanglant, assumes the throne but faces opposition from Queen Adelheid, who is determined to regain control of the empire. Meanwhile, Sanglant's sorceress wife, Liath, seeks forbidden magic. Sequel to The Gathering Storm (RC 56492). Some violence. 2005. RC 62166 ## Worlds Enough and Time: Five Tales of Speculative Fiction RC 62167 by Dan Simmons read by Mark Delgado 2 cassettes Five novellas by Hugo Award winner. In "On K2 with Kanakaredes," a mountain ascent reveals the true natures of four climbers—one of whom isn't human. Also includes "The End of Gravity," the Hyperion Universe story "Orphans of the Helix," and others. Strong language, some descriptions of sex, and some violence. 2002. RC 62167 ## The Nerd Who Loved Me RC 62170 by Vicki Lewis Thompson read by Colleen Delany 2 cassettes Las Vegas. Casino accountant Harry Ambrewster is babysitting showgirl Lainie Terrell's four-year-old son, Dexter, when Dexter's estranged alcoholic father, Joey, resurfaces. Lainie and Harry take Harry's matchmaking mother's advice and, pretending to be married, hide from Joey in Sedona. Explicit descriptions of sex and some strong language. 2004. RC 62170 ## Silver May Tarnish: Witch World RC 62171 by Andre Norton and Lyn McConchie read by Mary Kane 2 cassettes Orphaned by Alizon invaders, young Lorcan sets out across his war-torn land and is captured by bandits. Meive, a gifted beekeeper who survived her own family's massacre, rescues Lorcan. Together they begin to rebuild her homeland, but there can be no peace until Lorcan defeats his nemesis. Violence. 2005. RC 62171 ## Promise Me Tomorrow: Montford Heirs, Book 2 RC 62172 by Candace Camp read by Michele Schaeffer 2 cassettes With only vague memories of a loving family, Mary Chilton leaves her orphanage and poses as Mrs. Marianne Cotterwood. Mary finagles her way into high society and meets Lord Lambeth, who is fascinated by her mysterious persona and feels compelled to unravel her past. Some explicit descriptions of sex. 2000. RC 62172 ## Train from Marietta RC 62175 by Dorothy Garlock read by Annie Wauters 2 cassettes Texas, 1933. A nefarious businessman abducts nurse Kate Tyler as she is traveling to San Francisco. Kate's wealthy father hires rancher Tate Castle to get her back, and the two fall in love despite their differences. Some descriptions of sex, some violence, and some strong language. 2006. RC 62175 ## Six Bits a Day RC 62176 by Elmer Kelton read by Ted Stoddard 2 cassettes Western Texas, 1880s. Brothers Hewey and Walter Calloway hire on at C.C. Tarpley's ranch for six bits a day. Walter meets a girl, but to keep him from settling down Hewey volunteers them for a cattle drive. Meanwhile a fugitive outlaw stalks Hewey and a range feud ignites. 2005. RC 62176 ## Cotton RC 62179 by Christopher Wilson read by Steven Carpenter 2 cassettes Lee Cotton, a white-skinned African American boy born in 1950s Mississippi, experiences various gender and racial identities. He encounters the KKK, becomes a woman when an accident necessitates a sex change, and eventually undergoes a darkening of his skin. Strong language, some explicit descriptions of sex, and some violence. 2005. RC 62179 ## Christmas Holiday RC 62181 by W. Somerset Maugham read by Alexander Strain 2 cassettes Charley Mason, a pleasant young Englishman from a respectable family, goes to Paris for the Christmas holiday. He reevaluates his comfortable position after an embittered journalist introduces Charley to Lydia, a slender Russian prostitute whose misfortunes disclose the underside of life. Some strong language. 1939. RC 62181 ## The Desert of Wheat RC 62182 by Zane Grey read by Ted Stoddard 3 cassettes 1917. As World War I begins, Kurt Dorn's German heritage becomes a problem. Though his Washington ranch supplies grain for American soldiers, a labor union sabotages his harvest. Dorn wants to serve his preferred country, the United States, but he also wants revenge. 1919. RC 62182 ## Sour Puss: A Mrs. Murphy Mystery RC 62188 by Rita Mae Brown and Sneaky Pie Brown read by Laura Giannarelli 2 cassettes Former postmistress "Harry" Haristeen remarries her ex-husband, veterinarian Fair, and tries her hand at growing grapes for Virginia's winemaking industry. When an expert vintner is murdered, the couple investigates—along with corgi Tee Tucker and cats Mrs. Murphy and Pewter. Some violence and some strong language. 2006. RC 62188 ## Played RC 62189 by Dana Davidson read by Michele Schaeffer 1 cassette In order to join a fraternity at his Detroit high school, Ian must make Kylie want him. Ian is surprised when he is the one who falls in love, while Kylie tries to suppress her suspicions and enjoy their relationship. Some descriptions of sex. For senior high readers. 2005. RC 62189 ## A Way from Home RC 62192 by Nancy Clark read by Faith Potts 3 cassettes Alden and Becky Lowe, from The Hills at Home (RC 58022), and their daughter live in a castle in Prague, where Alden works at the Ministry of Finances and Becky advises female entrepreneurs. Increasingly disillusioned, Becky abandons her family and heads to Libya to reunite with a former love. 2005. RC 62192 ## Labyrinth RC 62203 by Kate Mosse read by Martha Harmon Pardee 4 cassettes France, 2005. Alice Tanner finds two skeletons and a labyrinth-engraved ring at an archaeological site. As Alice avoids enemies lured by the discovery, her thirteenth-century Cathar Christian counterpart, Alaïs, safeguards from Crusaders three books containing secrets of the Holy Grail. Some explicit descriptions of sex and some violence. Bestseller. 2005. RC 62203 ## The Rose Red Bride: The Jewels of Kinfairlie, Book 2 RC 62205 by Claire Delacroix read by Kristin Allison 2 cassettes Scotland, 1421. With Madeline married, Laird Alexander must find a husband for another sister, Vivienne. When Nicholas Sinclair expresses interest, Alexander is delighted and plans a tryst for the couple. But then Nicholas's brother Erik arrives and kidnaps Vivienne. Some explicit descriptions of sex. 2005. RC 62205 ## I Am the Messenger RC 62236 by Markus Zusak read by Erik Sandvold 2 cassettes After nineteen-year-old Australian cabdriver Ed Kennedy captures a bank robber, he receives playing cards by mail—aces inscribed with mysterious directions. Ed helps the people indicated and wonders who sent the messages. Strong language and some violence. For senior high readers. Printz Honor Book. 2002. RC 62236 ## Summer Breeze: The Coulter Family, Book 7 RC 62240 by Catherine Anderson read by Martha Harmon Pardee 2 cassettes Colorado, 1880s. Rachel Hollister isolates herself after her parents and siblings are murdered during a picnic. Five years later terror returns when her foreman, Darby, is shot near the same area. Neighbor Joseph Paxton offers his help and falls in love with Rachel. Explicit descriptions of sex. 2006. RC 62240 ## Rage of the Mountain Man RC 62262 by William W. Johnstone read by John Polk 2 cassettes Gunslinger Smoke Jensen and his wife, Sally, journey to New England to visit Sally's parents. Land-hungry city slickers kidnap Sally, looking to eliminate Smoke and take his Colorado spread. Smoke rescues Sally before heading west for a showdown with a gang of hired guns. Violence and some strong language. 1994. RC 62262 ## Summer Garden Murder: A Gardening Mystery RC 62263 by Ann Ripley read by Madelyn Buzzard 2 cassettes Gardening television host Louise Eldridge helped convict her neighbor Peter Hoffman of murder. Released from the mental hospital, Peter shows up at a party and threatens Louise. When he disappears, the police suspect Louise of foul play. Then she discovers a body in her garden. Some strong language. 2005. RC 62263 ## Six-Gun Scholar: The Trailsman RC 62267 by Jon Sharpe read by Michael Russotto 1 cassette Texas, 1860. Skye Fargo escorts schoolteacher Deirdre Fisher from San Antonio to her new post in Bandera. Mayor Nathan Montgomery plans a school, but woodcutter Thad Harker will do anything to stop him—and Skye wants to know why. Some explicit descriptions of sex, some violence, and some strong language. 2003. RC 62267 ## Anybody Out There? RC 62269 by Marian Keyes read by Anne Flosnik 3 cassettes After a taxi injures her in New York, Anna Walsh, from Watermelon (RC 47300), returns to Dublin, Ireland, to recuperate. She observes her wacky family's escapades but gets nervous when her husband doesn't answer her e-mails. Strong language and some explicit descriptions of sex. 2006. RC 62269 ## No Time to Die: A Mali Anderson Mystery RC 62271 by Grace F. Edwards read by Colleen Delany 2 cassettes Harlem. When ex-NYPD cop Mali Anderson's friend Claudine is found strangled, Mali immediately suspects the abusive ex-husband James, despite a lack of evidence. Then James's ex-girlfriend is also murdered, and someone tries to kill Mali in a hit-and-run attack. Strong language, some descriptions of sex, and some violence. 1999. RC 62271 ## Sprig Muslin RC 62273 by Georgette Heyer read by Anne Flosnik 2 cassettes (Reissue) Sir Gareth Ludlow decides to marry many years after his first fiancée's death. His plans for an engagement take an unexpected turn when he meets saucy young runaway, Amanda Smith, whom he wants to prevent from roaming the countryside unescorted. Foreword by Linda Lael Miller. 1956. RC 62273 ## The Queen of the South RC 62274 by Arturo Pérez-Reverte read by Mark Ashby 3 cassettes An unnamed ex-reporter narrates the enigmatic life of Mexican Teresa Mendoza, on the run from hit men. Her experiences unfolding through fictional interviews and flashbacks, she evolves into a notorious drug smuggler. Violence, strong language, and some explicit descriptions of sex. 2002. RC 62274 ## The Safe-Keeper's Secret: The Safe-Keepers, Book 1 RC 62276 by Sharon Shinn read by Michele Schaeffer 1 cassette In the village of Tambleham, the Safe-Keeper Damiana gives birth to a daughter the same night that a foundling, rumored to be the king's illegitimate son, is delivered to her door. The secrets of the children's parentage are preserved until they are teenagers. For junior and senior high readers. 2004. RC 62276 ## Silver Slaughter: Canyon O'Grady Novel RC 62282 by Jon Sharpe read by Mark Ashby 1 cassette Territory of Kansas, 1859. President Buchanan commissions Canyon O'Grady to stop the raids on government shipments of silver. O'Grady has to contend with a crooked road agent, Indians, and two tempting women as he carries out his mission. Some explicit descriptions of sex and some strong language. 1989. RC 62282 ## The Preacher's Daughter: Annie's People, Book 1 RC 62283 by Beverly Lewis read by Mary Kane 2 cassettes Twenty-year-old Annie Zook of Paradise, Pennsylvania, is torn between accepting her family's Amish lifestyle or dedicating her life to her art—a sin in her community. When her Englisher pen pal Louisa Stratford comes to visit, Annie learns about the outside world and discovers a nonbeliever is interested in her. 2005. RC 62283 ## The King of Attolia RC 62284 by Megan Whalen Turner read by Robert Sams 2 cassettes Eugenides, still known as the Thief (RC 47183) of Eddis, faces palace intrigue and assassins while striving to prove himself to the people of Attolia and their queen, his new bride. Sequel to The Queen of Attolia (RC 51067). For junior and senior high readers. 2006. RC 62284 ## Much Ado about You: The Essex Sisters, Book 1 RC 62298 by Eloisa James read by Patricia Kilgarriff 2 cassettes England, 1816. Left orphaned, the four Scottish Essex sisters are packed off to their guardian, the hapless duke of Holbrook. Tess, the eldest, must marry to assist her siblings and is torn between the earl of Mayne and the rich, but titleless, Lucius Felton. Some explicit descriptions of sex. 2005. RC 62298 ## Misfortune's Daughters RC 62300 by Joan Collins read by Gabra Zackman 3 cassettes Shipping heiresses Atlanta and Venetia Stephanopolis dabble in drugs and men after their mother's mysterious death. Their father's announcement that he'll leave his estate to whoever first bears a son spurs a fierce rivalry and discloses a family legacy of betrayal and lies. Descriptions of sex and strong language. 2005. RC 62300 ## Catch RC 62303 by Will Leitch read by L.J. Ganser 2 cassettes The summer before college, Tim Temples works at the local plant in his small town. He falls in love with an older girl, observes his high school friends settle into their lives, and watches his big brother return from school defeated. Strong language. For senior high readers. 2005. RC 62303 ## The Girl RC 62304 by Catherine Cookson read by Terry Donnelly 3 cassettes (Reissue) 1850. Her dying mother brings eight-year-old Hannah Boyle to the village of Elmholm and leaves with her legitimate father, Matthew Thornton. In the Thornton household, Hannah endures the extreme cruelty of Matthew's bitter wife. As a woman, Hannah overcomes these trials to find her heart's desire. 1977. RC 62304 ## Great Galloping Catfish! (and Other Slightly Improbable Stories): Being an Account of a Year or So Spent at Ruination Farm and Some Strange Adventures Which Befell and Otherwise Happened to Me There RC 62311 by John Dashney read by Frank Coffee 1 cassette Grandpappy, the fourth cousin a few times removed of Baron Karl Von Munchausen (1720–1797), carries on the family storytelling tradition with five tales of flying snakes, a hunting rabbit, monsters, a racing hippo, and a debacle at the county fair. 2004. RC 62311 ## Moccasin Thunder: American Indian Stories for Today RC 62313 edited by Lori Marie Carlson read by L.J. Ganser 1 cassette Ten stories about Indians from various tribes. In "How to Get to the Planet Venus" by Joy Harjo, two teenage girls are caught drunk at an Indian boarding school. Other authors include Sherman Alexie, Louise Erdrich, and Joseph Bruchac. Some strong language. For senior high and older readers. 2005. RC 62313 ## The Heritage of the Desert RC 62314 by Zane Grey read by L.J. Ganser 2 cassettes (Reissue) Mormon August Naab saves Jack Hare's life and brings him home, where Jack falls in love with half-Navajo, half-Spanish Mescal. Others desire her too, including a ruthless cattle rustler and August's son, who wants her as a second wife. When Mescal flees to avoid marriage, Jack looks for her. 1910. RC 62314 ## First Impressions RC 62317 by Jude Deveraux read by Gabra Zackman 2 cassettes As a middle-aged woman, Eden Palmer returns to Farrington Manor in Arundel, North Carolina, where she once found love and security and which she has now inherited. But her homecoming is marred by an FBI agent on an unusual mission. Some descriptions of sex and some strong language. 2005. RC 62317 ## Talk Nerdy to Me RC 62319 by Vicki Lewis Thompson read by Catherine Byers 2 cassettes Engineer Charlie Shepherd discovers that Eve Dupree, the model who moved in next door, is an aspiring inventor. Eve enlists Charlie's help in developing her fuel-efficient hovercraft. When someone tries to steal the prototype, Charlie's wacky family members set out to catch the culprit. Some explicit descriptions of sex. 2006. RC 62319 ## Power of the Mountain Man RC 62338 by William W. Johnstone read by Michael Scherer 2 cassettes Gunslinger Smoke Jensen receives a cryptic letter summoning him to San Francisco, where he learns that his old friend Francie, a madam, was killed. Smoke's search for answers leads to labor organizers, Chinese tongs, and the city's wealthiest and most influential mining magnates. Violence and some strong language. 1996. RC 62338 ## Guns of the Mountain Man RC 62339 by William W. Johnstone read by Michael Scherer 2 cassettes Colorado. Smoke Jensen's ranch hand Calvin Woods is wounded in a standoff with Bible-toting bandit Lazarus Cain and his gang, who were looking to pilfer Smoke's cattle. Smoke calls in old friends Joey Wells, Al Martine, and Louis Carbone to help exact revenge. Violence and some strong language. 1999. RC 62339 ## Wrath of the Mountain Man RC 62340 by William W. Johnstone read by Michael Scherer 2 cassettes When Smoke Jensen's ranch hand Pearlie is bitten by a rattler, Smoke takes him to a doctor in a town ruled by corrupt sheriff Buck Tolliver, who unbeknownst to Smoke holds a grudge against the gunslinger. Buck frames Pearlie for murder to trap Smoke. Violence and some strong language. 2004. RC 62340 ## Battle of the Mountain Man RC 62341 by William W. Johnstone read by Michael Scherer 2 cassettes Gunfighter Smoke Jensen heads to New Mexico Territory to purchase cattle from rancher John Chisum. A deadly range war over beef contracts brews between Chisum and rustler Jessie Evans, whose Mexican hired guns have no intention of letting Smoke leave peacefully. Some violence and some strong language. 1998. RC 62341 ## The Hostage: A Presidential Agent Novel RC 62349 by W.E.B. Griffin read by Mark Ashby 4 cassettes Homeland Security agent Charley Castillo, from By Order of the President (RC 59560), is dispatched to Argentina when terrorists murder a diplomat and kidnap his wife. The terrorists are after the wife's brother, who is involved in the United Nations food-for-Iraqi-oil scandal. Violence and strong language. Bestseller. 2005. RC 62349 ## Autumn Bridge RC 62351 by Takashi Matsuoka read by Mary Kane 3 cassettes Japan, 1867. American missionary Emily Gibson discovers scrolls, written in 1311 by Lady Shizuka, that contain the secret history of the prophetic Okumichi clan. Emily translates the manuscripts while struggling with her love for the samurai leader Lord Genji. Sequel to Cloud of Sparrows (RC 58031). Violence. 2004. RC 62351 ## The Christmas Hope: Christmas Hope, Book 3 RC 62354 by Donna VanLiere read by Michele Schaeffer 1 cassette Social worker Patricia Addison and her husband, Mark, have given up on Christmas and their marriage since their son's death. But this year is different when Patti takes in five-year-old Emily. Patti and Mark rediscover love, faith, and holiday joy. Sequel to The Christmas Blessing (RC 58707). 2005. RC 62354 ## Stalking the Puzzle Lady: A Puzzle Lady Mystery RC 62355 by Parnell Hall read by Barbara Pinolini 2 cassettes Cora Felton, crossword puzzle front woman for her niece Sherry Carter, is on a public relations tour promoting a cereal she hates while being stalked by a former high school classmate. The aunt-niece duo investigate when an actress on the tour is murdered. Some violence and some strong language. 2005. RC 62355 ## The Gunslinger: The Dark Tower, Volume 1 RC 62356 by Stephen King read by Mark Delgado 2 cassettes Revised and expanded edition of the 1982 first volume of the Dark Tower series, in which the gunslinger travels through time seeking vengeance for the death of his father and the dishonoring of his mother. Introduction and foreword by the author. Descriptions of sex, violence, and strong language. 2003. RC 62356 ## Hair of the Dog: A Melanie Travis Mystery RC 62360 by Laurien Berenson read by Michele Schaeffer 2 cassettes Amateur sleuth Melanie Travis attends her Aunt Peg's backyard barbeque, as does disreputable poodle handler Barry Turk. Barry is shot dead the next day. His girlfriend Alicia, the main suspect, asks Melanie for help. Other suspects include a rival dog owner—and pregnant Alicia's show-judge husband. 1997. RC 62360 ## A Detective at Death's Door: A Harriet Martens Mystery RC 62367 by H.R.F. Keating read by Corrie James 2 cassettes Detective Superintendent Harriet Martens is saved from near-fatal aconitine poisoning by her fast-acting husband, John, who recognized the symptoms from an Agatha Christie novel. Harriet recuperates while her colleagues at the Greater Birchester Police investigate. Subsequent murders compel the ailing Harriet to return to work. 2004. RC 62367 ## Nerd Gone Wild: A Nerd Romance RC 62379 by Vicki Lewis Thompson read by Colleen Delany 2 cassettes Ally Jarrett inherits her grandmother's millions and a personal assistant, Mitchell Carruthers, whose nerdy persona conceals his bodyguard identity. When Ally goes to photograph Alaskan wildlife, Mitchell follows, ostensibly on estate business but really to protect Ally from a sleazy uncle who wants her fortune. Explicit descriptions of sex. 2005. RC 62379 ## Freshwater Road RC 62419 by Denise Nicholas read by Kristin Allison 3 cassettes Celeste Tyree, an African American middle-class college student from Detroit, travels to Mississippi in 1964 to help register voters. The naive teenager learns about oppression, activism, and family secrets during her time down South. Strong language, some explicit descriptions of sex, and some violence. ALA Black Caucus Award. 2005. RC 62419 ## And Be a Villain: A Nero Wolfe Mystery RC 62435 by Rex Stout read by Jim Zeiger 2 cassettes (Reissue) Someone slips cyanide to horse racing tipster Cyril Orchard during an on-air appearance with Madeline Fraser's radio talk show. Detective Nero Wolfe agrees to make his $20,000 fee contingent on his solving the murder—a crime heard by millions but witnessed by none. Includes 1994 introduction by Maan Meyers. 1948. RC 62435 ## The Tenth Circle RC 62445 by Jodi Picoult read by Peter Ganim 3 cassettes Bethel, Maine. When comic-book artist Daniel Stone's beloved fourteen- year-old daughter, Trixie, is raped, he draws on rage from his violent childhood in Alaska to defend his family. But then he discovers his wife's affair, and Trixie runs away. Explicit descriptions of sex, violence, and strong language. Bestseller. 2006. RC 62445 ## A Dirty Job RC 62451 by Christopher Moore read by Lewis Grenville 3 cassettes San Francisco secondhand dealer Charlie Asher becomes Death's helper after witnessing the Grim Reaper claim his wife, Rachel. Charlie balances duties of single father and soul collector as he prepares to battle forces of darkness for both Rachel's soul and all of humanity. Strong language. Bestseller. 2006. RC 62451 ## Map of Bones: A Sigma Force Novel RC 62452 by James Rollins read by Richard Davidson 3 cassettes Germany. Gunmen open fire during midnight mass at Cologne Cathedral and steal the remains of the three Wise Men. Rome police lieutenant Rachel Verona and Grayson Pierce of the U.S. covert Sigma Force link the massacre and theft to an ancient alchemist cult. Violence and some strong language. Bestseller. 2005. RC 62452 ## Necklace of Kisses RC 62458 by Francesca Lia Block read by Suzanne Toren 1 cassette Forty-year-old Weetzie Bat experiences a midlife crisis and leaves her boring boyfriend Max. She moves into a pink hotel in Los Angeles where her high school prom was held. There she meets mythical creatures including a mermaid and a faun and undertakes a voyage of self- discovery. 2005. RC 62458 ## Liza of Lambeth RC 62465 by Somerset Maugham read by Patricia Kilgarriff 1 cassette 1890s, South London. Trying to escape a life of poverty and drudgery, young Liza finds herself in the arms of Jim, a married father. Liza falls in love but faces the harsh consequences of defying the rules of Vere Street. First novel by French-born author William Somerset Maugham (1874–1965). 1897. RC 62465 ## Young Man with a Horn RC 62469 by Dorothy Baker read by J.P. Linton 2 cassettes (Reissue) In Los Angeles, young jazz musician Rick Martin develops his trumpeting talents under the tutelage of African American bandleader Jeff Williams. Rick joins a band and eventually moves to New York. Music becomes his all-consuming passion, until he meets beautiful Amy North and succumbs to self-destructive tendencies. 1938. RC 62469 ## The Quick and the Dead RC 62475 by Louis L'Amour read by Richard Davidson 1 cassette (Reissue) Con Vallian encounters Duncan McKaskel and his family heading west and saves Duncan from outlaws. He soon finds himself guiding Duncan, Duncan's beautiful wife, Susanna, and their son, Tom, across the prairie, and fighting off rustlers, Huron Indians, and a lion along the way. 1973. RC 62475 ## The Seductive Impostor: Puffin Harbor, Book 1 RC 62477 by Janet Chapman read by Catherine Byers 2 cassettes Architect Rachel Foster and her late father designed the seaside mansion Sub Rosa for art smuggler Thaddeus Lakeman. When Thad's heir Keenan Oakes asks Rachel to help him move in, Rachel exploits the opportunity to search for hidden treasure. Explicit descriptions of sex, some violence, and some strong language. 2004. RC 62477 ## Fire Sale: A V.I. Warshawski Mystery RC 62495 by Sara Paretsky read by Mitzi Friedlander 3 cassettes Private detective V.I. Warshawski volunteers to coach girls' basketball at her former South Chicago high school. To help the impoverished team, V.I. seeks funding from discount behemoth By-Smart and discovers that the owner's grandson is romantically linked with one of her players. Meanwhile a neighborhood factory is bombed. 2005. RC 62495 ## The Taming of the Dru: Emily Williams, Book 4 RC 62524 by Katie Maxwell read by Lindsay Ellison 1 cassette During her last few weeks in London before returning to Seattle, seventeen-year-old Emily has a summer job at a museum and awaits the visit of her best friend, Dru. But when Emily's love interest, Fang, returns from New Zealand, he has a new girlfriend. For senior high readers. 2004. RC 62524 ## The Cold Moon: A Lincoln Rhyme Novel RC 62636 by Jeffery Deaver read by Jim Zeiger 3 cassettes Quadriplegic New York criminalist Lincoln Rhyme and detective Amelia Sachs search for a sadistic serial killer called the Watchmaker who leaves clocks beside his victims. Amelia is also involved in proving a businessman's suicide is actually a homicide and finds herself targeted for murder. Violence and strong language. Bestseller. 2006. RC 62636 ## Absurdistan RC 62641 by Gary Shteyngart read by Erik Sandvold 3 cassettes Adventures of Misha Vainberg, the obese, thirty-year-old son of an assassinated Russian Jewish gangster, who is denied re-entry into the United States. Misha visits Absurdistan, a former Soviet satellite, to obtain a forged passport. But a phony civil war breaks out. Explicit descriptions of sex and strong language. Bestseller. 2006. RC 62641 ## Pyramids: A Novel of Discworld RC 62642 by Terry Pratchett read by Kristin Allison 2 cassettes Teenager Teppic leaves Ankh-Morpork's assassin school to claim the throne of his deceased father's desert kingdom, Djelibeybi. As new pharaoh, Teppic must first build his father's pyramid tomb. He then undertakes administrative tasks that reveal deceit, betrayal, and a headstrong handmaiden. For senior high and older readers. 1989. RC 62642 ## Mystic and Rider: The Twelve Houses, Book 1 RC 62644 by Sharon Shinn read by Kristin Allison 3 cassettes King Baryn dispatches the fire mystic woman Senneth to assess the civil unrest in the land of Gillengaria. Accompanied by shapeshifters and riders—unlikely allies—Senneth encounters a fanatical cult seeking to purge the kingdom of all magic users. Senneth and the rider Tayse's growing attraction complicates the group's mission. 2005. RC 62644 ## Half Broken Things RC 62646 by Morag Joss read by Martha Harmon Pardee 2 cassettes Her agency slates house-sitter Jean Wade for retirement. Her last assignment is at an isolated English country house, where Jean plays lady of the manor and forms a makeshift family with a forlorn thief and a pregnant girl. Strong language, some explicit descriptions of sex, and some violence. 2004. RC 62646 ## Changelings: The Twins of Petaybee, Book 1 RC 62653 by Anne McCaffrey and Elizabeth Ann Scarborough read by Kristin Allison 2 cassettes Young Ronan and Murel Shongili, twin brother and sister who have inherited shape-shifting abilities from their father, Sean, explore the sentient planet Petaybee as seals. Fearing the twins' discovery by exploitive scientists, their parents send them to a space station—but danger awaits. Meanwhile, Sean disappears on an underwater expedition. 2006. RC 62653 ## Justice! Wagons West: The Empire Trilogy, Volume 3 RC 62655 by Dana Fuller Ross read by Jim Zeiger 3 cassettes Frontiersman Clay Holt tracks the French nobleman behind a land- grabbing scheme in the western territories. Clay's brother Jeff finds himself a prisoner of Alaskan Indians, while Holt cousin Ned seeks adventure on the high seas. Sequel to Vengeance! (RC 62413). Some explicit descriptions of sex and some violence. 1999. RC 62655 ## Second Sight: An Arcane Society Novel RC 62661 by Amanda Quick read by Kristin Allison 2 cassettes Victorian England. Venetia Milton visits Gabriel Jones's estate to photograph relics of the Arcane Society, a secret organization founded by Gabriel's alchemist ancestor. Gabriel is reported dead but surfaces later to protect Venetia and catch a murderous thief who is after his family's secrets. Some explicit descriptions of sex. 2006. RC 62661 ## Night Train to Rigel RC 62671 by Timothy Zahn read by Jim Zeiger 3 cassettes 2084. A dying messenger hands Frank Compton a ticket for a seat on the Quadrail—an interstellar transportation system run by the Spiders— destined for an Earth colony in the Rigel star system. Once he's aboard, the Spiders recruit Frank to stop transgalactic weapons smugglers who could be plotting an attack. 2005. RC 62671 ## Susannah's Garden RC 62680 by Debbie Macomber read by Jill Ferris 2 cassettes After her father's death, Susannah returns to her childhood home to help her mother. While there she searches for an old boyfriend, reestablishes friendships, deals with her own daughter who is in love, and makes many discoveries that will change her life forever. Some strong language. 2006. RC 62680 ## Sun in Glory and Other Tales of Valdemar RC 62683 edited by Mercedes Lackey read by Kristin Allison 2 cassettes Thirteen stories of Mercedes Lackey's magical realm Valdemar. In Mickey Zucker Reichert's "A Herald's Rescue," a stable boy journeys with a horselike Companion to save an injured Herald—or so he believes. Includes Nancy Asire's "The Cat Who Came to Dinner," Judith Tarr's "Rebirth," and Lackey's novella "Sun in Glory." 2003. RC 62683 ## The Book of the Dead: A Pendergast Mystery RC 62768 by Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child read by Scott Brick 3 cassettes FBI agent Aloysius Pendergast, from Dance of Death (RC 60742), languishes in prison for murders committed by his psychotic brother, Diogenes. Meanwhile, New York's natural history museum unseals an Egyptian tomb, precipitating more killings. Aloysius escapes to confront his brother in a deadly showdown. Strong language and some violence. Bestseller. Commercial audiobook. 2006. RC 62768 ## Fortunate Son RC 62769 by Walter Mosley read by Lorraine Toussaint 2 cassettes Los Angeles. Stepbrothers Tommy and Eric are separated when their makeshift family disintegrates. Sickly African American Tommy ends up on the streets dealing drugs while white doctor's son Eric lives a prosperous but empty life. Years later, tragedy reunites them. Explicit descriptions of sex, strong language, and some violence. Commercial audiobook. 2006. RC 62769 ## Judge and Jury RC 62772 by James Patterson and Andrew Gross read by Joe Mantegna 2 cassettes FBI agent Nick Pellisante finally arrests Mafia godfather Dominic Cavello for murder, but hired killer Richard Nordeshenko blows up the jury to create a mistrial. Surviving juror Andie DeGrasse and Pellisante work together to nail Cavallo any way they can. Violence, strong language, and some explicit descriptions of sex. Commercial audiobook. 2006. RC 62772 ## Lost and Found RC 62773 by Carolyn Parkhurst read by Blair Brown 2 cassettes Seven two-person teams travel the globe to win one million dollars on Lost and Found, an unscrupulously run reality television show. Contestants include a mother and daughter, Christians who were homosexuals, and former child stars. As pressure mounts, their true personalities emerge. Strong language and some descriptions of sex. Commercial audiobook. 2006. RC 62773 ## Can't Wait to Get to Heaven RC 62789 by Fannie Flagg read by Jill Ferris 2 cassettes Elmwood Springs, Missouri. After octogenarian Elner Shimfissle falls off her ladder and dies, the townsfolk reminisce about her. When Elner meets her late sister Ida in heaven, Ida is still fuming over her bad- hair day at her funeral—then a miracle happens. Includes recipes. Bestseller. 2006. RC 62789 ## There Will Never Be Another You RC 62792 by Carolyn See read by Martha Harmon Pardee 1 cassette Los Angeles dermatologist Philip Fuchs divides his energies among his work, widowed mother, disgruntled wife, and unruly children until he joins an elite counter-bioterrorism team, created after the 2001 terrorist attacks. The assignment is ultimately overshadowed by his domestic affairs. Strong language and some descriptions of sex. Bestseller. 2006. RC 62792 ## Band of Brothers: A Richard Bolitho Novel, Volume 27 RC 62825 by Alexander Kent read by Jim Zeiger 1 cassette 1774. Having passed an examination on his way to becoming a lieutenant, British midshipman Richard Bolitho helps deliver the topsail schooner Hotspur to the Channel Islands. En route the crew encounters wreckage of another ship that was presumably attacked by smugglers. The Hotspur changes course to pursue the culprits. 2005. RC 62825 ## Star Wars: Dark Lord; the Rise of Darth Vader RC 62826 by James Luceno read by Erik Sandvold 2 cassettes Jedi Roan Shryne, Bol Chatak, and Olee Starstone attack an Outer Rim separatist stronghold unaware that Palpatine has seduced Anakin Sky- walker to the dark side and ordered the assassination of all Jedi. The three Jedi elude capture by clone troopers and regroup to face a new threat—Darth Vader. 2005. RC 62826 ## H.R.H. RC 63096 by Danielle Steel read by Jay O. Sanders 2 cassettes After college graduation, Princess Christianna's royal father allows her to volunteer anonymously at an international relief camp in Africa. Christianna falls in love with Parker Williams, a physician working with Doctors Without Borders, but violence invades their haven. Some explicit descriptions of sex and some violence. Bestseller. Commercial audiobook. 2006. RC 63096 ## A Spot of Bother RC 63098 by Mark Haddon read by Simon Vance 2 cassettes Retiree George Hall, believing he has cancer, survives his family's dysfunction by ignoring his wife's affair, their gay son's disapproval of his sister Katie's choice for a second husband, and Katie's questionable motives for marrying again. Meanwhile George deteriorates. Some strong language. Commercial audiobook. 2006. RC 63098 ## Moral Disorder: Stories RC 63104 by Margaret Atwood read by Susan Denaker 2 cassettes Short stories chronicle the lives of a Canadian woman and those around her, from childhood to old age. In rural and urban locales, the protagonist deals with sibling rivalry, teachers, friends and enemies, lovers, husbands, and aging parents. Some strong language. Commercial audiobook. 2006. RC 63104 ## The Interpretation of Murder RC 63107 by Jed Rubenfeld read by Kirby Heyborne 3 cassettes New York City, 1909. A serial killer is targeting the city's wealthiest heiresses. Dr. Stratham Younger enlists the help of his idol Sigmund Freud after Nora Acton survives an attack but develops hysteria. The two analysts try to unlock her memories while they investigate the crimes. Some violence. Commercial audiobook. 2006. RC 63107 ## Taken RC 63108 by Barbara Freethy read by Bernadette Dunne 2 cassettes Her groom abandons San Francisco artist Kayla on their wedding night, while engineer Nick Granville returns from Africa to find his money stolen. Kayla and Nick join forces to find con man Evan Chadwick. Some explicit descriptions of sex and some strong language. Commercial audiobook. 2006. RC 63108 ## Sharp Objects RC 63109 by Gillian Flynn read by Ann Marie Lee 2 cassettes Chicago reporter Camille Preaker, recently treated for psychological problems, arrives in her hometown of Wind Gap, Missouri, to investigate the murders of two preteen girls. Camille sees her mother and thirteen- year-old half-sister for the first time in years. But events from the past overwhelm her. Some violence. Commercial audiobook. 2006. RC 63109 ## The Handmaid and the Carpenter RC 63114 by Elizabeth Berg read by Elizabeth Berg 1 cassette In this interpretation of the nativity story, Mary and Joseph alternately relate the tale of their teenage romance and betrothal. When Mary becomes mysteriously pregnant before their marriage, Joseph initially repudiates her. Follows the gospel version. Commercial audiobook. 2006. RC 63114 ## Capital Crimes RC 63128 by Jonathan Kellerman and Faye Kellerman read by various narrators 2 cassettes Two short novellas, "Thy Sister's Keeper" and "Music City Breakdown," written by a husband-and-wife author team include familiar characters like Alex Delaware, Peter Decker, and Rina Lazarus. Some violence and some strong language. Commercial audiobook. 2006. RC 63128 ## Santa Cruise: A Holiday Mystery at Sea RC 63343 by Mary Higgins Clark and Carol Higgins Clark read by Madelyn Buzzard 1 cassette Millionaire Randolph Weed organizes a holiday charity cruise. Invited guests include a writers group, lottery winners Alvirah and Willy Meehan, and private detective Regan Reilly and her husband Jack. Weed's nephew Eric also smuggles aboard two wanted felons who plan to escape once they reach the Caribbean. Bestseller. 2006. RC 63343 ## ### Books for Children These books were recently sent to co-operating libraries. Cassette books are labeled with the code RC and play at 15/16 ips. To order books, contact your cooperating library. Cassettes Nonfiction Frederick Banting and the Discovery of Insulin RC 57882 by John Bankston read by John Fulks 1 cassette Biography of Canadian doctor Frederick Banting (1891–1941), whose medical research led to the use of insulin as a treatment for diabetes. Relates how Banting received the Nobel Prize for Medicine in 1923 and shared the award money with his closest research associate. For grades 4-7. 2002. RC 57882 ## Rabble Rousers: Twenty Women Who Made a Difference RC 58211 by Cheryl Harness read by Peggy Gilleland 1 cassette Brief biographies of twenty American women "who dared to try to change the world" from colonial times to the twentieth century. Includes abolitionist Sojourner Truth, women's suffrage champion Susan B. Anthony, and civil rights activist Fannie Lou Hamer, among others. For grades 3-6. 2003. RC 58211 ## A Look at Neptune RC 58229 by John Tabak read by Gary Roan 1 cassette Describes the discovery of Neptune, the third most massive planet in the solar system. Highlights the Voyager spacecraft mission and includes a timeline of major developments in Neptune's exploration and study. Features contributing scientists and includes a glossary. For grades 5-8. 2003. RC 58229 ## On the Waters of the USA: Ships and Boats in American Life RC 58233 by Martin W. Sandler read by Miriam Wagner 1 cassette Explores the evolving role of boats and ships in America, from Native American birch bark canoes to twenty-first-century container ships and supertankers. For grades 4-7. 2003. RC 58233 ## Riding the Rails in the USA: Trains in American Life RC 58236 by Martin W. Sandler read by Rick Wiseman 1 cassette Explores the influence of trains in America beginning in 1825 as they allowed large numbers of settlers to move westward. Also describes how railways helped pioneers obtain needed supplies, moved farmers' goods to market, and later provided transportation for commuters. For grades 4-7. 2004. RC 58236 ## Good Brother, Bad Brother: The Story of Edwin Booth and John Wilkes Booth RC 60900 by James Cross Giblin read by Don Hagen 2 cassettes A dual biography of brothers and fellow actors Edwin Booth, who supported the Union, and John Wilkes Booth, who assassinated President Lincoln in 1865. Discusses their similarities, their political differences, and the profound effect John's murderous act had on the rest of Edwin's life. For grades 5-8. 2005. RC 60900 ## Aladdin and the Enchanted Lamp RC 60916 retold by Philip Pullman read by John Lescault 1 cassette Embellished version of the traditional tale of Aladdin, a poor tailor's son who becomes a wealthy prince with the help of a magic lamp he finds in an enchanted cave. By the author of the His Dark Materials trilogy, including Golden Compass (RC 44343). For grades 3-6. 2005. RC 60916 ## Horse Therapists RC 61394 by Judith Janda Presnall read by Dave Corey 1 cassette Discusses the use of horseback riding as therapy for people who are physically or emotionally disabled. For grades 3-6. 2002. RC 61394 ## Perseus RC 61493 retold by Geraldine McCaughrean read by Don Hagen 1 cassette Retelling of a Greek myth. Perseus sets out on a quest to kill the snake-haired Medusa, one of three Gorgons who turns men to stone. Perseus encounters Pegasus and many monsters on his journey but also falls in love with Andromeda, a maiden in distress. For grades 4-7. 2003. RC 61493 ## Empires of Medieval West Africa: Ghana, Mali, and Songhay RC 61895 by David C. Conrad read by Ken Kliban 1 cassette Explores the history, people, places, and ideas of these three African kingdoms that grew into empires. Discusses the vital roles of salt and Islam in these areas and connections between the past and present traditions. For grades 6-9. 2005. RC 61895 ## Empire of the Inca RC 61897 by Barbara A. Somervill read by Jonathan Davis 1 cassette After a summary of the history of the Inca empire, which flourished in the Andes mountains before the arrival of the Spanish conquistadors, the author discusses its social and political structure. Describes the stone construction of homes and walls, ancient system of roads, and religious practices. For grades 6-9. 2005. RC 61897 ## Wonders and Miracles: A Passover Companion RC 61925 by Eric A. Kimmel read by Corrie James 1 cassette Presents the steps performed in a traditional Passover Seder. Contains poetry, prayers, songs, and stories that celebrate the historical significance of this holiday to Jews all around the world. For grades 3-6 and older readers. 2004. RC 61925 ## The Barefoot Book of Animal Tales from around the World RC 62058 retold by Naomi Adler read by Anne Hancock 1 cassette Nine traditional folktales from India, China, Australia, Germany, Thailand, Africa, Canada, and Brazil. The Cherokee story "Grandmother Spider" explains how animals in the northern lands brought light from the other side of the world to their dark space. For grades 2-4. 1996. RC 62058 ## Science Experiments with Sound and Music RC 62257 by Shar Levine and Leslie Johnstone read by Kerry Cundiff 1 cassette Simple, safe experiments—using mostly everyday materials found at home— that explain where sound comes from, how it works, and how it affects people. Covers vibration, the Doppler effect, decibels, and musical scales among other topics. For grades 4-7. 2000. RC 62257 ## Day of the Dead: A Latino Celebration of Family and Life RC 62277 by Carol Gnojewski read by Jacinda Bronaugh 1 cassette Describes the customs and traditions of this Mexican family holiday, observed from October 31 to November 2, that celebrates the stages of life. Traces the holiday's history from ancient Aztec beliefs to the Spanish conquest and modern times. Discusses offerings and skeleton symbols. For grades 2-4. 2005. RC 62277 ## How to Be the Funniest Kid in the Whole Wide World (or Just in Your Class) RC 62280 by Jay Leno read by Gregory Gorton 1 cassette After a biographical introduction, television star Jay Leno combines advice on becoming a comedian with a large supply of jokes, puns, and wisecracks. An example is "What time do ducks wake up? At the quack of dawn." For grades 3-6. 2005. RC 62280 ## The Greatest Cookies Ever: Dozens of Delicious, Chewy, Chunky, Fun, and Foolproof Recipes RC 62309 by Rose Dunnington read by Barbara Caruso 1 cassette Recipes for seventy-five different cookies. "Wild and Crazy Cookies!" takes basic sugar dough and adds fancy variations. "Chewy, Chunky, Yummy Cookies" features favorites like chocolate chip, peanut butter, and oatmeal-raisin. Discusses kitchen orientation and safety. For grades 4-7. 2005. RC 62309 ## Life in a Kelp Forest RC 62378 by Mary Jo Rhodes and David Hall read by Alexander Strain 1 cassette Explains kelp forests and the food and shelter they provide to large and small creatures such as crabs, sea anemones, sea stars, and jellyfish. For grades 2-4. 2005. RC 62378 ## Salad People and More Real Recipes: A New Cookbook for Preschoolers and Up RC 62384 by Mollie Katzen read by Barbara Pinolini 1 cassette A beginner's cookbook of twenty easy-to-assemble dishes for young chefs, with set-up instructions for the adult helper. Covers safety tips and cooking hints for food projects like Tiny Tacos, Crunchy Fruity Granola, Polka Dot Rice, and Egg Salad. For preschool-grade 2 and older readers. 2005. RC 62384 ## Other People's Words: What Plagiarism Is and How to Avoid It RC 62392 by Barbara Francis read by Barbara Pinolini 1 cassette Explains why it is dishonest to present someone else's work as your own. Discusses the temptation to copy material from the Internet and the best ways to avoid plagiarism. Includes examples of people who plagiarized and the consequences they faced. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 2005. RC 62392 ## Children of the Great Depression RC 62399 by Russell Freedman read by Bob Moore 1 cassette Discusses the hardships of American children during the Great Depression (1930s–early 1940s). Uses first-person accounts to describe the harsh conditions children endured—such as living in shacks and boxcars and quitting school to work in the fields—when their fathers could not earn money to support their families. For grades 5-8. 2005. RC 62399 ## Onward: A Photobiography of African-American Polar Explorer Matthew Henson RC 62433 by Dolores Johnson read by Jill Ferris 1 cassette Biography of Matthew Henson (1866–1955), the adventuresome son of sharecroppers, who traveled with Admiral Robert E. Peary to Nicaragua in 1887 and to the North Pole in 1909. Discusses Henson's rise from manservant to trusted expeditionary, the effect on his family life, and delayed professional recognition. For grades 5-8. 2006. RC 62433 ## The Harlem Hellfighters: When Pride Met Courage RC 62487 by Walter Dean Myers and Bill Miles read by Bill Quinn 1 cassette Introduces the 369th regiment known as the Harlem Hellfighters with a brief history of African American soldiers. Discusses how these patriots dealt with racial prejudice. Focuses on the valor of the Hellfighters who engaged the French Army in World War I. For grades 5- 8. 2006. RC 62487 ## Owen and Mzee: The True Story of a Remarkable Friendship RC 62663 by Isabella Hatkoff and Paula Kahumbu read by Bill Wallace 1 cassette Describes how a baby hippopotamus, Owen, was stranded alone on the Kenyan coast after the tsunami in 2004. Discusses the rescue effort to deliver Owen to Haller Park, an animal sanctuary, where he met Mzee, a solitary, 130-year-old tortoise, who became a substitute mother. For grades K-3. 2006. RC 62663 ## ### Cassettes Fiction The Unwilling Umpire: A to Z Mysteries, "U" RC 57881 by Ron Roy read by Russ Weinstein 1 cassette When the umpire at a baseball game fundraiser is accused of stealing a collection of autographed baseballs, friends Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose try to prove his innocence. With the help of the Internet they nab the real crook. For grades 2-4. 2004. RC 57881 ## The Ninth Nugget: A to Z Mysteries, "N" RC 58212 by Ron Roy read by John Fulks 1 cassette When Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose visit a dude ranch in Montana, they soon have another mystery to solve—who broke into the ranch's safe and stole a large gold nugget that Josh had found in a creek. For grades 2-4. 2001. RC 58212 ## Amelia Bedelia, Bookworm RC 58213 by Herman Parish read by Ligaya Romero 1 cassette Amelia Bedelia causes chaos in the library when she decides to help the librarian. She even takes the book-mobile to the bookstore to buy a book. For grades K-3. 2003. RC 58213 ## Elisa Michaels, Bigger and Better RC 58215 by Johanna Hurwitz read by Ligaya Romero 1 cassette Six stories about seven-year-old Elisa who helps baby-sit her little brother and encourages him to outgrow his pacifier. She flies to visit her grandmother in Florida and goes to the library. For grades 2-4. 2003. RC 58215 ## Froggy's Day with Dad RC 59455 by Jonathan London read by John Fulks 1 cassette Froggy and his dad celebrate Father's Day with a game of miniature golf and other adventures. For preschool-grade 2. 2004. RC 59455 ## The Journal of C.J. Jackson: A Dust Bowl Migrant; My Name Is America RC 60051 by William Durbin read by Gary Roan 1 cassette Thirteen-year-old C.J. records in a journal the conditions of the Dust Bowl that cause the Jackson family to move west from their Oklahoma farm. In California they endure the harsh life of migrant workers. For grades 4-7. 2002. RC 60051 ## The Ice Cream Mystery: A Boxcar Children Mystery RC 60053 by Gertrude Chandler Warner read by Miriam Wagner 1 cassette Henry, Jessie, Violet, and Benny determine to find out who is sabotaging the Greenfield Ice Cream Barn. They search for suspects while they put up posters, invent new flavors, and ride in the ice cream wagon pulled by Butterscotch, the horse. For grades 3-6. 2003. RC 60053 ## The Black Widow Spider Mystery: Boxcar Children Mysteries RC 60058 by Gertrude Chandler Warner read by Gary Roan 1 cassette Henry, Jessie, Violet, and Benny volunteer to help the new couple down the street unpack. The slightly unusual Blackwells have decorated their front gate with spiders and filled their house with mysterious boxes. The children are convinced the neighbors are hiding something. For grades 3-6. 2003. RC 60058 ## Chief Sunrise, John McGraw, and Me RC 60399 by Timothy Tocher read by Gary Roan 1 cassette In 1919, scruffy fifteen-year-old Hank runs away from his mean father, hops a freight train, and meets Chief Sunrise, immortal baseball pitcher in the making. The two head for the New York Giants spring training camp to get to know John McGraw, the team manager. For grades 5-8. 2004. RC 60399 ## Arthur and the Recess Rookie: A Marc Brown Chapter Book RC 60935 by Stephen Krensky read by Bruce Nelson 1 cassette Arthur challenges Francine to a game of kickball to prove to her that a person does not have to be a great athlete to be important to the team. For grades 2-4. 2001. RC 60935 ## Arthur and the Best Coach Ever: A Marc Brown Chapter Book RC 60936 by Stephen Krensky read by Bruce Nelson 1 cassette Arthur's soccer team gets a new coach who provides them with brand-new uniforms and lots of ice cream. It takes the players a while to realize that the man doesn't know how to coach soccer. For grades 2-4. 2001. RC 60936 ## The Legend of Buddy Bush RC 61076 by Shelia P. Moses read by Tracy Mickens-Hundley 1 cassette North Carolina; summer, 1947. Twelve-year-old Pattie Mae dreams of moving to Harlem where African Americans can live more freely than in the South—especially after her Uncle Buddy is arrested for attempted rape of a white woman. Some strong language. For grades 6-9. Coretta Scott King Honor Book. 2004. RC 61076 ## Arthur and the Goalie Ghost: A Marc Brown Chapter Book RC 61315 by Stephen Krensky read by Bruce Nelson 1 cassette Arthur, his hockey teammates, and the ghost of the greatest goalie of all time help out when Buster worries that he'll never be as good a goalie as his hero was. For grades 2-4. 2001. RC 61315 ## Arthur and the Pen-Pal Playoff: A Marc Brown Chapter Book RC 61316 by Stephen Krensky read by Bruce Nelson 1 cassette After bragging to his pen pal about his basketball skills, Arthur realizes that he has to make good on his boasts when the friend comes to visit. For grades 2-4. 2001. RC 61316 ## Valentine's Day RC 61431 by Anne Rockwell read by Kate Kiley 1 cassette The children in Mrs. Madoff's class make valentines to send to a special friend in Japan. On Valentine's Day the students receive a big envelope from Japan and exchange class valentines with one another. For preschool-grade 2. 2001. RC 61431 ## Thanksgiving Day RC 61432 by Anne Rockwell read by Kate Kiley 1 cassette After their teacher, Mrs. Madoff, reads a story about the first Thanksgiving, the class acts out the story in a play. For preschool- grade 2. 1999. RC 61432 ## Broken Song RC 61760 by Kathryn Lasky read by Lindsay Ellison 1 cassette During Hanukkah in 1897, the family of quiet, violin-playing Reuven Bloom is murdered in their Russian village and the fifteen-year-old flees with his baby sister. While fighting against the Russian army, Reuven helps another family to escape, that of Sashie from The Night Journey (RC 61475). For grades 5-8. 2005. RC 61760 ## The Sword That Cut the Burning Grass: A Samurai Mystery RC 61812 by Dorothy Hoobler and Thomas Hoobler read by Erik Sandvold 1 cassette Eighteenth-century Japan. With the help of a servant girl and an imperious old man, fourteen-year-old apprentice samurai Seikei sets out to rescue young emperor Yasuhito from kidnappers and to save the sacred sword from falling into the wrong hands. Sequel to In Darkness, Death (RC 58269). Some violence. For grades 6-9. 2005. RC 61812 ## The King in the Window RC 61831 by Adam Gopnik read by Victoria Gordon 2 cassettes Twelve-year-old Oliver, an American living in Paris, looks out the window while wearing a traditional Epiphany crown only to see an eighteenth-century boy staring back. Proclaimed king of the window, Oliver answers the call to battle against the dreaded Master of Mirrors. For grades 5-8 and older readers. 2005. RC 61831 ## Mark of the Bear Claw RC 61945 by Janie Lynn Panagopoulos read by Erik Sandvold 1 cassette Fort Detroit area, 1763. Makow, an Odawa boy, and his grandfather Lame Beaver travel by canoe to their family's homeland. Makow becomes angry and runs away when he learns the meaning of his name. Rumors of rebellion lead Makow to a group of Odawa youths. For grades 5-8. 2004. RC 61945 ## Mercy Watson to the Rescue: Mercy Watson, Book 1 RC 62051 by Kate DiCamillo read by Anne Hancock 1 cassette Mr. and Mrs. Watson's pig, Mercy, lives in their house. One night Mercy snuggles into the Watson's bed, and the bed begins to fall into a hole in the floor. Then in her own way, Mercy finds help. Beginning chapter book. For grades K-3. 2005. RC 62051 ## Lady of Ch'iao Kuo: Warrior of the South RC 62052 by Laurence Yep read by Anne Hancock 2 cassettes Southern China, A.D. 531. Teenaged Princess Redbird keeps a diary describing her role as a liaison between her own people, the Hsien tribe, and the local Chinese colonists in times of both peace and war. Contains a historical note on the ruler. For grades 5-8. 2001. RC 62052 ## High Rhulain: Redwall Abbey RC 62080 by Brian Jacques read by Madelyn Buzzard 2 cassettes Young ottermaid Tiria Wildlough fulfills her destiny by traveling from Redwall Abbey to the Green Isle. There she joins forces with an out-law otter clan leader in the fight against the wildcat chieftain Riggu Felis. Her success heralds the arrival of the prophesied High Rhulain. For grades 5-8. 2005. RC 62080 ## Hachiko Waits RC 62103 by Lesléa Newman read by Catherine Byers 1 cassette Japan. At three o'clock every day for ten years, the faithful dog Hachiko waits at the train station for his master, Professor Ueno, even after the professor dies. Hachiko's legendary loyalty and devotion are honored by a statue at Shibuya Station. Based on a true event. For grades 3-6. 2004. RC 62103 ## Waters Luminous and Deep: Shorter Fictions RC 62163 by Meredith Ann Pierce read by Corrie James 2 cassettes Eight fantasy tales featuring strong heroines and water in one of its forms: seawater, freshwater, ice, or snow. In "Icerose," two friends set out on a quest to free their frozen land from the power of the Icewitch. For grades 6-9. 2004. RC 62163 ## Peter and the Starcatchers RC 62169 by Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson read by Anne Flosnik 2 cassettes In this prequel to Peter Pan (RC 59430), Peter and four other orphan boys set sail from England on the Never Land. Peter and his mysterious new shipboard friend, Molly, fight off pirates and thieves to protect a special trunk in her keeping. For grades 4-7. 2004. RC 62169 ## The Mirror of Fire and Dreaming: The Brotherhood of the Conch, Book 2 RC 62275 by Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni read by Anne Flosnik 2 cassettes Twelve-year-old Anand responds to his mentor Master Healer Abhaydatta's need for help, embarking on another adventure. He crosses modern India and travels back to the Bengal of Muslim nawabs, encountering sorcerers, spoiled princes, noble warriors, and evil jinns. Sequel to The Conch Bearer (RC 59926). For grades 5-8. 2005. RC 62275 ## Crooked River RC 62281 by Shelley Pearsall read by Michele Schaeffer 1 cassette Ohio frontier, 1812. Thirteen-year-old Rebecca Carver's father holds captive in the family cabin a Chippewa Indian accused of murder. Considering their settlement's widespread prejudice, Rebecca worries that even with lawyer Peter Kelley to defend him, an innocent man may be convicted and hanged. For grades 5-8. 2005. RC 62281 ## Enemy Spy: Shredderman, Book 4 RC 62285 by Wendelin Van Draanen read by Michael Russotto 1 cassette As the search for Shredderman's identity intensifies, Nolan stumbles across a possible spy-ring operation. Nolan's involvement in the case puts his superhero secret in jeopardy. For grades 3-6. 2005. RC 62285 ## Dragonwings: Golden Mountain Chronicles, 1903 RC 62295 by Laurence Yep read by Gordon Gould 2 cassettes (Reissue) Eight-year-old Moon Shadow sails from China in 1903 to join his father in San Francisco, in the Land of the Golden Mountain. The two endure poverty and ridicule while making the father's dream of a flying machine come true. For grades 6-9. Newbery Honor Book. 1975. RC 62295 ## Annie and the Old One RC 62374 by Miska Miles read by Jacinda Bronaugh 1 cassette Annie, a young Navajo girl, is upset thinking her grandmother could die. When her grandmother announces that she will return to the earth when the rug on the loom is finished, Annie tries to stop the weaving. For grades 3-6. Newbery Honor. 1971. RC 62374 ## What Erika Wants RC 62459 by Bruce Clements read by Catherine Byers 1 cassette Fourteen-year-old Erika feels stressed out by her parents' custody battle, her crush on a cute boy, tryouts for the lead in the school play, and a friend who shoplifts. The bright spot is her court- appointed lawyer, Jean, who really cares about what is best for Erika. For grades 6-9. 2005. RC 62459 ## The Little Gentleman RC 62476 by Philippa Pearce read by Patricia Kilgarriff 1 cassette When Bet (short for Elizabeth) becomes acquainted with a mole—the little gentleman—the lonely girl enjoys hearing the story of his long, bewitched life. Becoming attached to his company, Bet faces a dilemma about helping the mole end his enchantment and return to his true self. For grades 4-7. 2004. RC 62476 ## Orange You Glad It's Halloween, Amber Brown? RC 62494 by Paula Danziger read by Madelyn Buzzard 1 cassette At school Amber and her classmates celebrate Halloween by dressing pumpkins as favorite book characters and having a party. At home Amber's family has a special supper and Amber puts on her costume to go trick-or-treating. Beginning reader. For grades K-3. 2005. RC 62494 ## Cowgirl Kate and Cocoa RC 62685 by Erica Silverman read by Kristin Allison 1 cassette Cowgirl Kate and her chocolate-colored horse, Cocoa, who is always hungry, share a story, surprise each other, count cows, and help each other fall asleep. Easy chapter book. For grades K-3. Theodor Seuss Geisel Honor. 2005. RC 62685 ## Ruby Lu, Empress of Everything RC 62801 by Lenore Look read by Kristin Allison 1 cassette More adventures of Ruby Lu, Brave and True (RC 62415). Ruby is happy that her aunt, uncle, and deaf cousin Flying Duck came from China to live with her family because now Ruby can be Flying Duck's Smile Buddy at school. But Ruby's friend Emma isn't so happy. For grades 2-4. 2006. RC 62801 ## Cowgirl Kate and Cocoa: Partners RC 62865 by Erica Silverman read by Kristin Allison 1 cassette Cowgirl Kate's horse Cocoa wants to wear cowboy boots, not horseshoes, and play hide-and-seek by his rules. Cocoa also helps Cowgirl Kate practice roping and shows her, in his own way, that they are partners. Easy chapter book. For grades K-3. 2006. RC 62865 ## Caddy Ever After RC 62869 by Hilary McKay read by Gabriella Cavallero 1 cassette Casson siblings Rose, Indigo, Saffy, and Caddy present individual accounts of events leading up to Caddy's wedding, including a helium balloon stalking and a Ghost Club accident. Rose, upset that the groom is not darling Michael, intervenes. Sequel to Permanent Rose (RC 61209). For grades 4-7. 2006. RC 62869 ## ### _Foreign Language Books_ The following cassette titles are available in the languages designated. _Spanish_ Spanish La Profecía de Babilonia (Babylon Rising) RC 61027 por Tim LaHaye y Greg Dinallo leído por Juan Ramírez 3 cassettes El arqueólogo Michael Murphy acude al misterio Matusalén quien le da las claves para descubrir un valioso y poderoso artefacto bíblico. Pero hay otros que buscan el mismo artefacto por parte de una organización oscura llamada los Siete. Cueste lo que cueste, los Siete están resueltos a encontrar el artefacto y ejecutar su poder para su propios fines malvados. (Field archaeologist Michael Murphy is summoned by Methuselah, who provides him the clues for obtaining a menacing yet valuable and powerful biblical artifact. It is also sought by others, directed by the Seven, who will stop at nothing to unearth the object and implement its powers.) 2003. RC 61027 ## El Jurado (The Runaway Jury) RC 61036 por John Grisham leído por María Pino 4 cassettes Los grandes magnates de la industria del tabaco disponen de millones de dólares y del mejor especialista en jurados para defenderse contra los reclamos de los grupos antitabacaleros. Pero ahora aparece un hombre en Misisipí que sabe más sobre la manipulación del jurado. Lenguaje injurioso. (Using jury consultants with elaborate and illegal research techniques, the tobacco companies have managed to win each lawsuit brought against them. Now, in Mississippi, a man has purposely placed himself on the jury of the latest tobacco trial. Strong language.) 2004. RC 61036 ## La Biblia para Dummies (The Bible for Dummies) RC 61038 por Jeffrey Geoghegan y Michael Homan leído por María Pino 4 cassettes Guía del más conocido y más vendido libro del mundo. Explica de qué se trata la Biblia, traza su origen e historia, y examina su vasta influencia cultural. También describe las distintas versiones de la Biblia y su relación con el judaismo, cristianismo e islamismo. (Discusses the Bible's purpose, its origins and history, and its worldwide cultural influence. Also points out the various versions of the Bible and their importance in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.) 2003. RC 61038 ## Tutankamon (Tutankhamen) RC 61040 por Olga Alvarez Herrero leído por María Pino 2 cassettes Historia del faraón de Egipto que murió en plena juventud y cuya fama principal proviene del descubrimiento archeológico de su tumba prácticamente intacta en 1922. La historia incluye los esfuerzos de preservar los valiosos tesoros y artefactos de la tumba de Tutankamon que ofrecen una penetrante vista de la vida de Egipto antiguo. (Traces what is known about the short-lived Egyptian pharaoh Tutankhamen, information principally derived from the 1922 archaeological discovery of his undisturbed tomb. Describes efforts to preserve the burial site's priceless treasures and artifacts, which reveal a penetrating portrait of life in ancient Egypt.) 2004. RC 61040 ## Vacaciones en Saint-Tropez (Sunset in St. Tropez) RC 61043 por Danielle Steel leído por María Pino 2 cassettes Tres parejas de amigos de Nueva York, compuestas por Diana y Eric, Pascale y John, y Anne y Robert, intentan tomar sus vacaciones juntos en Francia. Pero Anne muere antes del viaje, y Robert crea una gran agitación cuando invita a su nueva novia, una actriz, a formar parte del grupo. (Three New York couples—Diana and Eric Morrison, Pascale and John Donnally, and Anne and Robert Smith—decide to vacation in France one summer. But Anne dies before the trip, so Robert causes turmoil when he invites his new girlfriend, an actress, to join them.) 2003. RC 61043 ## Un Mal Principio: Una Serie de Catastróficas Desdichas, Primer Libro (The Bad Beginning: A Series of Unfortunate Events, Book 1) RC 61045 por Lemony Snicket leído por María Pino 1 cassette Los niños Baudelaire—Violet, de catorce años; Klaus, de doce años; y Sunny, una criaja—son inteligentes y encantadores, pero podría decir que tienen un imán para las catástrofes. Sus padres mueren, sufren de un complot para despojarles de su fortuna y tienen que ir a vivir con el Conde Olaf, un pariente repulsivo. Para grados 4 a 7. (The Baudelaire siblings—Violet, fourteen; Klaus, twelve; and Sunny, a teething toddler—are charming and clever, but "magnets for misfortune." In short order, they are orphaned, denied access to their inheritance until Violet comes of age, and sent to live with a repulsive relative, Count Olaf. For grades 4-7.) 2001. RC 61045 ## Cristóbal Colón (Christopher Columbus) RC 61046 redactado por Francisco Luis Cardona Castro leído por Peter Gil 1 cassette Biografía del gran marinero y explorador cuyo viaje por el océano Atlántico en 1492 dió al descubrimiento del Nuevo Mundo y forjó una nueva época en la historia humana, pero cuyo origen, vida y motivaciones personales permanecen misterios aún quinientos años más tarde. (Biography of the sailor and explorer whose great voyage across the Atlantic Ocean in 1492 led to the discovery of the New World and the opening of a new epoch in human history, but whose personal life, origins, and motivations remain enigmas some five hundred years later.) 2003. RC 61046 ## Hernán Cortés RC 61047 redactado por Francisco Luis Cardona Castro leído por Peter Gil 1 cassette Birafía del conquistador español que, siguiendo los pasos de Colón, llegó al Nuevo Mundo en 1504, conquistó los Aztecas de México en 1520, e hízose gobernador de Nueva España en 1522, así abriendo el nuevo continente para la colonización española. (Biography of the Spanish conquistador who, following in the steps of Columbus, arrived in the New World in 1504, defeated the Aztecs of Mexico in 1520, and became the governor of New Spain in 1522, thereby opening up the continent to Spanish colonization.) 2003. RC 61047 ## Abraham Lincoln RC 61049 redactado por Francisco Luis Cardona Castro leído por Peter Gil 1 cassette Biografía del decimosexto presidente de los Estados Unidos, celebrado por la emancipación de los esclavos y por la preservación de la unión de los Estados Unidos durante la Guerra de Secesión. Relata la vida personal y carrera política de Lincoln así como los eventos de su asesinato en 1865. (Biography of the sixteenth president of the United States, most celebrated for freeing the slaves and keeping the Union together during the Civil War. Relates the personal life and political career of Lincoln and the events surrounding his assassination in 1865.) 2005. RC 61049 ## ### Talking Book Magazines Cassette For a free subscription to these magazines, contact your cooperating library. American Heritage (8 issues) Analog Science Fiction and Fact (11 issues) Asimov's Science Fiction (11 issues) The Atlantic Monthly (11 issues; combined issue July-August) Das Beste aus Reader's Digest (German; 12 issues) Bon Appétit (monthly) Buenhogar (Spanish; monthly) Choice Magazine Listening (on loan from cooperating libraries, bimonthly) Consumer Reports (monthly) Contemporary Sound Track: A Review of Pop, Jazz, Rock, and Country (bimonthly) Cricket (for children, on one cassette with National Geographic Kids, monthly) Diabetes Forecast (monthly) Discover (monthly) Ebony (monthly) Ellery Queen's Mystery Magazine (11 issues) Foreign Affairs (6 issues) Good Housekeeping (monthly plus special issues) Health and Nutrition Newsletters (includes Dr. Andrew Weil's Self Healing, The Johns Hopkins Medical Letter--Health after Fifty, Mayo Clinic Health Letter, and Nutrition Action Healthletter, monthly) Horticulture (6 issues) Journal Français (French; monthly) Magazine of the Month (monthly) Money (monthly plus special issues) The Musical Mainstream (quarterly) The Nation (47 issues) National Geographic (monthly) National Geographic Kids (for children and teens, on one cassette with Cricket, monthly) National Review (25 issues) The New York Times Book Review (weekly) Odyssey (9 issues September–May) Outdoor Life (10 issues; combined issues June-July, December-January) People Weekly (weekly plus special issues) QST (monthly) Quarterly Music Magazine (quarterly) Selecciones del Reader's Digest (Spanish; monthly) Sélections du Reader's Digest (French; monthly) Smart Computing (monthly) Sound & Vision (10 issues) Spider: The Magazine for Children (monthly) Sports Illustrated (weekly plus special issues) Sports Illustrated for Kids (monthly) Talking Book Topics (bimonthly, also contains selections from NLS News irregularly) Travel & Leisure (monthly) True West (monthly) U.S. News and World Report (weekly) The Writer (12 issues) Young Adult Magazine of the Month (monthly) ###