Braille Book Review, Vol. 73, No. 3, May-June 2004 Braille Book Review May-June 2004 Volume73, 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 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 2004 Library of Congress Catalog Card Number 53-31800 ISSN 0006-873X Contents: In Brief Books for Adults Nonfiction Fiction Books for Children Nonfiction Fiction Foreign Language Books Spanish Braille Magazines In Brief New NLS publications The Reference Section has announced the availability of two revised publications. The reference circular Physical Disabilities: Information and Advocacy Organizations 2003 updates and supersedes the June 1994 circular Physical Disabilities: National Organizations and Resources, No. 94-01. It is available in regular print and online at www.loc.gov/nls/reference/circulars/physical.html. A 2003 revision of the factsheet Sources for Purchase of Cassette Players and Player-Recorders Compatible with Recorded Materials Produced by the National Library Service (NLS) is now available in regular print and online at www.loc.gov/nls/reference/factsheets/sources.html. Newsstand The following announcements may be of interest to readers. The National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped reserves the right to publish announcements selectively, as space permits. Items mentioned, however, are not part of the NLS program, and their listing does not imply endorsement. Hadley School offers free courses. The Hadley School for the Blind offers a wide range of accessible courses that allow students to study in their own homes, at their own pace, completely free of charge. Hadley offers more than ninety teacher-guided distance education courses‡everything from braille and independent living skills to technology, academics, and leisure pursuits. Founded in 1920, the Hadley School's accredited program serves more than eight thousand students annually in all fifty states and ninety countries. Courses are offered in braille, in large print, on audiocassette, and online. Contact Hadley for more information or to enroll. Call toll-free 800-323-4238 or e- mail student_services@hadley-school.org. To learn more, visit www.hadley-school.org. Internet access by telephone. InternetSpeech, Inc., offers a subscription service to individuals who may wish to access the Internet by phone, without a computer. Users may surf and browse web sites, search by key words, send and receive e-mail, and conduct e-commerce through the use of an interactive voice technology. Rates vary from $12 to $21 per month according to the program selected, with a one-time $20 set-up fee. To learn more, call (877) 312-4638 or (408) 360-7730, or visit www.internetspeech.com. ### _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_ Robert's Rules of Order: Newly Revised. BR 14142. by Henry M. Robert. 8 volumes. First published in 1876, this tenth edition of the manual of parliamentary procedure still serves as the recognized guide to conducting meetings and participating effectively in them. Includes procedural information on using technology for teleconferences, videoconferences, and meetings by e- mail. 2000. BR 14142. ## Great Vacations for You and Your Dog, USA, 2001-02. BR 14428. . 4 volumes. State-by-state listings of U.S. facilities that accept dogs. Categories include dog camps, ranches, resorts, hotels, lodges, cabins, and campgrounds. Includes a description of each entry, the pet policy, and the 2001-02 rates. Also gives suggestions for vacationing with a dog in five major cities and general tips on traveling. 2001. BR 14428. ## Poems to Read: A New Favorite Poem Project Anthology. BR 14510. edited by Robert Pinsky and Maggie Dietz. 3 volumes. Like the first anthology, _Americans' Favorite Poems (BR 12771)_, this one includes poems selected by Favorite Poem Project participants with their comments. In addition, the editors chose some personal favorites and arranged the work into thematic sections. 2002. BR 14510. ## The Road Less Traveled: A New Psychology of Love, Traditional Values, and Spiritual Growth. BR 14516. by M. Scott Peck. 3 volumes. Twenty-fifth anniversary edition of the 1978 classic psychological treatise concerning spirituality, self- actualization, maturation, and interpersonal relationships. Emphasizes mental and spiritual growth, love, and self- discipline. 1978. BR 14516. ## Searching for Your Soul: Writers of Many Faiths Share Their Personal Stories of Spiritual Discovery. BR 14526. edited by Katherine Kurs. 5 volumes. Writings by more than fifty authors with a wide range of beliefs and backgrounds. Describes the quest for holiness; examines such issues as family, tradition, physical longings, and religious cultures that affect personal growth. Observes that the sacred life is more often a dynamic journey than a spiritual stasis. 1999. BR 14526. ## Adaptive Technologies for Learning and Work Environments. BR 14560. by Joseph J. Lazzaro. 3 volumes. Describes in nontechnical terms how to increase one's independence by adapting personal computers for sensory, physical, speech, and learning disabilities. Lists assistive equipment available on the market and describes the basics of computer hardware. Updates 1993 edition of the same title__. 2001. BR 14560. ## The Lore of Spices: Their History, Nature, and Uses around the World. BR 14564. by J.O. Swahn. 2 volumes. A cultural history of spices with botanical facts, advice on usage, anecdotes, and a few recipes. Grouped by geographical origins--European, East Indies, and New World--spices covered range from mustard, onions, and mint to ginger, cinnamon, coriander, sesame, vanilla, and the universals, sugar and salt. 1991. BR 14564. ## The Day I Fired Alan Ladd and Other World War II Adventures. BR 14588. by A.E. Hotchner. 1 volume. Playwright lightheartedly reminisces about his World War II military service on the home front. He includes anecdotes about producing warfare films, writing a musical, editing a military magazine, and encountering famous personalities. Some strong language. 2002. BR 14588. ## Winston Churchill. BR 14589. by John Keegan. 2 volumes. Military historian explores the mystique of Britain's prime minister during World War II, discussing his life, works, and speeches. Portrays Churchill, the man and the political leader, in the context of England's history. 2002. BR 14589. ## The Classic Fairy Tales. BR 14609. by Iona Opie and Peter Opie. 3 volumes. Presents twenty-four of the best-known fairy tales in the exact words in which they were first published in English. The authors provide a historical introduction chronicling the development of each story and the curious changes that appeared over the centuries. Designed for adult readers. 1974. BR 14609. ## American Bison: A Natural History. BR 14611. by Dale F. Lott. 2 volumes. Inspired by his childhood experiences growing up in the Montana National Bison Range, behavioral ecologist Lott explores the nature of bison. He examines the social relationships between bison and their coexistence with other species and discusses prairie ecology while contemplating the future of a species that once faced extinction. 2002. BR 14611. ## Joseph Smith. BR 14615. by Robert V. Remini. 2 volumes. Historian portrays the founder of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, the worldwide religion known as the Mormon Church. Asserts that Joseph Smith (1805-1844) and his religious movement are characteristic of the Jacksonian era and compares Mormon beliefs to those of other Christian faiths. 2002. BR 14615. ## Elvis Presley. BR 14616. by Bobbie Ann Mason. 2 volumes. Award-winning novelist explores the mystique of America's first rock-and-roll superstar, Elvis Presley (1935-1977). Explains Presley's musical roots and his close family ties, asserting that the entertainer's achievement of the American dream was his undoing. 2003. BR 14616. ## Making Rag Rugs: Fifteen Step-by-Step Projects. BR 14617. edited by Clare Hubbard. 1 volume. Explains the basic techniques of hooking, prodding, clipping, and braiding practiced in the traditional craft of converting rags into useful rugs. Discusses materials, equipment, preparation, and finishing. Includes instructions for fifteen projects--from simple to complex patterns-- applying the described methods. 2002. BR 14617. ## Reluctant Saint: The Life of Francis of Assisi. BR 14628. by Donald Spoto. 3 volumes. Using the results of Franciscan scholarship since the 1990s, Spoto's account places Francis of Assisi (1182-1226) within the context of religious, social, and political forces of medieval Italy. Spoto discusses Francis's growth from playboy to penitent to poor man to saint. 2002. BR 14628. ## What Evolution Is. BR 14640. by Ernst Mayr. 3 volumes. In a presentation for the general reader, an eminent professor of comparative zoology explains the underlying concepts and twentieth-century developments of evolutionary theory. Mayr reviews the evidence for evolution and examines the complexities of disputed issues. Discusses mankind's history, increased brain size, and altruistic behavior. 2001. BR 14640. ## Leaves of Grass: The "Death-Bed" Edition. BR 14662. by Walt Whitman. 5 volumes. The last compilation of the poet's major work published during his lifetime, with the poems presented as he wished them preserved. Originally published in 1855, _Leaves of Grass_ was continually revised and augmented. This complete edition includes Whitman's elegy on President Lincoln, "When Lilacs Last in the Dooryard Bloom'd." 1892. BR 14662. ## Floods, Droughts, and Climate Change. BR 14663. by Michael Collier and Robert H. Webb. 2 volumes. Writers with the U.S. Geological Survey present an introduction to Earth's climate. Describing patterns of prevailing wind and ocean currents, they emphasize that weather is not a product of isolated events, but of related phenomena. They also discuss El Niño, La Niña, and global warming. 2002. BR 14663. ## The Crisis of Islam: Holy War and Unholy Terror. BR 14698. by Bernard Lewis. 2 volumes. Princeton historian traces the roots of anti-Americanism in the Islamic world and explores the conditions that led to terrorism in the West. Discusses the Islamic revolution in Iran, U.S. foreign policy, Soviet influence in the Middle East, and the role of Saudi Arabia in creating Muslim extremism. Bestseller 2003. BR 14698. ## What Should I Do with My Life?. BR 14701. by Po Bronson. 4 volumes. In this book that grew out of a transition point in his own life, Bronson presents about fifty accounts of individuals who "dared to be honest with themselves" and risk major change. Traveling across the U.S., he collected material from ordinary people of all ages and professions. Bestseller 2002. BR 14701. ## The Child That Books Built: A Life in Reading. BR 14721. by Francis Spufford. 2 volumes. British author of _I May Be Some Time (BR 12612)_ explains the importance that reading has played in the formation of his character and views on life. Spufford conveys his passion for fiction, from a childhood love of Tolkien's stories to his adult enthusiasm for the classics. Some strong language. 2002. BR 14721. ## The Anxiety Book: Developing Strength in the Face of Fear. BR 14725. by Jonathan Davidson and Henry Dreher. 3 volumes. Physician describes various anxiety disorders and available remedies-- including drugs, herbs, serenity exercises, and therapy. Explains how it is possible to become an emotionally stronger person after treatment for such problems as phobias, post-traumatic stress, panic attacks, and obsessive-compulsive behavior. 2003. BR 14725. ## Not Much of a Muchness. BR 14826. edited by Marc Maurer. 1 volume. Nine accounts by blind people about work and everyday routines. Includes editor Marc Maurer's recollections of campus life at the University of Notre Dame, a young man's reflections on choosing a career in music, and a home owner's musings on his neighbors' surprise that he works around the house. 2002. BR 14826. ## Summit. BR 14827. edited by Marc Maurer. 1 volume. Seven blind individuals recall how they have reached the summit as they scaled "personal mountains." "To Climb Every Mountain" describes Erik Weihenmayer's successful ascent of Mt. Everest. Other chapters recount a blind student's camp counselor job and a teenager's conquest of the fear of losing her physical freedom on becoming blind. 2002. BR 14827. ## Warrior of the Light: A Manual. BR 14875. by Paulo Coelho. 1 volume. A collection of philosophical sketches prefaced by the brief parable of a grown man returning to the beach of his childhood. There he is inspired to write about the "Warrior"--one who is "capable of understanding the miracle of life." Inspirational companion to _The Alchemist (BR 14874)_. 2003. BR 14875. ## The Teammates. BR 14902. by David Halberstam. 2 volumes. The saga of four Boston Red Sox players from the 1940s--Dominic DiMaggio, Johnny Pesky, Ted Williams, and Bobby Doerr--who remain friends for over sixty years. In 2001, DiMaggio and Pesky begin a long car trip to visit the dying Williams and reminisce about the past. Bestseller 2003. BR 14902. ## ### _Fiction_ The Indwelling: The Beast Takes Possession. BR 13925. by Tim LaHaye and Jerry B. Jenkins. 3 volumes. Forty-two months into the Tribulation, Nicolae Carpathia is assassinated and some of the Tribulation Force are suspects. As each member struggles for survival, millions prepare for the funeral. Suddenly Carpathia arises from his coffin and pledges that his attackers have yet to endure the Great Tribulation. Sequel to _Assassins (BR 13924)_. Bestseller 2000. BR 13925. ## The Mark: The Beast Rules the World. BR 13926. by Tim LaHaye and Jerry B. Jenkins. 3 volumes. Three days into the Great Tribulation, Nicolae Carpathia is proclaiming himself the true Christ. Yet many see him as Satan. The Tribulation Force struggles to survive, as Carpathia orders all people to receive the Mark (a visible tattoo and an implanted biochip) or face the guillotine. Sequel to _The Indwelling (BR 13925)_. Bestseller 2000. BR 13926. ## Desecration: Antichrist Takes the Throne. BR 13927. by Tim LaHaye and Jerry B. Jenkins. 3 volumes. Rayford Steele and members of the Tribulation Force prepare to rescue God's chosen people. Meanwhile, followers of Nicolae Carpathia gather at the temple, where they plan to take the Mark in Nicolae's presence--and where Nicolae plans to declare himself God. Sequel to _The Mark (BR 13926)_. Bestseller 2001. BR 13927. ## Nine. BR 14528. by Jan Burke. 4 volumes. L.A. homicide detective Alex Brandon and his partner, Ciara Morton, investigate a group of vigilantes that is assassinating criminals on the FBI's most-wanted list. Evidence leads Brandon and Morton to a school for disturbed, affluent teens. Violence and strong language. 2002. BR 14528. ## Small Town. BR 14544. by Lawrence Block. 4 volumes. The Carpenter, a serial killer, terrorizes Manhattan, causing its citizens to alter their lifestyles in many ways. Author John Creighton, accused of one murder, sees his book sales skyrocket, and former police commissioner Francis Buckram joins the investigation. Explicit descriptions of sex, violence, and strong language. 2003. BR 14544. ## The Hostage. BR 14548. by Susan Wiggs. 3 volumes. As fire spreads across Chicago, October 8, 1871, Deborah Sinclair pleads with her father not to force her into a society marriage. Tom Silver, seeking revenge against her father, breaks in during the chaotic night and abducts Deborah. Followed by _The Mistress (BR 14549)_. Some descriptions of sex and some violence. 2000. BR 14548. ## The Firebrand. BR 14550. by Susan Wiggs. 3 volumes. A bundle falls into Lucy Hathaway's arms from a burning building during the great Chicago fire, October 8, 1871. Inside, she finds a baby, whom she raises as her own. Five years later, Lucy meets banker Randolph Higgins who discovers that the child is his. Some descriptions of sex and some violence. 2001. BR 14550. ## Coming Soon!!! A Narrative. BR 14574. by John Barth. 4 volumes. An established older novelist and an aspiring web-savvy younger writer race to create a novel for the new millennium. A lighthearted autobiographical fiction in which Barth looks back at his own illustrious career and contemplates the literary future. Some explicit descriptions of sex and some strong language. 2001. BR 14574. ## Kisscut. BR 14576. by Karin Slaughter. 3 volumes. Dr. Sara Linton and her ex-husband, police chief Jeffrey Tolliver of Grant County, Georgia, uncover a web of pedophilia, incest, and child pornography after a thirteen-year-old girl is killed. Sequel to _Blindsighted (BR 14418)_. Explicit descriptions of sex, violence, and strong language. 2002. BR 14576. ## The Cranefly Orchid Murders. BR 14577. by Cynthia Riggs. 2 volumes. Martha's Vineyard. Ninety-two-year-old poet Victoria Trumbull discovers the body of a shady attorney on land slated for development. Victoria and her eleven-year-old assistant, Robin White, search for clues and endangered plants on the property in order to preserve its pristine nature--and solve some murders. Some violence and some strong language. 2002. BR 14577. ## Deadly Nightshade. BR 14578. by Cynthia Riggs. 2 volumes. Ninety-two-year-old poet Victoria Trumbull witnesses a body being dumped in the harbor of her native island, Martha's Vineyard. Victoria's granddaughter, Elizabeth, and her boss, the harbormaster Domingo, retrieve the body. The three investigate islanders and wealthy visitors alike, but can't prevent another murder. Some violence and some strong language. 2001. BR 14578. ## The Color Midnight Made. BR 14579. by Andrew Winer. 2 volumes. Ten-year-old Conrad Clay is one of several white boys in his Alameda, California, neighborhood. Con is diagnosed with color blindness, his parents' marriage falls apart, his best friend Loop rejects him, and Loop's brother loses his sight in an accident. Strong language, some explicit descriptions of sex, and some violence. 2002. BR 14579. ## Summon the Shadows. BR 14583. by Eva Marie Everson and G.W.Francis Chadwick. 3 volumes. In this sequel to _Shadow of Dreams (BR 14527)_, Katie Webster returns to New York City from her mother's home in Georgia. Her husband, Ben, is missing and presumed dead--but Katie has faith in God that he's alive. When someone starts sending her expensive presents, she hopes that it's Ben. 2002. BR 14583. ## Short and Tall Tales: Moose County Legends Collected by James Mackintosh Qwilleran. BR 14587. by Lilian Jackson Braun. 1 volume. Twenty-seven short stories centered around the history of Moose County, popularized in the "Cat Who..." mystery series. The tales are relayed by fictional newspaper editor James Qwilleran, who collects reminiscences and tidbits about the first settlers of the isolated countryside. 2002. BR 14587. ## The Boy Next Door. BR 14590. by Meggin Cabot. 3 volumes. New York journalist Melissa "Mel" Fuller pet sits for Mrs. Friedlander, an elderly neighbor who was attacked and left in a coma. When the old lady's nephew, Max, arrives to help, Mel falls in love with him. But Max has many secrets. Some strong language. 2002. BR 14590. ## No One to Trust. BR 14596. by Iris Johansen. 2 volumes. Colombia. Elena Kyler, trained as an assassin, uses her skill to protect herself, Father Dominic, and her five-year-old son from the child's drug-lord father. Elena asks U.S. officials for help, but mercenary Sean Galen may not be able to save her loved ones. Violence, strong language, and some descriptions of sex. 2002. BR 14596. ## The Veteran: Five Heart-Stopping Stories. BR 14610. by Frederick Forsyth. 3 volumes. In the title piece, a noted barrister helps to free two thugs who stomped an old man to death. But the lawyer has an ulterior motive. In "Whispering Wind," a single scout survives Custer's Last Stand. Some violence and some strong language. 2001. BR 14610. ## The Salmon of Doubt: Hitchhiking the Galaxy One Last Time. BR 14614. by Douglas Adams. 3 volumes. Editor Peter Guzzardi pieces together what may have been the third Dirk Gently novel by the late author of _The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (BR 14438)_. Includes Adams's letters, writings, and ruminations on numerous diverse subjects, including the Beatles, Monty Python, and a young, two-headed Zaphod. 2002. BR 14614. ## Whispers at Midnight. BR 14629. by Karen Robards. 3 volumes. Carly Linton returns to Benton, Georgia, to open a bed-and-breakfast in the house she inherits. Someone from Carly's past doesn't want her back in town, and dangers abound. Carly finds comfort with Matt Converse, the town's former bad boy turned sheriff. Strong language and some descriptions of sex. 2003. BR 14629. ## When the Women Come Out to Dance. BR 14648. by Elmore Leonard. 2 volumes. Nine short stories dealing with people and their choices. In the title piece, a bored Palm Beach wife with an ulterior motive hires a Colombian maid whose husband was murdered. In "Sparks," an insurance investigator questions a Los Angeles widow whose house was destroyed in a fire. Strong language. 2002. BR 14648. ## The Art of Seeing. BR 14649. by Cammie McGovern. 2 volumes. As a child, Jemma watched older sister Rozzie blossom into a teenage beauty and promising actress. But Rozzie kept her failing vision a secret. Now as adults they seek to reestablish their relationship against the backdrop of celebrity. 2002. BR 14649. ## Red House. BR 14656. by K.j.a. Wishnia. 2 volumes. Former NYPD cop and single mother Filomena Buscarsela joins a Queens private detective firm as a trainee. She investigates the disappearance of an illegal laborer, a shoot-out with the police, longtime squatters in an old factory, and a murder. Some cases pay, some don't. Strong language and some violence. 2001. BR 14656. ## Bella Poldark: A Novel of Cornwall, 1818-1820. BR 14659. by Winston Graham. 5 volumes. The family feud continues between the neighboring Poldarks and Warleggans while a murderer is loose in the countryside. Bella Poldark, an aspiring singer, becomes surprisingly successful in both her career and in love. Restless Valentine Warleggan, however, is not so lucky. Sequel to _The Twisted Sword (BR 8679)_. 2002. BR 14659. ## Spook: A "Nameless Detective" Novel. BR 14661. by Bill Pronzini. 2 volumes. The "Nameless Detective," last seen in _Bleeders (BR 14171)_, is semiretired. His partners Tamara Corbin and Jake Runyon, newly hired, investigate the execution-style murder of a crazy, homeless man named Spook, whose checkered past has evidently caught up with him. Violence and strong language. 2003. BR 14661. ## Better to Rest: A Liam Campbell Mystery. BR 14664. by Dana Stabenow. 2 volumes. Alaska state trooper Sgt. Liam Campbell _Fire and Ice (BR 12374)_ and his pilot girlfriend discover the remains of a WWII plane embedded in a glacier. Campbell's investigation links recent murders with past military secrets that would be better left buried. Some explicit descriptions of sex and some strong language. 2002. BR 14664. ## The Lady in the Lake. BR 14665. by Raymond Chandler. 2 volumes. A swaggering businessman hires hard-boiled Philip Marlowe to find his wife, who has been missing for a month. When a woman's body is pulled from the lake where the wife had been staying, and the caretaker's wife is also missing, Marlowe pieces the puzzle together. Some strong language and some violence. 1943. BR 14665. ## Dead Aim. BR 14697. by Iris Johansen. 2 volumes. Photojournalist Alex Graham is covering a dam break in Colorado when she discovers that it was no accident. Former CIA operative Judd Morgan from _No One to Trust (BR 14596)_ is hired to protect Alex as the investigation leads to the highest political circles. Violence, strong language, and some descriptions of sex. 2003. BR 14697. ## Birthright. BR 14700. by Nora Roberts. 4 volumes. Ancient bones are uncovered at a construction site in Maryland and archaeologist Callie Dunbrook and her ex-husband are asked to investigate. When a local woman claims that Callie is her long-lost daughter--kidnapped twenty-nine years earlier--Callie must search for the truth. Strong language and some descriptions of sex. Bestseller 2003. BR 14700. ## Armageddon: The Cosmic Battle of the Ages. BR 14702. by Tim LaHaye and Jerry B. Jenkins. 3 volumes. In the last year of the Great Tribulation new alliances are formed when many of the Force members die. Then the world becomes a powder keg as millions gather for war with the Antichrist in the Middle East, where they await the Glorious Appearing. Sequel to _The Remnant (BR 14212)_. Violence. Bestseller 2003. BR 14702. ## Whispers and Lies. BR 14715. by Joy Fielding. 3 volumes. Nurse Terry Painter lives a quiet life in Delray, Florida. She rents out her backyard cottage to Alison Simms and becomes friends with her. Soon, however, Terry begins to suspect that Alison and her just arrived "brother" are trying to trap her in a web of whispers and lies. 2002. BR 14715. ## Cat Laughing Last: A Joe Grey Mystery. BR 14716. by Shirley Rousseau Murphy. 2 volumes. Molena Point, California. Joe Grey and Dulcie, feline sleuths, investigate a murder at the home of their human friend Susan. By obtaining evidence that only cats can gather, they must discover what links murder, the town's theater production, and local artifacts being sold on eBay and at yard sales. 2002. BR 14716. ## A Wanted Man. BR 14717. by Nancy J. Parra. 1 volume. Feisty librarian Brianna McGraw needs a thousand dollars to buy the freedom of her little brother and other orphans who were "adopted" by unscrupulous Nevada miners. To get the money, Brianna sets out to collect the bounty offered for capturing fugitive Trey Morgan. She captures his heart instead. 2002. BR 14717. ## You Are Not a Stranger Here. BR 14720. by Adam Haslett. 2 volumes. Nine short stories involving characters who are mentally ill and their families. In "Notes to My Biographer," a depressed old man visits his homosexual son. "My Father's Business" details a psychiatrist's attempts to treat a reluctant patient. Some explicit descriptions of sex, some violence, and some strong language. 2002. BR 14720. ## Straydog. BR 14723. by Kathe Koja. 1 volume. Rachel, a misfit at her high school, is teased by the other kids. She finds solace in writing and volunteering at the local animal shelter. When a feral collie is brought in, Rachel wants to save it and seeks help. Some strong language. For junior and senior high readers. 2002. BR 14723. ## The Thorne Maze: An Elizabeth I Mystery. BR 14758. by Karen Harper. 2 volumes. England, 1564. Queen Elizabeth's court retires to the country to avoid the plague. After Elizabeth is attacked and others are killed in the gardens, the queen and her royal followers, William Cecil and Meg Milligrew, seek to uncover the culprit. An encounter in a watery maze leads to death. 2003. BR 14758. ## Cold Pursuit. BR 14773. by T. Jefferson Parker. 3 volumes. San Diego detective Tommy McMichael investigates the murder of elderly Portuguese millionaire Pete Braga--even though McMichael's Irish family has had a longtime feud with the Bragas. As McMichael uncovers the old man's secrets, he falls in love with the main suspect. Violence, strong language, and some explicit descriptions of sex. 2003. BR 14773. ## The Sinister Pig. BR 14801. by Tony Hillerman. 2 volumes. The FBI takes over sergeant Jim Chee's case, which began with the discovery of an unidentified murder victim at a Navajo reservation oil field. Both customs patrol officer Bernadette Manuelito and retired lieutenant Joe Leaphorn become involved before the solution is found. Bestseller 2003. BR 14801. ## The Lovely Bones. BR 14806. by Alice Sebold. 3 volumes. Susie Salmon, a fourteen-year-old girl murdered by a neighbor, watches over her family and friends from heaven. While adjusting to a new habitat, she reaches out to them as she observes their struggle to survive their grief. Some descriptions of sex, some violence, and some strong language. Bestseller 2002. BR 14806. ## The Alchemist. BR 14874. by Paulo Coelho. 1 volume. Santiago, an Andalusian shepherd boy, dreams of riches and longs to see the world. He sails to Tangiers, crosses the desert, and eventually reaches Egypt, where he discovers his real destiny. On his journey, Santiago encounters a series of spiritual guides, including the alchemist who advises him to follow his heart. 1988. BR 14874. ## ### _Books for Children_ The following books were recently produced for the NLS program. To order books, contact your braille-lending library. _Nonfiction_ Artists of the Renaissance. BR 14580. by James Barter. 1 volume. Discusses the life and accomplishments of six Italian artists of the early and High Renaissance, whose works represent important innovations and achievements in painting, sculpture, and architecture. Includes Giotto, Donatello, Brunelleschi, Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, and Raphael. For grades 6-9. 1999. BR 14580. ## Planting the Seed: A Guide to Gardening. BR 14612. by Suzanne Winckler. 1 volume. Organic gardening at home: how to grow fruits and vegetables that are free of chemicals and pesticides. Discusses determining location and soil conditions, choosing the right seeds and plants, caring for plants, and harvesting food. Includes a few recipes and recommendations for further reading. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 2002. BR 14612. ## Extraordinary Explorers and Adventurers. BR 14647. by Judy Alter. 2 volumes. Brief biographies of seventy-three men and women--from the Greek hero Hercules to Mae Jemison--who traveled to new lands or conquered space. Includes major explorers of North America and the North Pole, as well as more recent astronauts. For grades 5-8 and older readers. 2001. BR 14647. ## Revenge of the Whale: The True Story of the Whaleship _Essex_. BR 14653. by Nathaniel Philbrick. 2 volumes. Recounts the 1820 sinking of the _Essex_ by an enraged sperm whale and the survivors' ordeal--including cannibalism. Incorporates a fourteen- year-old cabin boy's account of this marine disaster, which inspired the climactic scenes of _Moby Dick_. Some violence. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 2002. BR 14653. ## Dinosaurs Big and Small. BR 14727. by Kathleen Weidner Zoehfeld. 1 volume. Discusses the height and weight of various dinosaurs in comparison to a school bus, an elephant, or an average ten-year-old kid. Covers some facts about dinosaur behavior and habits. For grades 2-4. 2002. BR 14727. ## Global Warming. BR 14775. by Mark Maslin. 1 volume. Examines the causes, consequences, and future threat of global warming. Explains "the devastating effects it will have on human society, the natural environment, and the world economy, including drastic changes in health, agriculture, water resources, coastal regions, storminess, forests, and wildlife." For grades 6-9 and older readers. 2002. BR 14775. ## The Legend of Blue Jacket. BR 14782. by Michael P. Spradlin. 1 volume. Biographical sketch of a sixteen-year-old West Virginian youth adopted by the Shawnee, who called him Blue Jacket because of his clothing. Describes how he was transformed into a hunter and warrior, fought against American settlers in 1774, and made friends with Daniel Boone. For grades 3-6. 2002. BR 14782. ## Mission to Mars. BR 14825. by Franklyn M. Branley. 1 volume. Discusses what people might find if they could travel to Mars; whether there might be air, water, or gravity; and what it might be like to live in a space station while exploring the planet. For grades 2-4. 2002. BR 14825. ## Kites: Magic Wishes That Fly Up to the Sky. BR 15010. by Demi. 1 volume. Presents the legend of how kites painted with animals and other symbols started in China. Discusses kite flying as a sport and as part of a festival. Includes directions for making a simple kite at home. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades K-3. 1999. BR 15010. ## Wash, Scrub, Brush!. BR 15011. by Mick Manning. 1 volume. Recommendations for developing healthy habits by keeping the body clean. Covers fingernails, ears, teeth, hair, and bathroom practices. Also includes facts about animal cleanliness. PRINT/BRAILLE. For preschool- grade 2. 1999. BR 15011. ## ### _Fiction_ New York's Bravest. BR 14050. by Mary Pope Osborne. 1 volume. Tells of the heroic deeds of the New York City firefighter Mose Humphreys during the 1840s. The book explains how the real-life fireman became a legend. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades K-3. 2002. BR 14050. ## Meet Kaya: An American Girl. BR 14539. by Janet Shaw. 1 volume. The Pacific Northwest, 1764. When Kaya and her family join other members of the Nez Perce tribe to fish for red salmon, she learns that bragging, even about her swift horse, can lead to trouble. Includes historical notes on the Nez Perce Indians. For grades 2-4. 2002. BR 14539. ## Judgment Day: Left Behind--the Kids, Volume 14. BR 14600. by Jerry B. Jenkins and Tim LaHaye. 1 volume. The world continues to dig out from a destructive earthquake in this sequel to _The Showdown (BR 14594)_. Meanwhile Judd and Vicki search for a hiding place to avoid capture by the Global Community. For grades 5-8. 2001. BR 14600. ## Battling the Commander: Left Behind--the Kids, Volume 15. BR 14601. by Jerry B. Jenkins and Tim LaHaye. 1 volume. In this sequel to _Judgment Day (BR 14600)_, the free members of the Young Trib Force are hiding from Commander Blancka and praying for their friends who remain in the clutches of the Global Community. For grades 5-8. 2001. BR 14601. ## Fire from Heaven: Left Behind--the Kids, Volume 16. BR 14602. by Jerry B. Jenkins and Tim LaHaye. 1 volume. The Young Trib Force faces the next prophetic judgments in this sequel to _Battling the Commander (BR 14601)_. A huge meteor forces John to make a life-threatening decision on the Global Community ship _Peacekeeper One_. For grades 5-8. 2001. BR 14602. ## Terror in the Stadium: Left Behind--the Kids, Volume 17. BR 14603. by Jerry B. Jenkins and Tim LaHaye. 1 volume. In this sequel to _Fire from Heaven (BR 14602)_ the Young Trib Force continues to study from the Tsion Ben-Judah website and to evade their enemies. Judd and Lionel fly to Jerusalem for the Meeting of the Witnesses. For grades 5-8. 2001. BR 14603. ## Darkening Skies: Left Behind--the Kids, Volume 18. BR 14604. by Jerry B. Jenkins and Tim LaHaye. 1 volume. Judd and Lionel entrust their safety to a boy whose father is in the Global Community in this continuation from _Terror in the Stadium (BR 14603)_. Other members of the Young Trib Force have their own fears for survival to deal with. For grades 5-8. 2001. BR 14604. ## Wild Man Island. BR 14660. by Will Hobbs. 1 volume. Fourteen-year-old Andy slips away from his kayaking group in Alaska to visit the wilderness site where his archaeologist father died. Stranded on an island by a storm and injured, Andy is rescued by a Newfoundland dog and his owner--who live in a cave. For grades 6-9. 2002. BR 14660. ## Zach's Lie. BR 14667. by Roland Smith. 2 volumes. Seventh-grader Zach's family is placed in a witness protection program after their pilot father is arrested for flying for a drug cartel. Zach adjusts and makes new friends in the Nevada mountains, until the family's identity is revealed and the drug dealers show up. For grades 6-9. 2001. BR 14667. ## Point Blank. BR 14668. by Anthony Horowitz. 2 volumes. Fourteen-year-old Alex Rider's espionage work for British MI6 takes him to the French Alps. On his mission there to investigate an exclusive boarding school for delinquent sons of wealthy parents, Alex discovers brainwashed clones and evil headmaster Dr. Grief. For grades 6-9. 2001. BR 14668. ## Stormbreaker. BR 14675. by Anthony Horowitz. 2 volumes. After the murder of his guardian Uncle Ian, fourteen-year-old Alex Rider is blackmailed into completing Ian's dangerous undercover work for MI6, Britain's intelligence agency. The boy's assignment is to infiltrate computer millionaire Herod Sayle's business and search for viruses. For grades 6-9. 2000. BR 14675. ## Henry and Mudge and Annie's Perfect Pet: The Twentieth Book of Their Adventures. BR 14681. by Cynthia Rylant. 1 volume. Although Henry's cousin Annie likes Henry's dog, Mudge, she wants to have a pet of her own. Annie chooses a bunny as the perfect pet for herself. For grades K-3. 2000. BR 14681. ## Bread and Jam for Frances. BR 14684. by Russell Hoban. 1 volume. Frances is a fussy eater who thinks she only wants bread and jam at every meal until, to her surprise, her parents agree to her wish. For preschool-grade 2. 1964. BR 14684. ## Henry and Mudge in the Family Trees: The Fifteenth Book of Their Adventures. BR 14692. by Cynthia Rylant. 1 volume. Henry and his 180-pound dog, Mudge, go to their first family reunion. At his cousin Annie's house, Henry's relatives have fun together and make Mudge welcome. For grades K-3. 1997. BR 14692. ## Rising Water. BR 14714. by P.J. Petersen. 1 volume. Kevin is assigned community service--for car theft--at an animal rescue center. During a flood, he accompanies volunteers Tracy and her brother, Luke, on a mission to feed a trapped dog. The group runs into trouble when they encounter armed burglars looting a house. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 2002. BR 14714. ## The Adventures of Pinocchio: Story of a Puppet. BR 14724. by Carlo Collodi. 2 volumes. Geppetto carves a wooden puppet and names him Pinocchio. The rascally marionette walks and talks like a real boy, but his nose grows longer each time he lies. Classic Italian children's tale originally published in 1883. For grades 4-7 and older readers. 2002. BR 14724. ## Kaya's Hero: A Story of Giving. BR 14754. by Janet Shaw. 1 volume. 1764. Kaya greatly admires a courageous and kind young woman, Swan Circling, who is newly married and living in her Nez Perce village. Kaya wants to be worthy of her respect. Sequel to _Kaya's Escape! (BR 14607)_. For grades 2-4. 2002. BR 14754. ## Kaya and Lone Dog: A Friendship Story. BR 14755. by Janet Shaw. 1 volume. In this sequel to _Kaya's Hero (BR 14754)_, Kaya still grieves over her friend's death and misses her stolen horse and kidnapped sister. She tries to earn the trust of a lone and starving dog who is about to have puppies. For grades 2-4. 2002. BR 14755. ## Kaya Shows the Way: A Sister Story. BR 14756. by Janet Shaw. 1 volume. When Kaya and her family go to fish for red salmon again, her hope is to be reunited with her blind younger sister, Speaking Rain, who was kidnapped some time before. Sequel to _Kaya and Lone Dog (BR 14755)_. For grades 2-4. 2002. BR 14756. ## Caboose Mystery. BR 14764. by Gertrude Chandler Warner. 1 volume. The Boxcar children's grandfather planned a summer trip for them to travel in a caboose. On their train adventure, they learn about the mysterious history of the caboose that involves a diamond necklace. For grades 3-6. 1966. BR 14764. ## The Trap. BR 14774. by Joan Lowery Nixon. 1 volume. Sixteen-year-old Julie spends the summer at her great-uncle Gabe's ranch in Texas as he recovers from a broken ankle. Uncle Gabe insists that someone deliberately pushed him. When neighbors are robbed and murdered, Julie investigates and starts to believe her uncle's suspicions. For grades 5-8. 2002. BR 14774. ## Devil's Bridge. BR 14778. by Cynthia DeFelice. 1 volume. Ben's father, who held the record in the annual Martha's Vineyard Striped Bass Derby, died a year ago. Ben despises Barry, his mother's new friend. But when Ben overhears a plot to win the derby by cheating, Barry provides what is needed to stop the fraud. For grades 3-6. 1992. BR 14778. ## High Tide in Hawaii: Magic Tree House, Book 28. BR 14783. by Mary Pope Osborne. 1 volume. When Jack and Annie find a secret rhyme inside the book _A Visit to Old Hawaii_ they are off on another adventure. They experience a tsunami, discover a special kind of ship, and meet a brother and sister who teach them surfing. For grades 2-4. 2003. BR 14783. ## Island of the Blue Dolphins. BR 14785. by Scott O'Dell. 1 volume. When her tribe moved, a Native American girl was accidentally left behind on an island off the California coast. She tells about the eighteen years that she managed to survive and to find comfort, beauty, and, at times, joy in her solitude. For grades 6-9. Newbery Medal. 1960. BR 14785. ## Junie B. Jones and the Mushy Gushy Valentime. BR 14823. by Barbara Park. 1 volume. Junie B. is delighted to receive a mushy, gushy "valentime"--as she calls it--from a secret admirer. When she finds out who he is, she is surprised. For grades K-3. 1999. BR 14823. ## Stanley Yelnats' Survival Guide to Camp Green Lake. BR 14824. by Louis Sachar. 1 volume. Stanley offers advice on how to withstand a stint at a juvenile correction center like the one he was sentenced to in _Holes (BR 12174)_. Covers such dangers as scorpions, tarantulas, and rattlesnakes. Also includes survival quizzes to test decision-making skills. For grades 5-8. 2003. BR 14824. ## Lionclaw: A Tale of Rowan Hood. BR 14876. by Nancy Springer. 1 volume. In this sequel to _Rowan Hood (BR 14561)_, gentle, musical Lionel encounters his father, Lionclaw, a prisoner of Robin Hood. Lionclaw's fury causes his son to flee in fright. But when Rowan Hood, Robin's daughter, is abducted, Lionel is roused into action. For grades 4-7. 2002. BR 14876. ## Apple Pie Fourth of July. BR 15009. by Janet S. Wong. 1 volume. A Chinese American girl is convinced that Americans will not be buying Chinese food from her parents' store on the Fourth of July. But she is happily proven wrong, and they sell it all before the fireworks start. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades K-3. 2002. BR 15009. ## The Rooster and the Fox. BR 15018. retold by Helen Ward. 1 volume. A proud rooster named Chanticleer is captured by sly Mr. Fox, who plans to eat him. All the farm animals give chase, but it is Chanticleer who saves himself by outwitting the fox. Adapted from "The Nun's Priest's Tale" by Geoffrey Chaucer. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades K-3 and older readers. 2002. BR 15018. ## ### _Foreign Language Books_ The following braille titles are available in the languages designated. _Spanish_ Una Sorpresa para Josefina: Un Cuento de Navidad (Josefina's Surprise: A Christmas Story). BR 14706. por Valerie Tripp. 1 volumen. Durante la segunda Navidad sin Mamá, Josefina y sus tres hermanas celebran las tradiciones de Las Posadas que les ayudan a mantener v iva la memoria de su madre difunta. Sigue a _Josefina Aprende una Lección (BR 14465)_. Para grados 2 a 4.[The second Christmas after their mother died, Josefina and her three sisters find that participating in the traditions of Las Posadas helps keep memories of Mamá alive. Sequel to _Josefina Aprende una Lección (BR 14465)_. For grades 2-4.] 1997. BR 14706. ## ¡ Feliz Cumpleaños, Josefina! Un Cuento de Primavera (Happy Birthday, Josefina: A Story of Springtime). BR 14707. por Valerie Tripp. 1 volumen. Josefina quiere hacerse curandera como su Tía Magdalena, pero vive una terrible situación. Sin embargo, su décimo cumpleaños se convierte en una celebración de valentía--y de segundas oportunidades. Sigue a _Una Sorpresa para Josefina (BR 14706)_. Para grados 2 a 4. [Josefina wants to become a healer like her Aunt Magdalena, but finds it difficult to accomplish her goal. However, just before her tenth birthday, she gets another chance to prove herself. Sequel to _Una Sorpresa para Josefina (BR 14706)_. For grades 2-4.] 1998. BR 14707. ## ### 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 (10 issues) ESPN: The Magazine (biweekly) Harper's (literary; 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 (home and entertaining; 10 issues) Muse (for children; 10 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 (personal computing; monthly) Playboy (monthly) Poetry (11 issues) Popular Communications (monthly) Popular Mechanics (monthly) Popular Music Lead Sheets (irregular) Rolling Stone (popular culture; 24 issues) Science News (weekly) Seventeen (for teens; monthly) Short Stories (British monthly) Spider: The Magazine for Children (monthly) Stone Soup (children's writings; 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 Women's National Basketball Association Schedule