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NLS: Talking Book Topics
January-February 2002
Contents
In Brief
Safe Handling of Mail
In October 2001, as part of a national campaign for
heightened awareness of safety and security concerns, the
United States Postal Service issued guidelines for safe mail
handling. A card was sent to every postal customer in the
country containing the information reprinted here.
The side of the card bearing the address also displays a
message from Postmaster General John E. Potter: "The U.S.
Postal Service places the highest priority on the safety of
our customers and employees and on the security of the mail.
Please see the other side of this card for information about
safety and handling. We want you to know we are doing
everything possible to make sure the mail is safe, and we
need your help. Your security and peace of mind are
paramount to us."
On the reverse, the following mail safety guidelines
appear:
What should make me suspect a piece of mail?
It's unexpected or from someone you don't know.
It's addressed to someone no longer at your address.
It's handwritten and has no return address or bears one
that you can't confirm is legitimate.
It's lopsided or lumpy in appearance.
It's sealed with excessive amounts of tape.
It's marked with restrictive endorsements such as
"Personal" or "Confidential."
It has excessive postage.
What should I do with a suspicious piece of mail?
Don't handle a letter or package that you suspect is
contaminated.
Don't shake it, bump it, or sniff it.
Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water.
Notify local law enforcement authorities.
Collection Development Advisory Group seeks advice
The members of the Collection Development Advisory Group
formerly the National Advisory Group on Collection Building
Activities) wish to thank fellow patrons and librarians for
their input concerning the NLS program. Please be assured
that ideas and suggestions were thoroughly discussed in the
committee's deliberations.
Please continue to assist us by contacting committee
members or your cooperating library with your suggestions.
Input from readers is the key ingredient in the success of
our program.
The group will meet again at NLS on May 22-24, 2002.
Representatives from consumer organizations
American Council of the Blind
Ms. Jill O'Connell
279 Church Lane
Carlotta, CA 95528-9715
jillocon@juno.com
Blinded Veterans Association
Dr. Ronald L. Miller
1480 Aptos Drive
Turlock, CA 95382
docron@netfeed.com
National Federation of the Blind
Ms. Ever Lee Hairston
113 Greensward Lane
Cherry Hill, NJ 08002-4710
Reader-at-large representatives
Midlands Region--includes the following: Illinois, Indiana,
Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, Oklahoma,
and Wisconsin
Ms. Jane L. Toleno
1815 Hillsboro Ave. N.
Golden Valley, MN 55427
jtoleno@visi.com
Northern Region--includes the following: Connecticut,
Delaware, District of Columbia, Maine, Maryland,
Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York,
Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, and West Virginia
Ms. Diana Brash
919 Walnut St., Fourth Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19107
dbrash@asb.com
Southern Region--includes the following: Alabama, Arkansas,
Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North
Carolina, Puerto Rico, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas,
Virginia, and Virgin Islands
Ms. Kathy Blackburn
8607 Delaware Court
Austin, TX 78758
kblackbn@concentric.net
Western Region--includes the following: Alaska, Arizona,
California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nebraska,
Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota,
Utah, Washington, and Wyoming
Mr. Blas Yslas Jr.
104 S. Elm St.
South Hutchinson, KS 67505
mlyslas@msinter.net
Librarians
Midlands
Ms. Lissa Shanahan
Indiana State Library
Special Services Division
140 North Senate Avenue
Indianapolis, IN 46204
(317) 232-3684
lshanahan@statelib.lib.in.us
Northern
Ms. Renee Snowten
Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped
Free Library of Philadelphia
919 Walnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107
(215) 683-3218
snowtenr@library.phila.gov
Southern
Mr. Randy French
Library and Resource Center
Department for the Visually Handicapped
395 Azalea Avenue
Richmond, VA 23227
(804) 371-3661
frenchra@dvh.state.va.us
Western
Ms. Sue Sugimura, Librarian
Hawaii State Library for the Blind and Physically
Handicapped
402 Kapahulu Avenue
Honolulu, HI 96815
(808) 733-8444
fax: (808) 733-8449
sue@lib.state.hi.us
Children's/Young Adults
Ms. Emma Schroth
State Library of Louisiana
Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped
701 North Fourth Street
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
(225) 342-9563
eschroth@pelican.state.lib.la.us
Magazine of the Month Selections for 2002
Two NLS programs offer readers samplings of magazines not
otherwise available through network libraries. Subscribers
to Magazine of the Month and Young Adult Magazine of the
Month receive a different magazine on audio cassette each
month. For a free subscription to either program, contact
your cooperating library. Although the selections are
subject to change, subscribers will receive some of the
following magazines during 2002.
Magazine of the Month
American Visions: The Magazine of Afro-American Culture
(the African American contribution to arts and letters)
Craft Home and Style (original craft and home decor
projects)
Infinite Energy (energy science and technology)
Latin Style: The Latin Arts and Entertainment Magazine
(issues and individuals of significance in the Latino
community)
Native Peoples (arts and lifestyles of native peoples of
the Americas)
Rosie (movie stars, fashion, beauty, crafts, cooking, and
cultural issues, centered on talk-show host Rosie O'Donnell)
Skeptic (investigations of controversial claims in
science and history)
Utne Reader: The Best of the Alternate Media (writings on
politics, culture, and the environment from the independent
press)
Where to Retire (issues related to retirement)
Wildlife Journal: The Magazine for an Untamed World
(study and preservation of animals in the wild)
Williams Sonoma Taste (recipes, entertainment, and
culinary experiences)
World War II (essays and historical accounts)
Alternates: American Scientist, The Circle, E-The
Environmental Magazine, Emerge, Home Companion, Hope
Magazine, Latina Style, Military History, Oxygen, Skeptical
Inquirer, Travel 50 and Beyond, Veggie Life
Young Adult Magazine of the Month
Calliope: Exploring World History (history for junior and
senior high readers)
Cicada (fiction and poetry by and for teens)
Elle Girl ((fashion and celebrity interviews for girls)
Footsteps: African-American History for Kids (articles
and poetry)
Frontera (Latino cultural interests including music,
literature, and entertainment)
Mad (humor and satire)
Martial Arts Legends (various forms of martial arts)
Mary-Kate and Ashley Magazine (fashion, lifestyle,
celebrity interviews)
Soccer Jr.: The Soccer Magazine for Kids (for children
and teen soccer enthusiasts)
Teen Voices (alternative to teen gossip and fashion
magazines, written by young women)
YM: Young and Modern (fashion and beauty for teenage
girls)
Zillions: For Kids from Consumer Reports (consumer
information on snacks, toys, videos, and cosmetics)
Alternates: Amazing Stories, Marie-Claire, Quill & Scroll,
Sassy, 16 Magazine, Snowboarding, Teen, Twist, Worlds of
Horror
Books for Adults
Books listed in this issue of Talking Book Topics were recently sent
to cooperating libraries. The complete collection contains books by many authors
on fiction and nonfiction subjects, including biographies, classics, gothics,
mysteries, romances, and others. Contact your cooperating library to learn more
about the wide range of books available in the collection.
Cassette books are labeled with the code RC and play at 15/16 ips. To order
books, fill out the order form and send it to your cooperating library.
Note: For the information of the reader, a notice may appear
immediately following the book description to indicate occurrences of strong
language, explicit descriptions of sex, or violence. The word "some" before
any of these terms indicates an occasional or infrequent occurrence, as in "some
strong language."
Cassettes Nonfiction
The Beach: The History of Paradise on Earth RC 47785
by Lena Lencek and Gideon Bosker
read by Gabriella Cavallero
3 cassettes
Describes the geological development of beaches and their use throughout history
by different cultures. Compares recreational and therapeutic activities associated
with shorelines from ancient Roman times to the twentieth century. Predicts
a dim future for coastal playgrounds as a result of pollution, overdevelopment,
and storms. 1998.
The Journal of a Voyage to Lisbon RC 48282
by Henry Fielding
read by Bill Wallace
2 cassettes
In 1754, the critically ill English author of Tom Jones (RC 15743)
describes his prolonged shipboard trip with all its discomforts along the English
coast en route to Portugal. He also discusses the civic illness rampant in society.
Tom Keymer of Oxford University provides an introductory analysis of the journal
and explanatory notes. 1996.
The Hidden Jesus: A New Life RC 48301
by Donald Spoto
read by Bill Wallace
3 cassettes
The author, a former Catholic monk and a theologian, examines Jesus in the
context of the Holy Bible, other ancient texts, and discoveries in biblical
scholarship. In a series of meditations, Spoto offers his views on the significance
of Jesus' life from his conception to his resurrection. 1998.
Dutch: A Memoir of Ronald Reagan RC 48814
by Edmund Morris
read by Michael Scherer
6 cassettes
Biographer Morris interjects himself as a fictional contemporary of Ronald
Reagan in this authorized account of the fortieth president of the United States.
He covers Reagan's life from his birth in Tampico, Illinois, through his college
days, his movie career, his governorship of California, his presidency, and
his final public appearance. Bestseller 1999.
Amelia Earhart's Daughters: The Wild and Glorious Story of American Women Aviators
from World War II to the Dawn of the Space Age RC 49054
by Leslie Haynsworth and David Toomey
read by Susan McInerney
3 cassettes
An account of pioneer female pilots in aviation history. Recalls the feats
of the Ferrying Division that delivered new planes from manufacturers to air
bases. Portrays courageous but unpublicized fliers such as Jackie Cochran, Nancy
Harkness Love, and Jerrie Cobb. 1998.
The Other Side of the Mountain: The End of the Journey; the Journals of Thomas
Merton, Volume 7, 1967-1968 RC 49275
by Thomas Merton
read by Gordon Gould
3 cassettes
Chronicles the last two years of Merton's life, during the political and social
upheaval of the Vietnam War era. He travels widely, visiting American seminaries
and venturing to India, Ceylon, and Thailand--where a tragic accident ends his
life in 1968. 1998.
On the Rez RC 49313
by Ian Frazier
read by Bill Wallace
3 cassettes
Combines personal observation with history, travelog, and social commentary
to portray the Pine Ridge Reservation of the Oglala Sioux in South Dakota. Describes
the residents, their heroes, daily routines, and other activities. Contains
an account of SuAnne Big Crow, an athlete who died at seventeen. Bestseller
2000.
Reason for Hope: A Spiritual Journey RC 49396
by Jane Goodall
read by Corrie James
2 cassettes
A spiritual autobiography by the chimpanzee researcher, covering the sixty-five
years since her birth in 1934. Describes meeting her mentor, Louis Leakey, in
Africa in 1957 and her adventures studying chimpanzees in Gombe. Discusses her
love of family, friends, nature, pets, and God. Explains her commitment to conservation
and education. 1999.
The Long Program: Skating towards Life's Victories RC 49753
by Peggy Fleming
read by Graci Ragsdale
2 cassettes
Autobiography by the award-winning ice-skater, describing her childhood and
athletic career. Fleming was thrust into the spotlight when she won an Olympic
Gold Medal at age nineteen in 1968. She became a well-known broadcaster and
later a breast cancer activist after successfully battling the disease. 1999.
The Face RC 49816
by Daniel McNeill
read by Bill Wallace
3 cassettes
An in-depth study of the human visage, considering its physiology, social significance,
and critical role in history and art. Discusses various aspects of the face
and its uses, including personal identity, the kiss, the expression of emotions,
and notions of beauty. 1998.
Show Me a Hero: A Tale of Murder, Suicide, Race, and Redemption RC 49994
by Lisa Belkin
read by Annie Wauters
3 cassettes
Chronicles the 1980 case of U.S. v. Yonkers, which ordered that minority
public-housing units be built throughout the city. In 1988 the country's youngest
mayor, Nicholas Wasicsko, took office and soon became embroiled in a conflict
that led to the town's desegregation. Wasicsko later lost reelection and committed
suicide. 1999.
Lost Woods: The Discovered Writing of Rachel Carson RC 50015
edited by Linda Lear
read by Mimi Bederman
2 cassettes
Compilation of letters, speeches, articles, and field journals dealing with
biology, ecology, and the conservation of wildlife and wilderness, by the author
of Silent Spring (RC 20184). Highlights Carson's concerns with ongoing
evolution, island ecosystems, animal welfare, and the impacts of pesticide use.
1998.
Childhood RC 50018
by Nathalie Sarraute
read by Cyn Delafield
2 cassettes
Autobiographical moments--remembered fragments--of her early years by a twentieth-century
French writer. An interior dialog with herself about the wisdom and accuracy
of evoking these memories, originally perceived as feelings or emotions, and
conveying them in adult vocabulary as a truthful account. 1983.
The Complete Cancer Survival Guide RC 50023
by Peter Teeley and Philip Bashe
read by Ralph Lowenstein
8 cassettes in 2 containers
Information and advice on diagnosis, staging, and treatment options for the
twenty-five most common cancers. Also discusses cancer centers, second opinions,
side effects, complications, emotional health, and more. The authors sought
input from leading cancer specialists in developing this encyclopedic guidebook.
2000.
Devil Take the Hindmost: A History of Financial Speculation RC 50172
by Edward Chancellor
read by Michael Consoli
3 cassettes
Traces the history of stock-market speculation from the seventeenth century
to the end of the twentieth. Asserts that speculative activities are driven
by fear, greed, compulsion, and aspiration, as well as the desire to make money.
Notes the contribution of venture trading to the success of the American economy
in the 1990s. 1999.
I Will Bear Witness: A Diary of the Nazi Years, 1942-1945 RC 50175
by Victor Klemperer
read by Mark Ashby
5 cassettes
A continuation of the secret diaries that Klemperer kept in Germany during
the Nazi era. Describes his time spent in segregation and in forced labor, the
fire bombing of Dresden, and his journey through the German countryside. Sequel
to I Will Bear Witness: A Diary of the Nazi Years, 1933-1941 (RC 48053).
1999.
Silent Stars RC 50342
by Jeanine Basinger
read by Ray Hagen
4 cassettes
A celebration of "forgotten, misunderstood, or underappreciated" stars of the
silent movies, whom the author reexamines. In addition to some relatively unsung
artists, Basinger includes such greats as Mary Pickford, Douglas Fairbanks,
Rudolph Valentino, Lon Chaney, and Rin-Tin-Tin for their lesser-known performances.
1999.
The Elusive Embrace: Desire and the Riddle of Identity RC 50368
by Daniel Mendelsohn
read by Bill Wallace
2 cassettes
A meditative memoir of growing up gay in a Jewish family. Explores themes of
sexual attraction and identity. The author traces his personal odyssey to self-acceptance,
enjoying the gay lifestyle in the Chelsea neighborhood of New York City, but
also discovering the significance of fatherhood. Some strong language. 1999.
Our Kind of People: Inside America's Black Upper Class RC 50402
by Lawrence Otis Graham
read by Bob Moore
4 cassettes
Describes the development and traditions of an elite class of African Americans,
which traces its roots to the 1870s. Illustrates the long history of this upper
class of wealthy professionals, who sponsor debutante cotillions and maintain
prestigious private social clubs, summer resorts, and boarding schools in the
major American cities. 1999.
The Gross: The Hits, the Flops--the Summer That Ate Hollywood RC 50408
by Peter Bart
read by Jim Johnston
2 cassettes
The editor of Hollywood trade magazine Variety examines the movie
season of the summer of 1998. Provides accounts of making and promoting the
season's releases, which included Saving Private Ryan, There's
Something about Mary, Bulworth, The Truman Show, Armageddon,
Mulan, and The Horse Whisperer. Some strong language. 1999.
Print the Legend: The Life and Times of John Ford RC 50411
by Scott Eyman
read by Faith Potts
5 cassettes
Biography of renowned film director John Ford (1894-1973), who for over fifty
years made such movies as The Grapes of Wrath, Stagecoach,
The Last Hurrah, and Cheyenne Autumn. Evaluates his work and
relationships within Hollywood as well as his personal life. Analyzes his social
vision as portrayed in his films. 1999.
King Philip's War: The History and Legacy of America's Forgotten Conflict RC
50412
by Eric B. Schultz and Michael J. Tougias
read by Ted Stoddard
3 cassettes
An account of the vicious conflict (1675-1676) between the English settlers
in New England and the native Wampanoags led by King Philip. As the conflict
decimated the tribes and established English dominance, a unique social interdependence
was destroyed forever. Includes contemporary narratives as well as descriptions
of present-day landmarks. 1999.
The Unruly Life of Woody Allen: A Biography RC 50436
by Marion Meade
read by Gary Telles
4 cassettes
Career and personal life of the noted filmmaker and actor whose work includes
What's New, Pussycat?, Bananas, Annie Hall, and Manhattan.
He achieved notoriety in 1992 when he left lover Mia Farrow for her adopted
daughter, Soon-Yi Previn, and was accused of molesting another of Farrow's daughters.
Some strong language. 2000.
From Dawn to Decadence: 500 Years of Western Cultural Life, 1500 to the Present
RC 50517
by Jacques Barzun
read by Lou Harpenau
8 cassettes in 2 containers
A description of major achievements in Western art, thought, manners, morals,
and religion from the Protestant Reformation to the late twentieth century.
Profiles major figures in cultural and social revolutions, including Luther,
Cromwell, Mozart, and Rousseau. Explores evidence of what the author views as
a decline in Europe and America. 2000.
Burt Lancaster: An American Life RC 50531
by Kate Buford
read by Barbara Pinolini
4 cassettes
Commentator for National Public Radio chronicles Burt Lancaster's public and
private life, beginning with his childhood in East Harlem. Describes his decision
to forgo a college scholarship during the depression to take a job as a circus
performer. Continues with his lucky break into films. Some strong language.
2000.
Shiloh: The Battle That Changed the Civil War RC 50567
by Larry J. Daniel
read by Ray Childs
3 cassettes
Description of the battle in Tennessee in April 1862, when the combined deaths
of 23,000 men and the capture of large portions of Confederate territory demoralized
the South during the Civil War. Also uses contemporary sources to analyze the
political infighting that beset both capitals. Some violence. 1997.
Controversies of the Sports World RC 50568
by Douglas T. Putnam
read by Don Feldheim
3 cassettes
Presents sixteen controversies of the sports world including recruitment, religion,
contracts, discrimination, drug use, violence, and exploitation. Provides opposing
views and a brief history of each issue. Assesses the effects of these problems
and offers possible solutions. For senior high and older readers. 1999.
Red Smith on Baseball: The Game's Greatest Writer on the Game's Greatest Years
RC 50569
by Red Smith
read by Ray Childs
3 cassettes
Five decades--from the 1940s to the 1980s--of baseball columns by the Pulitzer
Prize-winning reporter who was called "The Shakespeare of the Press Box." Includes
pieces on Mickey Mantle's first game, numerous World Series contests including
Don Larsen's no-hitter in 1956, the ascent of Jackie Robinson, and the death
of Babe Ruth. 2000.
Complete Works RC 50570
by Arthur Rimbaud
read by Lindsay Ellison
2 cassettes
A chronological presentation of all the extant writings--poetry, prose, and
letters--of the precocious French poet Rimbaud (1854-1891), as interpreted and
translated by Paul Schmidt. Includes "The Drunken Boat," "Vowels," "A Season
in Hell," and "After the Flood." Contains all the poems usually gathered under
the title "Illuminations." Strong language and some explicit descriptions of
sex. 1975.
The Real Wild West: The 101 Ranch and the Creation of the American West RC
50605
by Michael Wallis
read by Bill Wallace
5 cassettes
Chronicles the rise and decline of the 110,000-acre Oklahoma ranch founded
by the Miller family in the late 1800s. Assesses its influence on the formation
of America's image of the West. Describes cattle drives, the 101's legendary
touring Wild West show, and cowboy movies filmed on the ranch. 1999.
The Broken Tower: A Life of Hart Crane RC 50619
by Paul Mariani
read by Bill Wallace
4 cassettes
Biography of a famous American poet of the late 1920s. Describes Crane's fascination
with New York City, where he arrived from Ohio in 1916 at age seventeen. Covers
his controversial lifestyle--involving homosexuality and alcoholism--and discusses
the poetry published before his suicide at age thirty-two. Some strong language.
1999.
Ted Poston: Pioneer American Journalist RC 50631
by Kathleen A. Hauke
read by Jake Williams
3 cassettes
Depicts Ted Poston as the first African American to break the color barrier
in journalism by joining the staff of the New York Post in 1935. Recalls
how his reporting exposed racism to the paper's white readership. Notes that
he also served as an advisor and tutor to many young black journalists. 1998.
Nathaniel's Nutmeg; or, The True and Incredible Adventures of the Spice Trader
Who Changed the Course of History RC 50638
by Giles Milton
read by Graeme Malcolm
2 cassettes
An account of how the importance of nutmeg in sixteenth-century Europe led
to Nathaniel Courthope's 1616 sea adventure to retain the Spice Island of Run
for the British against the Dutch. Chronicles England's eventual exchange of
Run and its lucrative nutmeg trade in return for Holland's island of Manhattan
in 1667. 1999.
Patrick O'Brian: A Life Revealed RC 50640
by Dean King
read by George Holmes
4 cassettes
King tells the real story of the man who was born Richard Patrick Russ and
who, following World War II, reinvented himself as Patrick O'Brian, author of
the phenomenally popular Aubrey-Maturin sea stories. King shows how O'Brian's
writings reflect his divided life, his failures, and his need to escape his
past. 2000.
Spinoza: A Life RC 50701
by Steven Nadler
read by Robert Blumenfeld
4 cassettes
portrait of the iconoclastic seventeenth-century philosopher and religious
thinker. Describes his early life as an expatriate Sephardic Jew in Amsterdam,
his exile from that community as a young man, and his relentless pursuit of
metaphysical and moral truth for the remainder of his years. 1999.
A Daughter of Isis: The Autobiography of Nawal El Saadawi RC 50704
by Nawal Sa'dawi
read by Yolande Bavan
3 cassettes
The memoir of an Egyptian-born feminist, essayist, and novelist. Relates her
Islamic village upbringing, her fight for education, her resistance to arranged
marriage, and her growing awareness of the problems of being an intelligent
female in a patriarchal society. Covers her early years, from 1931 through her
medical studies in Cairo. 1999.
Yemen: The Unknown Arabia RC 50707
by Tim Mackintosh-Smith
read by Robert Blumenfeld
2 cassettes
An Englishman's recollections of being enticed by the desire to learn Arabic
in an exotic land and leaving Oxford in 1982 for the southern Arabian peninsula--where
he remained. Combines travel impressions with the culture, history, and heritage
of the inhabitants. Thomas Cook Travel Book Award. 2000.
Yeltsin: A Revolutionary Life RC 50709
by Leon Aron
read by Ken Kliban
7 cassettes in 2 containers
Biography of Russia's former president, chronicling his family background,
career in the provinces, Communist affiliations, and ascent to regional power.
When Mikhail Gorbachev brought him to Moscow in 1985, Boris Yeltsin became embroiled
in the perestroika movement, the decline of the Soviet Union, coups, and the
waning of the Cold War. 2000.
Lives of the Great Twentieth Century Artists RC 50710
by Edward Lucie-Smith
read by Jill Fox
4 cassettes
Biographical sketches of 100 deceased artists, presented roughly in chronological
order, grouped by movement or nationality. Begins with Edvard Munch and major
European trends--cubism, dada, and the Bauhaus. Proceeds to North Americans
such as Diego Rivera and Edward Hopper, abstract expressionists, pop artists,
and Jean-Michel Basquiat. 1999.
Make Believe: The Broadway Musical in the 1920s RC 50756
by Ethan Mordden
read by Ray Hagen
3 cassettes
Describes the transformation of the American theater from vaudeville and operetta
to the more intricate Broadway musicals influenced by the rapid social changes
of the era and epitomized by elaborate sets and staging as well as by the development
of jazz. The era ends with the success of Show Boat. 1997.
The Barbie Chronicles: A Living Doll Turns Forty RC 50757
edited by Yona Zeldis McDonough
read by Celeste Lawson
1 cassette
Essays compiled for Barbie's fortieth birthday include entries by Anna Quindlen,
Carol Shields, Jane Smiley, and Erica Jong. Created in 1959, the highly popular,
oddly proportioned doll with voluminous tresses has provoked controversy ever
since. Contributors humorously discuss Barbie's impact on them and her role
in their children's lives. 1999.
The Nudist on the Late Shift RC 50775
by Po Bronson
read by Erik Sandvold
2 cassettes
Anecdotes from the computer world in Silicon Valley, including the programmer
who worked naked on the night shift, the billionaire who slept under his desk
until his paperwork took over the space, and other eccentrics. Includes stories
about salespeople, entrepreneurs, headhunters, and the "Cubicle Guy." 1999.
The Twinkling of an Eye; or, My Life as an Englishman RC 50782
by Brian Aldiss
read by Graeme Malcolm
4 cassettes
Autobiography by the acclaimed British science fiction writer, detailing his
childhood in rural England, his war service in Burma, and his development as
a writer. Discusses the role of the World Science Fiction Society and his travels
for the organization. 1998.
Come out the Wilderness: Memoir of a Black Woman Artist RC 50789
by Estella Conwill Májozo
read by Robin Miles
2 cassettes
An African American poet, artist, and associate professor of English at Hunter
College in New York chronicles her childhood years in segregated Louisville,
Catholic upbringing, failed marriages, and supportive family. Also recounts
her successes in earning one of the first doctorates in African American literature
and as cofounder of a Harlem arts center. 1998.
Flowers in the Dustbin: The Rise of Rock and Roll, 1947-1977 RC 50791
by James Miller
read by Bill Wallace
3 cassettes
A chronicle of the major turning points in rock history--from Wynonie Harris's
record "Good Rockin' Tonight" in December 1947 to the death of Elvis Presley
in August 1977. Discusses the Beatles, Bob Dylan, and many others. 1999.
Wynton Marsalis: Skain's Domain; a Biography RC 50800
by Leslie Gourse
read by Jake Williams
3 cassettes
Authorized biography presents Marsalis's 1960s New Orleans childhood, determination
to master the trumpet, friendships and feuds with other performers, and cofounding
of Jazz at Lincoln Center in the 1990s. Gourse relies heavily on interviews
with the musician and others. Subtitle recalls a composition that signaled a
change in musical style. 1999.
Animal Underworld: Inside America's Black Market for Rare and Exotic Species
RC 50805
by Alan Green
read by Robert O'Keefe
2 cassettes
An exposé of the underground trafficking in wild and exotic animals.
Reveals that even prestigious zoos and laboratories send their surplus animals
to disreputable zoological parks, managed hunting ranches, private homes, and
meat markets. Outlines a world of abuse and greed that profits from misery.
1999.
The Feejee Mermaid: And Other Essays in Natural and Unnatural History RC 50806
by Jan Bondeson
read by Peter Johnson
3 cassettes
Ten essays investigating curiosities and oddities in natural history. A research
physician presents his findings on real phenomena, such as odd showers of fish
or frogs falling with rain; and unreal specimens, such as the Feejee mermaid--a
fraudulent creature assembled from fish and animal parts. 1999.
Yeats's Ghosts: The Secret Life of W.B. Yeats RC 50808
by Brenda Maddox
read by Terry Donnelly
3 cassettes
Concentrates on the last twenty-two years of the poet's life, beginning in
1917 when Yeats was fifty-one. Examines his marriage to a young woman who was
a spirit medium and the influence she exerted over him through her "automatic
writing." Discusses how his romances inspired his poetry. 1999.
Land of a Thousand Hills: My Life in Rwanda RC 50817
by Rosamond Halsey Carr
read by Lisette Lecat
2 cassettes
A former New York fashion illustrator, Carr tells of moving to east central
Africa with her husband in 1949. Her marriage did not last, but her love for
Rwanda and its people endures, even beyond the 1994 genocide. She recalls fifty
years of experiences, including her friendship with primatologist Dian Fossey.
1999.
The Great Disruption: Human Nature and the Reconstitution of Social Order RC
50822
by Francis Fukuyama
read by Jake Williams
3 cassettes
A sociological assessment of the postindustrial society that evolved from the
mid-1960s to the 1990s. Traces a pattern of moral decline through this period,
alleging a connection between social disruption and the developing information
economy. Avers that a new social order is emerging, one better suited to the
new age. 1999.
Fat Man in a Middle Seat: Forty Years of Covering Politics RC 50832
by Jack W. Germond
read by Frank Coffee
2 cassettes
A veteran print and media journalist known for his honesty and candor recounts
highlights of his forty years reporting American politics. Reminisces on his
experiences covering national figures from governor Nelson Rockefeller in the
1950s to president Bill Clinton through the 1990s, complete with insider observations
and anecdotes. Some strong language. 1999.
Sonnets from the Portuguese RC 50839
by Elizabeth Barrett Browning
read by Anne Chodoff
1 cassette (Reissue)
Love lyrics by the nineteenth-century English poet, expressing her love for
her husband, Robert Browning. Includes her best-known sonnet, which begins,
"How do I love thee? Let me count the ways." For senior high and older readers.
1850.
A War to Be Won: Fighting the Second World War RC 50850
by Williamson Murray and Allan R. Millett
read by Roy Avers
6 cassettes
A comprehensive analysis of military operations during World War II and an
assessment of military leaders on both sides. Explains battlefield performances
of armies, navies, and air forces. Examines decisions made by admirals and generals
in extreme circumstances. Within the historical overview is a discussion of
the reciprocal influence of strategy and operations. 2000.
Soul Stories RC 50883
by Gary Zukav
read by Gary Roan
1 cassette
Zukav offers fifty-two anecdotes to illustrate the concept of multisensory
perception, which he discussed in The Seat of the Soul (RC 36911).
Using his own and others' accounts of personal evolution, Zukav shows how this
new understanding of authentic power can transform a person's life in countless
ways. Bestseller 2000.
Go East Old Man: Adventures of a Runner in His Seventies Traveling Twenty-Two
Western States RC 50900
by Paul Reese
read by Ted Stoddard
3 cassettes
A retired marine and septuagenarian describes running across twenty-two states
west of the Mississippi River. Summarizes his experiences in eight western states
from the 1990 cross-country run detailed in Ten Million Steps (RC 37672)
and gives daily accounts while crossing fourteen new states over five summers
from 1992 to 1996. 1997.
Secret War in Shanghai RC 50947
by Bernard Wasserstein
read by Ralph Lowenstein
3 cassettes
Account of criminals, spies, and adventurers in Shanghai during the years 1937-1945,
when thousands of emigrants--German Jews and White Russians among them--lived
in China's largest city. Concentrates on the clandestine activities of the Allied
and Axis powers, as well as describing the brutalities of the Japanese after
their invasion. 1998.
The Great Black Jockeys: The Lives and Times of the Men Who Dominated America's
First National Sport RC 50954
by Edward Hotaling
read by Jake Williams
3 cassettes
A social historian and Emmy-winning writer recalls the importance of African
American jockeys in the field of horse racing in the 1800s--even when many were
slaves. Explains that by the end of the century, athletes who had once won the
Kentucky Derby were vanishing from America's most popular sport because of racism.
1999.
The Myth of the First Three Years: A New Understanding of Early Brain Development
and Lifelong Learning RC 50960
by John T. Bruer
read by Erik Sandvold
2 cassettes
The author disputes the widely publicized theory of the mid-1990s that the
crucial window of opportunity to properly stimulate a child's brain occurs before
the third year. Examining research, he asserts that this is not the only critical
period; the brain continues to develop throughout childhood and beyond. 1999.
A Positively Final Appearance: A Journal, 1996-98 RC 50961
by Alec Guinness
read by Jamie Horton
2 cassettes
In this sequel to My Name Escapes Me (RC 45867), British actor Guinness
continues his journal entries. He comments on the death of Princess Diana, the
election of Tony Blair, and his life in the country, and he reminisces about
Star Wars and other films. 1999.
Fit for Life: A New Beginning; Your Complete Diet and Health Plan for the Millennium
RC 51027
by Harvey Diamond
read by Randy Davidson
3 cassettes
Author of Fit for Life (RC 22980) describes a program he believes
will prevent cancer and other health problems by strengthening the lymph system.
Components include walking, rebounding on a mini trampoline, periodic monodieting
with fresh fruits and/or vegetables and juices, reducing animal product consumption,
and exploiting the mind-body connection. 2000.
Looking for a Miracle: Weeping Icons, Relics, Stigmata, Visions, and Healing
Cures RC 51033
by Joe Nickell
read by Kerry Cundiff
2 cassettes
A forensic investigator of paranormal events examines the evidence relating
to specific claims of the miraculous. His inquiries include the Shroud of Turin,
speaking in tongues, Jeane Dixon's predictions, and many other such phenomena.
He finds the evidence unconvincing. 1993.
Healing Moves: How to Cure, Relieve, and Prevent Common Ailments with Exercise
RC 51034
by Carol Krucoff and Mitchell Krucoff
read by Kerry Cundiff
3 cassettes
A science writer and her cardiologist husband explain how to use exercise to
improve health and fitness. They discuss various systems, examine the effects
of disease, describe moves that may prevent or relieve ailments, and present
a detailed workout to allow the body to function properly. 2000.
Life on the Mississippi RC 51079
by Mark Twain
read by Gary Telles
4 cassettes (Reissue)
Memoir of Twain's career as a steamboat pilot on the Mississippi River in his
youth before the Civil War. Twenty-one years later he returns for a trip from
St. Louis to New Orleans, reminiscing about the changes and the cities he encounters.
Includes a history of the river. 1883.
Cerebral Palsy: A Complete Guide for Caregiving RC 51086
by Freeman Miller and Steven J. Bachrach
read by Margaret Strom
5 cassettes
An overview of the nature of cerebral palsy; addresses issues faced by children
with the condition and those who care for them. Discusses health insurance,
caregiving techniques, patterns of physical involvement, associated medical
problems, assistive equipment, and tips on using the legal and educational systems.
Includes a brief medical encyclopedia. 1995.
Ulysses S. Grant: Triumph over Adversity, 1822-1865 RC 51090
by Brooks D. Simpson
read by Robert Sams
5 cassettes
Evenhanded account of the enigmatic Union general, nicknamed the "American
Sphinx," through the Confederate surrender at Appomattox. Probes the nature
of Grant's extraordinary character while detailing his personal and professional
lives, including his financial and business failures, his military career, and
his successes on the battlefield. 2000.
The Emperor's Giraffe and Other Stories of Cultures in Contact
RC 51091
by Samuel M. Wilson
read by Michael Consoli
2 cassettes
An anthropologist presents twenty-three essays examining the historical and
contemporary significance of the "contact period"--when different cultures interact,
seeking to negotiate their coexistence. Grouped by theme into sections on Columbus,
early exploration in the Americas, encountering European values, Caribbean connections,
and cultural diversity. Many selections first appeared in Natural History
magazine. 1999.
Mailer: A Biography RC 51100
by Mary V. Dearborn
read by David Elias
4 cassettes
portrait of the pugnacious celebrity writer Norman Mailer. Chronicles the trajectory
of his career, from his 1948 bestseller The Naked and the Dead (RC 13465)
to the publication of his collected writings fifty years later, and relates
his work to his colorful public life. Some strong language. Bestseller 1999.
Crochet Your Way: A Learn-to-Crochet Afghan, Over Forty Projects for Home and
Family, Easy-to-Understand Text and Symbols, Special Instructions for Left-Handers,
EZ Reference Crochet Shorthand Chart RC 51102
by Gloria Tracy and Susan Levin
read by Madelyn Buzzard
3 cassettes
Basic instructions for novices and techniques to extend the skills of experts.
Presents step-by-step directions for creating an afghan using a different stitch
in each block. Other projects range from sweaters, hats, and shoulder bags to
bath mats and similar items. 2000.
Long-Distance Genealogy RC 51103
by Christine Crawford-Oppenheimer
read by Randy Atcher
3 cassettes
A guide to genealogy for beginners and for those who cannot travel, emphasizing
the principles of research and the types of records that can be accessed without
leaving home. Includes sample letters and charts, addresses for pertinent associations
and agencies, suggestions for the Internet, and tips on hiring a professional.
2000.
The Washington Monument: It Stands for All RC 51104
by Thomas B. Allen
read by Jack Fox
1 cassette
A history of the monument that commemorates the country's first president and
is the tallest freestanding structure in Washington, D.C. Contains a brief biographical
sketch of Washington, a chronology of the monument's construction and its 1998
restoration, and highlights of events that happened nearby on the Mall. 2000.
The Accelerating Universe: Infinite Expansion, the Cosmological Constant, and
the Beauty of the Cosmos RC 51106
by Mario Livio
read by Butch Hoover
2 cassettes
Astrophysicist affiliated with the Hubble Space Telescope explains why the
concept that the universe is expanding at an accelerating rate is challenging
former precepts and is causing a reexamination of some fundamental theories
in cosmology. 2000.
Disney's Family Fun Crafts RC 51107
edited by Deanna F. Cook and others
read by Jill Fox
2 cassettes
Collection of five hundred creative activities for parents to share with their
children. Offers ideas on setting up an area for crafts and suggests supplies,
including recyclables and inexpensive materials, to keep on hand. Sample projects
include spooky spiders, pencil toppers, finger puppets, splatter shirts, and
holiday gifts. 1997.
Sellout: The Inside Story of President Clinton's Impeachment RC 51120
by David P. Schippers
read by Bill Wallace
2 cassettes
The Chief Investigative Counsel for the House Judiciary Committee in 1998,
a Democrat from Chicago, reveals why President Bill Clinton was not removed
from office despite massive evidence of obstruction of justice, perjury, and
witness tampering. Some strong language. Bestseller 2000.
The Best That I Can Be: An Autobiography RC 51121
by Rafer Johnson
read by Jake Williams
2 cassettes
Autobiography of the African American gold medalist in the 1960 Olympics. Johnson
describes his childhood in Texas and California, his achievements while attending
UCLA, and his subsequent victory in the decathlon in Rome. Continues with his
media and political career since his athletic days. Introduction by Tom Brokaw.
1998.
The Valachi Papers RC 51136
by Peter Maas
read by Robert O'Keefe
2 cassettes (Reissue)
From his cell in a Washington, D.C., prison, gang member-turned-informer Joseph
Valachi remembers his life in the Mafia. The book is filled with his detailed
recollections of the organization's ritualistic way of life, with its oaths,
beatings, revenge, murders, and unsolved crimes. Violence. 1968.
The Rise and Fall of the House of Barneys: A Family Tale of Chutzpah, Glory,
and Greed RC 51137
by Joshua Levine
read by Peter Johnson
2 cassettes
A senior editor at Forbes details the rise of a secondhand store into
an international retail empire and its eventual collapse and resurrection. Describes
the founding family's vision in the 1920s; asserts that the initially successful
men's fashion enterprise failed because of greed, arrogance, extravagance, and
unsound business practices. 1999.
And the Sea Is Never Full: Memoirs, 1969- RC 51142
by Elie Wiesel
read by Ken Kliban
3 cassettes
The 1986 winner of the Nobel Peace Prize begins this concluding volume of his
memoirs where All Rivers Run to the Sea (RC 45516) ended--on his wedding
day in Jerusalem in 1969. Wiesel describes his work as a writer, humanist, and
political activist while voicing the concerns of a Holocaust survivor. 1999.
Out of the Crater: Chronicles of a Volcanologist RC 51144
by Richard V. Fisher
read by Bob Askey
2 cassettes
Scientist recalls fifty years of studying volcanoes all over the world--in
Hawaii, Martinique, Europe, Mexico, China, and elsewhere. Describes a visit
to Washington's Mount St. Helens three weeks after its eruption in 1980 and
a trip to the still-active Mount Vesuvius in Italy. 1999.
Trials of Intimacy: Love and Loss in the Beecher-Tilton Scandal RC 51154
by Richard Wightman Fox
read by Jill Ferris
4 cassettes
Chronicles the nineteenth-century trial of a respected clergyman, Henry Ward
Beecher, who was accused of adultery with a parishioner--the wife of a close
friend. Examines media portrayals of the affair and the popular response; argues
that the scandal hastened the decline of Victorian-era morality in the United
States. 1999.
A Concise History of Brazil RC 51179
by Boris Fausto
read by Robert Blumenfeld
3 cassettes
This 500-year history of Brazil focuses on its colonization, population, and
politics. Discusses the wars with the indigenous peoples, the importation and
enslavement of Africans, and the influx of immigrants. Addresses the ongoing
conflicts between conservationists and business groups. 1999.
Islam: A Short History RC 51183
by Karen Armstrong
read by Robert Blumenfeld
2 cassettes
Author of The Battle for God (RC 51131) among other works describes
the origin and spread of the religion of Islam. Discusses Muhammad and his family,
the Crusades, and the powerful Moghul and Ottoman Empires. Explores Islam's
divergence into sects and the creation of a modern fundamentalist movement.
2000.
Saffron Sky: A Life between Iran and America RC 51185
by Gelareh Asayesh
read by Yolande Bavan
2 cassettes
The reminiscences of a young woman caught between two cultures, recorded as
she travels back and forth trying to assimilate the best of both worlds. She
describes an immigrant's feelings of alienation and nostalgia but seeks to resolve
her ambivalence by marrying an American and starting a bicultural family. 1999.
Careers for Persuasive Types and Others Who Won't Take No for an Answer RC
51195
by Jan Goldberg
read by Kerry Cundiff
1 cassette
Describes career possibilities for those with persuasive personalities, including
sales, public relations and fundraising, marketing and advertising, politics,
law, and education. Emphasizes the training necessary, the salaries, and the
job outlooks. For junior and senior high and older readers. 2000.
Careers for Scientific Types and Others with Inquiring Minds RC 51196
by Jan Goldberg
read by Kerry Cundiff
1 cassette
Describes the attributes and education necessary to become employed in the
sciences. Analyzes various careers available in biology and medicine, the physical
sciences such as chemistry and meteorology, agriculture, engineering, computers,
or mathematics. Also considers salaries and job outlooks. For junior and senior
high and older readers. 2000.
Careers for Aquatic Types and Others Who Want to Make a Splash RC 51197
by Blythe Camenson
read by Kerry Cundiff
1 cassette
Highlights careers for those who love the water, including service in the navy
and coast guard and opportunities in aquatic science, fishing, transportation
and cruise industries, safety and rescue work, and sports. Provides information
on professional organizations, salaries, and job outlooks. For junior and senior
high and older readers. 2000.
America Divided: The Civil War of the 1960s RC 51208
by Maurice Isserman and Michael Kazin
read by Barry Bernson
3 cassettes
An examination of political, social, and cultural developments of the 1960s
by historians Isserman of Hamilton College and Kazin of Georgetown University.
They survey the growth of activism among young people, the search for a more
authentic spirituality, the Civil Rights movement, planning for the Great Society,
and Vietnam. 2000.
Still the New World: American Literature in a Culture of Creative Destruction
RC 51214
by Philip Fisher
read by Kerry Cundiff
2 cassettes
portrays American culture as ever-changing; suggests that the popular emphasis
on technology, novelty, innovation, mobility, and immigration has produced an
environment that is "always new." Reviews works by Twain, Whitman, and other
nineteenth- and twentieth-century writers on social change; argues against using
literature alone to analyze issues of race, gender, and ethnicity. 1999.
Hating Whitey: And Other Progressive Causes RC 51215
by David Horowitz
read by Fred Major
2 cassettes
A radical turned conservative criticizes civil rights leaders who have betrayed
Martin Luther King Jr.'s dream of a color-blind society by espousing antiwhite
racism. Deplores the demonization of European and American culture in higher
education and the damaging effects of leftist ideas. Some strong language. 1999.
Through the Eyes of Innocents: Children Witness World War II RC 51216
by Emmy E. Werner
read by Jill Fox
2 cassettes
European, Asian, and American children's firsthand descriptions of the violence
and social upheaval of World War II, told in anecdotes, diary entries, letters,
and other eyewitness accounts. Includes the experiences of teenagers in battle,
as well as young people who survived blackouts, air raids, sieges, evacuations,
and internment camps. Violence. 2000.
Trumpet Blues: The Life of Harry James RC 51218
by Peter J. Levinson
read by Jack Fox
3 cassettes
The life and times of acclaimed big band leader and trumpeter, Harry James.
Chronicles his childhood in the circus, his start in dance bands, and his road
tours with Benny Goodman and others. Relates James's long-term marriage to Betty
Grable as well as his addictions, friendships, and musical criticisms. 1999.
Can't Help Singing: The Life of Eileen Farrell RC 51221
by Eileen Farrell and Brian Kellow
read by Mitzi Friedlander
2 cassettes
Farrell recounts how her unusual singing career took off when she landed her
own radio show in 1941 at the age of twenty. Since then the classically trained
singer has been successful in opera, blues, and pop. She also discusses her
life as mother and policeman's wife. Some strong language. 1999.
The Social Lives of Dogs: The Grace of Canine Company RC 51229
by Elizabeth Marshall Thomas
read by Patricia McDermott
2 cassettes
In this sequel to the bestselling The Hidden Life of Dogs (RC 37305)
the anthropologist-owner of a multitude of pets continues her observations of
their behavior. Theorizes that if canines cannot live only with their own kind,
they will establish family relationships with humans and other household pets.
2000.
Every Day's a Party: Louisiana Recipes for Celebrating with Family and Friends
RC 51231
by Emeril Lagasse
read by Gary Tipton
2 cassettes
The author celebrates his adopted state's heritage by presenting menus and
recipes that depict Louisiana's unique culture and cuisine. Describes historical
events that are important in local areas; suggests foods and delicacies that
are popular at festivities throughout the year. 1999.
Inventing Al Gore: A Biography RC 51235
by Bill Turque
read by Butch Hoover
3 cassettes
Biography of the former senator from Tennessee and vice president under President
Bill Clinton. Concentrates on his political views as well as his childhood and
rise to power. Questions some behavior such as the 1996 fundraising scandal
and his penchant for grandiosity. 2000.
The Rules II: More Rules to Live and Love By RC 51239
by Ellen Fein and Sherrie Schneider
read by Madelyn Buzzard
1 cassette
Following the success of their bestseller The Rules: Time-Tested Secrets
for Capturing the Heart of Mr. Right (RC 44036), the authors give more
advice about dating and answer some frequently asked questions. Also discusses
long-distance, same-sex, platonic, and office relationships. Bestseller 1997.
The Warren Buffett Portfolio: Mastering the Power of the Focus Investment Strategy
RC 51240
by Robert G. Hagstrom
read by Butch Hoover
2 cassettes
The author of The Warren Buffett Way: Investment Strategies of the World's
Greatest Investor (RC 39493) presents a plan for building and managing
investments. Advocates a low portfolio turnover; provides advice on how to select
businesses that are operated efficiently and financially sound. Includes appendixes
and notes. 1999.
Expedition WHYDAH: The Story of the World's First Excavation of a Pirate Treasure
Ship and the Man Who Found Her RC 51241
by Barry Clifford
read by Bruce Huntey
2 cassettes
The author recounts his lifelong fascination with the legend of pirate Sam
Bellamy and his ship Whydah, which wrecked off the coast of Cape Cod
in 1717. Details the expedition to locate the ship and develop an archaeological
record of the artifacts. 1999.
The Disciplined Mind: What All Students Should Understand RC 51243
by Howard Gardner
read by John Richardson
3 cassettes
Harvard University cognition and education professor proposes methods for teaching
students to achieve objectives. Suggests that cultures convey to youth the artistry,
truths, and virtues they value. Outlines several approaches to scholarship,
arguing that individuals can learn in multiple ways. 1999.
The Change in the Weather: People, Weather, and the Science of Climate RC 51244
by William K. Stevens
read by Kerry Cundiff
3 cassettes
A New York Times science reporter charts the history of understanding
climate and weather. Explores the ways changing climatic conditions have shaped
human evolution. Interviews leading climatologists about the debate on global
warming and whether human consumption of fuel resources contributes to the problem.
Speculates about future trends. 1999.
The Iliad RC 51266
by Homer
read by Alexander Scourby
3 cassettes (Reissue)
Robert Fitzgerald's translation of the Greek epic poem written during the eighth
century B.C. and attributed to the Ionian poet Homer. Relates the events of
a few days of battle near the end of the Trojan War. Focuses on Achilles' withdrawal
from the fight and its disastrous effects on the Greek campaign. 1974.
Maestro: Greenspan's Fed and the American Boom RC 51271
by Bob Woodward
read by Robert Sams
2 cassettes
Traces Alan Greenspan's years as chairman of the Federal Reserve Board; explains
the group's functions and the ramifications of its decisions. Follows his career
through such crises as the stock market crash of 1987 and the economic turmoil
in Mexico and Asia during the 1990s. Some strong language. Bestseller 2000.
Paris to the Moon RC 51276
by Adam Gopnik
read by Ted Stoddard
3 cassettes
In 1995 an American writer moved with his wife and young son to Paris, fulfilling
a childhood dream. He recorded his expatriate family experience and views on
French culture and society during their five-year stay. Bestseller 2000.
Natural Blonde: A Memoir RC 51277
by Liz Smith
read by Jacinda Bronaugh
3 cassettes
Autobiography of the gossip columnist from Ft. Worth, Texas, who wrote about
the rich and famous for over five decades. Describes her childhood and rise
to prominence, and dishes out gossip about past and present celebrities--both
bluebloods and Hollywood types. Some strong language. Bestseller 2000.
A Little More about Me RC 51281
by Pam Houston
read by Michele Schaeffer
2 cassettes
Autobiographical essays explore the author's adventures, emotional and spiritual
experiences, and observations of art and nature during her travels. She describes
whitewater rafting in the Rockies in "Powerhouse by the Book" and envisions
trekking on the Himalayas in "In Bhutan There Is No Way to Be Famous." Some
strong language. 1999.
Chainsaw: The Notorious Career of Al Dunlap in the Era of Profit-at-Any-Price
RC 51284
by John A. Byrne
read by Gary Telles
3 cassettes
A writer from Business Week details the career of Al Dunlap--"Chainsaw
Al"--who used massive layoffs and questionable business practices in attempts
to resurrect failing companies such as Scott Paper and Sunbeam. Chronicles Dunlap's
decline after it became uneconomical to downsize solely for the benefit of short-term
investors. 1999.
Becoming Dad: Black Men and the Journey to Fatherhood RC 51286
by Leonard Pitts
read by John Hammock
2 cassettes
Based on his own experience and interviews with African American men and children,
a journalist explores the nature of black fatherhood in the United States. Analyzes
the low marriage rates and dominance of female-headed households; discusses
impacts of racism. Encourages black men to be involved in managing their children's
lives. Some strong language. 1999.
Dust: A History of the Small and the Invisible RC 51291
by Joseph A. Amato
read by Mark Ashby
2 cassettes
Traces the social and scientific history of these minute particles of matter
from the Middle Ages to the modern era of microtechnology. Examines changing
ideas about dust: a normal condition, an enemy of sanitary civilization, a gauge
of smallness, and a metaphor for human life. 2000.
The Rolling Stone Book of the Beats: The Beat Generation and American
Culture RC 51296
edited by Holly George-Warren
read by Steven Carpenter
4 cassettes
An anthology of essays and interviews on the post-World War II Beat movement
in America. Discusses the origins of Beat culture in fiction, poetry, and music;
the major figures--Jack Kerouac, William S. Burroughs, and Allen Ginsberg--as
well as a host of minor characters; and their legacies in popular art and rock
'n' roll. 1999.
First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers RC 51298
by Loung Ung
read by Nanette Savard
2 cassettes
Survival story of a middle-class Cambodian girl who miraculously escapes the
genocide of two million people by the communist Khmer Rouge. Describes her family's
struggle for survival, beginning in 1975 with their exile to the countryside.
Ung grows from an innocent five-year-old into a tough survivor. Violence and
some strong language. 2000.
The Day Traders: The Untold Story of the Extreme Investors and How They Changed
Wall Street Forever RC 51300
by Gregory J. Millman
read by Jim Johnston
2 cassettes
A business writer traces the development of day trading on Wall Street, covering
the legal, political, and technological changes that hastened its birth. Explains
that online trading allows investors to place their bets on the minute-by-minute
fluctuations in stock prices, with profits and losses often coming from one-eighth-point
movements. 1999.
The End of Privacy RC 51306
by Charles J. Sykes
read by Rick Rohan
2 cassettes
A journalist evaluates challenges to individual privacy posed by information
technology, media interference, governmental and business encroachments, and
many Americans' willingness to share their experiences with strangers. Chronicles
circumstances that have eroded citizens' control over personal information in
the workplace, in health care, and in electronic commerce, and advises people
to resist. 1999.
Clint Eastwood: A Biography RC 51309
by Richard Schickel
read by Steven Carpenter
5 cassettes
In-depth biography by a Time film critic based on interviews with
his subject. Emphasizes the screen icon's professional achievements--culminating
in an Oscar for directing Unforgiven--though Eastwood's relationships
with his partners and children are also explored. Includes a filmography. Some
strong language. 1996.
Matinee Idylls: Reflections on the Movies RC 51311
by Richard Schickel
read by Terence Aselford
2 cassettes
Essays from the Time film critic concerning the state of the cinema
and its future. Examines past great talents such as silent film director King
Vidor, Greta Garbo, Frank Capra, Irene Dunne, Bette Davis, and Laurence Olivier.
Also discusses film festivals and later trends in movies. 1999.
The Great Arizona Orphan Abduction RC 51313
by Linda Gordon
read by David Elias
3 cassettes
History professor describes how racial politics caused a social upheaval in
1904. The New York Catholic Foundling Hospital placed children with Mexican
American families in the Clifton-Morenci, Arizona, mining area. Infuriated,
local Anglos took the fair Irish American orphans from their new Hispanic homes.
The Supreme Court ruled in favor of the vigilantes. 1999.
Colors of the Mountain RC 51314
by Da Chen
read by Robert Sams
3 cassettes
Born in southern China in 1962, the now-American author describes growing up
in a once-prominent family that fell out of favor under the Mao regime. When
citizens were unexpectedly allowed to compete for college acceptance, the sixteen-year-old
truant and his farmer brother studied nonstop for months. Some strong language.
1999.
Life on the Other Side: A Psychic's Tour of the Afterlife RC 51334
by Sylvia Browne
read by Lindsay Ellison
2 cassettes
Expanding on The Other Side and Back (RC 48861), Browne discusses
the journey beyond death to "home," where loved ones reside between incarnations.
She also reminisces about her career as a psychic and how she came to accept
her inherited gift. Bestseller 2000.
Elizabeth: A Biography of Britain's Queen RC 51345
by Sarah Bradford
read by Kristin Allison
5 cassettes
An in-depth portrait of Britain's Queen Elizabeth II. Offers inside views--including
scandals--of her parents and other forebears, sister, husband, and four children.
Tells how the queen copes with the pressures of being head of state, wife, and
mother in an era of tumultuous political and social change. 1996.
Communion with God RC 51348
by Neale Donald Walsch
read by Bill Wallace
2 cassettes
In this companion to his Conversations with God series, Walsch discusses the
"ten illusions of humans." He asserts that by understanding the illusions of
need, failure, disunity, insufficiency, requirement, judgment, condemnation,
conditionality, superiority, and ignorance, one will no longer be caught up
in them and can move toward authentic communion with God. Bestseller 2000.
In Tuscany RC 51349
by Frances Mayes
read by Suzanne Toren
1 cassette
In this companion to Bella Tuscany (RC 48030) and Under the Tuscan
Sun (RC 44847), Mayes continues to recount her love of the Tuscan countryside.
She describes the pleasures of living in Italy that she experienced in homes,
fields, markets, and restaurants and at festivals. Includes many recipes. Bestseller
2000.
Self-Nurture: Learning to Care for Yourself as Effectively as You Care for
Everyone Else RC 51391
by Alice D. Domar and Henry Dreher
read by Martha Harmon Pardee
2 cassettes
Asserts that self-nurturing, "the essence of effective stress management for
women," is about self-care, not selfishness. The director of a women's mind
and body center presents a yearlong, season-by-season program to practice the
skill. Each chapter includes steps for nurturing the body, mind, emotions, and
spirit. 2000.
The Unexpected Legacy of Divorce: A Twenty-Five Year Landmark Study RC 51404
by Judith Wallerstein and others
read by Jill Fox
3 cassettes
This followup to Second Chances (RC 29593) continues the study of
children of divorce that was begun in 1971. Compares seven now-adult subjects
to peers from intact families in the same community; offers suggestions for
strengthening marriage and minimizing the damage of broken homes. Bestseller
2000.
The Meme Machine RC 51405
by Susan Blackmore
read by Butch Hoover
3 cassettes
Building on geneticist Richard Dawkins's notion of "memes"--small parcels of
cultural meaning--Blackmore proposes a model of human behavior based on the
transmission and replication of memes through imitation. She offers examples
and anecdotes to support her claim that all behavior is meme-driven, and that
memes can explain large brains, language skills, and sense of self. 1999.
Merry Christmas! Celebrating America's Greatest Holiday RC 51412
by Karal Ann Marling
read by Mitzi Friedlander
3 cassettes
Art history professor focuses on the materialistic aspects of Christmas in
America. She writes of the images of trees, holiday scenes, packages, food,
and family that make the holiday special. She also covers wrapping papers, store
decorations, parades, gifts, and Santa Claus. 2000.
My Father's Daughter: A Memoir RC 51413
by Tina Sinatra
read by Jill Fox
2 cassettes
A portrait of Frank Sinatra by his youngest daughter, Tina. Focuses on his
home life, marriage to teenage sweetheart, Nancy, and his loyalty to his three
children. Also describes the entertainer's tempestuous marriages to Ava Gardner
and Mia Farrow, and his last years with domineering wife Barbara Marx Sinatra.
Some strong language. Bestseller 2000.
Katie.com: My Story RC 51429
by Katherine Tarbox
read by Erin Jones
1 cassette
A cautionary account by the first minor to prosecute an adult for misuse of
the Internet. Katie was a lonely, neglected thirteen-year-old who met her online
love interest at a hotel only to discover that he was an older pedophile. For
junior and senior high and older readers. 2000.
No Such Thing as a Bad Day RC 51438
by Hamilton Jordan
read by Brian Conn
1 cassette
Memoirs of the former presidential aide under Jimmy Carter who survived three
different types of cancer before the age of fifty. Jordan reminisces about growing
up in the South, encountering Agent Orange in Vietnam, his time at the White
House, and surviving his illnesses. Offers ten tips for patients. Some strong
language. 2000.
The Consolations of Philosophy RC 51489
by Alain De Botton
read by Steven Carpenter
2 cassettes
University of London philosopher finds practical advice on coping with life's
challenges in the writings of some of the world's renowned thinkers. Each of
the six sections poses a problem and suggests a source of inspiration. For example,
Socrates offers consolation for unpopularity, and Epicurus, for poverty. 2000.
Under the Sign of Saturn RC 51490
by Susan Sontag
read by Faith Potts
2 cassettes
Essays written between 1972 and 1980 exploring the relationship between moral
and aesthetic ideas. Sontag discusses the work of such figures as Paul Goodman,
Antonin Artaud, Leni Riefenstahl, Walter Benjamin, and Roland Barthes. 1980.
Necessary Journeys: Letting Ourselves Learn from Life RC 51687
by Nancy L. Snyderman and Peg Streep
read by Jill Ferris
2 cassettes
Physician and medical correspondent Snyderman uses her personal life to illustrate
the process of learning from experiences. Discusses her college rape, the serendipitous
adoption of her first child, the pregnancy discovered during her second divorce,
the marriage of her dreams at forty-one, and becoming pregnant at forty-two.
2000.
The Education of Laura Bridgman: First Deaf and Blind Person to Learn Language
RC 51875
by Ernest Freeberg
read by Madelyn Buzzard
2 cassettes
Chronicles the life of Laura Bridgman, who, born into a New Hampshire farm
family in 1829, became deaf and blind at the age of two. Freeberg recounts Laura's
transformation into a woman who voraciously absorbed the world around her under
the tutelage of Dr. Samuel Gridley Howe of the Perkins Institution for the Blind.
2001.
Cassettes Fiction
Murder Gets a Life: A Southern Sisters Mystery RC 49044
by Anne George
read by Cyn Delafield
2 cassettes
Petite retired-teacher Patricia Anne and her portly, well-to-do, thrice-widowed
sister, Mary Alice, have another adventure when Mary Alice's son, Ray, unexpectedly
marries. Checking out the new bride, Sunshine Dabbs, and her odd family, the
sisters find a murdered man in the Dabbs's trailer. Some strong language. 1998.
Black Sheep RC 49351
by Georgette Heyer
read by Liz Solar
2 cassettes (Reissue)
Twenty-eight-year-old Abigail Wendover has been sought after by many eligible
suitors, but none appealed to her. Now as she attempts to save her young niece
Fanny from the fortune-hunting Stacy Calverleigh, Abigail is drawn to his socially
unfit uncle, Miles Calverleigh. 1966.
Stigmata RC 49527
by Phyllis Alesia Perry
read by Tracy Mickens-Hundley
2 cassettes
When fourteen-year-old Lizzie inherits a trunk containing her great-grandmother's
diary and a quilt made by her grandmother, her life changes forever. For Lizzie
begins having out-of-body experiences that transport her back to the days of
slavery, from which she awakens with bloody scars on her back and wrists. Some
strong language. 1998.
The Man in the Box RC 49528
by Thomas Moran
read by Bruce Nelson
2 cassettes
In 1943 Austria, teenager Niki Lukasser's family hides a Jewish physician in
a secret room in its barn. Niki and his blind girlfriend, Sigi, take care of
the doctor and try to relieve his loneliness. Some strong language and some
descriptions of sex. 1996.
The Man to Send Rain Clouds: Contemporary Stories by American Indians RC 49582
edited by Kenneth Rosen
read by Jim Zeiger
1 cassette (Reissue)
Short stories and poems by Native American writers. They range from fictional
reminiscences of Kit Carson and Geronimo to a portrayal of the plight of an
Indian who stops overnight in Gallup, New Mexico. The title piece recounts a
traditional burial that is altered to incorporate an additional act by a Catholic
priest. Some strong language. 1974.
Island of Ghosts RC 49715
by Gillian Bradshaw
read by David Elias
3 cassettes
Second century A.D. Having been defeated by Rome, the Sarmatians swear allegiance
to the emperor. Lord Ariantes and his Sarmatian cavalry are assigned to patrol
restless Britain. As Ariantes struggles with his Roman identity, he falls in
love with a British lady and averts a druid revolt. Some violence. 1998.
Command a King's Ship: Richard Bolitho Novels, Volume 6 RC 49769
by Alexander Kent
read by Jim Zeiger
3 cassettes (Reissue)
In 1784 Captain Richard Bolitho is sent on a delicate semipolitical mission
to the waters of colonial India. There he is to install a testy British governor
at an isolated trading post recently relinquished by Spain. Sequel to To
Glory We Steer (RC 49768). 1973.
Brandenberg RC 49780
by Glenn Meade
read by Chuck Benson
3 cassettes
British intelligence agent Joseph Volkmann is investigating an apparent drug-smuggling
case involving the murder of a reporter in Paraguay. When Volkmann uncovers
a cache of bomb-grade uranium, his focus shifts from narcotics to an international
neo-Nazi conspiracy. Sequel to Snow Wolf (RC 43906). Violence and some
strong language. 1997.
Ariadne's Web: Book of the Gods, Volume 2 RC 49938
by Fred Saberhagen
read by Erik Sandvold
3 cassettes
In this sequel to The Face of Apollo (RC 49937) young princess Ariadne
becomes captivated by a treacherous pirate who was implicated in the death of
her father. Hoping to aid Ariadne, a soldier dons the Face of Dionysus, a mask
that confers divine powers. For senior high and older readers. 2000.
Speak RC 49958
by Laurie Halse Anderson
read by Celeste Lawson
1 cassette
Melinda starts high school ostracized after she called the police during a
summer drinking party. What everyone doesn't know is that she was raped and
the boy still taunts her in school. Eventually, Melinda chooses to confront
the pain and tell someone. For senior high and older readers. Some violence.
1999.
Rules of the Wild RC 50058
by Francesca Marciano
read by Martha Harmon Pardee
2 cassettes
A young Italian woman, Esmé, a member of the expatriate community in
Nairobi, Kenya, tells her story of self-discovery. Describes her love for two
men: Adam, who leads safaris and shows her the natural beauty of Africa; and
Hunter, a reporter covering the massacres in 1990s Rwanda. Some strong language.
1998.
The Year's Best Fantasy and Horror: Twelfth Annual Collection RC 50082
edited by Ellen Datlow and Terri Windling
read by John Horton
6 cassettes
Collection of thirty-eight stories and eight poems covering a range from fairy
tales to gothic horror. Authors include Kelly Link, Stephen King, Jane Yolen,
Steven Millhauser, Jorge Luis Borges, Peter Straub, Charles de Lint, Ilan Stavans,
and A.S. Byatt. 1999.
Doctor Faustus: The Life of the German Composer Adrian Leverkühn as Told
by a Friend RC 50209
by Thomas Mann
read by Gary Telles
5 cassettes
Mann's modern reworking of the Faust legend occurs in the decades preceding
World War II in Germany. Portrays the tragedy of a composer who loses his capacity
for compassion in exchange for gaining musical inspiration. New translation
by the award-winning John E. Woods. 1947.
The Pilot: A Tale of the Sea RC 50222
by James Fenimore Cooper
read by Ted Stoddard
4 cassettes (Reissue)
A nineteenth-century sea story suggested by an episode in the life of John
Paul Jones, which combines romance, intrigue, betrayal, near-shipwreck, and
sea fights. 1823.
I Who Have Never Known Men RC 50231
by Jacqueline Harpman
read by Celeste Lawson
1 cassette
Of forty women incarcerated underground for over twelve years, the youngest
leads the group to freedom when the male guards suddenly disappear. But above
ground they find themselves in the middle of nowhere and their explorations
uncover no life. The leader outlives the other women to contemplate her fate.
1997.
The Magestone: Witch World RC 50244
by Andre Norton and Mary H. Schaub
read by Mary Kane
2 cassettes
Dales trader Mereth is searching for clues to locate the missing magestone.
A maniacal baron has stolen it from Kasarian's father--an Alizonder hound lord--and
plans to use it to unleash the dark wizards of Escore. Now two foes have a common
cause. 1996.
Saving Agnes RC 50249
by Rachel Cusk
read by Cyn Delafield
2 cassettes
Agnes Day, a recent college graduate, moves to London with two former classmates
and takes a job with a trade magazine. As she recovers from her first love affair,
she struggles to find her place in the adult world by trying to control everything
around her. Some strong language. Whitbread First Novel Award. 1993.
Blonde RC 50255
by Joyce Carol Oates
read by Laura Giannarelli
7 cassettes in 2 containers
In this fictionalized biography of Marilyn Monroe, Oates chooses to elaborate
on symbolic events in the actress's life and to explore her interior world.
She presents her interpretation of Monroe's childhood in Los Angeles, her marriages,
and major roles in movies. Some descriptions of sex and some strong language.
Bestseller 2000.
The Girls RC 50294
by Helen Yglesias
read by Mimi Bederman
1 cassette
Eighty-year-old Jenny travels to Miami to take care of her older sisters Eva,
Naomi, and Flora. Once there, she reminisces about their New York childhood
while surveying the ruin of the natural landscape and the variety of inhabitants
including her fellow elderly Jews. Some strong language. 1999.
The Talented Mr. Ripley; Ripley under Ground; Ripley's Game RC 50315
by Patricia Highsmith
read by MaryBeth Wise
6 cassettes
Three complete psychological crime novels featuring the well-mannered and unscrupulous
Tom Ripley. In the first, Ripley is commissioned to persuade a young expatriate
in Italy to return to his family in the States. But Ripley is so taken with
Dickie Greenleaf and his comfortable existence, he decides to become Dickie--by
murdering him. Some violence. 1974.
The Collected Tales of Nikolai Gogol RC 50339
by Nikolai Vasilevich Gogol
read by Michael Scherer
3 cassettes
Thirteen stories newly translated by Richard Pevear and Larissa Volokhonsky.
Four from Evenings on a Farm near Dikanka (1831-32): "St. John's Eve,"
"The Night before Christmas," "The Terrible Vengeance," and "Ivan Fyodorovich
Shponka and His Aunt." From the Petersburg tales: "Nevsky Prospect," "The Diary
of a Madman," "The Nose," and "The Overcoat" among others. 1998.
Nothing but the Truth RC 50500
by John Lescroart
read by Ray Foushee
3 cassettes
Attorney Dismas Hardy's wife, Frannie, is in jail after refusing to reveal
a friend's secret to a grand jury. The friend is Ron Beaumont, whose politically
connected wife, Bree, has been murdered. To spring Frannie quickly, Dismas searches
for proof that Ron is innocent. Some strong language. 1999.
The Angry Angel: Sisters of the Night, Volume 1 RC 50510
by Chelsea Quinn Yarbro
read by Barbara Caruso
3 cassettes
1500. Kelene, fourteen, has been blessed with dreams of God's militant angels
telling her how to keep her family safe. But as they flee toward Sarajevo to
escape the advancing Ottomans, Kelene--on the verge of womanhood--finds her
dreams being invaded by a dark angel. Some descriptions of sex. 1998.
The Soul of an Angel: Sisters of the Night, Volume 2 RC 50511
by Chelsea Quinn Yarbro
read by Barbara Caruso
4 cassettes
The Zucchars are wealthy shipping merchants in sixteenth-century Venice. Their
sons' tales of adventure entice daughter Fenice to travel, even though her parents
insist upon marriage. After she stows away on a family ship and is discovered,
she finds herself alone in a city besieged by a bloodthirsty demon. Some descriptions
of sex. 1999.
A Recipe for Bees RC 50556
by Gail Anderson-Dargatz
read by Anne Hancock
2 cassettes
Retired beekeeper Augusta Olsen reminisces about her past life on a remote,
hardscrabble British Columbia farm, while she awaits the outcome of her son-in-law's
surgery. She recalls rebelling against her mirthless husband and father-in-law,
working at desperate jobs in town, befriending the local minister, and having
an affair. 1998.
The Intuitionist RC 50558
by Colson Whitehead
read by Lindsay Ellison
2 cassettes
In this allegorical mystery set in the 1940s, Lila Mae Watson, the city's first
minority woman elevator inspector, works by psychic intuition. When an elevator
fails on her watch and her empiricist rivals seek her undoing, Lila conducts
a secret probe that yields a startling discovery. Some strong language. 1999.
Outfoxed RC 50586
by Rita Mae Brown
read by Miranda Daniloff
3 cassettes
Jane Arnold, master of Virginia's Jefferson Hunt Club, must name an assistant
to lead the hounds. Vying for the prestigious job are dissolute native Fontaine
Buruss and wealthy Yankee Crawford Howard. When Fontaine is murdered, many of
the members become suspects. Meanwhile, the neighborhood "critters" observe--and
discuss--the humans around them. Some strong language. 2000.
The Shepherd Kings RC 50612
by Judith Tarr
read by Barbara Caruso
5 cassettes
In ancient Egypt, Kemni--gifted with dreams of future events--travels to Crete
as King Ahmose's envoy to seek an alliance against the Shepherd Kings who hold
Lower Egypt. He enjoys amorous adventures with the local priestesses but dreams
of Iphikleia, who will become his queen. Explicit descriptions of sex. 1999.
Playing God RC 50620
by Sarah Zettel
read by Martha Harmon Pardee
3 cassettes
Lynn Nussbaumer and her company, Bioverse Incorporated, are hired to cleanse
an entire planet of a plague that was caused by the fierce feuding among rival
factions of the matriarchal Dedelphis. Lynn attempts to relocate the inhabitants
onto spaceships, but the Dedelphis distrust humans and take her hostage. Some
violence. 1998.
Cheaters RC 50637
by Eric Jerome Dickey
read by Peter Jay Fernandez
3 cassettes
Stephan, influenced by his promiscuous father, sabotages relationships. Darnell,
hurt by his wife's disapproval of his writing, contemplates an affair. Chanté,
a Stephan castoff, becomes hardened. But these young, affluent African Americans
in Los Angeles are all eventually helped through soul-searching and friends.
Explicit descriptions of sex and strong language. 1999.
Lovers for a Day RC 50755
by Ivan Klíma
read by Kimberly Schraf
2 cassettes
Twelve short stories written between 1962 and 1994, portraying new, old, or
mismatched lovers. In "A Baffling Choice," a twenty-six-year-old married mother
astonishes her husband (and the divorce court judge) by having an affair with
a neighbor who requires crutches to walk and is many years her senior. 1999.
Kinship RC 50759
by Trudy Krisher
read by Laura Giannarelli
2 cassettes
Kinship, Georgia; 1961. Pert Wilson, fifteen, lives with her mother and brother
in a trailer park. Residents are upset about a recent law rezoning the park
for permanent housing. Suddenly, Pert's long-absent daddy returns with big schemes
to save the park. Companion to Spite Fences (RC 41946). For junior
and senior high readers. 1997.
The Hades Factor RC 50768
by Robert Ludlum and Gayle Lynds
read by Bob Askey
3 cassettes
Dr. Jon Smith and his fiancée, Dr. Sophia Russell, at the army's institute
for infectious diseases investigate a virus that is creating a deadly epidemic.
Jon is soon warned off by the FBI, while Sophia contacts a colleague in Peru
where a similar disease wiped out a tribe. Some violence. Bestseller 2000.
Headlong RC 50790
by Michael Frayn
read by David Hartley-Margolin
3 cassettes
Philosopher Martin Clay and his art-historian wife, Kate, are spending time
at their English country cottage. While dining with neighbors, he notices a
painting he believes to be a lost Dutch treasure by Bruegel. But Martin's investigation,
without Kate's knowledge, leads to more trouble than he expected. Some strong
language. 1999.
Hummingbird House RC 50804
by Patricia Henley
read by Gabriella Cavallero
2 cassettes
Feeling burned-out after eight years of nursing in Nicaragua, Kate breaks up
with her gunrunner lover to return to the States. Stopping over in Guatemala,
Kate finds romance with a Catholic priest and commits herself to supporting
the human rights of homeless orphans and victimized indigenous people. Some
strong language. 1999.
Faded Coat of Blue RC 50818
by Owen Parry
read by Nick Sullivan
2 cassettes
Washington, D.C.; 1861. Captain Abel Jones--a Welshman late of Queen Victoria's
service--is assigned by General George McClellan to investigate the murder of
a young abolitionist officer. While probing the crime, Jones uncovers corruption,
graft, drugs, and illicit sex, and he is eventually ordered off the case. Some
strong language. 1999.
The Golden Child RC 50837
by Penelope Fitzgerald
read by Andy Chappell
1 cassette (Reissue)
A London museum official is sent to Russia when the museum suspects there may
be fakes among the treasures in a popular "Golden Child" exhibit. He learns
that all the real golden treasures are in the Kremlin and returns to find the
old archaeologist who first uncovered them murdered in the museum library. 1977.
The Bear and the Dragon RC 50854
by Tom Clancy
read by David Hartley-Margolin
7 cassettes in 2 containers
Newly elected U.S. president Jack Ryan is quickly embroiled in complex political
situations with cataclysmic implications. Among them, the discovery of vast
gold and oil resources in Siberia, which attracts the covetous attention of
China, could lead to dire consequences. Some strong language. Bestseller 2000.
Gay Courage RC 50861
by Emilie Loring
read by Anne Mullen
2 cassettes (Reissue)
Nancy Caswell, daughter of a respected clergyman, attracts the attention of
wealthy, polo-playing Geoffrey Hilliard when she tumbles from a hayrack in a
rainstorm. 1928.
Not a Day Goes By RC 50887
by E. Lynn Harris
read by L.J. Ganser
2 cassettes
As this sequel to Abide with Me (RC 48031) and others opens, former
football star Basil Henderson calls off his wedding to actress Yancey Braxton.
The story backtracks to describe their romance and the secrets that ultimately
cause the breakup. Explicit descriptions of sex and strong language. Bestseller
2000.
Krondor: The Betrayal; the Riftwar Legacy, Book 1 RC 50912
by Raymond E. Feist
read by Gary Tipton
3 cassettes
Set in the land of Midkemia, this saga chronicles the adventures of Squire
James, Squire Locklear, and those who accompany them--an apprentice magician,
a sorcerer, and a renegade dark elf--as they face various evil plots. Prequel
to Krondor the Assassins (RC 50913). 1998.
Aftermath RC 50923
by Charles Sheffield
read by Richard Hauenstein
3 cassettes
A supernova disaster in 2026 causes worldwide devastation and computer failure,
leaving survivors with different agendas: an American movement vying to control
the globe; three cancer victims reviving a serial-murderer doctor from "judicial
sleep" to treat them; and a Mars expedition becoming cult prisoners. Prequel
to Starfire (RC 50924). Strong language. 1998.
SSN: Strategies of Submarine Warfare RC 50931
by Tom Clancy
read by L.J. Ganser
2 cassettes
Fifteen episodes of undersea combat aboard a nuclear sub, based on interactive
computer game scenarios. Captain Mackey and his crew aboard the U.S.S. Cheyenne
are dispatched to the Spratley Island chain in the South China Sea after the
discovery of oil puts America and China on a deadly collision course. Bestseller
1996.
The Hanging Garden: A John Rebus Mystery RC 50932
by Ian Rankin
read by Graeme Malcolm
2 cassettes
Edinburgh detective inspector Rebus investigates a suspected Nazi criminal,
as well as a gang war between local mobs who are importing prostitutes from
eastern Europe. When his daughter is injured in a hit-and-run accident, Rebus
suspects it's a payback. Strong language and some violence. 1998.
Morgan's Run RC 50934
by Colleen McCullough
read by Jim Zeiger
6 cassettes
In 1787 Bristol gunsmith Richard Morgan is wrongly accused of a crime and transported
to the newly discovered territory of Australia. After almost a year at sea,
the convicts arrive in a desolate land where Morgan learns to survive and finds
love again. Some explicit descriptions of sex, some violence, and some strong
language. Bestseller 2000.
Pagan Babies RC 50935
by Elmore Leonard
read by Chuck Benson
2 cassettes
Father Terry Dunn exacts revenge against murderers of his parishioners in Rwanda.
Returning to Detroit, he meets Debbie Dewey--newly released from jail. Together
they concoct a scheme to raise money--supposedly for African orphans. Strong
language, some descriptions of sex, and some violence. Bestseller 2000.
The Amber Spyglass: His Dark Materials, Book 3 RC 50939
by Philip Pullman
read by Suzanne Toren
3 cassettes
In this continuation of The Subtle Knife (RC 45857) Lyra is hidden
in a cave by her mother, Mrs. Coulter. Two angels want Will and his magic knife
to accompany them to Lord Asriel, but Will is determined to find Lyra first.
Some violence. For junior and senior high readers. Bestseller 2000.
Faith of the Fallen: The Sword of Truth, Book 6 RC 50941
by Terry Goodkind
read by Nick Sullivan
5 cassettes
Following her ordeal in Soul of the Fire (RC 49220), Kahlan is nursed
back to health by Richard Rahl, who then instructs her in swordplay. When Richard
is captured by the emperor's mistress, he and Kahlan must struggle separately
against the forces of the Imperial Order. Violence. Bestseller 2000.
Evans Above RC 50945
by Rhys Bowen
read by Graeme Malcolm
1 cassette
Evan Evans, the newly assigned North Wales constable for the village of Llanfair,
is searching for two missing hikers who are later discovered murdered. While
hunting for a possible serial killer, Evans also contends with two local ladies
who are vying for his attentions, as well as with competing ministers' wives.
1997.
Red Sky in Mourning RC 50946
by Patricia H. Rushford
read by Judith Ann Gantly
2 cassettes
Ex-policewoman Helen Bradley leaves Oregon for the coast of Washington state
to finish writing a travel guide. There she learns that the author of an earlier
edition has been murdered--maybe because of what she discovered during her research.
Soon Helen is working with the Coast Guard, investigating a fisherman's death.
Some violence. 1997.
The Conqueror's Child: Holdfast Chronicles, Book 4 RC 50948
by Suzy McKee Charnas
read by Martha Harmon Pardee
3 cassettes
In this sequel to The Furies (RC 41695) and the two-title volume Walk
to the End of the World; and, Motherlines (RC 41694), the women are still
enslaving the men who once ruled them. Alldera Conqueror's estranged daughter,
Sorrel, has rescued a small boy. Violence, strong language, and some descriptions
of sex. 1999.
Dune: House Harkonnen; Prelude to Dune, Volume 2 RC 50949
by Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson
read by J.P. Linton
5 cassettes
This sequel to Dune: House Atreides (RC 49477) continues the prequel
to Dune (RC 44126). Shaddam is currently ruler of the Known Universe,
but his position is threatened by Baron Vladimir Harkonnen, who, in his desire
for dominance, is plotting against the House of Atreides and the Bene Gesserit
Sisterhood. Bestseller 2000.
Down All the Days RC 50955
by Christy Brown
read by Graeme Malcolm
2 cassettes (Reissue)
A disabled boy observes the people and happenings in his poor Dublin household
and neighborhood. Not wanting to miss out on any adventures, he sometimes travels
through the streets by boxcart--hauled by his brothers. By the author of My
Left Foot (RC 29488). Strong language, some descriptions of sex, and some
violence. 1970.
Two for the Lions: A Marcus Didius Falco Novel RC 50956
by Lindsey Davis
read by George Holmes
3 cassettes
Rome, A.D. 73. Following Three Hands in the Fountain (RC 50618), Falco
begins work for the census, searching for tax evaders. Then the emperor's favorite
lion is killed, leading to an investigation of the gladiators. And Falco's lover,
Helena, must go to Africa, where the lions originate, to help her brother. Some
violence. 1998.
Avalon RC 50957
by Anya Seton
read by George Holmes
3 cassettes (Reissue)
Romance and political intrigue in late-tenth-century England. French prince
Rumon falls in love with Merewyn, a Cornish girl of peasant and Viking blood.
Rumon has also fallen under the spell of powerful Alfrida, who becomes queen
of England. Once freed, he learns that Merewyn is in the North American lands
colonized by Norsemen. 1965.
Murder Being Once Done RC 50959
by Ruth Rendell
read by Graeme Malcolm
1 cassette
Detective Chief Inspector Wexford is recuperating from an illness at his nephew
Howard Fortune's London home. Fortune is also a policeman heading the case of
a young girl found murdered in a cemetery. Wexford, bored, begins to investigate
the crime on his own. Some violence. 1972.
Lady of Sherwood RC 50965
by Jennifer Roberson
read by George Holmes
3 cassettes
In this sequel to Lady of the Forest (RC 36560) King Richard, returned
to the throne by Sir Robert of Locksley and Lady Marian of Ravenskeep, dies
after naming two successors, princes John and Arthur. When John becomes king,
Robert--as Robin Hood--and Marian become outlaws in a quest for justice. 1999.
Sun Mountain: A Comstock Memoir RC 50966
by Richard S. Wheeler
read by Bob Askey
3 cassettes
On January 1, 1900, journalist Henry Jackson Stoddard, age sixty-one, begins
his recollections of people encountered and events witnessed in Virginia City
and the Comstock Lode since his arrival there in 1861. Among his acquaintances
was Samuel Clemens when he was a young reporter, and a mining town was the place
to be. 1999.
Xone of Contention RC 51025
by Piers Anthony
read by Sharon Murray
3 cassettes
Computer designer Edsel and his wife, Pia, are having marital problems. When
Edsel accidentally enters the O-Xone (a link between Earth and Xanth) and meets
Breanna of the Black Wave, they devise a plan to save the marriage--Edsel and
Pia will exchange identities with Xanth inhabitants. But an unexpected surprise
awaits. 1999.
Peyton Place and Return to Peyton Place RC 51035
by Grace Metalious
read by Madelyn Buzzard
5 cassettes
Two novels that relate stories of incest, rape, murder, adultery, and betrayal
among the residents of a small, seemingly placid New England mill town in the
late 1930s and 1940s. The books were regarded as lurid and scandalous when first
published. Explicit descriptions of sex and strong language. 1959.
Blackmail RC 51041
by Parnell Hall
read by Jack Fox
2 cassettes
Hapless private detective Stanley Hastings becomes involved in a blackmail
scheme that leads to multiple murder--with himself as the prime suspect. Assisted
by his wife, Stanley pursues the investigation--despite being led astray by
red herrings. Strong language, some descriptions of sex, and some violence.
1994.
Prodigal Summer RC 51048
by Barbara Kingsolver
read by Carole Jordan Stewart
3 cassettes
At Zebulon Mountain in southern Appalachia, reclusive ranger Deanna Wolfe allows
young hunter Eddie Bondo into her cabin and private space. In the valley two
other women redefine their roles while championing ecological issues. Some explicit
descriptions of sex and some strong language. Bestseller 2000.
The Prometheus Deception RC 51052
by Robert Ludlum
read by David Hartley-Margolin
4 cassettes
After fifteen years in the field, spy Nick Bryson is forced to retire and becomes
a college teacher. Years later the CIA informs him that the ultraclandestine
agency he had worked for is not part of the U.S. government. Recruited to reinfiltrate
the organization, Nick isn't sure who to trust. Strong language. Bestseller
2000.
Frank Mildmay; or, The Naval Officer RC 51070
by Frederick Marryat
read by Ted Stoddard
3 cassettes
Traces the nineteenth-century adventures of Frank Mildmay, who is delighted
to leave school and join the Royal Navy. He experiences sea battles against
French forces, endures storms and hurricanes, and enjoys the ladies on shore.
Some violence. 1829.
Atlas Shrugged RC 51074
by Ayn Rand
read by Michael Scherer
10 cassettes in 2 containers (Reissue)
Dagny Taggart, manager of a transcontinental railroad, opposes executives who
relinquish control over their enterprises in exchange for security through government
regulations. Espouses the clear-cut social values of the author's philosophy
of objectivism within a fictional story line. Thirty-fifth anniversary edition
with new introduction in 1992. Some strong language. 1957.
Mr. Midshipman Easy RC 51080
by Frederick Marryat
read by Vanessa Maroney
3 cassettes (Reissue)
Jack Easy, a pampered, undisciplined, and unruly student, is sent off to sea.
As a midshipman in the Royal Navy, Jack participates in many a vicious sea battle
around the world, falls in love, and eventually returns home a hero. Some violence.
1836.
Arthurian Romances RC 51087
by Chrétien de Troyes
read by Corrie James
5 cassettes
Romantic tales of chivalry, adulterous passion, and first love in which the
shadowy author, a twelfth-century French court poet, provides a "brilliant portrait"
of the "society that gave him his livelihood." Translation and introduction
by D.D.R. Owen. 1993.
Natchez: A Novel of the Deep South RC 51092
by Pamela Jekel
read by Nanette Savard
4 cassettes
Traces four generations of women in the Natchez region of Louisiana, beginning
in 1775 with the arrival of Josiah Fleming. After losing his family, Josiah
remarries and his daughter continues to build his acreage into a thriving plantation.
Also follows the activities of various fauna in the area. 1995.
Actual Innocence RC 51096
by Barry Siegel
read by Mark Ashby
2 cassettes
A judge requests that California attorney Greg Monarch look into a death row
case. The environmental activist prisoner is a troubled former lover of Monarch's,
and he fears she may well have murdered a geologist--or perhaps she was framed.
Some explicit descriptions of sex. 1999.
The Betsy RC 51098
by Harold Robbins
read by Maria Pino
3 cassettes (Reissue)
The founder of the Hardeman dynasty and Bethlehem Motors, now part of a giant
monopoly, is still powerful at the age of ninety-one. He challenges the leadership
of his grandson by making plans for a dream car to be called the Betsy. Explicit
descriptions of sex and strong language. 1971.
Shining King: The Children of the Lion, Volume 18 RC 51108
by Peter Danielson
read by John Horton
2 cassettes
The Scholar recalls the death of King Saul, then speaks of David, the Shining
King, who is to secure his kingdom, and of the Child of the Lion who will fight
by his side. Sequel to The Death of Kings (RC 38505). Violence, strong
language, and some descriptions of sex. 1995.
The Golden Age RC 51122
by Gore Vidal
read by Jim Zeiger
4 cassettes
Fictional coverage of the American cultural and political scene from 1939,
when the United States debated entering World War II, until 1954 after the Korean
War. Caroline Sanford, producer-actress and Washington newspaper publisher,
and her journalist nephew provide insider views on Franklin Delano Roosevelt's
and Harry Truman's terms of office. Bestseller 2000.
Peel My Love like an Onion RC 51125
by Ana Castillo
read by Gabriella Cavallero
2 cassettes
Carmen becomes a professional flamenco dancer in Chicago, despite a leg crippled
by childhood polio. She tells the story of her midlife crisis and a romantic
triangle--herself; Augustín, an older married lover; and Manolo, a younger
dancer--including their desertion, and how she wins them back. Some descriptions
of sex. 1999.
Cruel as the Grave: A Medieval Mystery RC 51126
by Sharon Kay Penman
read by Barbara Caruso
2 cassettes
London, 1193. Justin de Quincy is entrusted by Queen Eleanor of Aquitaine to
learn whether her son, the imprisoned crusader-king Richard Lionheart, is still
alive. Meanwhile, a neighbor asks Justin to investigate the murder of a young
Welsh girl. Sequel to The Queen's Man (RC 47849). Some violence. 1998.
Graveyard Dust RC 51129
by Barbara Hambly
read by Richard Davidson
3 cassettes
New Orleans, 1834. Free man of color Benjamin January's voodoo queen sister,
Olympia Corbier, is accused of poisoning a white man. Ben is determined to free
her from the squalid jail as yellow fever sweeps the city. His investigation
uncovers the intermingled Creole lineage of the deceased. Some violence. 1999.
All Tomorrow's Parties RC 51134
by William Gibson
read by Robert O'Keefe
2 cassettes
Colin Laney--from Idoru (RC 42981)--discovers another nodal point
on his computer. A universe-altering event will occur on San Francisco's Bay
Bridge, now a squatters' shantytown after structural damage. Laney hires ex-cop
Rydell--from Virtual Light (RC 37441)--to stop a killer and prevent
billionaire Cody Harwood from taking over the world. Strong language. 1999.
The Seventh Man RC 51135
by Max Brand
read by Bob Askey
2 cassettes (Reissue)
They said Dan Barry was the man no one could kill, that his dog was a tamed
wolf, and that his horse was the fastest in the West. Vic Gregg knew all this:
Barry had once saved his life. But now the law tells Vic he must betray Barry--or
die. Some violence. 1921.
Can't Take My Eyes Off of You RC 51140
by Kasey Michaels
read by Martha Harmon Pardee
2 cassettes
Cold feet over her upcoming wedding sends socialite Shelby Taite on a quest
to experience real life. Escaping to a small town and a job in a diner, Shelby
doesn't realize her family sent security expert Quinn Delaney to anonymously
protect her. Some explicit descriptions of sex and some strong language. 2000.
Return to the Heartland: Heartland Heritage Series, Book 4 RC 51141
by June Masters Bacher
read by Jill Ferris
3 cassettes
California, 1945. After the war twenty-year-old aspiring writer Marvel Harrington
and her family are finally able to return home to Texas. Although her first
love, Titus, is presumed dead, Marvel continues to believe that her faith in
God might bring his return. Sequel to Where Lies Our Hope (RC 36466).
1993.
Honey Moon RC 51147
by Susan Elizabeth Phillips
read by Kristin Allison
3 cassettes
Orphaned sixteen-year-old tomboy Honey Moon is unexpectedly picked by fortyish
cowboy actor Dash Coogan to costar in his television show. Over the following
decade the relationships between Honey and Dash, and between Honey and a third
costar, Eric Dillon, go through dramatic changes. Explicit descriptions of sex
and strong language. 1993.
Pacific Vortex! RC 51151
by Clive Cussler
read by Bob Askey
2 cassettes (Reissue)
Deep-sea expert Dirk Pitt is put to the ultimate test as he plunges into the
perilous waters of the "Pacific vortex," a fog-shrouded zone where dozens of
ships have vanished without a trace. The latest victim is a nuclear submarine.
Some descriptions of sex and some strong language. 1982.
Knight of the Demon Queen RC 51152
by Barbara Hambly
read by Kristin Allison
2 cassettes
In this sequel to Dragonshadow (RC 50394) Jenny Waynest still suffers
from her past possession by the demon Amayon. Now her husband, Lord John Aversin,
is blackmailed by the cruel Aohila, the Demon Queen, to assist Amayon on a quest
into a strange land. For junior and senior high readers. 2000.
Red Rover RC 51156
by James Fenimore Cooper
read by Erik Sandvold
4 cassettes
Classic maritime adventure set in the years just before the American Revolution.
Disguised as a common sailor, Lieutenant Henry Ark sets out to trap an elusive
pirate called the Red Rover. Following a storm and a mutiny, Ark--along with
a charming young woman and her governess--is rescued by the pirate himself.
1827.
Mrs. Pollifax Unveiled RC 51161
by Dorothy Gilman
read by Suzanne Toren
1 cassette
Part-time CIA agent Mrs. Pollifax and cohort John Farrell are dispatched to
Syria to find the young woman who, after thwarting an airplane hijacking, was
kidnapped by terrorists. 2000.
The Mysterious Affair at Styles: Poirot's First Case RC 51162
by Agatha Christie
read by Tom Martin
2 cassettes
In Hercule Poirot's first case the retired Belgian police detective investigates
the death of Emily Cavendish, an elderly heiress, who, to the distress of her
stepchildren, had recently married a fortune hunter. 1920.
The Day We Met RC 51165
by Barbara Bretton
read by Martha Harmon Pardee
2 cassettes
Lonely, single mother Maggy O'Brien falls in love and has a whirlwind romantic
weekend in Atlantic City with divorced policeman Conor Riley. But once back
home, they encounter disapproval from their families. Will their mutual attraction
stand the test of time? Some explicit descriptions of sex and some strong language.
1999.
The Perfect Gift RC 51167
by Christina Skye
read by Martha Harmon Pardee
3 cassettes
Nicholas Draycott has hired jewelry designer Maggie Kincade to showcase an
international gem exhibition. But her late father is suspected of being a jewel
thief, and Nicholas implores his friend, Jared MacNeill, to investigate. Sequel
to Bride of the Mist (RC 45317). 1999.
Rage of Eagles: Eagle Series, Book 5 RC 51172
by William W. Johnstone
read by Jack Fox
2 cassettes
Western territories, late 1870s. Falcon MacCallister, with a reputation as
a cold-blooded killer, is searching the northwest for Nance Noonan, who ambushed
Falcon's father, Jamie. Unfortunately, Noonan believes he has nothing to fear
from his pursuer. Sequel to Scream of Eagles (RC 49665). Violence and
strong language. 1998.
Cherokee Dragon: A Novel of the Real People RC 51184
by Robert J. Conley
read by Robert O'Keefe
2 cassettes
A fictionalized biography of the eighteenth-century Cherokee leader Dragging
Canoe, who envisions the unification of all Native Peoples to block the westward
expansion of Europeans in the United States. His efforts to achieve this and
to preserve ancestral lands incorporate many Cherokee beliefs and traditions.
2000.
Winter's Heart: The Wheel of Time, Book 9 RC 51203
by Robert Jordan
read by Roy Avers
5 cassettes
In this sequel to The Path of Daggers (RC 47082), the final encounter
between the Light and the Shadow is imminent. Rand al'Thor, the dragon reborn,
has been forced into hiding as both sides seek to control his participation
in the last battle. Some violence. Bestseller 2000.
Nop's Trials RC 51205
by Donald McCaig
read by Fred Major
2 cassettes (Reissue)
Nop, a champion border collie, faces a new kind of trial when he is kidnapped.
Behind the snatching is a jealous stockdog handler who begrudges the trophies
and acclaim received by the dog's owner, Lewis Burkholder. Prequel to Nop's
Hope (RC 45745). 1984.
Disguised Blessing RC 51206
by Georgia Bockoven
read by Madelyn Buzzard
2 cassettes
When Catherine's fifteen-year-old daughter is burned in an accident, she learns
the true character of her fiancé--and cancels the wedding. Then Catherine
meets Rick Sawyer, a fireman and mentor in the burn unit, who is also a college
friend of her brother's. Together they struggle to repair the teen's life. 2000.
After Innocence RC 51207
by Brenda Joyce
read by Sharon Murray
3 cassettes
by 1901 when she is twenty, Sofie O'Neal has her life mapped out. She will
support herself as an artist and never marry. Her mother agrees, believing suitors
would be turned off by Sofie's limp from a childhood injury. They are both shocked
when handsome rake Edward Delanza begins encouraging Sofie otherwise. Explicit
descriptions of sex and some strong language. 1994.
The Black Swan RC 51209
by Mercedes Lackey
read by Mitzi Friedlander
3 cassettes
Young Prince Siegfried, a known womanizer, falls in love with Princess Odette,
whom sorcerer von Rothbart has transformed into a white swan by day. But the
sorcerer pays a high price for misjudging women, especially his daughter Odile.
Based on the story of the ballet Swan Lake. Some descriptions of sex.
1999.
Seasons under Heaven RC 51217
by Beverly LaHaye and Terri Blackstock
read by Janis Gray
2 cassettes
Each mother living on Cedar Circle has her own concerns. One is a single mom,
another suffers from empty-nest syndrome, the third wants a career, and the
fourth faces an uncertain future. As they bond together to save a dying child,
they discover the preciousness of life. 1999.
Nightfall and Other Stories RC 51219
by Isaac Asimov
read by Fred Major
3 cassettes (Reissue)
Twenty science fiction stories written between 1941 and 1967. The title piece,
considered a classic of the genre and later expanded into a novel (RC 32812),
tells of a civilization on the planet Lagash, where night falls once in two
thousand years. Asimov's comments and notes precede each story. 1969.
To Love and to Honor RC 51222
by Emilie Loring
read by Mitzi Friedlander
2 cassettes
Twenty-four-year-old heiress Cindy Clinton was married (by proxy) to the son
of her father's business partner. As soon as both older men have died, Cindy
begins divorce proceedings. Then a handsome, mysterious emissary from her husband
arrives in town and begs her not to leave him. 1950.
The First Time RC 51223
by Joy Fielding
read by Erin Jones
3 cassettes
Jake, who married Mattie sixteen years ago because she was pregnant, leaves
her for his latest mistress. Meanwhile, Mattie experiences odd symptoms and
learns she has Lou Gehrig's disease. When Jake insists on moving back in, the
couple's relationship slowly changes. Some explicit descriptions of sex and
some strong language. 2000.
Here Comes the Sun! RC 51227
by Emilie Loring
read by Ann Hodapp
2 cassettes (Reissue)
On her way to meet her prospective husband, Julie Lorraine leaves the train
to rescue a dog. She is followed by James Trafford, who believes the dog belongs
to Julie. Suddenly, Julie finds herself married to James and involved in a world
of political intrigue and heartrending doubt. 1924.
Henrietta RC 51228
by Marion Chesney
read by Madelyn Buzzard
2 cassettes
Twenty-six-year-old Henrietta Sandford seems destined for spinsterhood, which
suits her unwed vicar brother, Henry, who wishes her to serve as his hostess.
But when she receives a sizable inheritance from their great aunt, Henrietta
travels to London with plans to conquer high society. 1979.
Thumbsucker RC 51230
by Walter Kirn
read by Bruce Huntey
2 cassettes
Still a thumbsucker in high school, Justin Cobb is finally hypnotized by his
hippie dentist into losing his habit. Anxious to find a replacement, Justin
tries smoking, drinking, Ritalin, debating, fly-fishing, and religion, but finds
solace nowhere. Strong language and some explicit descriptions of sex. 1999.
A Rag, a Bone, and a Hank of Hair RC 51238
by Jonathan Gash
read by Fred Major
2 cassettes
Lovejoy is hired by a criminal associate to find out who is flooding the market
with fake gemstones. When Lovejoy discovers that a London friend has been murdered
and his business seized by an unscrupulous dealer, he helps the widow and son
avenge the wrong. Strong language and some violence. 1999.
Greenhouse Summer RC 51242
by Norman Spinrad
read by Chris Parente
2 cassettes
The world is on the brink of environmental disaster with global warming. At
the United Nations environmental conference in Paris, spin doctor Monique Calhoun
realizes "Condition Venus" is imminent, and, with the aid of an assassin, rushes
to save the world. Some descriptions of sex, some violence, and some strong
language. 1999.
Communion Blood: A Novel of Saint-Germain RC 51245
by Chelsea Quinn Yarbro
read by Fred Major
4 cassettes
When his employer, Olivia Clemens, died a true death, vampire Niklos Aulirios
inherited her property. But his claim is being questioned by someone purporting
to be a relative of Olivia's husband. Niklos invokes the help of fellow vampire
Ragoczy Sanct' Germain, who also knows Olivia was never married. 1999.
The Ditched Blonde: A Carl Wilcox Mystery RC 51246
by Harold Adams
read by Fred Major
1 cassette
Itinerant sign painter Carl Wilcox is in Greenhill, South Dakota, when the
sheriff asks him to investigate the four-year-old case of a pregnant teenager's
murder. But soon after Wilcox starts asking questions, another homicide occurs.
Some violence. 1995.
Lead, So I Can Follow: A Carl Wilcox Mystery RC 51248
by Harold Adams
read by Fred Major
1 cassette
Itinerant sign painter Carl Wilcox and his wife Hazel--who met in No Badge,
No Gun (RC 50444)--are spending their honeymoon camping, when they hear
a murder committed. They are soon hired to investigate that death along with
a suspicious suicide. Both cases lead to beautiful women. Some violence. 2000.
Portrait of a Lady RC 51264
by Henry James
read by Patricia Beaudry
4 cassettes (Reissue)
As an American traveling abroad, wealthy and attractive Isabel Archer discovers
both the beauty and deception of European society. And in the process she gains
self-knowledge. 1881.
One Police Plaza RC 51265
by William J. Caunitz
read by George Guidall
2 cassettes (Reissue)
New York City police detective Dan Malone becomes suspicious of the murder
of a low-level clerk who inexplicably had access to an elite club. When Malone
discovers other odd contradictions in the victim's background, he is removed
from the case but decides to solve the crime alone. Strong language. 1984.
The Mark: The Beast Rules the World RC 51272
by Tim LaHaye and Jerry B. Jenkins
read by Bob Askey
2 cassettes
Three days into the Great Tribulation, Nicolae Carpathia is proclaiming himself
the true Christ. Yet many see him as Satan. The Tribulation Force struggles
to survive, as Carpathia orders all people to receive the Mark (a visible tattoo
and an implanted biochip) or face the guillotine. Sequel to The Indwelling
(RC 50275). Bestseller 2000.
Code to Zero RC 51273
by Ken Follett
read by Bob Askey
2 cassettes
In January 1958, as the United States prepares to launch its answer to Soviet
satellite Sputnik, key space scientist Luke Lucas wakes up in a public toilet
with a hangover and amnesia. Luke must reconstruct his identity in order to
thwart a sabotage plot--and the clock is ticking. Some strong language. Bestseller
2000.
From the Corner of His Eye RC 51274
by Dean Koontz
read by Chuck Benson
4 cassettes
Junior Cain feels rejuvenated after pushing his beloved bride to her death,
but he senses enemies in a spooky cop and a boy named Bartholomew. As Cain ruthlessly
seeks Barty, the gifted boy uses quantum physics to overcome his blindness.
Violence, some descriptions of sex, and some strong language. Bestseller 2000.
Dr. Death RC 51275
by Jonathan Kellerman
read by David Hartley-Margolin
3 cassettes
Los Angeles detective Milo Sturgis seeks help from psychologist Alex Delaware
when a doctor who is known for mercy killing is murdered in his "suicide van."
Suspects include the relatives of his victims and his own son. Violence, strong
language, and some explicit descriptions of sex. Bestseller 2000.
Chaos Theory RC 51279
by Gary Krist
read by Gregory Gorton
2 cassettes
Two seventeen-year-old Washington, D.C., friends--white Jason Rourke and black
Dennis Monroe--venture into a seedy neighborhood to buy marijuana. But the transaction
sours and the next day they learn that the dealer, an undercover cop, has been
found dead. Although innocent, the two are soon on the run. Violence and strong
language. 2000.
The Ladies Auxiliary RC 51280
by Tova Mirvis
read by Annie Wauters
3 cassettes
Young, widowed Jewish convert Batsheva Jacobs moves with her child to the Orthodox
community of Memphis, Tennessee, where she shocks the staid social order with
her fresh ideas and unconventional ways. The straitlaced women ostracize Batsheva
as a bad influence on their teenage daughters. 1999.
Equal Love: Stories RC 51282
by Peter Ho Davies
read by Steven Carpenter
1 cassette
A dozen stories about the bonds of family ties. In "The Next Life" Lim, a young
Chinese American and dutiful son, hires professional mourners to keep vigil
with his father's casket. Joining them in a high stakes poker game, Lim surprises
all with his change of luck. Some strong language. 2000.
Silent Justice RC 51283
by William Bernhardt
read by Gregory Gorton
3 cassettes
Tulsa attorney Ben Kincaid and his student assistant, Christina McCall, represent
the parents of eleven children who died from cancer caused when a local machinery
corporation dumped toxic chemicals into the town's drinking water. Meanwhile,
a serial killer is murdering employees of the company. Some violence and some
strong language. 2000.
Station Wagon Set RC 51285
by Faith Baldwin
read by Colleen Delany
3 cassettes
Six interconnected stories set in a fictional suburban town. Little Oxford
"is definitely gentry and definitely county," and Baldwin relates tales of these
commuters and weekenders whose lives are concerned mainly with love affairs
and marital entanglements. 1938.
The Stick Game: A Gabriel Du Pré Mystery RC 51287
by Peter Bowen
read by Robert Sams
2 cassettes
Du Pré finds a connection between two investigations: the disappearance
of a teenage boy and the frequency of birth defects among Native Americans living
near the Persephone gold mine. The first case begins as Du Pré and longtime
companion Madelaine visit a Crow people's fair in Montana. Strong language.
2000.
Scream in Silence RC 51288
by Eleanor Taylor Bland
read by Nanette Savard
2 cassettes
Detective Marti MacAlister and her partner Vic Jessenovik investigate a serial
arsonist who is terrorizing Lincoln Prairie, Illinois. In one house the body
of a former classmate of Vic's is discovered. Meanwhile, Marti has remarried
and lives with a blended family, while Vic copes with his sick wife. Some strong
language. 2000.
Boredom RC 51292
by Alberto Moravia
read by Rick Rohan
2 cassettes
Dino, an Italian artist from a wealthy, pampered background, recalls having
always felt "bored" or detached from reality. Now in his mid-thirties, he becomes
fixated on Cecilia, a young model, and sets about trying to "own" her, blurring
the distinctions between sex, money, and love. 1960.
Host Family RC 51293
by Mameve Medwed
read by Laura Giannarelli
2 cassettes
For twenty years Daisy and Henry Lewis have been hosts for foreign students
attending Harvard University, until Henry leaves with the last one. Daisy, in
turn, takes up with Truman Wolff, while their two respective children fall in
love together. But which relationships will stand the test of time? 2000.
Chill Factor RC 51294
by Chris Rogers
read by Annie Wauters
3 cassettes
Attorney-turned-bounty-hunter Dixie Flannigan is shocked when she witnesses
Edna Pine, an old friend and neighbor, rob a bank and die in the process. When
two other "granny bandits" are also killed, the subsequent investigation leads
to a mysterious "Shepherd" and his network of associates. Some violence and
some strong language. 2000.
Contempt RC 51299
by Alberto Moravia
read by Christopher Walker
2 cassettes
The story of an Italian screenwriter whose frustrations provoke a marital crisis.
His suspicions and relentless questioning of his wife's feelings push her into
the betrayal he so fears. Basis for the film Le Mépris by Jean-Luc
Godard. 1954.
Career by Proxy RC 51301
by Faith Baldwin
read by Margaret Strom
2 cassettes
Joan Armstrong, twenty-two, has been raised in luxury, is well-traveled, and
speaks several languages. But she is restless and wants a job. When former secretarial
school classmate Adelaide becomes ill, Joan jumps at the chance to fill in until
Adelaide can return to work. 1939.
Some Old Lover's Ghost RC 51302
by Judith Lennox
read by Vanessa Maroney
4 cassettes
British biographer Rebecca Bennett, following a miscarriage and romantic breakup,
is hired to write the life story of elderly dame Tilda Franklin--a popular social
activist. Rebecca falls for Tilda's grandson. Their relationship is threatened
when she uncovers many family secrets--including a murder. 1997.
For All Your Life RC 51304
by Emilie Loring
read by Annie Wauters
2 cassettes (Reissue)
Anne Kendrick, a contented New York career woman, suddenly becomes the heir
of a wealthy woman she has never met. When Anne goes to claim her large estate
on a wild mountain top, she has no idea of the nightmare that awaits her. 1952.
The Contract Surgeon RC 51305
by Dan O'Brien
read by Robert Sams
2 cassettes
Fictionalized account of the friendship between Dr. McGillycuddy and Sioux
leader Crazy Horse. McGillycuddy, a private physician working under contract
for the army, must decide whether to act as a doctor or a friend when the seriously
wounded chief faces cruel imprisonment. Some violence and some strong language.
1999.
A Daughter of the Land RC 51307
by Gene Stratton-Porter
read by Michele Schaeffer
2 cassettes (Reissue)
Kate Bates, the youngest daughter in a large family of rich Indiana farmers,
resents the fact that she is not to be educated or given her own land. Kate
finally rebels and spends years struggling to achieve her dreams. 1918.
The Conformist RC 51315
by Alberto Moravia
read by Faith Potts
2 cassettes
As a young boy Marcello feels a conflict between pleasure in violent acts--like
killing lizards--and his desire to be "normal." His struggle continues into
adulthood during the Mussolini era, until he receives an assignment that causes
him to lose control. Basis for the 1970 film by Bernardo Bertolucci. Some violence.
1951.
Ciara's Song: Witch World RC 51316
by Andre Norton and Lyn McConchie
read by Mary Kane
2 cassettes
Ciara's parents and siblings are killed when she is nine--she survives because
of her mother's foresight. After being rescued and cared for by Lord Tarnoor,
she eventually falls in love and marries his son Trovagh, and they begin raising
their own family. Then an evil sorcerer threatens to destroy everything. 1998.
The Beautyful Ones Are Not Yet Born RC 51318
by Ayi Kwei Armah
read by Michael Scherer
2 cassettes
A dedicated and honest middle-class civil servant in a newly independent African
country is scorned by his wife and fellow citizens for his truthfulness and
good intentions. Widespread popular cynicism and disillusionment are being fueled
by the corrupt political regime in the nation's capital. Some descriptions of
sex and some strong language. 1968.
Perish Twice RC 51335
by Robert B. Parker
read by Constance Crawford
2 cassettes
In this sequel to Family Honor (RC 48857) Boston P.I. Sunny Randall
is hired briefly by a feminist lesbian to protect her against a stalker, but
a murder and puzzling loose ends keep Sunny unofficially on the case. Meanwhile,
both Sunny's sister and a good friend experience troubling breakups. Strong
language. Bestseller 2000.
Heart of the Sea RC 51351
by Nora Roberts
read by Martha Harmon Pardee
2 cassettes
Wealthy American Trevor Magee returns to his ancestral village of Ardmore,
Ireland, and falls in love with ambitious Darcy Gallagher. But the native ghosts
have their own plans. Sequel to Tears of the Moon (RC 50766). Some
explicit descriptions of sex and some strong language. Bestseller 2000.
The Stanislaski Brothers: Mikhail and Alex RC 51352
by Nora Roberts
read by Kristin Allison
3 cassettes
Relates the tempestuous love affairs of the Stanislaski brothers. In Luring
a Lady, Mikhail is attracted to the owner of the rundown apartment building
in which he lives. In Convincing Alex, Bess McNee must convince Officer
Stanislaski that she is really a scriptwriter. Explicit descriptions of sex
and strong language. Bestseller 2000.
Protect and Defend RC 51353
by Richard North Patterson
read by Martha Harmon Pardee
4 cassettes
A death on the Supreme Court enables new president Kerry Kilcannon, from No
Safe Place (RC 47001), to nominate pro-choice judge Caroline Masters, from
The Final Judgment (RC 41627). But Masters has just been involved in
a controversial case involving a pregnant fifteen-year-old with pro-life parents.
Some strong language. Bestseller 2000.
Too Far to Go: The Maples Stories RC 51354
by John Updike
read by Jim Zeiger
2 cassettes (Reissue)
A collection of seventeen stories about Richard and Joan Maples, written between
1956 and 1979. Traces the decline and fall of their marriage, from its buoyant
early stages, through the child-rearing years, to the confession of infidelities
and eventual divorce. Some descriptions of sex and some strong language. 1979.
Rich Girl, Poor Girl RC 51355
by Faith Baldwin
read by Kristin Allison
2 cassettes
In Riverport, a small town just across the river from Canada, Doc Ballard is
retiring, and Jonathan Kimber, the son of an old friend, is taking over his
practice. When Jonathan meets Doc's niece, Rose, he likes her immediately. But
the daughter of the town's wealthy ex-state senator wants him for herself. 1936.
The Orchid Hunter RC 51357
by Jill Marie Landis
read by Kristin Allison
2 cassettes
Growing up on an African island, Joya Penn often has nightmares about someone
who looks like her. In London, Janelle Mandeville has the same experience. The
arrival of orchid hunter Trevor Mandeville on Joya's island helps uncover a
long-kept secret about these two women. Some descriptions of sex. 2000.
The Scent of Water RC 51360
by Elizabeth Goudge
read by Jill Ferris
2 cassettes (Reissue)
Middle-aged businesswoman Mary Lindsay retires to an English country home,
left to her by an eccentric cousin (whom she never met). Seeking solutions to
her own problems, Mary helps her neighbors solve theirs. At the same time, she
begins to understand her cousin's enigmatic personality. 1963.
Angel of Hope RC 51369
by Lurlene McDaniel
read by Kristin Allison
1 cassette
In this sequel to Angel of Mercy (RC 50608) Heather comes home from
Africa and persuades her mother, a physician, to return to Uganda with her.
But Heather becomes deathly ill and her younger sister Amber agrees to go in
her place. For senior high readers. 2000.
Murphy RC 51376
by Gary Paulsen
read by L.J. Ganser
1 cassette
Al Murphy, thirty-two, is the sixty-four-dollar-a-month sheriff of Cincherville,
Colorado. When twelve-year-old Sarah Penches is found raped and murdered in
the livery stable, Murphy sets out to find the culprit. But before he can, several
more people are killed. Prequel to Murphy's Gold (RC 28863). Some violence.
1987.
Tough Cookie RC 51377
by Diane Mott Davidson
read by Martha Harmon Pardee
2 cassettes
When her kitchen is shut down by inspectors, Goldy Schultz begins hosting a
TV cooking show and working as a personal chef. She also plans to sell a valuable
pair of skis to ex-boyfriend Doug Portman. Then Doug's body is found on a ski
slope and everything goes terribly wrong. Includes recipes. 2000.
The High Road RC 51389
by Faith Baldwin
read by Jill Ferris
2 cassettes
Jill Hamilton, twenty-five, has had a multitude of jobs during her seven years
in New York. Currently, she is companion to a wealthy man's two spoiled granddaughters
and niece. When Jill reencounters Dan Hardy, whom she originally met on a cruise,
she leaves her work and follows him to South America. 1937.
Follow the Stars Home RC 51392
by Luanne Rice
read by Martha Harmon Pardee
3 cassettes
Dianne had one date with pediatrician Alan McIntosh before his sailor brother,
Tim, swept her off her feet and then bolted when he learned their unborn child
would be disabled. Now, as Alan helps Dianne with eleven-year-old Julia, they
both hide their feelings. Some descriptions of sex and some strong language.
2000.
Blue Deer Thaw RC 51397
by Jamie Harrison
read by Jim Zeiger
2 cassettes
Corpses begin to surface with the spring thaw in sparsely inhabited Absaroka
County, Montana. Sheriff Jules Clement investigates the circumstances while
courting his deputy, Caroline Fair, and contending with the wedding of his best
friends in the newly renovated hotel outside Blue Deer. Strong language and
some violence. 2000.
Abduction RC 51403
by Robin Cook
read by Richard Hauenstein
2 cassettes
Perry Bergman's marine exploration company encounters problems drilling into
a sea mountain under the Atlantic Ocean. He joins a diving team on a submersible
craft, and they discover a subterranean world far beyond anything they'd imagined.
Some descriptions of sex, some violence, and some strong language. Bestseller
2000.
Off Keck Road RC 51410
by Mona Simpson
read by Jill Fox
1 cassette
A novella venturing into the hearts of three women--Bea, June, and Shelley--who
have ties to Green Bay, Wisconsin. In the opening vignette, Bea drives her Christmas-present
car to pick up the more-popular but less-wealthy June while both are home from
college in 1956. Bestseller 2000.
Cousin Rosamund RC 51414
by Rebecca West
read by Mitzi Friedlander
3 cassettes
London, 1920s. In this sequel to This Real Night (RC 24538), twins
Rose and Mary Aubrey despise their cousin Rosamund's new husband. They move
into an inn on the Thames to live with family friends. Mary finds contentment
in her music, and Rose falls in love. Some strong language. 1985.
Command the Sun: The Liberty Bell, Book 7 RC 51415
by Gilbert Morris
read by Jack Fox
2 cassettes
Boston, 1779. In this sequel to The Right Hand of God (RC 49661) Matthew
Bradford regrets having claimed the title Sir Matthew Rochester. In England
he becomes entangled with Claude Aumont and Aumont's niece, Stella, and loses
his fortune. Matthew then returns to America and finds true contentment. 2000.
Slab Rat RC 51417
by Ted Heller
read by Fred Major
2 cassettes
Zachary Arlen Post changed his name and his entire resume to snag his associate-editor
position at It magazine. He covets promotions and hopes to marry into
a prestigious family. But now a newly hired Harvard man threatens to outpace
him. Strong language and some descriptions of sex. 2000.
Blackout RC 51418
by John J. Nance
read by Jack Fox
3 cassettes
Airliners are suddenly being shot down by unknown terrorists. When investigative
reporter Robert MacCabe--from The Last Hostage (RC 48369)--survives
one such crash in Vietnam, he discovers that the culprits are after his laptop
computer. FBI agent Kat Bronsky joins him in the search for the shadowy group.
Violence. 2000.
The Special Prisoner RC 51430
by Jim Lehrer
read by Richard Hauenstein
2 cassettes
Fifty years after being a Japanese POW, retired Methodist bishop John Quincy
Watson spies his chief interrogator and torturer at an airport and tracks him
to his hotel room. As Watson confronts his old enemy, he finds his faith and
pastoral training tested by the desire for vengeance. Violence and strong language.
2000.
Inversions RC 51433
by Iain M. Banks
read by Richard Hauenstein
3 cassettes
On a distant planet two strange travelers become assistants to separate rulers.
Doctor Vosill, a lowly female, becomes physician to ailing King Quience, while
warrior DeWar is the personal bodyguard to General UrLeyn. Both are mistrusted
as outsiders and, although they never meet, both are connected. Violence and
strong language. 1998.
Greenwich RC 51441
by Howard Fast
read by Bruce Huntey
1 cassette
Wealthy Greenwich, Connecticut, residents Richard and Sally Castle host a dinner
party that includes as guests a priest and a nun--Monsignor Donovan and Sister
Pat Brody. Richard is an ex-government employee with a dark secret and before
long the past catches up with him. Violence and strong language. 2000.
Fencing the Sky RC 51442
by James Galvin
read by Fred Major
2 cassettes
Modern-day western centers on rancher Mike Arans, who kills a long-hated neighbor
known for injuring cattle with his ATV-induced stampedes. As Arans flees on
horseback, flashbacks illustrate the problems faced by small-time ranchers in
the late twentieth century. Strong language and some violence. 1999.
The Cat Who Smelled a Rat RC 51464
by Lilian Jackson Braun
read by Bob Askey
2 cassettes
Moose County awaits the first snowfall, hoping it will end the drought that
may be the cause of a rash of fires. Columnist Jim Qwilleran suspects arson
when his Siamese cats Koko and Yum Yum demand his attention with catfits. Then
a murder occurs, and the local bookstore goes up in flames. Bestseller 2001.
Hiding in the Shadows RC 51472
by Kay Hooper
read by Laura Giannarelli
2 cassettes
Awaking from a coma, Faith Parker learns that all her bills--hospital and personal--were
paid by Dinah Leighton, who is now missing. Then Faith begins to dream of a
man she doesn't remember and of a violence that seems very real. Companion to
Stealing Shadows (RC 51473). Violence and strong language. Bestseller
2000.
The Last King of Texas RC 51477
by Rick Riordan
read by Robert Sams
3 cassettes
A medievalist is murdered at the University of Texas, San Antonio. Just after
private investigator Tres Navarre is asked to replace the deceased professor,
a mail bomb explodes and the sleuth accepts the job his mother called "safe."
Navarre tracks the killer into the Mexican drug underworld. Some strong language.
2000.
House of Illusions RC 51486
by Pauline Gedge
read by Annie Wauters
3 cassettes
In this sequel to Lady of the Reeds (RC 45180) Thu, Pharaoh Ramses'
former concubine, has been exiled to her village for plotting his death. Thu
seeks redemption but jeopardizes her life as well as her son's when she contacts
the royal court. Some descriptions of sex and some violence. 1997.
Now It's Time to Say Goodbye RC 51492
by Dale Peck
read by Steven Carpenter
3 cassettes
Multilayered portrayal of a town in crisis. A disillusioned homosexual New
York couple emigrate to an isolated Kansas town only to find the people violently
divided by race and divergent perspectives on life. Their arrival triggers additional
acts of rape, murder, and general mayhem as the community struggles with long-pent
ills. Descriptions of sex, violence, and strong language. 1998.
Do unto Others RC 51495
by Kristin Lattany
read by Michele Schaeffer
2 cassettes
Forty-nine-year-old Zena loves her hair salon, her husband Lucius, her best
friend and employee Vy, and all things African. Initially overjoyed when given
the chance to act as mother to a visiting young African woman, Zena soon changes
her mind. Some explicit descriptions of sex and some strong language. 2000.
L.A. Dead RC 51598
by Stuart Woods
read by Gregory Gorton
2 cassettes
Lawyer Stone Barrington leaves his Mafia fiancée, Dolce Bianchi, in
Italy when his true love, Arrington Calder, calls for help from Los Angeles.
Arrington is a suspect in the murder of her movie-star husband, Vance. Dolce
is not happy. Explicit descriptions of sex, violence, and strong language. 2000.
Skinhead RC 51697
by Jay Bennett
read by Bob Askey
1 cassette
A midnight phone call summons nineteen-year-old Jonathan Atwood to meet a dying
stranger across the country. Intrigued, Jonathan agrees, only to run afoul of
a vicious neo-Nazi gang when he reaches his destination. The trip is to change
his life and his attitudes forever. For junior and senior high readers. 1991.
The Clothes They Stood Up In RC 51770
by Alan Bennett
read by Suzanne Weintraub
1 cassette
When Mr. and Mrs. Ransome return home from a night at the opera, they discover
their flat has been burgled. Nothing is left--not even a roll of toilet paper.
And then, just after the insurance company has settled their claim, they receive
an interesting letter about their belongings. Some strong language. Bestseller
1998.
P Is for Peril RC 51899
by Sue Grafton
read by Mitzi Friedlander
3 cassettes
Private investigator Kinsey Millhone is hired by prominent physician Dowan
Purcell's ex-wife to find him. Medicare investigators are looking for the elderly
doctor, too, although his current wife isn't. Also, Kinsey is curious about
her office landlord's past when she discovers he's suspected of patricide. Some
strong language. Bestseller 2001.
Books for Children
Books listed in this issue of Talking Book Topics were recently sent
to cooperating libraries. The complete collection contains books by many authors
on fiction and nonfiction subjects, including animals, geography, nature, mystery,
sports, and others. Contact your cooperating library to learn more about the
wide range of books available in the collection.
Cassette books are labeled with the code RC and play at 15/16 ips. To order
books, fill out the order form and send it to your cooperating library.
Cassettes Nonfiction
Very Best (Almost) Friends: Poems of Friendship RC 48703
compiled by Paul B. Janeczko
read by Mimi Bederman
1 cassette
Anthology of twenty-four poems about people who occupy your thoughts, especially
friends but also enemies. Titles like "Another Poem to Send to Your Worst Enemy"
and "If I Could Put a Curse on You" are balanced by "Friendship," "Summertime
Sharing," and "To You." For grades 3-6. 1999.
Formula One Racing RC 48823
by Richard Huff
read by Larry Shapiro
1 cassette
An introduction to the world's fastest sport--formula one racing. Includes
biographies of famous drivers including Germany's Michael Schumacher, Brazil's
Ayrton Senna da Silva, and Canada's Jacques Villeneuve. For grades 5-8. 1998.
When I Was Your Age: Original Stories about Growing Up, Volume 2 RC 48846
edited by Amy Ehrlich
read by Ray DiZefalo
1 cassette
Another ten writers offer original autobiographical stories. The authors in
this volume are Norma Fox Mazer, Rita Williams-Garcia, Paul Fleischman, Jane
Yolen, E.L. Konigsburg, Howard Norman, Michael J. Rosen, Kyoko Mori, Karen Hesse,
and Joseph Bruchac. For grades 5-8. 1999.
Unsung Heroes of World War II: The Story of the Navajo Code Talkers RC 49188
by Deanne Durrett
read by Bill Wallace
1 cassette
Describes the role of the Navajo marines, nicknamed the Code Talkers, who developed
a code based on their Native American language during World War II. Explains
that this information system provided a means for secured communications among
American forces in the Pacific during the warfare. For grades 6-9. 1998.
Do Stars Have Points? Questions and Answers about Stars and Planets RC 50250
by Melvin Berger and Gilda Berger
read by Miriam Wagner
1 cassette
In a question and answer format, the authors explore various aspects of stars
and our solar system, including the Sun, planets, moons, comets, and asteroids.
Questions include "How are planets different from stars?" and "Why is Mars red?"
For grades 2-4. 1998.
Deep Space Astronomy RC 50251
by Gregory L. Vogt
read by Miriam Wagner
1 cassette
Describes various celestial objects, where they are located, and how they are
measured and observed from Earth and from spacecraft. Discusses recent discoveries
made possible by such technologies as the Hubble Space Telescope. Concludes
with predictions of future developments in astronomy. For grades 5-8. 1999.
The Story of the Olympics RC 50298
by Dave Anderson
read by Phil Regensdorf
1 cassette
Traces the history of the Olympics from its beginning in 776 B.C. to modern
times. Relates stories about medal-winning athletes who participate in events
such as track and field, gymnastics, swimming, diving, figure skating, skiing,
and speed skating. For grades 5-8. 2000.
How to Talk to Your Cat RC 50302
by Jean Craighead George
read by Cyn Delafield
1 cassette
Cats, being independent creatures, like to initiate conversations on their
own terms, the author explains, through touch, scent, sound, and body language.
She also discusses appropriate responses and special ways to speak to a cat
first. For grades 2-4. 2000.
How to Talk to Your Dog RC 50303
by Jean Craighead George
read by Cyn Delafield
1 cassette
The author explains how dogs convey meanings to their owners through touch,
smell, body language, and sounds. Suggests that kids who understand what their
dogs are indicating can also communicate ideas back to them. For grades 2-4.
2000.
Here We All Are RC 50343
by Tomie De Paola
read by Bruce Nelson
1 cassette
In this sequel to 26 Fairmount Avenue (RC 49410) future author-illustrator
Tomie and his family have just moved into their new house. He tells of kindergarten
adventures, dance class, and the anticipated arrival of a hoped-for baby sister.
For grades 2-4. 2000.
Coyote: North America's Dog RC 50344
by Stephen R. Swinburne
read by Gary Telles
1 cassette
Examines the member of the dog family known to Native Americans as the Trickster.
Highly adaptable and "the most effective large predator in America," the forty-pound
coyote has expanded its habitat to include most of the continent. Enemies include
ranchers and wolves. For grades 3-6. 1999.
Senegal RC 50577
by Elizabeth L. Berg
read by Len Mailloux
1 cassette
Describes the geography, history, economy, society, and religion of this west
African nation and former French colony. Also provides information on lifestyle,
languages, festivals, and foods. Includes "quick notes"--basic facts--and a
glossary. For grades 5-8. 1999.
Gary Paulsen RC 50699
by Stephanie True Peters
read by Michael Kramer
1 cassette
Episodes from the life of the adventure and survival-tale writer. Each chapter
begins with a quote from one of Paulsen's books, showing connections between
his writing and his own experiences as a farmhand, soldier, trapper, and traveler
by boat, motorcycle, and dogsled. For grades 5-8. 1999.
Barbados RC 51081
by Marie Louise Elias
read by Bob Moore
1 cassette
Discusses the geography, history, government, economy, and people of Barbados--a
small Caribbean island nation located in the Lesser Antilles. Tropical Barbados
was at one time an English colony. For grades 5-8. 2000.
Colombia RC 51123
by Marion Morrison
read by Gabriella Cavallero
1 cassette
Introduces the geography, history, government, economics, and culture of the
South American country. Includes information on the biodiversity of the land
as well as on the problems created by the cultivation of coca for cocaine production.
For grades 5-8 and older readers. 1999.
James Herriot's Treasury for Children RC 51132
by James Herriot
read by Bob Askey
1 cassette
The rural English veterinarian's animal stories for children are collected
in one volume including "Moses the Kitten," "Only One Woof" (also RC 24632),
"The Christmas Day Kitten," and "The Market Square Dog" among others. For grades
K-3 and older readers. 1991.
Chicken Soup for the Preteen Soul: 101 Stories of Changes, Choices, and Growing
Up for Kids Ages Nine-Thirteen RC 51269
by Jack Canfield and others
read by Kristin Allison
2 cassettes
A collection of true stories by and about preteens dealing with such topics
as friends, family, death, decisions, love, and growing pains. For grades 4-7.
Bestseller 2000.
Wow Canada! Exploring This Land from Coast to Coast to Coast RC 51325
by Vivien Bowers
read by Gregory Gorton
1 cassette
Written as a humorous journal by Guy (a thirteen-year-old based on the author's
son) as he travels with his parents and younger sister through each province
in Canada. Factual asides provide additional information about animals, food,
history, language, terrain, culture, and more. For grades 3-6 and older readers.
1999.
Rabies RC 51326
by Alvin Silverstein and others
read by Michael Consoli
1 cassette
Describes the treatment and prevention of rabies, as well as the history of
the disease and the discovery of a vaccine by Louis Pasteur. For grades 6-9
and older readers. 1994.
They Walk the Earth: The Extraordinary Travels of Animals on Land RC 51367
by Seymour Simon
read by L.J. Ganser
1 cassette
Discusses the movement and migration of mammals: caribou (reindeer), lemmings,
and polar bears from the Arctic lands; African elephants; and North American
bison (buffalo). There is also a brief description of nomadic humans and amphibians
such as frogs. For grades 3-6. 2000.
Juvenile Arthritis RC 51420
by Judith Peacock
read by Patricia McDermott
1 cassette
Discusses different types of juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, which is diagnosed
in about fifty thousand youngsters each year. Explains various treatments and
possible complications of the disease. Provides examples of how young people
cope and manage the pain. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 2000.
Kids' First Cookbook: Delicious-Nutritious Treats to Make Yourself! RC 51428
by American Cancer Society
read by Patricia McDermott
1 cassette
Fifty-three recipes with step-by-step instructions to help you follow the guidelines
of the food pyramid. Features drinks, breakfasts, lunches, and dinners, as well
as snacks and desserts. Includes Easy Monkey Bread, Taco Layer Dip, Yummy Veggie
Pizza, Chicken Swords, Sloppy Dogs, and Tornado Swirls. For grades K-3. 2000.
Living with Cerebral Palsy RC 51437
by Paul Pimm
read by Kerry Cundiff
1 cassette
Presents four young people between the ages of nine and eighteen who have varying
degrees of cerebral palsy. Discusses possible causes, effects, and treatment
of the condition. Explains how these four individuals deal with school, work,
and daily activities. For grades 3-6. 2000.
Bangladesh RC 51480
by Mariam Whyte
read by Michele Schaeffer
1 cassette
Describes the history, geography, people, and culture of the impoverished Asian
country of Bangladesh, which had once been part of both India and Pakistan.
Traces its development as an Islamic nation and discusses its socioeconomic
problems. For grades 5-8. 1999.
Yemen RC 51484
by Anna Hestler
read by Michael Consoli
1 cassette
Information about the geography, history, government, and people of this Middle
East country located on the southwestern end of the Arabian Peninsula. Describes
Yemen's Islamic society as well as past foreign occupations and internal wars.
For grades 5-8 and older readers. 1999.
Friendship Bracelets RC 51552
by Camilla Gryski
read by Jill Fox
1 cassette
Provides step-by-step instructions for creating bracelets in a variety of designs
using embroidery thread. Explains how to start with the simplest pattern, a
diagonal stripe. Discusses selecting materials, measuring the thread for different-sized
wrists, and forming the basic knot. Progressively harder projects follow. For
grades 3-6. 1993.
Life without Light: A Journey to Earth's Dark Ecosystems RC 51603
by Melissa Stewart
read by Gary Telles
1 cassette
A science journalist describes some unfamiliar habitats and proves that life
can exist in total darkness. Explains how scientists discovered remote ecosystems
in caves, the deep sea, hydrothermal vents on the ocean floor, underground aquifers,
and rock buried deep below Earth's surface. For grades 6-9. 1999.
Walt Disney: Creator of Mickey Mouse RC 51624
by Michael D. Cole
read by Bob Moore
1 cassette
Examines the life and career of Walt Disney, the entertainment industry pioneer
and Disneyland founder. Recalls that he was the first to apply sound and color
to film cartoons, and that through his efforts characters like Mickey Mouse,
Cinderella, and Pinocchio became familiar to children around the world. For
grades 4-7. 1996.
Feathered Dinosaurs RC 51695
by Christopher Sloan
read by Ken Kliban
1 cassette
Discusses the theory that birds are modern evolutionary descendants of dinosaurs,
comparing their skeletons and bone structure. Describes the 1996 discovery in
China of theropod fossils showing feathers. Explains the functions of various
feathers and possible evolution of arms to wings. For grades 4-7. 2000.
Cassettes Fiction
Strudel Stories RC 49331
by Joanne Rocklin
read by Grace Ragsdale
1 cassette
Lori is upset after her Grandpa Willy's death, but her sister, Jessica, finds
the right way to help Lori. They make apple strudel using Grandpa's recipe,
and they tell the family stories he told about their Jewish relatives who made
the same strudel in other times and places. For grades 3-6. 1999.
The Birthday Room RC 49749
by Kevin Henkes
read by Mimi Bederman
1 cassette
When twelve-year-old Ben visits his uncle in Oregon for the first time in ten
years, he becomes caught up in the strained relationship between his mother
and her brother. Ben also becomes interested in the girl next door and in making
his future as an artist. For grades 5-8. 1999.
Preacher's Boy RC 49750
by Katherine Paterson
read by Phil Regensdorf
1 cassette
Vermont, 1899. Robbie Hewitt, a minister's son, gives up being a Christian
six months before the turn of the century because he wants to pack a lot of
living in before that "Dread Day." But mostly Robbie winds up causing trouble
for his father and friends. For grades 5-8. 1999.
Which Witch? RC 49756
by Eva Ibbotson
read by Gillian Green
1 cassette
Weary of being a wizard, Arriman has been waiting hopefully for his replacement
to arrive. He finally resigns himself to marrying a witch who can give him a
successor. Beautiful Belladonna wishes to become his bride, but she must first
turn her white magic black. For grades 5-8. 1979.
Ira Sleeps Over RC 49758
by Bernard Waber
read by Cyn Delafield
1 cassette (Reissue)
Ira is delighted with his first invitation to spend the night at his friend
Reggie's house, until his mischievous older sister asks if he is taking along
his teddy bear. For preschool-grade 2. 1972.
It's All Greek to Me RC 49774
by Jon Scieszka
read by Ray Hagen
1 cassette
As they are about to go on stage, Joe, Fred, and Sam are transported back to
the time of Zeus and the other gods of Greek mythology, who, strangely enough,
behave much as the characters in the trio's class play. For grades 3-6. 1999.
Francie RC 50019
by Karen English
read by June Carter
1 cassette
Twelve-year-old Francie yearns for the day she and her family will join her
father in Chicago, where he has gone for work. Meanwhile, in segregation-era
Alabama Francie teaches sixteen-year-old newcomer Jesse to read. When Jesse
is accused of a crime, Francie decides to help him escape. For grades 5-8. Coretta
Scott King Honor Book. 1999.
Gus and Grandpa RC 50246
by Claudia Mills
read by Phil Regensdorf
1 cassette
As Gus turns seven and Grandpa turns seventy, the two continue to enjoy each
other's company around the house, out on errands, finding Grandpa's lost car,
and celebrating their birthdays. Easy chapter book. For grades K-3. 1997.
Gus and Grandpa and the Christmas Cookies RC 50247
by Claudia Mills
read by Phil Regensdorf
1 cassette
Having baked six dozen Christmas cookies for themselves and been given many
more from the neighbors, Gus and Grandpa find a rewarding solution to the problem
of disposing of their extra holiday treats. Easy chapter book. For grades K-3.
1997.
Anna All Year Round RC 50295
by Mary Downing Hahn
read by Gillian Green
1 cassette
In this fictionalized account of the author's mother's childhood in Baltimore,
Anna turns nine in 1913. During the year she gets caught cheating at long division,
takes her first ride in an automobile, throws herself a surprise party, and
breaks up a dog fight. For grades 3-6. 1999.
Stevie RC 50437
by John Steptoe
read by Chuck Young
1 cassette (Reissue)
When Stevie, a younger boy, comes to stay at Robert's house, Robert considers
him a pest. But then Stevie moves away with his family, and Robert, an only
child, remembers the good times they had together. For grades K-3. 1969.
The Case of the Firecrackers: Chinatown Mystery, Volume 3 RC 50507
by Laurence Yep
read by MaryBeth Wise
1 cassette
In this sequel to The Case of the Lion Dance (RC 50506) Lily accompanies
her actress great-aunt Tiger Lil to the filming of a television show in Chinatown.
When a prop gun fires real bullets, Lily and Tiger Lil must prove Lily's brother
was not responsible. For grades 4-7. 1999.
The Little House RC 50547
by Virginia Lee Burton
read by Kimberly Schraf
1 cassette (Reissue)
The story of a pretty little house built for a family by a man who never wanted
it to be sold. The seasons and the years pass, and gradually a city surrounds
the little house until it is rescued in a wonderful way. For grades K-3. Caldecott
Medal. 1942.
Stone Soup: An Old Tale RC 50548
retold by Marcia Brown
read by Chuck Young
1 cassette
When three hungry soldiers in a strange land ask some villagers for food, they
are told there is none. So the soldiers decide to show the townspeople how to
make soup from water and three round stones. For grades K-3. Caldecott Honor
Book. 1947.
Ereth's Birthday RC 50763
by Avi
read by Kimberly Schraf
1 cassette
Feeling neglected by Poppy and her children on his birthday, Ereth, the cantankerous
old porcupine, sets out looking for his favorite treat to cheer himself up.
Instead, he finds himself acting as "mother" to three young fox kits. Sequel
to Poppy and Rye (RC 46767). For grades 3-6. 2000.
Lord Brocktree RC 50859
by Brian Jacques
read by Brian Conn
3 cassettes
The mountain of Salamandastron needs the help of Brocktree, the badger lord,
and Dotti, a young haremaid, when evil comes in the form of the wildcat Ungatt
Trunn and his Blue Hordes. This is the thirteenth tale in the Redwall series.
For grades 5-8. 2000.
Jake's Orphan RC 50862
by Peggy Brooke
read by Dick Jenkins
1 cassette
North Dakota, 1926. Twelve-year-old orphan Tree Smith is chosen by dour Mr.
Gunderson to work on his prairie farm for a year to see if Tree is adoptable.
But when his wild younger brother Acorn shows up on the ranch, Tree's security
is threatened. For grades 5-8. 2000.
The Bad Beginning: A Series of Unfortunate Events, Book 1 RC 50907
by Lemony Snicket
read by Laura Giannarelli
1 cassette
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.
Bestseller 1999.
The Reptile Room: A Series of Unfortunate Events, Book 2 RC 50908
by Lemony Snicket
read by Laura Giannarelli
1 cassette
After narrowly escaping the menacing clutches of the dastardly Count Olaf in
The Bad Beginning (RC 50907), the Baudelaire orphans go to live with
Uncle Monty, a kindly herpetologist. For a brief time they are happy, but then
Count Olaf reappears. Some strong language. For grades 4-7. Bestseller 1999.
The Bungalow Mystery RC 50916
by Carolyn Keene
read by Kristin Allison
1 cassette
Nancy Drew has a terrifying experience in a deserted bungalow, while trying
to help a friend in trouble. For grades 3-6. 1930.
Mary Poppins Opens the Door RC 50919
by P.L. Travers
read by Anne Flosnik
1 cassette
In this sequel to Mary Poppins Comes Back (RC 50918) Jane and Michael
light off a fireworks rocket. But instead of producing a starburst in the sky,
the flare's single spark turns out to be Mary Poppins, who takes the Banks children
on more marvelous adventures. For grades 4-7. 1943.
Mary Poppins in the Park RC 50920
by P.L. Travers
read by Anne Flosnik
1 cassette
This sequel to Mary Poppins Opens the Door (RC 50919) contains additional
adventures of the amazing English nanny and her charges that "should be understood
to have happened during any of the three visits of Mary Poppins to the Banks
family." For grades 4-7. 1952.
Dragon War RC 51040
by Laurence Yep
read by Madelyn Buzzard
2 cassettes
The dragon princess Shimmer and her companions fight a war against the evil
Boneless King in order to rescue their friend Thorn and restore the dragons'
underwater home. Sequel to Dragon Cauldron (RC 39669). For grades 5-8.
1992.
Four Fantastic Novels RC 51075
by Daniel Pinkwater
read by Gregory Gorton
3 cassettes
Four complete stories, originally published separately. Borgel is
a 111-year-old time-traveling uncle who moves in with unsuspecting relatives.
Other unusual characters appear in Yobgorgle: Mystery Monster of Lake Ontario,
The Worms of Kukumlima, and The Snarkout Boys and the Baconburg
Horror. For grades 4-7. 1992.
Black Hearts in Battersea RC 51119
by Joan Aiken
read by Tom Martin
2 cassettes
While on his way to meet a friend at an art school in London, Simon of The
Wolves of Willoughby Chase (RC 30653) meets instead dukes, scoundrels,
and wolves. With the help of his friend, Sophie, and the newly met waif Dido,
Simon withstands some perilous encounters. For grades 5-8. 1964.
Ties That Bind, Ties That Break RC 51160
by Lensey Namioka
read by Kristin Allison
1 cassette
Ailin's life takes a turn when she defies Chinese tradition by refusing to
have her feet bound. When Ailin is forced to leave school upon the death of
her progressive father, she shocks her family by migrating to San Francisco
with American missionaries. For grades 6-9. 1999.
Sunwing RC 51163
by Kenneth Oppel
read by Kristin Allison
2 cassettes
The young Silverwing bat Shade and his friend, Marina, share many adventures
in their search for Shade's father, including an unfortunate encounter with
war-making humans. They also struggle to prevent the evil cannibal bat Goth
from wiping out the sun. Sequel to Silverwing (RC 46163). For grades
3-6. 2000.
Sacajawea: The Story of Bird Woman and the Lewis and Clark Expedition RC 51170
by Joseph Bruchac
read by Kristin Allison
1 cassette
The story of the Lewis and Clark expedition to open the American Northwest
(1804-1806) is told through the alternating narratives of Sacajawea, a Shoshoni
Indian interpreter, peacemaker, and guide, and expedition captain William Clark.
Includes excerpts from Clark's actual journals. For grades 6-9. 2000.
Over the Wall RC 51232
by John H. Ritter
read by John Polk
2 cassettes
Thirteen-year-old Tyler escapes his gloomy family to spend the summer with
relatives in New York City, where he practices for an all-star baseball team.
But Tyler's uncontrollable temper holds him back until the coach, a Vietnam
vet, starts the boy thinking about violence, war, and tragedy--including his
family's. For grades 6-9. 2000.
The Girls' Revenge RC 51236
by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor
read by John Polk
1 cassette
In this sequel to Boys against Girls (RC 39680) Caroline Malloy has
a plan to further irk the annoying Hatford brothers. She will give Wally Hatford
something disgusting wrapped as a Christmas gift. Meanwhile, she has to be nice
to him so he won't suspect anything. For grades 3-6. 1998.
Joey Pigza Loses Control RC 51237
by Jack Gantos
read by Gary Tipton
1 cassette
In this sequel to Joey Pigza Swallowed the Key (RC 48254) Joey is
spending the summer with his long-absent alcoholic dad, who convinces Joey to
stop wearing his medication patches. Soon wired again, Joey clashes with his
dad's own out-of-control personality. For grades 5-8. 2000.
A Traitor among the Boys RC 51328
by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor
read by John Polk
1 cassette
In this sequel to The Girls' Revenge (RC 51236) the Hatford brothers
are instructed to treat the Malloy girls "like sisters," but the boys' definition
differs greatly from their mother's. Meanwhile, the youngest Hatford is leaking
information to the enemy. For grades 3-6. 1999.
A Spy among the Girls RC 51329
by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor
read by John Polk
1 cassette
In this sequel to A Traitor among the Boys (RC 51328) Beth Malloy's
crush on Josh Hatford first disgusts her sister Caroline, but then inspires
her. To prepare for her acting career Caroline should experience love--and she
picks Wally Hatford as her target. For grades 3-6. 2000.
Annabel the Actress Starring in Just a Little Extra RC 51347
by Ellen Conford
read by Kristin Allison
1 cassette
When Annabel learns that a movie is being made in her town, she is determined
to be in it. Although she is only an extra in a crowd scene, Annabel makes the
most of it. Beginning chapter book. Sequel to Annabel the Actress Starring
in "Gorilla My Dreams" (RC 50048). For grades 2-4. 2000.
Paddington Treasury RC 51361
by Michael Bond
read by Erik Sandvold
3 cassettes
Thirty-five Paddington stories collected to mark his fortieth year in America.
Tales recount the adventures and misadventures of a very rare sort of bear from
darkest Peru, who was found by Mr. and Mrs. Brown in 1965 on the Paddington
Station railway platform. For grades 3-6 and older readers. 1999.
Midnight's Choice RC 51401
by Kate Thompson
read by Ann Hodapp
1 cassette
In this sequel to Switchers (RC 47997) Tess, who has the ability to
change into animal forms, must choose between good and evil as she tries to
decide whether to "switch" into a phoenix like Kevin or into a vampire like
Martin, because at fifteen her decision becomes final. For grades 5-8. 1999.
The Hardy Boys Casefiles RC 51408
by Franklin W. Dixon
read by Brian Conn
2 cassettes
Three mystery stories featuring brothers Joe and Frank Hardy, entitled Beyond
the Law, Spiked!, and Open Season. The boys investigate
crooked cops, compete in a deadly volleyball tournament, and struggle to survive
a cross-country ski trek. For grades 4-7. 1992.
The Borrowers RC 51409
by Mary Norton
read by Kerry Cundiff
1 cassette (Reissue)
Pod, Homily, and Arrietty are a family of tiny people who live beneath the
floors of an old country house, borrowing what they need from humans. When Arrietty
encounters a human boy, the endangered Borrowers must relocate. Prequel to The
Borrowers Afield (RC 42266). For grades 3-6. 1952.
Tucket's Home RC 51419
by Gary Paulsen
read by Gary Tipton
1 cassette
Francis, Lottie, and Billy carry along the Spanish treasure of gold and silver
found in Tucket's Gold (RC 49864) as they survive a series of hair-raising
adventures while heading west. Francis never doubts that he will find his family
again. Some violence. For grades 5-8. 2000.
Gus and Grandpa and Show-and-Tell RC 51613
by Claudia Mills
read by Rick Foucheux
1 cassette
Gus despairs of coming up with something to take for his second-grade class's
show-and-tell that's as interesting and impressive as the things classmate Ryan
Mason brings in. Then, while visiting Grandpa, Gus is struck with a great idea.
Easy chapter book. For grades K-3. 2000.
The Secret of Red Gate Farm RC 51719
by Carolyn Keene
read by Kristin Allison
1 cassette (Reissue)
A reluctant saleswoman, a very expensive bottle of perfume, a girl who faints
on a train, and a crude stranger on the same train pull Nancy Drew into a mystery
that involves her with the Secret Service. For grades 3-6. 1931.
The Hockey Sweater RC 51882
by Roch Carrier
read by Robert Blumenfeld
1 cassette
Like all the boys in a small Quebec town, Roch wears his ice-hockey hero's
Montreal Canadiens sweater, number nine, until he outgrows it. He is horrified
when his mother insists he wear the new Toronto Maple Leafs sweater sent in
a mail order mix-up. For grades 3-6. 1979.
Foreign Language Books
The following cassette titles are available in the languages designated.
Spanish
Santa Evita RC 50712
por
Tomás Eloy Martínez
leído por María Pino
3 cassettes
Ya moribunda, Evita Perón, le pide a su esposo que no deja que la olvidaran.
Así, con su muerte, Evita cobre una forma mítica y santificada,
y el cuerpo de ella se transforma en un afiebrado símbolo de la nación
argentina que la llevará a una post-vida estupenda e increíble.
(On her deathbed Eva Perón asks to be remembered by her husband, Juan
Perón, and by the Argentine people. As a result, Evita becomes a national
obsession, firing the imagination of Argentinians and making her a much greater
and more saintly figure in death than in life.) 1995.
Veronika Decide Morir RC 50977
por
Paulo Coelho
leído por María Pino
2 cassettes
Veronika es una joven como cualquiera. Es guapa, cuenta con un buen trabajo,
y no le faltan pretendientes. Su vida transcurre sin grandes sobresaltos. Sin
embargo, Veronika es desesperadamente infeliz. Por eso, en la mañana
del 11 de noviembre 1997, Veronika decide morir. (Veronika is a young woman
like any other. She is pretty, has a good job, and attracts her share of suitors.
She has experienced no great upheavals in her life. However, Veronika is desperately
unhappy. Therefore, on the morning of November 11, 1997, she decides to die.)
2000.
Papeles de Pandora RC 50978
por
Rosario Ferré
leído por Juan Ramírez
2 cassettes
La autora puertorriqueña presenta veinticuatro cuentos y poemas fantásticos
de corte psicológico. Con estas obras Ferré introduce temas tales
como la venganza en "La Muñeca Menor," los celos en "El Cuento Envenenado"
y el amor más allá de la muerte en "Cuando las Mujeres Quieren
a los Hombres." [Twenty-four psychological and fantastic short stories and poems
by the Puerto Rican author, dealing with such themes as revenge, jealousy, and
love beyond the grave. Includes "La Muñeca Menor" ("The Smallest Doll"),
"Cuando las Mujeres Quieren a los Hombres" ("When Women Love Men"), and "El
Cuento Envenenado" ("The Poisoned Story")]. 2000.
Por Estas Calles Bravas RC 50979
por
Piri Tomás
leído por Juan Ramírez
3 cassettes
El autor recuenta la historia de su vida como adolescente puertorriqueño
en Harlem hispano. La probreza le conduce hacia las drogas, las pandillas juveniles,
y una série de actividades criminales, por los cuales es encarcelado
en Sing Sing. Fue desde ahí que empezó su vida de rehabilitación.
Violencia y lenguaje injurioso. (The author recounts his life as a Puerto Rican
growing up in Spanish Harlem. Forced by poverty into drugs, street gangs, and
crime, he ends up in Sing Sing prison where he finally begins to put his life
in order. Violence and strong language.) 1998.
Dejados Atrás: Una Novela de los Postreros Días de la Tierra
RC 50980
por
Tim LaHaye and Jerry B. Jenkins
leído por Juan Ramírez
3 cassettes
Capitán de aviones Raimundo Steele guía su avión por el
Atlántico, cuando Patty Durán, la jefa de azafatas del vuelo,
le comunica la extraña noticia que la mitad de los pasajeros han desaparecido.
Pronto averigua que han desaparecido millones de personas por todo el mundo.
Raimundo, un sacerdote y otras personas se reunen para integrar el Comando Tribulación,
y así empieza la lucha contra el Anticristo. (As Captain Steele pilots
a plane across the Atlantic, his senior flight attendant gives him the shocking
news that half the passengers have disappeared. Before long, he learns that
people are missing all over the world. Steele, his priest, and several others
form the Tribulation Force to fight the Antichrist.) 1997.
Bendíceme, Ultima RC 50981
por
Rudolfo Anaya
leído por Juan Ramírez
3 cassettes
Ultima, una anciana curandera, viene a quedarse con la familia de Antonio,
en un pueblecito de Nuevo México. Ultima cura y proteja con hierbas y
magia, y le enseña a Antonio los secretos del legado pagano que forma
parte de la cultura hispana del suroeste. Contiene lenguaje injurioso y descripciones
de violencia. (Ultima, an old herb woman, comes to live with Antonio's family
in a small New Mexico town. From her he learns about healing and protecting
with herbs and magic, and about the pagan legacy that is so bound up with the
Hispanic culture of the Southwest. Violence and strong language.) 1992.
Bienvenidos a la Casa de la Muerte RC 50982
por
R.L. Stine
leído por María Pino
1 cassette
A Amanda, una muchacha de doce años, a su hermano, Josh, de once años,
y aún a Petey su perro no les gusta la nueva casa adonde acaban de
mudar. Es vieja y grandote, y se sitúa en el extraño pueblo
de Dark Falls. La padre de ellos heredó la casa de un tío de
quien ya no se acuerda, pero intenta instalar la familia allí, dejar
su trabajo aburrido y perseguir una nueva carrera como escritor. No saben
que los habitantes del pueblo son muertos vivos que traen la nueva familia
a "La Casa de la Muerte" para alimentarse de la sangre de ellos. Para grados
4 a 7 y lectores mayores. (Amanda and Josh hate the house their dad inherited,
but a free house means Dad can concentrate on his writing career. What they
don't realize is that their new town is peopled with the living dead and that
their family is slated to provide fresh blood. For grades 4-7 and older readers.)
1995.
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 (monthly)
Das Beste aus Reader's Digest (German; 12 issues)
Bon Appétit (monthly)
Buenhogar (Spanish; monthly)
Choice Magazine Listening (on loan from cooperating
libraries, bimonthly)
Consumer Reports (monthly)
Contemporary Sound Track: A Review of Pop, Jazz, Rock, and Country (bimonthly)
Cricket (for children, on one cassette with National
Geographic World, monthly)
Diabetes Forecast (monthly)
Discover (monthly)
Ebony (monthly)
Ellery Queen's Mystery Magazine (11 issues)
Foreign Affairs (6 issues)
Good Housekeeping (monthly plus special issues)
Health and Nutrition Newsletters (includes Dr. Andrew
Weil's Self Healing, Healthline, The Johns Hopkins
Medical Letter--Health after Fifty, Mayo Clinic Health
Letter, and Nutrition Action Healthletter, monthly)
Journal Français (French; monthly)
Magazine of the Month (monthly)
Money (monthly plus special issues)
The Musical Mainstream (quarterly)
The Nation (47 issues)
National Geographic (monthly)
National Geographic World (for children and teens, on
one cassette with Cricket, monthly)
National Review (25 issues)
New Choices: The Magazine for Your Health, Money & Travel (6 issues)
The New York Times Book Review (weekly)
Outdoor Life (monthly)
People Weekly (weekly plus special issues)
QST (monthly)
Quarterly Music Magazine (quarterly)
Selecciones del Reader's Digest (Spanish; monthly)
Sélections du Reader's Digest (French; monthly)
Smart Computing (monthly)
Sound & Vision (10 issues)
Spider: The Magazine for Children (monthly)
Sports Illustrated (weekly plus special issues)
Sports Illustrated for Kids (monthly)
Talking Book Topics (bimonthly, also contains selections
from NLS News irregularly)
Teen People (10 issues)
Travel Holiday (10 issues)
True West (monthly)
U.S. News and World Report (weekly)
The Writer (12 issues)
Young Adult Magazine of the Month (monthly)
Posted on 2006-02-24