Braille Book Review, Vol. 68, No. 3, May-June 1999

Braille Book Review
May-June 1999
Volume 68, Number 3

_Braille Book Review_ is published bimonthly in large-print, 
braille, and computer diskette formats and distributed
free to blind and physically handicapped individuals who
participate in the Library of Congress free reading program. 
It lists braille magazines and books available through a
network of cooperating libraries.  The braille edition also
lists recorded books, giving abbreviated annotations.  News
about library services is featured in both editions.
     The annotated list in this issue is limited to titles
recently added to the national collection, which contains
thousands of fiction and nonfiction titles, including
classics, biographies, gothics, mysteries, and how-to and
self-help guides.  To learn more about the wide
range of books in the national collection, readers may order
catalogs and subject bibliographies from cooperating
libraries.  Librarians can check other resources for titles
and answer requests for special materials.  Readers can
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Library of Congress, Washington 1999

Library of Congress
Catalog Card Number 53-31800
ISSN 0006-873X

Contents:                           

In Brief

Books for Adults
     Nonfiction
     Fiction

Books for Children
     Nonfiction
     Fiction

Braille Magazines

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In Brief

Books being selected for grade 1 braille
A variety of fiction and nonfiction books in grade 1 braille
have been added to the NLS collection, an action prompted by
the National Advisory Group on Collection-Building
Activities.  The group recommended that NLS provide this
format for adult readers who have a need for or prefer the
more basic form of braille. 
     Approximately three to five books a year are selected
for grade 1 braille with an anticipated limit of about fifty
for the collection.  A larger number is not considered
necessary because most patrons advance from this level to
grade 2 braille.  More important than the number of books,
the collection must represent the varied interests of people
who are learning
braille. 
     Criteria used for selection include high general
interest, relatively short length, and low vocabulary.  Such
popular works of fiction include classics, westerns, and
romances.  Nonfiction titles are generally on subjects
believed to be of interest to many patrons.
     Grade 1 selections are listed and identified in Braille
Book Review.  

Braille Authority of North America elects new officers
Phyllis Campana, American Printing House for the Blind
(APH), was elected chairperson of the Braille Authority of
North America (BANA) in November 1998 for the 1999-2001
term.
     Other officers are Bettye Niceley, National Federation
of the Blind (NFB), vice-chairperson; Frances Mary D'Andrea,
American Foundation for the Blind (AFB), secretary; Susan
Reilly, California Transcribers and Educators of the
Visually Handicapped (CTEVH), treasurer; and Dolores
Ferrara-Godzieba, Associated Services for the Blind (ASB),
past-chairperson.
     The organization also formed a new technical committee
to develop standards for tactile graphics and announced that
an errata sheet correcting errors found in Braille Formats:
Principles of Print to Braille Transcription 1997 will be
available on the BANA web site at www.brailleauthority.org. 
In addition, the list will be in transcriber newsletters by
the spring of 1999. 
     The meeting was hosted by the National Braille Press.
The United States members of BANA will host the
International Council on English Braille (ICEB) November
2-6, 1999, in Baltimore, Maryland.  

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_Books for Adults_

Books listed in this issue of _Braille Book Review_ 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.
     To order books, contact your cooperating library.
     Note:  For the information of the reader, a notice may
appear immediately following the book description to
indicate occurrences of strong language, explicit
descriptions of sex, or violence.  The word "some" before
any of these terms indicates an occasional or infrequent
occurrence, as in "some strong language."

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_Nonfiction_

Help! My Apartment Has a Kitchen Cookbook: One-Hundred-Plus
Great Recipes with Foolproof Instructions.
BR 11515.
by Kevin and Nancy Mills.
2 volumes.
Mills says he ate out a lot as a college student, until he
drained his savings and was forced into the kitchen. In a
panic, he called Mom for help. She compiled these simple
recipes, with tips and warnings for preparing them. She
provided suggestions for basic staples--spices, canned
goods, and utensils--to have on hand. 1996.
BR 11515.
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Healing Foods.
BR 11517.
by Miriam Polunin.
3 volumes.
This practical guide to key foods for good health presents
positive steps toward better eating habits. Profiles
nutritional and therapeutic values of selected foods.
Includes recipes for fifty featured items that are
considered most important for a balanced diet. 1997.
BR 11517.
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Effort at Speech: New and Selected Poems.
BR 11533.
by William Meredith.
2 volumes.
Meredith presents selections from his eight previously
published collections, spanning 1944 to 1987, and twelve new
poems. Michael Collier explains in the introduction that the
title _Effort at Speech_ is more than apt because in 1983 a
stroke left Meredith with expressive aphasia--a struggle for
speech. National Book Award. 1997.
BR 11533.
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A Streetcar Named Desire.
BR 11535.
by Tennessee Williams.
1 volume.
In this play, a recently widowed, faded southern belle
visits her bohemian sister and lusty brother-in-law in the
French Quarter of New Orleans. Seeking the lost gentility of
her early life, she instead faces a mental breakdown because
of the insensitivity of those around her. 1947.
BR 11535.
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Second Act: Life after Colostomy and Other Adventures.
BR 11562.
by Barbara Barrie.
2 volumes.
The actress known for her work on the sitcoms _Barney
Miller_ and _Suddenly Susan_ describes her experience of
being diagnosed with colorectal cancer in 1994, after
ignoring symptoms for years. She details the problems and
successes of the surgery and treatments that followed. Some
strong language. 1997.
BR 11562.
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Cat on a Hot Tin Roof.
BR 11565.
by Tennessee Williams.
2 volumes.
A play in which Big Daddy, a rich Mississippi cotton planter
is dying of cancer. On his sixty-fifth birthday, he is
surrounded by his family: Big Mama, his loud, garrulous
wife; Cooper, his greedy older son; Brick, his younger son
who is a withdrawn alcoholic; and his two sons' wives, Mae
and Maggie. Strong language and explicit descriptions of
sex. Pulitzer Prize. 1955.
BR 11565.
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In the Footsteps of Alexander the Great: A Journey from
Greece to Asia.
BR 11570.
by Michael Wood.
2 volumes.
An account of Alexander the Great's ten-year, twenty-two-
thousand-mile expedition, which began in 334 B.C., and his
conquest of most of the known world. Retraces the path of
his arduous march, recounting historic events and assessing
the legendary hero's deep and lasting impact. 1997.
BR 11570.
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The Underground Guide to Teenage Sexuality.
BR 11581.
by Michael J. Basso.
2 volumes.
A recognized sex educator explains human anatomy, diseases,
pregnancy, birth control, and sexuality to help young adults
make educated decisions. The author encourages teens to be
responsible and to accept the consequences of their actions,
while stressing his conviction that abstinence is the best
policy. For junior and senior high readers. 1997.
BR 11581.
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_The_ _Myth of Sisyphus_ and Other Essays.
BR 11599.
by Albert Camus.
2 volumes.
In the title essay, the French philosopher and writer
develops an affirmative attitude toward life, even though
life is regarded as meaningless and absurd. The other essays
also deal with the theme of affirmation in the face of
absurdity. 1955.
BR 11599.
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The Number Sense: How the Mind Creates Mathematics.
BR 11610.
by Stanislas Dehaene.
3 volumes.
The author explains how the structure of the human brain
shapes mathematical abilities. Describes psychological
studies of the way people understand and manipulate numbers.
Reports on experiments involving animals and babies, as well
as those who have suffered brain injuries. 1997.
BR 11610.
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_The_ _New York Times_ Book of Science Questions and
Answers.
BR 11619.
by C. Claiborne Ray.
2 volumes.
Questions divided into sections on hard and soft science
include such inquiries as, "Why can you see the moon in the
daytime?" "How does a fabric softener sheet work?" and "Are
your odds of winning the lottery better if you play the same
numbers week after week or if you change the numbers week
after week?" 1997.
BR 11619.
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College Planning for Dummies.
BR 11629.
by Pat Ordovensky.
4 volumes.
A guide to preparing for college. Topics include finding the
right institution, visiting the campus, being interviewed
for admission, paying tuition and other costs, and ten
common mistakes in planning for higher education. Chapters
can be read alone or in sequence. For junior and senior high
and older readers. 1997.
BR 11629.
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The Rose Tattoo.
BR 11632.
by Tennessee Williams.
1 volume.
This play relates, with a touch of humor, the story of a
Sicilian widow finding love in a Gulf Coast community.
Winner of the 1951 Tony Award for Best Play. 1950.
BR 11632.
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When a Parent Has Cancer: A Guide to Caring for Your
Children.
BR 11633.
by Wendy Schlessel Harpham.
2 volumes.
The author, a physician and mother, describes her
experiences raising her children while battling lymphatic
cancer and gives advice to others facing the same situation.
She includes a story, "Becky and the Worry Cup," that she
wrote to help her daughter cope with the illness. 1997.
BR 11633.
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The Lunch-Box Chronicles: Notes from the Parenting
Underground.
BR 11635.
by Marion Winik.
2 volumes.
Two years after her husband's death from AIDS, writer and
public radio commentator Winik tells of raising their two
small sons on her own and discusses humorously her inability
to be the perfect mom. 1998.
BR 11635.
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The Tragedy of Richard III.
BR 11637.
by William Shakespeare.
3 volumes.
New edition of this historical drama first published in
1594. Richard, duke of Gloucester, is a deceitful, deformed
villain who treacherously plots to gain the throne. Includes
explanatory notes and an interpretive essay. 1996.
BR 11637.
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Summer and Smoke.
BR 11639.
by Tennessee Williams.
1 volume.
A play by the twentieth-century American dramatist, telling
of the unfulfilled love of a puritanical southern woman who
is a minister's daughter. 1948.
BR 11639.
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The Nawal El Saadawi Reader.
BR 11649.
by Nawal Sa dawi.
3 volumes.
Collection of twenty-three essays on women's issues written
by an Egyptian physician and feminist between 1970 and 1996.
Covers topics that affect women worldwide including gender
equality in politics, economics, and health; the impact of
religious fundamentalism; and how to improve conditions for
women. 1997.
BR 11649.
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Get a Life: You Don't Need a Million to Retire Well.
BR 11653.
by Ralph Warner.
3 volumes.
Advises the reader not to focus exclusively on finances when
preparing for retirement, but also to consider such equally
important factors as health, spiritual life, interpersonal
relationships, and interests outside of work. Interviews
with retirees illustrate the importance of this approach.
1996.
BR 11653.
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Earth-Shattering Poems.
BR 11661.
edited by Liz Rosenberg.
1 volume.
An international selection of more than forty poets
presented in chronological order. Includes Sappho of ancient
Greece, Charles Baudelaire of France, Pablo Neruda of Chile,
and J.E. Wei of Taiwan. The editor chose poems that "shook"
her. For junior and senior high readers. 1998.
BR 11661.
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Imperfect Control: Our Lifelong Struggles with Power and
Surrender.
BR 11673.
by Judith Viorst.
4 volumes.
Discusses issues of control that permeate nearly all facets
of human existence. In ten chapters covering different
phases of life from birth to death, Viorst examines
situations to determine what is uncontrollable and when to
exert choice. Topics include self-possession, sex, couples,
parenthood, and the workplace. Some strong language. 1998.
BR 11673.
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Aphrodite: A Memoir of the Senses.
BR 11693.
by Isabel Allende.
3 volumes.
In this memoir written during her fiftieth year, Allende
reflects on her relationship with food and eroticism.
Combines research with personal experience. Focuses on food
as an aphrodisiac and its effects on lovemaking. Includes
select recipes for two portions. Descriptions of sex.
Bestseller 1998.
BR 11693.
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An Intelligent Person's Guide to Philosophy.
BR 11707.
by Roger Scruton.
2 volumes.
British philosopher encourages readers to think about issues
such as truth, freedom, morality, and God rather than merely
studying the history of philosophy. 1996.
BR 11707.
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101 Classic Jewish Jokes: Jewish Humor from Groucho Marx to
Jerry Seinfeld.
BR 11731.
by Robert Menchin.
1 volume.
An explanation of the origins of Jewish humor followed by
sample jokes. Includes some common Yiddish terms and birth
names of famous Jewish comedians. 1998.
BR 11731.
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Helen Keller: Humanitarian.
BR 11732.
by Lois P. Nicholson.
1 volume.
Biography of Helen Keller, who became blind and deaf at
nineteen months as a result of illness. Covers her birth in
1880 through her death in 1968. Describes her education
under her private teacher Anne Sullivan, her formal
schooling, and her career. Includes an introduction by Jerry
Lewis. For junior and senior high readers. 1996.
BR 11732.
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Roasts and Toasts: Snappy One-Liners for Every Occasion.
BR 11735.
by Gene Perret.
1 volume.
Gives examples of humorous toasts for speeches and parties.
The ideas are arranged by guest and occasion: the boss,
retirement, weddings, birthdays, and more. 1997.
BR 11735.
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Gray Pancakes and Gold Horses.
BR 11746.
edited by Kenneth Jernigan.
1 volume.
Members of the National Federation of the Blind discuss
various aspects of being blind. An attorney writes about the
importance of learning about body language and others
describe how their "educated fingers" make them adept at
skills such as sewing. 1998.
BR 11746.
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_Fiction_

Daniel's Gift.
BR 11411.
by Barbara Freethy.
3 volumes.
Twelve-year-old Daniel St. Claire longs to meet his father,
Luke Sheridan, head of a California biotech company. But his
mother, Jenny, wants nothing to do with Luke, who left her
for his career. Then, after attempting a reunion, Danny is
hurt in a terrible accident. As he lies unconscious in the
hospital, Danny's parents try to make amends. Some strong
language. 1996.
BR 11411.
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Keeper.
BR 11413.
by Greg Rucka.
3 volumes.
While accompanying his girlfriend to an abortion clinic,
bodyguard Atticus Kodiak is approached by Dr. Felice Romero.
She wants to hire Kodiak and his colleagues to protect her
and her daughter (who has Down's syndrome) from an
increasingly threatening group of antiabortionists. Strong
language and violence. 1996.
BR 11413.
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The Cat Who Sang for the Birds.
BR 11444.
by Lilian Jackson Braun.
2 volumes.
An elderly widow dies in a house fire after promising to
leave her farm to the county. When a young artist also dies
suspiciously, Qwilleran suspects that more than spring has
arrived in Pickax. Meanwhile the Siamese cats Koko and Yum
Yum enjoy a gazebo that has been built for their
bird-watching pleasure. Bestseller 1998.
BR 11444.
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Christine.
BR 11479.
by Stephen King.
5 volumes.
Chilling, macabre love tragedy set in 1978 in Pittsburgh
centers on teenage misfit Arnie Cunningham and his devotion
to and ultimate possession by his '58 Plymouth Fury,
"Christine." Eerie things happen from the day that Arnie
buys the car for $250 from creepy old Roland D. LeBay.
Strong language and some descriptions of sex. Bestseller
1983.
BR 11479.
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Endymion.
BR 11481.
by Dan Simmons.
5 volumes.
Two hundred forty-seven years after events in the _Fall of
Hyperion (BR 8684)_, the WorldWeb is divided into many
kingdoms, and the military wing of the Catholic Church is in
charge. Aenea, eleven, emerges from the Time Tombs to
challenge the church authorities. Raul Endymion is snatched
from death to assist her. Strong language and some
descriptions of sex. 1995.
BR 11481.
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The History of Rasselas, Prince of Abissinia.
BR 11519.
by Samuel Johnson.
2 volumes.
Allegory written in 1759 upon the death of the author's
mother. Tells how the prince escapes from his happy valley
in quest of a satisfactory object in life but returns to his
paradise accepting human limitations. 1759.
BR 11519.
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Sense and Sensibility.
BR 11520.
by Jane Austen.
3 volumes.
Written in the 1790s as _Elinor and Marianne_ and published
in 1811 under the current title, this tale of two sisters
provides a portrait of upper- and middle-class English
society. The two Dashwood women, forced to live in reduced
circumstances, each search for the right marriage
partner--one relying on common sense, the other on romantic
emotion. 1992.
BR 11520.
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Pride and Prejudice.
BR 11521.
by Jane Austen.
3 volumes.
A comedy of manners, first published in 1813, concerning two
of the five Bennet sisters, Elizabeth and Jane, and their
courtships played out in the drawing rooms of Regency
England. Elizabeth and her proud suitor, Mr. Darcy, spar
verbally about their relationship and social circumstances.
The sisters' comments on each other's romances help convey
the author's views on life and love. 1996.
BR 11521.
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Mr. Midshipman Hornblower.
BR 11552.
by C.S. Forester.
2 volumes.
Horatio Hornblower of the British Royal Navy faces a series
of adventurous episodes in his early career. His quick
thinking, brilliant intuition, and decisiveness leave him
with the rank of lieutenant. Prequel to _Lieutenant
Hornblower (BR 11553)_. 1948.
BR 11552.
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Lieutenant Hornblower.
BR 11553.
by C.S. Forester.
2 volumes (Reissue).
In this sequel to _Mr. Midshipman Hornblower (BR 11552)_,
Horatio Hornblower emerges from his apprenticeship as a
midshipman to assume the responsibilities forced upon him by
the war between Napoleon and Spain. Also follows his career
on board HMS _Renown_ up to his promotion to captain. 1951.
BR 11553.
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Hornblower and the _Hotspur_.
BR 11554.
by C.S. Forester.
3 volumes.
Commander Hornblower marries in England and soon afterward
sails for duty off the French coast. War breaks out with
France, involving Hornblower in several sea battles and in a
land raid, which destroys a French signal station. Sequel to
_Lieutenant Hornblower (BR 11553)_. 1962.
BR 11554.
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Beat to Quarters.
BR 11555.
by C.S. Forester.
2 volumes.
June 1808. Captain Hornblower and his men are aboard the HMS
_Lydia_ off the coast of Nicaragua. He has been given
several orders to carry out or face a court martial. One of
his tasks is to find a water route across Central America,
and as a result, he is transporting Lady Wellesley to
Panama. Sequel to _Hornblower and the_ Atrops _(BR 7081)_.
1938.
BR 11555.
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Ship of the Line.
BR 11556.
by C.S. Forester.
2 volumes.
May 1810. Horatio Hornblower is now in command of his first
ship, the HMS _Sutherland_, but he has one major
problem--the crew is short by about 250 men. He hires any
men who are willing and has them trained well enough to
stage five solo raids against the French army and navy along
the coast of Spain. Sequel to _Beat to Quarters (BR 11555)_.
1938.
BR 11556.
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Flying Colours.
BR 11557.
by C.S. Forester.
2 volumes.
In this sequel to _Ship of the Line (BR 11556)_, Captain
Hornblower, having surrendered his ship, finds himself in a
French prison facing possible execution. If he manages to
escape, he still must deal with a court martial in England.
1938.
BR 11557.
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Commodore Hornblower.
BR 11558.
by C.S. Forester.
3 volumes.
The old sea dog Horatio Hornblower is entrusted with a
delicate mission to Russia, neatly threading the tangle of
Baltic politics in the year 1812 in this sequel to _Flying
Colours (BR 11557)_. 1945.
BR 11558.
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Lord Hornblower.
BR 11559.
by C.S. Forester.
2 volumes.
The Hornblower saga continues as the intrepid commodore
becomes a peer of the realm by quelling a mutiny and
concluding his private war with Napoleon. Incidentally, he
rekindles his romance with the lovely French Marie. Sequel
to _Commodore Hornblower (BR 11558)_. 1946.
BR 11559.
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Welcome to the Ark.
BR 11564.
by Stephanie S. Tolan.
2 volumes.
In a chaotic future world, four highly intelligent teenagers
communicate telepathically with other youth around the globe
in an experimental program for troubled children. Eight
years later, as adults, the group use their mental powers to
stop violence in their environment. For senior high and
older readers. 1996.
BR 11564.
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An Acquaintance with Darkness.
BR 11566.
by Ann Rinaldi.
2 volumes.
Washington, D.C., 1865. Emily Pigbush, orphaned at fourteen,
goes to live with her Uncle Valentine, a physician. She is
shocked to discover that he and his colleagues rob graves in
order to study anatomy. Even more frightening is her
realization that the family of her best friend, Annie
Surratt, is involved in the assassination of President
Lincoln. For senior high and older readers. 1997.
BR 11566.
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Thin Ice.
BR 11573.
by Marsha Qualey.
2 volumes.
Arden's parents died in a plane crash when she was six, and
her brother, Scott, dropped out of college to raise her. Now
Arden is seventeen and Scott has disappeared, presumably
drowned in a snowmobile accident. But Arden has reason to
believe Scott has run away, and she's determined to find
him. For junior and senior high readers. 1997.
BR 11573.
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The Roman Spring of Mrs. Stone.
BR 11585.
by Tennessee Williams.
1 volume.
American Mrs. Stone--former actress, wealthy, middle-aged,
and widowed--is biding her time in Rome when the Contessa, a
female pimp, introduces her to Paolo, a handsome young
gigolo. At first, Mrs. Stone laments her fading beauty and
the end of her stage career. Then she muses on the demise of
her way of life and of her husband, and enjoys her current
affair. Finally, Mrs. Stone must deal with her attempt to
replace real life with fantasy. 1950.
BR 11585.
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Israel: A Traveler's Literary Companion.
BR 11586.
edited by Michael Gluzman and Naomi Seidman.
2 volumes.
Sixteen short stories from different locales in Israel.
Depicting contemporary life in popular tourist locations,
the selections give travelers a view of places they may plan
to visit. All are translations from Hebrew. Some violence
and some descriptions of sex. 1996.
BR 11586.
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The Ex.
BR 11587.
by John Lutz.
2 volumes.
David Jones lives in Manhattan with his wife and young son.
Then Deirdre, whom he divorced five years ago, unexpectedly
turns up and wants to be friends. John doesn't realize that
Deirdre has escaped from a mental institution and has come
for revenge. Strong language, violence, and some
descriptions of sex. 1996.
BR 11587.
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The Hobbit; or, There and Back Again.
BR 11595.
by J.R.R. Tolkien.
3 volumes.
The wandering wizard Gandalf recruits Bilbo Baggins, a
Hobbit, to be the fourteenth member of an expedition.
Hobbits prefer comfort to adventures, but Bilbo joins the
quest and encounters many perils, including a dragon. For
junior and senior high readers. 1966.
BR 11595.
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Don't Erase Me.
BR 11598.
by Carolyn Ferrell.
2 volumes.
Stories about young people of the urban underclass--mostly
poor, black, or biracial and from broken or dysfunctional
families. In "Proper Library," a black teenage boy, who is
responsible for the care of several younger siblings, is
shunned by his classmates because of his homosexuality.
Strong language. 1997.
BR 11598.
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Hero.
BR 11600.
by S.L. Rottman.
2 volumes.
Fifteen-year-old Sean is sent to a farm for a week's
community service for fighting. Abandoned by his father and
raised by an abusive mother, Sean finds acceptance and peace
with the animals and the farmer, Mr. Hassler. With the help
of some concerned adults, Sean is able to look forward to a
better future. For junior and senior high readers. 1997.
BR 11600.
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Secret Star.
BR 11601.
by Nancy Springer.
1 volume.
Tess, fourteen, has lived alone with her stepfather since
her mother died and has no memory of her childhood. Daddy is
poor and uses a wheelchair, but Tess is happy at home until
she meets Kamo--a young drifter who thinks they may be
related. Some strong language and some violence. For junior
and senior high readers. 1997.
BR 11601.
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The Good Brother.
BR 11640.
by Chris Offutt.
3 volumes.
After avenging his brother's murder, Virgil Caudill flees to
Montana, leaving behind his family, friends, and Kentucky
home. Pursued by relatives of his victim, Virgil joins an
antigovernment militia group and is drawn into a violent
confrontation with federal agents. Strong language and
violence. 1997.
BR 11640.
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Billy Gashade.
BR 11641.
by Loren D. Estleman.
3 volumes.
In 1863 a sixteen-year-old boy from a prominent family is
caught up in the New York City Draft Riots. Fleeing
retribution from the Tammany Hall gang, the boy becomes
Billy Gashade, a musician in saloons and pleasure houses out
west. Throughout his years wandering from place to place,
Billy meets characters who become legends: Calamity Jane,
Chief Crazy Horse, and Billy the Kid, to name a few. Some
violence. 1997.
BR 11641.
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The Players: A Novel of the Young Shakespeare.
BR 11666.
by Stephanie Cowell.
2 volumes.
Fictional portrayal of William Shakespeare as a young man.
An impoverished playwright and actor in London, Shakespeare
is caught in a love triangle between his Italian mistress,
Emilia Bassano, and his patron, the young earl of
Southampton. Includes historical notes. Descriptions of sex.
1997.
BR 11666.
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The Queen of October.
BR 11667.
by Shelley Fraser Mickle.
2 volumes.
1959, Coldwater, Arkansas. Thirteen-year-old Sally is sent
to live with her grandparents after the "bust-up" of her
parents' marriage. Embarrassed by the divorce and the
upcoming custody battle, Sally is looking forward to leaving
Memphis to return to her sleepy hometown and the people she
has always known. 1989.
BR 11667.
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Legacy of Silence.
BR 11671.
by Belva Plain.
3 volumes.
When it becomes obvious that World War II is imminent,
Caroline Hartzinger and her adopted older sister, Lore, flee
from Berlin to Geneva. Walter, who plans to wed Caroline,
goes with them. Life takes a dramatic turn and Caroline and
Lore escape to America alone but their time in Switzerland
provides a legacy that affects several generations.
Bestseller 1998.
BR 11671.
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The Moon and the Sun.
BR 11672.
by Vonda N. McIntyre.
4 volumes.
At the command of King Louis XIV, a Jesuit natural
philosopher captures a female sea monster, thought to hold
the secret to immortality. The Jesuit's sister understands
the creature's songs, realizes that she is a thinking,
feeling being, and befriends her. Protecting the sea lady
leads to confrontations with the king and even the pope.
1997.
BR 11672.
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The Captive Voice: Daybreak Mysteries, Volume 2.
BR 11675.
by B.J. Hoff.
2 volumes.
While honeymooning on Lake Erie, Jennifer Kaine and her
husband Daniel, who is blind, meet Christian singer Vali
Tremayne. Vali retired after the death of her fianc‚. Now it
appears that her life is also in danger. With the help of
God, the Kaines lend Vali their support. Sequel to _Storm at
Daybreak (BR 11674)_. 1987.
BR 11675.
##

The Tangled Web: Daybreak Mysteries, Volume 3.
BR 11676.
by B.J. Hoff.
2 volumes.
Jennifer and Daniel Kaine are in the process of converting a
West Virginia farm into a Christian summer camp for disabled
youth. A hoodlum on the run from the mob turns up with the
two children of his murdered boss. The Kaines offer shelter
and prepare for the hit men to arrive. Sequel to _The
Captive Voice (BR 11675_). 1988.
BR 11676.
##

Vow of Silence: Daybreak Mysteries, Volume 4.
BR 11677.
by B.J. Hoff.
2 volumes.
Jennifer and Daniel Kaine welcome two newcomers to Shepherd
Valley, West Virginia. Whitney Sharyn, the deaf director of
an organization for disabled people, hopes to escape her
past, and Michael Devlin wants to help her. When Whitney's
former boyfriend tracks her down and begins to stalk her,
her faith is tested. Sequel to _The Tangled Web (BR 11676)_.
1988.
BR 11677.
##

Dark River Legacy: Daybreak Mysteries, Volume 5.
BR 11678.
by B.J. Hoff.
2 volumes.
Jennifer and Daniel Kaine travel to Kentucky to help a
friend, Mitch Donovan, organize the annual Heritage Arts
Festival. Mitch is currently sheltering an elderly homeless
woman who has amnesia. But someone is stalking her with
plans of murder. Sequel to _Vow of Silence (BR 11677)_.
1990.
BR 11678.
##

One Went to Denver and the Other Went Wrong: Code of the
West, Book 2.
BR 11679.
by Stephen Bly.
2 volumes.
As Tap Andrews reminds the bounty hunters who shot at him,
the code of honor in Colorado in the 1880s gives him the
right to fire back. With so many men gunning for him, Tap
strives to clear his record with the law so he can safely
marry Pepper Paige. Then he learns that she has a past, too.
Sequel to _It's Your Misfortune and None of My Own (BR
10126)_. 1995.
BR 11679.
##

Don't Scream.
BR 11684.
by Joan Lowery Nixon.
1 volume.
Jess and her friend Lori are thrilled when two new boys
enroll in their small-town high school. Mark has moved in
next door to Jess, and Lori quickly strikes up a friendship
with Scott. What the girls don't realize is that one of the
two is a sociopath and in the Federal Witness Protection
Program. For junior and senior high readers. 1996.
BR 11684.
##

Forged by Fire.
BR 11688.
by Sharon M. Draper.
1 volume.
The day before his ninth birthday, Gerald's world changes
again. For the past six years he has been living with Aunt
Queen while his mother was in prison for child abuse. Now
she is re-entering his life, along with a half sister,
Angel, and a stepfather. Realizing that Angel is being
abused by her father, Gerald tries to protect her. Companion
to _Tears of a Tiger (BR 10779)_. For junior and senior high
readers. 1997.
BR 11688.
##

Thirty-Three Moments of Happiness: St. Petersburg Stories.
BR 11689.
by Ingo Schulze.
2 volumes.
Vignettes affording glimpses into the harsh and seamy side
of Russian life, believed to be the writings of a German
businessman who frequented the city. Moment 22 describes a
day in the life of an office worker, Viktoria Federovna;
other moments are more bizarre. Some explicit descriptions
of sex, some violence, and some strong language. 1998.
BR 11689.
##

Whistle Me Home.
BR 11690.
by Barbara Wersba.
1 volume.
Being a tomboy, Noli is surprised when the new boy in school
asks her out. She soon discovers that TJ is truly her soul
mate and falls deeply in love with him. Noli is disappointed
when, even after months, their relationship is still chaste.
Then TJ confesses his sexual orientation to her. For senior
high and older readers. 1997.
BR 11690.
##

Celibates and Other Lovers.
BR 11694.
by Walter Keady.
2 volumes.
Growing up in post-World War II rural Ireland,
sixteen-year-old Phelim O'Brien attempts to distance himself
from carnal temptation by becoming a priest. Amid the tumult
of changing social mores, O'Brien's vow of celibacy is
severely tested. Strong language and descriptions of sex.
1997.
BR 11694.
##

Striking Out.
BR 11696.
by Will Weaver.
2 volumes.
Billy Baggs, at thirteen, does the work of a full-grown man
on his father's Minnesota farm. When the coach sees how
strong Billy's arm is, he recruits him for summer baseball,
chores willing. Prequel to _Farm Team (BR 10506)_. For
junior and senior high readers. 1993.
BR 11696.
##

Hard Ball: A Billy Baggs Novel.
BR 11697.
by Will Weaver.
2 volumes.
In this sequel to _Farm Team (BR 10506)_, Billy Baggs and
King Kenwood are still baseball rivals. When their
competition brews into a fight over beautiful classmate Suzy
Langen, the coach orders the boys to spend a week at each
other's house. The move provides insights about their
different lifestyles and common problems. Some strong
language. For junior and senior high readers. 1998.
BR 11697.
##

The Return Journey.
BR 11702.
by Maeve Binchy.
1 volume.
Fourteen short stories concerning personal relationships. In
"The Return Journey," a daughter returns to her mother's
native Irish village. In "The Business Trip," Lena has been
in love with her boss for years until she travels with him.
1998.
BR 11702.
##

High Crimes.
BR 11706.
by Joseph Finder.
3 volumes.
When the FBI tries to arrest Tom Chapman, his wife, Claire
Heller, a Harvard law professor, learns that Tom is really
army sergeant Ron Kubik, a fugitive for thirteen years.
Claire defends her husband at his court-martial because she
is determined to know the truth about him. Some strong
language and some violence. Bestseller 1998.
BR 11706.
##

Amerika.
BR 11733.
by Franz Kafka.
2 volumes.
Written in German in 1927, this novel expresses the author's
rejection of the capitalist system. Karl Rossmann, a young
immigrant to America, is snubbed by his relatives, robbed by
tramps, and ridiculed in his attempt to find work. Includes
an introduction by E.L. Doctorow. 1938.
BR 11733.
##

A Killing Frost.
BR 11739.
by John Marsden.
2 volumes.
In this sequel to _The Dead of Night (BR 11708)_, six months
have passed since the small group of Australian teens went
into hiding after their community was seized by enemies.
Their attempts to gather information and help the captured
become more and more daring. Some violence and some strong
language. For junior and senior high and older readers.
1995.
BR 11739.
##

All through the Night.
BR 11744.
by Mary Higgins Clark.
1 volume.
It has been seven years since Sondra Lewis left her newborn
baby in front of a church; simultaneously Lenny Centino was
stealing a chalice from it. Now as amateur sleuth Alvirah
Meehan tries to help the church's priest and nuns save their
after-school haven, she uncovers a connection between those
events and a child at the center. Bestseller 1998.
BR 11744.
##

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_Books for Children_
Books listed in this issue of _Braille Book Review_ 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.
     To order books, contact your cooperating library.

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_Nonfiction_

The Sea King's Daughter: A Russian Legend.
BR 11043.
retold by Aaron Shepard.
1 volume.
Young Sadko is a poor man who loves his Russian city of
Novgorod the Great and his life as a musician. But he longs
for a woman's love and companionship. One day the Sea King
rises from the river to offer him riches and a beautiful
wife if Sadko will give up his beloved home and live under
the sea. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades 2-4. 1997.
BR 11043.
##

Joseph.
BR 11047.
by Brian Wildsmith.
1 volume.
Retells the Old Testament story of Joseph and his brothers.
Because his father favors Joseph with a beautiful
multicolored coat, Joseph's brothers become jealous and sell
Joseph into Egyptian slavery. Years later, Joseph has a
chance to teach his brothers lessons about love and
kindness. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades K-3 and older readers.
1997.
BR 11047.
##

Boy: Tales of Childhood.
BR 11563.
by Roald Dahl.
1 volume.
The esteemed novelist, short story writer, and author of
children's books presents vignettes from his childhood.
"Some are funny. Some are painful. Some are unpleasant. . .
. All are true." For grades 6-9 and older readers. 1984.
BR 11563.
##

I Was Born a Slave: The Story of Harriet Jacobs.
BR 11574.
by Jennifer Fleischner.
1 volume.
When Harriet was six years old, her mother died, and Harriet
learned that she was a slave who belonged to a white
mistress. The mistress taught Harriet to read and write but
did not grant her freedom. Harriet suffered many hardships
before finally becoming free. Based on Harriet Jacobs's
autobiography published in 1861. For grades 5-8. 1997.
BR 11574.
##

Kids at Work: Lewis Hine and the Crusade against Child
Labor.
BR 11589.
by Russell Freedman.
1 volume.
Documents the abuse of child laborers in factories, fields,
mills, mines, and streets of the United States in the early
1900s by tracing the career of professional photographer
Lewis Hine. Hine's work raised public awareness and helped
change the nation's laws to protect young people under age
sixteen. For grades 5-8. 1994.
BR 11589.
##

God's Story.
BR 11602.
by Jan Mark.
1 volume.
Twelve Bible stories from the Old Testament retold for
modern readers. Includes the story of the Creation, Cain and
Abel, Adam and Eve, Noah's Ark, Moses, the parting of the
Red Sea, Joseph, and others. For grades 6-9. 1997.
BR 11602.
##

Girl Talk: Staying Strong, Feeling Good, Sticking Together.
BR 11634.
by Judith Harlan.
1 volume.
A guide to teen living emphasizing friendship, fashion,
school smarts, and feminism. Advises girls to enjoy life and
have new, positive experiences. Includes resource list. For
grades 5-8. 1997.
BR 11634.
##

Biggest Riddle Book in the World.
BR 11691.
by Joseph Rosenbloom.
2 volumes.
Collection of more than two thousand riddles compiled by a
children's librarian. Topics include warm-ups, goodies and
baddies, fooling Mother Nature, riddles for thinkers, weird
characters, and super stumpers. For grades 4-7 and older
readers. 1976.
BR 11691.
##

Black Whiteness: Admiral Byrd Alone in the Antarctic.
BR 11695.
by Robert Burleigh.
1 volume.
True-life adventure of Richard Byrd, who spent six months
alone in the Antarctic in 1934. Includes excerpts from
Byrd's diary recounting the incredible cold and discomfort
he suffered. Describes how Byrd used a kite for rescue. For
grades 4-7. 1998.
BR 11695.
##

Depression.
BR 11704.
by Alvin Silverstein and others.
1 volume.
Defines depression, its diagnosis, treatment, and
prevention. Includes a brief question-and-answer segment, a
glossary, and a list of resources including Internet sites.
For grades 6-9 and older readers. 1997.
BR 11704.
##

Martian Fossils on Earth? The Story of Meteorite ALH 84001.
BR 11709.
by Fred Bortz.
1 volume.
Bortz explores the possibility that Meteorite ALH 8400l,
found in the Allan Hills area of Antarctica in 1984,
provides an answer to the age-old question of whether life
exists on Mars. The author discusses the scientific methods
of examining the four-pound, potato-shaped stone and its
impact on the scientific community. For grades 6-9 and older
readers. 1997.
BR 11709.
##

Louis Braille: Inventor.
BR 11716.
by Jennifer Fisher Bryant.
1 volume.
Recounts the life of Louis Braille who, at fifteen, created
a system of raised dots that allows blind persons to read
and write. Describes Braille's childhood, the accident that
caused his blindness, the support he received from his
family, and his education, which led to his creation of the
braille alphabet. For grades 5-8 and older readers. 1994.
BR 11716.
##

Native American Literature.
BR 11729.
by Katherine Gleason.
1 volume.
Introduction to the literary history of Native Americans,
beginning with the oral traditions from before European
settlers arrived in North America. Presents important
authors and their major works depicting their cultural
heritage. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 1997.
BR 11729.
##

Just What the Doctor Ordered: The History of American
Medicine.
BR 11730.
by Brandon Marie Miller.
1 volume.
Illustrates the changes in medical practices in the United
States since Europeans first settled here. Recalls the first
medical school opening in 1765 and the fact that George
Washington, suffering from a sore throat, died from
prescribed bleeding in 1799. Attributes improvements in
medicine to better education, upgraded sanitation practices,
and the discovery of vaccines. For grades 5-8. 1997.
BR 11730.
##

Loaves of Fun: A History of Bread with Activities and
Recipes from around the World.
BR 11734.
by Elizabeth M. Harbison.
1 volume.
This history of bread begins in Asia in 73,000 B.C. and
continues through Mesopotamia and Switzerland, then on to
Egypt and Europe, and finally to America in the 1600s.
Recipes interspersed throughout the history include drop
biscuits, challah, Amish friendship bread, French bread, and
Sally Lunn bread. For grades 4-7. 1997.
BR 11734.
##

How Spiders Make Their Webs.
BR 11760.
by Jill Bailey.
1 volume.
Explains spiders' ability to create webs and describes
specialized uses of webs--as trapdoors and diving bells, for
example. Discusses how the silk produced to make webs also
provides spiders' homes, protects their eggs, and signals an
invitation to potential mates. For grades 3-6. 1997.
BR 11760.
##

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_Fiction_

Lucky Song.
BR 11046.
by Vera B. Williams.
1 volume.
Evie is a lucky little girl who usually gets what she wants.
When she wants something new to wear, she finds a new hat;
when she wants something new to play with, her grandfather
makes her a kite; and when she wants something to eat, her
grandmother has it ready for her. And when Evie wants a song
at bedtime, her father sings to her. PRINT/BRAILLE. For
preschool-grade 2. 1997.
BR 11046.
##

Hiding Mr. McMulty.
BR 11583.
by Berniece Rabe.
2 volumes.
Rass is not yet twelve when he faces difficult choices. In a
flash flood on his family's Missouri farm, he chooses to
save his father instead of the mules. Since it is 1937 and
the Ku Klux Klan is powerful, Rass must consider the risk to
himself and his family if he helps an African American
friend elude the hate group. Some violence. For grades 5-8.
1997.
BR 11583.
##

Gallows Hill.
BR 11590.
by Lois Duncan.
2 volumes.
When her mother marries, Californian Sarah Zoltanne is
forced to spend her senior year in a small Missouri town. At
the Halloween festival, Sarah reluctantly agrees to play
fortune teller. Using her Hungarian grandmother's crystal
ball, Sarah really sees things that frighten her--especially
when they happen. Some violence. For grades  6-9. 1997.
BR 11590.
##

Treehouse Tales.
BR 11638.
by Anne Isaacs.
1 volume.
Three stories about Tom, Emily, and Natty, who are growing
up on a Pennsylvania farm in the 1880s. In the first, Tom
takes care of a dragon that Natty is certain lives in the
trunk of their tree house. The next recounts Emily's
horse-riding adventure, and the last tells of Pa's plans to
buy sheep and build a ranch for Natty's future. For grades
3-6. 1997.
BR 11638.
##

Liza's Star Wish.
BR 11642.
by Diane Stevens.
1 volume.
A year after her sister's death in _Liza's Blue Moon (BR
10585)_, Liza is forced to spend the summer in a small Texas
town helping to take care of her ailing grandmother. As Liza
reluctantly makes new friends, she's surprised by the
changes in her relationships with family members and old
friends. For grades 6-9. 1997.
BR 11642.
##

The Secret Life of Amanda K. Woods.
BR 11698.
by Ann Cameron.
1 volume.
Just before Amanda's only friend, Lyle, moves away, the two
eleven-year-olds use a technique from a comic book to
exchange hands in order to remain close. Amanda uses her new
right hand and some advice from her "perfect" older sister
to guide her through the awkward, friendless time that
follows. For grades 4-7. 1998.
BR 11698.
##

Jacob Two-Two's First Spy Case.
BR 11701.
by Mordecai Richler.
1 volume.
Jacob Two-Two is called that because he has to say
everything twice to be heard in his large family. Even so,
nobody listens when he complains that the new principal is
serving horrid meals at school. Jacob must turn to his new
neighbor, master spy Mr. Dinglebat, for help. For grades
3-6. 1995.
BR 11701.
##

There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly.
BR 12003.
by Simms Taback.
1 volume.
Recounts the tale of an old lady who swallows a fly and then
goes on to swallow numerous other animals until she swallows
a horse--and dies, of course. PRINT/BRAILLE. For
preschool-grade 2. 1997.
BR 12003.
##

Mouse Mess.
BR 12004.
by Linnea Riley.
1 volume.
The sleeping little mouse wakes up when the family goes to
bed. Since he is very hungry, he goes to the kitchen where
he finds cookies and crackers, milk and cheese, and peanut
butter and jam. And when he is full, he goes back to bed.
But what a mess he has made. PRINT/BRAILLE. For
preschool-grade 2. 1997.
BR 12004.
##

Cuckoo: A Mexican Folktale Cucu: Un Cuento Folklorico
Mexicano.
BR 12006.
by Lois Ehlert.
1 volume.
A beautiful cuckoo bird proves that she is also brave when a
fire starts in the farm fields. Based on a Mayan Indian
tale. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades K-3. Bilingual edition in
English and Spanish. 1997.
BR 12006.
##

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Foreign Language Book

Spanish

Controle Su Diabetes: Guia para el Cuidado de Su Salud.
BR 11450.
por Departamento de Salud y Servicios Humanos de los Estados
Unidos.
1 volume.
GuĦa para personas que llegan por primera vez en edad adulta
a padecer de la diabetes. Apunta c˘mo evitar las
complicaciones mŠdicas describiendo los posibles problems y
c˘mo evitarlos. Da enfasĦs a la necesidad de cooperar con
profesionales de salud para controlar el nivel de glucosa en
la sangre. (A guide for people with adult-onset diabetes to
help prevent complications. Describes potential problems and
how to avoid them. Stresses the need to work with a
health-care team to control the blood glucose level.) 1997.
BR 11450.
##

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_Braille Magazines_                      

The following is a list of braille magazines in the Library
of Congress program.  Readers may obtain free personal
subscriptions to these magazines.  For information
on the availability of specific magazines, consult the
library that send you braille materials.
                                                          
Boys' Life (for children and teens, monthly)
Braille Book Review (bimonthly)
Braille Chess Magazine (British quarterly)
Braille Music Magazine (British monthly)
Conundrum (British monthly)
Cooking Light (bimonthly [3] and monthly [6]) 
Harper's (monthly)
Health Newsletters (includes Harvard Health Letter, Mayo
     Clinic Health Letter, and University of California at
     Berkeley Wellness Letter, monthly) 
Kiplinger's Personal Finance Magazine (monthly)
Ladies' Home Journal (monthly)
Martha Stewart Living (10 issues)
Muse (for children, 6 issues) 
The Musical Mainstream (quarterly)
National Geographic (monthly)
The New York Times Large Type Weekly (weekly)
News (NLS quarterly)
Parenting (monthly except January and July)
PC World (monthly) 
Playboy (monthly)
Poetry (monthly)
Popular Communications (monthly)
Popular Mechanics (monthly)
Popular Music Lead Sheets (irregular)
Rolling Stone (26 issues) 
Science News (weekly)
Seventeen (for teens, monthly)
Short Stories (British monthly)
Spider: The Magazine for Children (monthly) 
Stone Soup (for children, 5 issues)
Update (NLS quarterly)
The Washington Post Book World (weekly)

The following sports schedules are also available:
American Baseball League Schedule
National Baseball League Schedule
National Basketball Association Schedule
National Football League Schedule
National Hockey League Schedule