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NLS: Talking Book Topics
September - October 2001
Contents
In Brief
Newsstand
The following announcements may be of interest to readers.
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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.
Self-Improvement Audio Books in Spanish A range of popular
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Plays from L.A. Theatre Works. The new catalog from L.A.
Theatre Works lists more than one hundred classic and
contemporary plays, musicals, docudramas, and novels, all
performed by critically acclaimed professional actors and
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Books for Adults
Books listed in this issue of Talking Book Topics were recently sent
to cooperating libraries. The complete collection contains books by many authors
on fiction and nonfiction subjects, including biographies, classics, gothics,
mysteries, romances, and others. Contact your cooperating library to learn more
about the wide range of books available in the collection.
Cassette books are labeled with the code RC and play at 15/16 ips. To order
books, fill out the order form and send it to your cooperating library.
Note: For the information of the reader, a notice may appear
immediately following the book description to indicate occurrences of strong
language, explicit descriptions of sex, or violence. The word "some" before
any of these terms indicates an occasional or infrequent occurrence, as in "some
strong language."
Cassettes Nonfiction
The Proudest Day: India's Long Road to Independence RC 48049
by Anthony Read and David Fisher
read by Michele Schaeffer
5 cassettes
Traces India's transition to democratic self-rule after the British departure
in 1947 and chronicles the internal struggles that followed. Examines the inability
of the leaders--Mahatma Gandhi, Jawaharlal Nehru, Mohammad Jinnah, and Lord
Mountbatten--to coordinate efforts to bring the numerous ethnic and religious
groups together. 1997.
The World, the World RC 48464
by Norman Lewis
read by David Cutler
2 cassettes
Memoirs of a British travel writer emphasizing places visited and people encountered.
His peripatetic lifestyle and five-decade search for unspoiled locales include
trips to a remote Guatemalan coffee farm, a Welsh island fort, Havana (where
he meets Hemingway), and Goa. 1996.
Hadrian: The Restless Emperor RC 48493
by Anthony R. Birley
read by Ted Stoddard
4 cassettes
Biography of the Roman emperor Hadrian (A.D. 76-138), who traveled extensively
throughout his empire and constructed massive walls to identify its boundaries.
Hadrian promoted Greek cultural influences and attacked Judaea when the Jews
resisted Hellenic tradition. Investigates his personal life with his lover Antinous,
a Bithynian youth whose death devastated the emperor. 1997.
Hastened to the Grave: The Gypsy Murder Investigation RC 48629
by Jack Olsen
read by Barbara Pinolini
2 cassettes
Narrative of the investigation of a band of gypsies who preyed on elderly retirees
and ultimately murdered them for monetary gain. Aided by a female private detective
from San Francisco, Fay "Rat Dog" Faron, the police tracked the Tene Bimbos
for five years before charging them with murder. Strong language and violence.
1998.
Huxley: From Devil's Disciple to Evolution's High Priest RC 48637
by Adrian Desmond
read by Gary Telles
7 cassettes in 2 containers
Biography of the nineteenth-century scientist who coined the term "agnostic"
and stirred the working class with the theory of evolution. Thomas Huxley supported
Charles Darwin in his struggles in the 1860s and shocked Victorian society with
his scandalous views. Discusses the social milieu of the time and the increasing
importance of scientists. 1997.
Everyone's Guide to Cancer Therapy RC 48691
by Malin Dollinger and others
read by Gregory Gorton
9 cassettes in 2 containers
Synopses of common cancers and how they are treated. Discusses how appropriate
therapies are chosen and offers patients coping mechanisms for dealing with
the physical and emotional effects of the disease and the treatments. Explores
quality-of-life issues and advances in research, diagnosis, and treatment. 1997.
Mars: Uncovering the Secrets of the Red Planet RC 48758
by Paul Raeburn
read by Jake Williams
2 cassettes
A National Geographic chronicle of Mars exploration. Focuses on the Viking
missions of the 1970s, whose primary goal was the search for life, and on the
July 4, 1997, Pathfinder landing on Mars's surface. Explains the design,
engineering, and results of the projects. Discusses plans for future missions.
For senior high and older readers. 1998.
The Jock Doc's Body Repair Kit: The New Sports Medicine for Recovery and Increased
Performance RC 49049
by Andrew Feldman
read by Mark Ashby
1 cassette
Director of sports medicine at St. Vincent's Hospital in New York provides
instructions on self-diagnosing injuries, determining if medical care or self-treatment
is called for, and performing self-treatments and exercises. 1999.
American Diabetes Association Complete Guide to Diabetes: The Ultimate Home
Diabetes Reference RC 49100
by American Diabetes Association
read by Michael Consoli
3 cassettes
This guide to managing diabetes explains the two types of the disorder, their
causes and symptoms, and the importance of maintaining overall good health.
The contributors also discuss handling emergencies, planning meals, selecting
diabetic tools, controlling costs, and evaluating health care providers. 1997.
Just Jackie: Her Private Years RC 49210
by Edward Klein
read by Jill Ferris
3 cassettes
Biography of former first lady Jacqueline Kennedy from the time of her husband's
assassination until her own death in 1994 at age sixty-four. Reconstructs her
life with various suitors, including her second husband Aristotle Onassis and
longtime friend Maurice Templesman. Describes her relationships with and hopes
for her children. 1998.
Tarzan Forever: The Life of Edgar Rice Burroughs, Creator of Tarzan RC 49341
by John Taliaferro
read by Constance Crawford
4 cassettes
Biography of the American entrepreneur and pulp-fiction writer who published
Tarzan of the Apes in 1912, when he was thirty-six. Describes how he
capitalized on his creation, turning Tarzan into a popular twentieth-century
icon. Recalls his private life--his two marriages and his children--and his
career. 1999.
Carl Sagan: A Life in the Cosmos RC 49347
by William Poundstone
read by Ray Childs
4 cassettes
Biography of the celebrity scientist who sought evidence of extraterrestrial
life. Discusses how the topic's appeal made Sagan rich and famous. Covers his
scientific and media career; details his personal life and how he used his political
influence to support the space program and publicize his concerns. 1999.
Girl Singer: An Autobiography RC 49352
by Rosemary Clooney
read by Anne Hancock
3 cassettes
Seventyish Clooney discusses her singing career (which began in her teens with
her sister), love affairs and famous friends, marriage and five children with
philandering movie star José Ferrer, and her 1968 pill-induced breakdown.
The nineties brought both marriage to an old flame and a career comeback that
included multiple Grammy nominations. 1999.
Last of the Great Scouts RC 49361
by Zane Grey and Helen Cody Wetmore
read by Don Feldheim
2 cassettes
An account of the adventurous life of Buffalo Bill Cody as narrated by the
sister of the legendary Western figure. Traces his childhood in rural Iowa through
his years as a mule driver on the Kansas plains, Pony Express rider, Indian
fighter, and performer in the world-famous Wild West Show. 1996.
Pushkin's Button RC 49372
by Serena Vitale
read by Mark Ashby
2 cassettes
While focusing on the 1837 duel that ended the Russian poet's life, Vitale
portrays nineteenth-century St. Petersburg society. Uses research based on diaries,
documents, and letters to chronicle events leading up to the combat. Profiles
adventurer Georges d'Anthès, who killed Pushkin, and the woman whose
charms provoked the event, Pushkin's wife, Natalya. 1999.
Finding My Voice RC 49385
by Diane Rehm
read by Kimberly Schraf
2 cassettes
National Public Radio talk show host describes her life and career, including
a somewhat troubled childhood with her Washington, D.C., Christian Arab family.
Later, as her successful D.C. show went national, Rehm began a battle with a
puzzling malady that causes tremors in her voice. 1999.
A Thread of Years RC 49399
by John Lukacs
read by Rick Rohan
3 cassettes
Ordinary characters and a few notable historical figures appear in a series
of vignettes portraying the decline in manners, especially in the United States;
each chapter covers one year, from 1901 to 1969. A dialog following each scenario
allows the author to debate his views with an alter ego. 1998.
A Million a Minute: Inside the World of Securities Trading--the Men, the Women,
the Money That Make the Markets Work RC 49403
by Hillary Davis
read by Barbara Pinolini
2 cassettes
A former equity portfolio manager takes the reader inside the world of traders
in the financial markets. Describes their motivations, their ethics, and the
dynamic, competitive arena in which they work. Explains how traders influence
the price of everything we buy. Projects future trends in the field. 1998.
A Rage to Live: A Biography of Richard and Isabel Burton RC 49407
by Mary S. Lovell
read by Patricia Kilgarriff
7 cassettes in 2 containers
Dual biography of Richard Burton, a nineteenth-century writer, explorer, and
translator, and his wife, Isabel. Traces their youth in Europe, his translation
of the erotic literature The Arabian Nights and Kama Sutra
into English, and expeditions in East Africa, India, and Egypt. Discusses the
supportive relationship between the couple. 1998.
The Seasons of Rome: A Journal RC 49488
by Paul Hofmann
read by Bill Wallace
2 cassettes
A former New York Times bureau chief who lived in Rome off and on
for over five decades portrays events of one year in the mid-1990s. Vignettes
depict city residents' nonchalant attitude toward the pope, the erratic mail
service, the growing number of young pensioners, and a local opera company.
1997.
Secrets of the Flesh: A Life of Colette RC 49547
by Judith Thurman
read by Gabriella Cavallero
5 cassettes
A biography of the provocative early-twentieth-century French author. Provides
psychological insights into Colette's marriages, music hall career, affairs
with women and younger men, and literary works, such as Gigi (RC 12794)
and Sido (RC 32504). Bestseller 1999.
Playing Indian RC 49554
by Philip J. Deloria
read by Bill Wallace
2 cassettes
Explores Anglo Americans' penchant for emulating Native Americans--adopting
their attire, traditions, and images. Traces this pattern from the Boston Tea
Party to the formation of various cultural organizations throughout U.S. history.
Avers that such "Indian play" was essential to the development of a national
identity. 1998.
Carnival Evening: New and Selected Poems, 1968-1998 RC 49588
by Linda Pastan
read by Gabriella Cavallero
1 cassette
A collection of short poems that probe the experiences, thoughts, and feelings
of everyday life. The title poem is a deft work on the theme of Henri Rousseau's
painting by that name. 1998.
Dreaming with His Eyes Open: A Life of Diego Rivera RC 49684
by Patrick Marnham
read by Peter Gil
3 cassettes
Biography of the early twentieth-century Mexican muralist. Describes his friendship
with Picasso in Paris, his communist leanings, and his series of love affairs,
including his tumultuous relationship with Frida Kahlo. Discusses his devotion
to his art and his tendency to embellish his past. 1998.
Rockne of Notre Dame: The Making of a Football Legend RC 49690
by Ray Robinson
read by Michael Scherer
2 cassettes
Robinson briefly touches on Knute Rockne's childhood and playing years, then
focuses on the Norwegian-born football coach's career at Notre Dame from 1918
to 1930. Describes Rockne as a "complicated, (and) enormously ambitious man,"
who was a master of player motivation. 1999.
The Genteel Tradition: Nine Essays RC 49700
by George Santayana
read by David Elias
2 cassettes
Essays by a Spanish-born philosopher on the culture of his adopted homeland,
the United States. Santayana coins the term "genteel tradition" to describe
a divided American mentality--progressive in practical affairs but conservative
in religion, literature, and "the higher things of the mind." 1967.
The Kamikazes RC 49713
by Edwin P. Hoyt
read by Robert Sams
2 cassettes
An account of Japan's kamikaze special attack forces that were formed to defend
their homeland against the approaching Allies in October 1944. Explains how
the belief that their self-sacrifice would ensure an eternal reward enabled
the young aviators to inflict damage on three hundred warships and to kill or
wound fifteen thousand troops. 1983.
The Travellers' Guide to Mars: Don't Leave Earth without It RC 49723
by Michael Pauls and Dana Facaros
read by Gary Telles
1 cassette
Since more families are considering Mars for their vacations, the authors have
developed a humorous yet factual guide to educate tourists (and others) about
the Red Planet. Describes Martian geography, the history of Mars in myth and
popular culture, and its space-age exploration. For senior high and older readers.
1997.
Living When a Young Friend Commits Suicide: Or Even Starts Talking about It RC 49770
by Earl A. Grollman and Max Malikow
read by Candy Shannon
1 cassette
Grief counselors present a thorough discussion of suicide specifically for
teenagers. Examines survivors' feelings and how to cope with those reactions,
why people commit suicide and how to help someone suicidal, religious issues,
and popular misconceptions. Lists additional resources. For junior and senior
high readers. 1999.
First across the Continent: Sir Alexander Mackenzie RC 49781
by Barry Gough
read by Bill Wallace
2 cassettes
portrait of the intrepid Scottish explorer who ventured across North America
in 1793, driven by dreams of wealth from the fur trade. His efforts to establish
British control over northwestern trade routes inspired both the 1803 Louisiana
Purchase and the 1805 Lewis and Clark expedition. 1997.
Seductive Journey: American Tourists in France from Jefferson to the Jazz Age RC 49797
by Harvey Levenstein
read by Bill Wallace
3 cassettes
Examines the changes in the types of American travelers and their motives for
touring France during the first 150 years of U.S. history. Initially an experience
reserved for the wealthy, tourism becomes increasingly open to the middle class
as cultural interests are gradually supplanted by recreational travel. 1998.
Suits Me: The Double Life of Billy Tipton RC 49817
by Diane Wood Middlebrook
read by Catherine Byers
2 cassettes
Describes the life and career of jazz musician Billy Tipton, who passed as
a man during her entire career, fooling friends, numerous wives, and adopted
sons. Born Dorothy in 1914, Tipton used her Billy identity from age nineteen
until her death in 1989. Some strong language and some explicit descriptions
of sex. 1998.
Conversations with Wilder RC 49823
by Cameron Crowe
read by Gary Telles
3 cassettes
Crowe, himself a movie director, recounts the interviews he conducted with
Billy Wilder over a period of more than a year, when Wilder was already in his
nineties. Topics include movie stars, screenwriting, set designs, studios, behind-the-scenes
stories, and films of the late twentieth century. Bestseller 1999.
Appointment at the Ends of the World: Memoirs of a Wildlife Veterinarian RC 49831
by William B. Karesh
read by Michael Russotto
2 cassettes
Autobiography of a veterinarian for the Wildlife Conservation Society who travels
throughout the world for the association and for other government agencies.
He describes the animals he treats as well as the occupational hazards of disease,
attack--both human and animal--and deadly predators. 1999.
Outsider, Insider: An Unlikely Success Story; the Memoirs of Andrew Heiskell RC 49849
by Andrew Heiskell
read by Michael Scherer
2 cassettes
A media tycoon recounts his path from obscurity to the chairmanship of Time
Inc. Traces his nomadic youth in Europe, his arrival in America during the depression,
and his meteoric ascent in the publishing industry. Offers candid insights into
the risky and intensely competitive magazine business. 1998.
The Operator: David Geffen Builds, Buys, and Sells the New Hollywood RC 49945
by Tom King
read by Michael Scherer
4 cassettes
Discusses the show business mogul's career, which began in the William Morris
mail room and grew to include pivotal roles in the record industry, Broadway,
and the movies. Also examines the billionaire's personal life, including a 1970s
relationship with Cher and the public announcement of his homosexuality in 1992.
Strong language. Bestseller 2000.
Between Silk and Cyanide: A Codemaker's War, 1941-1945 RC 49964
by Leo Marks
read by George Holmes
4 cassettes
Witty memoir of a British cryptographer's exploits during World War II. Describes
how, as a brash youth, he revitalized the Special Operations Executive--a unit
for secret agents parachuting into Europe--by devising a code issued on lightweight
silk. Discusses other inhouse efforts to simplify and expedite messages from
those in the field. 1998.
Mozart: A Cultural Biography RC 49965
by Robert W. Gutman
read by Dennis Rooney
8 cassettes in 2 containers
Presents the Austrian composer's life and music within the political and social
context of eighteenth-century Europe. Describes his early tours as a child prodigy
and his evolution as a performer and composer. Analyzes Mozart's work and its
reception by his contemporaries. 1999.
Tempting Fate RC 49978
by Bob Rahn
read by Rick Rohan
2 cassettes
Memoir of an experimental test pilot who flew attack and fighter aircraft for
twenty-two years before joining the aerospace program. Rahn's lifetime interest
in aviation began in 1927 when Charles Lindbergh visited his hometown. Recounts
numerous inspiring and hair-raising experiences aloft. 1997.
Traitors among Us: Inside the Spy Catcher's World RC 49979
by Stuart A. Herrington
read by Steven Carpenter
3 cassettes
A U.S. Army colonel recounts his real-life espionage investigations during
the Cold War. His counterintelligence duties in West Berlin resulted in two
major cases: the exposure and capture of Soviet spies Clyde Conrad and James
Hall. 1999.
Monty Python Speaks! John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle, Terry Jones, and
Michael Palin (and a Few of Their Friends and Collaborators) Recount an Amazing--and
Silly--Thirty-Year Spree in Television and Film--in Their Own Words, Squire! RC 49984
by David Morgan
read by David Cutler
2 cassettes
Thirty years after the comedy group was formed, its members look back on their
collaborations. Strong language. 1999.
Beyond the Influence: Understanding and Defeating Alcoholism RC 49986
by Katherine Ketcham and William F. Asbury
read by Gregory Gorton
3 cassettes
Using scientific research, the authors make the case that alcoholism is a medical
disease resulting from abnormalities in brain chemistry. Explains how to diagnose
the condition and proposes that treatment programs include psychological and
spiritual elements. Investigates fallacies promoted by the liquor industry.
Foreword by former Senator George McGovern. 2000.
A Private Life of Henry James: Two Women and His Art RC 49987
by Lyndall Gordon
read by Faith Potts
4 cassettes
portraits of two women--both meeting untimely deaths--who exerted lasting influence
on James's literary work. One is his free-spirited cousin Mary (Minny) Temple,
who died of tuberculosis at age twenty-four in 1870. The second is Constance
Fenimore Woolson, an American writer James knew from 1879 to her death in 1894
in Venice. 1998.
AIDS: An All-About Guide for Young Adults RC 49988
by Alvin Silverstein and others
read by Rick Rohan
1 cassette
A concise account of the AIDS virus, similar to the authors' previous title,
AIDS: Deadly Threat (RC 25945). Includes a definition and research
update on the disease, as well as information about the history, diagnosis,
treatment, and prevention of the illness. For senior high and older readers.
1999.
The Substance of Civilization: Materials and Human History from the Stone Age
to the Age of Silicon RC 49991
by Stephen L. Sass
read by Mark Ashby
2 cassettes
Chronicles the role of physical substances in the evolution of human civilization,
asserting that "materials not only affect the destinies of nations but define
the periods within which they rise and fall." Traces developments from the military
use of iron during biblical times to the reliance on silicon in the information
age. 1998.
We Die Alone RC 49996
by David Howarth
read by Ted Stoddard
2 cassettes
Chronicles a daring covert landing of Allied commandos in German-occupied Norway
in 1943. The small force of invaders was soon betrayed and, except for one,
Jan Baalsrud, killed by the Nazis. Recounts Baalsrud's his harrowing escape,
aided by courageous Norwegian villagers, to neutral Sweden. Violence. 1955.
Journey among Warriors: The Memoirs of a Marine RC 49997
by Victor Croizat
read by Michael Scherer
2 cassettes
Memoir of a Marine Corps officer who served his country in war and diplomacy
for twenty-six years. Recounts the Pacific island assaults in World War II using
amphibious craft that he helped develop, his years in diplomatic liaison around
the world, and his time in Vietnam before retiring in 1966. 1997.
God's Perfect Child: Living and Dying in the Christian Science Church RC 50001
by Caroline Fraser
read by Mary Kane
4 cassettes
Fraser, a former Christian Scientist, offers a history of the Church of Christ,
Scientist. Following a biographical account of founder Mary Baker Eddy, whose
doctrine states that "man is a perfect manifestation of a perfect God," Fraser
traces the church's development from a small, peculiar sect to a politically
powerful religion, now in decline. 1999.
My Turn at Bat: The Story of My Life RC 50016
by Ted Williams
read by Rick Rohan
2 cassettes (Reissue)
Autobiography of top-hitting baseball player Ted Williams, beginning with his
childhood in San Diego and his first contract--at age seventeen--with the minor-league
Padres in 1936 for $150 per month. Reminisces about his career with the Boston
Red Sox, his military service, and his years as a manager. 1969.
Wagner without Fear: Learning to Love--and Even Enjoy--Opera's Most Demanding
Genius RC 50021
by William Berger
read by Gordon Gould
3 cassettes
After a summary of Richard Wagner's life, the author examines his mature operas.
Provides a guide to performances of such works as The Flying Dutchman,
Lohengrin, Tristan und Isolde, and Der Ring des Nibelungen.
Concludes with commentary on Wagner's influence on everyday culture. 1998.
Wonders of the African World RC 50022
by Henry Louis Gates
read by Ken Kliban
2 cassettes
A Harvard professor's travels on the African continent, exploring ideas about
archaeology, ancient civilizations, history, and cultural identity. Discusses
the heritage of Nubia, Ethiopia, and Timbuktu and the impact of Swahili as a
unifying factor in East Africa. Concludes his travelog in South Africa and Zimbabwe.
1999.
No Go the Bogeyman: Scaring, Lulling, and Making Mock RC 50024
by Marina Warner
read by Frank Coffee
3 cassettes
Examines art, folktales, and myths for themes of terror usually manifest in
male figures such as bogeys, giants, ogres, and cannibals. Develops into "a
cultural exploration of fear, its vehicles, and its ambiguous charge of pleasure
and pain." Spans material dating from ancient Greece to modern Hollywood. 1998.
The Death of Innocence: The Untold Story of JonBenét's Murder and How
Its Exploitation Compromised the Pursuit of Truth RC 50029
by John Ramsey and Patsy Ramsey
read by Kristin Allison
3 cassettes
John and Patsy Ramsey describe their ordeal following the murder of their daughter,
JonBenét, on Christmas Day 1996. They discuss the events following the
discovery of a ransom note, the police investigation, and the accusations made
by the media condemning them, and they offer possible theories about what actually
happened. Bestseller 2000.
The Cowboy Way: Seasons of a Montana Ranch RC 50045
by David McCumber
read by Chuck Benson
3 cassettes
A journalist's memoir of his year spent working as a hired hand on a central
Montana ranch. At forty-four the author quit his job, divorced, and returned
to the land of his grandfather to experience the life of a cowboy. 1999.
Aias [Ajax] RC 50085
by Sophocles
read by John Horton
1 cassette
Modern translation by Herbert Golder and Richard Pevear of a lesser-known Sophocles
tragedy in which the valiant hero Aias is betrayed by his comrades, who secretly
confer the dead Achilles' armor on Aias's rival, Odysseus. The shamed Aias sees
no honorable course but suicide. 1999.
The Best Alternative Medicine: What Works? What Does Not? RC 50092
by Kenneth R. Pelletier
read by Butch Hoover
4 cassettes
Director of Stanford's complementary and alternative medicine program discusses
pros and cons of various therapies including traditional Chinese medicine, Western
herbal medicine, naturopathy, homeopathy, chiropractic, dietary supplements,
Ayurvedic medicine, yoga, spirituality, and more. Advises which therapies work
best for specific conditions. 2000.
Reversing Hypertension: A Vital New Program to Prevent, Treat, and Reduce High
Blood Pressure RC 50159
by Julian Whitaker
read by Butch Hoover
2 cassettes
Outlines a program designed to reduce high blood pressure without medication
or with less medication. Components include reducing body fat, taking supplements,
stopping smoking and drinking, eating low-glycemic foods, drinking more water,
exercising, and trying alternative therapies, including acupuncture. Includes
recipes. 2000.
Overcoming Male Infertility RC 50160
by Leslie R. Schover and Anthony J. Thomas
read by John Richardson
3 cassettes
A clinical psychologist and a urologist, both specializing in infertility,
describe the male reproductive system and the workup of tests for those experiencing
infertility. Discusses various diagnoses and their treatments, assisted reproductive
technology, donor sperm, adoption, living without children, and coping with
infertility. 2000.
The Complete Book of Fishing: Tackle, Techniques, Species, Bait RC 50161
by John Wilson and others
read by Madelyn Buzzard
2 cassettes
Five expert fishermen present a guide to many aspects of their sport--types
of tackle and bait, various techniques, popular species, and how to "read the
water." Emphasizes English approaches but notes comparisons with North American
waters. Includes tips on finding good spots. 1997.
The Best American Sports Writing of the Century RC 50162
edited by David Halberstam
read by Bruce Huntey
6 cassettes
A selection of more than fifty articles describing twentieth-century sporting
events. Includes authors Gay Talese, Tom Wolfe, Mike Royko, Ring Lardner, Jimmy
Breslin, John Updike, and George Plimpton. Profiles athletes such as Ty Cobb,
Babe Ruth, Mohammad Ali, Joe DiMaggio, and Jackie Robinson. Some strong language.
1999.
Which Lie Did I Tell? More Adventures in the Screen Trade RC 50163
by William Goldman
read by Ray Hagen
3 cassettes
Screenwriter Goldman continues his revelations about Hollywood moviemaking
begun in Adventures in the Screen Trade (RC 21633). Critically analyzes
films and discusses the pros and cons of the screenwriter's life. Some strong
language. Bestseller 2000.
The Heart of a Family: Searching America for New Traditions That Fulfill Us
RC 50169
by Meg Cox
read by Laura Giannarelli
3 cassettes
When starting her family, the author researched rituals of kinship, which she
presents here in three sections covering: the psychology, history, and sociology
of rituals and how they benefit children; the wide variety of family traditions
that exist; and the creation and change of such practices. 1998.
Lost and Found: Dogs, Cats, and Everyday Heroes at a Country Animal Shelter
RC 50170
by Elizabeth Hess
read by Nanette Savard
2 cassettes
Explores behind the scenes in an animal shelter in upstate New York. Discusses
the interaction between animals and humans and evaluates the interworking between
those who discard and those who care for these creatures. Observes that families
with infants and people with limited time should not adopt pets. 1998.
The Lion's Pride: Theodore Roosevelt and His Family in Peace and War RC 50173
by Edward J. Renehan
read by Peter Gil
2 cassettes
portrait of a privileged and patriotic leading family whose men served and
sacrificed in America's conflicts. Chronicles Theodore Roosevelt's derring-do
in the Spanish-American War and the valiant service of his four sons in World
War I, resulting in the death of one and serious injury to two others. 1998.
Absolute Zero and the Conquest of Cold RC 50177
by Tom Shachtman
read by Mark Ashby
2 cassettes
Historical survey of Western scientists' efforts to control cold. Discusses
Boyle's experiments in the seventeenth century, the invention of the sealed
glass thermometer, the work of Fahrenheit and Celsius, the discovery of refrigeration,
twentieth-century research on attaining absolute zero, and related topics of
superconductivity and superfluidity. 1999.
Three by Tennessee: Sweet Bird of Youth, The Rose Tattoo,
The Night of the Iguana RC 50178
by Tennessee Williams
read by Kimberly Schraf
3 cassettes
Three classic plays by the Pulitzer Prize-winning dramatist. In Sweet Bird
of Youth, a gigolo returns to his southern hometown. The Night of the
Iguana is set in a run-down Mexican tourist hotel. In The Rose Tattoo,
a Sicilian widow finds love. Some violence and some strong language. 1961.
Return to Midway RC 50181
by Robert D. Ballard and Rick Archbold
read by Ted Stoddard
2 cassettes
Fifty-six years after the fateful World War II sea and air conflict, underwater
explorer Ballard returns in search of the lost ships. Describes the events of
June 4, 1942, and the author's discovery of sunken remains. 1999.
Social Security: The Phony Crisis RC 50184
by Dean Baker and Mark Weisbrot
read by Bob Moore
2 cassettes
Challenges the widespread belief that the Social Security system is a demographic
"time bomb" that will become insolvent by 2034. Assuming continued economic
growth at the 1998 rate, the authors argue, the fund will never run short of
money. They suggest that some "reformers" have ulterior motives. 1999.
King Hussein: A Life on the Edge RC 50188
by Roland Dallas
read by David Elias
2 cassettes
Biography of the late king of Jordan, including his family origins, his four
marriages, and the major events of his forty-six-year reign up to his death
from cancer in 1999. Describes Hussein's achievements--which include a stable
economy, strong public institutions, and peace--along with his failures. 1999.
The Healing Circle: Authors Writing of Recovery RC 50192
edited by Patricia Foster and Mary Swander
read by Kimberly Schraf
2 cassettes
Explores strategies of recovery for people with chronic illnesses or long-term
injuries from accidents. The writers, including such literary artists as Jane
Smiley, Dennis Covington, and Andrew Sullivan, discuss disability and recovery
in the context of personal experience. Examines the notion that healing through
imagination is an act of courage. 1998.
Fraud! How to Protect Yourself from Schemes, Scams, and Swindles RC 50194
by Marsha Bertrand
read by Gregory Gorton
2 cassettes
Examines economic fraud, a billion-dollar business that victimizes more people
than violent crime. Describes Ponzi and pyramid schemes, affinity fraud, and
scams involving technology, stocks, commodities, and franchises. Discusses con
artists' techniques, how to prevent being duped, and how to react if targeted.
2000.
A Season on the Reservation: My Sojourn with the White Mountain Apache RC 50198
by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
read by Bob Moore
2 cassettes
Inspired by General Colin Powell, ex-basketball star Abdul-Jabbar volunteers
to assist in coaching a high school team on the White Mountain Apache Reservation
in Arizona. Over time he learns about the Native American culture and the problems
facing many of the young people he encounters. For senior high and older readers.
2000.
The Return of Depression Economics RC 50206
by Paul Krugman
read by Ted Stoddard
2 cassettes
A nontechnical analysis of the late-1990s recessions that rocked various Asian
and Latin American economies. Argues that the crisis countries were initially
victimized by the flight of panicked foreign investors, then further harmed
by IMF-imposed restrictions. Prescribes guidelines for restraining capital in
a global marketplace. 1999.
Boggs: A Comedy of Values RC 50224
by Lawrence Weschler
read by Michael Scherer
1 cassette
portrait of artist J.S.G. Boggs, who was known in the 1980s and 1990s for sketching
banknotes and attempting to exchange his handiwork at face value for goods and
services. Recounts Boggs's clashes with U.S., British, and other treasury officials.
Provides a brief history of money and private citizens' efforts at replication.
1999.
A Short Walk in the Hindu Kush RC 50235
by Eric Newby
read by Graeme Malcolm
2 cassettes
The wry account of an Englishman who leaves the London fashion industry for
the adventure of hiking into Nuristan, a remote corner of Afghanistan. Accompanied
by a Foreign Service friend, he takes a four-day beginner's course in mountain
climbing in Wales before departing on their expedition. 1958.
The Scalpel and the Silver Bear RC 50241
by Lori Arviso Alvord and Elizabeth Cohen Van Pelt
read by Catherine Byers
2 cassettes
Raised on the reservation near Gallup, New Mexico, half-Navajo Alvord graduated
from Dartmouth and then went to Stanford for her medical degree. She describes
her career as the first Navajo woman surgeon and her belief that integrating
tribal ways into orthodox Western medicine improves healing. 1999.
Wild Fruits: Thoreau's Rediscovered Last Manuscript RC 50242
by Henry David Thoreau
read by Peter Johnson
4 cassettes
Botanical observations and reflections by the author of Walden (RC 15949).
Describes the plants, fruits, and nuts of the New England woodlands that Thoreau
was examining at the time of his death in 1862. Long unpublished because of
editorial difficulties. 2000.
In a Sunburned Country RC 50276
by Bill Bryson
read by John Stratton
3 cassettes
The author of A Walk in the Woods (RC 46519) now chronicles his exploration
of Australia. This good-humored traveler relates his outback adventures with
anecdotes about the history and local inhabitants. Describes the harsh terrain
and hostile wildlife, including crocodiles, poisonous snakes, and attacking
seashells. Some strong language. Bestseller 2000.
Time, Love, Memory: A Great Biologist and His Quest for the Origins of Behavior
RC 50356
by Jonathan Weiner
read by Ken Kliban
2 cassettes
Biography of biologist Seymour Benzer, whose groundbreaking work revolutionized
the study of genetics. Experimenting on fruit flies at the California Institute
of Technology, Benzer and his students developed ideas about the relation between
genes and behavior that had far-reaching implications for ethical and social
thought as well as biology. 1999.
Lights Out: Sleep, Sugar, and Survival RC 50357
by T.S. Wiley
read by Bill Wallace
2 cassettes
Diabetes researcher, anthropologist, and medical theorist contends that lack
of sleep causes obesity, illness, and, ultimately, death. He recommends that,
for at least the colder seven months of the year, people follow nature's cycles
by sleeping more than nine hours a night and eating a nutritious, low-carbohydrate
diet. 2000.
The Scoutmaster Handbook RC 50372
by Boy Scouts of America
read by Ralph Lowenstein
2 cassettes
This official guide for leaders of Boy Scout troops describes the qualifications
and training required for the job as well as the methods, values, and aims of
the organization. Explains leadership techniques, program features, awards,
uniforms, finances, community service, and other elements of the Scouting program.
1998.
Only the Eyes Say Yes: A Love Story RC 50373
by Philippe Vigand and Stéphane Vigand
read by Nick Sullivan
1 cassette
Chronicles the struggles of a young French couple after Philippe develops a
condition known as locked-in syndrome as a result of a ruptured brain artery.
Describes their rehabilitation efforts, including the use of a blinking alphabet
and a computer. Stéphane reflects on her decision to remain married and
on the birth of their child. 1999.
Mighty like a River: The Black Church and Social Reform RC 50405
by Andrew Billingsley
read by Bob Moore
2 cassettes
Account of the socially and politically active role of churches in the black
community. Asserts that these churches have been a major force in advancing
equality and justice for African Americans. Evaluates their effectiveness in
relation to family issues, youth development, the elderly, and health care.
1999.
Fledgling Days RC 50425
by Emma Ford
read by Vanessa Maroney
2 cassettes
Memoir of an English childhood spent in the country, where the author adored
animals and became interested in the training of birds of prey. Ford describes
how she learned the ancient sport of falconry in Kent and, along with her husband,
opened the British School of Falconry while still a teenager. 1996.
Dancing Naked in the Mind Field RC 50458
by Kary Mullis
read by Roy Avers
2 cassettes
Reminiscences of the maverick Nobel laureate who invented the polymerase chain
reaction (PCR), a procedure that revolutionized research on genetic material.
Recounts his precocious youth, his involvement in the O.J. Simpson murder trial,
and his encounter with aliens. Refutes some widely held theories, including
global warming. Some strong language. 1998.
Remember When...? Family, Friends, and Recipes RC 50461
by Clara Belle Hooks Eschmann
read by Janis Gray
2 cassettes
Eschmann, who has lived in Georgia all her life, reminisces and shares favorite
recipes. Beginning with the reopening of school in the fall, she carries the
reader through a year of activities such as making pull candy, waiting for Santa,
having Valentine's Day parties, choosing Easter dresses, picking wildflowers,
and attending church picnics. 1998.
Feeding Your Child for Lifelong Health: Birth through Age Six RC 50465
by Susan B. Roberts and Melvin B. Heyman
read by Kerry Cundiff
3 cassettes
Authors explain how foods eaten in childhood can have lasting effects on the
body's growth and functions--a science called metabolic programming. Avers that
a proper youthful diet influences physical and intellectual development, prevents
allergies and obesity, teaches children to enjoy healthy foods, and protects
against other health problems. 1999.
Gene Kelly: A Life of Dance and Dreams RC 50466
by Alvin Yudkoff
read by Gary Tipton
3 cassettes
Chronicles the personal life and career of Gene Kelly, beginning with his childhood
as part of a family dance troupe in Pittsburgh. Follows his move to Broadway
in the 1930s, his first marriage, and his transition to work in films in Hollywood,
where he became a sought-after choreographer, actor, and director. 1999.
Outlaw Machine: Harley-Davidson and the Search for the American Soul RC 50469
by Brock Yates
read by Ray Foushee
2 cassettes
An editor of Car and Driver magazine examines the myth and reality
behind Harley-Davidson motorcycles, beginning with the company's first machine
in 1903. Traces the evolution of bikers' clubs, their image in film, and their
eventual revival. Also examines the competition from Japan that almost destroyed
the company. Some strong language. 1999.
The Green Guide to Herb Gardening: Featuring the Ten Most Popular Herbs RC
50470
by Deborah C. Harding
read by Patricia McDermott
1 cassette
Provides the description, history, magical qualities, and folklore for the
herbs basil, calendula, chamomile, chives, garlic, lemon balm, mint, oregano,
parsley, and thyme. Offers tips on growing, harvesting, and storing them. Lists
remedial, culinary, cosmetic, aromatic, ornamental, and other uses for each
plant. Includes recipes. 2000.
Faster: The Acceleration of Just About Everything RC 50472
by James Gleick
read by Barry Bernson
2 cassettes
Examination of why people always seem to be in such a rush, and a look at the
technology that has put us in this position. In brief chapters, Gleick explores
such topics as the "close" button on an elevator, the television remote-control,
the computer, the cell phone, and multitasking. 1999.
Book of Shadows: A Modern Woman's Journey into the Wisdom of Witchcraft and
the Magic of the Goddess RC 50473
by Phyllis Curott
read by Sharon Murray
3 cassettes
Explores the concept, history, and contemporary practice of witchcraft, or
Wicca, through a personal encounter with "goddess spirituality"--an ancient
belief system that seeks to enhance life through divine empowerment. Chronicles
the author's ascent to high priestess; asserts that world harmony is the overriding
goal. Some descriptions of sex, some violence, and some strong language. 1998.
Am I Old Yet? The Story of Two Women, Generations Apart, Growing Up and Growing
Young in a Timeless Friendship RC 50477
by Leah Komaiko
read by Ann Hodapp
1 cassette
An author of children's books recalls her decision, at forty-four, to conquer
her fear of aging by volunteering to help an elderly person. Describes being
paired with a ninety-four-year-old blind woman in a nursing home. Conversations
from the hundreds of hours they spent together illustrate their deepening friendship.
1999.
So, You Want to Join the Peace Corps: What to Know before You Go RC 50478
by Dillon Banerjee
read by Carol Dines
2 cassettes
Returned Peace Corps volunteer answers questions he had when he joined in the
1990s. Topics include assessing program requirements, packing for the two-year
stint, training, living among the locals, managing money, handling medical and
safety concerns, maintaining contact with home, and socializing. Appendixes
include restrictions related to medical conditions. 2000.
From Mind to Market: Reinventing the Retail Supply Chain RC 50479
by Roger D. Blackwell
read by Jack Fox
2 cassettes
Details 1990s trends in retail industry and advises merchants to initiate consumer-driven
policies in the twenty-first century. Explores customers' knowledge and improved
access to information about merchandise availability and competitive prices.
Avers that the author's strategies have helped maximize profits for such companies
as Wal-Mart, Kinko's, and The Gap. 1997.
Beyond Viagra: A Commonsense Guide to Building a Healthy Sexual Relationship
for Both Men and Women RC 50480
by Gerald A. Melchiode
read by Jack Fox
2 cassettes
A psychiatrist involved with early Viagra studies describes the medication
as being of "vast indisputable importance." However, he emphasizes the advisability
of exploring the underlying causes of sexual dysfunction, rather than stopping
at the temporary fix of Viagra. Some explicit descriptions of sex. 1999.
Suicide: Tragic Choice RC 50486
by Karen Zeinert
read by Carol Dines
1 cassette
Surveys the issue of suicide, including its history, causes, and psychology.
Includes information about the right-to-die debate, assisted suicide, and survivors
of the deceased. For junior and senior high readers. 1999.
The Best American Sports Writing, 1999 RC 50491
edited by Richard Ford
read by Randy Atcher
2 cassettes
Seventeen sports stories of the year highlighting different aspects of athletics
including a female perspective on shooting hoops, the rivalry between Mark McGwire
and Sammy Sosa, Canadian junior league hockey, and Michael Jordan's last game.
Includes writers David Halberstam, the late Shirley Povich, John McPhee, and
David Mamet. 1999.
The Greenspan Effect: Words That Move the World's Markets RC 50492
by David B. Sicilia and Jeffrey L. Cruikshank
read by Butch Hoover
2 cassettes
Analyzes the writings and speeches of Alan Greenspan, chairman of the Federal
Reserve System since 1987; assesses the impact of his words on American and
global financial markets. Probes his philosophy on economic and social issues;
provides tips for investors, policymakers, and the public on how to anticipate
the effects of his pronouncements. 2000.
Celebration, U.S.A.: Living in Disney's Brave New Town RC 50494
by Douglas Frantz and Catherine Collins
read by Jack Fox
3 cassettes
portrays the authors' experiences after moving their family to the Florida
town created by the Walt Disney Company. Celebration was built on the five cornerstones
of education, wellness, technology, the sense of place, and community; its first
residents arrived in 1996. Assesses its successes and failures, including problems
in construction and schooling. 1999.
One Man's Chorus: The Uncollected Writings RC 50495
by Anthony Burgess
read by Fred Major
3 cassettes
Essays from the 1980s and early 1990s offer a look into Burgess's life from
his childhood in Manchester through his expatriate years in France. Includes
reflections on the British Royals, a comical account of a trip to Puerto Rico,
a piece about Wagner's "Ring," and comments on first novels. 1998.
Dialogues and Discoveries: James Levine; His Life and His Music RC 50498
by Robert C. Marsh
read by Roy Avers
3 cassettes
Music critic Marsh presents a biography of the American conductor along with
reports of conversations between them over a period of nearly twenty-five years.
Levine expresses his opinions on composers, favorite pieces, live performances,
and other musical topics. Contains a Levine discography from 1970 to 1998. 1998.
Deliberate Intent: A Lawyer Tells the True Story of Murder by the Book RC 50533
by Rod Smolla
read by Gregory Gorton
2 cassettes
Account of prosecuting the publishers of a how-to book, Hit Man, after
its instructions were followed in a triple homicide. Recalls that Lawrence Horn's
ex-wife, brain-damaged son, and the boy's nurse were killed by Horn's hit man
in 1993. Smolla represented the victims' families to prove the publisher criminally
exploited First Amendment freedoms. Some strong language. 1999.
Scattered: How Attention Deficit Disorder Originates and What You Can Do about
It RC 50537
by Gabor Maté
read by Jim Leary
3 cassettes
Canadian doctor advises parents of children with attention deficit disorder
to address issues of psychological security, family relationships, lifestyle,
and self-esteem, rather than to rely on medication for controlling the child's
behavior. Posits that ADD is a problem of society and human development, rather
than a medical ailment. 1999.
Maximize the Moment: God's Action Plan for Your Life RC 50544
by T.D. Jakes
read by Bill Wallace
2 cassettes
A Christian minister and author of The Lady, Her Lover, and Her Lord (RC
50543) offers advice on realizing one's full potential by setting goals
and jettisoning toxic relationships. Encourages readers to take control of their
futures by minimizing their load and developing a winning life plan. 1999.
A Stranger in the Village: Two Centuries of African American Travel Writing
RC 50560
edited by Farah J. Griffin and Cheryl J. Fish
read by Jeremy Gage
3 cassettes
A collection of nineteenth- and twentieth-century travel writings by African
American writers who have journeyed abroad in search of opportunity, insight,
pleasure, and adventure. Includes excerpts from nurse Mary Seacole's Crimean
War memoir and W.E.B. DuBois's reflections on Ghana. With contributions by Langston
Hughes, James Baldwin, June Jordan, Gwendolyn Brooks, and Ntozake Shange. 1998.
Before His Time: The Untold Story of Harry T. Moore--America's First Civil
Rights Martyr RC 50596
by Ben Green
read by Jake Williams
3 cassettes
Traces the life of Harry T. Moore as a Florida schoolteacher, NAACP coordinator,
Progressive Voter's League executive secretary, and educator of African Americans
concerning their constitutional rights. Recalls his murder in 1951 when a bomb
was planted in his home. Violence. 1999.
The Woman Warrior: Memoirs of a Girlhood among Ghosts RC 50624
by Maxine Hong Kingston
read by Catherine Byers
2 cassettes (Reissue)
Girlhood recollections of a Chinese American in California, where her parents
had settled and operated a laundry. Her mother's "talk-stories" filled the girl's
head with mythic Chinese figures and traditions as she coped with daily life
in America. Some strong language. National Book Critics Circle Award. 1976.
Actual Innocence: Five Days to Execution, and Other Dispatches from the Wrongly
Convicted RC 50636
by Barry Scheck and others
read by Jake Williams
2 cassettes
Civil rights attorneys Barry Scheck and Peter Neufeld team up with columnist
Jim Dwyer to give detailed accounts of innocent people imprisoned for years.
The two lawyers draw on their experiences with the Innocence Project, which
seeks the release of the wrongly convicted through DNA testing. Includes a list
of proposed reforms. 2000.
Coping with Teen Suicide RC 50643
by James M. Murphy
read by Carol Dines
1 cassette
A psychiatrist and minister offers a teen suicide-prevention guide for teenagers,
parents, and teachers. The author explains some of the causes and consequences,
and suggests ways of dealing with problems such as stress, depression, and "mistaken
thinking." For senior high and older readers. 1999.
The Greedy Hand: How Taxes Drive Americans Crazy and What to Do about It RC
50644
by Amity Shlaes
read by Janis Gray
2 cassettes
An antitax polemic decrying laws that enabled government to take nearly 40
percent of a two-income family's earnings in 1998. Examines various bases for
taxation, such as income, marriage, home ownership, birth, and death. Calls
for fundamental reforms, constitutional limits on federal taxes, and reducing
the burden on the rich. 1999.
Dream's End: Two Iowa Brothers in the Civil War RC 50648
by Orr Kelly and Mary Davies Kelly
read by Roy Avers
2 cassettes
A genealogist and her historian husband chronicle the military service of two
teenage brothers--his great uncles--in the Civil War. Traces their Union regiments'
battle histories, depicting the valor and arduous existence of the common soldier,
the horrific conditions in hospitals and POW camps, and the often incompetent
leadership. Violence. 1998.
Modular Instruction for Independent Travel for Students Who Are Blind or Visually
Impaired: Preschool through High School RC 50652
by Doris M. Willoughby and Sharon L. Monthei
read by Lou Harpenau
4 cassettes
In this companion to Handbook for Itinerant and Resource Teachers of Blind
and Visually Impaired Students (RC 30434), the authors provide sample exercises
for teaching cane travel to students from preschool through high school. Covers
general techniques as well as specifics for outdoor travel and use of public
transportation. 1998.
Glass: From the First Mirror to Fiber Optics, the Story of the Substance That
Changed the World RC 50653
by William S. Ellis
read by Butch Hoover
2 cassettes
Explores the history of glass, its technology and manufacture, and its creative
use as an art form. Traces the origins of glass from Mesopotamia to Murano,
Italy, and into the modern age. Discusses how the scientific development of
the material's versatile properties has expanded its uses. 1998.
Spinal Cord Injury: A Guide for Living RC 50655
by Sara Palmer and others
read by Patricia McDermott
3 cassettes
Three professionals in rehabilitation medicine and psychology describe the
trauma of spinal cord injury; what to expect during the therapeutic process;
and how to meet the psychological, medical, and social challenges of living
with the disability. Patients' stories are used to illustrate each aspect. Some
descriptions of sex. 2000.
Night Errands: How Poets Use Dreams RC 50661
edited by Roderick Townley
read by Fred Major
2 cassettes
Twenty-six poets reflect on the "generative relationship" between dreams and
poetry. Most quote complete works or fragments of poems in their essays. Writers
include Laurel Blossom, Edward Hirsch, David Ignatow, Maxine Kumin, Denise Levertov,
Paul Mariani, Joyce Carol Oates, and Richard Wilbur, among others. 1998.
Shadows in the Sun: Travels to Landscapes of Spirit and Desire RC 50662
by Wade Davis
read by Butch Hoover
2 cassettes
Anthropologist and ethnobotanist Davis describes the pleasures of living among
indigenous peoples who preserve their traditional ways. He meets the Penan in
the forests of Borneo, the Vodoun acolytes in Haiti, and wandering holy men
in the Sahara among others who demonstrate different approaches to interacting
with the Earth. 1998.
Cyber Crimes RC 50668
by Gina De Angelis
read by Randy Davidson
1 cassette
Discusses high-tech crimes by hackers, crackers, and phone phreaks using computers
to engage in fraud, embezzlement, espionage, cybersex, and child pornography.
Explains how to minimize one's vulnerability to such offenses and how to maximize
personal privacy and security. For junior and senior high readers. 2000.
Castaway in Paradise: The Incredible Adventures of True-Life Robinson Crusoes
RC 50673
by James C. Simmons
read by Roy Avers
2 cassettes
Eight true tales about the experiences of people who were stranded in remote
locations because of shipwreck, treacherous companions, or personal choice.
Describes their survival strategies and their lives after rescue. Includes Alexander
Selkirk, the model for Defoe's Crusoe, and Herman Melville, who sojourned in
the Marquesas in the South Pacific. 1993.
There's Still a Person in There: The Complete Guide to Treating and Coping
with Alzheimer's RC 50722
by Michael Castleman and others
read by Kerry Cundiff
3 cassettes
Presents research on the causes, diagnosis, and treatments for Alzheimer's
disease, as well as how to reduce the risks. Also deals extensively with the
caretaker's role, the medicine and support systems that are available, and how
to select and pay for residential care. 1999.
The Bonehunters' Revenge: Dinosaurs, Greed, and the Greatest Scientific Feud
of the Gilded Age RC 50723
by David Rains Wallace
read by Roy Avers
3 cassettes
Account of the historical feud between two nineteenth-century American paleontologists--Othniel
Charles Marsh and Edward Drinker Cope. After the Civil War both men amassed
large collections of dinosaur bones discovered in the West, but their intense
rivalry led to muckraking and scandal rather than scientific cooperation. 1999.
A Short History of Rudeness: Manners, Morals, and Misbehavior in Modern America
RC 50725
by Mark Caldwell
read by Richard Hauenstein
2 cassettes
An inquiry into the generally perceived deterioration of etiquette and civility
in daily life. Discusses proper conduct for various situations including weddings,
funerals, the workplace, and the Internet. Argues that manners evolve continuously
and have been doing so for centuries. 1999.
Strike Able-Peter: The Stranding and Salvage of the USS Missouri RC
50726
by John A. Butler
read by Lou Harpenau
2 cassettes
An account of the January 1950 grounding of the USS Missouri, the
ship aboard which the Japanese surrendered in World War II. At the time the
mishap was a major news event--and naval embarrassment. Reconstructs the cause
of the Chesapeake Bay stranding and the subsequent salvaging effort. 1995.
Sole Influence: Basketball, Corporate Greed, and the Corruption of America's
Youth RC 50731
by Dan Wetzel and Don Yaeger
read by Barry Bernson
2 cassettes
Outspoken report on the questionable practices of sneaker companies Nike and
adidas in their search for athletes to promote their products. Describes how,
after basketball superstar Michael Jordan made millions for Nike, both companies
began reaching out to schools, coaches, and young players, offering equipment
and money in return for loyalty. 2000.
Tammy Wynette: A Daughter Recalls Her Mother's Tragic Life and Death RC 50734
by Jackie Daly
read by Sharon Murray
2 cassettes
One of Tammy Wynette's four daughters recounts her mother's career in country-western
music, her five marriages, her addictions, and her untimely and mysterious death.
2000.
The Night Gardener RC 50738
by Marjorie Sandor
read by Ann Hodapp
1 cassette
In twenty linked stories, Sandor creates a memory picture of her life from
childhood to motherhood. She writes of receiving her first book, being the youngest
of four children, going fly-fishing, gardening, and becoming a wife and then
a single mother. 1999.
First Person: An Astonishingly Frank Self-Portrait by Russia's President Vladimir
Putin RC 50742
by Vladimir Putin
read by Fred Major
1 cassette
A portrait of the Russian president that includes transcripts of interviews
with three journalists, who also talked with Putin's wife and teenage daughters
and his friends. Recalls his working-class childhood, legal training, career
as a KGB officer, and dramatic rise to prominence in the post-Communist era.
2000.
Careers for Crafty People and Other Dexterous Types RC 50798
by Mark Rowh
read by Jill Ferris
1 cassette
Explores the world of craftsmen and artisans whose livelihoods involve creating
hand-forged objects from wood, metal, glass, fabrics, or in the graphic arts.
Offers suggestions on pursuing a career outside of the mainstream. For junior
and senior high and older readers. 1994.
Ghosts of Everest: The Search for Mallory and Irvine RC 50812
by Jochen Hemmleb and others
read by Graeme Malcolm
2 cassettes
Presents research and findings from the 1999 Mount Everest expedition in search
of remains from the ill-fated 1924 climb by George Mallory and Sandy Irvine.
Discusses the latter-day group's reconstruction of Mallory's route, the dramatic
discovery of his body, and the conclusions reached from forensic examination.
1999.
Where's Harry? Steve Stone Remembers His Years with Harry Caray RC 50813
by Steve Stone
read by Jim Zeiger
2 cassettes
Wacky anecdotes about the late legendary baseball broadcaster Harry Caray by
his partner and fellow announcer of fifteen years. Recalls Caray's life as the
Chicago Cubs' biggest fan, who enjoyed life in the fast lane. Foreword by Bob
Costas. 1999.
What Really Matters: What Is Truly Essential to the Authentic Christian Life
RC 50841
by Eugenia Price
read by Madelyn Buzzard
1 cassette (Reissue)
Drawing on personal experience and her thorough knowledge of the Bible, Eugenia
Price searches for what she considers to be the core of Christianity. She explores
faith, prayer, spiritual growth, service, and giving, and concludes that the
real bedrock is God's eternal love. 1983.
Plato's The Republic RC 50843
by Plato
read by Ralph Lowenstein
3 cassettes (Reissue)
Classic dialogues between Socrates and his friends concerning justice in man
and the state, the Platonic theory of ideas, and concepts of nature, poetry,
and philosophy. 1980.
Kitchen Confidential: Adventures in the Culinary Underbelly RC 50845
by Anthony Bourdain
read by Christopher Walker
2 cassettes
An executive chef, who recognized his passion for food as a nine-year-old on
a family trip to France, discusses his love affair with cooking. He also describes
the less glamorous side, where heavy drinking, drugs, sex, and crime among the
cooks go hand-in-hand with pots and pans. Strong language. Bestseller 2000.
The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom RC 50851
by Miguel Ruiz
read by Jim Johnston
1 cassette
These four agreements, or steps, are based on the wisdom of the Toltec, a pre-Colombian
society that embraced the spiritual knowledge and practices of their ancestors.
Ruiz asserts that these four beliefs can guide one in developing a code of conduct
that leads to personal freedom. Bestseller 1997.
I Can Feel Blue on Monday RC 50888
edited by Marc Maurer
read by Nanette Savard
1 cassette
This collection of vignettes "tells what blindness is and, perhaps equally
important, what it is not." In the title article math professor Abraham Nemeth,
the originator of the braille code for mathematics and sciences, describes his
English teacher's frustration because Nemeth could not feel the color of a piece
of paper. 2000.
In Praise of Public Life RC 50893
by Joseph I. Lieberman
read by Ted Stoddard
1 cassette
U.S. senator from Connecticut encourages qualified, intelligent, dedicated
people to enter public service or run for political office as an opportunity
to make a difference in how government performs. Draws on his own experiences
to demonstrate "the nature, complexities, possibilities, and satisfactions of
public life." 2000.
Duty: A Father, His Son, and the Man Who Won the War RC 50894
by Bob Greene
read by Terence Aselford
2 cassettes
Based on interviews with his father's hero--the B-29 pilot who dropped the
atomic bomb on Hiroshima, Japan, in August 1945--a syndicated columnist delivers
a tribute to a passing generation. Explores the values of World War II veterans
and their commitment to patriotism, courage, and a sense of duty. Bestseller
2000.
Oh, Wow! RC 50895
edited by Marc Maurer
read by Nanette Savard
1 cassette
In this collection of personal accounts, members of the National Federation
of the Blind discuss the importance of being given the opportunity to try, as
well as the value of training and belief. In the title article Maurer discusses
how key it is to recognize the significance of small triumphs and successes.
2000.
Braille: Into the Next Millennium RC 50969
by Blind and Physically Handicapped National Library Service for the
read by Annie Wauters
3 cassettes
Essays examining the history and future of braille include such topics as the
development of the literary, Nemeth, and music codes; braille production; legal
issues; library service; and literacy and computer access concerns. Edited by
Judith Dixon, with a foreword by Frank Kurt Cylke and a preface by Kenneth Jernigan.
2000.
Cassettes Fiction
November 1916: The Red Wheel, Knot II RC 47867
by Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn
read by Steven Carpenter
9 cassettes in 2 containers
Using historical and fictional characters, this second volume of the Russian
epic depicts the oppressive atmosphere pervading the country in the months before
the revolution. Flashbacks illuminate key events between August 1914 and November
1916, depicting the rise of dissent and providing background information on
the militant Kadets who spurred the unrest. 1999.
Alone with the Horrors: The Great Short Fiction of Ramsey Campbell, 1961-1991 RC 48171
by Ramsey Campbell
read by Anne Flosnik
4 cassettes
Thirty-nine short stories covering thirty years of the British author's tales
of the supernatural. In "Call First," a library worker becomes curious about
a patron and enters his house uninvited. In "Boiled Alive," a man finds himself
the subject of a short video. Some violence. 1993.
Complete Stories 1884-1891 RC 48594
by Henry James
read by Ted Stoddard
7 cassettes in 2 containers
Seventeen short stories first published in periodicals. Chronicling events
in the stratified Victorian society James observed, they depict conflict between
classes and cultures and restrictions on women's behavior. In "The Chaperon"
a young girl, whose father has died, tries to help her divorced and shunned
mother reenter society. 1999.
After Dunkirk RC 48627
by Milena McGraw
read by David Cutler
4 cassettes
England, 1939. Young Wayne Luthie leads a squadron of pilots, known as the
Wonders, as they learn to fly Spitfires. Luthie reminisces about his childhood
in India, his uncles who died in World War I, his capture after Dunkirk, and
falling in love with a WAAF. Then the Germans attack Britain. Some violence.
1998.
A Wizard in Mind: The Rogue Wizard, Book 1 RC 48800
by Christopher Stasheff
read by Michael Scherer
2 cassettes
Magnus D'Armand, son of the Warlock of Gramarye, is a secret wizard wanting
to outshine his father. After consulting with the brain of his spaceship, Magnus,
disguised as Gar Pike, travels to Petrarch where the civilization needs help
in fighting off a group of warring princes. Prequel to A Wizard in Bedlam
(RC 48801). 1995.
A Wizard in Bedlam: The Rogue Wizard, Book 2 RC 48801
by Christopher Stasheff
read by Michael Scherer
2 cassettes
Over five centuries ago a revolt by the churls on Planet Melange failed. Now
they are planning another revolt, and this time they will be led by churl Dirk
Dulain, who, upon returning to the planet, gains the aid of the Giant Gar. Sequel
to A Wizard in Mind (RC 48800). Some strong language. 1979.
A Wizard in War: The Rogue Wizard, Book 3 RC 48802
by Christopher Stasheff
read by Michael Scherer
2 cassettes
As Magnus D'Armand, known as Gar, continues his quest to help people living
under oppressive governments, he travels to Planet Maltroit with his new friend
Dirk Dulaine. Here they come upon Coll, a serf being pursued by nobles because
he dared to defend his sister's honor. Sequel to A Wizard in Bedlam (RC
48801). 1994.
The Greengage Summer RC 49067
by Rumer Godden
read by Anne Flosnik
2 cassettes
Thirteen-year-old Cecil, sixteen-year-old Joss, their younger siblings, and
their mother arrive in France for a summer holiday. When their mother is hospitalized,
the children are left on their own. Eliot, a mysterious Englishman, takes them
under his wing, and the girls fall in love--until the police arrive. For senior
high and older readers. 1958.
The Demon Awakens: DemonWars, Volume 1 RC 49337
by R.A. Salvatore
read by Michael Scherer
4 cassettes
In Corona the demon dactyl awakens after years of slumber and begins destroying
the people. The only survivors, Elbryan and Pony, are separated in the attack.
Reunited years later and aided by an ex-monk who has collected magical gemstones,
they begin hunting down the demon. Prequel to The Demon Spirit (RC 49338).
1996.
The Demon Spirit: DemonWars, Volume 2 RC 49338
by R.A. Salvatore
read by Michael Scherer
4 cassettes
In this sequel to The Demon Awakens (RC 49337), Elbryan and Pony realize
that although Avelyn sacrificed his life to destroy the demon dactyl, the demon's
powers have not completely vanished. The demon's spirit now dwells within Father
Abbot Markwart. Some violence. 1998.
What the Heart Knows RC 49348
by Kathleen Eagle
read by Lindsay Ellison
3 cassettes
Helen Ketterling left the Bad River Sioux Reservation thirteen years ago when
she learned she was carrying Reese Blue Sky's son. She did not want to ruin
her lover's promising basketball career. Now returned, both are hiding secrets
that jeopardize a relationship. Some descriptions of sex and some strong language.
1999.
Haunting Rachel RC 49355
by Kay Hooper
read by Anne Hancock
2 cassettes
When Rachel was nineteen her fiancé, Tom, was presumed killed while
flying his plane to South America. Now, ten years later, after her parents have
also died in a plane crash, Rachel is shocked to meet a mysterious man who is
Tom's double. Some strong language, some violence, and some descriptions of
sex. 1998.
White Rose: Una Rosa Blanca RC 49362
by Amy Ephron
read by Constance Crawford
1 cassette
In 1897 newspaper magnate William Randolph Hearst sends reporter Karl Decker
to Havana to interview and somehow rescue Evangelina, the imprisoned daughter
of a revolutionary. Although Decker is married, the two fall in love as they
plan the escape. Based on a true story. Some violence. 1999.
Washington, D.C. RC 49368
by Gore Vidal
read by Dan Bloom
3 cassettes
Senator James Burden Day has ambitions of replacing Franklin Roosevelt as president
in 1940. Clay Overbury, Day's congressional aide, has his own political plans.
Newspaper tycoon Blaise Sanford has personal thoughts on Washington politics.
The aspirations of these men and their children become intertwined from the
New Deal to the McCarthy era. 1967.
East into Upper East: Plain Tales from New York and New Delhi RC 49401
by Ruth Prawer Jhabvala
read by Annie Wauters
3 cassettes
Collection of stories about urban life, six set in India and eight in New York
City. In "Expiation," the eldest brother in a large East Indian family tells
of his unconditional affection for the youngest brother, who becomes a criminal.
In "The Temptress," a transplanted Indian matron finds a niche in New York.
1998.
Heat and Dust RC 49404
by Ruth Prawer Jhabvala
read by Corrie James
2 cassettes
An English girl in India recounts the story of Olivia, her grandfather's first
wife, who was seduced by the Nawab, an Indian prince, in 1923. The parallels
between the two women's experiences explore the English attraction to the exotic
Indian culture. Booker Prize winner. 1975.
The Complete Short Stories of Robert Louis Stevenson with a Selection of the
Best Short Novels RC 49498
by Robert Louis Stevenson
read by John Horton
4 cassettes
Short stories and other fiction that encompass the brief life of the author.
Includes his well-known "Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde." The ghost
story "Trawn Janet" is set in Scotland. A romantic tale of chivalry, "The Sire
de Malétroit's Door," takes place in medieval England. 1997.
Anna Karenina RC 49499
by Leo Tolstoy
read by Suzanne Toren
7 cassettes in 2 containers (Reissue)
In the 1870s in Russia, Anna flaunts convention by having an adulterous affair
with Count Vronsky. Preferring the allure of romance to her stifling marriage
with Alexis Karenin, Anna's happiness disintegrates as she loses her peace of
mind. Originally published in 1877. Translated by Louise and Aylmer Maude. 1999.
A Gesture Life RC 49558
by Chang-rae Lee
read by David Hartley-Margolin
3 cassettes
Now in his seventies and retired, Doc Hata still resides in his large home
of thirty years in Bedley Run, New York. A polite and unassuming man, he harbors
secrets of his past as a medic in the Japanese Army during World War II. Some
strong language. 1999.
A Journey to the End of the Millennium RC 49597
by A.B. Yehoshua
read by Bill Wallace
3 cassettes
In the year 999 Jewish merchant Ben Attar, his nephew Abulafia, and his Muslim
partner manage a thriving commerce between Africa and Europe. When Abulafia's
wife denounces Ben Attar's bigamy, their business becomes imperiled. Ben Attar
sails into the heart of Europe, aiming to vindicate himself and rescue his livelihood.
Descriptions of sex. 1999.
Treasures of the Sun: A South-Western Story RC 49674
by T.V. Olsen
read by Michael Skinner
2 cassettes
Christopher Fallon is engaged as a field guide by Sir Wilbur Tennington to
travel to Peru in search of secret Incan treasure. Accompanying them are professor
Luis Valera and his beautiful student, Marcelina O'Day. There they are plagued
by bad weather, headhunters, and rival claimants. Some violence. 1998.
East of Eden RC 49676
by John Steinbeck
read by Steven Carpenter
4 cassettes (Reissue)
This saga of two California families spans from the post-Civil War era to the
end of World War I. The Trasks, a mixture of gentleness and brutality, contrast
with the Hamiltons, the author's own forebears, a well-adjusted, more tranquil
family. 1952.
Wake of the Perdido Star RC 49698
by Gene Hackman and Daniel Lenihan
read by Timothy Lynch
3 cassettes
1805. A swashbuckling tale about seventeen-year-old Jack O'Reilly, whose parents
are murdered in Cuba where the family had planned to settle. Jack escapes the
island on a ship, vowing someday to wreak vengeance. Three years later Jack,
now a leader of pirates, returns to Cuba to make good on his pledge. Violence.
1999.
Loves That Bind RC 49712
by Julián Ríos
read by Ted Stoddard
2 cassettes
Abandoned by his lover, the protagonist writes to her recounting his past romances
with a series of women, set forth in alphabetical order. Using wordplay and
multilingual puns, he describes each partner as a particular storied heroine,
leaving the reader to determine the literary source. Translated from Spanish.
1998.
Midshipman Bolitho: Richard Bolitho Novels, Volume 1 RC 49764
by Alexander Kent
read by Jim Zeiger
2 cassettes
Only sixteen but already a veteran of four years in the king's navy, Richard
Bolitho joins his second ship in 1771. Its mission--to investigate the brutal
slave trade on Africa's west coast--proves much more perilous than he expected.
Prequel to Stand into Danger (RC 49765). Some violence. 1978.
Nightmare Town: Stories RC 49771
by Dashiell Hammett
read by Robert Sams
4 cassettes
Twenty short crime stories from the 1920s and 1930s written by the former Pinkerton
detective who became famous for his characters Continental Op and Sam Spade.
Among these works, written originally for magazines, is the prototype for the
novel The Thin Man (RC 16349). Some violence. 1999.
Mr. Darwin's Shooter RC 49778
by Roger McDonald
read by Jim Zeiger
2 cassettes
In 1828 thirteen-year-old Syms Covington leaves his Bedford, England, home
for the sea. Two years later he ships aboard the HMS Beagle to assist
Charles Darwin in collecting animal specimens. Toward life's end, Covington
comes to regret his complicity with the evolutionist. Violence and some descriptions
of sex. 1998.
Monsoon RC 49786
by Wilbur Smith
read by David Hartley-Margolin
6 cassettes
In this sequel to Birds of Prey (RC 48319) Hal Courtney takes three
of his four sons on a voyage to deter a pirate from looting ships off the coast
of Africa. The Courtneys meet disaster when the youngest is kidnapped by Arabs.
Violence and some explicit descriptions of sex. 1999.
The Interior RC 49804
by Lisa See
read by Gabriella Cavallero
3 cassettes
In this sequel to Flower Net (RC 45063) Chinese inspector Liu Hulan
helps a childhood friend whose daughter died suspiciously. Coincidentally, Hulan's
lover, American attorney David Stark, has taken a job in China and is involved
with the factory where the daughter worked. Some violence and some strong language.
1999.
Secret Passages RC 49808
by Paul Preuss
read by Richard Davidson
3 cassettes
Cretan physicist and archaeologist Dimitris Minakis, who has invented a secret
time-reversing device, lures scientist Peter Slater and his wife, Anne-Marie,
to the island in order to convince Peter to work with him. Anne-Marie, in turn,
uses Dimitris to regain custody of her young son. Some descriptions of sex.
1997.
Star Wars: The New Jedi Order; Vector Prime RC 49820
by R.A. Salvatore
read by Chuck Benson
3 cassettes
Twenty-one years after the destruction of the Death Star by the Rebel Alliance,
tension is mounting in the Republic. Leia pursues diplomatic negotiations, Luke
deals with rogue Jedi Knights, and Han Solo again engages in battle; and a new
generation of characters and creatures appears. A Star Wars novel. 1999.
The White Hunter: The House of Winslow, Book 22 RC 49919
by Gilbert Morris
read by Mitzi Friedlander
3 cassettes
In this sequel to The Shadow Portrait (RC 49918), Annie Rogers goes
to New York hoping to become a missionary in Africa. Instead she is the secretary
to the flamboyant Jeanine Quintana. John Winslow remains in Africa, visiting
relatives. Eventually Annie and John meet, but not before they almost perish
on the Titanic. 1999.
Strawberries in the Sea: Lovers Trilogy, Volume 3 RC 49923
by Elisabeth Ogilvie
read by Mitzi Friedlander
2 cassettes (Reissue)
After Rosa Fleming's husband deserts her, she returns to the isolated fishing
village of Bennett's Island, Maine, to run the family's lobster business and,
she hopes, to restore her self-confidence. Once there, she reconnects with friends
from her past--including Edwin, a deaf artist. Sequel to The Seasons Hereafter
(RC 49922). 1973.
The Dragon Hunt: Five Stories RC 49934
by Vu Trân
read by Annie Wauters
1 cassette
Five stories depicting the history of strife in Vietnam and the suffering of
its emigrants. "The Coral Reef" is based on the author's own harrowing escape
from his homeland when an overcrowded boat runs aground. Some descriptions of
sex, some violence, and some strong language. 1999.
The Face of Apollo: Book of the Gods, Volume 1 RC 49937
by Fred Saberhagen
read by Erik Sandvold
3 cassettes
In a battle between ancient classical gods, Apollo is killed and a young woman,
Sal, carries off his face. Just before she dies, Sal entrusts her treasure to
fifteen-year-old Jeremy Redthorn, a farm laborer. Soon Jeremy's life is transformed.
Prequel to Ariadne's Web (RC 49938). For senior high and older readers.
1998.
The Arabian Nights' Entertainments; or, The Book of a Thousand Nights and a
Night RC 49951
read by John Horton
6 cassettes
Centuries-old tales that circulated in Arabic long before they were translated
into English by Victorian-era explorer Richard Burton in the 1880s. This Modern
Library edition was compiled by Bennett Cerf as a representative selection of
adventures that so enthralled King Shahryar he let his wife, Shahrazad, live
to complete them, one by one. 1932.
A Quiet Strength: A Prairie Legacy, Volume 3 RC 49959
by Janette Oke
read by Laura Giannarelli
2 cassettes
In this sequel to A Searching Heart (RC 47433) Virginia and Jonathan
marry, and Virginia looks forward to a quiet wedded life. But trials and disappointments
await the couple as first Jonathan's grandmother moves in, then the troubled
daughter of Virginia's dear friend Jenny. For senior high and older readers.
1999.
Welding with Children RC 49990
by Tim Gautreaux
read by Kimberly Schraf
2 cassettes
Eleven stories about life in rural Louisiana depicting a bibulous priest, a
Creole princess, and a one-armed feminist hitchhiker, among others. In the title
piece, an aging welder baby-sits for his unmarried daughters' four young children.
During the day the befuddled granddad learns all about modern amoral lifestyles.
Some strong language. 1999.
Earthly Joys RC 50010
by Philippa Gregory
read by Barbara Caruso
4 cassettes
England, 1603. John Tradescant is gardener and confidant to Sir Robert Cecil
and, later, to Lord Buckingham. Because he is a trusted employee of men close
to James I and then Charles I, Tradescant is able to help safeguard the realm.
Prequel to Virgin Earth (RC 50011). 1998.
Beyond the Limbo Silence RC 50043
by Elizabeth Nunez
read by Pam Ward
2 cassettes
Sara is one of three young women from the West Indies integrating a white college
in Wisconsin in 1963. Her love for Sam, an African American involved in the
civil rights movement, causes her to examine her beliefs and attitudes during
that historic year. 1998.
Cabbage and Bones: An Anthology of Irish American Women's Fiction RC 50046
edited by Caledonia Kearns
read by Terry Donnelly
3 cassettes
A collection of twenty-four short stories and excerpts from novels by twentieth-century
writers of Irish American heritage. Includes several new authors and some already
well-known ones such as Mary McCarthy, Maureen Howard, Tess Gallagher, Alice
McDermott, Anna Quindlen, and Mary Gordon. 1997.
Charlotte Gray RC 50047
by Sebastian Faulks
read by Graeme Malcolm
3 cassettes
1942. Scotswoman Charlotte Gray travels to London to assist in the war effort.
There she falls in love with Peter Gregory, a pilot, before being sent to France
to join the underground, where she experiences deprivation and tragedy. Some
descriptions of sex and some violence. 1998.
Loot RC 50059
by Aaron Elkins
read by L.J. Ganser
2 cassettes
Austria, 1945. A lone truck carrying artworks stolen by Nazis disappears in
the snow. Fifty-odd years later, one of the paintings appears in a Boston pawn
shop. Art historian Ben Revere joins in an investigation that leads to Europe
and the Mafia. Some violence and some strong language. 1999.
Uncle Tom's Cabin; or, Life among the Lowly RC 50070
by Harriet Beecher Stowe
read by L.J. Ganser
4 cassettes (Reissue)
First published in 1852, abolitionist Stowe depicts the moral injustice of
slavery and the evils of materialism. Tom saves little Eva's life, and years
later she tries to help him gain his freedom. Eventually, Tom's protection of
runaway Eliza costs him his life at the hands of the brutal ex-Yankee Simon
Legree. 1965.
The Martians RC 50076
by Kim Stanley Robinson
read by John Stratton
3 cassettes
Collection of stories set in the universe of the Mars trilogy--Red Mars
(RC 36318), Green Mars (RC 42050), and Blue Mars (RC 43603);
also several poems and a copy of the Constitution of Mars. Some selections offer
new perspectives on an old narrative; others expand on events in the trilogy.
Some descriptions of sex. 1999.
Island of the Innocent: Cheney Duvall, M.D., Volume 7 RC 50077
by Lynn Morris and Gilbert Morris
read by Suzanne Toren
2 cassettes
Late 1800s. Doctors Cheney Duvall and Walker Baird have come to Hawaii from
San Francisco to warn Shiloh Irons to stop trying to prove he is part of the
Winslow family. Instead, the two visitors provide the catalyst for uncovering
secrets from the past. Sequel to In the Twilight, In the Evening (RC 45835).
1998.
The Last of the Just RC 50079
by André Schwarz-Bart
read by Robert Blumenfeld
3 cassettes
The author's friend, Ernie Levy, and his predecessors have borne the burden
of religious persecution since Rabbi Yom Tov Levy was killed in York, England,
in 1185. Generations later, Ernie is the last of thirty-six Jews known as the
"just men" when he faces death in Auschwitz during World War II. 1960.
The Year's Best Science Fiction: Sixteenth Annual Collection RC 50117
edited by Gardner Dozois
read by Richard Hauenstein
7 cassettes in 2 containers
Following a survey of the science fiction market in 1998, Dozois offers twenty-five
stories by such authors as Tanith Lee, Bruce Sterling, Ursula K. LeGuin, Ian
McDonald, Michael Swanwick, Stephen Baxter, Gwyneth Jones, and Ian R. MacLeod.
Some descriptions of sex, some violence, and some strong language. 1999.
Household Gods RC 50146
by Judith Tarr and Harry Turtledove
read by Madelyn Buzzard
5 cassettes
Nicole, a harried lawyer and single mother, wishes on a plaque of Roman gods
that she could live in a simpler time. The gods comply by sending her back to
second-century Roman-controlled Austria to assume the life of a tavern keeper.
After pestilence, starvation, invasion, and filth, Nicole is overwhelmed. 1999.
Crime and Punishment RC 50147
by Fyodor Dostoevsky
read by Fred Major
5 cassettes
An impoverished student, Raskolnikov, convinces himself that he is above the
law and murders an elderly pawnbroker. But his subsequent guilt is overwhelming.
Acclaimed 1992 translation into English by Richard Pevear and Larissa Volokhonsky
from the 1866 Russian original. Some violence. 1993.
Welcome to Temptation RC 50154
by Jennifer Crusie
read by Jill Fox
3 cassettes
Taking a break from taping weddings, sisters Sophie and Amy Dempsey travel
to Temptation, Ohio, to film an audition video for an actress acquaintance.
As Sophie falls for the mayor and Amy for the police chief, the video threatens
to turn pornographic. Explicit descriptions of sex and strong language. 2000.
The Cornell Woolrich Omnibus: Rear Window and other Stories; I
Married a Dead Man; Waltz into Darkness RC 50156
by Cornell Woolrich
read by Fred Major
4 cassettes
Seven classic mystery stories from the 1940s, including "Rear Window," on which
Alfred Hitchcock's film was based. In "Post-Mortem," a widow looking for a winning
lottery ticket has her first husband's body exhumed. In "Three O'Clock," a man
sneaks home to murder his wife but ends up a victim instead. Some violence.
1984.
The Invention of Morel and Other Stories (from La Trama
Celeste) RC 50167
by Adolfo Bioy Casares
read by Peter Gil
2 cassettes
In the title novella, first published in 1940, a fugitive from justice escapes
to a remote island, where he enters into a dreamlike existence along with other
"intruders." He falls in love and gradually uncovers the eerie secret of his
strange new world. Also includes six short stories first published in 1948.
1964.
Fire and Ice: A Liam Campbell Mystery RC 50187
by Dana Stabenow
read by Nanette Savard
2 cassettes
Recently demoted Alaska state trooper Liam Campbell deplanes at his new post
and finds a dead body on the tarmac; his former lover, pilot Wy Chouinard, is
bent over the corpse. Strong language, violence, and explicit descriptions of
sex. 1998.
The Ne'er-Do-Well RC 50197
by Rex Beach
read by Nanette Savard
3 cassettes
The spoiled son of a wealthy father, Kirk Anthony finished college but still
has no profession. While out carousing with other young men, he is drugged,
robbed, and substituted for a criminal on a ship headed for Panama. Arriving
without funds, he must fend for himself for the first time in his life. 1911.
South of the Border, West of the Sun RC 50202
by Haruki Murakami
read by Robert Sams
2 cassettes
When Hajime is thirty-seven, moderately successful, and married with two daughters,
his childhood sweetheart, Shimamoto, reappears in his life. She tantalizes him
and disrupts his equanimity while remaining mysteriously uncommunicative about
details of her daily existence. Hajime's longing for her becomes obsessive.
Some explicit descriptions of sex. 1998.
Who Goes There! RC 50210
by Robert W. Chambers
read by Peter Gil
2 cassettes
An American of Belgian descent, Kervyn Guild is captured by the Germans while
visiting his family's homeland. Guild is informed he can free himself and the
other hostages if he travels to England to bring back the daughter of General
von Reiter, who is unable to get her out. Some violence. 1915.
The Ghost with Blue Eyes RC 50226
by Robert J. Randisi
read by Rick Rohan
1 cassette
Kansas, 1883. Lancaster, a gunfighter, is confronted by a man who mistakenly
believes himself to be Lancaster's target. In the showdown, a girl is accidentally
killed. The guilt-ridden Lancaster gives up on life and loses himself in the
bottle, until another child in distress presents him with an opportunity for
personal redemption. 1999.
Don Careless and Birds of Prey RC 50227
by Rex Beach
read by Nanette Savard
2 cassettes
Two novellas from an early-twentieth-century author. In Don Careless,
a Bolivian playboy pays court to a beautiful heiress on a bet. In Birds
of Prey, scandalous behavior on a wealthy country estate causes local tongues
to wag. 1928.
No Longer at Ease RC 50240
by Chinua Achebe
read by Peter Jay Fernandez
1 cassette
The bribery trial of Obi Okonkwo, a young Nigerian civil servant of "education
and brilliant promise," is cause for consternation among the Umuofians who sent
him to England on scholarship. Obi recounts his struggles with conscience and
the circumstances that led to his arrest. 1960.
Beneath the Skin RC 50267
by Nicci French
read by Anne Flosnik
2 cassettes
London teacher Zoe is the first to receive the anonymous messages--almost love
letters, but the writer threatens to kill her. The police don't take them seriously
until Jenny receives some, too. Then Nadia, the last target, realizes that local
officials are no help at all. Some violence and some strong language. 2000.
The Running Mate RC 50269
by Joe Klein
read by Margaret Strom
4 cassettes
As Senator Charlie Martin's reelection is being challenged by a wealthy, unscrupulous
opponent, Charlie falls in love with a beautiful woman who abhors politics.
The senator discovers a secret from his Vietnam days, which causes him to question
his career. Companion to Primary Colors (RC 41822). Strong language.
2000.
The Heavenly Village RC 50299
by Cynthia Rylant
read by Phil Regensdorf
1 cassette
Seven tales of recently deceased persons who are not quite ready to give up
Earth and enter Heaven. God places these embodied spirits in the Heavenly Village,
a wayside where they can "finish their stories" before ascending to perfect
happiness. For junior and senior high and older readers. 1999.
Black Friday RC 50311
by James Patterson
read by Bob Moore
2 cassettes
When terrorists target Wall Street, federal agent Arch Carroll joins SEC chief
of enforcement Caitlin Dillon to determine who is behind the mayhem. But their
investigation endangers the motherless Carroll children. Violence, strong language,
and some explicit descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1986.
The Cowboy RC 50316
by Joan Johnston
read by Barbara Pinolini
2 cassettes
Two Texas ranching families, the Blackthornes and the Creeds, have feuded for
generations. Away at college, Trace Blackthorne and Callie Creed became secret
lovers, until an accident sent Callie back home and out of Trace's life. Eleven
years later he returns. Explicit descriptions of sex and strong language. 2000.
The Mistress of Shenstone RC 50323
by Florence L. Barclay
read by Vanessa Maroney
2 cassettes
When Lady Ingleby collapses after learning of her husband's death, her doctor
suggests she recuperate in the country. Using the name "Mrs. O'Mara" to hide
her identity, she meets and falls in love with Jim Airth, who is also using
a pseudonym. But love falters when their true identities are revealed. 1910.
Burger Wuss RC 50325
by M.T. Anderson
read by Rick Rohan
1 cassette
Anthony, nice guy and doormat, seeks revenge after he sees his girlfriend,
Diana, kissing cool guy Turner at a party. Anthony takes a job at the fast food
restaurant where Turner is a supervisor and concocts a scheme involving rivalry
with their competitor, Burger Queen. For senior high readers. 1999.
Laidlaw RC 50347
by William McIlvanney
read by Tom Martin
2 cassettes
Glasgow detective Jack Laidlaw investigates the murder of eighteen-year-old
Jennifer Lawson--apparently by a confused bisexual boy named Tommy Bryson. Other
people are soon after Tommy for revenge; meanwhile, Laidlaw's marriage is slowly
disintegrating. Some violence and some strong language. 1977.
The Heir RC 50350
by Johanna Lindsey
read by Barbara Caruso
2 cassettes
Duncan MacTavish, twenty-one, grew up in Scotland believing he would become
laird of his family's lands. Now he learns he will also inherit his English
grandfather's title and be married to an English lady who has been chosen for
him. But another woman catches Duncan's attention. Some descriptions of sex.
Bestseller 2000.
The Survival of Juan Oro RC 50377
by Max Brand
read by Bob Askey
2 cassettes
Raised by Yaqui Indians, Juan Oro is taken prisoner in battle by Spaniard Don
Fontana, who soon discovers that his captive is actually a white youth. Juan
is then apprenticed to an outlaw, whom Fontana wants killed. Will Juan be the
assassin? Violence. 1925.
The Proposition RC 50381
by Judith Ivory
read by Kristin Allison
2 cassettes
London, 1898. On a bet, linguist Edwina Bollash has six weeks to transform
a Cornish rat catcher into a proper gentleman who can pass as a viscount at
her cousin's annual ball. But the tall and handsome Mick Tremore charms his
way into her heart. Some explicit descriptions of sex. 1999.
Strange Loyalties RC 50389
by William McIlvanney
read by Tom Martin
2 cassettes
Scotland's Detective Inspector Jack Laidlaw takes a busman's holiday to investigate
his brother Scott's "accidental" death. Through a blur of grief and excessive
drinking, Jack begins to sort out clues from Scott's wife, his colleagues and
chums, his lover, and his eerie paintings. Some explicit descriptions of sex,
some violence, and some strong language. 1991.
Blood Money RC 50396
by Thomas Perry
read by Martha Harmon Pardee
3 cassettes
Once again, Jane Whitefield is called away from her life as a doctor's wife
to help someone disappear. This time it is the young housekeeper for Bernie
the Elephant, a Mafia money launderer. Thinking Bernie dead, the mobsters believe
the girl can lead them to their missing loot. Some violence. 1999.
This Alien Shore RC 50398
by C.S. Friedman
read by Kristin Allison
3 cassettes
Human mutants, disowned long ago by earthlings, remain on various abandoned
colonies. The Guerans, one such group, can travel faster than light--but now
a virus is taking over their minds. Jamisia, a teenaged girl raised in a laboratory
and troubled by multiple personalities, holds the key to their survival. Some
violence and some strong language. 1998.
Forever Peace RC 50404
by Joe Haldeman
read by Michael Skinner
2 cassettes
2043. The Ngumi War has been going on for over eight years, when burned-out
"soldierboy" Julian Class and his older lover, Dr. Amelia Harding, make a scientific
discovery that could set the universe back to square one. Violence, some descriptions
of sex, and some strong language. Nebula Award. 1997.
Darkness, Take My Hand RC 50409
by Dennis Lehane
read by Gregory Gorton
2 cassettes
Boston private investigators Patrick Kenzie and Angie Gennaro stumble upon
a decades-long string of horrifying murders committed by a pair of serial killers.
Worse, the crimes originated in the sleuths' old neighborhood and involve people
they've known all their lives. Violence, strong language, and some explicit
descriptions of sex. 1996.
The Mummers' Curse: An Amanda Pepper Mystery RC 50420
by Gillian Roberts
read by Annie Wauters
2 cassettes
Schoolteacher-sleuth Amanda Pepper and her niece hope to see Amanda's colleague
Vincent Devaney marching in the annual Mummers' parade in Philadelphia. When
Vincent becomes a suspect after one of the revelers is shot, he tells the cops
he was with Amanda. But he's not telling the truth. 1996.
The Ewe Lamb RC 50433
by Margaret Bacon
read by Anne Flosnik
2 cassettes
Describes the lives of childhood friends Judith and Alice from England's Yorkshire
Dales. After Judith's mother abandons her family, the girls separate but are
buoyed by their occasional meetings. Judith becomes a London barrister, while
Alice turns her family farm into a bed and breakfast. Some violence. 1999.
Mountain Time RC 50449
by Ivan Doig
read by Roy Avers
2 cassettes
Environmental reporter Mitch Rozier and caterer Lexa McCaskill, both Montana
natives, are living together frugally but happily in Seattle when Mitch's dying
father summons them home. Along with Lexa's photographer sister, Mariah, they
must confront their memories, their disappointments, and the wilderness. Sequel
to Ride with Me, Mariah Montana (RC 32683). 1999.
The Wonders of the Invisible World: Stories RC 50451
by David Gates
read by John Polk
2 cassettes
Ten tales about transient relationships and defining moments. In the title
story a tête-à-tête between a divorced father and his much
younger, married lover about her possible pregnancy becomes the pivotal exchange
for the future of their intimacy. Some strong language. 1999.
The Best from Fantasy and Science Fiction: The Fiftieth Anniversary
Anthology RC 50452
edited by Edward L. Ferman and Gordon Van Gelder
read by John Polk
3 cassettes
Twenty-one selections published between 1993 and 1998 in the magazine known
as F&SF. Ranging from speculative science fiction to fairy tales,
from alternate histories to supernatural horror tales, they include award winners
by Esther Friesner, Maureen McHugh, Bruce Holland Rogers, Ursula Le Guin, and
Elizabeth Hand. 1999.
The Vision of Emma Blau RC 50453
by Ursula Hegi
read by Mitzi Friedlander
3 cassettes
Multigenerational family saga follows Stefan Blau, who at thirteen comes to
America from Germany to fulfill a dream. His development of an opulent apartment
building on the shore of a New Hampshire lake dominates his family life. His
granddaughter, Emma, shares his obsession. Some descriptions of sex and some
strong language. 2000.
Muse of Art: Geodyssey, Volume 4 RC 50454
by Piers Anthony
read by Madelyn Buzzard
4 cassettes
The story of humanity is told through the experiences of a single family reincarnated
throughout history. Focuses on aspects of the arts--healing, drama, storytelling,
and seduction, among others. Cautions that the same gifts and instincts that
developed civilization could also cause its destruction. Sequel to Hope
of Earth (RC 45123). Descriptions of sex. 1999.
Doc Holliday's Gone: A Western Duo RC 50457
by Jane Candia Coleman
read by Terry Hayes Sales
2 cassettes
The first of these two fictionalized accounts describes Mary Katherine Horony,
Doc Holliday's companion. The second introduces young Viola Howell, who pleads
with New Mexico's governor to dismiss the cattle rustling charges against her
father and John Slaughter, the man she loves. Some violence and some strong
language. 1999.
The Untamed RC 50459
by Max Brand
read by Roy Avers
2 cassettes
Saddle bum Whistling Dan lives off the land with his wolf Black Bart and stallion
Satan, even though he was raised on a ranch alongside Kate Cumberland. As they
share many adventures, Kate falls in love with Dan but wonders if he will ever
settle down. Some violence. 1919.
Backflash RC 50460
by Richard Stark
read by John Polk
2 cassettes
Although Parker is suspicious of the motives of a retired New York civil servant
who wants him to rob a riverboat casino on the Hudson, he rounds up three partners
to commit the crime. Afterwards, Parker and his gang realize that they have
been set up. Violence and strong language. 1998.
All or Nothing RC 50462
by Elizabeth Adler
read by Madelyn Buzzard
2 cassettes
Lawyer/professor Marla Cwitowitz is looking for excitement. She gets plenty
by teaming up with her private-investigator boyfriend, Al Giraud, who is hired
to prove the innocence of a faithful husband accused of murdering a real-estate
agent. Some explicit descriptions of sex, some violence, and some strong language.
1999.
Dinoverse RC 50463
by Scott Ciencin
read by Jack Fox
2 cassettes
Thirteen-year-old nerd Bertram Phillips invents a science project that accidently
transports him and three other students back sixty-seven million years to the
late Cretaceous age. Bertram, Mike, Candayce, and Janine have been transformed
into different types of dinosaurs. Returning home is another problem. For junior
and senior high readers. 1999.
Dreams of Gold RC 50464
by Maynard F. Thomson
read by Jill Fox
3 cassettes
When her lover and skating partner, Clay, suffers a career-ending injury, Maggie
returns to her childhood coach in her mother's homeland of Japan. Training for
the Olympics, Maggie vows to beat the woman responsible for Clay's accident.
Strong language and some descriptions of sex. For senior high and older readers.
1999.
Remember Me RC 50471
by Sharon Sala
read by Sharon Murray
2 cassettes
Construction worker Clay LeGrand's wife, Frankie, disappears on their first
anniversary, and Denver police assume Clay killed her. Two years later, Frankie
appears in their house, with evidence of a concussion and no memory of having
been gone. Some explicit descriptions of sex, some violence, and some strong
language. 1999.
Ingathering: The Complete People Stories of Zenna Henderson RC 50474
edited by Mark Olson and Priscilla Olson
read by Richard Hauenstein
5 cassettes
Complete collection of Henderson's stories about the People, originally published
in the 1950s and 1960s. The sequence covers a long time span, recounting the
experiences of the People--aliens with special powers who resemble human beings
but are morally superior--stranded on Earth and struggling to survive. 1995.
Night Hoops RC 50476
by Carl Deuker
read by Chris Parente
1 cassette
Nick Abbot works hard in his backyard basketball court to make the high school
varsity team. Neighbor Trent Dawson--a tough kid and dirty player--makes Nick's
life miserable until they both realize that teamwork and friendship mean the
difference between success and failure. For junior and senior high readers.
2000.
One Wish RC 50481
by Linda Lael Miller
read by Jill Fox
2 cassettes
Jubilee, Washington Territory; 1889. Fifteen years ago Luke Shardlow rescued
Charity Barnham from a creek and she granted him one wish. Now Luke, a bounty
hunter, returns to Jubilee and kindles a spark of romance with Charity. But
she is promised to another. Some descriptions of sex and some violence. 2000.
A Confederacy of Dunces RC 50482
by John Kennedy Toole
read by Bruce Huntey
3 cassettes (Reissue)
Pulitzer Prize-winning novel about slovenly, obese Ignatius Reilly, who is
forced to seek employment in New Orleans after his tipsy mother has a car accident.
Reilly, a medievalist who hates everything modern, runs through a succession
of jobs in which he wreaks havoc. Some strong language. 1980.
Balls RC 50483
by Nanci Kincaid
read by Sharon Murray
3 cassettes
Dixie marries Alabama high school quarterback Mac Gibbs just after he fails
to make the pros. Dixie and the other football women--wives, mothers, and girlfriends--describe
coping with men who live and breathe the sport. Mac ends up coaching at a major
university, but the marriage falls apart. Some strong language. 1998.
Battle Born RC 50484
by Dale Brown
read by Gary Tipton
3 cassettes
When a joint U.S.-Japan-South Korea military exercise goes awry, war erupts
between the two Koreas and South Korea emerges victorious with a formidable
arsenal of high-tech weapons. Hostilities escalate, and veteran Patrick McLanahan
is ordered to intervene with a task force of American bombers. Sequel to Fatal
Terrain (RC 45110). 1999.
Robot Visions RC 50485
by Isaac Asimov
read by Roy Avers
3 cassettes
A collection of eighteen short stories and sixteen essays about robots. As
explained in the introduction, Asimov began writing about these "advanced machines"
in 1939 when he was nineteen, but the majority of the essays appeared after
1974 when the microchip made robotics practical. 1990.
Black Light RC 50493
by Elizabeth Hand
read by Ann Hodapp
2 cassettes
At age twelve, Lit observed a grotesque painting at the mansion of her godfather,
Axel Kern. Now seventeen, Lit anticipates attending a lavish Halloween party
at Kern's, but she is unprepared for the dark forces that will be at work there.
Strong language, some explicit descriptions of sex, and some violence. 1999.
The Voyage RC 50496
by Philip Caputo
read by Brian Conn
4 cassettes
Maine, June 1901. For reasons unknown to his three teenage sons, wealthy Cyrus
Braithwaite orders the boys to board the family sloop and put to sea until September.
During their eventful cruise south the young sailors encounter heavy weather,
romance, and peril before reaching safe harbor. Some descriptions of sex and
some violence. 1999.
Occam's Razor: A Joe Gunther Mystery RC 50497
by Archer Mayor
read by John Polk
3 cassettes
When Lieutenant Joe Gunther of the Brattleboro, Vermont, police department
investigates a body on the railroad tracks, he has no inkling that the case
would lead to a powerful politician. Another murder and an abandoned vehicle
also become entwined with the original crime. Some violence and some strong
language. 1999.
Becoming Madame Mao RC 50518
by Anchee Min
read by Mitzi Friedlander
3 cassettes
Fictionalized portrait of Jiang Ching, wife of Chairman Mao Zedong. Skilled
at reinventing herself, the former opera singer and actress takes full advantage
of her husband's rise to power. Some explicit descriptions of sex. Bestseller
2000.
The Island of Dr. Moreau RC 50527
by H.G. Wells
read by David Elias
1 cassette (Reissue)
Late Victorian fantasy classic in which scientific arrogance leads to horrifying
consequences. In 1887 Edward Prendick is shipwrecked, rescued, and later abandoned
on a mysterious island inhabited by grotesque creatures under the control of
Dr. Moreau. 1996 foreword by Peter Straub. Some violence. 1896.
Burnout RC 50529
by Jeannine Kadow
read by Michele Schaeffer
3 cassettes
Anchorwoman Lacie Wagner's hands were badly burned in the accident that killed
her father when she was a child. Now her worst fears are realized when she learns
her adolescent daughter was burned to death by someone who is after Lacie. Violence,
strong language, and some explicit descriptions of sex. 1999.
The Corpse at the Haworth Tandoori RC 50532
by Robert Barnard
read by Anne Flosnik
2 cassettes
After a body is found in the trunk of a car outside the local Indian restaurant
in Haworth, Yorkshire, Detective Constable Charlie Peace and his boss, Mike
Oddie, concentrate their investigation on a local artists' colony where once-famous
painter Ranulph Byatt holds court. Some violence. 1998.
The Bluest Blood: An Amanda Pepper Mystery RC 50540
by Gillian Roberts
read by Annie Wauters
2 cassettes
As Amanda Pepper's school library receives a large donation from the wealthy
Roederer family, Reverend Harvey Spiers and his Moral Ecologists are organizing
a book-banning crusade in Philadelphia. But when both Neddy Roederer and Reverend
Spiers are murdered, everyone (including both victims' teenage sons) becomes
a suspect. Some violence. 1998.
Star Wars: Rogue Planet RC 50588
by Greg Bear
read by Chuck Benson
2 cassettes
Obi-Wan Kenobi accepts the task of training twelve-year-old Anakin Skywalker,
the former slave who many Jedi believe will bring balance to the Force. Obi-Wan
and Anakin travel to the planet Zonama Sekot, where Anakin faces his dark destiny.
A Star Wars novel. For senior high and older readers. Bestseller 2000.
Joshua: The Homecoming RC 50593
by Joseph F. Girzone
read by Gordon Gould
2 cassettes
After almost two decades away from Philadelphia, Joshua is welcomed back by
a few old friends. But the pious man stays there only briefly, then walks west
to San Francisco, where he must convince residents that an earthquake is imminent.
Sequel to Joshua and the City (RC 40799). 1999.
The Tower and the Hive RC 50594
by Anne McCaffrey
read by Kristin Allison
2 cassettes
In this sequel to Lyon's Pride (RC 39612) and final volume about the
Rowan clan, the Rowan family, in alliance with the alien Mrdini, has two goals
to keep the peace: to help the Mrdini control population growth and to prevent
the advances of the predatory Hivers. 1999.
A Highland Christmas: A Hamish Macbeth Mystery RC 50600
by M.C. Beaton
read by John Horton
1 cassette
Christmas is at hand in the remote Highland village of Lochdubh. This year,
P.C. Hamish Macbeth is set to work through the holiday, while his family vacations
without him. On his own, Hamish cracks several cases, including the disappearance
of an elderly woman's cat and the theft of a nearby community's town lights.
1999.
Crime Wave: Reportage and Fiction from the Underside of L.A. RC 50602
by James Ellroy
read by Chuck Benson
2 cassettes
Pieces first published in GQ magazine by the crime writer. Ellroy
relates his mother's murder in 1958 as well as other crimes against women, including
Nicole Simpson's murder. Depicts some corrupted characters on the dark side
of Los Angeles. Violence, strong language, and some descriptions of sex. 1999.
A Drink before the War RC 50609
by Dennis Lehane
read by Chuck Benson
2 cassettes
Boston private investigators Patrick Kenzie and Angie Gennaro are hired by
two senators to investigate missing government files taken by their African
American cleaning lady. Only they soon discover that the stolen goods are more
racy than office work, and the cleaning lady turns up dead. Violence and strong
language. 1994.
Evan Help Us RC 50610
by Rhys Bowen
read by Graeme Malcolm
1 cassette
Evan Evans, constable of the village of Llanfair in North Wales, investigates
the connection between the murders of two outsiders and a plan for bringing
tourism to this remote outpost. Evans's interest in newly arrived single mother
Annie Pigeon and her daughter, Jenny, also leaves the local single ladies seething.
1998.
Breakfast on Pluto RC 50615
by Patrick McCabe
read by Graeme Malcolm
1 cassette
The memoirs of Patrick "Pussy" Braden, a transvestite prostitute born in Tyreelin,
Ireland, written at the behest of his prison psychiatrist. Records Paddy's brutally
comic adventures in London in the 1970s, with an I.R.A. bombing campaign in
full swing. Some descriptions of sex, some violence, and some strong language.
1998.
Into the Far Mountains: A Western Story RC 50628
by Fred Grove
read by Bob Askey
2 cassettes
Confederate captain Jesse Wilder is captured by Union forces and becomes an
Indian-fighter to avoid prison. Years later as a mercenary he agrees to help
a mother recover her son who was abducted by Apaches. The perilous rescue mission
tests Wilder's cunning and courage to the limit. 1999.
Damascus RC 50647
by Richard Beard
read by Richard Hauenstein
2 cassettes
The lives of warehouse worker Spencer Kelly and teacher Hazel Burns were destined
to intersect. On their common birthday, November 1, 1993, they court, mate,
and face a common threat when a crazed student, who is obsessed with Hazel,
challenges Spencer for her hand. 1998.
Murder on the Yukon Quest: An Alaska Mystery RC 50649
by Sue Henry
read by Gary Tipton
2 cassettes
Jessie Arnold decides to run in the thousand-mile Yukon Quest dog race while
her boyfriend, state trooper Alex Jensen, is in Idaho. But she is soon embroiled
in murder when a fellow musher is kidnapped and Jessie must deliver the ransom.
Some violence and some strong language. 1999.
Mollie Peer; or, The Underground Adventure of the Moosepath League RC 50656
by Van Reid
read by Mitzi Friedlander
3 cassettes
portland, Maine; 1896. In this sequel to Cordelia Underwood (RC 48332),
the Moosepath League gang comes to the rescue of society writer Mollie Peer,
who has discovered that a little ragamuffin named Bird is being abused by a
sinister character. From there the group stumbles upon a smuggling ring. 1999.
Nobody Else Has to Know RC 50659
by Ingrid Tomey
read by John Polk
1 cassette
Fifteen-year-old Webb talks his doting grandfather into letting him drive and
then crashes the car, seriously injuring a little girl. Later his grandfather
claims to have been the driver, and Webb, not remembering the accident, at first
believes him. For junior and senior high readers. 1999.
The Innocents Within RC 50666
by Robert Daley
read by Roy Avers
3 cassettes
Le Lignon, France; 1944. After his U.S. fighter plane is downed, Lieutenant
Davey Gannon is carried unconscious to the church rectory and nursed back to
health by Rachel, the pastor's adopted daughter. The two fall in love and escape
to England. Some descriptions of sex and some strong language. 1999.
Deep Dream of the Rain Forest RC 50681
by Malcolm Bosse
read by Chris Parente
1 cassette
In 1920 Borneo a young Iban tribesman's dream instructs him to find a life-changing
big fish with the help of a shunned girl. They kidnap a fifteen-year-old English
boy from his inspector uncle's crew, thinking his mother's locket is magical.
A deep friendship develops. For junior and senior high readers. 1993.
Having Everything RC 50684
by John L'Heureux
read by Bruce Huntey
2 cassettes
In the eyes of the world psychiatrist Philip Tate stands at the pinnacle of
success, both personally and professionally. But when he succumbs to a compulsive
weakness for housebreaking, events get out of control and lead to his destruction.
Descriptions of sex, violence, and strong language. 1999.
Homebody RC 50689
by Orson Scott Card
read by Randy Davidson
2 cassettes
North Carolina, 1997. Bellamy mansion, built in 1874, has fallen into disrepair.
Then master craftsman Don Lark, trying to escape his past, buys the property,
intending to renovate and resell it. But he doesn't count on owning a house
that seems to be alive with evils of old. 1998.
Sonny Liston Was a Friend of Mine: Stories RC 50720
by Thom Jones
read by Fred Major
2 cassettes
Twelve short stories about boxers, soldiers, cancer patients, and others down
on their luck. In the title piece, Kid Dynamite, a losing welterweight boxer,
persists in training just to remain in the world he knows. Strong language,
some explicit descriptions of sex, and some violence. 1999.
First Lady RC 50721
by Susan Elizabeth Phillips
read by Madelyn Buzzard
2 cassettes
First Lady Cornelia Case has always lived in the political spotlight, so when
her husband is assassinated she looks forward to a more private life. But the
new president has other ideas, and when Cornelia attempts to escape the spotlight,
the results surprise everyone. Strong language and some explicit descriptions
of sex. 2000.
Reach for Tomorrow RC 50724
by Lurlene McDaniel
read by Jill Fox
1 cassette
Katie O'Roark is thrilled to land a summer job at a camp for children with
medical problems, which she once attended--until she discovers that her old
boyfriend, Josh Martel, is also working there. But when Josh has a terrible
accident, Katie prays for help. For junior and senior high readers. 1999.
Dreamland RC 50727
by Kevin Baker
read by Richard Hauenstein
4 cassettes
Tale of a young Eastern European stowaway who encounters love, jealousy, and
betrayal in the squalid tenements of turn-of-the-century New York City. Set
against the tumult of Tammany Hall politics and the tragic Triangle Shirtwaist
Company fire, which hastened labor reform. Some strong language. 1999.
Local Girls RC 50728
by Alice Hoffman
read by Jill Fox
1 cassette
Stories of Gretel Samuelson's youthful years on Long Island. Her best friend
and neighbor, Jill, marries young and pregnant; her divorced mother battles
cancer; her brother's promising future fades with drug use; and her older cousin
longs for a family life. Some strong language. 1999.
The History of Our World beyond the Wave: A Fantasy RC 50729
by R.E. Klein
read by Fred Major
1 cassette
Paul Sant is in the process of buying a surf mat when the entire earth is suddenly
covered by a giant tidal wave. He survives with just a few others to form a
new nonviolent community in a world that has changed completely. Then the devil
shows up. 1998.
A Dangerous Friend RC 50730
by Ward Just
read by Richard Hauenstein
2 cassettes
Political scientist Sydney Parade is in Vietnam as part of the Llewellyn Group,
a foreign-aid organization led by Dicky Rostok. Parade arrives with the idealistic
goal of helping the local residents, but his assignment to gather information
eventually threatens to harm those he befriends. Some violence. 1999.
Bandit Invincible: Butch Cassidy; a Western Story RC 50737
by Suzanne Lyon
read by Roy Avers
2 cassettes
In this fictional version of the outlaw's career and personal life, Lyon provides
personality and character traits for the man behind the legend. The story elaborates
on known facts: his adventures as leader of the Wild Bunch, his friendships
with men and women, and Cassidy's probable identities after returning from Bolivia.
Some strong language. 1999.
Prolonged Exposure RC 50776
by Steven F. Havill
read by Chuck Benson
2 cassettes
Undersheriff Bill Gastner of New Mexico--last seen in Before She Dies (RC
47950)--returns to Posadas County after his house is burglarized and a
woman's body is discovered buried on his land. Before long, two toddlers are
kidnapped and another body is uncovered. Some violence. 1998.
The Secret Wife of King George IV RC 50777
by Diane Haeger
read by Martha Harmon Pardee
3 cassettes
England, 1785. George, the Prince of Wales, falls in love with Catholic widow
Maria Fitzherbert and secretly marries her. It later befalls him to wed Caroline
of Brunswick, who becomes his Protestant queen. Maria, however, remains the
love of his life. Some descriptions of sex. 2000.
The Catastrophist RC 50781
by Ronan Bennett
read by Graeme Malcolm
2 cassettes
The Congo, 1959. Irish writer James Gillespie arrives on the eve of independence
to win over his ex-lover, Inès Sabiani, an Italian Communist journalist.
Inès supports native leader Patrice Lumumba, while James becomes friendly
with CIA operative Mark Stipe. Violence, strong language, and some explicit
descriptions of sex. 1997.
The Pecos Kid: A Western Duo RC 50786
by Dan Cushman
read by Bob Askey
2 cassettes
Two western short stories featuring ex-Confederate officer William Calhoun
Warren, a.k.a. "The Pecos Kid," and his sidekicks Hernandez Flanagan and Big
Jim Swing. In "Riders of the Gunsmoke Rim" a developer tries to force out small
ranchers. In "The Deadwood Drive" a cattle run turns deadly. Some violence.
1999.
Casanova in Love RC 50788
by Andrew Miller
read by Graeme Malcolm
2 cassettes
Elderly Giacomo Casanova begins burning old love letters until he finds some
from Marie Charpillon. Suddenly, memory "like a thousand petal blooms" unfolds
as he recalls his 1763 arrival in London and the events that followed as he
became completely infatuated with Charpillon--to the detriment of his own life.
1998.
Murder in Foggy Bottom RC 50815
by Margaret Truman
read by Martha Harmon Pardee
2 cassettes
A well-dressed corpse in Washington's Foggy Bottom may be connected to three
suspicious commuter plane crashes. Lovers Max Pauling and Jessica Mumford, both
of the State Department, are pursuing the investigation when Jessica's ex-husband
turns up, fleeing the right-wing extremist faction in which he'd been operating
undercover. Some violence and some strong language. 2000.
Baby Love RC 50821
by Catherine Anderson
read by Kristin Allison
3 cassettes
Maggie Stanley, repeatedly abused by her stepfather, escapes her Idaho home
with her baby and hides in a boxcar. Desperately ill and fearing for her son's
life, she allows herself to be rescued by Rafe Kendrick, a wealthy rancher running
away from his past. Strong language and some explicit descriptions of sex. 1999.
Lucky Man, Lucky Woman RC 50830
by Jack Driscoll
read by Martha Harmon Pardee
2 cassettes
Middle-aged parole officer Perry Lafond has always considered himself happily
married to Marcia, a teacher. But when Marcia begins fertility injections, Perry
feels ambivalent about starting a family. His involvement with a parolee's wife
contributes to his midlife crisis. Strong language. Pushcart's Editors' Book
Award. 1998.
The Fighting Agents: Men at War, Volume 4 RC 50846
by W.E.B. Griffin
read by Roy Avers
3 cassettes
Philippines; December, 1942. Renegade general ignores the U.S. Army's surrender
and begins rounding up like-minded soldiers. Stateside, OSS agents discover
his plan and devise ways to support it. Meanwhile, in Budapest and Cairo, other
OSS missions are taking place. Strong language. Bestseller 1987.
Wild Justice RC 50857
by Phillip Margolin
read by Jack Fox
2 cassettes
As the Portland, Oregon, police search for a serial killer, their main suspect
is Dr. Vincent Cardoni--several mutilated bodies are found on his property.
Cardoni's wife, Dr. Castle, is also under scrutiny. While attorney Amanda Jaffe
defends Cardoni, he mysteriously disappears. Years later, the crimes begin again.
Violence and strong language. Bestseller 2000.
An Invisible Sign of My Own RC 50891
by Aimee Bender
read by Margaret Strom
2 cassettes
Quirky nineteen-year-old protagonist Mona Gray is systematically eliminating
everything she loves from her life except mathematics. Accepting a position
as an elementary school math teacher, she shares her love of numbers with second
graders. And they help her open her heart. Bestseller 2000.
Bee Season RC 50897
by Myla Goldberg
read by Kimberly Schraf
3 cassettes
Typical fifth-grader Eliza Naumann surprises everyone by winning her school
spelling bee. Over the next year her father, Saul, devotes study time to Eliza,
further excluding his son, Aaron, and wife, Miriam. Through incantation, mysticism,
and mental illness, each member follows a separate path as the family slowly
disintegrates. Bestseller 2000.
Nora, Nora RC 50898
by Anne Rivers Siddons
read by Colleen Delany
2 cassettes
Lytton, Georgia; 1961. Peyton McKenzie is on the brink of womanhood when her
older cousin, Nora, arrives in town. Peyton has always considered herself a
loser, but Nora helps her see herself in a different light. However, it soon
becomes apparent that Nora has her own problems. Strong language. 2000.
Shattered RC 50938
by Dick Francis
read by Bob Askey
2 cassettes
After glassblower Gerard Logan watches his friend, jockey Martin Stukely, die
in a race, he is handed a mysterious videotape. Soon afterwards the tape is
stolen, leaving Logan, Detective Constable Catherine Dodd, and a gang of thugs
searching for the crucial clue. Bestseller 2000.
Eclipse Bay: Eclipse Bay Trilogy, Volume 1 RC 51009
by Jayne Ann Krentz
read by Ann Hodapp
2 cassettes
Eclipse Bay, Oregon. Although their families had feuded for generations, Hannah
Harte once helped Rafe Madison avoid jail. Now Hannah's aunt has left them joint
ownership of her home. Some explicit descriptions of sex and some strong language.
Bestseller 2000.
Shopgirl RC 51049
by Steve Martin
read by Steven Carpenter
1 cassette
Artistic Mirabelle has an uninspiring job behind the glove counter at Neiman
Marcus in Los Angeles, but what she really craves is love. Then smitten Seattle
millionaire Ray Porter sends Mirabelle the gloves he purchased from her, beginning
an unconventional relationship. Strong language and some explicit descriptions
of sex. Bestseller 2000.
A Painted House RC 51331
by John Grisham
read by Chuck Benson
2 cassettes
Arkansas, 1952. Seven-year-old Luke Chandler, who lives with his parents and
grandparents in a house that has never been painted, recounts the events during
cotton-picking season. As Luke faces the daily grind of harvesting, he witnesses
a murder, a birth, and a storm that changes his family's life. Some violence.
Bestseller 2001.
Books for Children
Books listed in this issue of Talking Book Topics were recently sent
to cooperating libraries. The complete collection contains books by many authors
on fiction and nonfiction subjects, including animals, geography, nature, mystery,
sports, and others. Contact your cooperating library to learn more about the
wide range of books available in the collection.
Cassette books are labeled with the code RC and play at 15/16 ips. To order
books, fill out the order form and send it to your cooperating library.
Cassettes Nonfiction
The Case of the Mummified Pigs: And Other Mysteries in Nature RC 49038
by Susan E. Quinlan
read by Gillian Wilson
1 cassette
Fourteen scientific puzzles about the natural world that have been investigated
by ecologists. In "The Case of the Mummified Pigs," a scientist experiments
with dead piglets in cages left out in the woods to find out what happens as
time passes. For grades 4-7. 1995.
Night of the Cruel Moon: Cherokee Removal and the Trail of Tears RC 49363
by Stan Hoig
read by Dan Bloom
1 cassette
Chronicles the events that led to the 1838 enforced removal of the Cherokees
from their native Southeastern habitat to the Indian Territory, now the state
of Oklahoma. Contains many first-person accounts of the misery and losses endured
during the journey. For grades 6-9. 1996.
They Saw the Future: Oracles, Psychics, Scientists, Great Thinkers, and Pretty
Good Guessers RC 49850
by Kathleen Krull
read by Terence Aselford
1 cassette
Accounts of twelve visionaries--people who predict the future--presented in
chronological order from the oracles of ancient Greece to twentieth-century
figures. Covers the sibyls of Rome, Mayan astrologers, Nostradamus, Hildegard
of Bingen, Leonardo da Vinci, Jules Verne, H.G. Wells, Nicholas Black Elk, Jeane
Dixon, Edgar Cayce, and Marshall McLuhan. For grades 5-8. 1999.
The Disability-Rights Movement RC 49998
by Deborah Kent
read by Rick Foucheux
1 cassette
A chronicle of milestones in the ongoing fight for disability rights in the
United States; includes the 1940 establishment of the National Federation of
the Blind and the passing of both the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans
with Disabilities Act of 1990. For grades 4-7. 1996.
Babe Didrikson Zaharias: The Making of a Champion RC 50066
by Russell Freedman
read by Kristin Allison
1 cassette
Biography of the "greatest woman athlete of all time," who broke records in
golf, track and field, and other sports in an era when there were few opportunities
for female players. Discusses her childhood and her career after winning three
medals in the 1932 Olympics. For grades 5-8. 1999.
Science Projects about Physics in the Home RC 50236
by Robert Gardner
read by Catherine Byers
1 cassette
Describes twenty-six experiments relating to the study of matter and energy.
Suggests an appropriate site for each procedure, such as a living room, bedroom,
kitchen, bathroom, or playground. Projects include finding your center of gravity,
demonstrating Newton's third law in your bathtub, and vibrating rulers and strings.
For grades 6-9. 1999.
Seasons RC 50324
by Paul P. Sipiera and Diane M. Sipiera
read by Rick Rohan
1 cassette
Explains how and why the four seasons occur and why they are opposite in the
northern and southern hemispheres. Briefly discusses seasons on other planets.
For grades 2-4. 1998.
Kids around the World Celebrate! The Best Feasts and Festivals from Many Lands
RC 50329
by Lynda Jones
read by Anne Flosnik
1 cassette
Includes recipes and hands-on activities to give a taste of what it is like
to be a part of various feasts or ceremonies in different countries. Celebrations
include Chinese New Year, Mardi Gras, Mexico's El Día de los Reyes, Carnevale
in Venice, Barbados Crop-Over, and others. For grades 3-6. 2000.
I Am Rosa Parks RC 50384
by Rosa Parks
read by Robin Miles
1 cassette
Famous activist describes her role in the civil rights movement. In 1955, fed
up with unequal treatment, Parks refused to give up her bus seat to a white
man. Her arrest led to a year-long boycott by blacks of Montgomery, Alabama,
buses. For grades 2-4. 1997.
Kids on Strike! RC 50490
by Susan Campbell Bartoletti
read by Mitzi Friedlander
1 cassette
Examines the nineteenth- and early-twentieth-century workplace, the treatment
working children received, and the conditions that drove them to rebel. Describes
a protest in a Massachusetts mill, coal mine strikes in Pennsylvania, and sweatshop
problems in New York, among other situations in which children were exploited.
For grades 5-8. 1999.
What I Believe RC 50523
by Alan Brown and Andrew Langley
read by Celeste Lawson
1 cassette
An introduction to world religions, presented by a group of young people who
speak for the traditions of Christianity, Judaism, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism,
Sikhism, Shinto, and Taoism. The boys and girls tell about the holy writings,
places of worship, customs, special foods, and celebrations of each religion.
For grades 3-6 and older readers. 1999.
Carl Sandburg: A Biography RC 50541
by Milton Meltzer
read by Barbara Pinolini
1 cassette
A portrait of the twentieth-century American poet and writer who won two Pulitzer
Prizes. Discusses Sandburg's working-class background, his belief in socialism,
and the influences on his writing. Describes how his admiration for Abraham
Lincoln grew into a six-volume biography. For grades 6-9. 1999.
The World Turned Upside Down: George Washington and the Battle of Yorktown
RC 50542
by Richard Ferrie
read by Jacinda Bronaugh
1 cassette
Examines the events surrounding the Revolutionary War battle that led to the
defeat of the British at Yorktown, Virginia, in 1781. Explains how General George
Washington won the war even when his army was falling apart and the country
was collapsing. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 1999.
Bahamas RC 50554
by Robert Barlas
read by Ray Childs
1 cassette
Introduces the geography, history, government, economy, religion, arts and
leisure, festivals, food, and people of this archipelago lying in the Atlantic
Ocean off the coast of Florida. For grades 5-8. 2000.
Savion! My Life in Tap RC 50598
by Savion Glover and Bruce Weber
read by L.J. Ganser
1 cassette
portrait of the young tap dancer born in 1973 who speaks with his feet and
who choreographed the Tony Award-winning Broadway show Bring in 'da Noise,
Bring in 'da Funk. Discusses his love of rhythm and some of the great tap
dancers with whom he's worked. For grades 5-8. 2000.
Australia: The Land Down Under RC 50599
by Jacqueline Drobis Meisel
read by Graeme Malcolm
1 cassette
Discusses the history, geography, people, and culture of Australia--the only
country that is also a continent. Includes a list of pertinent facts and a glossary.
For grades 4-7. 1997.
Young Superstars of Tennis: The Venus and Serena Williams Story RC 50601
by Mike Fillon
read by Saidah Arrika Ekulona
1 cassette
Traces the athletic careers of African American sisters Venus and Serena Williams,
beginning when their father first taught them to play tennis as preschoolers.
Recounts tournaments they won while still in their teens and describes their
family life and values. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 1999.
West Bank/Gaza Strip RC 50606
by Rebecca Stefoff
read by Jonathan Davis
1 cassette
Surveys the history, geography, people, and culture of Israel's West Bank and
Gaza Strip. Explains the conflict between the Palestinian Arabs and the Israelis,
and traces the past transfers of political control over the land. For grades
5-8. 1999.
While the Bear Sleeps: Winter Tales and Traditions RC 50613
retold by Caitlín Matthews
read by Suzanne Toren
1 cassette
A treasury of stories about solstice celebrations--festivities that occur when
the sun is farthest from the equator. Includes Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa,
and twelfth night; describes many of the customs that accompany these holidays.
For grades 3-6. 1999.
First on the Moon: What It Was Like When Man Landed on the Moon RC 50657
by Barbara Hehner
read by Lou Harpenau
1 cassette
Traces the events of the Apollo 11 mission in 1969. Describes the Saturn V
rocket, the lunar module, and the roles of the astronauts--Neil Armstrong and
Buzz Aldrin, the first men who walked on the Moon's surface; and Michael Collins,
pilot of the command module. For grades 3-6. 1999.
Sports Science Projects: The Physics of Balls in Motion RC 50669
by Madeline Goodstein
read by Lou Harpenau
1 cassette
Over thirty projects involving sports balls, which demonstrate principles of
physics. Answers the questions: why does a tennis ball have fuzz? why does a
baseball need stitches? and why does a golf ball have dimples? For grades 5-8.
1999.
The United States Cookbook: Fabulous Foods and Fascinating Facts from All Fifty
States RC 50670
by Joan D'Amico and Karen Eich Drummond
read by Kerry Cundiff
1 cassette
A culinary tour of the fifty states, featuring representative recipes, food
festivals, and fun facts about specialty items grown or invented within each
area. Discusses basic kitchen safety and cooking terms. For grades 5-8 and older
readers. 2000.
Who Is Baseball's Greatest Hitter? RC 50693
by Jeff Kisseloff
read by Lou Harpenau
1 cassette
Explores the history of baseball, the role of statistics, and changes in game
rules and ball fields in order to determine the greatest hitter. Summarizes
the careers of thirty-two outstanding sluggers to help you decide. For grades
5-8. 2000.
Football: A History of the Gridiron Game RC 50694
by Mark Stewart
read by Jack Fox
2 cassettes
Discusses the origins and evolution of the game of football, as well as major
events and key personalities in its history. The game began in England as rugby,
but developed its distinctive American style when it became popular among colleges
in the United States. Includes lists of winners. For grades 5-8. 1998.
El Duque: The Story of Orlando Hernandez RC 50713
by Kenneth LaFreniere
read by Mark Ashby
1 cassette
Biography of Cuban-born baseball player Orlando "El Duque" Hernandez, who was
a star pitcher on the island's national team. When he was banished from sports
after his brother defected, Orlando also decided to flee and later joined the
New York Yankees. For grades 5-8. 1999.
Science Experiments You Can Eat RC 50733
by Vicki Cobb
read by Carol Dines
1 cassette
Describes experiments with food to demonstrate various principles of chemistry
and physics, and also to produce an eatable result. Includes recipes for rock
candy, grape jelly, cupcakes, and pretzels. Revised and updated from the 1972
edition. For grades 5-8. 1994.
'N Sync RC 50824
by John F. Grabowski
read by Nick Sullivan
1 cassette
portrays the lives of the five young men in the band 'N Sync and their road
to success since the group's formation in 1995. Describes their early establishment
in the European pop-music world and their lucky break into the American scene
at Disney World. For grades 6-9. 2000.
Afghanistan RC 50889
by Sharifah Enayat Ali
read by Bob Moore
1 cassette
Describes the geography, economy, and culture of the nation of Afghanistan--a
country on the crossroads between Europe and the Far East. Traces its history
up to 1992, when the communist regime was overthrown and an Islamic state was
established. For grades 5-8. 1995.
Rwanda: Country Torn Apart RC 50890
by Kari Bodnarchuk
read by Terence Aselford
1 cassette
Describes the centuries-long ethnic conflict between the Hutu and Tutsi peoples
and its continuing effect on events in this African country. Chronicles the
crisis of the mid-1990s and the resulting refugee crisis. For grades 6-9 and
older readers. 2000.
Japan RC 50903
by Rebecca Stefoff
read by David Elias
1 cassette
An overview of the history, geography, economy, government, people, and culture
of the Asian island country of Japan. Traces its growth from a feudal society
to the internationally important high-tech industrial nation that emerged following
the Second World War. For grades 5-8. 1999.
Cassettes Fiction
Spirit of the Cedar People: More Stories and Paintings of Chief Lelooska RC 47945
edited by Christine Normandin
read by Pam Ward
1 cassette
Five folktales from the Kwakiutl, Native Americans of the northwest coast of
the United States. Recounts a mythical time when the world was full of magic
and some animals and humans could transform themselves into other species. Companion
to Echoes of the Elders (RC 45968). For grades 3-6. 1998.
Tales from the Rain Forest: Myths and Legends from the Amazonian Indians of
Brazil RC 48122
retold by Mercedes Dorson and Jeanne Wilmot
read by Gabriella Cavallero
1 cassette
Ten folktales reveal the Amazon Indians' desire to live in harmony with nature.
Many are creation or origin myths that feature jungle animals and birds, humans
with animal ancestors, and even humans changed into plants. An explanatory comment
follows each tale. For grades 5-8 and older readers. 1997.
Wolf-Speaker: The Immortals, Volume 2 RC 48502
by Tamora Pierce
read by Margaret Strom
2 cassettes
In this sequel to Wild Magic (RC 48501), Daine, mage Numair, and her
wolf-pack travel to Dunlath Valley where they find the valley being ruined by
humans, or "two-leggers." Daine uses her magical gifts and unites the animals
and humans in an attempt to save their land. For grades 5-8. 1994.
Daja's Book: Circle of Magic, Book 3 RC 49335
by Tamora Pierce
read by Ann Hodapp
1 cassette
Mages-in-training Sandry, Tris, Briar, and Daja come to the aid of the drought-stricken
residents of Gold Ridge Valley. When Daja creates a living vine out of metal,
other Traders want the vine, forcing Daja to deal with those who thought her
unclean. Sequel to Tris's Book (RC 49334). For grades 5-8. 1998.
Briar's Book: Circle of Magic, Book 4 RC 49336
by Tamora Pierce
read by Ann Hodapp
2 cassettes
Briar, the plant-mage, along with his fellow mages-in-training and their teachers,
has come to Summersea to distribute medicines. There Briar learns that a longtime
friend has contracted a plague. Everyone joins a race against time to find a
cure. Sequel to Daja's Book (RC 49335). For grades 5-8. 1999.
Nursery Tales around the World RC 49377
retold by Judy Sierra
read by Michael Skinner
1 cassette
An international collection of eighteen folktales from the oral tradition.
Six themes group cultural variations together: runaway cookies; incredible appetites;
the victory of the smallest; chain tales; slowpokes and speedsters; and fooling
the big, bad wolf. For grades 3-6. 1996.
Andy and Tamika RC 49523
by David A. Adler
read by L.J. Ganser
1 cassette
While Andy impatiently waits for his new sibling to be born and his friend
Tamika to move in, he befriends a stray kitten at school and offers his multiplying
gerbils as carnival prizes. This beginning chapter book is a sequel to The
Many Troubles of Andy Russell (RC 49522). For grades 2-4. 1999.
The Hermit Thrush Sings RC 49696
by Susan Butler
read by Corrie James
2 cassettes
The oppressive society that controls Earth after a giant meteor strike wants
to institutionalize "defective" people. Leora, with a webbed left hand, fears
being sent away. She joins a rebel group planning to overthrow the government
and discovers a talent for communicating with a new species, birmbas. For grades
5-8. 1999.
Saratoga Secret RC 49709
by Betsy Sterman
read by Margaret Strom
2 cassettes
Hudson River Valley, 1777. Sixteen-year-old Amity Spencer is living on a farm
near Saratoga, when the menfolk rush to defend the colony against a British
invasion from Canada. Amity grows suspicious when peddler Cheppa John fails
to join the men and disappears. Is he a spy? For grades 6-9. 1998.
Abraham's Battle: A Novel of Gettysburg RC 49714
by Sara Harrell Banks
read by Steven Carpenter
1 cassette
June 1863. The families of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, know there will soon be
fighting in their town. When ex-slave Abraham Small and his charge, Ladysmith,
meet a young Confederate soldier, Abraham decides to fight for his beliefs and
becomes an ambulance driver for the Union. For grades 4-7. 1999.
Nowhere to Call Home RC 49752
by Cynthia DeFelice
read by Marilyn Gleason
1 cassette
Twelve-year-old Frances Barrow's comfortable but dull life changes suddenly
when her father kills himself during the Great Depression. Now Frances is to
go live with her aunt. When a house servant tells her about the hobo life, Frances
puts on boys' clothes, cuts her hair, and hits the rails. For grades 5-8. 1999.
The Song of the Molimo RC 49839
by Jane Cutler
read by Terence Aselford
1 cassette
Twelve-year-old Harry Jones is spending six weeks at the 1904 St. Louis World's
Fair with his cousin Frederick, an anthropologist, who becomes responsible for
five African Pygmies on display at the fair. Harry befriends Pygmy Ota Benga
and together they come to understand their cultural differences. For grades
5-8. 1998.
The Captive RC 49852
by Joyce Hansen
read by Bob Moore
1 cassette
West Africa, 1788. Kofi, a twelve-year-old Ashanti boy, is sold into slavery
by his father's own slave. After a few years of servitude in Massachusetts,
Kofi manages to escape and is rescued by Paul Cuffe, an African-Indian ship
captain who abhors injustice. For grades 5-8. 1994.
Jackie and Me: A Baseball Card Adventure RC 49916
by Dan Gutman
read by Erik Sandvold
1 cassette
In this sequel to Honus and Me (RC 49915), an assignment for Black
History Month prompts Joe Stoshack to use his time-travel ability to visit Jackie
Robinson. In 1947 New York, Jackie faces opposition as he becomes the first
black baseball player allowed in the majors. For grades 4-7. 1999.
Crazy Jack RC 50017
by Donna Jo Napoli
read by Phil Regensdorf
1 cassette
The traditional tale is transformed into a coming-of-age story about risk taking.
Here, an older Jack climbs a beanstalk, steals from a giant, and finds that
his treasures have a different value back home. Throughout his struggles, Jack's
loyalty to his mother and his true love, Flora, remains steadfast. For grades
6-9. 1999.
A Symphony of Whales RC 50035
by Steve Schuch
read by Pam Ward
1 cassette
Young Glashka's sled dogs lead her to thousands of Beluga whales trapped by
the ice freezing over a great bay. An icebreaker clears a path for the whales,
but they don't leave until Glashka's dream about music provides a solution for
their rescue. For grades K-3. 1999.
Great Ghost Stories RC 50072
selected by Barry Moser
read by Tom Martin
1 cassette
Thirteen classic spooky stories by such authors as H.G. Wells, Madeleine L'Engle,
Bram Stoker, Arthur Conan Doyle, and H.P. Lovecraft. In "The Monkey's Paw" a
magical talisman delivers three wishes to its owner. For grades 6-9 and older
readers. 1998.
The Complete Chronicles of Narnia RC 50083
by C.S. Lewis
read by Erik Sandvold
7 cassettes in 2 containers
Seven stories presented in the chronological order in which C.S. Lewis intended
them to be read. The first is The Magician's Nephew, telling how the
journeys between the two worlds began and how the wardrobe came to be a doorway
leading into Narnia. For grades 4-7. 1998.
Gus and Grandpa and the Two-Wheeled Bike RC 50179
by Claudia Mills
read by Rick Foucheux
1 cassette
Gus feels safer with the training wheels on his bike, even though he has a
friend who doesn't need them. Gus's father tries to help him overcome his fear,
but it is grandpa who finds the right way to help Gus ride without the extra
support. A beginning chapter book. For grades K-3. 1999.
My Side of the Mountain RC 50211
by Jean Craighead George
read by Steven Carpenter
1 cassette (Reissue)
Sam Gribley relates his adventures during the year he lives alone in the Catskill
Mountains. He describes his struggle for survival, his dependence on nature,
his animal friends, and his ultimate realization that he needs human companionship.
For grades 5-8. 1959.
Our Only May Amelia RC 50217
by Jennifer L. Holm
read by Laura Giannarelli
1 cassette
In 1899, twelve-year-old May Amelia lives with her Finnish American family
in the small Washington community of Nasel. A tomboy with seven brothers, May
becomes anxious about her family's bad luck. Some strong language. For grades
4-7. 1999.
Shower of Gold: Girls and Women in the Stories of India RC 50320
retold by Uma Krishnaswami
read by Kimberly Schraf
1 cassette
Eighteen stories from the Indian subcontinent, drawn from Hindu mythology,
Buddhism, oral folk traditions, literary works, and legends. In "Gotami and
the Mustard Seed" a young wife asks Buddha for medicine to restore her dead
son. His reply leads her to new levels of understanding. For grades 5-8. 1999.
Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry RC 50326
by Mildred D. Taylor
read by Samarra Mbenga
2 cassettes (Reissue)
Nine-year-old Cassie Logan recalls a turbulent time in Mississippi during the
Great Depression--a year of night riders, burnings, and threats. She describes
her African American family's struggle to survive with their dignity and independence
intact. Some strong language. For grades 6-9. Newbery Award. 1976.
Bird Boy RC 50364
by Elizabeth Starr Hill
read by Catherine Byers
1 cassette
Chang, a mute Chinese boy, communicates better with his father's cormorants--specially
trained fishing birds--than with people. One boy, Jinan, always teases him,
but Jinan's sister Mei Mei becomes Chang's friend. She helps him when his beloved
cormorant chick is in danger. A beginning chapter book. For grades 2-4. 1999.
In My Momma's Kitchen RC 50365
by Jerdine Nolen
read by Robin Miles
1 cassette
"Seems like everything good that happens in my house happens in my momma's
kitchen," says a young African American girl. The kitchen is where her family
visits with great-aunt Caroline, makes big pots of stew and crab-apple jelly,
watches Janie, the cat, cause trouble, and tells stories on sleepless nights.
For grades K-3. 1999.
Snail Mail No More RC 50416
by Paula Danziger and Ann M. Martin
read by Annie Wauters
1 cassette
In this sequel to P.S. Longer Letter Later (RC 47287) Tara Starr and
Elizabeth are excited to have computers for exchanging e-mail. The girls continue
to share important news like boyfriends, Tara's new sister, and Elizabeth's
alcoholic father. For grades 5-8. 2000.
Following My Own Footsteps RC 50424
by Mary Downing Hahn
read by Rick Rohan
1 cassette
In 1945 Gordy and his mother and siblings leave his abusive father to stay
with Grandma. She corrects Gordy's fighting and shoddy schoolwork, and he must
apologize for insulting their neighbor William (who has polio). The boys become
friends until Gordy forces William to try to walk. Some strong language. For
grades 5-8. 1996.
Salsa Stories RC 50432
by Lulu Delacre
read by Ilona Dulaski
1 cassette
When Carmen Teresa receives a journal as a present during her family's New
Year's party, she records stories told by the guests about growing up in their
Latin American homelands. Carmen also includes recipes for their favorite dishes.
For grades 4-7. 2000.
Deep Doo-Doo RC 50456
by Michael Delaney
read by Chris Parente
1 cassette
Twelve-year-old electronics buff Bennet and his best friend, Pete, build a
TV transmitter that overrides a local station's broadcasts. The boys interrupt
the governor's campaign speeches to spoof him, using Pete's dog as their mouthpiece.
Then Bennet's reporter father figures out what's happening. For grades 4-7.
1996.
Cinderella 2000 RC 50467
by Mavis Jukes
read by Madelyn Buzzard
1 cassette
When fourteen-year-old Ashley gets up the courage to ask her stepmother for
a new dress to wear to the country club millennium party, she is horrified to
learn she is expected to baby-sit her bratty twin stepsisters that night. But
her stepmother's visiting grandmother saves the day. For grades 6-9. 1999.
Believing Is Seeing: Seven Stories RC 50488
by Diana Wynne Jones
read by Mitzi Friedlander
2 cassettes
Seven fantasy tales written between 1982 and 1999. The last story, "Nad and
Dan adn Quaffy" was inspired by the author's own typos and her habit of drinking
coffee--which can be "xiddaw" or "voggrr" (obviously alien beverages), depending
on which wrong keys are struck. For grades 6-9. 1999.
The Grooming of Alice RC 50489
by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor
read by Kerry Cundiff
1 cassette
In this sequel to Alice on the Outside (RC 48971) Alice and her friends
decide to get in shape before beginning high school, but Elizabeth becomes overly
obsessed with losing weight. Pamela and Alice also face emotional distress during
the summer. For grades 6-9. 2000.
I, Amber Brown RC 50501
by Paula Danziger
read by Madelyn Buzzard
1 cassette
In this sequel to Amber Brown Sees Red (RC 45328), Amber prepares
for Christmas and Hanukkah celebrations with her mother and her mother's fiancé,
Max. Meanwhile, Amber doesn't help the growing irritation between her mother
and her father when she sneakily gets her ears pierced. For grades 2-4. 1999.
Gloria's Way RC 50553
by Ann Cameron
read by Mary Ann Nichols
1 cassette
Gloria Jones sometimes thinks everything has to be done her way. But in these
six short stories Gloria, with the help of her friends Huey, Julian, and Latisha,
finds there can be many ways to do some things. Gloria learns about friendships,
fractions, and making promises. For grades 2-4. 2000.
Jumping into Nothing RC 50555
by Gina Willner-Pardo
read by Joni Siani
1 cassette
Sophie loves being at the pool with her friend Annalise, until two popular
girls challenge them to jump off the high dive. Annalise enjoys it, but Sophie
is too afraid. She tries to get over her fear by doing something scary each
day. Beginning chapter book. For grades 3-6. 1999.
The Boy's King Arthur: Sir Thomas Malory's History of King Arthur and His Knights
of the Round Table RC 50563
edited by Sidney Lanier
read by Dan Bloom
2 cassettes
Contains tales of chivalry, combat, honor, tournaments, the Holy Grail, and
the death of King Arthur. Featuring Arthur, Launcelot, Tristram, Gareth, Galahad,
Percival, and the other legendary members of the Round Table. For grades 5-8.
1880.
Homeless Bird RC 50592
by Gloria Whelan
read by Yolande Bavan
1 cassette
When Koly turns thirteen, her parents arrange a marriage for her according
to the custom in India. But Koly's young husband is seriously ill and may die.
She hides a pair of silver earrings--her only possession of value--as a precaution
against an uncertain future. For grades 6-9. 2000.
Define "Normal" RC 50645
by Julie Anne Peters
read by Ann Hodapp
1 cassette
Studious Antonia agrees to become a peer counselor, but she's horrified to
be assigned punker Jazz Luther, whose complaint is her wealthy parents' attitude
problem. Meanwhile, Antonia copes with her severely depressed, divorced mother
and cares for her two little brothers. A crisis deepens the girls' relationship.
For grades 6-9. 2000.
Pharaoh's Daughter: A Novel of Ancient Egypt RC 50658
by Julius Lester
read by Ann Hodapp
1 cassette
A fictional version of the biblical story of Moses. An Egyptian princess rescues
a Hebrew infant who eventually becomes a prophet of his people, while his sister
finds her true self as a priestess to the gods of ancient Egypt. For grades
6-9. 2000.
Seventh-Grade Tango RC 50671
by Elizabeth Levy
read by Carol Dines
1 cassette
When ballroom dancing is introduced to their school, Rebecca and Scott are
teamed up and turn into wonderful dance partners. But Rebecca's friend, Samantha,
claims Scott as her new boyfriend just when Rebecca starts to like him as more
than a friend. For grades 5-8. 2000.
Because of Winn-Dixie RC 50679
by Kate DiCamillo
read by Ann Hodapp
1 cassette
Ten-year-old India Opal Buloni and her preacher dad move to a new town in Florida
during the summer. Opal is lonely until she adopts a big stray dog she names
Winn-Dixie. The two soon make friends with the local librarian, the pet store
manager, and a nearly-blind elderly neighbor. For grades 3-6. 2000.
The Runaways RC 50680
by Zilpha Keatley Snyder
read by Carol Dines
2 cassettes
1951. Twelve-year-old Dani hates living in the dismal desert town of Rattler
Springs, Nevada, and plans to run away to California. Then Stormy, a pesky neighborhood
boy, and Pixie, the new girl in town, decide to join her. For grades 4-7. 1999.
Jumanji RC 50700
by Chris Van Allsburg
read by Laura Giannarelli
1 cassette (Reissue)
Left on their own for an afternoon, two bored and restless children find more
excitement than they bargained for in a mysterious and thrilling jungle adventure
board game. For grades K-3. Caldecott Medal. 1981.
Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs RC 50751
by Judi Barrett
read by Laura Giannarelli
1 cassette (Reissue)
Life is delicious in the town of Chewandswallow, where it rains soup and juice,
snows mashed potatoes, and blows storms of hamburgers--until the weather takes
a turn for the worse. For grades K-3. 1978.
Soccer Scoop RC 50771
by Matt Christopher
read by Erik Sandvold
1 cassette
Mac knows he's the best goalie on the Cougar's team and he is critical of his
teammates. When caricatures begin to appear in the school paper mocking him,
Mac is determined to uncover the anonymous cartoonist. For grades 4-7. 1998.
Wolf Stalker RC 50778
by Gloria Skurzynski and Alane Ferguson
read by Nick Sullivan
1 cassette
Troy, the Landons' new temporary foster child, still insists his mother would
not have abandoned him and that she must be in danger somewhere. He angrily
accompanies the Landon children and their parents to Yellowstone National Park,
where Mrs. Landon, a wildlife veterinarian, has been sent to investigate a wolf
attack. For grades 4-7. 1997.
The Wanderer RC 50785
by Sharon Creech
read by Kristin Allison
1 cassette
Thirteen-year-old Sophie and her cousin Cody record their transatlantic voyage
by sailboat to visit Bompie, their grandfather in England. Also on board are
three uncles and another cousin. The journey of discovery for all six becomes
especially important for Sophie, who was adopted into the family only three
years ago. For grades 5-8. 2000.
Throwing Smoke RC 50794
by Bruce Brooks
read by Erik Sandvold
1 cassette
When his teammates on the coed baseball team continue their losing streak,
Whiz uses a printing press to create baseball cards of imaginary star players.
But when the fantasy kids mysteriously show up on the field and start winning,
all the fun goes out of the game. For grades 4-7. 2000.
Suitcase RC 50810
by Mildred Pitts Walter
read by Peter Jay Fernandez
1 cassette
Sixth-grader Xander is the school's best artist, but he's lousy at sports,
and his tall, skinny frame and big feet have earned him hated nicknames. To
please his father, Xander works on eliminating his awkwardness with the help
of a new friend. For grades 5-8. 1999.
The Janitor's Boy RC 50811
by Andrew Clements
read by Erik Sandvold
1 cassette
In fifth grade Jack is embarrassed to attend the school where his father is
a janitor. When a greeting prompts teasing from his classmates, Jack plans revenge.
The prank backfires, but it gives him a chance to learn more about his dad.
For grades 3-6. 2000.
Full Court Fever RC 50825
by Fred Bowen
read by Erik Sandvold
1 cassette
The seventh-grade basketball team is good, but having no tall players costs
the team game after game. Michael and his teammates especially dread their final
game against the much-taller eighth graders. Then an old sports magazine gives
Michael an idea to give his team an edge. For grades 3-6. 1998.
On the Line RC 50826
by Fred Bowen
read by Peter Jay Fernandez
1 cassette
Marcus is the star of his middle school basketball team, but his inability
to sink free shots is causing the team to lose games. When he finally learns
an odd but successful technique from a school janitor, Marcus is embarrassed
to try it in public. For grades 4-7. 1999.
Trino's Choice RC 50827
by Diane Gonzales Bertrand
read by Peter Jay Fernandez
1 cassette
When thirteen-year-old Trino becomes friendly with Lisana and her "school type"
friends, he begins to see a different way of life outside the barrio. But Trino
is still lured by neighborhood losers with the promise of easy money, and he
must decide which way to go. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 1999.
Alice in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass, and What Alice
Found There RC 50842
by Lewis Carroll
read by Yvonne Tessler
2 cassettes (Reissue)
Extraordinary things happen when a little girl falls down a rabbit hole and
encounters the White Rabbit, the Cheshire Cat, the Mad Hatter, and other unusual
characters. Alice's second adventure takes her to a land with a peculiar back-to-front
order in which everything is reversed. For grades 3-6 and older readers. 1865.
Foreign Language Books
The following cassette titles are available in the languages designated.
Spanish
Las Cenizas de Angela: Una Memoria RC 46999
por Frank McCourt
leído por Juan Ramírez
4 cassettes
El autor recuerda su miserable niñez catolica en su pueblo natal de
Limerick, Irlandia. Su padre era un hombre locuaz pero desempleado y alcohólico
que no brinda ayuda alguna a la familia. La familia sufre hambre, crueldad,
enfermedades y la muerte de niños, pero McCourt narra la historia con
afecto y sin rencor. Contiene lenguaje injurioso. (Frank McCourt recollects
his "miserable Irish Catholic childhood" in the squalor of Limerick. Absent
any support from his glib, but shiftless, alcoholic father, the family suffered
hunger, cruelty, disease, and the death of children. McCourt recounts his story
without rancor. Strong language.) 1997.
En el Tiempo de las Mariposas RC 50285
por Julia Alvarez
leído por María Pino
3 cassettes
Novela de la República Dominicana bajo el régimen de Rafael Trujillo.
En 1960 las cuatro hermanas Mirabal luchaban por la libertad y tres de ellas
fueron asesinados. La autora, un refugio de ese conflicto, recrea las vidas
de las mujeres, martirizadas por sus creencias y su coraje. (Set in the Dominican
Republic under the regime of Rafael Trujillo. In 1960 three of the four Mirabal
sisters were murdered for their part in the struggle for freedom. The author,
a refugee herself, recreates the everyday lives of the women, martyred for their
courage and beliefs.) 1995.
Los Angeles RC 50288
por Billy Graham
leído por Juan Ramírez
2 cassettes
El famoso clérigo evangélico cree que los ángeles hacen
un papel más importante en la Biblia que el diablo o los demonios. Graham
cree también que Dios manda que los ángeles sirvan de guardianes
y protectores a los fieles. (The world-famous clergyman suggests that angels
are accorded a more important place in the Bible than the devil or his demons.
Graham also believes that God sends angelic beings to watch over and protect
His people.) 1976.
El Romance de Don Gato y Otros Cuentos Populares de América Latina RC
50290
recontado por Lucía M. González
leído por María Pino
1 cassette
El señor don Gato va a casarse y está tan alegre que canta de
su amor a las estrellas--pero acaba cayendo del techo. Este cuento y cinco más
integran esta colección de cuentos folclóricos de América
Latina. Para grados K a 3 y lectores mayores. (Señor Don Gato is so thrilled
to be marrying that he sings his love to the stars above--and falls off the
roof. Five other Latin American folktales complete the collection. For grades
K-3 and older readers.) 1997.
Talking Book Magazines
Cassette
For a free subscription to these magazines, contact your cooperating library.
American Heritage (8 issues)
Analog Science Fiction and Fact (13 issues)
Asimov's Science Fiction (12 issues)
The Atlantic Monthly (monthly)
Das Beste aus Reader's Digest (German; 10 issues)
Bon Appétit (monthly)
Buenhogar (Spanish; monthly)
Choice Magazine Listening (on loan from cooperating libraries, bimonthly)
Consumer Reports (monthly)
Contemporary Sound Track: A Review of Pop, Jazz, Rock, and Country (bimonthly)
Cricket (for children, on one cassette with National Geographic World, monthly)
Diabetes Forecast (monthly)
Discover (monthly)
Ebony (monthly)
Ellery Queen's Mystery Magazine (11 issues)
Foreign Affairs (6 issues)
Good Housekeeping (monthly plus special issues)
Health and Nutrition Newsletters (includes Dr. Andrew Weil's Self Healing, Healthline, The
Johns Hopkins Medical Letter--Health after Fifty, Mayo Clinic Health Letter, and Nutrition Action Healthletter, monthly)
Journal Français (monthly)
Magazine of the Month (monthly)
Money (monthly plus special issues)
The Musical Mainstream (quarterly)
The Nation (47 issues)
National Geographic (monthly)
National Geographic World (for children and teens, on one cassette with Cricket, monthly)
National Review (25 issues)
New Choices: The Magazine for Your Health, Money & Travel (10 issues)
The New York Times Book Review (weekly)
Outdoor Life (monthly)
People Weekly (weekly plus special issues)
QST (monthly)
Quarterly Music Magazine (quarterly)
Selecciones del Reader's Digest (Spanish; monthly)
Sélections du Reader's Digest (French; monthly)
Smart Computing (monthly)
Spider: The Magazine for Children (monthly)
Sports Illustrated (weekly plus special issues)
Sports Illustrated for Kids (monthly)
Stereo Review's Sound & Vision (10 issues)
Talking Book Topics (bimonthly, also contains selections from NLS News irregularly)
Teen People (10 issues)
Travel Holiday (10 issues)
True West (monthly)
U.S. News and World Report (weekly)
The Writer (12 issues)
Young Adult Magazine of the Month (monthly)
Posted on 2006-02-24