Braille Book Review, Vol. 69, No. 2, March-April 2000 Braille Book Review March-April 2000 Volume 69, Number 2 _Braille Book Review_ is published bimonthly in large-print, braille, and computer diskette formats and distributed free to blind and physically handicapped individuals who participate in the Library of Congress free reading program. It lists braille magazines and books available through a network of cooperating libraries. The braille edition also lists recorded books, giving abbreviated annotations. News about library services is featured in both editions. The annotated list in this issue is limited to titles recently added to the national collection, which contains thousands of fiction and nonfiction titles, including classics, biographies, gothics, mysteries, and how-to and self-help guides. To learn more about the wide range of books in the national collection, readers may order catalogs and subject bibliographies from cooperating libraries. Librarians can check other resources for titles and answer requests for special materials. Readers can receive _Braille Book Review_ and other information through the Internet by accessing the the NLS home page at http://www.loc.gov/nls. To order books or for subscription changes, contact your local cooperating library. Correspondence regarding editorial matters should be sent to Publications and Media Section, National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped, Library of Congress, Washington, DC 20542. Library of Congress, Washington 2000 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 Braille Book Review March-April 2000 In Brief Reminder! Collection-building advisory group meets in May The National Advisory Group on Collection Building Activities will meet at NLS on May 24-26, 2000. Input from readers is a key ingredient in the success of our program. Please continue to assist us by contacting committee members or your cooperating library with your suggestions for general improvements to the book collection. See your January-February issue of Braille Book Review for names and addresses of consumer members of the committee. The NLS National Advisory Group represents you! BANA puts braille format rules on the Internet Braille Formats: Principles of Print to Braille Translation 1997 (Volume 1: Rules) is now available on the Internet at www.brl.org, a site maintained by the Shodor Foundation in cooperation with the Braille Authority of North America (BANA). A link to the site is maintained on BANAţs web site, www.brailleauthority.org. Permanent office space has been provided to BANA by the American Printing House for the Blind. The new mailing address is P.O. Box 6085, Louisville, KY 40206. Any mail or inquiries may be sent to this address. The BANA board, hosted by the National Federation of the Blind, met in Annapolis, Maryland, on October 29-31. The following officers were elected for the year 2000: Phyllis H. Campana, chairperson Eileen Curran, vice-chairperson Frances Mary D'Andrea, secretary Susan Reilly, treasurer. The Braille Institute in Los Angeles, California, was accepted as a new member organization. On November 2-5 BANA hosted a meeting of the International Council on English Braille in Baltimore, Maryland. The following officers were elected: Betty Niceley, president Darleen Bogart, Canada, vice president Raeleen Smith, New Zealand, secretary Kim Charlson, USA, treasurer Reinette Popplestone, South Africa, public relations Bruce Maguire, Australia, member-at-large Jean Obi, Nigeria, member-at-large William Poole, UK, member-at-large The following information is reprinted from Talking Book Topics, March-April 2000. Magazine of the Month Selections for 2000 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 audio magazine on cassette each month. For a free subscription to either program contact your local cooperating library. Although the selections are subject to change, subscribers will receive some of the following magazines this year. Magazine of the Month Alternative Medicine (Disease treatments, diet, health, spirituality, and book reviews) American Legacy: Celebrating African-American History and Culture (African American history, art, literature, and health concerns) Bonkers: A Magazine for Our Times (General interest, humor, pets, family relationships, and emotional health) George: Not Just Politics as Usual (Liberal-leaning discussions of politics and popular culture) American Spectator (Conservative-leaning investigative reporting on politics, media, and current events) Saturday Evening Post (General topics, health, recipes, and human interest) Hispanic (English-language; social issues, health, cultural activities, and profiles of prominent Hispanic individuals) Book: The Magazine for the Reading Life (Articles on authors, book reviews) Talk (Popular culture, politics, and history. "A close-up of our culture in motion") Wood: The World's Leading Woodworking Magazine (Popular projects, other topics of interest to woodworkers) The Economist (Financial perspectives on international news for the layperson) Cond‚ Nast Traveler: The Truth in Travel (Travel, shopping, fashion tips) Alternates Arthritis Today; Brill's Content; Entertainment; Reminisce; Sports Afield; Walking Young Adult Magazine of the Month Cosmo Girl (Life-style, fashion, and relationships) Source: The Magazine of Hip-Hop Music, Culture and Politics (News, reviews, rap, hip-hop, art, literature, fashion, and artists) Sierra (Magazine of an environmental organization that lobbies, educates, and sponsors outdoor activities) Weird Tales (Horror and science fiction short stories) The Sporting News (Sports coverage with detailed summaries and statistics) Latina (Hispanic woman's magazine featuring health, fitness, relationships, and fashion; men and women in popular culture) The World and I (International topics including current issues, arts, science, modern thought, and book reviews) Biography (Articles on people in popular culture, book reviews) Self (Health, fitness, and nutrition for women) Circus: America's Rock Magazine (Popular culture for teenage readers focusing on hard rock) Star Trek: The Magazine (Production of the television series, interviews with the actors, related topics) Elle (Fashion, life-style, relationships, health, and beauty; celebrities, music, film, and literature) Alternates Mademoiselle; Marie Claire; Teen; Teen People; YM: Young and Modern *** Student aid audio guide An audio publication giving information on academic financial assistance for students interested in postsecondary study is now available from network libraries. For a cassette copy of the publication contact your cooperating library. For a copy in compact-disc format or other information write: Student Aid Audio Guide, Federal Student Aid Information Center, P.O. Box 84, Washington, D.C. 20044-0084. *** Newsstand The following announcements may be of interest to readers. The National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped reserves the right to publish announcements selectively, as space permits. Items mentioned, however, are not part of the NLS program, and their listing does not imply endorsement. New publication on adaptive technology AFB Press is offering subscribers a new resource for obtaining information about adaptive technology and visual impairment. AccessWorld: Technology for Consumers with Visual Impairments is produced six times a year in print, braille, online, and audiocassette formats. Each issue describes new products, techniques, books, videos, and tips on using adaptive technology. Subscriptions are available from: AccessWorld/AFB Press Subscription Services 450 Fame Avenue Hanover, PA 17331 1-888-522-0220 (toll-free) (717) 633-8920 (fax) e-mail: pubsvc@tsp.sheridan.com web site: http://www.afb.org/accessworld.html Subscription: $29.95 per year *** Time magazine in large print Time magazine has announced that the weekly publication is available in a large-print edition with format adapted to readers with impaired vision. Subscription price for the first two years, $79.99 per year. For information call 1- 800-881-2137. ### _Books for Adults_ The following books were recently produced for the NLS program. To order books, contact your braille-lending library. _Note:_ For the infomation 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 occurence, as in "some strong language." _Nonfiction_ Stonewall Jackson: The Man, the Soldier, the Legend. BR 11215. by James I. Robertson. 15 volumes. An in-depth portrait of the famed and enigmatic Confederate general. Traces his orphaned childhood in Virginia, his West Point years, and his brilliant leadership in the Civil War. Avers that Jackson so embodied the mystique of the Southern cause, that his untimely death in 1863 marked the turning point of the war. 1997. BR 11215. ## Ben and Jerry's Double-Dip: Lead with Your Values and Make Money, Too. BR 11726. by Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield. 3 volumes. Cohen and Greenfield continue their story begun by Lager in _Ben and Jerry's, the Inside Scoop (RC 39204, BR 9763)_. The two founders of the international ice cream company explain the idea of a value-led business and discuss how the concept can help the company as well as the community. An example is their free cones to persons registering to vote. 1997. BR 11726. ## Ex Libris: Confessions of a Common Reader. BR 11915. by Anne Fadiman. 1 volume. Eighteen essays written over four years reveal the author's bibliomania and compulsive proofreading habit. In "Marrying Libraries," she admits that only after five years of marriage and a child were she and her husband intimate enough to mingle their book collections. In "Insert a Carrot," she describes her family's need to correct misspellings, even on menus. 1998. BR 11915. ## Coping with Diabetes. BR 11929. by Pat Kelly. 1 volume. Describes different types of diabetes and how they are diagnosed. Explains the role of diet, exercise, medication, and monitoring techniques in treating the disease. For junior and senior high and older readers. 1998. BR 11929. ## Chocolate for a Woman's Heart: Seventy-seven Stories of Love, Kindness, and Compassion to Nourish Your Soul and Sweeten Your Dreams. BR 11933. edited by Kay Allenbaugh. 2 volumes. Collection of heartfelt essays by a wide variety of female contributors, including ministers, professional speakers, novelists, and mothers. Topics range from divine intervention to falling in love to overcoming depression. 1998. BR 11933. ## Healthy Living with Diabetes. BR 11949. by Margot Joan Fromer. 3 volumes. The author emphasizes control of lifestyle as key to controlling the disease. Provides practical tips for diet and exercise. Recommends methods of self-monitoring of blood glucose level and following medication instructions correctly. Discusses prevention of health complications. Includes chapters on childhood diabetes and parental responsibilities. 1998. BR 11949. ## Cover Letters That Knock 'em Dead. BR 11979. by Martin Yate. 3 volumes. Explains how to promote yourself on paper in order to obtain job interviews by depicting a strong and positive image. The author gathered the most successful letters to illustrate what makes a great opening missive. Also includes sample rejection, acceptance, resignation, and thank you letters. Additional resources for job information included. 1998. BR 11979. ## The Genius of China: Three Thousand Years of Science, Discovery, and Invention. BR 11982. by Robert Temple. 4 volumes. Reveals the Chinese origins of such "modern" inventions as paper and printing, gunpowder, and the magnetic compass. Temple's eleven topics--including astronomy, engineering, medicine, and warfare--provide historical context and show that more than half of the basic discoveries considered "Western" were developed earlier in China. 1986. BR 11982. ## Precursory Physical Science: The Science You Need before Taking Science in School. BR 11989. by Thomas A. Boyle. 2 volumes. Explains fundamental concepts of physics to help readers better understand the subject. Beginning with the basic notions of length, time, and mass, the author uses operational definitions to develop more complex concepts, such as density, force, and momentum. 1997. BR 11989. ## Living Somewhere between Estrogen and Death. BR 11990. by Barbara Johnson. 2 volumes. Christian humorist believes that laughter is the only cure for old age. Illustrates the problems of aging--among them weight gain, memory loss, and menopause--with jokes and encouragement. 1997. BR 11990. ## Stairways to the Stars: Skywatching in Three Great Ancient Cultures. BR 12060. by Anthony Aveni. 2 volumes. The author offers an interdisciplinary study of astronomy as practiced by preliterate people at Stonehenge, by the more sophisticated Mayans, and by the highly organized Incans. A concluding chapter highlights the turning points in the development of contemporary astronomy. 1997. BR 12060. ## Seeing with Music: The Lives of Three Blind African Musicians. BR 12061. by Simon Ottenberg. 2 volumes. An anthropologist's study of three performers' life experiences as sightless, unmarried, poor men in northern Sierra Leone. Describes their relationship to their music as individuals and as a group. Includes some of their lyrics. 1996. BR 12061. ## Mystery and Manners: Occasional Prose. BR 12068. by Flannery O'Connor. 2 volumes. Fifteen articles and essays, mostly discussing the art of fiction, published by O'Connor in her lifetime or revised from her speech manuscripts. Many pieces are on the study and practice of writing, including "The Nature and Aim of Fiction" and "Writing Short Stories." 1969. BR 12068. ## Out of Silence: Selected Poems. BR 12075. by Muriel Rukeyser. 2 volumes. Selections from previously published collections spanning the years from 1935 to 1978. The editors chose pieces representative of Rukeyser's complete body of work; many celebrate "the strengths and vision of women." 1992. BR 12075. ## Once There Was a War. BR 12080. by John Steinbeck. 2 volumes. Collection of the novelist's realistic, hard-hitting dispatches from the front lines in World War II. Depicts the humor and tragedy of war, and the fear and courage of men and women in combat. 1943. BR 12080. ## Report from Part Two. BR 12082. by Gwendolyn Brooks. 1 volume. A selection of essays and poems about events, people, and travel that were important to Brooks. In "Keziah," she pays loving tribute to her mother. These writings are a continuation of themes found in _Report from Part One (RC 47475, BR 11948)_. 1996. BR 12082. ## Using the Internet, Online Services, and CD-ROMs for Writing Research and Term Papers. BR 12083. edited by Charles Harmon. 2 volumes. Discusses research techniques for writing papers using print and electronic sources. Describes various online and Internet services. Offers examples on the writing process, such as first drafts, proofreading, and completed term papers as well as citations. For senior high and older readers. 1996. BR 12083. ## Acupressure for Everybody: Gentle, Effective Relief for More Than One Hundred Common Ailments. BR 12095. by Cathryn Bauer. 2 volumes. Explains how to provide relief for various problems including depression, fever, joint pain, insomnia, fatigue, and nausea by using the ancient system of applying self- pressure to the same points on the body used by acupuncturists. 1991. BR 12095. ## Aromatherapy: The Complete Guide to Plant and Flower Essences for Health and Beauty. BR 12096. by DaniŠle Ryman. 4 volumes. A therapist discusses the benefits of plants and essential oils for therapeutic purposes. An alphabetical listing of these substances describes their characteristics and appropriate uses. Followed by a list of ailments suggesting treatments and referring back to specific names in the main list. Some recipes included. 1991. BR 12096. ## As You Like It. BR 12100. by William Shakespeare. 3 volumes. A pastoral comedy in five acts, set in the court usurped by Duke Frederick and in the forest of Arden, where the rightful duke and his followers live. Based on the First Folio text printed in 1623. Contains explanatory notes and an essay on modern perspective. 1997. BR 12100. ## Prozac Diary. BR 12105. by Lauren Slater. 1 volume. Autobiographical account of Slater's introduction to Prozac when it was first released in 1988 and her subsequent feelings about taking it for ten years. Describes the positive results of the drug and also the unpleasant side effects. Some strong language and some descriptions of sex. 1998. BR 12105. ## The Odyssey. BR 12113. by Homer. 6 volumes. Robert Fagles's 1996 translation of the Greek epic poem credited to Homer. Recounts Odysseus's reliance on his wit and wiliness in his encounters with Poseidon, god of oceans, and other divine and natural forces during his ten-year voyage back to Ithaca after the Trojan War. 1996. BR 12113. ## Poems New and Collected, 1957-1997. BR 12119. by Wislawa Szymborska. 2 volumes. The lifework of the Polish winner of the Nobel Prize in Literature. One hundred poems were previously published in _View with a Grain of Sand (RC 43576)_, while sixty-four are new translations. Also contains Szymborska's Nobel lecture presented in 1996. 1998. BR 12119. ## Hostile Waters. BR 12120. by Peter Huchthausen and others. 3 volumes. Details the sinking of a Soviet missile submarine, the K- 219, off the east coast of the United States in 1986. Chronicles events on the nuclear-powered vessel as it was patrolling near land in the Atlantic Ocean and an accident on board nearly caused a reactor explosion and the release of deadly radiation. 1997. BR 12120. ## Smart Questions to Ask Your Financial Advisers. BR 12127. by Lynn Brenner. 2 volumes. Personal-finance columnist provides eighty questions to ask a professional money manager and background information on key topics of discussion. Covers eight major areas: investing, prenuptial and divorce agreements, buying and selling a house, insurance, job loss, estate planning, taxes, and retirement. Contains tips on selecting financial and legal advisers. 1997. BR 12127. ## Sight Unseen. BR 12149. by Georgina Kleege. 2 volumes. Kleege was diagnosed with macular degeneration at the age of eleven and learned coping mechanisms. In eight essays she describes her experiences as well as the cultural aspects of blindness in language, film, and literature. As an author and professor, Kleege outlines the reading process and her delight in learning braille later in life. 1999. BR 12149. ## One Dough, Fifty Cookies: Baking Favorite and Festive Cookies in a Snap. BR 12161. by Leslie Glover Pendleton. 1 volume. Former food editor of _Gourmet_ magazine provides a recipe and instructions for one large master batch of butter cookie dough. Each of the fifty recipes for distinctly flavored cookies that follows calls for one half of the master dough. Covers spritz, icebox, rolled or cutout, drop, and bar forms. 1998. BR 12161. ## Great Careers for People Interested in Math and Computers. BR 12166. by Peter Richardson and Bob Richardson. 1 volume. Career advice for students with talent in mathematics and computers. Highlights job options such as audio engineer, research analyst, and computer programmer. For senior high and older readers. 1993. BR 12166. ## William Wordsworth: Selected Poetry. BR 12169. edited by Stephen Gill and Duncan Wu. 3 volumes. Works of the English Romantic, including lyrical poems arranged in order of composition. Also presents portions of Wordsworth's introspective _The Prelude_, which was written from 1799 to 1805, and a chronology of his life. 1994. BR 12169. ## Mending the Torn Fabric: For Those Who Grieve and Those Who Want to Help Them. BR 12170. by Sarah Brabant. 2 volumes. Describes the process of healing the pain associated with the death of a loved one. Presents guidelines to build self-resourcefulness, inner strength, and an emotional cure. Provides a bibliography, resources for those grieving, suggested readings and videos, and a plan for volunteers who want to help the bereaved. 1996. BR 12170. ## The Dreams Our Stuff Is Made Of: How Science Fiction Conquered the World. BR 12179. by Thomas M. Disch. 3 volumes. The author explores the influence that science fiction writing has had on American culture. He describes how the genre impacts on politics, religion, and daily life, traces the evolution of this style of writing beginning with Edgar Allan Poe, and discusses well-known writers and their works. 1998. BR 12179. ## _Asphodel, That Greeny Flower_ and Other Love Poems. BR 12208. by William Carlos Williams. 1 volume. Selection of twelve love poems written by the American poet between 1930 and 1962. The title piece, addressed to his wife, Floss, seeks a love that will outlast mortal death. An introduction by Herbert Leibowitz provides biographical and literary context. 1994. BR 12208. ## Adventures. BR 12209. retold by Tana Reiff. 1 volume. Five tales of adventure representing different countries. Includes "Tom Thumb" from England, "Sinbad the Sailor" from the Middle East, and "The Quest for the Golden Fleece" from Greece. Grade 1 braille. 1993. BR 12209. ## Tales of Wonder. BR 12232. retold by Tana Reiff. 1 volume. "A tale of wonder is like a good dream--it's not real, but it's fun." Reiff's words introduce these ten tales from Russia, Japan, Norway, Venezuela, Vietnam, India, and elsewhere. Some teach a lesson about the risks of wanting too much. Others portray real-life activities, and some are just fun. Grade 1 braille. 1993. BR 12232. ## ### _Fiction_ Mrs. Dalloway. BR 11925. by Virginia Woolf. 2 volumes. The events of a single day in June when Clarissa Dalloway, a London society woman, meets a former lover. The author, an early rebel against the traditional rules of novel writing, uses interior monologue and a stream-of-consciousness style to reveal the private lives of Mrs. Dalloway and her family and friends. 1925. BR 11925. ## The Human Comedy. BR 11931. by William Saroyan. 2 volumes. Story of a mother and her four children who live in Ithaca, California, during World War II. Features fourteen-year-old Homer, who is exposed to a lot of sadness in his job as telegraph messenger. 1943. BR 11931. ## The Immoralist. BR 11937. by Andre Gide. 1 volume. Michel, the protagonist, explains how his personality and attitudes toward life disintegrated under the influence of a tropical climate and illness. In this psychological study, Gide examines the conflict between self-development and self-sacrifice. The author was awarded the Nobel Prize in 1947. 1970. BR 11937. ## Catch-22. BR 11980. by Joseph Heller. 4 volumes (Reissue). Bombardier Yossarian desperately tries to stay alive during World War II. Military rules make it impossible for anyone to achieve the combat quota necessary to quit flying. Yossarian and his buddies concoct ways to avoid the ridiculous orders of their officers. Strong language and descriptions of sex. 1955. BR 11980. ## Byrne. BR 12106. by Anthony Burgess. 1 volume. Novel in verse written just before Burgess died in 1993. Irish artist Michael Byrne struggles for fame in the 1930s, moving from country to country and siring children as he goes. He composes an opera while the Nazi menace rises. Several of his offspring complete the tale. Some strong language. 1995. BR 12106. ## Tales of the Night. BR 12121. by Peter Hoeg. 3 volumes. Eight short stories by the Danish author. The common theme is love--of people, of art, or of a vocation in life--and the circumstances in which love exists. All are set on the night of March 19, 1929. Some violence, some strong language, and some descriptions of sex. 1998. BR 12121. ## _The_ _Tonto Woman_ and Other Western Stories. BR 12131. by Elmore Leonard. 3 volumes. A collection of nineteen westerns. In the title story, an exiled wife tattooed by Indians gets her self-esteem back with the help of a cattle rustler. In "The Colonel's Lady," a captive woman rescues herself from the clutches of a lone Apache. Some violence. 1998. BR 12131. ## The Coast of Good Intentions: Stories. BR 12132. by Michael Byers. 2 volumes. Eight tales about ordinary folks living on the Pacific Northwest coast. In "Settled on the Cranberry Coast," a handyman fixes up the house of his high school sweetheart and enjoys the feeling that this time things will work out better between them. Some strong language. 1998. BR 12132. ## Transparent Things. BR 12133. by Vladimir Nabokov. 1 volume. American Hugh Person retraces an itinerary in Switzerland where he first met Armande Chamar, as if he could find the past shining through the objects he had encountered previously. Person's woeful tale gradually unfolds as his memories are evoked. 1972. BR 12133. ## The Desert Crop. BR 12155. by Catherine Cookson. 3 volumes. 1880s England. Young Daniel Stewart's life changes when his widowed father marries a distant Irish cousin, Moira Conelly. Over the years the cheerful Moira has many children while the father squanders their money. When his father dies, Daniel assumes the leadership of the family, falls in love with the wrong girl, and continues farming. 1997. BR 12155. ## The Red River. BR 12164. by Frederic Bean. 2 volumes. Elias McBee and Seth Booker leave the flatboats of the Mississippi to try their luck trapping along the Red River. They find plenty of wildlife but also warring Indian tribes. In time, despite the many hardships and fighting, they decide to stay and live with their native wives. Violence. 1996. BR 12164. ## Season of Wishes. BR 12165. by Christina Skye. 3 volumes. Jamee Night has already been kidnapped once as a teenager when bodyguard Ian McCall, the tenth laird of Glenlyle, is hired to protect her in Scotland. It is Ian's last job before his family's curse overtakes him, and he hadn't planned to fall in love with his charge. Some explicit descriptions of sex. 1997. BR 12165. ## Ask Mariah. BR 12171. by Barbara Freethy. 3 volumes. Michael Ashton is raising his six-year-old twin daughters alone following their mother's death. The girls think she is coming back, and the crystal ball from their grandmother says they can find their mother at school. When they arrive at summer school, they find Joanna Wingate, a look-alike of their mother. Some descriptions of sex. 1997. BR 12171. ## Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus. BR 12173. by Mary Shelley. 3 volumes (Reissue). A science student, Victor Frankenstein, invents an artificial man using body parts from several corpses. The hideous creature cannot find companionship and becomes violent. Eventually he turns on his creator. 1818. BR 12173. ## Death and Restoration: A Jonathan Argyll Mystery. BR 12181. by Iain Pears. 2 volumes. Flavia di Stefan, of the art theft squad, learns that infamous English art thief Mary Verney is returning to Italy. Flavia enlists the help of her fianc‚, lecturer Jonathan Argyll, to keep Mary from plundering any more items. They soon realize that the target is an obscure Madonna icon of little obvious value. 1996. BR 12181. ## The Big Bad City: A Novel of the 87th Precinct. BR 12182. by Ed McBain. 3 volumes. A nun with breast implants is murdered in a city park. Detective Carella investigates the crime while still fuming at the unexpected release of the man who killed his father. Meanwhile a burglar is canvassing the city leaving chocolate chip cookies at each crime scene. Violence and strong language. 1999. BR 12182. ## Ghost Town. BR 12183. by Robert Coover. 2 volumes. A lone cowboy drifting through the desert is engulfed by a ghost town where the inhabitants engage in violent behavior- -gunfights, robberies, gambling, and whoring--almost every day. The rider becomes a sheriff, then an outlaw, and then he falls in love. Strong language and violence. 1998. BR 12183. ## A Man in Full. BR 12185. by Tom Wolfe. 7 volumes. Atlanta's mores--racial, sexual, and political--are undergoing rapid changes from the old southern tradition. And at sixty Charlie Croker, self-made millionaire with a trophy wife, is having difficulty adjusting. Strong language. 1998. BR 12185. ## _Final Vinyl Days_ and Other Stories. BR 12188. by Jill McCorkle. 1 volume. Nine short stories about slightly offbeat characters. In the title piece, an educated man remains stuck in his job in an obscure record shop rather than reclaim a former girlfriend and adapt to change. In "Paradise," a modern Adam meets Eve and marries her despite their names. Some strong language. 1998. BR 12188. ## Last of the Duanes. BR 12191. by Zane Grey. 2 volumes. At twenty-three Buck Duane realizes he has inherited the killer instinct when he is provoked by a drunken cowboy. This first gunfight makes him an outlaw fugitive, constantly at risk until offered a second chance: to redeem his name as a Texas Ranger. Written in 1913. Some violence. 1996. BR 12191. ## Gertrude of Stony Island Avenue. BR 12193. by James Purdy. 2 volumes. Carrie Kinsella is still mourning her estranged daughter Gertrude, a famous painter who died two years ago. Carrie leaves her husband and immerses herself in Gertrude's bohemian Chicago environment, searching for explanations. With the help of assorted friends, Carrie begins to accept her daughter's life and death. 1997. BR 12193. ## Night Gardening. BR 12194. by E.L. Swann. 2 volumes. Sixty-one-year-old Maggie Welles is recovering from a stroke in her Harvard Square house when she meets Tristan Mallory, a landscape architect working next door. The two are drawn together by their love of gardening. Maggie's son soon intrudes in his quest for money. Some strong language and some explicit descriptions of sex. 1999. BR 12194. ## The Partner. BR 12204. by John Grisham. 3 volumes. Four years ago, attorney Patrick Lanigan faked his own death and ran away with ninety million dollars belonging to his partners and a client. Now he's been found, tortured, sued by numerous parties including his wife, and charged with murder. Strong language and violence. Bestseller 1997. BR 12204. ## Bittersweet. BR 12213. by Danielle Steel. 3 volumes. India Taylor left a successful photojournalism career to settle down as a soccer mom. Seventeen years and four children later, she longs for some excitement. She meets and befriends tycoon Paul Ward, who encourages her to take risks. When Paul is suddenly free, India must make some choices. Bestseller 1999. BR 12213. ## The Emperor's General. BR 12214. by James Webb. 5 volumes. Ambassador Jay Marsh recounts serving as aide-de-camp to General Douglas MacArthur during the final days of World War II. Marsh recalls the roles MacArthur and Emperor Hirohito played and the trial of Japan's general Yamashita. He also reminisces about his mistress and that of MacArthur. Some strong language and some descriptions of sex. 1999. BR 12214. ## Blueback: A Contemporary Fable. BR 12218. by Tim Winton. 1 volume. As a child Abel loved diving for abalone near his coastal Australian home. As he grows older and goes off to college, his heart remains there with his mother and the huge blue grouper fish he named Blueback. Later, as a marine biologist, Abel returns to help save the bay. 1997. BR 12218. ## Love Stories. BR 12231. retold by Tana Reiff. 1 volume. Six love stories that originated in different cultures but have been retold in various forms around the world over the centuries. Includes "Cupid and Psyche" from ancient Rome, "Rhodopis and the Golden Shoes" (similar to "Cinderella") from Egypt, and "Beauty and the Beast" from France. Grade 1 braille. 1993. BR 12231. ## Burning Up. BR 12234. by Caroline B. Cooney. 2 volumes. Macey and her friends almost die in a fire while volunteering in an inner-city church and later discover an older incident in 1959 that was aimed at the town's first African American teacher. Macey becomes activated to change her community. Some violence and some strong language. For junior and senior high readers. 1999. BR 12234. ## The Color Purple. BR 12265. by Alice Walker. 2 volumes (Reissue). Two impoverished sisters have different fates--Nettie travels to Africa with a missionary family while Celie is married off to an abusive older man. Celie writes letters to God discussing events around her. Eventually she begins to take charge of her life. Strong language and some explicit descriptions of sex. Pulitzer Prize. 1982. BR 12265. ## A New Song: The Mitford Years, Volume 5. BR 12273. by Jan Karon. 4 volumes. The Bishop assigns Father Tim, now retired, to fill in as interim priest on North Carolina's coastal island Whitecap. He is reluctant to leave his old friends in Mitford, but does keep in touch. However, he quickly finds his place at St. John's in the Grove. Sequel to _Out to Canaan (RC 44958, BR 12272)_. Bestseller 1999. BR 12273. ## Troubled Waters. BR 12279. by Carolyn Wheat. 2 volumes. Jan Gebhardt surrenders after being a fugitive for fifteen years, accused of killing a federal agent while transporting illegal aliens. Her old acquaintance, attorney Cass Jameson, is worried that Jan may implicate her former boyfriend, a paraplegic veteran who is also Cass's brother. Strong language and violence. 1997. BR 12279. ## Broken Chords. BR 12283. by Barbara Snow Gilbert. 1 volume. When Clara Lorenzo was only three, her parents--who both excelled in musical careers--recognized her talent at the piano and found her the best teacher. Now seventeen, Clara is poised to win a coveted scholarship competition when she begins to doubt her passion for the piano. For junior and senior high readers. 1998. BR 12283. ## ### _Books for Children_ The following books were recently produced for the NLS program. To order books, contact your braille-lending library. _Nonfiction_ A Light in the Attic. BR 11934. by Shel Silverstein. 1 volume. A fat collection of poems that range from exhilarating nonsense to tender sadness. Includes "How Not to Have to Dry the Dishes," "Prayer of the Selfish Child," "Adventures of a Frisbee," and "Hiccup Cure." For grades 4-7 to share with younger children and adults. 1981. BR 11934. ## Earth: The Making of a Planet. BR 11935. by Roy A. Gallant and Christopher J. Schuberth. 2 volumes. Covers the formation of the universe beginning with the big bang theory. Discusses the Earth's features; its atmosphere, landforms, rocks and minerals, outer and inner cores, plate movement, weather, and oceans. Briefly treats _Pathfinder_'s discoveries and Earth's future. For grades 5-8 and older readers. 1998. BR 11935. ## The Gingerbread Man. BR 12030. retold by Jim Aylesworth. 1 volume. A traditional version of a tale about a gingerbread man who jumps from the oven and runs away from the little old man and woman of the house; he doesn't want to be their snack. He keeps running until he meets a clever fox. For grades K- 3. 1998. BR 12030. ## Snowflake Bentley. BR 12032. by Jacqueline Briggs Martin. 1 volume. The biography of Wilson Bentley, who loved the beauty of nature and wanted to share that loveliness with others. Especially intrigued by snowflakes, he taught himself how to photograph them, and that became his lifelong project. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades K-3. Caldecott Medal. 1998. BR 12032. ## Dreamtime: A Book of Lullabies. BR 12033. compiled by Belinda Hollyer. 1 volume. Thirty lullabies--some new and some old-time favorites-- offer a sense of peace and comfort at bedtime. Includes works by Eleanor Farjeon, Eve Merriam, Walter de la Mare, and Russell Hoban. PRINT/BRAILLE. For preschool-grade 2. 1998. BR 12033. ## In Daddy's Arms I Am Tall: African Americans Celebrating Fathers. BR 12035. . 1 volume. Thirteen poems in praise of fathers. Contains short biographical notes about the poets. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades K-3 and older readers. Coretta Scott King Award. 1997. BR 12035. ## Science in Ancient Egypt. BR 12073. by Geraldine Woods. 1 volume. Discusses some of the scientific accomplishments of the ancient Egyptians in such fields as mathematics, astronomy, and medicine. Cites the engineering feat of the pyramids; measuring devices like the nilometer, water clock, and a sun-based calendar; fractions and geometry; herbal remedies, dental work, and mummification. For grades 5-8. 1998. BR 12073. ## The Hubble Space Telescope. BR 12146. by Diane M. Sipiera and Paul P. Sipiera. 1 volume. Presents a brief history of telescopes. Explains the development of the Hubble Space Telescope, how it was placed in orbit, the repairs made to it by astronauts, and the advantages of the information it transmits back to Earth. For grades 3-6. 1997. BR 12146. ## Space Stations. BR 12147. by Diane M. Sipiera and Paul P. Sipiera. 1 volume. Discusses how the human body changes in space. Presents a brief history of space stations, from _Salyut 1_ in 1971 through the planned construction of the International Space Station. Explains ways the new space station will benefit people on Earth. For grades 3-6. 1997. BR 12147. ## Comets and Meteor Showers. BR 12168. by Paul P. Sipiera. 1 volume. Defines a comet, its parts, and its orbit. Describes meteors, meteor showers, and meteor storms. Discusses the importance of comets to astronomers and mentions comets Halley, West, Hale-Bopp, and Hyakutke. For grades 3-6. 1997. BR 12168. ## What's the Deal? Jefferson, Napoleon, and the Louisiana Purchase. BR 12175. by Rhoda Blumberg. 1 volume. Provides historical background of the United States's purchase of the Louisiana territory from France in 1803. Discusses the negotiations by Thomas Jefferson and Napoleon, political implications for Spain and Britain, possibilities of war, and the young nation's actual acquisition of the vast area. For grades 5-8. 1998. BR 12175. ## Mummy Mysteries: Tales from North America. BR 12205. by Brenda Z. Guiberson. 1 volume. Explains that scientists' examination of clues provided by the mummies of people, animals, or insects can reveal facts about ancient times or solve mysteries from the past. Discusses specific mummy finds in North America and modern technological tools for studying their secrets. For grades 4-7. 1998. BR 12205. ## Neale S. Godfrey's Ultimate Kids' Money Book. BR 12206. by Neale S. Godfrey. 1 volume. Introduces money as a form of social exchange--from the concept of barter to an overview of financial dealings that involve currency. Explains personal spending--budgeting, banking, checking and savings accounts, and using a credit card. Presents stocks and investments in simplified terms. For grades 4-7. 1998. BR 12206. ## The Earth. BR 12221. by Cynthia Pratt Nicolson. 1 volume. Presents stories and myths about Earth's origins. Explains where the planet fits in the solar system; why there is night and day; and how plants, animals, and people have affected its environment. Includes experiments and a glossary of terms. For grades 3-6. 1996. BR 12221. ## ### _Fiction_ Pete's a Pizza. BR 12028. by William Steig. 1 volume. One day when Pete is in a bad mood, his father tries to cheer him up by pretending to make Pete into a pizza. PRINT/BRAILLE. For preschool-grade 2. 1998. BR 12028. ## A Long Way from Chicago: A Novel in Stories. BR 12129. by Richard Peck. 1 volume. In eight short stories an old man reminisces about the week each summer he and his little sister spent with his grandmother. Joey likes the train ride and his feisty, independent grandmother, who tells "whoppers," fishes, and shoots a shotgun. For grades 6-9. 1998. BR 12129. ## The Trumpet of the Swan. BR 12130. by E.B. White. 1 volume (Reissue). While camping with his father in Canada, eleven-year-old Sam Beaver discovers a family of trumpeter swans, including the voiceless Louis. Sam teaches Louis to write with his bill and to play the trumpet, which compensates for his handicap. Eventually Louis solos with the Philadelphia Orchestra and woos a mate. For grades 4-7. 1970. BR 12130. ## Holes. BR 12174. by Louis Sachar. 2 volumes. Stanley Yelnats IV finds himself in a detention center for possessing stolen property that he didn't take. While digging holes under the summer Texas sun, he sees a fellow inmate running away--and follows him. Legends, loyalty, and buried treasure are revealed as Stanley learns to survive. For grades 5-8. Newbery Medal. 1998. BR 12174. ## Lucky Me. BR 12187. by Lisa Fiedler. 1 volume. In this sequel to _Curtis Piperfield's Biggest Fan (BR 10538)_, fourteen-year-old C.C. is happily dating Patrick, while her friend Grace dates C.C.'s best friend, Cluck. But then Cluck breaks up with Grace and begins flirting with C.C., and Patrick pressures her to go beyond kissing. For grades 6-9. 1998. BR 12187. ## Dancing with Great-Aunt Cornelia. BR 12189. by Anne Quirk. 1 volume. Every year around her birthday, Cornelia has tea with her eccentric great-aunt Cornelia Witherspoon and her wolfhound at a hotel in Manhattan. On Cornelia's thirteenth birthday, her aunt invites Cornelia to spend the summer with her. Cornelia meets some colorful people, and a long hidden family secret is revealed. For grades 4-7. 1997. BR 12189. ## Tree by Leaf. BR 12195. by Cynthia Voigt. 2 volumes. In 1920 twelve-year-old Clothilde lives with her family on an isolated peninsula waiting for her father to return from the war. When he arrives, maimed and broken, he retreats to the boathouse. A mysterious voice helps Clothilde breach the gulf between her father and the rest of the family. For grades 6-9. 1988. BR 12195. ## Brian's Return. BR 12210. by Gary Paulsen. 1 volume. Back in society, going to school and trying to fit in, Brian savagely beats a bully who attacked him. With the help of Caleb, a blind counselor, Brian realizes that he needs to go where he belongs--in the wilderness again. Sequel to _The River (RC 34751) (BR 8844)_. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 1999. BR 12210. ## Child of the May. BR 12216. by Theresa Tomlinson. 1 volume. Fifteen-year-old Magda, raised by Marian the Forestwife, is seeking adventure. Her chance comes when her father allows her to dress as a boy in an attempt to rescue two women held hostage by the Sheriff of Nottingham. Magda's archery skills are put to the test. Sequel to _The Forestwife (BR 10451)_. For grades 5-8. 1998. BR 12216. ## Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. BR 12276. by J.K. Rowling. 3 volumes. Despite a warning not to return to Hogwarts for his second year of wizardry studies, Harry shows up. But Harry is in danger from the opened Chamber of Secrets as well as from his would-be protector. Sequel to _Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (RC 47260, BR 11879)_. Bestseller For grades 4-7. 1999. BR 12276. ## Frog and Toad Are Friends. BR 12336. by Arnold Lobel. 1 volume. Five stories about the adventures of two friends: a solemn green frog and a funny brown toad. When Toad loses his button, Frog helps him find it. Later Frog is sick in bed looking green, and Toad brings him some tea and tells him a story. For grades K-3. 1970. BR 12336. ## ### 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 (monthly) Braille Book Review (bimonthly) Braille Chess Magazine (quarterly) Braille Music Magazine (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 (6 issues) The Musical Mainstream (quarterly) National Geographic (monthly) The New York Times Large Type Weekly (weekly) News (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 (monthly) Short Stories (monthly) Spider: The Magazine for Children (monthly) Stone Soup (5 issues) Update (quarterly) The Washington Post Book World (weekly) The following sports schedules are also available: American Baseball League Schedule National Baseball League Schedule National Basketball Association Schedule National Football League Schedule National Hockey League Schedule Women's National Basketball Association Schedule